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April 24, 2024

Southern California based Doom / Deathers TZOMPANTLI have just released a song from their upcoming sophomore full length “Beating The Drums Of Ancestral Force”. You can check out ‘Chichimecatl’ over here. The album will be released on May 17, 2024 via 20 Buck Spin. It was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at […]

April 23, 2024

On June 21, 2024 Purity Through Fire will release the third full length of Norwegian Black Metallers UNHOLY CRAFT, “Saa Mørkt, Saa Mektig”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Into The Cold Winter Night’, ‘Saa Mørkt, Saa Mektig’, ‘Jærtegn’, ‘Evig Er Nattehimmelen’, ‘Betrayal, Wrath, Judgement’, ‘Den Siste Lange Sorg’, […]

April 22, 2024

“Five Stages Of Grief”, the debut full length of Greek Black Metallers DARK AFFLICTION, will be released via Theogonia Records on May 24, 2024. It was recorded and mixed at NoiseBox studio in Patras and mastered by John Milionis (DEATH COURIER, FUEL EATER). The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Denial’, ‘Hate’, ‘Bargaining’, […]

April 20, 2024

Tuscon, Arizona based melodic Death Metallers WYRMHAVEN have just released their new single ‘Midnight Altar’ at this location. It was recorded with Ryan Bram at Homewrecker Studios, mixed by Dave Kamisnky and mastered by Ryan Williams. The band is currently writing their as-yet-untitled full-length album, the follow-up to 2023’s single “Sacred Grove” and 2020’s EP […]

April 19, 2024

Black Metallers LANZERRATH have just released a 6-minute single edit of the song ‘Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution Of Order And Meaning’ at this location. The full 20-minute version will appear on a split EP with SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY, which will be released on May 10, 2024 via Northern Spire Productions on CD and digital formats. […]

April 18, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Amor Fati Productions will release “Metempsychosis”, the fifth full length from Belgian Black Metallers CULT OF ERINYES, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following two very lengthy tracks: ‘Death And The Voyage’ (22:23min) and ‘Eternity In A Second’ (21:09min). www.facebook.com/cult.erinyes Chilean Death Metallers ANTAGONYZE are streaming their […]

April 17, 2024

Denver, Colorado based technical Death Metallers VALE OF PNATH will release their third full length “Between The Worlds Of Life And Death” on CD, vinyl LP and digital formats on May 24, 2024 via Willowtip Records. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘The Forgotten Path (Intro)’, ‘Silent Prayer’, ‘Soul Offering’, ‘Shadow’, ‘Uncertain Tomorrow’, ‘Beneath Ashen Skies’, ‘No […]

April 16, 2024

Tampa, Florida based Black / Death / Thrash Metallers TORTURERS’ LOBBY will release their debut full-length “Deadened Nerves” on June 14, 2024. Caligari Records will release the CD and cassette tape versions while Ixiol Productions will release the vinyl version. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Dawning’, ‘Barbaric Alchemy’, ‘Chromosomal Devastation’, ‘Captured Pieces’, ‘Reaper’s Impunity’, ‘Hypnotic Seeds […]

April 15, 2024

Finnish blackened Death Metallers LIVING INFERNO have just self-released their debut full length “Triumvirate” on the band’s Bandcamp site, Spotify and YouTube. It was recorded in the summer of 2023, mixed by Vesa Viitanen and mastered by Janne Tolsa. The cover artwork was created by tattoo artist Juha Wuorinen. The album features the tango singer […]

April 14, 2024

On May 17, 2024 Belgian Black Metallers ANTZAAT and RONARG will self-release a split album entitled “Madness / Morgen” on colored vinyl and digital formats. You can already stream two of the featured tracks at this location. More info you will find at www.facebook.com/antzaat

April 12, 2024

“Reduced Capabilities”, the fourth full length from Arizona based Goregrinders FLUIDS, will be released via Hells Headbangers on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats today. A full album stream you will find at this location. For more band information please visit www.facebook.com/fluids666 ‘In The Vale Of The Fallen’, the title track of the upcoming […]

April 11, 2024

On June 07, 2024 Personal Records will release “Detrimental Paratomy”, the debut EP from Tuscany based Death Metallers NECROCENE, on transparent CD format. It was recorded and mixed at Hill Valley Studio between December 2022 and March 2023 and mastered at Sügis Productions in April 2023. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Planned […]

April 10, 2024

US Death Metallers TERMINAL NATION have just revealed another second song from their upcoming sophomore full-length “Echoes Of The Devil’s Den”, which will be released on May 03, 2024 via 20 Buck Spin. You can listen to ‘Merchants Of Bloodshed’ at this location. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by Ryan Bram at Homewrecker […]

April 09, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Hells Headbangers will release “Lurking After Midnight”, the fifth full length from Indiana based Horror Metal five-piece THE LURKING CORSPES, on CD format. The vinyl LP edition will follow later. You can already check out the album track ‘Murder Sweet Murder’ at this location. Here’s the complete tracklist of the album: […]

April 08, 2024

“The Mortuary Hauntings”, the sophomore full length from international Death Metallers HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY, will be released via Pulverised Records on May 31, 2024 on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Cadavers Emerge’, ‘Beware Of The Woods’, ‘The Realm Of The Cursed’, ‘Beyond Oblivion’, ‘Infested’, ‘The Book Of Eibon’, ‘Tortured Severe’, […]

April 07, 2024

Greek Black Metal duo WAVES IDLE SYMMETRY will self-release their debut full length “Ametron” on May 03, 2024 on digipak CD and digitally via https://wavesidlesymmetry.bandcamp.com. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/wavesidlesymmetry

April 06, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Los Angeles based Death Metallers MORTAL WOUND will release their debut full-length “Anus Of The World” via Dark Descent Records (CD, cassette tape and digital formats), in co-operation with with Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl LP and additional cassette orders). The album opener ‘Found Dead In A Bush’ can already […]

April 05, 2024

Dutch Black Metallers SLECHTVALK will release their sixth full-length this fall via MDD Records. Their previous album “Where Wandering Shadows And Mists Collide” was released eight years ago. www.facebook.com/slechtvalk.metal Serbian Black Metallers NADSVEST will release their debut full-length “Slovo Meseca I Krvi” on May 17, 2024 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. […]

April 04, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Eternal Death will release “Plummeting Into The Hour Of The Wolf”, a new EP from Rhode Island based Black Metal four-piece BLACK SORCERY, on cassette tape format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘World Demands Cruelty’, ‘The Hour Of The Wolf’ and ‘Without Reflection’. The cover artwork was created […]

April 03, 2024

“The Stench Of Eternity”, the eighth full length of Chicago’s Death Metallers CARDIAC ARREST, will be released via Hells Headbangers on May 17, 2024, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow on June 14, 2024. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Maggot This One’, ‘Victims To The Blasphemy’, ‘Beg, Plead, […]

April 02, 2024

On May 02, 2024, “Relics Of Time”, the debut full length of German Thrashers AORYST, will be released via MDD Records. It was produced by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studio. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Deterministic Chaos’, ‘Call Of The Void’, ‘ETNO’, ‘Hybrid Forms’, ‘Extractor Of Death’, ‘Exogenesis (Instrumental)’, ‘Oceans Below’ and […]

April 01, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Invictus Productions will release the debut full length of Vancouver, Canada based Death Metallers REVERSED, “Wildly Possessed”. It was recorded at Fiasco Bros. Studios (BLASPHEMY) and mixed and mastered by Marco S. Vermiglio at The Forge Music Productions. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Wildly Possessed’, ‘Maelstrom Juggernaut’, ‘Hungry […]

March 30, 2024

Canadian Black / Death Metal three-piece ADVERSARIAL will release their third full length “Solitude With The Eternal” on May 31, 2024 on CD, vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios. The artwork was […]

March 29, 2024

Chilean Death Metallers ANTAGONYZE have just premiered the track ‘Hidden Wisdom’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut album “Interpretations Of The Unknown Wilderness”, which will be released on April 19, 2024 via Chaos Records. The previously revealed ‘Paradoxical Panic Essence’ can still be streamed at this location. Here’s the complete […]

March 28, 2024

“Wranger Wanen”, the debut full-length of Belgian Black Metallers BRAKEL, will be released on May 01, 2024 via Signal Rex. You can already check out the album tracks ‘Kwadeplas’ and ‘Tegen Geweten’ here and here. The complete “Wranger Wanen” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Overdal’, ‘Kwadeplas’, ‘Grauwkraal’, ‘Tegen Geweten’, ‘Dwaalrag’, ‘Oude Maart’, ‘Blâan’, ‘Zonderling En Drang’ […]

March 27, 2024

American brutal Death Metallers PATHOLOGY will release their twelfth full length “Unholy Descent” on May 17, 2024 via Agonia Records. It was recorded and mixed at Sharkbite Studios by Zack Ohren (ABORTED, ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH) in June 2023 and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (ORIGIN, CANNIBAL CORPSE, CATTLE DECAPITATION). […]

March 26, 2024

Turkish Death Metallers ENGULFED have just premiered the track ‘Cursed Eternity’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Unearthly Litanies Of Despair”, which will be released on April 19, 2024 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl), in co-operation with Dark Descent Records (CD). The previously revealed album […]

March 25, 2024

On May 10, 2024 Hells Headbangers will release “System Shock”, the debut full length from old school Thrashers DESOLUS, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘System Shock’, ‘From Man To Machine’, ‘Curse Of The Technomancer’, ‘Metal Fetishist’, ‘The Arrival’, ‘The Invasion Begins’, ‘Interlude (Hidden Track)’, ‘Sea Of […]

March 23, 2024

Polish Black Metallers HALNY are streaming their debut full length “Zawrat” in its entirety at this location now. It was just released through Via Nocturna on CD and at all major streaming platforms. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Paweł Patyniak at Turnia Studio in 2023 and the cover artwork was created by […]

March 22, 2024

Greek Black Metallers DARK AFFLICTION have just revealed a visualiser video for the track ‘Hate’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming album “Five Stages Of Grief”, which will be released on May 24, 2024 via Theogonia Records in co-operation with Mono Records on black vinyl LP and digital formats. It […]

March 21, 2024

“Harbinger Of Woe”, the new album from Knoxville, Tennessee based brutal Death Metallers BRODEQUIN, will be released on March 22, 2024 via Season Of Mist. A full album stream is already available at this location. More BRODEQUIN info you will find at www.facebook.com/brodequintn Dutch Death Metallers BODYFARM have just premiered a video for ‘Pervitin’ over […]

March 20, 2024

Greek atmospheric Black Metallers DARK AFFLICTION will release their debut full length “Five Stages Of Grief” on May 24, 2024 via Theogonia Records. It was recorded and mixed at NoiseBox studio in Patras during the second half of 2022 and mastered by John Milionis (DEATH COURIER, FUEL EATER). The cover artwork was created by Khaos […]

March 19, 2024

Fort Wayne, Indiana based Thrashers ASSIMILATOR have signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions for the release of their new EP “Expelled Into Suffering”, which is supposed to mark the band’s return to their Death Metal roots. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Expelled Into Suffering’, ‘Nocturnal Forge’, ‘Changeling’ and ‘I Am’. The artwork was created by […]

March 18, 2024

Swedish Black Metal / Crust four-piece DÖDSRIT is streaming their upcoming fourth full length “Nocturnal Will” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 22, 2024 via Wolves Of Hades. www.facebook.com/dodsrit Belgian Black Metallers LHAÄD are streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “Beneath” in its entirety over here now. It […]

March 17, 2024

Helsinki, Finland based Black / Doom / Atmospheric Metal solo project VUOSISATA has just revealed a sophomore release entitled “Kuilu” on Bandcamp. It features two tracks. The female backing vocals were arranged, performed and recorded by Carline Van Roos of LETHIAN DREAMS. “Kuilu” will be available on all major digital platforms on April 03, 2024. […]

March 16, 2024

New Zealand based Black / Death Metallers HERESIARCH have just premiered the track ‘Noose Above The Abyss’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Edifice”, which will be released on April 12, 2024 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed album track ‘Gloryless Execution’ can still be streamed […]

March 15, 2024

Spanish Death Metallers DEVOTION have just premiered the track ‘Horror Beyond The Stars’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full length “Astral Catacombs”, which will be released on April 22, 2024 via Memento Mori. The previously revealed ‘To Dementia’ can additionally still be checked out over here. For more […]

March 14, 2024

Scottish Black Metallers WINTER ETERNAL have just revealed the track ‘The Serpent’s Curse’ at this location. It will be featured on the upcoming fourth full length “Echoes Of Primordial Gnosis”, which will be released later this year via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed album track ‘Two Heavens As One’ can additionally be streamed over here. […]

March 13, 2024

US Thrashers EVILDEAD will release their new full length “Toxic Grace” on May 24, 2024 via Steamhammer Records / SPV on digipak CD, vinyl LP and digital download. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘F.A.F.O.’, ‘Reverie’, ‘Raising Fresh Hell’, ‘Stupid On Parade’, ‘Subjugated Souls’, ‘Bathe In Fire’, ‘Poetic Omen’, ‘World Ov Rats’, ‘Fear Porn’ and ‘The Death […]

March 12, 2024

Dutch Death Metallers SEVERE TORTURE have just released a video for ‘The Death Of Everything’ over here. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming sixth full length “Torn From The Jaws Of Death”, which will be released on June 07, 2024 via Season Of Mist. The cover artwork was created by Pär Olofsson. “Torn […]

March 11, 2024

American Black / Death Metallers CRUCIFIER have just premiered the track ‘Biers Of Catholic Bones’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full length “Led Astray”, which will be released on April 12, 2024 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously released ‘Smite…’ can still be streamed over here. The complete […]

March 09, 2024

Chilean Thrashers CRITICAL DEFIANCE have just released ‘Absolüt’, the third single from their upcoming third full length “The Search Won’t Fall…”, at this location. The album will be released on March 22, 2024 on CD via Unspeakable Axe Records and vinyl LP via Dying Victims Productions. It will also be available digitally. Here’s the full […]

March 08, 2024

Spanish Black Metallers ATREXIAL have just released a first single from their upcoming third full length “The Serpent Abomination”. You can listen to ‘Blackfire Liturgy’ over here. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Gerard Porqueres (Heartwork Recordings) and the artwork was created by Luciana Nedelea. “The Serpent Abomination” will be released on March […]

March 07, 2024

GÖDEN, the spiritual successor of US Doom / Deathers WINTER, will release a new single entitled ‘Urania’ on March 08, 2024 via Svart Records. You can already listen to it at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s sophomore full length “Vale Of The Fallen”, which will be released on May 17, […]

March 06, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Dying Victims Productions will release the sixth full length of Germany’s blackened Speed Metal Punks LUCIFUGE, “Hexensabbat”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. You can already check out the album track ‘Into Eternal Sleep’ at this location. The complete “Hexensabbat” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Gates Of The Eternal Night’, ‘Hexensabbat’, ‘The […]

March 05, 2024

On April 04, 2024 Chaos Records will reissue “Whispered Morbidity & Exhumed Remnants” from Seattle, Washington based Death Metallers DEGRAVED on CD format. It compiles the band’s first demo “Exhumed Remnants” (2020) with the follow-up EP “Whispered Morbidity” (2023). You can stream it in its entirety at this location. More DEGRAVED you will find at […]

March 04, 2024

French brutal Death / Grinders BENIGHTED have just revealed the track ‘Nothing Left To Fear’ over here. It will be featured on their upcoming new album “Ekbom”, which will be released on April 12, 2024 via Season Of Mist. The track features guest vocals from Oli Peters of technical Death Metallers ARCHSPIRE. Here’s the complete […]

March 02, 2024

Deva, Romania based Death Metallers VORUS have just released their third full-length “Desolate Eternities” on CD format via Loud Rage Music. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Desolate In Eternity’, ‘The Phantom Fear’, ‘Moribund’s Hollow Gaze’, ‘Deathly Cycle Of Existence’, ‘Blood-Sucking Leech’, ‘Dormant Malignancy’, ‘Obscure Delusional Chasms’, ‘Escape From Beyond’, ‘Aether Of The Abyss’ and ‘Dragged Into […]

March 01, 2024

On May 03, 2024 Personal Records will release “The Gods Below”, the debut full length from Chicago based Black Metal duo OSSILEGIUM, on CD format. Here’s the full tracklist already: ‘Nightborn’, ‘Serpentine Shadows’, ‘The Winds Of Astaroth’, ‘Beyond The Clandestine’, ‘The Heart Of Darkness’, ‘To Reach The Eternal Ends’, ‘Constellationrise’, ‘The Gods Below’ and ‘Planar […]

February 29, 2024

On May 01, 2024 Signal Rex will release “Wranger Wanen”, the debut full length from Belgium’s Black Metallers BRAKEL, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Overdal’, ‘Kwadeplas’, ‘Grauwkraal’, ‘Tegen Geweten’, ‘Dwaalrag’, ‘Oude Maart’, ‘Blâan’, ‘Zonderling En Drang’ and ‘Nevel Neer’. You can already listen to […]

February 28, 2024

Portland, Oregon based Death Metal / Crust Punk duo NEGATIVE PRAYER is streaming their debut full length “Self // Wound” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on March 01, 2024 via Chaos Records on CD format. The vinyl version will follow later this year. www.facebook.com/chaosrecords Dutch Black Metallers DUINDWALER have just […]

February 27, 2024

On April 19, 2024 Chaos Records will release “Interpretations Of The Unknown Wilderness”, the debut full length from Chile’s Death Metallers ANTAGONYZE, on CD and cassette tape formats. It was recorded by Felipe Cadenas at Estudio Chains and mixed and mastered by Ignacio Riveros. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Forest Whisper’, ‘Interior […]

February 26, 2024

Spanish Black Metallers ATREXIAL have inked a deal with Non Serviam Records. Their new full length “The Serpent Abomination” will be released on March 22, 2024. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Gerard Porqueres (Heartwork Recordings) and the cover artwork was created by Luciana Nedelea. www.facebook.com/atrexial Epic Black Metallers DARKESTRAH have just revealed the […]

February 24, 2024

Polish Black Metallers HORNS have just released their third full length “Oswiecenie” digitally on Bandcamp and as a jewelcase CD via Putrid Cult. It was recorded in 2023 (the drums at Zastal Factory Studio, guitars and bass at Nehem Studio and the vocals at PZ studio). The mix and mastering was done by Filip Halucha […]

February 23, 2024

“Thanatopoeia”, the debut full length from Russian Black Metallers MEISTER LEONHARDT, will be released via Purity Through Fire on March 21, 2024 on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Bliss Of Impermanence’, ‘Defossion Transcendence’, ‘Malevolence Supreme’, ‘Quiescence In Throes’, ‘Fulcurm’, ‘Tomb Ore’, ‘The Imago Paradigm’ and ‘Taphotaxis’. You can already […]

February 22, 2024

“Kydoimos (ΚΥΔΟΙΜΟΣ)”, the ninth full-length of Greek Black Metallers KAWIR, will be released on April 19, 2024 via Soulseller Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Teiresias (ΤΕΙΡΕΣΙΑΣ)’, ‘Fields Of Flegra (ΦΛΕΓΡΑΣ ΠΕΔΙΟΝ)’, ‘Centauromachy (ΚΕΝΤΑΥΡΟΜΑΧΙΑ)’, ‘Hecatonchires (ΕΚΑΤΟΓΧΕΙΡΕΣ)’, ‘Myrmidons (ΜΥΡΜΙΔΟΝΕΣ)’, ‘Achilles & Hector (ΑΧΙΛΛΕΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΚΤΟΡΑΣ)’, ‘Achilles Funeral (Η ΚΗΔΕΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΧΙΛΛΕΑ)’, ‘Echetlaeus (ΕΧΕΤΛΑΙΟΣ)’, ‘Kydoimos (ΚΥΔΟΙΜΟΣ)’ […]

February 21, 2024

Indonesian Death Metallers EXHUMATION will release their fourth full-length “Master’s Personae” on April 26, 2024 via Pulverised Records on CD, vinyl LP and in digital formats. It was mixed by Bable Sagala at Watchtower Studio and mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door Mastering (AURA NOIR, DARKTHRONE, BASTARD PRIEST, FROZEN SOUL). The cover artwork was […]

February 20, 2024

“Blazoned Heraldry”, the debut demo from American / Norwegian medieval Black Metal duo HERALDIC BLAZE, will be released via Purity Through Fire on March 21, 2024, on CD and vinyl 12″ formats. You can already check out the demo opener ‘Torchbearers Of Our Time’ at this location. The complete tracklist of the demo reads as […]

February 19, 2024

On March 21, 2024 Purity Through Fire will release “In Honorem Mortis”, the debut full length from German Black Metallers AD MORTEM, on CD, A5 digipak, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Von Hohen Himmeln’, ‘Größer Als Das Leben’, ‘Labyrith’, ‘Der Letzte Feind’, ‘Urgewalt’, ‘Auf Kalten Gräbern’, ‘Todesstreben’ and […]

February 17, 2024

Canadian technical Death Metallers PROTOSEQUENCE have just revealed a second single off their forthcoming new album “Bestiary”. You can stream ‘Sam’ at this location now. The album will be released on April 05, 2024 via Lacerated Enemy Records. The previously revealed first single ‘Neither Fair Nor Foul’ can still be checked out over here. The […]

February 16, 2024

Indonesia based Death Metallers EXHUMATION have just revealed a first single from their upcoming fourth full length “Master’s Personae”. You can stream ‘Chaos Feasting’ at this location now. The album will be released on April 26, 2024 via Pulverised Records on vinyl LP, CD and digitally. It was mixed by Bable Sagala at Watchtower Studio […]

February 15, 2024

Polish blackened Death Metallers LILLA VENEDA will release their third full length “Primordial Movements” on February 29, 2024 via Szataniec. It was recorded by Przemysław Nowak at Impressive-Art Studio (ASGAARD, ODRAZA, OUTRE) and the cover artwork was created by Anna Sobczak. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Fury Dimension’, ‘Sleeping Knight’s Sky’, ‘Biomechanic Algorithm’, ‘Iron-Black Pestilence’, ‘Scratched […]

February 14, 2024

Toronto, Canada based blackened technical Death Metal five-piece APOGEAN has just released a video for ‘Bluelight Sonata’, the fourth and final single off their debut full length “Cyberstrictive”, at this location. The album will be released on March 08, 2024 via The Artisan Era physically (vinyl, CD) and digitally. A video for ‘Hueman (The Pleasure […]

February 13, 2024

On April 12, 2024 Iron Bonehead Productions will release the third full length of American blackened Death Metallers CRUCIFIER, “Led Astray”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Smite…’, ‘Feed The Furnace’, ‘In Hircine Splendor’, ‘Biers Of Catholic Bones’, ‘With Cornu And Peccant Breath’, ‘Trafficking With The Devil’, ‘Serenaded By […]

February 12, 2024

On April 19, 2024 Svart Records will release an official live album from US Doom / Deathers WINTER. It will be entitled “Live In Brooklyn NY” and features the following tracks: ‘Oppression Freedom Oppression (Reprise)’, ‘Servants Of The Warsmen’, ‘Goden’, ‘Power And Might’, ‘Destiny’, ‘Eternal Frost’ and ‘Into Darkness’. The material was recorded in their […]

February 11, 2024

“Visceral Void Entropy”, the debut full length from Italy’s Black / Death Metallers SONUM, will be released on vinyl (on black and limited marble red and marble violet) via Dusktone on March 01, 2024. It was originally released only on CD in June 2022. A new video will be released on February 16, 2024. The […]

February 10, 2024

Dutch Black Metallers VERWOED have just premiered the track ‘The Madman’s Dance’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming second album “The Mother”, which will be released on March 29, 2024 via Wolves Of Hades and Argento Records. Its full tracklist reads like this: ‘A Prayer Of Blood And Fire’, ‘The […]

February 09, 2024

On April 30, 2024 Signal Rex will release a self-titled compilation album from Denmark’s ÓÐKRAPTR on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Nattens Pol’, ‘Fra Det Hinsides’, ‘Valpurgisklange’, ‘Det Onde Øje’, ‘Genfødt I Dimensioner Sorte’ and ‘Drømme I Heksehuset’. The whole material was re-mastered by Henri Sorvali at […]

February 08, 2024

Slovenian blackened Death Metallers ENSANGUINATE will be touring Europe together with Italy’s Doom / Deathers BURIAL in February. The tour will kick off in Augsburg, Germany on February 18, 2024 and end in Velenje, Slovenia on February 24, 2024. A full album stream of ENSANGUINATE’s debut full length “Eldritch Anatomy” you will find at this […]

February 07, 2024

Italian Death Metallers DAEMONIAC will release their tenth full length “Visions Of The Nightside” on March 12, 2024 via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. It was recorded at Sunlight Studios in Sweden, with special guest, Patrik from GOREMENT, on second guitar. The following tracks will be featured on the album: ‘The Deamon Beast’, […]

February 06, 2024

Canary Islands based Black Metallers YASS-WADDAH have just released a lyric video for ‘Ride The Kali Yuga’ at this location. The song is featured on the band’s third full length “Lust For Domination”, which was released via They Live We Sleep Recordings last year. A full album stream is available at https://yass-waddah.bandcamp.com Serbian Black Metallers […]

February 05, 2024

On April 05, 2024 Personal Records will release “Bovine Mockeries Of Human Posturing”, the debut full length from Baltimore, Maryland based Doom / Deathers WREKTOMB, on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Gored Into Reality’, ‘Unexpected Encounters With Nature’, ‘Quantumcreep’, ‘Society Supported Psychopaths’ and ‘This Decay Of Me’. The cover artwork was created […]

February 02, 2024

On March 29, 2024 Me Saco Un Ojo Records, in co-operation with Dark Descent Records and Extremely Rotten Productions, will release “Septic Worship”, the debut full length from Danish Deathgrinders SEPTAGE. Me Saco Un Ojo will handle the vinyl release, Dark Descent the CD version and Extremely Rotten the cassette tape. You can already check […]

February 01, 2024

Finnish Thrashers MIEHALA have just revealed a second single from their upcoming EP “Sons Of Alaheim”. You can check out ‘Into The Void’ at this location. The EP will be released on March 14, 2024 via Inverse Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Torch The Children’, ‘War’, ‘Into The Void’, ‘Altar’ and ‘Vision Of […]

January 31, 2024

Pennsylvania based brutal Death Metallers GORE MACHINE will release their debut full length “Macerated & Liquified” on February 23, 2024 on CD and digital formats via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The project is led by Druesome, who performs all instruments, vocals and sampling duties. “Macerated & Liquified” was recorded and mastered do it yourself […]

January 30, 2024

On February 02, 2024 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Orations”, a new mini album from Minnesota based Death Metallers HOUSE OF ATREUS, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. A full stream of it is available at this location. More HOUSE OF ATREUS information you will find at www.facebook.com/acclimatedbyforce American brutal Death Metallers PATHOLOGY will embark […]

January 27, 2024

“The First Ten Years”, the new compilation by Detroit, Michigan based melodic Death / Doom Metallers TEMPLE OF VOID, is out now on digi CD (limited to 500 copies) and double vinyl LP (limited to 300 copies, available in two colors) via Hammerheart Records. It features all of the band’s non album tracks from 2013 […]

January 26, 2024

Dutch Death / Thrashers DEAD HEAD will celebrate their 35th anniversary with their eighth full length “Shadow Soul”, which will be released via Hammerheart Records on March 29, 2024. A first single entitled ‘The Age Of Hype’ can already be streamed over here. The complete “Shadow Soul” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Any Of The Weak’, […]

January 25, 2024

Guitarist and founding member André has returned to German Death Metallers EMBEDDED for the band’s 30th anniversary. As a result, former guitarist Christian (also with HIRAES) has now taken over the four strings, as bassist Daniel had already left the band last year. The first live performance in the new line-up recently took place at […]

January 24, 2024

On March 15, 2024 Eternal Death will release “The Final Level Of Consciousness”, the debut mini album from Massachusetts based Black Metallers COMPRESS, on cassette tape format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Fissured Cosmos’, ‘The Final Level Of Consciousness’, ‘Formosus’ and ‘Damnatio Memoriae’. The opener can already be streamed over here. For more COMPRESS […]

January 23, 2024

“Du Dømmes Til Død”, the eighth full-length from Norwegian Black Metallers KHOLD, will be released on March 22, 2024 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl LP and in digital versions. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Andy La Rocque at Sonic Train Studios, Sweden. The following tracks will be featured on the album: ‘Myrdynk’, […]

January 20, 2024

On May 24, 2024 Greek ROTTING CHRIST will release their 14th full length ‘Pro Xristoy (Προ Χριστού)’ via Season Of Mist. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Pro Xristoy (Προ Χριστού)’, ‘The Apostate’, ‘Like Father, Like Son’, ‘The Sixth Day’, ‘La Letra Del Diavolo’, ‘The Farewell’, ‘Pix Lax Dax’, ‘Pretty World, Pretty Dies’, ‘ᛦᚵᛑᚱᛆᛋᛁᛚ’, ‘Saoirse’, […]

January 19, 2024

Italian Black / Death Metallers VOLTUMNA have just self-released their new EP “For Death Is Fate” today. It features the following tracks: ‘Black Science’, ‘Vanth’, ‘Sette Contro Tebe’ and ‘All’Infinito’. A visualizer video for ‘Vanth’ can be watched at this location. More about VOLTUMNA at www.facebook.com/voltumna Italian Black / Death Metallers KERES will release their […]

January 18, 2024

Finnish technical blackened Death Metallers ULTERROR have just released a second single from their upcoming debut full length “Transcendent Origins”. You can check out ‘Beyond The Blackened Veil Of Magellan’ over here. The album will be released on March 29, 2024 via Inverse Records. For more ULTERROR info please visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076379805963 German Death / Thrashers […]

January 17, 2024

On February 23, 2024 BMG will release a 5 CD live box from MOTÖRHEAD entitled “The Löst Tapes”. It will feature old analogue tape recordings of the following shows: “Volume 1: Live At Sala Aqualung, Madrid – 1st June 1995”, “Volume 2: Live At University Of East Anglia, Norwich – 18th October 1998”, “Volume 3: […]

January 16, 2024

Australian Death Metallers CONTAMINATED have just premiered the track ‘Suffer Minutiae’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Celebratory Beheading”, which will be released on February 09, 2024 via Blood Harvest Records. The previously revealed album track ‘An Unnatural End’ can additionally still be streamed over here. The […]

January 13, 2024

Denver, Colorado based Doom / Deathers SPECTRAL VOICE have just released a third track from their upcoming sophomore full length “Sparagmos”. You can check out ‘Sinew Censer’ at this location now. The album features the following four lengthy tracks: ‘Be Cadaver’, ‘Red Feasts Condensed Into One’, ‘Sinew Censer’ and ‘Death’s Knell Rings In Eternity’. A […]

January 12, 2024

“My Plateau”, the sophomore full length from Norwegian Black Metallers PROFANE BURIAL, will be released on March 01, 2024 via Crime Records on CD, LP and digitally. It was mixed and mastered by Børge Finstad at Toproom Studio and the cover artwork was created by Sondre Tajet Søbyskogen. The following tracks will be featured on […]

January 11, 2024

In April 2024 US Death / Thrashers DECEASED will embark upon an eight-date tour supporting VIO-LENCE, who’ll be playing their classic “Eternal Nightmare” debut in its entirety. DECEASED frontman King Fowley commented on it as follows: “Looking forward to a week-long touring jaunt in April. Getting out for a handful of shows before we go […]

January 10, 2024

Leeds, UK based Death Metal quintet COGNIZANCE has just premiered ‘A Brain Dead Memoir’, a new single from their upcoming third full length “Phantazein”, at this location. The album will be released on January 26, 2024 via Willowtip Records on CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Ceremonial Vigour’, ‘A […]

January 09, 2024

On February 02, 2024 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release “Feed The Plague”, the debut full length from France’s grinding Death Metallers CORPSEVORE, on CD and digital formats. You can already listen to the single ‘Science Without Conscience’ at this location. The complete “Feed The Plague” tracklist reads as follows: ‘If Slaughterhouses Had Glass […]

January 08, 2024

Polish Black Metallers THROAT have just revealed the track ‘Klatwa’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming EP “Blood Exaltation”, which will be released on February 09, 2024 via Primitive Reaction on CD format. The previously released demo track ‘New Flesh Nectar I’ can still be streamed at this location. More about […]

January 06, 2024

Hungarian Death Metal five piece DAMNATION has just released a first single from their upcoming debut full length “Fátum”. You can check out ‘Belső Kapuk A Világűrbe’ at this location. The album will be released on February 18, 2024 via Pest Records. It was recorded and mixed / mastered at Obsidian Sound Studio by Árpád […]

January 05, 2024

Here’s a little bit of feedback from two of the bands that you voted for in our BEST OF 2023 poll. CRUCIAMENTUM vocalist / guitarist Dan Lowndes was totally blown away by the fact, that their new album “Obsidian Refractions” made it straight to number one: “That’s awesome, it’s a real honor to receive such […]

January 04, 2024

Irish Black Metal two-piece HASTURIAN VIGIL has just premiered the track ‘Ikaath The Seven Horned’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Unveiling The Brac’thal”, which will be released on February 02, 2024 via Invictus Productions. The previously revealed ‘Nine Bellowing Hounds’ can still be streamed over here. […]

January 03, 2024

Dutch Black Metallers FUNERAL WINDS have just revealed the track ‘Birthed By Pure Malevolence’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s eighth full length “333”, which will be released on January 26, 2024 via Osmose Productions. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Sovereign Of Shadows’, ‘Eternal Nightmare’, ‘Cast The Gauntlet Of Doom’, ‘Ancient Wrath […]

January 02, 2024

Finnish Black Metallers HOLLOW WOODS have just premiered the track ‘Night Burns Through’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Like Twisted Bones Of Fallen Giants”, which will be released on February 02, 2024 via Signal Rex. The previously revealed album track ‘Burial Fires’ can still be streamed […]

December 30, 2023

The results of our BEST OF 2023 poll are online now. You can check them out in detail at this location. Thanks to everyone who participated.

December 29, 2023

Italian Horror Death Metal band TENEBRO has just released a new 2-song EP entitled “La Bestia Dell’Isola Maledetta”. You can stream it at this location. A free download of it is additionally available over here. The band’s second album “Ultime Grida Dalla Giungla” was released back in November 2023 via Xtreem Music on CD, vinyl […]

December 28, 2023

German Death / Thrashers BOUNDLESS CHAOS have just premiered the track ‘Rip Out The Roots’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Sinister Upheaval”, which will be released on January 19, 2024 via Dying Victims Productions. Malte Gericke (SIJJIN, ex – NECROS CHRISTOS) contributed guest vocals to the […]

December 24, 2023

Romanian one-man Black Metal band INSEPULTUS has released its debut full-length “Deadly Gleams Of Blood, Steel And Fire” on December 15, 2023 as jewel case CD, plus a strictly limited slipcase CD edition (100 copies) via Loud Rage Music. You can check out the album track ‘The Wreckage Of The Earth’ at this location. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550529628463 […]

December 22, 2023

Finnish Black Metallers WHITE DEATH have just revealed a video for ‘Deathstruction’ at this location. The song is a bonus track on the band’s sophomore full length “Iconoclast”, which will be released on December 29, 2023 via Werewolf Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. A full […]

December 21, 2023

Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE have just released a video for ‘Bazookiller’ at this location. The song is the titletrack of their latest EP, which was released in September via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. www.facebook.com/holycide Romanian Death Metallers NECROTUM have just premiered the track ‘Shattered Flow Of Time’ over here. It will be featured […]

December 20, 2023

Switzerland’s Death / Thrashers MESSIAH will release a new album, entitled “Christus Hypercubus”, on March 01, 2024 via High Roller Records on all formats. It features the band’s new members Marcus Seebach (vocals) and V.O. Pulver (guitar). A video for the title track has been already premiered at this location. The album’s complete tracklist reads […]

December 19, 2023

Norwegian Death / Thrashers SOVEREIGN have just released a new single entitled ‘Counter Tech’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Altered Realities”, which will be out on January 19, 2024 via Dark Decent Records on CD, vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. The album’s opening […]

December 16, 2023

Ukrainian brutal Death Metal quartet SCHIZOGEN has just released a lyric video for ‘Out Of The Light’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming, as yet untitled, third full length, which will be released via Willowtip Records sometime next year. The cover art was created by Maryna Shcherbakova. www.facebook.com/schizogen.ua MASTER […]

December 15, 2023

On February 09, 2024 Blood Harvest Records will release “Celebratory Beheading”, the sophomore full length of Australian Death Metallers CONTAMINATED, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Suffer Minutiae’, ‘Cosmic Shit Show’, ‘Feral Demise’, ‘Beneath Empty Sockets’, ‘An Unnatural End’, ‘Final Hours’, ‘…At The End Of […]

December 14, 2023

Seattle, Washington based technical Death / Black Metallers XOTH have just released a bass music video for ‘Battlesphere’ over here. The track appears on the band’s third full length “Exogalactic”, which was released via Dawnbreed Records in November 2023. www.facebook.com/beholdxoth French blackend Death Metallers NECROWRETCH have just revealed a second track from their upcoming fifth […]

December 13, 2023

French atmospheric Black Metallers TERREUR NOCTURNE have released their debut full-length “Solitude Post-Mortem” in October 2023 via Music-Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Terreur Nocturne and the artwork was created by Matthias of Macchabée Artworks. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Hommage Post-Mortem’, ‘Précipices’, ‘Terreur Nocturne I’, ‘Fardeau De Mes Peines’, ‘Παρθένος Θάνατος’, ‘Le Bal […]

December 12, 2023

Finnish blackened Death / Thrashers GATES OPEN will release their debut full length “Voice After Silence” on February 09, 2024 via Inverse Records. A lyric video for the third and final single, ‘Gates Open’, can be watched at this location now. Lyric videos for the album’s first two singles ‘The Awakening’ and ‘Let The Night […]

December 11, 2023

On December 22, 2023 Greek Repulsive Echo Records, in co-operation with Frost & Fire Records, will re-release “I’a Aem’nh S’ha-T’n”, the 1995 cassette demo LP of French Black Metallers OSCULUM INFAME, on jewel case CD for the very first time. Cacophonous Records (Mordgrimm) released the band’s debut full length “Dor-Nu-Fauglith” back in 1997. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063451581106 “Sparagmos”, […]

December 09, 2023

“Advancement Of Decay”, the new EP from Philadelphia based technical Death Metallers SUBLATION, is out now. It features the following tracks: ‘Congenital Putrescence’, ‘Like A Fire That Consumes All Before It’, ‘Eclipse Awe’, ‘Idiopathic’, ‘Born Out Of A Whim’, ‘This Little Death’ and ‘We Were Never Meant To Live This Long’. You can watch a […]

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 […]

December 07, 2023

American Black Metal one man band AZATHOTH’S DREAM is streaming their debut full length “Nocturnal Vampyric Bewitchment” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on December 08, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions on vinyl LP format. www.facebook.com/ironboneheadproductions Danish Black Metallers GEISTAZ’IKA are streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “Midnatsbøn Ved Djævelens Port” […]

December 06, 2023

Necroeucharist Productions have re-released ANAAL NATHRAKH‘s “Total Fucking Necro” compilation as a tape box, limited to 200 copies. The hand-numbered box contains a four-sided sleeve and two cassettes with the first demo recordings of “Anaal Nathrakh” and “Total Fucking Necro”. The “Total Fucking Necro” cassette also includes the bonus track ‘Necrogeddon’ (from the unreleased 2001 […]

December 05, 2023

Italian Death Metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has just released a video for ‘Beyond Perception And Matter’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming new album “Semitae Mentis”, which will be out on February 09, 2024 via Amputated Vein Records. A lyric video for the album’s first single ‘Thousand Lives Within’, […]

December 02, 2023

“Black Star Gnosis”, the new album from US Black Metallers DEMONCY, is out now via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl LP, cassette tape and digitally. It was recorded and mixed by VJS at Dirge Forge and mastered by Jeremie Bezier at Blackout Bruxhell. The artwork was created by Ixithra. A full album stream is […]

December 01, 2023

Spanish melodic Death Metallers AEOLIAN have just released a video for the title track off their third album “Echoes Of The Future” at this location. The album is out now via Black Lion Records. It was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound studio. www.facebook.com/aeolianmetalband Bay Area Hardcore / Thrashers ALMOST DEAD have just […]

November 30, 2023

Chilean Funeral Death / Doom Metallers MORNING DEAD have just released a video for ‘Grito Del Alma’ at this location. The song will be featured on their upcoming debut full-length “Desde El Otro Lado”, which will be released on December 08, 2023 via Tragedy Productions as a digipak CD with an 8-pages booklet, plus streaming […]

November 29, 2023

French Black Metallers SUICIDE CIRCLE have just revealed the track ‘The Highest Spheres’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Bukkake Of Souls”, which will be released on December 29, 2023 via Osmose Productions. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘The Star Spawn’, ‘The Highest Spheres’, ‘The Advent’, ‘Bukkake Of […]

November 28, 2023

California based technical Death Metallers OWDWYR have just released a video for ‘Cower’ at this location. The track is featured on their debut full length “Receptor”, which was released last month on CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. A full album stream is available over here. For all additional band information check out www.facebook.com/owdwyr Montréal’s […]

November 27, 2023

“Cesariana”, the third full length from Brazilian Black Metallers LITOSTH, will be released via Personal Records on February 02, 2024 on CD format. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘In Waves’, ‘Whipping Bottles’, ‘Time Doesn’t Heal’, ‘The Clay Messiah’, ‘A Ofensa’, ‘The Argonaut’, ‘Caesarean’ and ‘The Vaccum Extractor Paradigm’. You can already stream ‘Whipping […]

November 26, 2023

Romanian one-man Black Metal band INSEPULTUS will release their debut full length “Deadly Gleams Of Blood, Steel And Fire” on December 15, 2023 via Loud Rage Music in co-operation with Axa Valaha Productions. It will be available as a jewel case CD with 12 pages booklet, including all the lyrics and exclusive graphics by Costin […]

November 24, 2023

Swedish Death Metallers FARSOTH have just released their new album “Morbid Symphonies” via Black Lion Records. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Hate’, ‘Nothingness’, ‘Infernal Bondage’, ‘Morbid Symphony’, ‘Bound To Death’, ‘Afterlife’, ‘Provoke Me’, ‘Your Death’, ‘Rotten Flesh Stew’ and ‘World Beyond’. www.facebook.com/farsothofficialsweden Chile’s old school Death Metallers SADISM have just released their tenth full […]

November 23, 2023

San Fransisco, Calfornia based Hardcore Thrashers ALMOST DEAD have just released a guitar playthrough video for their new single ‘Warheads In The Sky’ at this location. The song will be featured on their upcoming sixth full length “Destruction Is All We Know”, which will be released on January 26, 2024 via Innerstrength Records. The official […]

November 22, 2023

French blackened Death Metallers NECROWRETCH have just released a video for ‘Numidian Knowledge’ over here. The song will be featured on their upcoming fifth full length “Swords Of Dajjal”, with will be released on January 02, 2024 via Season Of Mist. It was recorded at Studio Sainte Marthe in Paris, France and engineered, mixed and […]

November 21, 2023

Canadian Black Metallers MÊLÉE DES AURORES are streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “Aube Cannibale” at this location now. It will be released on November 23, 2023 via Sepulchral Productions. More information you will find at www.sepulchralproductions.com or www.facebook.com/sepulchral.prods On January 22, 2024 Memento Mori, in co-operation with Crypt Of The Wizard, will release the […]

November 20, 2023

New England based Black Metallers ONE MASTER are streaming their upcoming fifth full length “The Names Of Power” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on November 24, 2023 via Eternal Death. All additional information you will find at www.facebook.com/onemasterusa French symphonic Black / Deathers DEATHCODE SOCIETY are streaming their upcoming sophomore […]

November 18, 2023

Italy based label Dusktone, so far only active in the Black Metal and Funeral Doom Metal scene, has started up a new subdivision for Death Metal releases. In the first months of 2024 vinyl editions of “Abyss Of Existence”, the debut EP of REAPING FLESH and “Visceral Void Entropy”, the debut full length of SONUM, […]

November 17, 2023

Stockholm, Sweden based Crust Punk / D-Beat three-piece HARMAGEDON, featuring members of MARTYRDÖD and FREEDOM, has just released their debut full length “Dystopian Dreams” via Svart Records. It was recorded live at their own studio with Fred Forsberg of MASS WORSHIP. Magnus Lindberg of CULT OF LUNA took care of the mastering. More band information […]

November 16, 2023

Canadian Death Metal four-piece CRUEL FATE is streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “Destin Cruel” in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on November 17, 2023 via Personal Records. You can follow CRUEL FATE at www.facebook.com/cruelfateottawa On December 15, 2023 Maryland based melodic atmospheric Death Metallers EMPIRES OF EUPHRATES will […]

November 15, 2023

Septenary Arts, a sub-label of The Sinister Flame, has just released “Latomie”, the sophomore full length from Rome / Italy based Black Industrial act BATHORY LEGION on CD. A full stream is available at this location. More info you will find at www.facebook.com/bathory.legion.official Icelandic blackened Death Metallers HELFRÓ will release their sophomore full length “Tálgröf” […]

November 14, 2023

Danish Black Metallers GEISTAZ’IKA have just premiered the track ‘Bestænkt Af Syndes Vievand’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s sophomore full length “Midnatsbøn Ved Djævelens Port”, which will be released on December 08, 2023 via Signal Rex. The previously revealed ‘Med Korstegn Og Grådkvalt Fadervor’ can still be checked out over […]

November 13, 2023

On November 17, 2024 EAL Productions will release “Magna Lua Ordem Mística”, the third full length of Portuguese Black Metallers ANGRENOST. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Interlúnio: O Arco Escuro E A Seta De Prata’, ‘Côncava: Fornalha Lunar… Os Abismos Da Manifestação’, ‘Crescente: No Fio De Lua, O Enforcado’, ‘Corcunda: Da Prata Gibosa, A […]

November 11, 2023

Québecois Black Metallers DÉLÉTÈRE have just revealed the track ‘Foutredieu’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full length “Songe D’une Nuit Souillée”, which will be released on November 23, 2023 via Sepulchral Productions. The album’s complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Chasse Obscène’, Sacre De La Perversion’, ‘Foutredieu’, ‘Messe Scandaleuse’, […]

November 10, 2023

German Black Metal quintet GRAU has just released a lyric video for ‘Ohnmacht’ at this location. The track will be featured on their upcoming album “Abseits Des Lichts”, which will be released on December 01, 2023 via Tragedy Productions on digipak CD with an 8-pages booklet, as well as digitally. “Abseits Des Lichts” was recorded, […]

November 09, 2023

American Black Metallers AZATHOTH’S DREAM have just premiered the track ‘The Moor’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Nocturnal Vampyric Bewitchment”, which will be released on December 08, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions on vinyl LP format. The previously revealed album track ‘A Millennia Perished’ can still […]

November 07, 2023

Polish atmospheric, progressive Black Metallers KALT VINDUR will release their third full length “Magna Mater” on January 26, 2024 via The Circle Music on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape. It was recorded at Regnat Studio (DARGOR, KRUSHER) in Cieklin, Poland and mixed and mastered by Krzysztof Kokosiński. The cover artwork was created by Maciej […]

November 06, 2023

On December 01, 2023 Invictus Productions will release “Cassini – Huygens”, the new EP from Italy’s Doom / Deathers INTO DARKNESS, on 12″ vinyl format. It was previouly released on CD, cassette tape and digitally in March via Unholy Domain Records. A full EP stream is available at this location. For more INTO DARKNESS information […]

November 04, 2023

On December 15, 2023 Werewolf Records will release “The Nighthold”, the third full length of Finnish symphonic Black Metallers VARGRAV, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. You can already check out the recently revealed album track ‘Chalice Of Silver And Blood’ at this location. The complete tracklist […]

November 03, 2023

“Aube Cannibale”, the sophomore full length from Canadian Black Metallers MÊLÉE DES AURORES, will be released on November 23, 2023 via Sepulchral Productions. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Incubation’, ‘Soleil Des Méduses’, ‘Aube Cannibale’, ‘Ignitus’ and ‘L’éternel Retour’. All additional information you will find at www.facebook.com/sepulchral.prods On November 23, 2023 “…Makes Us Survive!”, […]

November 02, 2023

UK Doom / Deathers BULL ELEPHANT have just released a visualizer video for ‘Expansion From Perceived Reality’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming album “The Long War”, which will be released on November 17, 2023 via Eat Lead And Die Music. The album was recorded with Jamie Masters at […]

November 01, 2023

Germany’s Doom / Deathers BEYONDITION have just premiered the track ‘Beyondition’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s debut full length “Abysmal Night”, which will be released on December 01, 2023 via Chaos Records. The previously revealed ‘The Red In The Sky’ can still be streamed over here. The full “Abysmal Night” […]

October 31, 2023

On January 10, 2024 Zazen Sounds will release a new mini album from Australian Black Metallers KRVNA, “The Rythmus Of Death Eternal”, on digipak CD. Third Eye Temple will be releasing the cassette tape version. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Endless Monument’, ‘A God’s Work’, ‘What Great Lengths’, ‘As Astral Images Darken Reality’ (ABIGOR […]

October 28, 2023

Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON have just released ‘Hegemony Of Chaos’, a track from their upcoming seventh full length “The Crimson Temple”, at this location. The album will be out via Agonia Records on December 01, 2023. For regular updates follow VARATHRON at www.facebook.com/varathron

October 27, 2023

Boston, Massachusetts based Death Metallers BACTERIAL HUSK have just released their debut full-length “Anthropogenic Ruin”. A full album stream you will find over here. All additional BACTERIAL HUSK information is available at www.facebook.com/bacterialhusk Polish Black Metallers TEUFELSBERG are streaming their sophomore full length in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on […]

October 26, 2023

French Black / Death Metallers DEATHCODE SOCIETY have just revealed a video for ‘Scolopendra’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Unightenment”, which will be released on November 24, 2023 via Osmose Productions. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Scolopendra’, ‘Shards’, ‘La Nuée’, ‘Scales’, ‘Mazed Interior’, […]

October 25, 2023

Danish Black Metallers SORT SIND have just premiered the track ‘Dysterhed’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s debut full length “I Skyggen Af Livet”, which will be released on November 24, 2023 via Nuclear Winter Records on CD format. The vinyl LP edition will be co-released with Desiccated Productions. The previously […]

October 24, 2023

On October 31, 2023 Amor Fati Productions will release “Forsaking, Forseeking”, the debut full length from French Black Metallers NETHERDOM, on vinyl LP format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Lured By All That Is Forsaken’, ‘In The Depths Of The Fog’ and ‘To Forsake Remnants Of An Existence Bereft Of Meaning’. A full stream […]

October 23, 2023

US Black Metallers ONE OF NINE are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Eternal Sorcery” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on October 27, 2023 via Wolves Of Hades. For all additional info please visit www.wolvesofhades.myshopify.com On October 28, 2023 Amor Fati Productions, in co-operation with Babylon Doom Cult, will release […]

October 21, 2023

Belgian Black Metallers HERZOG have just premiered the track ‘All Rites’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s debut full length “Furnace”, which will be released on November 24, 2023 via Amor Fati Productions. The previously revealed ‘Melted Tesseract’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Loss […]

October 20, 2023

“Forgotten Sanctuary”, the debut full length from Minneapolis based melodic Black / Death Metallers SILVA, is out now via Black Lion Records as a limited edition digipak CD and digitally. A video for the album’s title track you will find at this location. More SILVA information you will find at www.facebook.com/silvaofficialmn Chicago’s Death Metallers CARDIAC […]

October 19, 2023

On December 01, 2023 Invictus Productions will release “Merciless Storm”, a new EP from Finland’s blackened Death Metallers MALICIOUS, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Merciless Storm’, ‘Invasive Terror’, ‘Ambient Sonic Annihilation’ and ‘Chronic Quake’. You can already check out the title track over here. More MALICIOUS info you will find […]

October 18, 2023

German Death Metallers CARNAL TOMB have just revealed the title track from their upcoming third full-length “Embalmed In Decay” over here. The album will be released on November 03, 2023 via Testimony Records on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. It was recorded and mixed by Tobias Engl at Englsound in Berlin, Germany and mastered by […]

October 17, 2023

Singaporean Black Metallers INFERNAL EXECRATOR will release their third full length “Diabolatry” on December 15, 2023 via Pulverised Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Nizam Aziz (IMPIETY) at Sacrificial Altar 47. The cover artwork was created by Jenglot Hitam (PERDITION TEMPLE, STUKAS, IMPIETY). The following tracks will be featured on the album: ‘Aeternalis […]

October 16, 2023

On December 29, 2023 Osmose Productions will release “Bukkake Of Souls”, the sophomore full length from SUICIDE CIRCLE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘The Star Spawn’, ‘The Highest Spheres’, ‘The Advent’, ‘Bukkake Of Souls’, ‘For Nothing’, ‘The Prince Of Darkness’ and ‘Any Of You’. A first […]

October 14, 2023

Norwegian Dark Metallers AETERNUS have just released a video from their upcoming ninth full length “Philosopher”. You can check out ‘Existentialist Hunter’ at this location. The album will be released on November 17, 2023 via Agonia Records. More AETERNUS info you will find at www.facebook.com/aeternusofficial Italian atmospheric technical brutal Death Metallers SPIRITUAL DECEPTION will release […]

October 13, 2023

Finnish melodic Death Metallers AMONGST THE ASHES have just released their new EP “Breaking Decency” via Inverse Records. A full EP stream is available at this location now. More AMONGST THE ASHES info you will find at www.facebook.com/amongsttheashes

October 12, 2023

On December 01, 2023 Dominance Of Darkness Records will release the sophomore full length of German Black Metallers DETHRONED, “A Bridge To Eternal Darkness”, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Come To Me’, ‘Vinum Creaturae’, ‘Disciple Of The Elders’, ‘Colour Out Of Space’, ‘Void’, ‘Ewig […]

October 11, 2023

On December 01, 2023 Dominance Of Darkness Records will release “Dark Interstellar Mysteries”, the debut full length from German symphonic Black Metallers APHELIUM AETERNUM, on vinyl LP format (it was originally released on CD in September). A full album stream is available at this location. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/dominanceofdarkness

October 10, 2023

“Brægn Hæft”, the debut full length of German melodic Doom / Post Black / Death Metallers SARLIC BLISS, will be released on November 02, 2023 via MDD Records. The album’s first single, ‘Departed Grace’ (featuring guest singer Gogo Melone) can already be streamed at this location now. The complete “Brægn Hæft” tracklist reads as follows: […]

October 09, 2023

Swiss Black / Death Metallers IMPALEMENT have just released a first song from their upcoming sophomore full-length “The Dawn Of Blackened Death”. You can check out a lyric video for ‘Legio Nihil’ at this location. The follow-up to 2020’s debut “The Impalement” will be self-released on October 27, 2023 on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. […]

October 06, 2023

On November 16, 2023 Me Saco Un Ojo Records, in co-operation with Headsplit Records, will release “Encomium To Extinction”, the sophomore full length from Australian Doom / Death Metallers CARCINOID. Me Saco Un Ojo will release the vinyl LP version while Headsplit will handle the CD and cassette tape versions. The album will feature the […]

October 05, 2023

Norwegian bestial Black Metal three-piece GOATKRAFT has just premiered the track ‘Bestial Black Metal Hordes’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Prophet Of Eternal Damnation”, which will be released on November 03, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Herald Of Death’ can still be streamed […]

October 04, 2023

Vancouver, Canada based progressive melodic Black Metal three-piece CRYSTAL COFFIN has just released a video for ‘Cryogenesis’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full length “The Curse Of Immortality”, which will be released on October 31, 2023 via A Beast In The Field. The previously revealed video for […]

October 03, 2023

On September 30, 2023 Galiza, Spain based Black Metallers MARTHYRIUM have released their sophomore full length “Through The Spheres Of Darkness” via Black Seed Productions. A full album stream of it is available at this location now. A lyric video for the title track you will additionally find over here. More about MARTHYRIUM at www.facebook.com/marthyrium […]

October 02, 2023

On December 01, 2023 Chaos Records will release the debut full length from German Doom / Deathers BEYONDITION, “Abysmal Night”, on CD and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Uluthar’, ‘The Red In The Sky’, ‘Blood On The Altar’, ‘Chaos Descends’, ‘Executioner’, ‘Skull Harvest’, ‘Abysmal Night’, ‘Urban Grief’ and ‘Beyondition’. You can […]

September 30, 2023

Finnish Death Metallers INBORN TENDENCY have just released a new single entitled ‘Heritage’ at this location. It was produced, mixed and mastered by Juho Koskinen and the cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/inborntendency “Circulate”, the sophomore full length from Helsinki, Finland based technical blackened Death Metallers […]

September 29, 2023

Greek depressive suicidal Black Metallers SORRY… have just released a new single off their upcoming third full length “Self Inflicted Razor Cutting”. You can stream ‘Lying In A Pool Of Blood’ at this location. The album will be released via Tragedy Productions on October 20, 2023. For all additional information please visit www.facebook.com/sorry.dsbm.official German Thrashers […]

September 28, 2023

On December 08, 2023 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Lamentationen”, a Black Metal split album with Germany’s GRABUNHOLD and Austria’s CIRCLE OF SHADOWS, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It features three exclusive tracks from each band. GRABUNHOLD will be featured with ‘Caras Galadhorn’, ‘Der Zorn Der Zwei Türme’ and ‘Lebewohl’ and CIRCLE OF SHADOWS […]

September 27, 2023

Norwegian Industrial Black Metallers THE LAST EON have just released a first track from their upcoming debut full length “Infernal Fractality”, which will be released on November 17, 2023 via Soulseller Records. You can check out ‘The Black Legion’ at this location. The complete “Infernal Fractality” tracklist reads like this: ‘The Black Legion’, ‘Asthetamine’, ‘The […]

September 26, 2023

New York City based technical Death Metal trio NEURECTOMY will release their debut full length “Overwrought” (featuring ORIGIN’s John Longstreth on drums) on November 17, 2023. The band has already posted visualizer videos for two songs off the album, ‘Crimson Tsunami’ and ‘Dolphin’, which you can watch here, respectively here. The complete tracklist of “Overwrought” […]

September 25, 2023

Germany’s FUNERAL PILE have just released a video for ‘Hope Is A Lie’ over here. The song appears on the band’s debut full-length “Evoked In Flames”, which was released back in 2021. FUNERAL PILE combines elements of Melodic Death, Epic Doom and Post Black Metal. For all further band information check out www.facebook.com/funeralpile On November […]

September 23, 2023

Finnish blackened Death Metallers ANIMA HERETICAE have just released their debut full length “Descended From The Mountains” via Inverse Records. A video for the title track can be watched at this location and a full album stream is available over here. Guest vocalists on the album are Mikko Heikkilä (KAUNIS KUOLEMATON, DAWN OF SOLACE) and […]

September 22, 2023

Polish Death Metallers MARTYRDOOM have just premiered the track ‘Shedding Of The Soul’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “As Torment Prevails”, which will be released on October 23, 2023 via Memento Mori. The previously revealed album track ‘Katatonic Ascension Of Cirrhosis’ can still be streamed at this […]

September 21, 2023

Salt Lake City based Thrashers DEATHBLOW will release a new EP entitled “Rotten Trajectory” on September 29, 2023 via Sewer Mouth Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Rotten Trajectory’, ‘Pounder’ and ‘In Plain Sight’. The single ‘Pounder’ is already streaming at this location. The EP was recorded and produced by Wes Johnson at Archive […]

September 20, 2023

On November 24, 2023 Shadow Kingdom Records will release the fifth full length of America’s DESTRUCTOR, “Blood, Bone, And Fire”, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. A video for the track ‘Heroic Age’ is already available at this location. The complete “Blood, Bone, And Fire” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Blood, Bone, And Fire’, […]

September 19, 2023

Brazilian Death Metallers REBAELLIUN and ESCARNIUM will join forces on the “Brazilian Death And Terror Tour” in the Summer of 2024. The tour will run from July 04 to July 20, 2024. Dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. If you would like to book a show on that tour, please contact […]

September 18, 2023

Polish Black Metal project HEGEROTH will self-release its fifth album “Disintegration” on jewel case CD and digitally on October 09, 2023. It was recorded at the band’s own HH Soundlab Studios and the cover artwork was created by Maciej Kamuda (BLUT AUS NORD, NUNSLAUGHTER, MASTER, KINGDOM, ZMARŁYM). It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Snake’, […]

September 17, 2023

“Pochwała Cienia”, the 2023 debut demo from Swedish Black Metallers WÉKERAS, will be re-released on MCD format via Nigredo Records on September 29, 2023. It features the following tracks: ‘Transitions’, ‘Ohyda’, ‘Brzask’, ‘Collapse’ and ‘Ohyda’ (live, CD bonus track). More WÉKERAS information you will find at www.facebook.com/wekeras.band

September 16, 2023

Swedish Doom / Deathers OCTOBER TIDE have just released the song ‘Blodfattig’ at this location. It is the second single to be released off the band’s upcoming new album “The Cancer Pledge”, which will be released on October 06, 2023 via Agonia Records. An animated lyric video for the previously released ‘Tapestry Of Our End’ […]

September 15, 2023

Italian Horror Death Metal band TENEBRO will release their sophomore full length “Ultime Grida Dalla Giungla” on November 21, 2023 via Xtreem Music on CD, vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. You can already listen to the first advance song ‘Lo Squartamento Della Tartaruga’ over here. Here’s the complete tracklist of the album: ‘Ferox’, […]

September 14, 2023

On October 28, 2023 Amor Fati Productions, in co-operation with Babylon Doom Cult, will release “Valkengebed”, the third demo from Belgium’s Black Metallers OERHEKS. Amor Fati will handle the 12″ vinyl version, while Babylon Doom Cult will handle the cassette tape version. The demo features the two lengthy tracks ‘Valkengebed’ and ‘Blauwe Vleugels’. All three […]

September 13, 2023

Austin, Texas based blackened Speed / Thrash Metallers SADISTIC FORCE will release their new album “Midnight Assassin” via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on October 13, 2023 on CD and digital formats. You can already listen to the single ‘Speeding Black Leather Hell’ at this location. The album’s full tracklist reads like this: ‘The Unseen […]

September 12, 2023

“Unholy Vampyric Supremacy”, the new MCD from Finnish Black Metal three-piece NACHTGNAWER (featuring WOLFSEER), will be released on September 22, 2023 via Purity Through Fire. NACHTGNAWER will contribute the three Black Metal songs ‘Ouroboros – Diaboli’, ‘Sword & Chalice’ and ‘Black Spears Of Misanthropy’, while WOLFSEER complete the release with the following Ambient music tracks: […]

September 11, 2023

On November 03, 2023 Wolves Of Hades, in co-operation with Argento Records, will release “Serpens Abyssi”, the debut full length from Netherlands based Black Metallers NAHASHEOL, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Arcanum Mortuus’, ‘The Aetheric Void’, ‘The Awakening’, ‘Bring Of Divine Ecstasy’, ‘Mambah Maa’ and ‘Devan […]

September 09, 2023

Spanish Black Metallers DANTALION have just released their ninth full length “Fatum” via Non Serviam Records on digipak CD, green vinyl as well as digitally. It features the following tracks: ‘Great Funeral Of Dawn’, ‘Abyss Eating Serpent’, ‘Qayin Dominor Tumulus’, ‘Novena Wake Begins’, ‘Hades Visions’, ‘Exu King Of Souls Omulu’, ‘Mortuary Song’ and ‘Sounds Of […]

September 08, 2023

Swiss Black / Death Metallers IMPALEMENT will self-release their sophomore full-length “The Dawn Of Blackened Death” on October 27, 2023 on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. It was recorded by Jens “Pestilence“ Förster at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany and mixed and mastered by Andy Classen (Stage One Studios). The cover artwork was created by […]

September 07, 2023

“Sadistic Missionaries”, the third full length from Israeli brutal Death Metallers SPAWN OF EVIL is out now via Pest Records. A video for the track ‘Rhea Of The Gods’ can be watched over here and a lyric video for ‘Storm Of All Sins’ is available at this location. Guest guitar solos have been contributed by […]

September 06, 2023

New Jersey’s blackened Death Metal quintet PUTRASCENSION will release their debut full length “Forever Below” via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on October 06, 2023 on CD and digital formats. It was tracked, mixed and mastered between the summer and winter months of 2021 by Bobby Torres and Benjamin Karas at Frightbox Recording and features […]

September 05, 2023

Los Angeles, California based Black Metallers DEMONCY have just revealed the title-track of their upcoming new mini album “Diabolica Blasphemiae” at this location. It will be released later this year via Hells Headbangers. The exact release date and tracklisting will be announced shortly. DEMONCY’s current line-up features Ixithra on bass and vocals, VJS (NIGHTBRINGER, SARGEIST, […]

September 04, 2023

On October 31, 2023 Amor Fati Productions will release “Les Litanies Des Chaînes”, the debut full length from Black Metallers CHAÎNES, on vinyl LP format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘La Fange Existe Dans Nos Coeurs’, ‘Que Ta Lumière Me Serve De Fin’, ‘De Vermine Et De Fer’, ‘Macabre Romantique’, ‘Que Vos Morts Soient […]

September 02, 2023

Danish Death Metallers UNDERGANG have just released their new mini album “De Syv Stadier Af Fordærv” via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl) and Dark Descent Records (CD, digital, and cassette tape formats. A full stream of it is available at this location. For more UNDERGANG information please visit www.facebook.com/undergangktdm Australia / Denmark based Death […]

September 01, 2023

Finnish Black Metallers AEGRUS have just revealed the title track of their upcoming fourth full length “Invoking The Abysmal Night” at this location. The album will be released on October 27, 2023 via Osmose Productions. The cover artwork was again created by Helgorth from Babalon Graphics. Here’s the complete “Invoking The Abysmal Night” tracklist: ‘Invoking […]

August 31, 2023

“Gorging On Mephitic Rot”, the debut demo from Mexican Death Metallers STENCHED, will be released via Blood Harvest Records on 12″ vinyl format on October 31, 2023 including the two exclusive bonus tracks ‘Chunks Of Pustulant Rot’ and ‘A Skull Covered In Putrid Slime’. The original four tracks of the demo can be streamed at […]

August 30, 2023

Italian blackened Death Metallers HURONIAN have just released a video for ‘Blazing Bolt Of Hatred’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming EP “Beyond Frozen Heights”, which will be released on September 15, 2023 via Gruesome Records. For more HURONIAN information check out www.facebook.com/huronianofficial International Black Metallers BELIAL’S THRONE are streaming […]

August 29, 2023

German Black Metallers NEBELKRÄHE have just revealed a video for ‘Kranichträume’ at this location. It was filmed at the Faroe Islands during the pandemic summer of 2020. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming third album “ephemer”, which will be released on October 27, 2023 via Crawling Chaos Records on digipak CD, vinyl […]

August 28, 2023

On October 09, 2023 Polish Black Metal project HEGEROTH will self-release its fifth full length “Disintegration” on jewelcase CD and digitally. It was recorded at HH Soundlab Studios and the cover artwork was created by Maciej Kamuda (BLUT AUS NORD, NUNSLAUGHTER, MASTER, KINGDOM, ZMARLYM). Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘The Snake’, ‘Debased’, ‘The Dirt’, ‘The Ritual’, […]

August 26, 2023

Swedish Doom / Deathers OCTOBER TIDE have just released a lyric video for ‘Tapestry Of Our End’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming seventh album “The Cancer Pledge”, which will be released on October 06, 2023 via Agonia Records. More OCTOBER TIDE information you will find at www.facebook.com/octobertideband Swedish […]

August 25, 2023

“De Vermis Mysteriis”, the second album from German Black Metallers BAXAXAXA, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It will be released on September 01, 2023 via The Sinister Flame. All additional BAXAXAXA information you will find at www.facebook.com/ungod-baxaxaxa-1037290856315377 Swedish melodic Death Metallers SODOMISERY have just revealed a third single from their upcoming […]

August 24, 2023

American Black Metallers PROFANATICA have just released another track from their upcoming new album “Crux Simplex”. You can check out ‘The Third Fall’ over here. Here’s what Paul Ledney had to say about it: “The 9th station of the cross, Jesus falls for the third time because he was fucking weak. He tried to hasten […]

August 23, 2023

Chile’s MY DEAREST WOUND, the Black Metal solo project from Sergio González Catalán (RISE TO THE SKY, WINDS OF TRAGEDY), has just released a video for ‘Annihilator’ at this location. The song is taken from the project’s debut full-length “The Burial”, which will be released on September 15, 2023 via Tragedy Productions. The artwork was […]

August 22, 2023

English / German Metal Punks DUNGEON have just premiered the track ‘Put Them In Their Graves’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming new mini album “Into The Ruins”, which will be released on September 22, 2023 via Dying Victims Productions. The previously revealed ‘Nagasaki Sunrise’ can additionally still be streamed at […]

August 21, 2023

On October 23, 2023 Memento Mori will release “Metamorphosis”, the sophomore full length from The Netherlands based old school Death Metallers ECOCIDE. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Prologue’, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Terminus’, ‘Corrupted Reality’, ‘On The Shores Of Madness’, ‘Vortex Singularity’, ‘Transcendence Of The Mind’, ‘The Flayed’ and ‘Amongst The Tombs’. A lyric video […]

August 19, 2023

Spanish Doom Death Metallers SOLNEGRE will release their debut full length “The Spiral Labyrinth” on October 06, 2023 via Meuse Music Records in co-operation with Tragedy Productions. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Vessel Part I: The Night Within’, ‘Vessel Part 2: The Day We All Failed’, ‘The End Of All Things Endless’, ‘Yours Is […]

August 18, 2023

New York City based Death / War Metallers RUIN LUST will release their fourth full length “Dissimulant” on September 29, 2023 via 20 Buck Spin. It was recorded and mixed by Nolan Voss and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Eden’, ‘Imperium’, ‘Clinamen’, ‘Thrall’, ‘Dissimulant’, ‘Purge’, […]

August 17, 2023

On September 22, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “Orathania”, an instrumental / ambient full-length from Ukrainian Black Metallers BERGRIZEN, on digipak CD format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘To The Coasts Of Bessarabia’, ‘River Ros Rocks’, ‘Bukovina Landscapes’, ‘Carpathian Shield Of Galicia’, ‘On The Way To Khust’, ‘Tavria Grace’, ‘Siveria Magic’, […]

August 16, 2023

On October 13, 2023 German Death Metallers CORROSIVE will release a concept album entitled “Wrath Of The Witch” via MDD Records. Gerre (TANKARD), Sabina Classen (HOLY MOSES), Dirk Weiss (WARPATH), Eva Schmidt (NIHIL), Andreas Jäger (HYEMS) and Kai Wilhelm (FINAL CRY) will all guest on the album and perform the different characters of the story. […]

August 15, 2023

On September 22, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “Mystikk & Mørke”, the debut mini album from Norwegian Black Metallers HJEMSØKT, on CD format. The 12″ vinyl LP will follow on October 27, 2023. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Steinens Mørke Søvn’, ‘Dans I Den Visnende Skogen’, ‘Sorgens Hymne’, ‘Kongen Begravd I Fjellet’, ‘Jord Røtter Blod’ […]

August 14, 2023

Norwegian Black Metallers TSJUDER have just released a video for the title track of their new album “Helvegr” at this location. The recording took place in Hallingdal, Norway during the full moon and it gives a fitting representation of the darkest nights of hellish Norway. The meaning of Helvegr is often depicted as a journey […]

August 12, 2023

Helsinki, Finland based Death / Thrashers KHIRAL have just released a new single entitled ‘Versions Of Reality’ over here. It’s the band’s first musical sign of life since the release of their second full-length “Shards” back in August of 2021. For more KHIRAL information please visit www.facebook.com/khiralband

August 11, 2023

Spanish Black Metallers DANTALION have just revealed their new single ‘Sound Of Bells And Open Scissors’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming new album “Fatum”, which will be released on September 08, 2023 via Non Serviam Records. A lyric video for ‘Novena Wake Begins’ can additionally be watched over […]

August 10, 2023

Japan’s ABIGAIL and America’s NEKROFILTH have joined forces on a split album entitled “Fuck In Hell’s Evil Bitches”, which will be released on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats later this year via Hells Headbangers. You can already check out ABIGAIL’s ‘Black Funeral War’ at this location and NEKROFILTH’s ‘Fuck In Hell’ over here. […]

August 09, 2023

On August 25, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release the debut full length from Finnish Black Metallers AGANTHROS, “Syntiset Saatanat Kurjat”, on CD format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Ruttolapsi’, ‘Sodoman Valssi’, ‘Veljet, Kantakaa Minut Hautaan’, ‘Avaruuden Nurja Puoli’, ‘Ana’, ‘Vieraiden Askeleet’ and ‘Seitsemän Miehen Voima’. You can already check out ‘Avaruuden […]

August 08, 2023

German old school Death Metallers CARNAL TOMB will release their third full-length “Embalmed In Decay” on November 03, 2023 via Testimony Records on CD, LP and digitally. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Intro’, ‘The Putridarium’, ‘Cataclysmic Maze’, ‘Defiled Flesh’, ‘Draped In Disgust’, ‘Cerebral Ingestion’, ‘Morgue Usurper’, ‘Embalmed In Decay’ and ‘Eyes Of […]

August 07, 2023

On October 06, 2023 Chaos Records will release “The Locust Mantra”, the second album from Uppsala, Sweden based Black Metallers THIRD STORM, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The cover artwork was created by Raul Gonzales. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Clandestine Gospel’, ‘Mater Pest’, ‘Demigod Doctrine’, ‘World Infernal’, ‘When Noble […]

August 05, 2023

On September 08, 2023 Signal Rex will release “Trident And Vision”, a Black Metal split album of Finnish HAIL CONJURER and ABSOLUTE KEY, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Both bands are featured with their own track, while the other three are collaborative works. You can check out one of them at this location. In […]

August 04, 2023

Ireland based Black Metallers BELIAL’S THRONE have just premiered the title track of their upcoming debut full length “Forgotten Land Of The Lost Souls” over here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Forgotten Land Of The Lost Souls’, ‘Void’, ‘Ascension Ritual’, ‘Pit Of Dead Realm’, ‘Halls Of Silent Kingdom’, ‘Rejoin At Dusk’, ‘Last Time We […]

August 03, 2023

São Paulo, Brazil based Doom / Deathers FOSSILIZATION have just revealed a track from their upcoming debut full length “Leprous Daylight”. You can listen to ‘Oracle Of Reversion’ at this location. The album will be released via Everlasting Spew Records on September 08, 2023 on CD, cassette tape and digitally (the vinyl edition will follow […]

August 02, 2023

On August 04, 2023 Eternal Death will release “The Howling Gale”, a split album between US Black Metallers ANCIENT TORMENT and HAXEN, on CD format (Timeworn Records will be releasing the cassette tape version). A full stream of it is available over here now. For more information please visit www.eternal-death.com or www.facebook.com/eternaldeathusa German melodic Death […]

August 01, 2023

On August 25, 2023 Slovenian Black Metallers CVINGER will release their third full length “Doctrines By The Figures Of Crnobog” on jewel case CD and digitally via Polish label Via Nocturna Records. The cover artwork was created by Mitchel Nolte. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Meditations At The World’s Demise’, ‘Revelation Of The […]

July 31, 2023

“Sadistic Missionaries”, the third full length from Israel based Death Metallers SPAWN OF EVIL, will be released via Pest Records this Autumn. You can already check out a video for the album track ‘Rhea Of The Gods’ over here. More about SPAWN OF EVIL at www.facebook.com/spawnofevil.il International Death Metallers BERZERKER LEGION will release their sophomore […]

July 29, 2023

A full album stream of “Fervor”, the third full length from Connecticut based atmospheric Post Black Metallers EAVE, can be found at this location. You can also watch a video for the album track ‘Mirroring’ over here. “Fervor” has just been released via Bindrune Recordings. More EAVE information you will find at www.facebook.com/eavemusic Boris Records […]

July 28, 2023

“Cemetery Paths”, the second full-length from Northern Michigan based Death Metallers THE GLORIOUS DEAD, has just been released via Bindrune Recordings. It was recorded in 2022 at AV Studios in Traverse City, Michigan by Andy Vanguilder, mixed by Spenser Morris and mastered by Andrew DeCagna at Sacred Sound Studios. You can stream the album in […]

July 27, 2023

Italian Crossover / old school Thrashers URAL will release their third full length “Psychoverse” via Xtreem Music on October 10, 2023 on CD and digital formats. It was recorded at Mk2 Recording Studio in Ivrea and the cover artwork was created by Luca SoloMacello. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Drag Me To The Wolves’, ‘Heritage’, ‘Nightmare’, […]

July 26, 2023

German Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD have just revealed a third and final single from their upcoming fourth full-length “Beyond Acheron”, which will be released on August 11, 2023 via Testimony Records. You can stream ‘Asebeia’ right here. The band’s guitarist Markus Bünnemeyer commented on it as follow: “The new single ‘Asebeia’ is the shortest […]

July 25, 2023

Roel Käller, from Netherlands based symphonic Death Metallers MAYAN, has joined PESTILENCE on bass. He is replacing Joost van der Graaf, who played with the band from 2019 to 2023 and recorded 2021’s album “Exitivim”. PESTILENCE’s Patrizio Mameli commented commented on it as follows: “Roel Käller will be taking over the bass duties from Joost […]

July 24, 2023

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July 22, 2023

York, Pennsylvania based Doom / Deathers CULTIC have just released a new two-track single entitled “Seducer” on 7″, CD-R and digitally platforms via Eleventh Key. You will find a full stream of it at this location. For more CULTIC info please visit www.facebook.com/culticband Hells Headbangers have signed US old school Thrashers DESOLUS. The band’s debut […]

July 21, 2023

Northern Michigan based Death Metallers THE GLORIOUS DEAD have just premiered a video for ‘Living Rot’ at this location. The song will appear on their upcoming sophomore full length “Cemetery Paths”, which will be released via Bindrune Recordings on July 28, 2023. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Semita Cineris’, ‘Horizons Of Ash’, […]

July 20, 2023

Filipino Death Metallers FORMLESS OEDON are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Streams Of Rot” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 24, 2023 via Memento Mori. More FORMLESS OEDON info you will find at www.facebook.com/formlessoedon Stockholm, Sweden based melodic Death Metallers SODOMISERY have just revealed a second song […]

July 19, 2023

On September 01, 2023 Amor Fati Productions will release a new mini album from Belgian Black Metallers DIKASTERION, “Chaos As A New World”, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Intro’, ‘Perdition’s Call’, ‘New World Disorder’, ‘Armies Of The Night’, ‘Across The Line’, ‘Rites Of Conviction’ and ‘Death’s Serenade’. You can already […]

July 18, 2023

On September 01, 2023 The Sinister Flame will release “De Vermis Mysteriis”, the sophomore full length from German Black Metallers BAXAXAXA, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Seed Of Golgotha’, ‘De Vermis Mysteriis’, ‘Kiss Of Shame’, ‘Awaken, The Old Thing In The Ground’, ‘Above The Stellar Gateway’, […]

July 17, 2023

On September 15, 2023 Personal Records will re-release “Extinguishing The Flame Of Life”, the debut full length of Sweden’s Black Metallers PERVERTICON, on CD format. You can stream the album in its entirety at this location. For more info please visit PERVERTICON at www.facebook.com/pvcult Stockholm, Sweden based old school Thrashers ETERNAL EVIL will release their […]

July 15, 2023

Tacoma, Washington based Black Metallers PROGENITOR have just released their debut full length “Eldritch Supremacy”. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Chris Mannino and the artwork was created by Jasmine Howsmon. The following tracks are featured on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Eldritch Supremacy’, ‘Crows Of Winter’, ‘Prophets Belial’, ‘Beast Of Gevaudan’, ‘Treasures Of Perversion’ and ‘Binding […]

July 14, 2023

Canadian melodic Death Metal quintet INHUMED has just released a new EP entitled “Feasted Upon Like Carrion” on CD, cassette tape and digital formats. A full stream is available over here. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Matt Cooper and the artwork was supplied by Dallas Zacharias. For all further information please visit INHUMED […]

July 13, 2023

Fort Wayne, Indiana based Death Metallers DESEKRYPTOR are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Vortex Oblivion” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 14, 2023 via Blood Harvest Records. All additional DESEKRYPTOR information you will find at www.facebook.com/desekryptor Ukrainian / Polish Death Metallers KARPATHIAN RELICT have just released a […]

July 12, 2023

Australian Black Metallers RUNESPELL have just premiered the track ‘Vigridr Fields’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full length “Shores Of Nastrond”, which will be released on August 11, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Mirrors Of The Dead’ can still be streamed at this location. Here’s the […]

July 11, 2023

Japanese experimental Death Metal / Grindcore duo SEAL FUR PEELING will release their debut full length “Daggers Predacious” digitally and on CD (in co-operation with Polish label Via Nocturna) on July 28, 2023. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Studio Life in Japan between July 2021 and April 2023 with engineer Yuki Nakatani. The […]

July 10, 2023

Swiss old school Death Metallers CHAOSMONGER and DAMNATORY have just released a new split 7″ EP through Necronos and Sweet Chainsaw Melodies, limited to 300 copies. Both bands deliver a new track, which also can be checked out here and here. The EP is available from www.necronos.ch

July 08, 2023

On September 08, 2023 Nuclear Winter Records will release the debut full length from Portland, Oregon based Doom / Death Metal four-piece EXCARNATED ENTITY, “Mass Grave Horizon”, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Abjection’, ‘Carcinogen Shroud’, ‘Irradiated Shadows’, ‘Corridor Of Flame’, ‘Paralytic Reverie’, ‘Mass Grave Horizon’, ‘The […]

July 07, 2023

“On The Cursed Wings Of Stolas”, the new three song EP from Milwaukee, Wisconsin based melodic technical Death Metallers ANOMALY, is available for streaming at this location now. More about ANOMALY at www.facebook.com/anomalymke On September 22, 2023 Dying Victims Productions will release “Sewer Surge”, the debut full length of Poland’s Heavy / Speed Metallers FUKKIN’ […]

July 06, 2023

Italian blackened Death Metallers HURONIAN will release a new EP entitled “Beyond Frozen Heights” on September 15 , 2023 via Gruesome Records. You can already watch a lyric video for ‘Over Frozen Heights Pt. 1’ at this location. The complete “Beyond Frozen Heights” tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Guild (Intro)’, ‘Torturer’s Creed’, ‘Over Frozen Heights […]

July 05, 2023

Hells Headbangers have signed Stockholm, Sweden based Death Metallers MUTATION. The band’s debut album will be released early next year. Drummer S.N commented on the signing as follows: “We’re really satisfied about signing to HHR, and we’d like to give a big thanks to Gene Palubicki of PERDITION TEMPLE, who introduced us. We’re currently working […]

July 04, 2023

Montreal, Canada based Death Metallers SERPENT CORPSE are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Blood Sabbath” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 05, 2023 via Temple Of Mystery Records. The band will be playing an album-release party on July 15, 2023 at La Sotterenea in Montreal. More SERPENT […]

July 03, 2023

On September 01, 2023 Spread Evil Productions will release the debut full length of Ireland’s melodic Black Metallers BELIAL’S THRONE, “Forgotten Land Of The Lost Souls”. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Forgotten Land Of The Lost Souls’, ‘Void’, ‘Ascension Ritual’, ‘Pit Of Dead Realm’, ‘Halls Of Silent Kingdom’, ‘Rejoin At Dusk’, ‘Last […]

July 02, 2023

Norwegian old school Thrashers CORRODER have just released a new five-song EP entitled “Both Feet In The Grave”. It is available on cassette tape and digital format through their Bandcamp site and most streaming services. More about CORRODER at www.facebook.com/corroderofficial

July 01, 2023

Michigan based Black Metal one man band ORELISK has just released their debut full-length “The Underworld Obscura” on CD, cassette tape and digital formats via Northern Spire Productions. It features the following tracks: ‘Winter In Salem’, ‘The War Of Despair’, ‘Only In Delirium I Can See’, ‘Derelict House Of Desires’, ‘Ruins As Subjective To The […]

June 30, 2023

“Nube Negra”, the third album of Chile based Thrashers DEMONIAC, will be released on September 01, 2023 via Edged Circle Productions on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Nube Negra’, ‘Marchageddon’, ‘Ácaro’, ‘La Caída’, ‘Synthèse D’accords’, ‘Granada’, ‘Veneno’ and ‘El Final’. You can already stream ‘Granada’ over here. […]

June 29, 2023

Spanish Black Metallers DANTALION have just been signed by Non Serviam Records and will release their fourth album “Fatum” through the label on September 08, 2023. The band commented on it as follows: “We are extremely proud to announce our signing with the renowned label Non Serviam Records! For this new opus we received offers […]

June 28, 2023

US Black Metallers PROFANATICA will release a new album entitled “Crux Simplex” on September 22, 2023 via Season Of Mist Underground Activists. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Condemned To Unholy Death’, ‘Take Up The Cross’, ‘The First Fall’, ‘Meeting Of A Whore’, ‘Compelled By Romans’, ‘Wipe The Fucking Face Of Jesus’, ‘The […]

June 27, 2023

In August 2023 US Death Metallers DETERIOROT will embark on a full European tour together with their country mates ASCENDED DEAD. The tour will kick off on August 11, 2023 at the HeadQuarters club in Aarhus (Denmark), runs through 12 countries and ends at this year’s edition of the Kill-Town Death Fest, in Copenhagen (Denmark) […]

June 26, 2023

On August 25, 2023 Personal Records will release “Missa Tridentia”, the sophomore full length from Barcelona, Spain based Funeral Doom Metallers OF DARKNESS, on CD format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Adjutorium Nostrum In Nomine Domini’, ‘Requiem Aeternam’, ‘Dies Irae’, ‘Deus Qui Humanae Substantiae’, ‘Eis Requien, Eis réquiem Sempiternam’, ‘Requiescant In Pace’ […]

June 25, 2023

Quebec, Canada based Black Metallers MISERERE LUMINIS are streaming their sophomore full length “Ordalie” in its entirety at this location now. It has just been released via Sepulchral Productions. For more band information please visit www.facebook.com/luminis

June 23, 2023

Norwegian Black Metallers ETERNITY have just revealed another track from their upcoming third album “Mundicide”, which will be released on July 07, 2023 via Soulseller Records. You can check out ‘Gunmetal Sky’ at this location. The previously revealed tracks ‘Hymn’ and ‘Journey Towards the Darkside’ can still be streamed here and here. For all additional […]

June 22, 2023

“Helvegr”, the upcoming sixth album from Norwegian Black Metallers TSJUDER, is available for streaming over here now. It will be released via Season Of Mist on June 23, 2023. TSJUDER commented on it as follows: “”Helvegr” is raw Norwegian Black Metal. No synthesizers, no wimpy vocals, no fucking compromises!” The bonus album “Scandinavian Black Metal […]

June 21, 2023

US Death Metallers DETERIOROT will release their third full length “The Rebirth” on July 18, 2023 via Xtreem Music on CD, cassette tape and digital formats (the 12″ vinyl LP version will follow later). The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Undead (Intro)’, ‘Dark Embrace’, ‘Return To Rot’, ‘A Nameless Grave’, ‘The Rebirth’, ‘Reanimate’, […]

June 20, 2023

International Death Metallers ETERNAL ROT have just premiered the track ‘Swollen Corpse Adoration’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full length “Moribound”, which will be released on July 24, 2023 via Memento Mori (CD), in co-operation with Godz Ov War Productions (vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats). The […]

June 19, 2023

Quebec, Canada based Black Metallers TRÉPAS are streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “Les Ombres Malades” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on June 24, 2023 via Sepulchral Productions. For more TRÉPAS information please visit www.facebook.com/trepasblackmetal

June 17, 2023

Ohio based Death / Thrashers DIESOMNIA have just released their debut EP “Pray For The Flood” via https://diesomnia.bandcamp.com. A lyric video for the EP’s first single ‘No Truth’ you will find over here. More about DIESOMNIA at www.facebook.com/diesomniametal

June 16, 2023

On August 04, 2023 Eternal Death will release “The Howling Gale”, a Black Metal split album with the two Providence, Rhode Island bands ANCIENT TORMENT and HAXEN, on CD format. Timeworn Records will be releasing the cassette tape version. ANCIENT TORMENT will be featured with the tracks ‘A Solitary Grave Illuminated By The Light Of […]

June 15, 2023

On July 14, 2023 Massachusetts based Death Metallers EXSANGUINATION will release their sophomore full length “Burial Rites” on CD and digital formats via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Reborn In A Casket’, ‘Coffin Dweller’, ‘As The Acolytes Burn’, ‘The Pleasure To End All Pleasures’, ‘Berserker’, ‘Into The Abyss’, ‘The […]

June 14, 2023

The American Death Metal project OPHIDIAN MEMORY, lead by Blake Lamoureux, will release a brand new studio album entitled “Our Shattered Garden” on July 07, 2023. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Blake Lamoureux and the cover artwork was created by Caelan Stokkermans (ABIOTIC, HANNES GROSSMANN, LORNA SHORE). It will feature the following tracks: […]

June 13, 2023

Indiana based Death Metallers DESEKRYPTOR have just premiered the track ‘Festering Ulceration’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Vortex Oblivion”, which will be released on July 14, 2023 via Blood Harvest Records. The previously revealed ‘Abysmal Resurrection’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist of […]

June 12, 2023

“Sarajevski Odisej”, the debut full length from Bosnian Black Metallers IZROD, will be released via Signal Rex on CD and vinyl LP formats on July 14, 2023. It will feature the folowing tracks: ‘Prokleto Gorje’, ‘Crno Srce Grmi Bijesno’, ‘Siva Smrt’, ‘Tibet Više Nije Tibet’, ‘Sarajevski Odisej’ and ‘Od Zime, Vlage I Muke’. A full […]

June 09, 2023

“Annihilational Intercention”, the upcoming third full length from Florida’s technical Death / Thrashers HELLWITCH, is available for pre-order in various different formats via Listenable Records now. You will find all vinyl, CD, cassette tape, shirt and bundle options at this location. The album will be out on June 30, 2023. More HELLWITCH information is available […]

June 08, 2023

ECOCIDE from the Netherlands have been signed by Memento Mori. The band’s self-titled 2012 demo was basically Thrash Metal with some Death Metal thrown in for good measure, while their 2013 debut full length “Eye Of Wicked Sight” already was a lot more old school Death Metal with some Thrash Metal elements in the vein […]

June 07, 2023

On July 07, 2023 Chaos Records will release a compilation from TEMPLE OF VOID entitled “The First Ten” on CD format. The band commented on it as follows: “We’ve had a rabid fanbase who have diligently and loyally purchased many of these individual releases on various formats, but for those looking for the convenience of […]

June 06, 2023

Norwegian Black Metallers EKROM are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Uten Nådigst Formildelse” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Edged Circle Productions today. The cover artwork was created by Heidi Irene Kainulainen. For more EKROM information please visit www.facebook.com/ekromofficial A full album stream of “Portraits”, the upcoming third […]

June 05, 2023

Norwegian Black Metallers ETERNITY will release their third full length “Mundicide” on July 07, 2023 via Soulseller Records. The band has just issued the track ‘Hymn’ at this location. The previously revealed ‘Journey Towards The Darkside’ is still available over here. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Journey Towards The Darkside’, ‘Under The Gaze Of […]

June 03, 2023

Canadian Death Metal quartet SERPENT CORPSE has just premiered the track ‘Let The Rats Feed’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Blood Sabbath”, which will be released on July 05, 2023 via Temple Of Mystery Records. The previously revealed ‘Nemesis’ can still be checked out over here. […]

June 02, 2023

On August 11, 2023 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “The Astral Gloom”, the sophomore full length from Danish / Italian Black Metallers THE RITE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It was recorded in December 2022 and features the following tracks: ‘Intro – The Evocation’, ‘The Spirit Of Mendes’, ‘The Fathomless Dark’, ‘Under A Lunar […]

June 01, 2023

On July 14, 2023 Me Saco Un Ojo Records, in co-operation with Dark Descent Records, will release “A Manifest Of Imperious Destiny”, a new mini album from Denmark’s Black / Deathers ASCENDENCY, on 12″ vinyl and CD formats, respectively. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘The Triumph Of Draconian Might’, ‘Victory – In […]

May 31, 2023

Polish old school Death Metallers CORTEGE will release their new album “Vandari” on June 22, 2023 via ADG Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at MAQ Records with Jarosław Toifl (CRYSTAL VIPER, DARZAMAT, INFERNAL WAR) and the cover artwork was created by the band’s drummer Kamil Szuszkiewicz. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Reluded’, ‘Behind The […]

May 30, 2023

UK based Death Metallers AGELESS SUMMONING will release their debut full length “Corrupting The Entempled Plane” via Dark Descent Records on July 21, 2023 on vinyl LP, CD, cassette tape and digitally. A first track entitled ‘Epoch Of Souls’ is already available for streaming at this location. The full tracklist of the album reads like […]

May 27, 2023

UK’s slamming brutal Death Grinders CREPITATION have released a third and final single from their upcoming sophomore full-length “Monstrous Eruption Of Impetuous Preposterosity”. You can stream ‘Rancid Blubbery Encrustments’ at this location now. The album will be released via Vicious Instinct Records on June 23, 2023. All additional info you will find at https://allmylinks.com/crepitation Rochester, […]

May 26, 2023

Florida based Death / Thrash Metal duo RONWE has just released their self-titled debut full length via Music-Records today. It features the following tracks: ‘Through This Door’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘Time’, ‘Under The Snow’, ‘Go To War’, ‘From The Sky’, ‘Hivemind’ and ‘Black Temple’. The album was recorded at RPM Studios and The Doorway To Studios and […]

May 25, 2023

Norwegian Black Metallers NATTVERD are streaming their upcoming fourth album, “I Helvetes Forakt”, in its entirety over here now. It will be released on May 26, 2023 via Soulseller Records. More NATTVERD info you will find at www.facebook.com/nattverdofficial Progressive Death Metallers HORRENDOUS have completed their fifth full length “Ontological Mysterium”, which will be released on […]

May 24, 2023

Minneapolis, Minnesota based Death / Black Metallers KOSTNATĚNÍ have just released a full album stream of their second full-length “Úpal” at this location. The album will be released on CD, gatefold vinyl and digital formats on May 26, 2023 via Willowtip Records. It was written and recorded from October 2020 to October 2021. The vocals […]

May 23, 2023

“Les Ombres Malades”, the sophomore full length from Canadian Black Metallers TRÉPAS, will be released on June 24, 2023 via Sepulchral Productions. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Aliénation’, ‘Les Ombres Malades’, ‘Désert De Cendres’, ‘Métamorphose’, ‘Le Manque Onirique’, ‘Altérité’ and ‘L’astre Noir’. All further TRÉPAS information you will find at www.facebook.com/trepasblackmetal German Black Metallers SERVANT have […]

May 22, 2023

Italian old school Doom / Death Metal three-piece CLAUSTRUM will release their self-titled album on June 09, 2023 via Unorthodox Emanations / Avantgarde Music on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Ecpirosi’, ‘Destined To Rot’, ‘Zombi Rats’, ‘Desire Of Death (Nuclear Death)’, ‘Hopeless Despair’, ‘Awaiting Doom’ and ‘Necroptosi’. […]

May 19, 2023

“Tongue Of Thorns”, the sophomore full length from Trondheim, Norway based blackened Death Metallers NEXORUM, has just been released via Non Serviam Records on digipak CD, vinyl and digitally. A full album stream is available at this location now. More about NEXORUM at www.facebook.com/nexorum.official Austrian melodic Deathers DYSTERSOL have just released an animated video for […]

May 18, 2023

New Jersey’s Death / Doom / Thrash quintet WORLD EATER will release their debut full length “An Insidious Remedy” via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on June 16, 2023 on CD and digital formats. You can already listen to the single ‘In Becoming God’ at this location. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Insidious Remedy’, […]

May 17, 2023

Florida Death Metallers HELLWITCH have just released a lyric video for ‘Solipsistic Immortality’ at this location. The song is featured on the band’s upcoming new album “Annihilational Intercention”, which will be released via Listenable Records digitally on June 02, 2023 and on CD, vinyl and cassette tape on June 30, 2023. Band leader Patrick Ranieri […]

May 16, 2023

On June 30, 2023 Osmose Productions will release the comeback EP of Mexico’s Black / Deathers DEMONIZED, “Abyss Vanguard”, on jewel case CD and 12″ vinyl formats. Vomit Records will release a digipak CD in the US. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Mali Triumphantes’, ‘Unleash The Devils Bane’, ‘Lit The Cavernous Cauldrons’, […]

May 15, 2023

On July 14, 2023 Blood Harvest Records will release “Banquet Of Scum”, the debut full length from Toronto, Ontario based PUKEWRAITH, on vinyl LP format with one additional bonus track. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Grime Fiend’, ‘110 Crushed’, ‘Fleshmaster’, ‘Mire Stench’, ‘Cyclone Of Maggots’, ‘Cruisin With The Gravesmasher’, ‘Mucklord’ and ‘Sunbound 2097’ (bonus […]

May 13, 2023

Serbian Black Metallers KOLAC will release their third, self-titled, full-length later this year via Pest Records. An advance three track promo is available for streaming and free download over here and a visualizer video for the track ‘Eppur Si Muove’ can be watched at this location. More KOLAC info you will find at www.facebook.com/kolachorde Swedish […]

May 12, 2023

On July 14, 2023 Blood Harvest Records will release “Vortex Oblivion”, the debut full length from Indiana based Death Metallers DESEKRYPTOR, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Abysmal Resurrection’, ‘Tornadic Hordes’, ‘Festering Ulceration’, ‘Seeds Of Disease’, ‘Omen Of Terror’, ‘Dagger In The Christ’, ‘Vortex Oblivion’ and ‘Nervegas […]

May 11, 2023

On July 14, 2023 Personal Records will release “Of Madness And Evil Whispers”, the sophomore full length of Queretaro, Mexico based Death / Thrashers THE PIT, on CD format. The album’s full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Visions Of Doom Revealed’, ‘The Horror Substance’, ‘Megalithic Imprisonment’, ‘Eyeless God Of Death’, ‘A Desolation Sign’, ‘Aeons Of Hate’, […]

May 10, 2023

On July 28, 2023 Dying Victims Productions will release the debut album of Sweden’s thrashing Death Metallers ATONEMENT, “Sadistic Invaders”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Hellish Delight’, ‘Await The Command’, ‘Fatal Militia’, ‘Axe Of Death’, ‘Evil Disaster’, ‘Lust For Sin’, ‘Unholy Sorcery’, ‘Death Merchant’, ‘Evil Minds’ […]

May 09, 2023

San Diego, California based Doom / Deathers TUMULATION will release their debut full length “Haunted Funeral Creations” via Hammerheart Records on CD, LP and digitally in August 2023. The band features members from CONJURETH. For more info and regular updates please follow TUMULATION at www.facebook.com/tumulation Texas based Black Metallers NECROFIER will be releasing their second […]

May 08, 2023

On June 30, 2023 Memento Mori will release “Spectral Intercession”, the debut full length from Scotland’s old school Death Metallers COFFIN MULCH. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Spectral Intercession’, ‘Into The Blood’, ‘Mental Suicide’, ‘In The Grip Of Death’, ‘Fall Of Gaia’, ‘Gateway To The Unseen’, ‘Infernal Mass’ and ‘Eternal Enslavement’. You […]

May 06, 2023

On July 05, 2023 Temple Of Mystery Records will release “Blood Sabbath”, the debut full length from Montreal, Canada based SERPENT CORPSE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Spell Of The Eternal Serpent’, ‘Electric Eye’, ‘Nemesis’, ‘Let The Rats Feed’, ‘Land Of Rot And Misfortune’, ‘Crucifxion Shrine’, […]

May 05, 2023

“Death Mountain”, the debut full-length of Danish Death Metallers BLOODGUTTER, has just been released via Trollzorn Records. It was mastered by Jacob Bredahl at Dead Rat Studios. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Katabatic Death Wind’, ‘Rot Awaits’, ‘Artillery Supremacy’, ‘Torture Sacrifice’, ‘Down The Gutter’, ‘For The Empire’, ‘Unternehmen Gericht’, ‘Fill The Graves’, ‘Whirlwind Of Doom’, ‘Jaws […]

May 04, 2023

On May 26, 2023 Polish Black Metallers INTO DARK will release a new EP entitled “I, Glance” on CD and digitally. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Przemysław Nowak at Impressive-Art Studio (ASGAARD, ODRAZA, OUTRE, DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS) and the cover artwork was created by Piotr Kiełb. The following tracks will be featured on it: […]

May 03, 2023

Swedish Black Metallers CRAFT will play a string of festival dates in May and June 2023. Included are appearances at the “Ascension Festival” in Reykjavik, Iceland and a small Mexican run. The band issued the following comments about it: “This week, from May 4-7th, CRAFT will cross the pond to deliver darkness and chaos in […]

May 02, 2023

On May 04, 2023 Caligari Records will release “Demo DCLXVI”, the debut demo of Portuguese Black Metal one man band HEXAKOSIOIHEXEKONTAHEXAPHILIA, on cassette tape format. A full stream of it is available over here now. HEXAKOSIOIHEXEKONTAHEXAPHILIA is the solo project of Tiúval, who is also active with ISRATHOUM, HALF VISIBLE PRESENCE, MERIHEM, BLUTVIAL and Nomad […]

May 01, 2023

On May 29, 2023 Lexington, Kentucky based Death / Thrashers TOMBSTALKER will release a new EP entitled “Age Of Darkness” via Boris Records on 12″ vinyl and cassette tape formats. The CD version will be released via Morbid Aggressor Productions. It was recorded at Sneak Attack Studios. The following tracks will be featured on it: […]

April 28, 2023

“Negative Mangel Attitude”, the sophomore full length from Portugal based Hardcore Punk Metal act SYSTEMIK VIØLENCE, will be released on June 30, 2023. RSR Records will release the vinyl LP version, Doomed Records and Ragingplanet will release the CD version and Regulator Records and Ring Leader will release the cassette tape version. The following tracks […]

April 27, 2023

Japanese Death Metallers DEFILED are streaming their new album “The Highest Level” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 28, 2023 via Season Of Mist on vinyl LP (in various colours) and digipak CD. More DEFILED info you will find at www.facebook.com/defiled Next month Greek Black Metallers LUCIFER’S CHILD […]

April 26, 2023

US Black Metallers PROFANATICA will kick off their European headliner tour at SWR Festival in Barroselas, Portugal on April 28, 2023. The tour will run through 15 countries until it ends at the RCA Club in Lisbon, Portugal on May 27, 2023. NECROBODE from Portugal will be joining the tour as a direct support. You […]

April 25, 2023

“Götterspiel: Dunkle Zeiten”, the new album from German melodic Death Metallers BOSPARANS FALL, will be released on May 26, 2023 via MDD on jewel case CD and as a limited digipak CD with alternative artwork in a premium aluminium box, which contains a patch and a puzzle map as well as a game / collector […]

April 22, 2023

Italian Death Metallers VALGRIND will release their fifth full length “Millennium Of Night Bliss” on April 24, 2023 via Memento Mori. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Teshub’, ‘Banished By Celestial Harmonies’, ‘Millennium Of Night Bliss’, ‘Tenebra Corona Mundi’, ‘Dark Winds Of Avalon’, ‘Lament Of The Black Penitents (Glory Is The Sun Of The Dead)’, […]

April 21, 2023

“Six Songs With The Devil”, the 1994 demo from DESTRÖYER 666, will be re-released on vinyl via Season Of Mist on June 23, 2023 in various vinyl colours. A full stream is available at this location. You can follow DESTROYER 666 at www.facebook.com/destroyer666page “Blood Is Life”, the 1996 debut full length from German Death Metallers […]

April 20, 2023

Dutch Death Metallers GRACELESS have been signed by Listenable Records. The band’s fourth full-length album will be released early next year. In the meantime the GRACELESS back catalogue (previously released on Raw Skull Records) will be re-released via Listenable Records with bonus tracks in late June. More about GRACELESS at www.facebook.com/graceless.osdm Bay Area Thrashers FORBIDDEN […]

April 19, 2023

Brisbane, Australia based Death Metallers PUSTILENCE will release their debut full length “Beliefs Of Dead Stargazers And Soothsayers” on April 24, 2023 via Memento Mori (CD version) in co-operation with Rotted Life (cassette tape and digital formats). Rotted Life will also release the vinyl version later this year. A full album stream is already available […]

April 18, 2023

“Cross. Deny. Glorify.”, the third full-length of French Death Metallers ATHANATHEOS, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album has just been released via Lavadome Productions. It was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered between July 2019 to December 2022 at the Atheistic Dungeon by Samuel Girard. The cover artwork is a painting […]

April 17, 2023

On June 02, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “So Old”, the sophomore full length from Norwegian Black Metallers KVAD, on CD format. The vinyl version will follow later. You can already stream the album’s first single ‘I Long For The Fires’ over here. The cover artwork was created by Greallach. The full “So Old” […]

April 15, 2023

Ohio based Death / Thrashers DIESOMNIA will release their debut EP “Pray For The Flood” on June 16, 2023. A lyric video for the EP’s first single ‘No Truth’ can be checked out at this location already. The EP’s complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Pray For The Flood’, ‘No Truth’, ‘Blood Red Sorrow’, ‘The Art […]

April 14, 2023

Italian Death Metallers CROWNSHARD have just released a new EP entitled “Awareness”. It was produced by Cesare Fioriti and CROWNSHARD and mixed and mastered by Cesare Fioriti at CeceRock Studio. The artwork was created by Cesare Fioriti. A full stream is available at the band’s Bandcamp site. Additionally you can watch a lyric video of […]

April 13, 2023

Australian Death Metallers CEMETERY URN have just revealed a new track entitled ‘Damnation Is In The Blood’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full length “Suffer The Fallen”, which will be out this summer via Hells Headbangers on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It was produced by […]

April 12, 2023

Indian Death Metallers KAAL NAGINI will release their debut EP “Refracted Lights Of A Blind God” on April 14, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions. It will feature the following four tracks: ‘Nameless Archetype Of Pantheonless Antiquity’, ‘Refracted Lights Of A Blind God’, ‘Lord Of The Two Doors And The Seven Portals’ and ‘Double Tongued Serpent […]

April 11, 2023

American Black Metallers SEVER will release their upcoming debut full length “At Midnight, By Torch Light” on April 14, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Abyssonaut’, ‘Lunar Sacrifice’, ‘Sunset In The West’, ‘Hammer Of Vengeance’, ‘At Midnight, By Torch Light’ and ‘Eastern Boar’. A full album stream is […]

April 10, 2023

Polish Death Metallers MORRATH will release their first full-length “Centuries Of Blindness” on April 20, 2023 via Metal Is The Law Productions (Europe) and Diabolus Production (US). It was produced by Krzysztof Kostencki at Tetra Wave Studio and the album cover was created by the band’s bassist Mieszko Jankowski. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘No God […]

April 08, 2023

French atmospheric Black Metal trio AODON will release their third full length “Portraits” on June 09, 2023 via Willowtip Records on CD, vinyl and digital formats. The album’s first single ‘Mayerson’ can already be streamed at this location. The complete “Portraits” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Swen’, ‘Egon’, ‘Mayerson’, ‘Adam’, ‘Miquella’, ‘Andreas’, ‘Liza’, ‘Inaki’ and ‘Sheelagh’. […]

April 07, 2023

Swedish Death Metallers OMNICIDAL have just released their debut full length “The Omnicidalist” via Non Serviam Records on digipak CD and digitally today. A full album stream is available at this location now. For more band information please visit www.facebook.com/omnicidalofficial “Grebbeberg”, the new album from Dutch Black Metallers SAMMATH, will be released on June 16, […]

April 06, 2023

“Nebelung”, the eighth full-length of German Pagan Black Metallers MINAS MORGUL, will be released on June 02, 2023 on digipak CD, gatefold LP and digitally via Trollzorn Records. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Beginn’, ‘Nebelung’, ‘Trümmer’, ‘Ritual’, ‘Inter Stellas’, ‘Morast’, ‘Wolfskind’, ‘Aufbruch’ and ‘Lethargie’. A lyric video for ‘Inter Stellas’ can already […]

April 05, 2023

On May 05, 2023 Signal Rex will release the fourth full length from Portuguese Black Metallers ORDEM SATÂNICA, “Perpetuum Satanas”, on vinyl LP format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Trilho Ceremonial’, ‘Cidade Dos Mortos’, ‘Templo De Merda Humana’, ‘Putas, Sémen E Sangue’, ‘Sob A Influência… De Satan’, ‘Vermelha Visão De Outrora’, ‘Moribundo Sicário De […]

April 04, 2023

French Death Metallers ATHANATHEOS have just premiered another song from their upcoming third full-length “Cross. Deny. Glorify.”. You can check out ‘You Were Not’ at this location. The album will be released on April 14, 2023 via Lavadome Productions. It was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered between July 2019 and December 2022 at the Atheistic […]

April 03, 2023

Kansas based Death Metallers GAROTED will release their fourth full-length “Bewitchment Of The Dark Ages” on May 26, 2023 via Lavadome Productions on CD and digitally. A first song, entitled ‘Rites Of Sinister Defilement’, can already be streamed at this location. The album’s complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Infernal Death’s Majesty’, ‘Black Canticle Of Horror’, […]

April 01, 2023

Italian Death Metallers VALGRIND have just premiered the title track of their upcoming fifth full length “Millennium Of Night Bliss” at this location. The album will be released on April 24, 2023 via Memento Mori. The previously revealed ‘Teshub’ can still be streamed over here. The full “Millennium Of Night Bliss” tracklist reads as follows: […]

March 31, 2023

Brazilian Black / Death Metallers GRAVE DESECRATOR will release their upcoming fourth full-length “Immundissime Spiritus” on May 12, 2023 through their own label Caverna De Sangue Productions. It will be licensed to labels from different countries to ensure widespread distribution. The album was recorded at the band’s home studio, HCS Studio and Tellus Studio from […]

March 30, 2023

Swedish sci-fi Thrash duo SENTINEL SIRENS has just premiered the track ‘The Dome Cyclotron’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut album “Orbithon Wave”, which will be released on April 28, 2023 via Chaos Records. The previously revealed ‘Monstrum Pandelum’ can still be streamed over here. The complete “Orbithon Wave” tracklist […]

March 28, 2023

Hells Headbangers have signed Texas based Black’n’Rollers HEXELLA (pronounced: Hex-Ay-a). The band’s debut album will be released through the label early next year. The band was originally started as a studio project in 2019 by Noelia Garza (vocals, lyrics and songwriter) and JD De La Rosa, who helped on drums during the writing process and […]

March 27, 2023

“The Perpetuated Festering”, the debut full length from Netherlands based old school Death Metallers NECROTESQUE, is available for streaming at this location now. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Rick Valcon at The Meister Geleen (DEAD END, MARTYR, SECTARIAN) and the cover artwork was created by Dedy Badic Art (ANATOMIA, DEMONICAL REVEL IN FLESH). […]

March 25, 2023

American Black Metallers LAMP OF MURMUUR are streaming their third album “Saturnian Bloodstorm” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 26, 2023 via Argento Records (Europe) in co-operation with Not Kvlt Records (USA). For more LAMP OF MURMUUR please visit https://lampofmurmuur.bandcamp.com

March 24, 2023

Dublin, Ireland based Black / Death / Avantgarde Metallers MOLEKH will release their debut full-length “Ritus” on March 27, 2023 via Pale Ghoul Recordings (cassette tape) and Bent Window Records (CD). It was recorded by Shauny Cads at Hellfire Studio (ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, DREAD SOVEREIGN, MALTHUSIAN), mixed by Shauny Cads at Last Light Recordings and mastered […]

March 23, 2023

On April 22, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “Eisig’ Romantik”, the third full length from German Black Metallers NACHTIG, on digipak CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following four lengthy tracks: ‘Ewig Kalt’, ‘Die Alte Welt’, ‘Eisig’ Romantik’ and ‘Der Klang Der Natur’. The opener is already available for streaming over […]

March 22, 2023

On April 22, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “Ab Amitia Pulsae”, the fourth full length from German Black Metallers MAVORIM, on CD, A5 digipak and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Zeitgeist’, ‘Ein Zerrbild Aller Leiden’, ‘Das Joch Der Schande’, ‘Bis Nur Noch Knochen Übrig Bleibt’, ‘Was Des Lebens Nicht Wert’, […]

March 21, 2023

On April 28, 2023 Hells Headbangers will release “Decomposing Spells”, the third full length from blackened Horror Metal act VAULTWRAITH, on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Wax Cylinder Apparition’, ‘The Devil’s Dish Served Cold’, ‘Decomposing Spells’, ‘Carnivorous Coven’, ‘Church Burned’, ‘The Sinister Scythe’, ‘Full Circle Possession’, ‘Hearse Hauntress’, ‘The Mortuary Succubus’ and […]

March 20, 2023

Polish progressive blackened Doom / Deathers VERITI RITUS will self-release their debut full length “Defixiones” as a jewelcase CD and digitally on March 29, 2023. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Mateusz Chruściel at Underworld Studio and the cover artwork was created by Piotr Tomala (ex – ETERNAL DEFORMITY). You can already listen to […]

March 18, 2023

Finnish blackened Death Metal three-piece ANIMA HERETICAE has just released a video for ‘Cimmerian Darkness’ at this location. It was directed by the band’s drummer Teppo Ristola and features Jussi Matilainen from WHERE’S MY BIBLE as an actor. The song will be part of the band’s upcoming debut full length album, which will be released […]

March 17, 2023

US Black Metallers VREDENSDAL have just premiered the third and final single from their upcoming new full-length “Sonic Devotion To Darkness”. You can stream ‘Svøpt I Blod’ over here. The album will be released on March 31, 2023 via Soulseller Records. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Between Worlds (Intro)’, ‘The Chaos Rite’, ‘The Eye […]

March 16, 2023

Finnish Doom / Deathers HOODED MENACE have just re-signed to Season Of Mist for the release of their next full-length via the label. The band commented on it as follows: “We’re looking forward to work with Season Of Mist for more HOODED MENACE music! This is the first time for us to re-sign to any […]

March 15, 2023

Danish / Turkish Death Metallers HYPERDONTIA have just released a new EP entitled “Deranged” via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl), in co-operation with Dark Descent Records (CD) and Desiccated Productions (cassette tape). It features the following four tracks: ‘Nauseous Hallucinations’, ‘Deluded’, ‘Gagging In Colvulsion’ and ‘Degradations Of The Flesh’. You can check out a […]

March 14, 2023

Irish Black Metallers VERMINOUS SERPENT are streaming their debut full length “The Malign Covenant” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 17, 2023 via Amor Fati Productions. For all further information please visit www.amor-fati-productions.de or www.facebook.com/amorfatiprod On April 14, 2023 German Thrashers DEIMOS’ DAWN will release their debut full […]

March 13, 2023

American Black Metallers SEVER have just premiered the track ‘Lunar Sacrifice’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “At Midnight, By Torch Light”, which will be released on April 14, 2023 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Abyssonaut’ can still be streamed over here. Here’s the complete […]

March 11, 2023

On May 26, 2023 Dying Victims Productions will release “Blackstar Oppression Regime”, the debut mini album from Finland based blackened Speed Metallers RAPID, on 12″ vinyl and CD formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Manticore’, ‘The Arrival’, ‘Edge Of Eternity’ and ‘Marines Of The Blackstar’. The CD version will also feature the […]

March 10, 2023

Swedish Death Metallers OMNICIDAL have just revealed their new single ‘WWD’ over here. The song will be featured on the band’s debut full length “The Omnicidalist”, which will be released on April 07, 2023 via Non Serviam Records on digipak CD and digitally. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘By Knife’, ‘WWD’, ‘The […]

March 09, 2023

On May 26, 2023 Dying Victims Productions will release “Serpent’s Call”, the debut full length from Belgium’s Speed Metallers VIOLENT SIN, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Serpent’s Call’, ‘Malicious Stirring’, ‘Awaiting The Gallows’, ‘Deacon Of Death’, ‘Nuns Are No Fun’, ‘Pyromaniac’, ‘Burn’, ‘The Original […]

March 08, 2023

Costa Rica based Death Metallers ASTRIFEROUS will release their debut full length “Pulsations From The Black Orb” on March 10, 2023 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl version) in co-operation with Pulverised Records (CD version). It will feature the following tracks: ‘Intro (The Black Orb)’, ‘Blinding The Seven Eyes Of God’, ‘Teleport Haze’, ‘Metasymbiosis’, […]

March 07, 2023

Swedish old school Death Metallers IMPERISHABLE will release their debut full length “Come, Sweet Death” via Hammerheart Records on June 09, 2023 on CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Venomous’, ‘Infernal Lust’, ‘The Perennial Desire’, ‘The Phantasm’, ‘Vertiginous’, ‘Teeth Of The Hydra’, ‘Deathspawn’, ‘Fangs’, ‘Prelude’, ‘Come, Sweet Death’ and ‘Once My […]

March 06, 2023

Sacramento, California based Black Metal duo MINENWERFER will release their fourth full length “Feuerwalze” on March 10, 2023 via Osmose Productions. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Cemetery Fields’, ‘Feuerwalze’, ‘Eternal Attrition’, ‘Nachtschreck’, ‘Sturmtruppen III (Sommekämpfer)’, ‘Shrapnel Exsanguination’ and ‘Labyrinthine Trench Sectors’. A full album stream is available over here. All additional MINENWERFER information you will find […]

March 04, 2023

Czech Death / Black Metallers KOSTNATĚNÍ will release their second album “Úpal” on CD, gatefold vinyl and digital formats on May 26, 2023 via Willowtip Records. It was recorded from October 2020 to October 2021. The vocals were recorded in late 2021 to early 2022 and the drums were mixed and recorded in the fall […]

March 03, 2023

US Black Metallers VREDENSDAL have just released a second single from their upcoming new album “Sonic Devotion To Darkness”. You can check out ‘Nightgrasp’ at this location. The album will be released via Soulseller Records on March 31, 2023. It features the following tracks: ‘Between Worlds’, ‘The Chaos Rite’, ‘The Eye In The Well’, ‘Nightgrasp’, […]

March 02, 2023

Greek melodic Doom / Deathers OCEAN OF GRIEF will release their sophomore full length “Pale Existence” on March 03, 2023 via Personal Records. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Poetry For The Dead’, ‘Dale Of Haunted Shades’, ‘Unspoken Actions’, ‘Imprisoned Between Worlds’, ‘Cryptic Constellations’, ‘Pale Wisdom’ and ‘Undeserving’. A full album stream you […]

March 01, 2023

On March 31, 2023 Hells Headbangers will release the self-titled debut EP from old school Hardcore Punks BLOODY APOSTLES on 7″ vinyl format. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Essentially Expendable’, ‘Bye Bye Kathy’, ‘Major Threat’, ‘Cop Klan’, ‘Scorpion’ and ‘I Will Not Cooperate’. BLOODY APOSTLES features Paul Ledney (PROFANATICA / HAVOHEJ), Malcolm Tent (ANTISEEN […]

February 28, 2023

“Malum Supplicium”, the third full length from Portuguese symphonic Black Metallers CAEDEOUS, will be released as a double CD on April 21, 2023 via Black Sunset / MDD. It was mixed and mastered at Gray Matter Audio Studios in Soham, England by Rich Gray (ANNIHILATOR), who also worked as the session bass player on the […]

February 27, 2023

On March 31, 2023 Werewolf Records will release “Wolves Of The Northern Moon”, the sophomore full-length of Finland’s Black Metallers GRIEVE, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Wolves Of The Wintermoon’, ‘Ancient Enemy Of Life’, ‘Twilight Woods’, ‘Damnation Nocturne’, ‘Glacier’, ‘Deep In The […]

February 24, 2023

Vampyric Metal Punks SPITER have just released a video for ‘Foreshadow’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s debut full length “Bathe The Babe In Bats’ Blood”, which was released via Hells Headbangers last year. SPITER features members of labelmates SHITFUCKER and DEVIL MASTER. More SPITER you will find at https://spiter.bandcamp.com German […]

February 23, 2023

Dutch Death Metallers BODYFARM are streaming their upcoming fifth album “Ultimate Abomination” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on February 24, 2023 via Edged Circle Productions. In support of the album, BODYFARM will be touring in Europe with DESTROYER 666 next month. For more info and regular updates check out […]

February 22, 2023

‘Vile Evil Rotted Over’, the first new track in eight years from Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED, will be released on February 28, 2023, just to commemorate the first year since Verónica Váquez, the wife of vocalist Dave Rotten, passed away after two years of fighting cancer. The lyrics, as well as the detail on the […]

February 21, 2023

“Flagellum Universalis”, the third album from Greek Black Metallers HERETIC CULT REDEEMER, will be released on April 21, 2023 via III Damnation Productions on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Lunar Reign – Lunar Apogee’, ‘Intoxication Divine’, ‘Ascending Perfection’, ‘Lapsit Exillis’, ‘The Woven Chords Of Ecstasy’, […]

February 20, 2023

Chilean Death Metallers PUTRID YELL will release their debut full-length “Consuming Aberration” on April 14, 2023 via Pulverised Records. It was recorded and mixed by Cristian Leon at Lion’s Roar Studio (RIPPER, HELLISH, DEARTHSVN), mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studio (HORRENDOUS, SUFFERING HOUR, BLOOD INCANTATION, ROPE SECT) and features artwork by Putrid Matt […]

February 18, 2023

Irish Black Metallers VERMINOUS SERPENT have just premiered the track ‘Seraphim Falls’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “The Malign Covenant”, which will be released on March 17, 2023 via Amor Fati Productions. The previously revealed ‘Transcendent Pyre’ can still be streamed over here. The full tracklist […]

February 17, 2023

Chilean Death Metallers SEPULCRUM have just premiered the track ‘Arousing The Putrid Flesh’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Lamentation Of Immolated Souls”, which will be released on March 17, 2023 via Chaos Records (CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape editions in Chile), in co-operation with Canometal […]

February 16, 2023

On April 14, 2023 Babylon Doom Cult Records will release “Dwaallicht”, the debut full length from Tilburg, Netherlands based atmospheric Black Metal two-piece WITTE WIEVEN on vinyl LP format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Ontsponnen Uit De Diepte’, ‘Koorddanser’, ‘Drogbeeld’, ‘Het Mistige Zicht’, ‘Kringen’ and ‘Met Beide Benen In Het Niets (Live)’. […]

February 15, 2023

On February 24, 2023 Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE will release a new single entitled ‘Latrodectus’ via Soulseller Records. It was recorded at Mayhem Music Sound Studio and mixed and mastered by Ronnie Björnström at The Mixroom. The artwork was created by Jon Tønnesen. The band’s founding member Daniel “Død” Olaisen commented on it […]

February 14, 2023

On April 14, 2023 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Refracted Lights Of A Blind God”, the debut EP from Kolkata, India based Death Metal trio KAAL NAGINI, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Nameless Archetype Of Pantheonless Antiquity’, ‘Refracted Lights Of A Blind God’, ‘Lord Of The Two Doors […]

February 12, 2023

At the end of May 2023 Bavaria, Germany based melodic Black Metallers MAAHES and Czech melodic Death Metallers INNERSPHERE will be on a mini tour together in Germany. The bands will play shows in Greifswald, Hamburg, Helmstedt and Frankfurt. A MAAHES video for the track ‘Invincible’ is available at this location, a video for INNERSPHERE’s […]

February 11, 2023

Orange County, California based Grinders PHOBIA have just released a new single via Willowtip Records. An official video for ‘Death To Leeches’ is available at this location. Frontman / vocalist Shane The Pain commented on it as follows: “It has been awhile since we have released anything from PHOBIA. The past couple of years have […]

February 10, 2023

Swedish Death Metallers DEATH REICH will release their debut full length “Disharmony” on March 17, 2023 via Non Serviam Records on CD, LP and digitally. The band was founded in 2018 by Jonas Blom (RUNEMAGICK, ex – SACRAMENTUM, TRIDENT, GRIEF OF EMERALD and ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET) and has previously released two […]

February 09, 2023

Polish Black Metallers TERRESTRIAL HOSPICE will release their second album “Caviary To The General” on February 10, 2023 via Ancient Dead Productions on CD and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Rat In A Burning Cage’, ‘In The Streams Of Phlegethon’, ‘December Night’, ‘Extinction Delight’, ‘Verminous Spawn’, ‘The Last Dance’, ‘Memoir’, ‘Path […]

February 08, 2023

On March 31, 2023 Osmose Productions will release “Seven Acts To Apocalypse”, the sophomore full length of Brazil’s THE EVIL, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The album features guitarist Iossif, probably better known as Wagner Antichrist, formerly of SARCÓFAGO and SEPULTURA. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Envy’, ‘Pride’, ‘Greed’, ‘Sloth’, ‘Lust’, ‘Voracity’ and ‘Wrath’. […]

February 07, 2023

“Islands In Cosmic Darkness”, the debut full length from Italian Black Metallers THYSIA, will be released via Chaos Records on April 07, 2023 on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Nexus Of Cataclysmic Forces’, ‘Scorched Bronze Earth’, ‘Phrenes’, ‘Psallo’, ‘Communicating Halls Of The Netherworld’, ‘Moira Krataià’, ‘Spiritual Desert’ and ‘Islands In Cosmic Darkness’. […]

February 06, 2023

US Black Metal duo HÄXANU is streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “Totenpass” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on February 07, 2023 via Amor Fati Productions. For more information please visit www.amor-fati-productions.de or www.facebook.com/amorfatiprod On March 15, 2023 Me Saco Un Ojo Records, in co-operation with Rotted Life Records, […]

February 04, 2023

US Death Metallers DYING FETUS have just released a video for ‘Unbridled Fury’ at this location. A previously released video for ‘Compulsion For Cruelty’ can still be watched over here. A full collection of DYING FETUS music videos and live performances is available via YouTube. The band has just started their European tour with support […]

February 03, 2023

Finnish Death Metallers TRAMALIZER have just revealed a third song from their upcoming debut full-length “Fumes Of Funeral Pyres”. You can watch a video (in VHS style) for ‘As They Are Put To Sleep’ at this location. The album will be released via Soulseller Records on February 17, 2023 on CD, vinyl and digitally. The […]

February 02, 2023

Swedish old school Thrashers MORPHETIK will release their sophomore full length “Proclamations Of War” on February 24, 2023 via Witches Brew on CD and digitally. It was recorded by Franco Escalona (NIGHTRAGE, ALWAYS WAR) and mixed and mastered by Jocke Rydbjer (WOLFBRIGADE). The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘March Of The Fallen’, ‘Death […]

February 01, 2023

Berlin, Germany based Thrashers DEIMOS’ DAWN will release their debut full length “Anthem Of The Lost” on April 14, 2023 via MDD Records on CD and vinyl. The band features Marc Grewe (ex – MORGOTH) on vocals. The material was recorded at the studio of Corny Rambadt (SODOM, DISBELIEF), ex – SODOM guitarist Andy Brings […]

January 31, 2023

Miami, Florida based Black / Deathers INFERION will reissue their long out-of-of-print 1999 debut full length “Given To the Ground” on February 10, 2023 on digipak CD and digitally. The album has been remastered and the digital version will include three bonus tracks, re-recorded versions of ‘Entering Death Without A Name’, ‘Killing Off Life’ and […]

January 30, 2023

On March 17, 2023 Eternal Death will release “Hermitic Fire”, the new EP from US Black Metallers DEATH VANISH, on cassette tape format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Conquer With Solar Might’, ‘From Down There’, ‘Old Magick And Tyrant’, ‘Hermitic Fire’ and ‘Doctrine Of A Beast’. You can already check out ‘From Down There’ […]

January 28, 2023

Copenhagen, Denmark based Death Grinders SEQUESTRUM (featuring members of CHAOTIAN and UNDERGANG) have just released their debut EP “Pickled Preservation” via Extremely Rotten Productions. It was recorded at Mayhem Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark and mixed and mastered by J. B. Hviid. The following tracks appear on it: ‘Giblet Excreter’, ‘Preserved To Last’, ‘Necromucouphagia’, ‘Guts’, ‘Consigned […]

January 27, 2023

On February 27, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “Naar All Tid Er Omme”, the sophomore full length of Norwegian Black Metallers UNHOLY CRAFT, on CD format. The vinyl version will follow later this year, as well as the band’s debut album via different underground labels. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Naar All Tid […]

January 26, 2023

Italian progressive Death Metallers SADIST have re-recorded their classic song ‘Breathin’ Cancer’ for the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album “Above The Light”. You can check out a video for it at this location. The band commented on it as follows: “As SADIST’s debut album “Above The Light” turns 30 this year, we felt […]

January 25, 2023

Finnish Death Grinders SONIC POISON are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Eruption” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on January 27, 2023 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl edition) in co-operation with Pulverised Records (CD edition). More SONIC POISON info you will find at www.facebook.com/sonicpoison On February 27, 2023 […]

January 24, 2023

Italy based technical Death Metallers MAZE OF SOTHOTH have just premiered ‘Scorn Of Flesh’, a track of their upcoming sophomore full length “Extirpated Light”, at this location. The album will be released on March 24, 2023 via Everlasting Spew Records. MAZE OF SOTHOTH features members from BEHEADED and RIEXHUMATION. You can follow the band at […]

January 23, 2023

German blackened Death Metallers THRON will release their fourth full length “Dust” on March 31, 2023 via Listenable Records. The album was recorded at Black Halo Studios in Rheinfelden, Chäuer Studios in Bärn and RL Studios in Freiburg in 2022. It was mixed and mastered at Iguana Studios in March-Buchheim by Christoph Brandes in October […]

January 21, 2023

“Apotheosis”, the fourth full-length from Danish Death Metallers DEIQUISITOR, has just been released on vinyl, CD and cassette tape formats via Extremely Rotten Productions in co-operation with Night Shroud Records. It was recorded at Phlegm Studios in Lejre and mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson of Earhammer Productions. A full album stream is available at […]

January 20, 2023

San Diego, California based Death Metal four-piece CONJURETH is streaming their upcoming sophomore full length “The Parasitic Chambers” in its entirety at this location now. The cover artwork was created by Erskine Designs. The album will be released on January 23, 2023 via Memento Mori. More CONJURETH info you will find at www.facebook.com/conjureth Finnish Death […]

January 19, 2023

On March 21, 2023 Purity Through Fire will release “Vulgäre, Deutsche Hassmusik”, the third full length from German Black Metallers EISENKULT, on CD, A5 digipak and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP edition will follow later this year. The first advance track ‘Bizarr Und Erbärmlich’ can already be streamed at this location. The album’s full […]

January 18, 2023

Finnish Death Metallers ASHEN TOMB are streaming their self-titled debut EP in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on January 20, 2023 via Personal Records on transparent CD. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/ashentomb On February 04, 2023 German melodic Death / Black Metallers BRIMSTONE GATE will release their […]

January 17, 2023

US Black Metal HÄXANU duo has just premiered the track ‘Ephòdion’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore full length “Totenpass”, which will released via via Amor Fati Productions on February 07, 2023. The previously revealed ‘Death Euphoria’ can still be streamed over here. The album’s full tracklist reads as […]

January 16, 2023

British Black Metallers OLD FOREST will release their seventh full-length “Sutwyke” via Soulseller Records on March 31, 2023. It was written and recorded from 2020 to 2022 and will feature the following tracks: ‘Faust Recants (Satan Cometh)’, ‘Black Hearts Of Sutwyke’, ‘Zodiac Of War’, ‘Winter Years Begin’, ‘Master Of Arachnids’, ‘Witch Of Prague Pt. 1’, […]

January 14, 2023

Swiss melodic Death / Thrashers KATAPULT have just released a video for ‘Sweetheart Come’ at this location. The song is featured on the band’s debut full length “Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes”, which was released last November via Discouraged Records. For more information on KATAPULT please visit www.facebook.com/katapultthrash Polish Black Metallers TERRESTRIAL HOSPICE have […]

January 13, 2023

Colorado Springs based blackened Death Metallers OB NIXILIS will release their new full-length “Abhorred” on January 27, 2023 via Reaping Scythe Records on CD and digitally. It was recorded, mixed, produced and mastered by Jacob St. Amand at The Shadow Temple in Denver, Colorado. The cover art was created by Dennis Lee Hughes of Cythraul […]

January 12, 2023

Spanish Death Metallers SÖNAMBULA will release their third full length “Estasis Interrumpida” on CD and digital formats on March 09, 2023 via Xtreem Music. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Última Superviviente’, ‘Respirando Muerte’, ‘Caos Y Gloria’, ‘Oasis Lisérgico’, ‘Agua De Ruina’, ‘Cruz De La Desesperanza’, ‘Cuarentena’, ‘Fury 161’, ‘Pausa Solemne’, ‘Desolación’ and […]

January 11, 2023

I just got the really sad news that our good friend Doug Grandon of New Jersey based technical Death Metallers MASS PSYCHOSIS has passed away yesterday. He was diagnosed with MSA-C a while ago, which is an incurable neurological disease, with symptoms similar to Parkinson, that is causing painful muscle spasms and tremors. He was […]

January 10, 2023

“The Vision”, the third full length of German melodic old school Death Metallers DISMINDED, will be released on March 03, 2023 via Black Sunset / MDD. It was recorded in the summer of 2022 at Tim Schlichting’s Flashback Recording Studios and mixed and mastered by Harris Johns. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/dismindedofficial Netherlands based […]

January 09, 2023

“Vast Reaches Unclaimed”, the debut full length from US melodic Death Metallers MAJESTIES, will be released on March 03, 2023 via 20 Buck Spin. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘In Yearning, Alive’, ‘The World Unseen’, ‘Our Gracious Captors’, ‘Verdant Paths To Radiance’, ‘Across The Neverwhen’, ‘Seekers Of The Ineffable’, ‘Sidereal Spire’, ‘Temporal […]

January 07, 2023

Greek Black Metallers DEVISER have just released a video for ‘Death Is Life Eternal’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming new album “Evil Summons Evil”, which will be released on February 10, 2023 via Hammerheart Records. Additional DEVISER information you will find at www.facebook.com/deviserbandofficial On February 22, 2023 Amor Fati […]

January 06, 2023

On March 10, 2023 Pulverised Records will release “Vortex Of Disgust”, the third full-length from Swedish Death Metallers BASTARD GRAVE. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Sunder The Earth’, ‘Icon Bearer’, ‘Necrotic Ecstasy’, ‘Consumed And Forgotten’, ‘Nameless Horror’, ‘Hunger To Devour’, ‘Eternal Decomposition’ and ‘Vortex Of Disgust’. You can already stream ‘Necrotic Ecstasy’ […]

January 05, 2023

Finnish Death / Grinders SONIC POISON have just premiered three new tracks (‘War On Drugs’, ‘Eruption’ and ‘Radiate The Masses’) over here. They will all be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Eruption”, which will be released on January 27, 2023 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl version) in co-operation with Pulverised […]

January 04, 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia based Death Metallers OBSCURIAL have inked a deal with Memento Mori. The CD version of their second full-length will be released in the first half of 2024. More details will follow in the coming months. For more OBSCURIAL info, check out www.facebook.com/obscurialmusic Rochester, New York based progressive Death Metallers CONTRARIAN will release […]

January 03, 2023

Indianapolis, Indiana based Death Metal four-piece OBSCENE will be touring the US in support of their latest album “…From Dead Horizon To Dead Horizon” this spring with Shorewood, Illinois based Death / Thrashers MOLDER. The tour will kick off on March 31, 2023 in Chicago and ends on April 08, 2023 in Indianapolis. For more […]

January 02, 2023

Cleveland, Ohio based Speed / Thrash Metallers DESTRUCTOR have been signed by Shadow Kingdom Records. A new album has already been completed and will be released later in 2023 on vinyl, CD and cassette tape. For regular updates please follow DESTRUCTOR at www.facebook.com/destructormetal

January 01, 2023

A happy new year and massive thanks to every single one of you who sent in their top ten list for our BEST OF 2022 readers poll! You can check out the results at this location now.

December 30, 2022

Swedish melodic Death Metallers DEAD SUN will release their eighth full length “Soul Diseased” on February 02, 2023 via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. It was mixed and mastered by Håkan Stuvemark (WOMBBATH) and the cover art was created by Felipe Mora. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Sjuk Själ’, ‘Deeper […]

December 29, 2022

Santiago, Chile based Thrashers TRASTORNED have just premiered ‘Into The Void’, the title track of their upcoming debut full length, at this location. The album will be released on January 27, 2023 via Dying Victims Productions. The previously revealed ‘Insanity’ and ‘Metal Violence’ can still be checked out here, respectively here. The complete “Into The […]

December 28, 2022

New Orleans based Black / Death Metal trio ABYSMAL LORD is streaming their upcoming third full length “Bestiary Of Immortal Hunger” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on December 30, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl edition will follow next year. More about ABYSMAL LORD […]

December 27, 2022

Fukuoka, Japan based Goregrinders FESTERDECAY will release their debut full length “Reality Rotten To The Core” via Everlasting Spew Records on February 24, 2023. You can already check out the track ‘Rotten Fester Decay’ at this location. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063795272829 In January 2023 issue # 46 of Brazil’s ZINE DEATH […]

December 24, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers IRAE are streaming their anniversary recording “Assim Na Terra Como No Inferno” in its entirety at this location now. It has just been released via Signal Rex. More band info is available at www.facebook.com/irae666

December 23, 2022

On February 02, 2023 Caligari Records will release “Infernal Ordinance”, the sophomore full length from Nashville based doomy Black / Death Metal trio ACT OF IMPALEMENT, on CD and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Summoning The Final Conflagration’, ‘Bogbody’, ‘In Wolflight’, ‘Specters Of Unlight’, ‘Creeping Barrage’, ‘Atomic Hecatomb’, ‘Blasphemous Rebirth’, ‘Death […]

December 22, 2022

“…And The Sky Turns To Black… (The Dark Age Has Come)”, the third album from Brazilian Death Metallers HEADHUNTER D.C. has been re-released on black vinyl now via Peruvian label Crypts Of Eternity Productions, limited to 300 copies, including 50 copies on translucid vinyl. It comes with a 20-page A4 zine-sized colored booklet, a big […]

December 21, 2022

Chilean / Ecuadorian Black Metal duo GRYMMSTALT is streaming their upcoming debut full length “Anthems Of Mournful Despondency” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 21, 2022 via Signal Rex on CD format. The vinyl and tape versions will follow in March 2023. For more information please visit www.signalrex.com […]

December 20, 2022

Copenhagen, Denmark based Death / Grinders SEQUESTRUM (featuring members of CHAOTIAN and UNDERGANG) have just released a first single off their forthcoming debut EP, “Pickled Preservation”. You can stream ‘Preserved To Last’ at this location. The band commented on the song as follows: “‘Preserved To Last’ feels like a good presentation of what the band […]

December 19, 2022

20 Buck Spin will release two new full-length albums of US Deathers ULTHAR, “Anthronomicon” and “Helionomicon”, on February 17, 2023. Each album cover is half of a larger original piece created by Ian Miller (STORMKEEP, BOLT THROWER, Games Workshop). A first track entitled ‘Astranumeral Octave Chants’, from the “Anthronomicon” album, can already be checked out […]

December 18, 2022

Grinding Death / Thrashers DECAYING MARTYR have just released ‘Rotten Disposition’, a new single and 7″ picture disc, via The Charon Collective. A video for the song can be watch at this location. For more DECAYING MARTYR info please visit www.facebook.com/decayingmartyr

December 16, 2022

Dutch Death Metallers BODYFARM have just premiered a video for ‘Blasting Tyranny’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full length “Ultimate Abomination”, which will be released on February 24, 2023 via Edged Circle Productions. The previously revealed video for ‘Torment’ can still be watched over here. The complete […]

December 15, 2022

Mexican Black Metallers NIGRUM are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Elevenfold Tail” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 16, 2022 via Into Endless Chaos Records. All further NIGRUM info you will find at www.facebook.com/nigrumofficial Greek ROTTING CHRIST have just released a digital compilation featuring previously unreleased tracks. […]

December 14, 2022

On December 16, 2022 NoEvDia will release “Með Hamri”, the third album from Reykjavík, Iceland based Black Metallers MISÞYRMING. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Með Hamri’, ‘Með Harmi’, ‘Engin Miskunn’, ‘Engin Vorkunn’, ‘Blóðhefnd’ And ‘Aftaka’. Following the album’s release, the band will embark on a European tour in January 2023. The tour kicks off […]

December 13, 2022

Finnish Death Metallers TRAMALIZER will release their debut full length “Fumes Of Funeral Pyres” on February 17, 2023 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl and digitally. A first single and album pre-orders will be available in early January. More about TRAMALIZER at www.facebook.com/tramalizer Memento Mori have signed Spanish old school Death Metallers KRYPTICY. The band […]

December 11, 2022

Spanish Black Metallers OUIJA will release their third full length “Fathomless Hysteros” on December 26, 2022 via Negra Nit Distro. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Fathomless Hysteros’, ‘Bestia Negra’, ‘I See You Without Eyes’, ‘The Fifth Rider’, ‘Hijo Del Caído’, ‘Adversary’ and ‘Unbriedled Transylvanian Passion’. You can already watch a lyric video […]

December 10, 2022

Australian Black Metallers KRVNA are streaming their sophomore full length “For Thine Is The Kingdom Of The Flesh” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 12, 2022 via Third Eye Temple and Ancient Dead Productions on CD format. The cassette tape edition will be directly available from the band. […]

December 09, 2022

Finnish blackened Death Metallers BURYFICATION will release their debut EP “Leviathan” on December 13, 2022 on all major streaming services. More band info you will find at www.buryfication.com On February 24, 2023 Blood Harvest Records will release a new EP from Swedish Death Metallers NECROVATION, “Storm The Void / Starving Grave”, on 7″ vinyl and […]

December 08, 2022

2022 is coming to an end and longtime readers of VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE will already know what that means. In our good old tradition, we would like to hear from you, which ten releases impressed you the most the past twelve months. So please send us a list with your ten personal faves for […]

December 07, 2022

On February 07, 2023 Amor Fati Productions will release the sophomore full length from Black Metallers HÄXANU, “Totenpass”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Θάρσει’, ‘Death Euphoria’, ‘Thriambus’, ‘Threnoidia’, ‘Sparagmos’, ‘Ephòdion’, ‘οὐδεὶς ἀθάνατος’ and ‘Totenpass’. You can already stream ‘Death Euphoria’ over here. More information you will find at […]

December 06, 2022

Portland, Oregon based Deathgrind duo DEHISCENCE is streaming their debut mini album “Colony” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on December 09, 2022 via Chaos Records on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. The tape edition will be released by Seeds Of Doom Records. DEHISCENCE features members from DIABOLIC OATH and FUNEBRARUM. […]

December 05, 2022

“Caviary To The General”, the sophomore full length from Polish Black Metallers TERRESTRIAL HOSPICE, will be released on February 10, 2023 via Ancient Dead Productions on CD and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Rat In A Burning Cage’, ‘In The Streams Of Phlegethon’, ‘December Night’, ‘Extinction Delight’, ‘Vermin’, ‘The […]

December 04, 2022

Russian symphonic / epic Doom / Deathers MARE INFINITUM will release their third full length “Cryosleep” on December 16, 2022 via Solitude Productions on CD and digitally. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Your Final Bow’, ‘The Flight Of No Return’, ‘Event Horizon’, ‘Cryosleep’ and ‘Celestial Escapist’. You can already stream the album’s […]

December 03, 2022

American Black Metallers BAD MANOR are now streaming the track ‘Love Song’, a cover of Punk legends THE DAMNED, at this location. The song originally appeared on the sold out cassette edition of the band’s debut album “The Haunting”, which was limited to 93 copies (one of which was set on fire for reasons still […]

December 02, 2022

Hungarian atmospheric Black Metallers WITCHER have just released a video for ‘Hazatérés’ right here. The song appears on the band’s third full length “Lélekharang”, which was self-released on CD, tape and vinyl in October. A full album stream is available at this location. For all additional WITCHER information check out www.facebook.com/witcherband Greek Black Metallers DEVISER […]

December 01, 2022

On January 20, 2023 Personal Records will release the self-titled debut EP from Finnish Death Metallers ASHEN TOMB, on transparent CD. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘They Live Beneath’, ‘Graveless Abomination’ and ‘Bleak Earth That Used To Host The Ignorant Race That Foresaw Its Doom And Did Nothing (Exterminated The Pest That Once Depraved […]

November 30, 2022

Chilean blackened Thrashers HELLISH have just premiered the track ‘Violent, Bloody & Cold’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full length “The Dance Of The Four Elemental Serpents”, which will be released on December 16, 2022 via Dying Victims Productions (vinyl LP) in co-operation with Unspeakable Axe Records (CD). […]

November 29, 2022

“Clandestine Theurgy”, the third album from Canadian Black Metallers NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE, will be released on December 30, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl version will follow next year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Ceremonial Storm’, ‘Dark Spells Of The Infernal Spirit’, ‘Clandestine Theurgy’, ‘Unhallowed Exhumation’, ‘Triumphator Of Unearthly […]

November 28, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers IRAE have just premiered the new track ‘Símbolos Do Império’ at this location. It is featured on the band’s anniversary album “Assim Na Terra Como No Inferno”, which was released on November 23, 2022 via Signal Rex. The previously revealed ‘V Caminhv Primitiv’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist […]

November 25, 2022

Milwaukee, Wisconsin based progressive Death Metallers ANOMALY are streaming their sophomore full-length “Somewhere Within The Pines” in its entirety over here now. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Ryan Kutz at Cherry Pit Studios. For more band information please visit www.facebook.com/anomalymke Italian blackend Death Metallers SIRRUSH have just released a lyric video for ‘A […]

November 24, 2022

Italian blackened Thrashers EXTIRPATION are streaming their new mini album “The Endless Storm” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 25, 2022 via Chaos Records on CD format. The vinyl edition will follow next year. All further EXTIRPATION info you will find at www.facebook.com/extirpationband Finnish Black Metallers RIENAUS will […]

November 23, 2022

“Consécration Cadavérique”, the debut full length from Québec, Canada based Black Metallers ORPHIQUE, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It will be released on November 24, 2022 via Sepulchral Productions. For more info please visit www.sepulchralproductions.com or www.facebook.com/sepulchral.prods Dutch Death Metallers LUCIFERICON are streaming their sophomore full length “The Warlock Of Da’ath” […]

November 22, 2022

Kansas City based Thrashers HELLEVATE will release a new EP entitled “The Purpose Is Cruelty” on January 14, 2023. A lyric video for the title track is already available at this location. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Purpose Is Cruelty’, ‘Dagon’, ‘Buried Under Mistakes’, ‘Die Or Be Killed’ and ‘(No) Further Action Is […]

November 21, 2022

Florida Death Metallers HIBERNUS MORTIS are streaming their new album “The Monoliths Of Cursed Slumber” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 25, 2022 via Blood Harvest Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl edition will follow next year. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/hibernusmortis

November 20, 2022

A full album stream of “At The Gates Of Dusk”, the third full-length from Siberian five-piece Post Black Metallers ULTAR, is available at this location now. The album is out now via RockMark Records. The band recently released a video for the album track ‘Innsmouth’ right here. A video for the album’s first single ‘Midnight […]

November 19, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers GRIEVE have just revealed a new track entitled ‘Deep In The Ice-Cold Mountains’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming second album “Wolves Of The Northern Moon”, which will be released early next year via Werewolf Records. For more information or regular updates make sure to follow GRIEVE […]

November 18, 2022

A full album stream of “Gateways To Hades”, the second album from Serbian blackend Thrashers TERRÖRHAMMER, can be found at this location now. It will be released on November 25, 2022 via Osmose Productions on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/terrorhammer San Antonio, […]

November 17, 2022

Australian Death Metallers ESKHATON are streaming their new mini album “Horracle” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 18, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD format. The 12″ vinyl version will follow next year. More about ESKHATON at www.facebook.com/eskhaton666

November 16, 2022

Ukraine based brutal Death Metallers FLESHGORE have just released a lyric video for ‘Inhuman Existence’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s sixth album “Carnival Of Flesh”, which will be released on December 20, 2022 via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. The following tracks will be on it: ‘Distorted […]

November 15, 2022

Chicago based Death Metallers DISINTER have just released their new album “Breaker Of Bones” via Pest Records. It’s the band’s first full-length recording after 17 years. The material was recorded at Mercenary Digital Studios in the Winter / Spring of 2021 and engineered by Scott Creekmore. A full album stream is available over here. DISINTER […]

November 14, 2022

On December 16, 2022 “Azetik, the debut full length from Berlin, Germany based Black Metallers AZKETEM, will be self-released on CD by the band. A vinyl edition will be released via Urtod Productions. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Dannen Rijk’, ‘Moon And Dusk Converge’, ‘Lunam Ecfatum (Interlude)’, ‘Sacred Scorn’, ‘Kib (Interlude)’, ‘Glistened […]

November 12, 2022

Québec, Canada based Black Metallers ORPHIQUE have just premiered the track ‘Chromatique’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Consécration Cadavérique”, which will be released on November 24, 2022 via Sepulchral Productions. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Onirique’, ‘Vampirique’, ‘Chromatique’, ‘Chimérique’ and ‘Sporadique’. More about ORPHIQUE at […]

November 11, 2022

Siberian Post Black Metallers ULTAR will release their third full length “At The Gates Of Dusk” on November 20, 2022. A video for the album track ‘Innsmouth’ can already be watched at this location, one for the album’s first single ‘Midnight Walk And Reminiscence Of Necromancy’ is additionally available over here. Another track from the […]

November 10, 2022

On January 27, 2023 Dying Victims Productions will release “No Life Forms”, the sophomore full length from Chile based Thrashers CRITICAL DEFIANCE, on vinyl LP format. Unspeakable Axe Records will be handling the CD version. A medley of songs from the album can be checked out over here. The complete tracklist of “No Life Forms” […]

November 09, 2022

Dutch Death Metallers BODYFARM have just premiered a video for ‘Torment’ at this location. The track is the first to be revealed from the band’s upcoming fifth album “Ultimate Abomination”, which will be released on February 24, 2023 via Edged Circle Productions. The cover artwork was created by Daemorph Art and the complete tracklist reads […]

November 08, 2022

Stockholm, Sweden based blackened Death Metallers ENCRYPTMENT are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Dödens Födsel” at this location now. It will be released on November 11, 2022 via Nuclear Winter Records. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Dödens Födsel’, ‘Liens Praktfulla Dans’, ‘Silver Tongue’, ‘Central Disharmoni’, ‘Existens I Ambivalens’, ‘Plågospiral’, ‘Poisonous Salvation’ and ‘Withered […]

November 07, 2022

Salt Lake City, Utah based Death Metallers SACRILEGION have just premiere the track ‘Transfixed In Spiral Ambiguity’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s debut full length “From Which Nightmares Crawl”, which will be released on December 09, 2022 via Chaos Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl edition will […]

November 05, 2022

Stockholm, Sweden based Doom / Death Metallers BLOODOFJUPITER have self-released a new EP entitled “Just Let Life Burn!” on cassette tape (limited to 50 copies only) and digitally. Their sophomore full length is planned for next year. The band members have a long history in Swedish extreme music already. Drummer Robert “Thord” Granath formed MEFISTO […]

November 04, 2022

On January 13, 2023 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Arcane Diabolism”, the debut full length from Brazil’s Black / Deathers CURSED EXCRUCIATION, on vinyl LP format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘The Call…’, ‘Initiation (The Oath Of Darkness)’, ‘Goetic Glorification’, ‘The Sorcerer Of Antioch’, ‘Daughters Of Nyx’, ‘Beast Of Fire’, ‘Black Altar […]

November 03, 2022

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release “Tournament Of Death”, the sophomore EP from Florida based Grinders SHINING WIZARD on December 02, 2022 on CD and digital formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Gutwrench’, ‘Exalted’, ‘Deadly Flower’, ‘Devil In The Mirror’, ‘Bossman Killer’ and ‘Dying On A Razor’s Edge’. You can already check out […]

November 02, 2022

Austrian Black Metallers ASPHAGOR have just finished work on their follow-up to 2018’s “The Cleansing” album, which was released via Black Sunset. The new album will be released in spring 2023 via MDD Records. For regular updates make sure to follow ASPHAGOR at www.facebook.com/asphagor Richmond, Virginia based blackened Death Metallers APPALLING have just premiered the […]

November 01, 2022

Canadian Thrashers AGGRESSION have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full length “From Hell With Hate”, which will be released on 12″ LP (100 splatter and 150 black copies), CD, cassette tape (limited to 50 copies) […]

October 31, 2022

Dutch Death Metallers LUCIFERICON have just premiered the track ‘The Veils Of Negative Existence’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming second full length “The Warlock Of Da’ath”, which will be released on November 25, 2022 via Invictus Productions. The previously revealed ‘Qliphotic Trance’ can still be streamed over here. The complete […]

October 29, 2022

Greek Black Metallers DEVISER have just released a lyric video for the track ‘Absence Of Heaven’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming new full length “Evil Summons Evil”, which will be released via Hammerheart Records in February 2023 on CD, LP and digitally. The album was produced, mixed and mastered […]

October 28, 2022

Ukrainian Thrashers REABILITATOR have just released a lyric video for ‘Holy Lies’ at this location. The song will be featured on the band’s third full length “Mentally Defected”, which will be released on November 10, 2022 via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. The album’s first single ‘Deadly Infection’ can still be checked out […]

October 27, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers RIENAUS have just premiered the track ‘Uhrattavaksi Siunattu’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s third full length “Luciferille”, which will be released on November 25, 2022 via Kvlt. The previously revealed ‘Äärellä Viimeisen Portin’ can still be streamed over here. The full tracklist of the album reads as […]

October 26, 2022

Norwegian / Italian Black Metallers FUNERAL HARVEST will release their debut full length “Redemptio” on October 31, 2022 via Signal Rex. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Opus Cælestis’, ‘Fire Sermon’, ‘Antithesis’, ‘Principum Et Finis’, ‘Soli Ego Gloria’, ‘Womb Of Snakes’, ‘The Crimson Night Tide’, ‘Sorath’ and ‘Libera Per Ignem’. The cover artwork was created […]

October 25, 2022

Czech Black Metal trio BRAN will release their debut full length “Odcházení” on October 31, 2022 via Signal Rex on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Skrytá Místa’, ‘Tisíce Hvězd’, ‘Smuteční Průvod’ and ‘Odcházení’. A full album stream you will find at […]

October 24, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers BLACK BEAST have just premiered the track ‘Night Of The Arctic Darkness’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s second album “Arctic Darkness”, which will be released on November 25, 2022 via Primitive Reaction. The previously revealed ‘Black Magic And Witchcraft’ is still available for streaming over here. The […]

October 23, 2022

Bucharest, Romania based Black Metallers WARHYMN have just revealed a video for the title track of their upcoming MCD “Cult Of Primordials” at this location. “Cult Of Primordials” will be released via Loud Rage Music on November 10, 2022. Here’s what the band had to say about it: “”Cult Of Primordials” is our next studio […]

October 22, 2022

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have just released a video for ‘Wrathspawn’ at this location. The song is featured on the band’s new album “Mass Destroyer”, which is out now on Agonia Records. The video features live footage, recorded by Daniel Rathke and Florian Rehn. The previously released video for ‘We Conquer The Throne’ can still […]

October 21, 2022

Portugal’s raw Black Metallers IRAE will release a special 20th anniversary recording entitled “Assim Na Terra Como No Inferno” via Signal Rex on December 23, 2022 on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘V Caminhv Primitiv’, ‘Pvr Tempvz De Decadênzia’, ‘Relíqvia De Espinhvz’, ‘Zangrandv V Rebanhv… Uma Melodia […]

October 20, 2022

On October 21, 2022 Invictus Productions, in co-operation with Dark Descent Records, will release a split album between German Black / Death Metallers OMEGAVORTEX and San Antonio, Texas based PIOUS LEVUS. You will find a full stream of it at this location. More about both bands at www.facebook.com/omegavortexblackdeath or www.facebook.com/pious-levus-1892079377689296 Ukrainian brutal Death Metallers FLESHGORE […]

October 19, 2022

Krakow, Poland based Death / Doom Metal trio WINGLESS has just premiered a video for ‘Nyctophilia’ at this location. The song is taken from their fourth album “Nonconform”, which was released via Selfmadegod Records last year. WINGLESS are currently working on the follow-up to “Nonconform”. For regular updates please follow them at www.facebook.com/winglessofficial A full […]

October 18, 2022

London, England based Death Metallers QRIXKUOR will release a new EP entitled “Zoetrope” on CD and cassette tape formats on November 18, 2022 via Invictus Productions (Europe), in co-operation with Dark Descent Records (US). The vinyl edition will follow in mid 2023. It features one lengthy song (of approximately 25 minutes playing time), which was […]

October 17, 2022

UK Death Metallers VACUOUS are streaming their debut full length “Dreams Of Dysphoria” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on October 18, 2022 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl version) in co-operation with Dark Descent Records (CD version). All further VACUOUS info you will find at www.facebook.com/vacuousdeath “Colony”, the debut […]

October 16, 2022

On November 04, 2022 Tampa, Florida based progressive SciFi Death Metallers TIWANAKU will release their debut full length “Earth Base One” via Avantgarde Music’s Death Metal division Unorthodox Emanations on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Visitor From Titan’, ‘Ghost War’, ‘Swarm’, ‘Nightmare Hall’, ‘Closed Minds’, ‘Giants Below […]

October 15, 2022

“In League With Death”, a sampler CD from Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL, which originally was released earlier this year with Germany’s Legacy Magazine, is available for free download at the label’s Bandcamp site now. It features the following five tracks: ‘Fallen Mountain’ (from “Mass Destroyer”, 2022), ‘Death Metal’ (from “Servants Of The Unlight”, 2007), ‘Revel […]

October 14, 2022

North Dakota based Death Metallers GORGATRON have just released a video for ‘The Unwilling’ at this location. The song is featured on the band’s upcoming EP “Agony Reborn”, which will be released on November 04, 2022 on cassette tape and digitally via Blood Blast Distribution. The cassette version is limited to 100 copies and also […]

October 13, 2022

On October 14, 2022 Chaos Records will re-release an expanded edition of the “Granular Transformation” EP from California based Doom / Deathers APPARITION on CD format. A full stream you will find at this location. More APPARITION you will find at https://apparition.bandcamp.com Black Metallers ADAGA are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Das Ruínas Do […]

October 12, 2022

“Sadistic Storm”, the debut EP from Mexican crusty Death Metallers CIMMERIAN POSSESSION, will be released on October 14, 2022 via Personal Records on CD and cassette tape formats. A full EP stream can be found at this location. For all further info check out www.facebook.com/cimmerianpossession On November 04, 2022 Purity Through Fire will release “Uhraamo”, […]

October 11, 2022

“Ruumissaarna Pt. 1”, the sixth album from Finnish Black Metallers FÖRGJORD, will be released via Werewolf Records on November 25, 2022 on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. The album’s full tracklist reads like this: ‘Johdanto’, ‘Ihmismieli’, ‘Kirous Veressä Pt.1’, ‘Kylmät Silmät Tyhjä Katse’, ‘Kunnia, Kärsimys Ja Helvetti’, ‘Ruumis Enkelten’, ‘Kirous […]

October 10, 2022

Swedish crusty Death / Grinders ENCRYPTMENT have just premiered the track ‘Liens Praktfulla Dans’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Dödens Födsel”, which will be released on November 11, 2022 via Nuclear Winter Records. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Dödens Födsel’, ‘Liens Praktfulla Dans’, ‘Silver Tongue’, ‘Central Disharmoni’, […]

October 07, 2022

Greek Black / Death Metallers EMBRACE OF THORNS are streaming their sixth album “Entropy Dynamics” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on October 10, 2022 via Nuclear Winter Records. The band’s sold out albums “Atonement Ritual” and “Praying For Absolution” will also be available again via Nuclear Winter, as well as […]

October 06, 2022

Memento Mori have signed Hungarian Death Metallers MEPHITIC GRAVE. The band’s sophomore full-length, the follow-up to “Into The Atrium Of Inhuman Morbidity” from 2021, will be released in the second half of 2023. Memento Mori will release the CD version and Desiccated Productions will take care of the tape version. More MEPHITIC GRAVE you will […]

October 05, 2022

On November 25, 2022 Invictus Productions will release “Cursed Ways Of Sheol”, a new EP from French Death Metallers SÉPULCRE, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Cursed Ways Of Sheol’, ‘Relics From Unheartly Cult’, ‘Aethyr Emanations’ and ‘Foul Divinity Enthronation’. You can already stream ‘Aethyr Emanations’ over here. More SÉPULCRE info […]

October 04, 2022

US crusty Death Metallers DECAYING MARTYR have just released a new single entitled ‘Lead To Hell’ at this location. The band is the side project of Thomas Mong (aka Thomas Dispraised) of the Punk group DISPRAISED. All additional DECAYING MARTYR info you will find at www.facebook.com/decayingmartyr On October 07, 2022 MDD will release “Icon”, the […]

October 03, 2022

On November 25, 2022 Chaos Records will release a new mini album from Italy’s Black / Thrashers EXTIRPATION, “The Endless Storm”, on CD format. The vinyl edition will follow next year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘The Endless Storm’, ‘Ruins’, ‘Electrocution Strike’ and ‘Mislaid In Total Nothingness’. For regular updates follow EXTIRPATION at […]

September 30, 2022

On November 11, 2022 Werewolf Records will release the second album of Finnish Black Metallers YMIR, “Aeons Of Sorrow”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Woods Of My Past (Aeons Of Sorrow Pt. 1)’, ‘Pagan Swords (Aeons Of Sorrow Pt. 2)’, […]

September 29, 2022

German Black Metal duo MYSTERIA MYSTICA AETERNA has just premiered the track ‘Thou, Whose Mouth Is A Flame’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s second full length “The Temple Of Eosphoros”, which will be released on October 28, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Temple […]

September 28, 2022

Norway’s IN THE WOODS… will release their new full-length “Diversum” via Soulseller Records on November 25, 2022 on CD, various limited vinyls and digitally. It was recorded in Kristiansand, Norway and mixed and mastered by Frédéric Gervais (Studio Henosis). The artwork was created by Dr. Winter (Teratogen). The following tracks will be featured on it: […]

September 27, 2022

Czech Black Metallers BRAN have just premiered the track ‘Smuteční Průvod’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s debut full length “Odcházení”, which will be released on October 31, 2022 via Signal Rex on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The previously revealed ‘Tisíce Hvězd’ can still […]

September 26, 2022

On November 25, 2022 “Luciferille”, the third full length from Finnish Black Metallers RIENAUS, will be released via Kvlt. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Alkusoitto’, ‘Uhrattavaksi Siunattu’, ‘Luciferille’, ‘Saatanan Valtakunnassa’, ‘Äärellä Viimeisen Portin’, ‘Pedon Merkki’, ‘Kuilu’ and ‘Äänet Yössä’. You can already stream ‘Äärellä Viim Eisen Portin’ at this location. More RIENAUS you will […]

September 24, 2022

German Thrashers SODOM have just released a lyric video for ‘After The Deluge’ at this location. The band’s vocalist / bass player Tom Angelripper commented on it as follows: “We dedicate this lyric video to our recently deceased friend and former guitarist Uwe Christoffers. With this fantastic song he wrote for SODOM in 1985 he […]

September 23, 2022

Spanish Death Metallers ORTHODOXY are streaming their second album “Ater Ignis” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via The Sinister Flame today. For more please visit https://officialorthodoxy.bandcamp.com Madison, Wisconsin based female fronted Death Metallers CASKET ROBBERY have just released a lyric video for ‘Worm Food’ over here. The song will […]

September 22, 2022

Portuguese Death Metallers INNARDS have inked a deal with Memento Mori for the CD release of their debut full-length in 2023. The band’s previously released debut EP “Back From The Grave, Straight In Your Face!!” was released in early 2020 via Transcending Obscurity Records. For more band information and regular updates follow INNARDS at www.facebook.com/innards.deathmetal.pt […]

September 21, 2022

On September 23, 2022 Finnish Black Metallers CELESTIAL GRAVE will release their second album “Vitriolic Atonement” via The Sinister Flame. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Eucharist’, ‘Cadaverous Solace’, ‘Clemency’, ‘The Abyss Exhales’, ‘Exaltation’ and ‘Radiant Tides Below’. A full album stream you will find here. More about CELESTIAL GRAVE at www.facebook.com/celestialgrave Tampa, Florida based […]

September 20, 2022

On September 23, 2022 Chilean Black Metallers BLACK GRAIL will release a new mini album entitled “VIIII” via Iron Bonehead Productions. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Encarcelado Y Condenado’, ‘Reflexiones En Cicuta’, ‘La Separación, Vista Como Muerte’, ‘Transmigración Del Alma’ and ‘La Disolución, Consumación De La Ascesis’. You will already find a […]

September 19, 2022

London, UK based Death Metallers VACUOUS have just premiered the track ‘Matriarchal Blood’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Dreams Of Dysphoria”, which will be released on October 18, 2022 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl edition) in co-operation with Dark Descent Records (CD edition). The […]

September 18, 2022

Hungarian Black Metallers WITCHER have just released a video for the titletrack of their upcoming third full length “Lélekharang” at this location. The album will be out on October 08, 2022 via Filosofem Records (CD, cassette tape and digitally) and Beverina Productions (vinyl LP). For more WITCHER information check out www.witcherband.hu or www.facebook.com/witcherband

September 16, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers HAIL CONJURER have just premiered a video for ‘Earth Penetration’ over here. It is the title track of the band’s sixth album, which will be released on September 23, 2022 via Signal Rex (cassette tape) and Bestial Burst (CD). The previously revealed album track ‘Come Alive’ can still be streamed at this […]

September 15, 2022

On November 25, 2022, 30 years after the release of their debut album “A Serenade Of Agony”, Danish Death Metallers MACERATION will release their follow-up full length “It Never Ends…” via Emanzipation Productions on CD, LP (black and white vinyls, each limited to 300 units) and digitally. The cover artwork was created by Swedish artist […]

September 14, 2022

American Black Metallers V.E.I.N. have just premiered the track ‘Bloodstained Symmetry’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut full length “Blood Oaths”, which will be released on October 14, 2022 via Eternal Death on vinyl LP format. The previously revealed ‘Malign Blood Oath’ can still be streamed over here. The full tracklist […]

September 13, 2022

Italian Death Metallers MORBUS GRAVE are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Lurking Into Absurdity” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on September 16, 2022 via Chaos Records on CD format. The vinyl LP version will be released in early 2023. For all further details and more MORBUS GRAVE info […]

September 12, 2022

On September 30, 2022 Polish Black Metal project VOIDFIRE will release their second album “W Cienie” via Szataniec on CD. A video for the first single ‘Cienie Szaleństwa’ can be watched at this location. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Nadejście’, ‘Niepewność’, ‘Rozmycie’, ‘Wrota’, ‘Odchodząc W…’, ‘…Cienie Szaleństwa’ and ‘Oczyszczenie’. More about VOIDFIRE at www.facebook.com/voidfirebm […]

September 10, 2022

French Black Metallers CAÏNAN DAWN are streaming their upcoming fourth album “Lagu” at this location now. It will be released on September 30, 2022 via Osmose Productions on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. More about CAÏNAN DAWN at www.facebook.com/cainandawn Swiss Thrashers ALGEBRA have just premiered ‘Constricted’, a track from […]

September 09, 2022

On November 04, 2022 Blood Harvest Records (cassette and vinyl in Europe), Chaos Records (CD and vinyl) and Goat Throne Records (cassette and vinyl in North America) will co-release “Corporal Humiliation”, the debut full length from Tampa, Florida based Death Metallers VACUOUS DEPTHS. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Gold Crosses’, ‘Deep Night’, ‘Exteriorization’, ‘Gaunt Reflections’, ‘Worshipper […]

September 08, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers MONS VENERIS are streaming their upcoming fifth full length “Inversados D’Um Abismo De Podridão” in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on September 11, 2022 via Signal Rex on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. More info you will […]

September 07, 2022

Swedish progressive atmospheric Death / Black Metal trio AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION is streaming their sophomore full-length “Woe” in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on September 09, 2022 via Willowtip Records. It was mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon (EQUILIBRIUM, ATENA, IN DYING ARMS) and the artwork was created by […]

September 06, 2022

Belgian Death Metallers BONES are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Sombre Opulence” in its entirety over here now. The album will be released on September 09, 2022 via Invictus Productions. More BONES info you will find at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027587905043 “Tehom”, the second full length from Hungarian Death Metallers OS, will be released on November 04, […]

September 05, 2022

“The Temple Of Eosphoros”, the sophomore full length from German Black Metal duo MYSTERIA MYSTICA AETERNA, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on October 28, 2022 on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Temple Entrance’, ‘The Holy Heaven Of Will’, ‘Thou, Whose Mouth Is A Flame’, ‘Thelema’, ‘The Mysteries […]

September 03, 2022

Canadian Black Metallers NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE have just revealed the track ‘Ceremonial Storm’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third album “Clandestine Theurgy”, which will be released later this year via Hells Headbangers. For more NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE music please visit https://nocturnaldeparture.bandcamp.com In support of their current US and Canada tour, Baltimore, […]

September 02, 2022

“Oath Of Abhorrence”, the upcoming third full length from Italian blackened Death / Thrashers NECROMUTILATOR, will be released via Osmose Productions on October 28, 2022 on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Raise The Necroapocalypse’, ‘Cremation Sorcery’, ‘Great Lord Of Desecration’, ‘Altar Of […]

September 01, 2022

Netherlands based Death Metallers BODYFARM will release their fifth album “Ultimate Abomination” via Edged Circle Productions on February 24, 2023 on all formats. The drums were recorded by J.B. van der Wal at Soundlodge Studios, and the other instruments and vocals by the band at Studio Hilhorst. The mixing and mastering was done by Project […]

August 31, 2022

On October 31, 2022 Signal Rex will release the debut full length of Czech Republic’s Black Metal three-piece BRAN, “Odcházení”, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Skrytá Místa’, ‘Tisíce Hvězd’, ‘Smuteční Průvod’ and ‘Odcházení’. You can already stream ‘Tisíce Hvězd’ over here. The […]

August 30, 2022

Italy’s Doom / Deathers IN GRIEF are streaming their upcoming debut full length “An Eternity Of Misery” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on September 02, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/ingrief Spanish Thrashers RETADOR have just released a lyric video for ‘Títeres’ at […]

August 29, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers CELESTIAL GRAVE have just premiered the track ‘Eucharist’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s second album “Vitriolic Atonement”, which will be released on September 23, 2022 via The Sinister Flame. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Eucharist’, ‘Cadaverous Solace’, ‘Clemency’, ‘The Abyss Exhales’, ‘Exaltation’ and ‘Radiant Tides Below’. For more […]

August 27, 2022

French Black Metallers CAÏNAN DAWN have just premiered the track ‘Apnea’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming fourth full length “Lagu”, which will be released on September 30, 2022 via Osmose Productions on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The full tracklist reads as follows: […]

August 26, 2022

German melodic Black Metallers TIMOR ET TREMOR will release their new album “Realm Of Ashes” on October 28, 2022 via Trollzorn. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Mirrors And Smoke’, ‘Voices From The Coffin’, ‘A Hundred Days Of Rain’, ‘King Of The Lost’, ‘Of Wolf And Sun’, ‘Catharsis’, ‘A Crown Of Bones’ and […]

August 25, 2022

On September 23, 2022 Signal Rex, in co-operation with Bestial Burst, will release “Earth Penetration”, the sixth album from Finnish Black Metallers HAIL CONJURER. Signal Rex will handle the cassette tape version while Bestial Burst will handle the CD version. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘The Sin And The Sweat’, ‘Aghast’, ‘Rebellion Of The Flesh’, ‘Blood […]

August 24, 2022

Norwegian Black Metallers KAMPFAR have just released a video for their new single ‘Flammen Fra Nord’ at this location. The upcoming new KAMPFAR full-length “Til Klovers Takt” will be released on November 11, 2022 via Indie Recordings. More about KAMPFAR at www.facebook.com/kampfarofficial On October 14, 2022 Altare Productions will release “Nas Ruínas Do Ser”, the […]

August 23, 2022

On September 19, 2022 Amor Fati Productions, in co-operation with Ván Records, will release the debut full length from German Black Metal duo HADOPELAGYAL, “Nereidean Seismic End”. Amor Fati will handle the cassette tape version, while Ván will handle the CD and vinyl versions. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Depravity Shall Triumph’, […]

August 22, 2022

Italian Black Metallers ABHOR have just premiered the track ‘Ceremonia Daemonis Antichristi’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming eighth full length “Sex Sex Sex (Ceremonia Daemonis Antichristi)”, which will be released on September 23, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘The Curse Of The […]

August 20, 2022

Swedish Black / Thrashers SARCATOR have just revealed a video for ‘Grave Maggot Future’ at this location. The song will appear on their upcoming sophomore album “Alkahest”, which will be released on October 21, 2022 via Black Lion Records on CD, vinyl, cassette tape and digitally. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Marko Tervonen […]

August 19, 2022

Belgian Death Metallers BONES have just revealed the track ‘Great Altars Of Ascension’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s debut full length “Sombre Opulence”, which will be released on September 09, 2022 via Invictus Productions. You can still find the previously revealed album track ‘Twilight Divination’ at this location. The complete tracklist […]

August 18, 2022

Netherlands based Doom / Deathers THE SOMBRE are streaming their upcoming third album “Monuments Of Grief” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on August 19, 2022 via Chaos Records. THE SOMBRE’s debut album “Into The Beckoning Wilderness” was released in June 2019 in a strictly limited edition of 50 CD-Rs, which […]

August 17, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers WHITE RUNE are streaming their upcoming debut album “Dawn Of The White Rune” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on August 19, 2022 via Hammer Of Hate. More info you will find at www.facebook.com/whiterunebm “Sold Under Sin”, the new EP from Irish Black / Thrashers SACRILEGIA, will […]

August 16, 2022

Italian old school Death Metallers MORBUS GRAVE have just premiered the track ‘Morbid Darkness’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Lurking Into Absurdity”, which will be released on September 16, 2022 via Chaos Records on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow in early 2023. The […]

August 15, 2022

Polish Death Metallers BAALZAGOTH have just released a video for ‘Suffering’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s debut full length “Morbid Persecutions”, which was released earlier this year via Mara Productions on CD (jewelcase, digipak, with slipcase). For all further BAALZAGOTH info please visit www.facebook.com/baalzagoth Amor Fati Productions will release “Met […]

August 13, 2022

Slovenian Black / Death Metallers ENSANGUINATE have just released a video for ‘Vile Grace’ at this location. It was filmed at Castle Haasberg and directed, shot and edited by Žak Krebs. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Eldritch Anatomy”, which will be released on CD, LP (black vinyl, limited […]

August 12, 2022

Detroit, Michigan based Black / Deathers PERVERSION have just premiered the track ‘Barbaric Execution’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s second album “Dies Irae”, which will be released on September 09, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The […]

August 11, 2022

New York City / Lisbon based blackened Darkwave duo HOURS OF WORSHIP has just premiered the track ‘There By The Window’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “The Cold That You Left”, which will be released on August 19, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed album […]

August 10, 2022

Canadian Thrashers RAZOR will release a new full-length entitled “Cycle Of Contempt” on September 23, 2022 on LP, CD, cassette tape and digitally via Relapse Records. The band’s first album in 25 years will feature the following tracks: ‘Flames Of Hatred’, ‘Jabroni’, ‘Off My Meds’, ‘A Bitter Pill’, ‘Crossed’, ‘First Rate Hate’, ‘Cycle Of Contempt’, […]

August 09, 2022

“Crypt Lurker”, the debut full length from Georgetown, Washington based Death Metallers DECONSECRATION, will be released on September 11, 2022 via Chaos Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Crypt Lurker’, ‘Cephalic Fermentation’, ‘Putrescent Birth’, ‘Imploding Ascent’, ‘Buried Under The House’, ‘Galvanized’, ‘Plague Cadaver’ and ‘Bells Upon The Graves’. You can already watch a video […]

August 08, 2022

Czech Black / Death Metallers ALTARS ABLAZE will release their debut album “Life Desecration” on September 16, 2022 via Lavadome Productions. It was recorded at Davos Studio and mixed and mastered by Christian Erkens at Cyphx-Audio. The artwork was created by Nuno Zuki of Belial NecroArts. You can check out the album’s second single ‘Drenched […]

August 05, 2022

On September 15, 2022 Me Saco Un Ojo Records, in co-operation with Dark Descent Records, will release “Volatile Forms”, the debut album from Danish Doom Deathers DEAD VOID, on vinyl LP and CD formats, respectively. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Atrophy’, ‘The Entrails Of Chaos’, ‘Sadistic Mind’, ‘The Reptilian Drive’ and ‘Perpetually Circling The Void’. The […]

August 04, 2022

On September 09, 2022 Invictus Productions will release the debut album of Belgian Death Metallers BONES, “Sombre Opulence”. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Execration Rites’, ‘Funerary Magic’, ‘Twilight Divination’, ‘Deserts Of Eternity’, ‘Withering’, ‘Primordial Idolatry’, ‘Composite Deities’, ‘Great Altars Of Ascension’ and ‘Formulas Of Condemnation’. The album’s first single ‘Twilight Divination’ can already be […]

August 03, 2022

“Seven Words”, the seventh studio album from UK Thrashers XENTRIX will be released on November 04, 2022 via Listenable Records in a variety of formats and bundles. It was recorded at Backstage studios in Derbyshire and Viscon studios in Lancashire in the UK and mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (JUDAS PRIEST, EXODUS, MEGADETH). The […]

August 02, 2022

“All Virtues Ablaze”, the upcoming sophomore full length from Canadian Black Metal trio LIMINAL SHROUD, is available for streaming over here now. It was recorded and mixed by Matt Roach at Rain City Recorders in Vancouver, Canada and mastered by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado, USA. The artwork was created by Justyna […]

August 01, 2022

Thai Death Metallers REINCARNATED have just premiered the track ‘Quasar God Oration’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s debut album “Of Boötes Void Death Spell”, which will be released on September 03, 2022 via Inhuman Assault Productions. The previously revealed ‘Ophiucus Crypt’ is still streaming over here. The complete “Of Boötes […]

July 30, 2022

Spanish Doom / Deathers SPECTRUM MORTIS have just revealed a track of their upcoming debut full length “Bit Meseri – The Incantation”. You can check out ‘U Anne Dugga’ at this location. The album will be released via Listenable Records on September 30, 2022. More SPECTRUM MORTIS information you will find at www.facebook.com/spectrummortis Memphis, Tennessee […]

July 29, 2022

Texas Death Metallers FLESHROT will release their upcoming debut full length “Unburied Corpse” on August 01, 2022 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (Europe) and Desert Wastelands (USA). It will feature the following tracks: ‘Wrapped In Entrails’, ‘Intricate Dissection’, ‘Draining The Liquified Remains’, ‘Unburied Corpse’, ‘Post Burial Extractions’, ‘In Filth And Pain’ and ‘Haunted Visions […]

July 28, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers ARMNATT have just premiered the track ‘Wilderness Domain’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s fourth album “Immortal Nature”, which will be released on August 26, 2022 via Signal Rex on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The previously revealed ‘Black […]

July 27, 2022

On September 12, 2022 Nuclear Winter Records will release “Conduits To The Underworld”, the debut EP from Australian Death Metallers SARCOPHAGUM, on CD and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following three tracks: ‘Pits Of Hate’, ‘Netherengines’ and ‘Between Two Worlds’. SARCOPHAGUM is a side project of GOLGOTHAN REMAINS members past and present. For […]

July 26, 2022

Minneapolis based blackened Death Metal trio SILURIAN will release their debut EP “End Of Ordovicia” on September 02, 2022 on CD, digital and limited cassette formats via Ordovician Records. It was engineered, mixed and mastered by Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recording, Minneapolis and the artwork was created by Rotten Fantom. The complete tracklist reads as […]

July 25, 2022

Costa Rica based Black Metallers AHLSPIESS have just released a new digital single entitled ‘Karishtuor’, which is available for free download at this location. The band released their 3 track debut demo “Aufklärung” in November 2019 and a single entitled “Et Super Lanceam” in May 2020. AHLSPIESS have finished songs for a new EP and […]

July 23, 2022

“The Path To Bedlam”, the debut full-length from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based Death Metallers SUBLATION will be released on September 13, 2022. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘The Sectioning’, ‘Trepanning Of The Evangelics’, ‘Let The Fire Burn’, ‘Hypnotic Regression’, ‘Black Monday’, ‘The Alchemist’, ‘Haunted Shores’, ‘Evoked Through Obsidian’, ‘Eulogy’ and ‘I Will Show You Fear In A […]

July 22, 2022

On September 09, 2022 Hells Headbangers will release the sophomore full length of Detroit, Michigan based Black / Death Metallers PERVERSION, “Dies Irae”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Dies Irae’ (Intro), ‘Baghavad Genocide’, ‘Decapitator’, ‘Axioms Of Domination’, ‘Fathomless Cruelty’, […]

July 21, 2022

“Feast Of Blood”, the 2021 debut EP from American Black Metallers BAT MAGIC, will be released as a limited vinyl edition by Labyrinth Tower on sanguine vinyl with a screen printed B-side. It was previously only available on cassette and digitally. A full EP stream is available at this location. More info you will find […]

July 20, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers WHITE RUNE have just premiered the track ‘Death At Sundown’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Dawn Of The White Rune”, which will be released on August 19, 2022 via Hammer Of Hate. The previously revealed ‘Crimson Lament’ is still available over here. The […]

July 19, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers NOCTURNAL SORCERY have just premiered the track ‘Miracle Of Empty Hand’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “The Holy Law In Total Ruin”, which will be released on August 19, 2022 via Kvlt. The previously revealed ‘Blackhearted Angel’s Retribution’ can still be stream over […]

July 18, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers MIMORIUM have just premiered a video for ‘Mirror Dimension’ over here. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming third full length “The Route Of Haeresis”, which will be released on August 12, 2022 via Spread Evil Productions. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Invocation Of The Nameless One’, ‘Mirror Dimension’, ‘Liberate […]

July 15, 2022

On September 16, 2022 Chaos Records will release the debut full length from Italian Death Metallers MORBUS GRAVE, “Lurking Into Absurdity”, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will be released in early 2023. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro (The Curse) / Cerebral Cremation’, ‘Morbid Darkness’, ‘Morbus Grave’, ‘Traumatic Malignancy’, ‘Mangled’, ‘Profaner’, ‘Lurking […]

July 14, 2022

On September 30, 2022 Osmose Productions will release the sophomore full length from German Black Metallers PESTLEGION, “Sathanas Grand Victoria”, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Intro’, ‘We Deny Thy Name’, ‘The Portal’, ‘Into The Golden Valley’, ‘Ketzer Reim’, ‘Sathanas Grand […]

July 13, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers KRYPTAMOK have just revealed the track ‘Eläköön Sota Ihmisten Kesken’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming second album “Kataklysmi”, which will be released on July 17, 2022 via Purity Through Fire on CD format. The vinyl LP and cassette tape versions will follow later this year. The […]

July 12, 2022

On August 15, 2022 Amor Fati Productions will release the debut albums of two Flemish Black Metal solo projects AERDRYK and OERHEKS, “With Met De Drietand Op Mijn Huid” and “Cagghenvinna” respectively, on vinyl LP format. “With Met De Drietand Op Mijn Huid” will feature the following tracks: ‘Mijn Boetedoening’, ‘Kruisweg’, ‘De Modderige Paden’, ‘Met […]

July 11, 2022

Portland, Oregon based Death Metallers AUTOPHAGY will release their debut full-length “Bacteriophage” on September 30, 2022 via Pulverised Records. It was engineered and mixed by Charlie Koryn (FUNEBRARUM, ASCENDED DEAD, ex – SKELETAL REMAINS) and Billy Anderson (SLEEP, NEUROSIS, EYEHATEGOD, PALLBEARER, BELL WITCH). The mastering was done by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (CEPHALIC CARNAGE, […]

July 09, 2022

Maine, US based one-man Doom / Death project SEEP has just released its debut full-length “Hymns To The Gore” via Extremely Rotten Productions. You will find a full album stream at this location now. The album is available on black and green translucent vinyl at the Extremely Rotten Productions store. It will also be released […]

July 08, 2022

On September 15, 2022 Purity Through Fire will release “Sarkhral Lumænor – La Lueur Contre Les Fléaux”, the fourth full length from French melodic Black Metallers WYRMS, on CD format. The album’s first single, ‘L’Envoyé Des Flammes’, can already be streamed over here. This is the complete tracklist: ‘La Messe De L’Épée’, ‘Fort Blanc Et […]

July 07, 2022

Basque / German Death Metallers SIJINN will be supporting SADISTIC INTENT on their whole European tour, which will kick off tomorrow at the “Metal Magic Festival” in Fredericia, Denmark (SADISTIC INTENT will already appear at “In Flammen Open Air” in Torgau, Germany today). The tour will run through Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, […]

July 06, 2022

On September 15, 2022 Purity Through Fire will release the third full length from Swedish Black Metallers GNIPAHÅLAN, “I Nordisk Vredelusta”, on CD format. The vinyl version will be released in 2023. You can already check out the album’s title track ‘I Nordisk Vredeslusta’ at this location. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Forna Minnen’, […]

July 05, 2022

Marburg, Germany based Death Metallers CORROSIVE have just released a video for ‘Necroloveicon’ at this location. The song is taken from their latest album “Death As A Process”, which was released on June 03, 2022 in stores and on all common streaming platforms. For regular band updates follow CORROSIVE at www.facebook.com/corrosiveband Texas based Death Metallers […]

July 04, 2022

Danish Black Metallers GRIGORIEN have just premiered the track ‘Syndens Slegtsbog’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Magtens Evangelium”, which will be released on August 05, 2022 via Signal Rex on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The full tracklist reads as […]

July 01, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers BLACK CILICE are streaming their upcoming sixth full length “Esoteric Atavism” at this location now. It will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions today. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/ironboneheadproductions On August 12, 2022 Spread Evil Productions will release the third album from Finnish Black Metallers MIMORIUM, “The Route Of Haeresis”, on […]

June 30, 2022

Italian Black Metal trio ORGREL is streaming their new mini album “The Oath Of The Black Wolf” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 01, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. More ORGREL info you will find at www.facebook.com/orgrelofficial Boden, Sweden based progressive atmospheric Death / Black Metal trio AN […]

June 29, 2022

On September 06, 2022 Hungarian Death Metallers GRAVECRUSHER will release a new EP entitled “Resurrection Of Deathly Visions” via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Catacomb Of The Skulls’, ‘Deathly Visions Of Mortals’, ‘Stench Of Fog’ and ‘Old Death Path’. You can already stream the EP opener ‘Catacomb […]

June 28, 2022

In the midst of the Greek lockdown, KAWIR founder and lead guitarist Therthonax fell ill and had to undergo heart surgery. The operation was successful and he is now recovering, but it is still impossible for him to do concerts or even to walk normally. For this reason KAWIR have released a special EP entitled […]

June 25, 2022

A full stream of “Effigies Of Obsolescence”, the debut full length from Danish Death Metal trio CHAOTIAN, is available over here now. It was recorded at Ballade Studios from October 04 to October 12, 2021 and mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios. The cover art was created by Alexander Gjerdevik Skjøtt. “Effigies […]

June 24, 2022

Chilean Thrashers CRITICAL DEFIANCE have just released ‘Kill Them With Kindness’, the second single from their forthcoming full length “No Life Forms”, at this location. The album, that will be released through Unspeakable Axe Records on July 18, 2022 on CD and digital formats, will feature the following tracks: ‘World Crumbling Apart’, ‘The Last Crusaders… […]

June 23, 2022

German Death Metallers THEODICY will release their third album “Torture Of Industry” on July 01, 2022. It was mixed by band member Patrick at Neiße Rauschen Studio and mastered by Jürgen Lusky (ANGRA, CREMATORY, PINK CREAM 69). The cover artwork was created by the band’s bass player Milan. You can check out four of the […]

June 22, 2022

Greek Black Metallers CEREMONIAL WORSHIP have just premiered the track ‘Vomitous Moon’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “Seven Gateways To Eternal Misanthropy”, which will be released on July 22, 2022 via Eternal Death on vinyl LP format. The previously revealed ‘Opus Blood’ can still be streamed over here. […]

June 21, 2022

Italian Black Metal one man band NUBIVAGANT is streaming their second album “The Wheel And The Universe” in its entirety over here now. It will be released via Amor Fati Productions today. More NUBIVAGANT you will find at www.facebook.com/nubivagant.blackmetal A full stream of “Muse Of The Damned”, the debut full length from Russian Black Metallers […]

June 20, 2022

On September 11, 2022 Signal Rex will release “Inversados D’Um Abismo De Podridão”, the fifth full length from Portuguese Black Metallers MONS VENERIS, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Crueza Lúgubre’, ‘As Garras Do Velho Escrito’, ‘Urna Da Virgem […]

June 18, 2022

Austin, Texas based Doom / Deathers VOID WITCH have just premiered the track ‘Boudoir Bloodfeast’ at this location. Together with two more tracks it has previously only been available through the band’s Bandcamp site in digital format, but Everlasting Spew Records made them available in physical format on a self-titled CD and tape now. More […]

June 17, 2022

Melbourne, Australia based Black / Death Metallers DENOUNCEMENT PYRE are streaming their fourth album “Forever Burning” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Agonia Records today. The album was recorded at the band’s own studio, apart from drums, which were recorded at The Black Lodge Studio by Joel Taylor. It […]

June 16, 2022

Belgian Black Metallers SERPENTS OATH have just released a third and final single for their upcoming sophomore full-length “Ascension”. You can watch a video for ‘Blood Moon’ at this location. The album will be released on June 24, 2022 via Soulseller Records. It was produced at Stage One Studio with Andy Classen and features artwork […]

June 15, 2022

Spanish Death Metallers ATARAXY are currently streaming their upcoming third full length album “The Last Mirror” in its entirety at this location. It will be released on June 17, 2022 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl version) and Dark Descent Records (CD version). All additional information about ATARAXY you will find at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063578401421 Greek […]

June 14, 2022

“Atonement”, the new full length from Austrian Black Doom Metal one man band USURPATOR, is available for streaming at this location now. The album was released via Church Of Eradication last month. For all further USURPATOR info please visit www.facebook.com/usrptr On August 19, 2022 Kvlt will release “The Holy Law In Total Ruin”, the debut […]

June 13, 2022

On August 19, 2022 Hammer Of Hate will release “Dawn Of The White Rune”, the debut full length from Finnish melodic Black Metal duo WHITE RUNE. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Brought By The Touch Of Death’, ‘The Iron Claws Of Satan’, ‘White Rune Rising’, ‘Soulstorm’, ‘Death At Sundown’, ‘Echoes Of Torment’, […]

June 12, 2022

“Thrown To The Abyss”, the new album from South Carolina based blackened Death Metal one man band VØLUS, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It has just been released via Vargheist Records on CD and digital formats. The entire material was written, performed, recorded and mixed by Justin Vølus. Will Killingsworth took […]

June 11, 2022

Canadian progressive Death Metal quintet TRUENT is streaming their forthcoming album “Through The Vale Of Earthly Torment” at this location now. It will be self-released by the band on June 17, 2022. For more info and regular updates follow TRUENT at www.facebook.com/truentmetal Portland, Oregon based Death Metallers TRIUMVIR FOUL will release their third full length […]

June 10, 2022

“Adumbration Of The Veiled Logos”, the sophomore full length from New Zealand based Black / Death Metallers VERBERIS, will be released on June 17, 2022 via NoEvDia. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Sepulchre Of Shattered Saints’, ‘Adamantine Amidst Transience’, ‘Severed Paragon’, ‘Ennoia’ and ‘I Am The Father And The Tomb Of The Heavens’. For all further […]

June 09, 2022

Vampyric Metal Punks SPITER have just revealed a new video for ‘Tortured Soul’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s debut album “Bathe The Babe In Bats’ Blood”, which was recently released via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The previously […]

June 08, 2022

Chicago, Illinois based Doom / Deathers VOIMATON are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Profane Vestige” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on June 10, 2022 via Personal Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The cover artwork was created by Noah […]

June 07, 2022

Dutch Death Metallers SEVERE TORTURE are streaming their new EP “Fisting The Sockets” in its entirety at 16:00 CEST at this location today. The EP will be released on June 10, 2022 via Season of Mist. SEVERE TORTURE commented on the stream as follows: “To put it bluntly, we are so fucking proud to share […]

June 04, 2022

“…And The Sky Turns To Black… (The Dark Age Has Come)”, the third full length from Brazilian Death Metallers HEADHUNTER D.C. will finally also be released on vinyl 12″ LP in August via Peruvian Crypts Of Eternity Productions. It has previously only been available on CD and picture LP via Brazilian Mutilation Records. The vinyl […]

June 03, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers BLACK CILICE have just premiered the track ‘Triumph Over Eternity’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming sixth full length “Esoteric Atavism”, which will be released on July 01, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Channelling Old Power’ can still be streamed over here. The complete […]

June 02, 2022

Mexican Death Metal duo THE CHASM has finished recording a new album entitled “The Scars Of A Lost Reflective Shadow” which will be released on CD via Vic Records soon. The following tracks appear on it: ‘Return Of The End (The Ancient Spirit That Makes Me Aware) (Instrumental)’, ‘A Keen But Empty Sight’, ‘Spectre Of […]

June 01, 2022

Canadian Death Metallers GRAVE INFESTATION are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Persecution Of The Living” at this location now. The album will be released on June 03, 2022 via Invictus Productions. A video for ‘Conquest Of Pestilence’ can also be watched over here. For all further GRAVE INFESTATION info please visit www.facebook.com/graveinfestation German / […]

May 31, 2022

“Falling Into Damnation”, the new 5-song EP from Italian Death Metallers CONTINUUM OF XUL, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It was released on May 27, 2022 via Lavadome Productions on CD and digitally. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/continuumofxul On June 01, 2022 Iron Bonehead Productions will release a […]

May 30, 2022

Greek Death Metallers CADAVER COILS are streaming their debut full length “Offerings Of Rapture And Decay” in its entirety at this location now. It has just been released via Iron Bonehead Productions. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/cadaver-coils-100197082659366

May 29, 2022

South Carolina based blackened Death Metal one man band VØLUS has just released a track off their upcoming sophomore full length “Thrown To The Abyss”. You can stream ‘The Breathing Reflection’ at this location. The full tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Traverse The Arkhanspire’, ‘Immortal Ninth Tribunal’, ‘Antediluvian Watchers’, ‘Chronoblast Paradox’, ‘The Breathing […]

May 28, 2022

Canadian Black Metal trio LIMINAL SHROUD will release their sophomore album “All Virtues Ablaze” on August 05, 2022 via Willowtip Records on digipak CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Hypoxic’, ‘Mists Along Florencia’, ‘Transmigration I: Pelagic Voids’ and ‘Transmigration II: The Cleansing Ash’. You can already check out the […]

May 27, 2022

German melodic Death Metallers BATTLESWORD are currently finishing work on the follow-up to 2019’s “And Death Cometh Upon Us” full length. The new album will be released in late Summer of 2022 via MDD Records. It was recorded at Big Easy Studio in Hennef with Michael “Freio” Haas. The mastering will be done by Dan […]

May 26, 2022

Texas based Death Metallers CHURCH OF DISGUST are streaming their upcoming third full length “Weakest Is The Flesh” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on May 27, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The previously revealed video for […]

May 25, 2022

International Death Metallers DARKENED are streaming their second album “The Black Winter” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on May 27, 2022 via Edged Circle Productions. DARKENED’s 2022 line-up consists of Hempa Brynolfsson – guitar (EXCRUCIATE), Linus Nirbrant – guitar (A CANOROUS QUINTET), Tobias Cristiansson – bass (GRAVE, ex – […]

May 24, 2022

“Seven Gateways To Eternal Misanthropy”, the sophomore full length from Greek Black Metallers CEREMONIAL WORSHIP, will be released via Eternal Death on July 22, 2022 on vinyl LP format. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Intro’, ‘True Evil In Me’, ‘Death From Mountain Hills’, ‘Opus Blood’, ‘Orders Beyond Horizon’, ‘Vomitous Moon’, ‘Path Of […]

May 23, 2022

“Coagulating Mirth”, the debut EP by US technical melodic Death Metallers THE ATROPHIC, will be digitally self-released on July 08, 2022. It was produced, mixed and mastered by Hannes Grossmann (ALKALOID, TRIPTYKON) of Mordor Sounds. The album features Robin Stone (NORSE) on drums. For all further THE ATROPHIC information check out www.facebook.com/theatrophic Italian Black Metallers […]

May 20, 2022

Greek Black Metallers MEDIEVAL DEMON are currently streaming the track ‘Black Coven’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming fourth album “Black Coven”, which will be released later this summer through Hells Headbangers. For regular updates follow MEDIEVAL DEMON at www.facebook.com/medievaldemonofficial Italy’s progressive Death Metallers SADIST are streaming their new album […]

May 19, 2022

“Slither In Slime”, the second album from Romania based old school Death Metallers ROTHEADS, will be released via Memento Mori on July 25, 2022. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Vampyric Inbreeding’, ‘Lost In The Cemetery Gardens’, ‘Gut Mauled’, ‘Gore Coffin’, ‘Spectral Visitation’, ‘Skin Forest’ and ‘Dragged Through Existence’. You can already stream ‘Gut Mauled’ […]

May 18, 2022

“Knives And Amphetamines”, the debut mini album from French Thrash Metal trio SCUMSLAUGHT, will be released via Caligari Records on June 23, 2022 on CD and cassette tape formats. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Knives And Amphetamines’, ‘Degenerate Fiends’, ‘Die You Subhuman Cunt’, ‘Baptized In Piss’, ‘Dirty Whore 666’, ‘Aching Jaw’, ‘Emesis Bile’, ‘Born […]

May 17, 2022

“Devotio Ad Bestias”, the debut full length from Italy’s Black / Death Metallers VOMITMANTIK, has just been released via Nuclear Abominations. The artwork was created by Paolo Girardi. The band features members from UNCREATION, TERRORSAW, DEATHFUCKER and NECROMUTILATOR. For more info check out www.facebook.com/vomitmantik Brisbane, Australia based ORATORY have just released their debut EP “Inner […]

May 16, 2022

On June 17, 2022 Invictus Productions will release “I Am The Skel Messiah”, the debut full length from Brooklyn’s Black Metal trio HORNS & HOOVES, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Gape My Blackened Hearts’, ‘Baphomet In Steel’, ‘Amphetamines And Red Molochian Dreams (Prelude To Gooning)’, ‘Blasphemic Gooning’, […]

May 14, 2022

A video for ‘Miasmas Onanizantes’, the new single from Portuguese Death / Grinders HOLOCAUSTO CANIBAL, can be watched at this location now. The song is taken from the band’s sixth album “Crueza Ferina”, which will be released on May 27, 2022 via Selfmadegod Records. It was produced and engineered by João Ribeiro, the drums were […]

May 13, 2022

Canadian progressive Death Metal quintet TRUENT has just released a video for their new single ‘This Verdant Coil’ at this location. The song will appear on their upcoming debut full-length “Through The Vale Of Earthly Torment”, which will be self-released by the band on June 17, 2022. A previously released video for the album track […]

May 12, 2022

Greek Black Metallers SYNTELEIA are streaming their second album “The Secret Last Syllable” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on May 14, 2022 via Floga Records on CD and tape formats. A vinyl LP format is scheduled for later this year. More about SYNTELEIA at www.facebook.com/synteleia “The Lower Catacombs”, the […]

May 11, 2022

Finnish blackened Death Metallers PROGENY OF SUN have just released a video for the track ‘Anguish’ over here. You can still check out the previously released video for ‘Worthless’ at this location. The band is currently composing new tracks for their debut album. For more PROGENY OF SUN information please visit www.facebook.com/progenyofsun “Stellarum”, the third […]

May 10, 2022

The self-titled debut EP from French Black Metallers UNHOLDUN will be released via Purity Through Fire on July 05, 2022 on CD format. The following tacks will be featured on it: ‘Framée’, ‘Francisque’, ‘Angon’ and ‘Flamberge’. You can already stream the EP opener at this location. The cover art was created by Le Chien Noir. […]

May 09, 2022

“Black Command”, the fourth album from UK based Black Metallers WRITTEN IN TORMENT, will be released on July 04, 2022 via Purity Through Fire on CD. The vinyl edition will follow later this year. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Anger Road’, ‘Contra Passo’, ‘The Allure Of The Dark’, ‘Mors Ultima’, ‘Black Command’ and ‘Dies Irae’. You […]

May 07, 2022

Cleveland based Death Metallers SHED THE SKIN have just premiered the track ‘Blades Of The Lightning Altar’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming fourth album “Thaumogenesis”, which will be released on May 27, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD format. The vinyl version will follow later this year. The previously revealed […]

May 06, 2022

“Death As A Process”, the fifth album from German Death Metallers CORROSIVE, will be released via Black Sunset / MDD on June 03, 2022. It was recorded at Beckerstudios in Marburg, Germany and mixed and mastered by Andrè Skopko. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Death As A Process’, ‘Preserved Behind Glass’, ‘Human Puzzle’, ‘Welcome To […]

May 05, 2022

Portuguese Doom / Deathers THE CHAPTER have just released a video for ‘Sentidos A Morrer’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s latest album “Delusion Of Consciousness”, which was self-released on April 22, 2022. It was produced by Daniel Cardoso (ANATHEMA, ANGELUS APATRIDA, AVA INFERI), who also took care of the mixing […]

May 04, 2022

“The Oath Of The Black Wolf”, the new mini album from Italian Black Metal trio ORGREL, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on July 01, 2022, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. It will feature the following four tracks: ‘Hunt’, ‘Curse’, ‘Fury’ and ‘Judgment’. You can already check out ‘Curse’ at this location. More […]

May 03, 2022

On June 17, 2022 Me Saco Un Ojo Records, in co-operation with Dark Descent Records, will release the third album of Spanish Death Metallers ATARAXY, “The Last Mirror”, on vinyl LP and CD formats, respectively. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Presages’, ‘The Bell That Constantly Sounds’, ‘Decline’, ‘Visions Of Absence’, ‘Under The Cypress Shadow’, […]

May 02, 2022

On July 01, 2022 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Turm”, a new mini album from German Black Metallers FURIS IGNIS, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Vanguard Of Black Years’, ‘To Trespass The Commandments Of Tangible Being’, ‘From Unremembered Dark Pagan Dreams’, ‘Turm’ and ‘Die Enthauptung Der Alternden […]

May 01, 2022

“The Pact…”, the third album from New York based Black Metal four-piece NEGATIVE PLANE, has been released on CD and vinyl from Invictus Productions and The Ajna Offensive once the pressing plant ships out copies to both labels and their distributors. It was recorded at New Jersey’s Moonlight Mile Recording between November 2020 and February […]

April 30, 2022

Greek Death Metallers CADAVER COILS have just premiered the track ‘Wings As Blades’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming debut full length “Offerings Of Rapture And Decay”, which will be out on May 27, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Splenetic Voices’ can still be checked out over here. […]

April 29, 2022

Dutch Thrashers DISQUIET have just released a video for ‘The Final Trumpet’ over here. The track will appear on their third full length “Instigate To Annihilate”, which will be released on May 06, 2022 on CD, LP and digitally. For all additional DISQUIET info check out www.facebook.com/disquietofficial Norwegian Black Metallers DJEVELKULT will release their new […]

April 28, 2022

On July 01, 2022 Personal Records will release “Black Sun Funeral”, the debut full length from Tokyo, Japan based melodic Death Metallers IN NOTHINGNESS, on CD format. You can already stream the album opener ‘The Garden Of Pain’ over here. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Garden Of Pain’, ‘Sadness Is My Cross’, ‘Shadow […]

April 27, 2022

Portuguese Black Metallers CANDELABRUM are streaming their upcoming third full length “Nocturnal Trance” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 29, 2022 via Hells Headbangers. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/hellsheadbangers “Violence Beyond All Reason”, the new album from Canadian Death Thrashers BESIEGED, will be released on CD, digital […]

April 26, 2022

Finnish melodic Black / Death Metallers A LIE NATION will release their debut album “Sociopathology” on July 01, 2022 via Inverse Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Ihmisen Projektio’, ‘Underton’, ‘Scum’, ‘While Our Wounds Gently Bleed’, ’21st’, ‘Nothing Has A Meaning’, ‘God Of This Age’ and ‘Conclusion Of A Thought’. The cover artwork […]

April 25, 2022

American Black / Death Metallers ABHOMINE are streaming their third and final release “Demonize Destroy Delete” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 29, 2022 via Osmose Productions on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. Hells Headbangers will be releasing the record on both formats in North America. More about […]

April 23, 2022

Portuguese Doom / Deathers THE CHAPTER have just released their new album “Delusion Of Consciousness”. It was produced by Daniel Cardoso (ANATHEMA, ANGELUS APATRIDA, AVA INFERI), who took care of the recording, mixing and mastering at Ohme Studios. The artwork was created by João Gomes. The album features the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘Halocline’, ‘Delusion Of […]

April 22, 2022

Portuguese Death / Grinders HOLOCAUSTO CANIBAL will release their sixth full-length “From Icons, Crueza Ferina” on CD and digital platforms on May 27, 2022. It was produced and engineered by João Ribeiro. The drums were recorded at Rec’n’Roll Studios, the guitars and bass were recorded at 808 Studios and the vocals were recorded at Estúdio […]

April 21, 2022

Greek Black Metallers WAMPYRINACHT have just premiered the title-track of their upcoming second full length “Night Of The Desecration” at this location. The album will be released on May 20, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘The Church Of Thorns’ can still be streamed over here. More WAMPYRINACHT info is available at www.facebook.com/wampyrinacht […]

April 20, 2022

Ohio based Black / Death Metallers MANTICORE have just revealed a new track entitled ‘Empty Eyes, Hollow Temples’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming fourth album “Endless Scourge Of Torment”, which will be released via Hells Headbangers later this year. The cover art was created by NetherTemple Design and interior […]

April 19, 2022

Dutch Thrashers DISQUIET have just released another video for their upcoming third full-length “Instigate To Annihilate”. You can watch ‘Wrecked’ (featuring Vicky Psarakis of THE AGONIST) over here. The album will be released on May 06, 2022 via Soulseller Records on CD, LP and digitally. It was mixed and mastered at Tomster Studios and features […]

April 16, 2022

Polish Death Metallers BAALZAGOTH have just released their debut full length “Morbid Persecutions” via Mara Production on CD (jewelcase and digipak with slipcase). A full album stream is available at this location. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Filip “Heinrich” Halucha at Heinrich House Studio and the cover artwork was created by Jesus Lhysta. […]

April 15, 2022

On May 27, 2022 Hells Headbangers will release “Thaumogenesis”, the fourth album from Cleveland, Ohio based Death Metallers SHED THE SKIN, on CD format. The vinyl version will follow later this year. It was recorded at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan (NUNSLAUGHTER, MIDNIGHT, KURNUGIA) and the cover art was created by Justin Meyers of Dark […]

April 14, 2022

“Abomination Of The Flames”, the sophomore album from Australian Death Metallers BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS, will be released on April 15, 2022 via Lavadome Productions on limited red polycarbonate CD and digital format, with an LP version coming later. It was recorded periodically between 2017 and 2020 by Andy Kite at Against the Grain Studio and […]

April 13, 2022

Norwegian Black Metallers DJEVELKULT have just premiered another song from their upcoming third full-length “Drep Alle Guder”. You can now check out ‘I Kuldens Vold’ at this location. The previously revealed ‘Voidwalker’ can still be streamed over here. “Drep Alle Guder” will be released on May 06, 2022 via Soulseller Records on CD, LP and […]

April 12, 2022

On May 20, 2022 Blood Harvest Records will release the debut mini album of Polish Death Metallers CLAIRVOYANCE, “Threshold Of Nothingness”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The 12″ vinyl version will follow later this year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Decline Into Oblivion’, ‘The Curse’, ‘Chronicles Of Emptiness’, ‘A Cairn Of Souls’ and […]

April 11, 2022

Belgian Black Metallers SERPENTS OATH will release their sophomore album “Ascension” on June 24, 2022 via Soulseller Records. It was recorded at Stage One Studio with Andy Classen. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Invocation Pestum’, ‘Summoning The Ancients’, ‘Thy Mighty Serpent’, ‘Invocation Perversum’, ‘Blasphemy’, ‘Bring Down The Sun’, ‘Invocation Maledictum’, ‘Sworn To The Oath’, […]

April 09, 2022

“Homeschool Shooter”, the fourth full length from Chicago’s Deathgrinders ELBOW DEEP, will be released on May 06, 2022 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on CD and digital formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Sex Doll In The Murder Closet’, ‘Fuck Me Or I’ll Fuck You’, ‘Cancer Happens, Deal With It’, ‘It’s My Way […]

April 08, 2022

Portuguese Doom / Deathers THE CHAPTER have just released a video for the title track of their upcoming sophomore full length “Delusion Of Consciousness” at this location. The album will be released on April 22, 2022 as digipak CD and digitally. It was produced by Daniel Cardoso (ANATHEMA, ANGELUS APATRIDA, AVA INFERI) at Ohme Studios. […]

April 07, 2022

Brazilian Death Metallers ESCARNIUM will embark on a European tour together with their country mates ROTBORN in September 2022. The tour kicks off on September 07, 2022 at the Kopf und Kragen club in Germany and will end on September 25, 2022, also in Germany (the final show is yet to be announced). The tour […]

April 06, 2022

Spanish Death Metallers INTOLERANCE have just premiered the track ‘Death Before Slavery’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Dark Paths Of Humanity”. Memento Mori will release the CD version on April 25, 2022, Godz Ov War Productions the tape version on May 13, 2022 and the vinyl version […]

April 05, 2022

German Death Metallers NIGHTBEARER will release their sophomore full length “Ghosts Of A Darkness To Come” via Testimony Records on June 24, 2022 on limited vinyl (different colors), jewelcase CD and digitally. A video for the album’s first single ‘The Shadow’s Waiting’ you can already watch at this location. The artwork was created by Juanjo […]

April 04, 2022

Vancouver, British Columbia based Black Metal duo VITAL SPIRIT has just premiered the track ‘Withering Fire’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Still As The Night, Cold As The Wind”, which will be released on May 06, 2022 via Vendetta Records (CD) and Hidden Tribe (cassette tape), respectively. […]

April 02, 2022

On April 22, 2022 York, Pennsylvania based Doom / Deathers CULTIC will release their sophomore full length “Of Fire And Sorcery” on CD-R and digital formats via Eleventh Key. Sign Of Evil Productions will also release a limited run of cassettes soon. You can stream the album track ‘Warlock’ at this location now. A video […]

April 01, 2022

“Sentinels Of Time”, the new mini album from Australian Black Metallers RUNESPELL, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on June 01, 2022 on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Claws Of Vanagandr’, ‘Memories Of Steel’, ‘Sentinels Of Time’ and ‘A Drakkar’s Last Journey’. The opener can already be […]

March 31, 2022

“Transcendentia: The Shadow Pilgrimage”, the debut full length from German Black Metallers LUNAR CHALICE, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on June 01, 2022 on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Accusation’, ‘Calix Cum Velum’, ‘Immortuae’, ‘Descending Shadows’, ‘The Saturn Rite’, ‘The Astral Stargate’, ‘Flagellationis Diaboli’ and ‘Nocturnalia’. […]

March 30, 2022

Prague’s Death Metallers HEAVING EARTH will release their third full-length “Darkness Of God” on May 27, 2022 via Lavadome Productions on CD and digitally. It was produced by Leon Macey (MITHRAS) and mixed and mastered by Andrea Petucco (AD NAUSEAM). The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Violent Gospels (Ordination Of The Holy Trinity)’, ‘Crossing […]

March 29, 2022

On May 27, 2022 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Offerings Of Rapture And Decay”, the debut album from Greek old school Death Metallers CADAVER COILS, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Wings As Blades’, ‘Fruits Of Avarice’, ‘Splenetic Voices’, ‘Tongue Of The Beast’, ‘Arid Sand Tomb’ and ‘A Sovereign, […]

March 28, 2022

On May 05, 2022 Caligari Records will release “Spasticating Exacution”, a split mini-album between the two Italian Death Metallers SPASTICUS and BOIA, on cassette tape format. The CD version will be co-released with Necrolatry Records. The following tracks will be featured on it. SPASTICUS – ‘Crypt Of Freaks’, ‘Inbred Earth’ and ‘Hideous Eternal’. BOIA – […]

March 26, 2022

Berlin / Wroclaw based blackened Death Metallers CHTHONIC CULT are streaming their second album “Become Seekers For Death” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 28, 2022 via Putrid Cult. All further band info is available at www.facebook.com/chthonic.cult Italy’s Doom / Deathers ASSUMPTION will release their new full length […]

March 25, 2022

On May 27, 2022 Edged Circle Productions will release the second album of international Death Metallers DARKENED, “The Black Winter”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It was produced by Linus Nirbrant and mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound. The cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado (UNLEASHED, THE BLACK DALHIA MURDER, […]

March 24, 2022

Swedish Doom / Deathers GRAND HARVEST are streaming their debut album “Consummatum Est” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 25, 2022 via Messor Grandis Productions. All additional GRAND HARVEST information you will find at www.facebook.com/grandharvest.band On May 06, 2022 Personal Records will release “Deathbed Sessions”, a new EP […]

March 23, 2022

“Mythological Cccult Metal” act PROSCRIPTOR MCGOVERN’S APSÛ have just premiered a lyric / visualizer video for ‘Every Watchtower Within Is The Axis Of A Watchtower Without’, the third single from their self-titled debut album, which is out now on Agonia Records. You can watch the video here. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/officialabsu […]

March 22, 2022

Brazilian Black Metallers NECROMANTE are streaming their upcoming second album “XI” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on March 25, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. All additional information you will find at www.instagram.com/necromante_official A full album stream of “Soulgazer”, the debut full length from Denver, Colorado based Death Metallers ASTRAL TOMB, […]

March 21, 2022

Dutch Thrashers DEAD HEAD have just premiered another song from their upcoming seventh full-length “Slave Driver”. You can check out a video for ‘Polar Vortex’ at this location. The album will be released on April 29, 2022 2022 via Hammerheart Records on CD, LP and digitally. It was recorded by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio […]

March 19, 2022

Greek Black Metallers FUNERAL STORM have just revealed a track from their upcoming second full length “Chthonic Invocations”, which will be released via Hells Headbangers later this year. You can check out ‘The Void’ at this location. The song is to commemorate the passing of H.P. Lovecraft, with the lyrics inspired by “The Viridian Verses” […]

March 18, 2022

On May 20, 2022 Edged Circle Productions will release the debut full length of Chile’s Black / Speed Metal one-man project SIGN OF EVIL, “Psychodelic Death”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Bad Trip’, ‘The Consequence Of Your Actions’, ‘Psychodelic Death’, ‘Serpent Poison’, ‘When The Day Arrives’, ‘Anonymous’, ‘The War […]

March 17, 2022

“Nocturnal Trance”, the third album from Portuguese Black Metallers CANDELABRUM, will be released via Hells Headbangers on April 29, 2022 on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Crystalline Telasthesia’, ‘Through The Mirror Of Divination’, ‘Poisonous Dark Apparitions’, ‘Beyond (Back To The Origin)’ and ‘Into Death’s Trance’. You can […]

March 16, 2022

Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE have just revealed video # 4 (of the series of 10 videos) from their second album “Fist To Face”. You can check out a lyric video of the song ‘Nuclear Fallout’ right here. More HOLYCIDE information you will find at www.facebook.com/holycide Italian Doom / Deathers ASSUMPTION will release their new album “Hadean […]

March 15, 2022

Indianapolis, Indiana based Death Metal quartet OBSCENE will release their second album “…From Dead Horizon To Dead Horizon” on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats via Blood Harvest Records. The CD and tape versions will be released on May 27, 2022, in time for the band’s upcoming U.S. tour with MORTA SKULD, while the […]

March 12, 2022

Greek Black Metallers ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ are streaming their new album “The Seven Tongues Of ΔΑΗΜΩΝ” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 14, 2022 via Zazen Sounds. For all further information please visit www.facebook.com/breathoffire61 or https://drakoniancoven.bandcamp.com A full album stream of “Retaliation Warfare”, the second full length from Reno, Nevada […]

March 11, 2022

“The Lower Catacombs”, the second album from New Jersey based old school Death Metallers BLASPHEMATORY, will be released via Nuclear Winter Records on May 13, 2022 on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Cruciform Shadows’, ‘Unclean Eulogies’, ‘Key To The Furnace’, ‘Perpetual Despair’, ‘Flooded Graves’, ‘The Corruption Of […]

March 10, 2022

Irish blackened Death Metallers MALTHUSIAN and American Black / Deathers SUFFERING HOUR will join forces on a split album entitled “Time’s Withering Shadow”, which will be released on May 06, 2022 via Invictus Productions. It will feature the following exclusive tracks: MALTHUSIAN – ‘Dissolution Of Consciousness’ and ‘Delirium’, SUFFERING HOUR – ‘Crawling Embers’, ‘Temporal Lapse’ […]

March 09, 2022

Spanish Death Metallers INTOLERANCE have just premiered the track ‘Echoes From The Past’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Dark Paths Of Humanity”, which will be released via Memento Mori (CD version) on April 25, 2022 and Godz Ov War Productions (tape version) on May 13, 2022. […]

March 08, 2022

Chilean Death Metallers CONCILIVM have just premiered the track ‘Oneiric Abyss’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “A Monument In Darkness”, which will be released on April 08, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Maleficent Creation’ can still be streamed over here. The complete “A Monument In Darkness” […]

March 07, 2022

Danish blackened Punks HERKSER are streaming their debut EP “Befængt” in its entirety at this location now. It was just released via Caligari Records on cassette tape format today. For more HERKSER info please visit www.facebook.com/hersker666 On April 30, 2022 Amor Fati Productions will release “Urgrund”, the sophomore album from German Black Metal duo HÄXENZIJRKELL, […]

March 05, 2022

Finnish Black Metallers AETHYRICK have just premiered the track ‘Winds Of The Wanderer’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming fourth album “Pilgrimage”, which will be released on March 31, 2022 via The Sinister Flame. The previously revealed ‘Hallowed Bloodline’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: […]

March 04, 2022

On April 15, 2022 Me Saco Un Ojo Records and Dark Descent Records will co-release a new split album between Japan’s ANATOMIA and Denmark’s UNDERGANG on vinyl LP and CD formats, respectively. It will feature the following tracks: ANATOMIA – ‘Total Darkness’ and ‘Bound To Death’, UNDERGANG – ‘Helt Til Rotterne’, ‘I Dit Stiveste Pus’ […]

March 03, 2022

Gothenburg, Sweden based Speed Metallers ARMORY have just premiered the track ‘Deep Space Encounter’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming third album “Mercurion”, which will be out via Dying Victims Productions on April 22, 2022. The previously revealed ‘The Hunters From Beyond’ can still be streamed over here. The complete “Mercurion” […]

March 02, 2022

On April 22, 2022 Personal Records will release “Fatal Venin”, a new EP from Quebec City, Canada based old school Thrashers SURVIVAL INSTINCT on special transparent CD format. You can already check out the title track over here. The full tracklist of the EP reads as follows: ‘Fatal Venin’, ‘Instinct’, ‘Night Speed’, ‘Poser Killer’ and […]

March 01, 2022

Australian Metalpunks REAPER have just premiered the track ‘Drop Of The Blade’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “Viridian Inferno”, which will be released on April 22, 2022 via Dying Victims Productions. The previously revealed ‘Decay’ can still be checked out over here. The complete tracklist of “Viridian Inferno” reads […]

February 28, 2022

Hells Headbangers have signed Japanese Goregrinders PHARMACIST for the vinyl LP and cassette tape editions of the band’s forthcoming second full-length “Flourishing Extremities On Unspoiled Mental Grounds”, which will be released on CD this April. A brand-new third full-length will be released on all formats through Hells Headbangers as well. For regular updates follow PHARMACIST […]

February 25, 2022

“From Beyond The Burial Mound”, the debut full-length from Spanish Death Metallers SEPULCHRAL, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. It was recorded by the band members themselves, mixed and mastered by Gorka Pérez and features cover art by Jaime P.S. All additional SEPULCHRAL information you fill find at www.facebook.com/sepulchraldeathmetal Mexican Speed Metallers […]

February 24, 2022

Brazilian Black Metallers NECROMANTE have just premiered the track ‘Necro Fire Angel’ at this location. It will appear on the second NECROMANTE album “XI”, which will be released on March 25, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed title track ‘XI (The Dark Night Of The Soul)’ is still streaming over here. The following […]

February 23, 2022

Swedish Doom / Deathers GRAND HARVEST have just premiered the track ‘No Paler A Horse’ over here. It will appear on the band’s debut full length “Consummatum Est”, which will be released on March 25, 2022 via Messor Grandis Productions. The album was mixed by Tore Stjerna at NBS / Necromorbus and the cover artwork […]

February 22, 2022

Norwegian Black / Thrash duo DEATHHAMMER will release their fifth album “Electric Warfare” on February 25, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD format. The vinyl LP and cassette tape editions will be released on April 29, 2022. A full album stream is available at this location. The previously revealed videos for the album tracks ‘Rapid […]

February 21, 2022

Swedish Black / Death Metallers IN APHELION have just premiered a video for ‘Requiem’ over here. The song will appear on the band’s debut album “Moribund”, which will be released on March 11, 2022 via Edged Circle Productions. The band commented on the song and video as follows: “The song ‘Requiem’ is all about letting […]

February 19, 2022

Cleveland, Ohio based Death Metallers SHED THE SKIN have just released the new track ‘Ingress-Thaumogenesis’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming fourth full length “Thaumogenesis”, which will be released this summer on CD format via Hells Headbangers. The vinyl version will follow later this year. The album was recorded with Noah […]

February 18, 2022

In early March 2022 Xtreem Music will release “Anthology Of Primitive Horror”, a 2 CD compilation of NECROPHAGIA. It will contain all early demos that were released prior to the first NECROPHAGIA album: “Nightmare Continues” (Demo 10 / ’86), “Power Through Darkness” (Demo 02 / ’86), “Unreleased 7” EP (1986), “Ready For Death – Rough […]

February 17, 2022

French Black Metallers BÂ’A have just premiered the track ‘Urbi Et Orbi Clamant’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s second album “Egrégore”, which will be released on March 24, 2022 via Osmose Productions. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘In Umbra Et Luce’, ‘Domitor’, ‘Bellum’, ‘Fames’, ‘Obitusque’ and ‘Urbi Et Orbi Clamant’. […]

February 16, 2022

Norwegian Black Metallers DJEVELKULT will release their third full-length “Drep Alle Guder” on May 06, 2022 via Soulseller Records on CD, LP and digitally. It was recorded at Brye Studio Dyslexia Production (instruments) and CBR Studio (vocals). The mix and mastering was done by Mattis Simen Løvbrøtte Elvestuen. The following tracks will appear on it: […]

February 15, 2022

On April 10, 2022 Purity Through Fire will release “Föllo Af Svavel, Lifvets Dimridå”, the second album from Swedish Black Metallers GREVE, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Vid Dödens Tröskel’, ‘Nordarikets Strid’, ‘I Svarta Solens Magi’, ‘Det Gamla Rikets […]

February 14, 2022

Reno, Nevada based War Metal one man band TRIUMPH has just premiered the track ‘Holocaust Siege’ at this location. It will appear on the second album “Retaliation Warfare”, which will be released on March 15, 2022 via Inhuman Assault Productions. The previously revealed ‘Oblivion Barrage’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist reads […]

February 12, 2022

Kansas City, Missouri based Death Metallers TROGLODYTE have just released a new single entitled ‘Found Guilty In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Shooting A Man Wearing A Bigfoot Costume’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s fourth full length “The Hierarchical Ecological Succession: Welcome To The Food Chain”, which will be released […]

February 11, 2022

“Council Of Prediction”, the new full-length from Hamburg, Germany based Death Metallers RISE OF KRONOS, will be released on March 25, 2022 via MDD Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Jury’, ‘Cosmic Order’, ‘Cycles’, ‘Divine Betrayal’, ‘Boiled Alive’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘Allegory Of The Cave’, ‘Cycles’ (feat. Britta Görtz of HIRAES), ‘Boiled Alive’ (feat. Thomas […]

February 10, 2022

Australia’s BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS will release their sophomore full-length “Abomination Of The Flames” on April 15, 2022 via Lavadome Productions. It was recorded periodically between 2017 and 2020 by Andy Kite at Against the Grain Studio and the cover art was created by Seeming Watcher. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Abomination Of […]

February 09, 2022

Dutch Thrashers DISQUIET will release their third full-length “Instigate To Annihilate” on May 06, 2022 via Soulseller Records on CD, LP and digitally. It was mixed and mastered at Tomster Studios and features artwork by Wouter Florusse. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Rise Of The Sycophants’, ‘Demonic Firenado’, ‘Designed To Violate’, ‘Instigate […]

February 08, 2022

Brazilian Black Metallers ILLUMINATION have just premiered the track ‘Ngh W Srr’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut mini album “Worship Death More Than Life”, which will be released on March 04, 2022 via Personal Records. The previously revealed video for ‘Lux Ferre Gnosis’ can still be watched over here. […]

February 07, 2022

Italian Death Metallers AD NAUSEAM have just released their 2015 debut full length “Nihil Quam Vacuitas Ordinatum Est” as a remastered double LP vinyl edition via Lavadome Productions. The band commented on it as follows: “The mastering of “Nihil Quam Vacuitas Ordinatum Est” started to sound way too far from being perfect to our ears, […]

February 05, 2022

Slovenia based Death Metallers SIDEREAN have just premiered an animated video for ‘Coalescing Into The Expanse’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s debut album “Lost On Void’s Horizon”, which was released last year via Edged Circle Productions. More about SIDEREAN at www.facebook.com/siderean A full album stream of “Leech”, the debut from […]

February 04, 2022

“Nachtmusik”, the third album from German / Finnish Vampiric Black Metal duo ORDER OF NOSFERAT, will be released via Purity Through Fire on CD, vinyl LP, A5 digipak and cassette tape formats. The CD and tape versions will be out on March 21, 2022, while the vinyl edition will follow later this year. The following […]

February 03, 2022

Spanish Death Metallers SEPULCHRAL have just premiered another song from their upcoming debut full-length “From Beyond The Burial Mound”. You can check out ‘Sepulchral Fumes’ at this location now. The previously released ‘Harbor Of Drifting Souls’ can still be streamed over here. The album will be released via Soulseller Records on February 25, 2022 on […]

February 02, 2022

American Death Metallers CRYPTUM have just premiered the track ‘Volitional Sacrilege’ over here. It will appear on the band’s new EP “Vile Emergence”, which will be released on February 24, 2022 via Caligari Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The previously revealed title track can additionally be streamed at this location. The full “Vile […]

February 01, 2022

Phoenix, Arizona based Death Metal solo project THORN is streaming its upcoming second album “Yawning Depths” over here now. It will be released on February 04, 2022 via Chaos Records on CD format. The vinyl LP version will be released later in 2022, while the cassette tape version will be released by Gurgling Gore. For […]

January 31, 2022

Netherlands based Black Metallers DEATHLESS VOID are streaming their upcoming self-titled debut EP at this location now. It will be released on February 04, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions on 12″ vinyl and cassette tape formats. For all additional information please visit www.facebook.com/ironboneheadproductions DEVIL’S FORCE, the soloproject of HELLTRAIN frontman Pierre Törnkvist, has just released […]

January 28, 2022

On March 28, 2022 Putrid Cult will release “Become Seekers For Death”, the second album from Polish / German Black / Death Metal duo CHTHONIC CULT. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Ironclad Nemesis’, ‘On The Wings Of Drought’, ‘The Thunder Spoke To The Spirit’, ‘When The Ancients Speak’, ‘Become Seekers For Death’, ‘In […]

January 27, 2022

Finland’s melodic Death Metallers RE-ARMED have just released a new EP celebrating their 20th anniversary. It is entitled “XX” and contains the following tracks: ‘As The Stars Align’, ‘Monoeyes’, ‘Beyond The Horizon’ (acoustic version), ‘Tomorrow’, ‘Ode To Life’ (symphonic version) and ‘Evolve Cycle’ (arcade version). ‘Tomorrow’ is a re-recorded and re-titled version of the track […]

January 26, 2022

On January 28, 2022 Invictus Productions will release the second album from Swiss Death Metallers DEATHCULT. It will be entitled “Of Soil Unearthed” and features the following tracks: ‘Iron Beclawed Rules The Divine’, ‘On Primal Wings’, ‘Doxology And Putrescence’, ‘Trepanation Rites’, ‘Black Vapour Coagulation’, ‘Swine Of Oblivion’, ‘Funeral Trance’ and ‘Alastor’. A full album stream […]

January 25, 2022

On March 25, 2022 Blood Harvest Records will release “Soulgazer”, the debut full length from Denver, Colorado based Death Metallers ASTRAL TOMB, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP edition will follow on July 29, 2022. “Soulgazer” will feature the following tracks: ‘Transcendental Visions’, ‘Be Here Now…’, ‘Inertia (Crashing Through The Doorways Of […]

January 24, 2022

On February 25, 2022 Hells Headbangers will release the fifth album from Norwegian Black / Thrash duo DEATHHAMMER, “Electric Warfare”, on CD format. The vinyl LP and cassette tape formats will be released on April 29, 2022. The cover artwork was created by Eduard Johnson and the full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Savage Aggressor’, ‘Crushing […]

January 22, 2022

Italian progressive Death Metallers SADIST (feat. OBSCURA’s Jeroen Paul Thesseling and ex – NECROPHAGIST’s Romain Goulon) will release their new album “Firescorched” via Agonia Records on May 20, 2022. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Tommy Talamanca at Nadir Music Studios in Genoa (Italy). The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Accabadora’, ‘Fleshbound’, ‘Finger […]

January 21, 2022

Cleveland, Ohio based blackened Metal Punks HAMMR have just premiered the new track ‘Seeping Chalice’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “Eternal Possession”, which will be released on February 11, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. […]

January 20, 2022

Brazil based Black Metal three-piece NECROMANTE will release their second album “XI” via Iron Bonehead Productions on March 25, 2022 on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Equinox Of New Aeon’, ‘Lucifer Rising’, ‘Serpentine Fire’, ‘The Phoenix Glory’, ‘XI (The Dark Night Of The Soul)’, ‘Pentacle Of Fire’, […]

January 19, 2022

French Black Metallers HELL MILITIA will release their new album “Hollow Void” via Season Of Mist Underground Activists on March 18, 2022. A first song, ‘Dust Of Time’, is already available for streaming at this location. The band issued the following comments: “10 years have passed since the release of “Jacob’s Ladder” and the more […]

January 18, 2022

“Reflections Of Distant Dreams”, the debut full length from Chile based Death Metallers HALLUX VALGUS, will be released via Edged Circle Productions on March 25, 2022 on double LP vinyl format. It was originally released in Chile during the first half of 2021, but only in extremely limited quantities. A full album stream you will […]

January 17, 2022

On January 28, 2022 Amor Fati Productions will release “Reverence”, the sophomore album from Swedish / American Black Metallers DET EVIGA LEENDET, on CD format. Digital and vinyl LP formats will be released by Mystískaos and Extraconscious Records, with distribution by Dissociative Visions. You can already stream the album track ‘Retch’ over here. The complete […]

January 15, 2022

“Release My Suffering”, the third full-length from California based blackened Death / Grinders GORESKINCOFFIN, is out now on all streaming platforms. It was recorded and mixed by Hunter Peterson at Desidarius Recordings. The album artwork was created by Chadwick St. John. “Release My Suffering” features the following tracks: ‘The Plague Father’, ‘Wrath And Ruin’, ‘Release […]

January 14, 2022

On March 25, 2022 Messor Grandis Productions will release the debut full length from Malmö, Sweden based GRAND HARVEST, “Consummatum Est”. The band’s style has been described as “dark and misanthropic Death / Doom Metal with hints of Black Metal and with epic / atmospheric elements” and was once called “Sweden’s most underrated Metal band” […]

January 13, 2022

On March 24, 2022 Osmose Productions will release “Egrégore”, the second album from French Black Metallers BÂ’A. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘In Umbra Et Luce’, ‘Domitor’, ‘Bellum’, ‘Fames’, ‘Obitusque’ and ‘Urbi Et Orbi Clamant’. A first track premiere will be revealed on February 17, 2022. More about BÂ’A at www.baa-band.fr German […]

January 12, 2022

Norwegian Black Metallers ABBATH have just revealed a video for the song ‘Dream Cull’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming third full length “Dread Reaver”, which will be released on March 25, 2022 via Season Of Mist on CD digipak, CD digibox, black and coloured vinyl and digitally. The full […]

January 11, 2022

On April 22, 2022 Testimony Records will release “Rites Of Gore”, the third full-length from New Jersey based Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR, on CD, LP and digitally. It was mixed by Jonny Pettersson at Studio Unbound, Sweden and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Osterby, Germany. The cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado. […]

January 10, 2022

Chilean Doom / Deathers VERBUM will release their upcoming debut full length “Exhortation To The Impure” on January 14, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro’, ‘Abrahamic Sedition’, ‘Nihil Privativum’, ‘Interlude I’, ‘Silent Oratorium’, ‘Interlude II’, ‘Exhortation To The Impure’ and ‘Outro’. A full album stream you will find at […]

January 08, 2022

Swiss Death Metallers DEATHCULT have just premiered the track ‘Doxology And Putrescence’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming second album “Of Soil Unearthed”, which will be released on January 28, 2022 via Invictus Productions. The previously revealed ‘Swine Of Oblivion’ can still be streamed over here. The complete “Of Soil Unearthed” […]

January 07, 2022

Los Angeles, California based Death Metallers INSINERATEHYMN will release their second album “Disembodied” on February 25, 2022 via Blood Harvest Records (in co-operation with Rotted Life) on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP edition will follow later this year. The “Disembodied” cover artwork was created by Edgar Roldan and the full tracklist reads […]

January 06, 2022

“Basom Gryphos”, the second album from Basque Death Metal duo PESTILENGTH, will be released on March 11, 2022 via Nuclear Winter Records, in co-operation with Sentient Ruin and Goat Throne, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The album track ‘Thelegm’ is already streaming over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Tamm’, ‘Engtlant […]

January 05, 2022

On March 21, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release “No Peace – No Dawn”, the debut full length from Chile based Black Metal duo AD FINEM OMNIA, on digipak CD format. You can already stream the album closer ‘The Solipsist’ at this location. The full “No Peace – No Dawn” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Vultures’, […]

January 04, 2022

International Death Metallers DARKENED are streaming their new EP “Mourn The Dying Light” at this location now. It will be released on January 07, 2021 via Edged Circle Productions on 7″ vinyl format. The cover artwork was supplied by Juanjo Castellano Rosado (UNLEASHED, THE BLACK DALHIA MURDER, GATES OF ISHTAR). More about DARKENED at www.facebook.com/darkeneddeathmetal […]

January 03, 2022

“Vile Emergence”, the new EP from Chicago, Illinois based Death Metallers CRYPTUM, will be released via Caligari Records on February 24, 2022 on CD and cassette tape formats. You can already check out the title track over here. The full tracklist of the EP reads as follows: ‘Torrent Of Infinite Time’, ‘Volitional Sacrilege’, ‘Dead Celestial […]

January 02, 2022

Malte Gericke, bass player and vocalist of Basque / German Death / Thrashers SIJJIN, issued the following comments on winning our BEST OF 2021 READERS POLL: “Unbelievable, this is insane. We never expected such an overwhelming feedback and feel truly honored. But, as we said it on “Sumerian Promises” already, this album is for all […]

January 01, 2022

Florida based Doom / Deathers DRUID LORD have just premiered the title track of their upcoming third full length “Relics Of The Dead” at this location. The album will be released on January 21, 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later next year. The previously […]

December 31, 2021

On February 04, 2022 Vampyric Black Metallers BAT MAGIC will re-release their debut EP “Feast Of Blood” on limited edition (100 copies) cassette through Belgium’s Babylon Doom Cult Records, featuring a new layout by Obsidian Pantheon. It was originally released by Sore Ear Collective. The following tracks appear on “Feast Of Blood”: ‘Intro’, ‘Blood Pact […]

December 29, 2021

California based blackened Death / Grinders GORESKINCOFFIN have just released a lyric video for ‘Elegy For Mankind’s Failings’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming third full-length “Release My Suffering”, which will be out on January 14, 2022 via Funeral Goat Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Plague Father’, […]

December 28, 2021

Chile based technical Thrashers MENTAL DEVASTATION are streaming their second album “The Delusional Mystery Of The Self (Part I)” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 31, 2021 via Blood Harvest Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. A previously revealed […]

December 26, 2021

Stockholm / New Jersey based Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR will release their third full length “Rites Of Gore” on April 22, 2022 via Testimony Records on limited vinyl (different colors) and CD. You can already watch a video for the first single ‘Till Death Do Us Rot’ at this location. More about SENTIENT HORROR at […]

December 24, 2021

Spanish Black Metallers BLAZEMTH have inked a deal with Xtreem Music. The band’s first full-length “The Return Of Lucifer” will be released on CD, 12″ LP, cassette and digitally on March 15, 2022. The album was recorded at Moonsower Studios and mastered at Unisound Studios by Dan Swanö. The following tracks will be featured on […]

December 23, 2021

Everlasting Spew Records have signed New Jersey based Grinders ORGAN DEALER for the release of their sophomore album in 2022. It will be available in multiple formats. For regular updates make sure to follow the band at www.facebook.com/organdealer Spanish melodic Death Metallers DORMANTH have just released a lyric video for ‘So Dies’ at this location. […]

December 22, 2021

Slovakian Black Metallers KROLOK are streaming their second full length “Funeral Winds & Crimson Sky” in its entirety at this location now. It was just released via Osmose Productions yesterday. Vocalist / guitarist HV issued the following comments about “Funeral Winds & Crimson Sky”: “This album is a retrospective look into the past, where old […]

December 21, 2021

German melodic Death Metallers DRAGONBREED will release their debut album via MDD Records in Spring of next year. DRAGONBREED consists of Stefano Fiori – vocals (GRAVEWORM), Sebastian Jensen – guitars, Arkadius Antonik – guitars, Kenjamin Jentzen – drums (all from SUIDAKRA) and Zachi – bass (ex – SUIDAKRA, ex – BRUTAL UNREST). For all additional […]

December 20, 2021

Finnish Black Metallers HOLLOW WOODS are currently streaming their upcoming debut album “Cold Winds Cleave The Earth” in its entirety at this location. It will be released on December 21, 2021 via Signal Rex. For more HOLLOW WOODS please visit https://hollowwoods.bandcamp.com Polish Black Metallers HEGEROTH will self-release their fourth full length “Sacra Doctrina” on January […]

December 18, 2021

On January 28, 2022 Hells Headbangers will release the self-titled debut EP from Death Metal three piece MALEFIC THRONE on CD and cassette tape formats. The 12″ vinyl version will follow later in that year. “Malefic Throne” will feature the following tracks: ‘Deciding The Hierarchy’, ‘The Dawn Of The Truth’, ‘A New Hand Upon The […]

December 17, 2021

Swiss old school Death Metallers CHAOSMONGER have just released their debut full length “For Chaos Shall Reign” via Necronos on CD. You can check out videos for the album tracks ‘Servants Of The Netherworld’ and ‘Phantom Dimension’ here and here. More CHAOSMONGER info you will find at www.chaosmonger.ch Serbian Black Metallers CMPT are streaming their […]

December 16, 2021

On March 11, 2022 Edged Circle Productions will release “Moribund”, the debut full length from Swedish Black / Death Metal three piece IN APHELION, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘World Serpent (Devourer Of Dreams)’, ‘Draugr’, ‘Let The Beast Run Wild’, ‘Luciferian Age’, ‘This Night Seems Endless’, ‘He […]

December 15, 2021

Chile based Doom / Deathers VERBUM have just premiered the track ‘Nihil Privativum’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Exhortation To The Impure”, which will be released on January 14, 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Silent Oratorium’ can additionally be streamed over here. The full […]

December 14, 2021

Greek Death / Thrashers VICIOUS KNIGHTS have just premiered the track ‘They Cast No Shadow’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming debut full length “Alteration Through Possession”, which will be released on January 28, 2022 via Dying Victims Productions. The previously revealed ‘The Boneghoul King (The Miserly)’ can still be streamed […]

December 13, 2021

Filipino Death Metallers NULLIFICATION have just premiered the track ‘I, The Nullifier’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Kingdoms To Hovel”, which will be released on January 14, 2022 via Personal Records. The previously revealed ‘Calamity From The Skies’ can still be streamed over here. The full “Kingdoms […]

December 11, 2021

On January 21, 2022 Hells Headbangers will release the third full length from Orlando, Florida based Doom / Deathers DRUID LORD, “Relics Of The Dead”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later next year. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Relics Of The Dead’, ‘Thirteen Days Of Death’, […]

December 10, 2021

On January 31, 2022 Nebular Carcoma will release a split album between Danish Black Metallers SKINLIV and Poland’s Black Metallers VERMISST on vinyl LP format. The tracklist reads as follows. SKINLIV: ‘I’, ‘II’, ‘III’ and ‘IV’. VERMISST: ‘Incantations Of The Crimson Twilight’ and ‘Weeping From The Old Labyrinthian Spires’. SKINLIV’s ‘II’ can already be checked […]

December 09, 2021

In tribute to the upcoming 20th anniversary of Chuck Schuldiner’s passing, Bay Area Death / Thrashers HEMOTOXIN have recorded a cover of DEATH’s ‘Crystal Mountain’. You can already check it out at this location. The band released the following statement concerning the choice of the cover: “We wanted to pay tribute to the late Chuck […]

December 08, 2021

Greek Death Metallers ECTOPLASMA have just premiered the track ‘Gruesome Sacred Orgasms’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s fourth album “Inferna Kabbalah”, which will be released on January 24, 2022 via Memento Mori in co-operation with Rotted Life. Memento Mori will release the CD version, while Rotted Life will handle the vinyl […]

December 07, 2021

New Jersey based Death Metallers LUNAR BLOOD will release their debut full length “Twilight Insurgency” via Pulverised Records on February 18, 2022 on CD format. The vinyl edition will be announced at a later point. The album was engineered and mixed by Scot Moriarty at Backroom Studios and mastered by Brad Boatwright at Audio Siege. […]

December 06, 2021

Swedish REVEAL! are streaming their fourth album “Doppelherz” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 10, 2021 via Sepulchral Voice Records. All further REVEAL! information you will find at www.facebook.com/revealswe On February 04, 2022 Chaos Records will release the second album of Phoenix, Arizona based THORN, “Yawning Depths”, on […]

December 03, 2021

Spanish Death Metallers SEPULCHRAL have been signed by Soulseller Records. Their debut album “From Beyond The Burial Mound” will be released on February 25, 2022 on CD, LP and digitally. The band commented on it as follows: “We are glad to work with a label that released albums from a lot of personal favorite bands, […]

December 02, 2021

Polish blackened Death Metallers SOTHORIS will release their second full length “Wpiekłowstąpienie” on January 06, 2022 on CD via More Hate Productions (Russia), Old Metal Rites (Brazil), Misantropia Records (Finland) and in the third quarter of 2022 via Entropy Records (Columbia). It was produced by Krzysztof Kostencki at Tetra Wave Studio and the cover artwork […]

December 01, 2021

On February 04, 2022 Personal Records will release a split album between Austria / Sweden based Black Metallers CARATHIS and Canadian Black Metallers SULFURE on CD format. You can already stream it in its entirety at this location. All further info about both bands you will find at https://carathisbm.bandcamp.com and www.facebook.com/sulfureqc “Opus Blasphamatum”, a split […]

November 30, 2021

On February 22, 2022 Abstract Emotions will release “Void”, the debut album from Madrid, Spain based INERTH, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. A lyric video for the track ‘Dismantle The Illusion’ can already be watched over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Precognition’, ‘Resilience In’, ‘Paranoiac Critical Solitude’, ‘Isolate’, ‘Dismatle The […]

November 29, 2021

On January 07, 2022 Edged Circle Productions will release a new EP entitled “Mourn The Dying Light” from international Death Metallers DARKENED on 7″ vinyl format. It will feature the tracks ‘Black Winter’ and ‘The Slime Runs Down Your Throat’. The cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado (UNLEASHED, THE BLACK DALHIA MURDER, GATES […]

November 28, 2021

Algerian brutal technical Death Metallers SILENT OBSESSION have just released a new single entitled ‘Against The Process’. The song is available for streaming at this location. A playthrough video (featuring vocalist Redouane Aouameur of LELAHELL) has also been released and is available over here, while a lyric video can be watched at this location. For […]

November 27, 2021

Finnish Black Metallers HOLLOW WOODS have just premiered the track ‘A Frozen Glance’ at this location. It is taken from their upcoming debut full length “Cold Winds Cleave The Earth”, which will be released on December 21, 2021 via Signal Rex. The artwork and inspiration for the album’s theme stems from Finnish linguist and ethnographer […]

November 26, 2021

Bangkok, Thailand based Death Metallers SAVAGE DEITY are streaming their third album “Decade Of Savagery” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on November 28, 2021 via Inhuman Assault Productions. The album was produced by the band themselves, mixed by Saran Rakthong and mastered by Dan Lowndes. The cover art was created […]

November 25, 2021

A new edition of “To The Glory Of The Ancient Ones”, the second full length from Chile based Death Metallers DOMINUS XUL, will be released via Xtreem Music on December 14, 2021, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the album. In addition to the CD, there will also be a vinyl edition of 250 copies […]

November 24, 2021

Finnish Doom Metal duo SIDEWALK MAFIA has just released a lyric video for their new single ‘Cruel Sacrifices’ at this location. The band’s debut album will be released in late spring 2022 via Blood Rite Records. The previously released single ‘This Frozen Paradise’ (which came out in January 2021) can still be streamed over here. […]

November 23, 2021

On January 28, 2022 Antiq will release “Les Retranchement”, the debut full length from French Black Metal band SILHOUETTE, on CD format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Ascension’, ‘La Première Neige’, ‘Au Seuil De L’oubli’, ‘Interlude’, ‘Les Retranchements’, ‘L’etreinte De La Chute’ and ‘Outro’. ‘L’Entreinte De La Chute’ can already be streamed over […]

November 20, 2021

“De Fornas Likgaldrar”, the third full length from Swedish Black Metallers BEKËTH NEXËHMÜ, will be released via Purity Through Fire on double CD and triple vinyl LP formats. The CD version will be released on December 12, 2021, while the vinyl version will follow later next year. The following tracks will appear on it. Disc […]

November 19, 2021

“The Problem Of Evil”, the debut solo album from IN THE WOODS… guitar player Kåre André Sletteberg, will be released under the KAS moniker on December 03, 2021. The album cover was created by Enyeto Kotori Designs and the full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Frost Rite Descends’, ‘Yours To Keep (Always And Forever)’, ‘This Is […]

November 18, 2021

On December 03, 2021 Signal Rex will release the debut album of Ecuador’s Black Metallers WINTERSTORM, “Vinterstormener”, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow in 2022. It has been mastered by Diogo Santana at Noise Portrait – Lisbon. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Intro’, ‘Into The Deep Darkness’, ‘Through The Astral Mist’, ‘The Storm […]

November 17, 2021

Italian Black / Deathers UNCTORIS are streaming their debut album “Shout Demise” at this location now. It will be released on November 19, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. For more UNCTORIS information check out www.facebook.com/unctoris On December 17, 2021 Caligari Records will release the debut mini album from Molde, Norway based Death Metallers HAALBUAER, “Mortal […]

November 16, 2021

Australia’s Black Doom Metallers TYRANNIC are streaming their upcoming second full length “Mortuus Decadence” at this location now. The vinyl LP version will be released on November 19, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions, the CD edition via Seance Records. The following tracks appear on it: ‘Mortuus Decadence’, ‘Singe Of Orgiastic Waste’, ‘Tormented By Deathly Cataract’, […]

November 15, 2021

Australian Death Metallers CHARNEL ALTAR have just premiered the track ‘Malefic Blessings’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “Abatement Of The Sun”, which will be released on December 17, 2021 via Blood Harvest Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. The previously […]

November 13, 2021

Los Angeles, California based progressive Death Metal duo DELPHIAN has just released their debut album “Somnambulant Foregoer”. A full album stream is available at this location. More about DELPHIAN at www.facebook.com/delphianmetal “Ausland”, the new album from Seattle, Washington based progressive Death Metal quartet RHINE, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. The band’s […]

November 12, 2021

On January 24, 2022 Memento Mori will release “Visions From The Netherworld”, the second full length from Mexican Death Metallers RAVENOUS DEATH. The band features current members of REMAINS, DEMONIC MANIFESTATION and DEATH’S FORSAKEN. The album was mastered by Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Studio in France and its tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro – Trail […]

November 11, 2021

“The Delusional Mystery Of The Self (Part I)”, the second album from Chile based Thrashers MENTAL DEVASTATION, will be released via Blood Harvest Records on December 31, 2021 on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Genesis’, ‘Ascension’, ‘Conquerors’, ‘Labyrinths’, ‘The Abyss’, ‘Vulcanic Eruption’, […]

November 10, 2021

German Death Metallers EYEMASTER are streaming their debut EP “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” at this location now. It will be released on November 12, 2021 via Caligari Records on cassette tape format. A vinyl 7″ edition will follow early next year. More EYEMASTER at https://eyemasterdeathmetal.bandcamp.com On December 02, 2021 Sepulchral Productions will release a […]

November 09, 2021

German Black Metal duo PREDICTOR is streaming their debut EP “…Thus Spoke Death” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 12, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions, in co-operation with Knekelput Recordings, on CD and cassette tape formats. For all further PREDICTOR information check out www.facebook.com/thetruepredictor Polish Black Metallers DEMONIC […]

November 08, 2021

“Alteration Through Possession”, the debut album from Thessaloniki, Greece based old school Death / Thrashers VICIOUS KNIGHTS, will be released on January 28, 2022 via Dying Victims Productions on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Infestation’, ‘From Nothingness (To A Slave Of Darkness)’, ‘The Boneghoul King (The Miserly)’, ‘They […]

November 06, 2021

Texas Death Metallers MALIGNANT ALTAR will release their debut full-length “Realms Of Exquisite Morbidity” on December 10, 2021 via Dark Descent Records. The vinyl edition will follow in early 2022. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Channeling Impure Apparitions’, ‘Usurping The Pantheon Crown’, ‘Belial Rebirth (Metempsychosis)’, ‘Realms Of Exquisite Morbidity (Instrumental)’, ‘Ceremonial Decapitator’ and ‘Rite […]

November 05, 2021

“The Ruins Of Human Failure”, the second mini album from UK based Black Metallers ÚLFARR, will be released via Purity Through Fire on CD, A5 digipak, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The CD and tape versions will be released on December 12, 2021, while the vinyl edition will follow in summer 2022. The material […]

November 04, 2021

Finnish Black Metallers THE MIST FROM THE MOUNTAINS will release their debut album “Monumental – The Temple Of Twilight” via Primitive Reaction on January 28, 2022. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Empyrean Fields’, ‘A Paean To Fire’, ‘Thus Spake The Tongueless Spirit’, ‘With The Sun And The Skies And Birds Above’, ‘Master Of Wilderness’ and […]

November 03, 2021

On November 26, 2021 Invictus Productions will release the debut EP of Norwegian Death Metallers ABHORRATION, “After Winter Comes War”, on cassette tape format. The CD and 12″ vinyl editions will follow next year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘After Winter Comes War’, ‘Ten Trenches Of Malebolge’, ‘Desecrate The Exploits Of God’ and ‘The […]

November 02, 2021

German Black Metallers SERVANT will release their debut album “Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars” on November 26, 2021 via MDD / Black Sunset. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Negate The I’, ‘Death Meditation’, ‘The Ultimate Occult Worship’, ‘Foreshadowing Rite’, ‘Hymn To The Latest Days’, ‘Incantation Of The Old Ones’, ‘Destruction And […]

November 01, 2021

Orlando, Florida based Doom Deathers DRUID LORD have just revealed another new track entitled ‘Festering Tombs’ at this location. It will also appear on the band’s upcoming third album “Relics Of The Dead”, which will be released in early 2022 via Hells Headbangers on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow […]

October 30, 2021

Seattle, Washington based Death / Grinders RAT KING will release a new EP entitled “Santa Hipocresía” on December 10, 2021 via Within The Mind Records on cassette and digitally. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Santa Hipocresía’, ‘Maldicio’N Del Alma’, ‘False Prophet’, ‘Morboso’ and ‘Killing Art’. A video for the album track ‘False Prophet’ is […]

October 29, 2021

“Candles”, the second album from Athens, Greece based Black Metallers DIABLERY, will be released via Saturnal Records on December 17, 2021 on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Three Torches Lit’, ‘Sanguine Emissions Of Aeonic Ecstasy’, ‘Spiral Ascension Of Becoming’, ‘The Star-Veiled Face’, ‘The Coming Fog’, ‘The Piercing Ice’, ‘Moonlit Dome Revealed’, ‘The […]

October 28, 2021

Australian Black Metallers HUNTERS MOON have just premiered the track ‘Bridge Over Chaos’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “The Great Pandemonium”, which will be released on November 26, 2021 via Hells Headbangers on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow next year. The cover artwork was created by […]

October 27, 2021

On December 12, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release “The Undoer’s Key”, the debut album from Finnish Black Metallers CAESTUS, on CD, A5 digipak and cassette tape formats. The vinyl edition will follow in summer 2022. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Reclamation’, ‘Ultimate Weapon’, ‘The Undoer’s Key’, ‘Burning Hope’, ‘Pariah’s Crown’, ‘Condescenders’, ‘Muinaisen Kunnian Taika’, ‘Dawn […]

October 26, 2021

“Det Stora Tunga Sjuka”, the debut full length from Swedish Black Metal duo AVSKRÄDE, will be released via Purity Through Fire on CD, A5 digipak, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The CD and tape versions will be released on December 12, 2021, the vinyl edition will follow in summer 2022. The following tracks will […]

October 25, 2021

Germany / Bangladesh based old school Death Metallers KHNVM have just revealed a first track from their upcoming new full-length “Portals To Oblivion”, which will be released via Neckbreaker Records on December 17, 2021. You can check out a video for ‘Heretic Ascension’ at this location. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: […]

October 22, 2021

Uppsala, Sweden based REVEAL! have just premiered the track ‘Cokkkfights’ over here. It will appear on the band’s fourth album “Doppelherz”, which will be released on December 10, 2021 via Sepulchral Voice Records. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Cocoon (Bitch Regalia)’, ‘Inshallah’, ‘Cokkkfights’, ‘Angel’s Bend’, ‘Clearly, God Damn’, ‘Stalactites (When Cast Down the Mountain)’, […]

October 21, 2021

On December 10, 2021 Chaos Records will release the self-titled debut album of American RÖKKR on CD format. The band features Kyle House (DECREPISY, SERPENTS OF DAWN, ACEPHALIX, VASTUM, NECROT) and Adam Perry (VASTUM). The mixing and mastering was handled by Greg Wilkinson of Earhammer Studio. You can already listen to the track ‘Oath Of […]

October 20, 2021

On October 31, 2021 Reaping Scythe Records will release “HVHY”, a 2-track split EP from US Black Metallers CYFFROUS INDIGNUS and NECROSOPHIK ABYSS. It will be available on cassette and digitally. CYFFROUS INDIGNUS will be featured with ‘Iniquitous Social Order’, while NECROSOPHIK ABYSS contribute the track ‘Left Handed Reaper’. Both songs have been recorded at […]

October 19, 2021

German Speed Metal Punks KNIFE are streaming their self-titled debut full length in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on October 22, 2021 via Dying Victims Productions. More about KNIFE at www.knifeofficial.de Italian Death Metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has just released a guitar playthrough video for ‘Serpent’s Speech’ over here. The […]

October 18, 2021

Polish Black Metallers DEMONIC TEMPLE have just premiered the title track of their upcoming third full length “Through The Stars Into The Abyss” at this location. The album will be released on November 11, 2021 via Putrid Cult in co-operation with Dark Horizon. The previously revealed ‘Night Of Everlasting Fire’ can still be streamed over […]

October 15, 2021

German Black Metallers DAUÞUZ have just premiered the track ‘Der Bergschmied IV: Zauberwerk’ over here. It is taken from the band’s upcoming fourth album “Vom Schwarzen Schmied”, which will be released on November 12, 2021 via Amor Fati Productions. The previously revealed ‘Der Bergschmied II: Der Eid’ can still be checked out at this location. […]

October 14, 2021

Hells Headbangers have signed US Death Metal three-piece MALEFIC THRONE for the release of the band’s debut EP “Malefic Throne”, which will be released next year on CD, 12″ vinyl and cassette tape formats. A first track, ‘Deciding The Hierarchy’, can already be streamed over here. MALEFIC THRONE consists of guitarist Gene Palubicki (PERDITION TEMPLE, […]

October 13, 2021

On December 17, 2021 Blood Harvest Records will release “Explosions”, the debut EP from Portuguese Death Metallers PHENOCRYST, on CD and cassette tape formats. The 12″ vinyl version will follow next year. The cover artwork was created by Belial NecroArts and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Fumarole Emanations’, ‘Phreatic Explosions’, ‘Pyroclastic Flows’, ‘Craters’ and […]

October 12, 2021

Swedish old school Death Metallers UNDER THE CHURCH will release a new EP entitled “Total Burial” on December 03, 2021 via Pulverised Records on CD, tape and digitally. The vinyl edition will be released at a later date in 2022. The EP will feature the following tracks: ‘Day Of Reckoning’, ‘Spit On Your Grave’, ‘Total […]

October 09, 2021

“A Slow Apocalypse”, the 2004 demo from Italian Black Metallers LAETITIA IN HOLOCAUST, will be re-released as a digipak CD, strictly limited to 50 copies, via The Fog Foundation on October 15, 2021. You can pre order your copy here. All additional LAETITIA IN HOLOCAUST information you will find at www.facebook.com/laetitia-in-holocaust-105378014231474 New York / Dallas, […]

October 08, 2021

German Black Metallers SERVANT have signed with Black Sunset / MDD for the release of their debut full length “Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars”, which will be released on November 26, 2021. More about SERVANT at www.facebook.com/servantmagick Kraków, Poland based DISHELL have been signed by Selfmadegod Records. The band’s second full length […]

October 07, 2021

Swedish Black / Death Metallers IN APHELION have just premiered the track ‘Draugr’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut EP “Luciferian Age”, which will be released on November 05, 2021 via Edged Circle Productions on CD format. The 12″ vinyl version will follow in February 2022. The previously revealed teaser […]

October 06, 2021

Swedish Funeral Doom Metallers DEBER have just premiered the track ‘Decay’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut album “Aspire To Affliction”, which will be released on November 05, 2021 via Personal Records. The previously revealed ‘Soulblind’ can still be streamed over here. The complete “Aspire To Affliction” tracklist reads as […]

October 05, 2021

On October 31, 2021 Hells Headbangers will release a new covers collection from DECEASED, “Thrash Times At Ridgemont High”, on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Spit On Your Grave’ (WHIPLASH), ‘Pray For Death’ (BLESSED DEATH), ‘Sacrifice’ (SACRIFICE), ‘Get Stoned’ (STONE), ‘Into The Universe’ (ARTILLERY), ‘Take This Torch’ (RAZOR), ‘Thrashing Rage’ (VOIVOD), ‘Death […]

October 04, 2021

Lima, Peru based Death Metallers EVIL DAMN have just premiered the track ‘Beast Of Rlyeh’ over here. It will appear on the band’s debut full length “Necronomicon”, which will be released on October 29, 2021 via Hells Headbangers on CD format. The vinyl version will follow next year. The previously revealed ‘The Curse’ can still […]

October 02, 2021

Albuquerque, New Mexico based blackened Death / Thrash Metallers FEED THE CORPSES TO THE PIGS have just premiered ‘The Death Of Expertise’, a song from their forthcoming full length “This Insidious Horror”, over here. The album will be released on October 15, 2021 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. A lyric video for the track […]

October 01, 2021

Greek Black Metallers CULT OF EIBON have just premiered the track ‘Phaesphoros’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “Black Flame Dominion”, which will be released on October 29, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Into The Realm Of Na-Girt-A-Lu’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist […]

September 30, 2021

Quebec’s Death Metal four-piece OUTRE-TOMBE has just premiered the track ‘Haruspex’ over here. It will appear on the band’s upcoming third album “Abysse Mortifère”, which will be released on October 31, 2021 via Temple Of Mystery Records. The previously revealed ‘Tombeau De Glace’ can still be checked out at this location. The full “Abysse Mortifère” […]

September 29, 2021

French Black Metallers NIGRUM PLUVIAM are streaming their debut album “Eternal Fall Into The Abyss” at this location now. It will be released on October 01, 2021 via Signal Rex on vinyl LP format. All further details you will find at www.signalrex.com or www.facebook.com/signalrec “Temptation Steel Scourge”, the debut EP from New Jersey based Black […]

September 28, 2021

A full album stream of “Blood And Extinction”, the second full length from Miami, Florida based War Metallers CAVEMAN CULT, is available over here now. It will be released on October 01, 2021 via Nuclear War Now! Productions. More CAVEMAN CULT at https://cavemancult.bandcamp.com Italian old school Death Metallers ORGANIC have just revealed another song from […]

September 25, 2021

Portuguese Black Metallers MORTE INCANDESCENTE have just premiered the track ‘Nós Somos O Underground’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming fifth album “Vala Comum”, which will be released on October 31, 2021 via Signal Rex. The previously revealed ‘Cerra Os Dentes’ can still be checked out over here. The complete tracklist […]

September 24, 2021

Chicago, Illinois based blackened melodic Death Metallers WITHERING SOUL have released a full album stream of their latest release “Last Contact” at this location. The band has also released a video for the album track ‘Ascent To Madness’ over here. For more band information check out www.facebook.com/witheringsoulband On November 26, 2021 Seance Records will release […]

September 23, 2021

Basque / German Death Metallers SIJJIN have justed revealed the full tracklist of their upcoming debut full length “Sumerian Promises”. The following songs will appear on it: ‘Daemon Blessex’, ‘Dagger Of A Thousand Deaths’, ‘Those Who Wait To Enter’, ‘Sumerian Promises’, ‘Angel Of The Eastern Gate’, ‘Hunting The Lizard’, ‘Unchain The Ghost’, ‘Darkness On Saqqara’, […]

September 22, 2021

On November 12, 2021 Caligari Records will release “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime”, the debut EP from German Death Metallers EYEMASTER, on cassette tape format. The 7″ vinyl version will follow early next year. It will feature the tracks ‘Charcoled Remains’ and ‘Festering Slime’. You can already stream ‘Charcoaled Remains’ at this location. More EYEMASTER […]

September 21, 2021

“Tales From The Ancient Grave”, the sophomore full-length of Spanish Thrashers ESTERTOR, will be released via War Anthem Records on November 26, 2021. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Moontower Studios by Javi Félez and the cover artwork was supplied by César Valladares. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Assimilating Flesh’, ‘Venereal […]

September 20, 2021

Mexican Death Metallers MORBID MESSIAH are streaming their new EP “Disgorged In The Coffin” at this location now. It will be released on September 24, 2021 via Chaos Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The 12″ vinyl version will follow a little bit later. MORBID MESSIAH’s debut EP “In The Name Of True Death […]

September 18, 2021

On November 12, 2021 Amor Fati Productions will release the fourth album from German Black Metallers DAUÞUZ, “Vom Schwarzen Schmied”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Der Bergschmied I: Mein Berg’, ‘Der Bergschmied II: Der Eid’, ‘Der Bergschmied III: Desperatio’, ‘Der Bergschmied IV: Zauberwerk’, ‘Der Bergschmied V: Sagenlieder’, […]

September 17, 2021

Canadian Black Metal trio SORGUINAZIA has just premiered the title track of their upcoming debut full length “The Negation Of Delirium” at this location. The album will be released on October 15, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Black Spell Of Supremacy’ can still be streamed over here. The full tracklist reads as […]

September 16, 2021

Finnish Death Metallers CONCRETE WINDS will release their second full length “Nerve Butcherer” on November 26, 2021 via Sepulchral Voice Records. The label description already speaks for itself: “The content is hard to believe yet even harder to describe as words might simply fail regarding this vile eruption of utmost hatred. The record precisely continues […]

September 15, 2021

On November 11, 2021 Putrid Cult in co-operation with Dark Horizon will release “Through The Stars Into The Abyss”, the third full length from Polish Black Metal duo DEMONIC TEMPLE. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Nox / Intro’, ‘Through The Stars Into The Abyss’, ‘Night Of Everlasting Fire’, ‘Secret Temple Of Invisible […]

September 14, 2021

Brazilian Death Metallers GOD FUNERAL have just released a video for ‘Archetypes Of Damnation’ at this location. It is the title track of the band’s upcoming debut album, which will be released in early 2022. GOD FUNERAL features ex – HEADHUNTER D.C. guitarists George Lessa and Yury Duplat. All further band information is available at […]

September 13, 2021

German Black / Deathers HORNS OF DOMINATION will release their debut full length “Where Voices Leave No Echo” on October 22, 2021 via Sepulchral Voice Records. It was mastered by Brad Boatright (Audiosiege) and the cover artwork was created by Ernst Morsch (Discordia Graphics). The album opener can already be streamed over here. The complete […]

September 11, 2021

Chicago based blackened melodic Death Metallers WITHERING SOUL have just released a video for ‘Carrion Reflection’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming album “Last Contact”, which will be released on September 24, 2021 via Mortal Music. It was mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio and the cover […]

September 10, 2021

Memento Mori have signed Finnish Death Metallers MORBIFIC. The trio released a demo in the summer of 2020 (“Pestilent Hordes”), followed by their debut full length (“Ominous Seep Of Putridity”) in the Spring of 2021 via Headsplit Records. The band’s sophomore full-length is scheduled for a late 2022 release. Full streams are available at https://morbific.bandcamp.com. […]

September 09, 2021

Swedish / Spanish Death Metallers PUTREVORE have just released a visualizer video for ‘Vortex Devourer’ at this location. The song will appear on their upcoming fourth album “Miasmal Monstrosity”, which will be released on October 05, 2021 via Xtreem Music on CD, 12″ LP, cassette and digital formats. The first advance single ‘With Tentacles Adorned’ […]

September 08, 2021

Uppsala, Sweden based Progressive Jazz – infused Death Metallers GOLD SPIRE will release their self-titled debut album on CD format via Chaos Records on November 05, 2021. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Day Dawns Dark’, ‘Headless Snake’, ‘The Old Bridge’, ‘Gloria’, ‘Husk Of God’, ‘Skull Choirs’, ‘Fetid Waters’ and ‘The Wayfinder’. The cover […]

September 07, 2021

“Luciferian Age”, the debut EP from Swedish blackened Death Metal trio IN APHELION, will be released on November 05, 2021 via Edged Circle Productions on CD format. The 12″ vinyl version will follow in February 2022. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Draugr’, ‘Luciferian Age’, ‘Wrath Af A False God’ and ‘Pleasure To Kill’ […]

September 06, 2021

Belarusian Black Metallers PA VESH EN are streaming their upcoming third album “Maniac Manifest” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on September 10, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. For all further info please visit www.facebook.com/ironboneheadproductions Denver, Colorado based Black / Death Metal quartet ASHES FOR THE MUTE has just released a […]

September 04, 2021

Basque / German Death Metallers SIJJIN have just finished the recordings of their debut full length “Sumerian Promises”. The follow-up to the band’s “Angel Of The Eastern Gate” demo will be released on November 12, 2021 via Sepulchral Voice Records. For regular updates make sure to follow SIJJIN at www.facebook.com/sijjin-102605617799602 “Remnants Of Archaic Evil”, the […]

September 03, 2021

French Death Metallers VENEFIXION have just premiered the track ‘Summoned And Defiled’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “A Sigh From Below”, which will be released on October 01, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Of Wolves And Ghosts’ can still be streamed over here. The […]

September 02, 2021

“Decade Of Savagery”, the third album from Bangkok, Thailand based old school Death Metallers SAVAGE DEITY, will be released via Inhuman Assault Productions on November 28, 2021 on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Crucifather’, ‘Filthy Rotation’, ‘Obscure Fortune’, ‘Drenched In Blood’, ‘Christ Tension’, ‘Where God Belong’, […]

September 01, 2021

Canadian War Metal trio MALGÖTH has just premiered the track ‘Barbaric Onslaught’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Glory Through Savagery”, which will be released on October 01, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Throne Of Infinite Power’ can still be streamed over here. The complete […]

August 31, 2021

Australian Black Metallers PESTILENTIAL SHADOWS are streaming their upcoming sixth album “Revenant” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on September 03, 2021 via Seance Records. More about PESTILENTIAL SHADOWS at www.facebook.com/pestilentialshadowsofficial Canadian old school Death Metallers DEAD SOUL ALLIANCE are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Behind The Scenes” in its […]

August 30, 2021

Brazilian Dark Metallers LE CHANT NOIR have just premiered the track ‘Eloa, Le Bel Ange’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “La Société Satanique Des Poètes Morts”, which will be released on October 22, 2021 via Personal Records on CD format. The previously revealed ‘Priére Á Satan’ can still […]

August 29, 2021

Ohio’s NUNSLAUGHTER have just released a third video from their new album “Red Is The Color Of Ripping Death”, which is out now on Hells Headbangers. You can watch ‘Beware Of God’ at this location. More NUNSLAUGHTER info you will find at www.facebook.com/nunslaughter

August 27, 2021

On October 31, 2021 Signal Rex will release the fifth full length from Portuguese Black Metallers MORTE INCANDESCENTE, “Vala Comum”, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Instalação Humana’, ‘Anula-Te’, ‘Cerra Os Dentes’, ‘O Véu’, ‘Interlúdio’, ‘O Uivo Da Noite’, ‘Nós Somos O Underground’, ‘As Luzes Da […]

August 26, 2021

Mexican Death Metallers INFESTICIDE and IN OBSCURITY REVEALED are streaming their forthcoming split EP in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on August 27, 2021 via Blood Harvest Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The 12″ vinyl version will follow a little bit later. The video for IN OBSCURITY REVEALED’s […]

August 25, 2021

Ohio based Death Metallers NUNSLAUGHTER are streaming their fifth full length “Red Is The Color Of Ripping Death” at this location now. The band’s first album in seven years (and the first without drummer Jim Sadist, RIP) will be released on August 27, 2021 via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed videos for ‘Broken And Alone’ […]

August 24, 2021

German Thrashers NOCTURNAL are now streaming their upcoming fourth full length “Serpent Death” in its entirety at this location. It will be released on August 27, 2021 via Dying Victims Productions. More about NOCTURNAL at www.facebook.com/nocturnalunholythrash Italian Death Metallers SPIRITUAL DECEPTION have just released a vocal playthrough video for the recently released single ‘Damnatio Memoriae’ […]

August 23, 2021

On October 01, 2021 Invictus Productions will release the debut EP from New Jersey based Black / Death Metal duo TEMPTER’S SACRAMENT, “Temptation Steel Scourge”, on cassette tape formats. The CD and 12″ vinyl versions will follow next year. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Putrid Triumph’, ‘Megiddo Ecstasy’, ‘Temptation Steel Scourge’ and ‘Unholy […]

August 20, 2021

“The Grotesque Arena”, the debut EP from Brisbane, Australia based Death Metallers FECULENT, has just been released via Chaos Records on CD format. It was previously already released via Brilliant Emperor Records (vinyl) and Caligari Records (cassette). The EP features the following tracks: ‘The Grotesque Arena: Upon Splintered Bone’, ‘Host Consumed’, ‘Weaponisation Of The Amygdala: […]

August 19, 2021

On October 22, 2021 Personal Records will release “La Société Satanique Des Poètes Morts”, the second album from Brazilian Black Metallers LE CHANT NOIR, on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Messe Noir’, ‘Le Vampire’, ‘Priére Á Satan’, ‘Nuit De L’enfer’, ‘Le Baron Sanglant’, ‘Marche Infernale’, ‘Les Métamorphoses Du Vampire’, ‘La Danse Macabre’, […]

August 18, 2021

On October 29, 2021 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Black Flame Dominion”, the debut full length from Greek Black Metal duo CULT OF EIBON, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Fiery Pillars Of Ninazu (Intro)’, ‘Into The Realm Of Na-Girt-A-Lu’, ‘The Dreamer And The Morning Star’, ‘Phaesphoros’, […]

August 17, 2021

Italian old school Death Metallers ORGANIC will release their sophomore full-length “Where Graves Abound” via Testimony Records on October 22, 2021 on limited LP (transparent swamp green, gold and white), CD and in digital formats. It was recorded at Sound Control Studio with Lukas Flarer and mixed and mastered by Obey Mastering in Sweden. The […]

August 16, 2021

Scotland’s old school Death Metallers COFFIN MULCH have inked a deal with Memento Mori for the CD release of their debut full-length, which will be out on July 25, 2022. The band previously released one demo and one EP, a flexi single (in tribute to L-G Petrov), as well as a split 7″ with CRYPTIC […]

August 14, 2021

Bay Area Thrashers INFEX have just released their new album “Burning In Exile” on CD, digital and limited edition red translucent 12″ vinyl formats. It was recorded at Trident Studios in Martinez, California (MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE, TESTAMENT, EXODUS) and produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga. It features the following tracks: ‘Blood Of The […]

August 13, 2021

“Kopár Hant… Az Alvilág Felé”, the debut full length from Hungarian Death Metal duo ROTHADÁS, will be released via Me Saco Un Ojo Records on October 12, 2021 on vinyl LP format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Utolsó Kenet’, ‘Koporsószeg’, ‘Sírkő’, ‘Kripta’ and ‘Temető’. The album opener can already be streamed at this […]

August 12, 2021

On September 17, 2021 Spirit Coffin Publishing will release “The Severed Path”, the debut album from US / Australia based progressive / melodic Death Metal duo SWELLING REPULSION, on CD format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Enslaved’, ‘Shooting The Gap’, ‘Black Tide’, ‘Ride Or Die’, ‘Labyrinth’, ‘Corridor’, ‘The Severed Path’, ‘Portal’ and ‘Unfathomable […]

August 11, 2021

Spanish Doom/ Deathers FAMISHGOD will release their third full length “Rotting Ceremony” on September 02, 2021 via Xtreem Music on CD, 12″ LP, cassette and digital formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Sun, The Death’, ‘Ascension’, ‘Fear Your Own Shadow’, ‘Deep Fall’, ‘Rotting Paradise’, ‘Crystal Palace’ and ‘Earthly Slavery’. A visualizer video […]

August 10, 2021

Danish Death Metallers SEPTAGE (featuring members of TAPHOS and HYPERDONTIA) are streaming their second EP “Septisk Eradikasyon” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on August 13, 2021 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl 7″) and Dark Descent Records (CD). More SEPTAGE information you will find at www.facebook.com/septagedeath Greek brutal Death […]

August 09, 2021

Swedish Black Metallers VASSAGO have just premiered a video for ‘Sign Of Satan’ at this location. The song appears on the band’s second album “Storm Of Satan”, which was recently released via Nuclear War Now! Productions on vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. More about VASSAGO at www.facebook.com/vassagosweden Gothenburg / Hamburg based Death Metallers EMISSARY […]

August 07, 2021

“All This Promiscuous Decadence”, the debut full length from Black Metal one man band FUSTILARIAN, will be released via Amor Fati Productions on September 15, 2021 on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow early next year. The album track ‘Deceived In Ravenous Perversion’ is already available for streaming at this location. The complete […]

August 06, 2021

On October 15, 2021 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Negation Of Delirium”, the debut album from Canadian Black Metal duo SORGUINAZIA, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Black Spell of Supremacy’, ‘Conquering Skies’, ‘Ecstatic Karmic Impunity’, ‘Negation Of Delirium’, ‘Death Entrancing’, ‘Saraswati’ and ‘Neuromancy’. The album opener […]

August 05, 2021

“Devouring Darkness”, the debut full length from Austin, Texas based Black / Death Metal trio ZETAR, will be released via Spirit Coffin Publishing on October 15, 2021 on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The cover artwork was created by Bruce Pennington. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Devouring Darkness’, ‘Return To Talos […]

August 04, 2021

On September 30, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release the debut album from Finland’s epic Black Metallers WOODEN THRONE, “Under The Moon They Wander Until Fading Away”, on digipak CD format. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘At The Sorrows Chamber’, ‘The Ravens Cross’, ‘Withered At Sunrise’, ‘Under The Moon They Wander Until Fading Away’, […]

August 03, 2021

French Death Metallers AGRESSOR will be re-releasing their first two albums “Neverending Destiny” (1990) and “Towards Beyond” (1992) on limited edition vinyl, as well as a special 2 CD box entitled “The Arrival”, which contains both albums with bonus tracks and liner-notes. All versions will be released on September 24, 2021 via Season of Mist. […]

August 01, 2021

Swedish Black Metallers PRYGLA have just released their self-titled debut full length on CD through Cryptorium Records. It features the following tracks: ‘Intro: Praefica’, ‘Serafernas Sorg’, ‘Rit’, ‘Utanmärle’, ‘Vider’, ‘Ögat’, ‘Gevaudan’ and ‘Absurd’. A vinyl and cassette edition will follow a little bit later. A trailer for the album can be found at this location. […]

July 31, 2021

On September 15, 2021 Nebular Carcoma will release “…Of Rotting Soil And Spine”, a new EP from US Black Metallers CTENIZIDAE, on 10” vinyl format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Collapsing Inward, A Repugnant Existence…’, ‘That Which Feeds Upon The Weakened Host’, ‘Shrine Of Necrophagia’, ‘Liquefaction Seeps From Hidden Reaches Of Decrepit Void’, ‘Evil […]

July 30, 2021

Finnish Black Metallers HAUTAKAMMIO will release their third full length “Pimeyden Kosketus” via Purity Through Fire on September 30, 2021 on digipack CD format. The vinyl LP edition will follow later. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Harhaisen Mielen Turmlija’, ‘Pimeyden Kosketus’, ‘Lopun Ajan Alku’, ‘Pimeys Tuhoaa Valon Luoman’ and ‘Unohtuva Ikuisen Ajan Hautaan’. The album […]

July 29, 2021

Peruvian Death / Thrashers MAZE OF TERROR have just released a lyric video for ‘Priest Of The Ancient Ones’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming second full-length “Offer To The Fucking Beasts”, which will by released via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats on August 26, 2021. The cover […]

July 28, 2021

Canadian Death Metallers EXPUNGED are streaming their debut album “Into Never Shall” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 30, 2021 via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed video for ‘Early Tragic End’ can still be watched here. For more band info regular updates make sure to follow EXPUNGED at […]

July 27, 2021

Portuguese Black Metallers RUACH RAAH are streaming their upcoming third full length “Misanthropic Wolfgang” in its entirety right here. It will be released on July 30, 2021 via Signal Rex. All further information you will find at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063296643444 Czech one-man Black Metal project ZMARCHROB has released a new digital album entitled “Sedmero Hříchů” earlier this […]

July 26, 2021

Swedish Black / Death Metallers VASSAGO are streaming their second album “Storm Of Satan” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on August 01, 2021 via Nuclear War Now! Productions on vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It was produced by Andy Laroque (KING DIAMOND), who also contributed some lead guitar […]

July 24, 2021

Finnish Death Metallers GALVANIZER are streaming their upcoming second album “Prying Sight Of Imperception” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 26, 2021 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl) and Everlasting Spew (CD). All further GALVANIZER information you will find at www.facebook.com/galvanizerband On September 25, 2021 Purity Through […]

July 23, 2021

Bay Area Thrashers INFEX have just released ‘Blood Of The Wicked’, the latest single from the band’s forthcoming album “Burning In Exile”, at this location. The album will be self-released through the band on August 13, 2021 on CD, digital and limited edition red translucent 12″ vinyl formats. An official video for the album track […]

July 22, 2021

German Black / Death Metallers THULCANDRA have finished the songwriting for their upcoming fourth full length, the follow-up to 2015’s “Ascension Lost”. The band will enter FiveLakes Tonstudio in Munich this month to track the drums before heading once again into Klangfabrik Landshut where “Ascension Lost” has already been recorded. Dan Swanö will mix and […]

July 21, 2021

“Chroniques De L’Insurrection”, the debut full length from French Black / Folk Metallers PAYDRETZ, will be released on October 08, 2021 via Antiq on digipak CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Premier Sang (1793)’, ‘Le Tocsin Nous Appelle’, ‘Le Serment Des Chefs’, ‘La Chasse Aux Loups (Interlude)’, ‘Le Cantique Des Moulins’, ‘Sous La […]

July 20, 2021

Chicago’s Death Metallers CARDIAC ARREST have signed a deal with Hells Headbangers. The band just issued the following official statement about it: “CARDIAC ARREST is proud to announce that we will be unleashing our next full-length on all formats through Hells Headbangers in 2022. While 2020 and 2021 have been difficult in many aspects, CARDIAC […]

July 19, 2021

On September 03, 2021 Personal Records will release “Aurea Aetas”, the debut EP from Austrian Black Metallers GRANDEUR, on transparent CD with an exclusive bonus track. It was originally self-released digitally and then on limited cassette. A full stream of the CD edition is available over here. GRANDEUR is another project of Erech Leleth, who […]

July 17, 2021

“Glory Through Savagery”, the debut full length from Canadian War Metal trio MALGÖTH, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on October 01, 2021 on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Throne Of Infinite Power’, ‘Barbaric Onslaught’, ‘Clubbed Into Pulp’, ‘Unrelenting Force’, ‘Immortal Torment’, ‘Executing The Weak’, ‘Destroyed By […]

July 15, 2021

On October 22, 2021 Dying Victims Productions will release “Sex Metal”, the debut mini album from Polish Death / Thrashers SEXMAG, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘Zapomniany Czarci Kult’, ‘Sex Metal’, ‘Wyslannik Hadesu’, ‘Nagrobek Kurtyzany’, ‘Naloznice Hrabiny’ and ‘Outro’. You can already listen to the title track […]

July 14, 2021

Swedish Death Metallers GRISLY have just released a lyric video for ‘Wickedness That Lurks Within’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s second album “Salting The Earth”, which will be released via Xtreem Music on August 03, 2021 on CD and digitally. The first advance single can still be checked out over […]

July 13, 2021

Ohio’s NUNSLAUGHTER will release their sixth full length “Red Is The Color Of Ripping Death” on CD and cassette tape formats via Hells Headbangers on August 27, 2021. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The album will feature the following fourteen tracks: ‘Murmur’, ‘Broken And Alone’, ‘To A Whore’, ‘Banished’, ‘Red Is […]

July 12, 2021

Florida based Death Metallers HEXORCIST have just premiered the track ‘Unrighteous Ceremony’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Evil Reaping Death”, which will be released on July 26, 2021 via Memento Mori (CD) and Godz Ov War Productions (cassette). A vinyl edition via Unholy Prophecies will follow a […]

July 10, 2021

Spanish blackened Death / Thrashers KROSSFYRE have just premiered the track ‘Law Of The Jackals’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “Rites Of Extermination”, which will be released on July 23, 2021 via Hells Headbangers on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow a little bit later this year. […]

July 09, 2021

North American Black Metal duo WALD KRYPTA has just premiered the track ‘Possessed By Nothingness’ at this location. It is the title track of their upcoming third album, which will be released on August 06, 2021 via Eternal Death on vinyl LP format. The previously revealed ‘Drowned Into The Last Realm’ can still be streamed […]

July 08, 2021

On September 10, 2021 Chaos Records will release a split album between Netherlands based Doom / Deathers GRIM FATE and THE SOMBRE, “From Ancient Slumber / The Horrid Silence Thus Began”, on CD format. It features three exclusive tracks from both bands. You can already check out two tracks from the split at this location. […]

July 07, 2021

On September 03, 2021 Personal Records in co-operation with Gurgling Gore will release the debut full length from Florida based Doom / Deathers WHARFLURCH, “Psychedelic Realms Ov Hell”, on CD and cassette tape respectively. The vinyl LP version will be released a little bit later via Personal Records as well. The tracklist reads as follows: […]

July 06, 2021

Krakow, Poland based Doom / Deathers WINGLESS have just been signed by Selfmadegod Records. The band’s upcoming fourth full length “Nonconform” will be released in September 2021. For regular updates please follow the band at www.facebook.com/winglessofficial Australian Death Metallers ASHEN have just premiered the track ‘Mass Cremation’ at this location. It will appear on the […]

July 05, 2021

Finnish Black Metallers MARRAS are streaming their upcoming second album “Endtime Sermon” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on July 09, 2021 via Spread Evil Productions. For all additional MARRAS information please visit www.facebook.com/marrasblackmetal On August 13, 2021 Werewolf Records will release “Realm Of The Night”, the debut full length from […]

July 03, 2021

On August 20, 2021 Hells Headbangers will release the fourth album from Finland’s blackened Thrash Metal Punks BONEHUNTER, “Dark Blood Reincarnation System”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year. The track ‘Black Magic M16’ can already be streamed right here. The complete tracklist of the album reads […]

July 02, 2021

On August 13, 2021 Me Saco Un Ojo Records in co-operation with Dark Descent Records will release “Septisk Eradikasyon”, the second EP from Copenhagen, Denmark based Death Metallers SEPTAGE. Me Saco Un Ojo will handle the 7″ vinyl version while Dark Descent will handle the CD version. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Of […]

July 01, 2021

Norway’s IN THE WOODS… have signed a deal with Soulseller Records for the follow-up to their 2018 album “Cease The Day”. The band’s British vocalist and instrumentalist James Fogarty issued the following comments on behalf of the band: “We have been working for a year now on our as-yet-untitled 6th studio album, and are happy […]

June 30, 2021

On July 23, 2021 Hells Headbangers will release the debut full length from Spanish blackened Death / Thrashers KROSSFYRE, “Rites Of Extermination”, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow a little bit later this year. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Rivers Of Fire’, ‘Infernal War’, ‘Rites Of Extermination’, ‘Casus Belli’, ‘Law Of […]

June 29, 2021

On September 24, 2021 Primitive Reaction will release “Hypocrisis Absolution”, the debut full length from Finland’s Black Metal duo MALIGNAMENT. The album track ‘Like Rats They Followed’ can already be streamed at this location. The complete “Hypocrisis Absolution”tracklist reads as follows: ‘Thunder Of Awakening’, ‘Call To Arms’, ‘Like Rats They Followed’, ‘Storm And Chaos Within’, […]

June 28, 2021

Polish Black Metallers BRZASK have just released a video for ‘In The Forest Of Karkonosze’ at this location. The video was shot by Youness Didouh Productions and produced by Brzask and Daniel Garliñski. For all further BRZASK information please check out www.facebook.com/brzaskbm On September 24, 2021 Primitive Reaction will release the third full length of […]

June 26, 2021

The first EP from Italian Black Metal duo LUM (featuring members from INCHIUVATU, FERALIA, IL PONTE DEL DIAVOLO, THE GHOST GARDENER) has just been released on digipak CD via Nigredo Records and on two different limited cassette editions via Realm And Ritual and Wine And Fog Records. A full EP stream is available here. More […]

June 23, 2021

On July 30, 2021 Caligari Records will release “Diabolical Regurgitations”, the debut EP from Italian Death Metal trio SHRIEKING DEMONS, on CD and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Water Drop Torture’, ‘Hidden Cathedral Of Diseases’, ‘Unspeakable Rites’ and ‘Whispering Corridors’. You can already stream ‘Hidden Cathedral Of Diseases’ at […]

June 22, 2021

Portland’s technical melodic Black / Deathers ÆNIGMATUM will release their sophomore full-length “Deconsecrate” via 20 Buck Spin on August 13, 2021 on CD, LP, cassette and in digital versions. The artwork was created by Ivory Crux (Voidceremony). You can already check out the album opener ‘Forged From Bedlam’ at this location. The complete tracklist reads […]

June 20, 2021

Spanish Black Metallers AVERSIO HUMANITATIS have just released their streaming show from October 24, 2020 at Estudio Uno in Madrid as a digital live album via Bandcamp. It is entitled “Silent Dwellers – Live MMXX” and can be found at this location. It was the only live performance of the band in a long time […]

June 19, 2021

New York City based Death / Thrash two-piece STRESS ANGEL has just premiered the track ‘Final Doom’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album “Bursting Church”, which will be released via Dying Victims Productions on CD on July 30, 2021. Stygian Black Hand will already release the vinyl LP […]

June 18, 2021

“Emetic Communion”, the debut full length from Portland, Oregon based Death Metallers DECREPISY, will be released on August 06, 2021 via Chaos Records (CD), in co-operation with Life After Death (vinyl) and Seed Of Doom (cassette). It will feature the following tracks: ‘Dissipating Form’, ‘Emetic Communion’, ‘Embodied Decomposition’, ‘Abbatoir of Sorrow’ and ‘Anxiety Womb’. ‘Embodied […]

June 17, 2021

Florida based Death Metallers HEXORCIST have just premiered the track ‘Denouncing The Immaculate’ at this location. The previously revealed ‘Exulting The Adversary’ can additionally still be streamed over here. Both tracks will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Evil Reaping Death”, which will be released on July 26, 2021 via Memento Mori (CD) […]

June 16, 2021

On September 10, 2021 Spirit Coffin Publishing will release “Infinite Universe Infinite Death”, the third album from JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Leave This Place’, ‘Infinite Disillusion’, ‘Scattered Amongst The Stars’, ‘Cosmic Knot’, ‘Impossible Universe’, ‘Infinite Universe, Infinite Death’, ‘The Briefest Moment’, ‘Entanglement’ […]

June 15, 2021

Seattle, Portland area based Black / Death Metallers HELL STRIKE have just premiered the track ‘Cadaveric Requiem’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming self-titled debut mini album, which will be released on July 17, 2021 via Chaos Records. The previously revealed ‘Morbid Abnormality Of The Ages’ can still be checked out […]

June 14, 2021

Hells Headbangers have signed Melbourne, Australia based Death Metal four-piece ESKHATON. The band’s new mini album “Horracle”, which is currently being recorded, will be released on CD and 12″ vinyl formats at the end of this year. It will feature 30 minutes over five tracks and according to label info will showcase ESKHATON’s most diverse […]

June 13, 2021

Steven Willems (who’s also a contributor to Voices From The Darkside and Belgium’s Rock Tribune magazine) will release a book about the extreme Dutch Metal scene between 1985 and 1995 via Cult Never Dies. The book will be entitled STREAMS OF ANCIENT WISDOM: THE HISTORY OF DUTCH DEATH METAL and features more than 100 interviews […]

June 12, 2021

The Netherlands based brutal, technical Death Metallers ARSEBREED have just released a lyric video for ‘Sanity’ at this location. The track appears on the band’s new album “Butoh”, which was released on October 13, 2020 via Brutal Mind. A full album stream is available over here. For more ARSEBREED information please visit www.facebook.com/arsebreed-155456037799381

June 11, 2021

Portuguese Black Metallers ARMNATT are streaming their third album “Eternal Flame” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Signal Rex on CD, vinyl LP and cassette today. For more information and ordering details please visit www.signalrex.com or www.facebook.com/signalrec

June 10, 2021

Polish Black Metallers DARGOR have just released a video for their SATYRICON cover ‘The Wolfpack’ at this location. The track appears on the band’s debut full length “Descent Into Chaos”, which was recorded at Regnat Audio Studio and Kancho Records Studio with Piotr Krygowski and Grzesiek Gnat. It was mixed and mastered by Adrian Jarosz […]

June 09, 2021

Spanish Black Metallers AWAKETH are streaming their forthcoming, self-titled demo collection at this location now. It will be released on June 11, 2021 via Signal Rex on vinyl LP format. It features both of the band’s demos (that were previously released on tape format by In Pulverem Mortis and Tour De Garde) plus two extra […]

June 08, 2021

Soulseller Records have just signed Norwegian Black Metallers SVARTELDER. The band is currently working on their third album, which will be released in the first part of 2022. SVARTELDER was formed in 2005 and released their first demo called “Askebundet” in 2014. After they got signed by Dusktone Productions they released the “Askebundet” EP in […]

June 07, 2021

“Omens From The Dead Realm”, the third full length from Florida based Death Metallers GNOSIS, will be released on July 14, 2021 on CD and digital formats via Godz Ov War Productions. The vinyl and cassette editions will be released by Nuclear War Now! Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Conjuration Of The […]

June 05, 2021

Turkish Death Metallers DIABOLIZER have just released a track off their debut album “Khalkedonian Death”, which was released via Everlasting Spew Records on June 02, 2021 on CD and digitally. You can check out the track ‘Bringers Of Khalkedonian Death’ at this location. DIABOLIZER features members from ENGULFED, BURIAL INVOCATION, HYPERDONTIA and DECAYING PURITY. For […]

June 04, 2021

On August 06, 2021 The Sinister Flame will release “Catacomb Cult”, the debut full length from German Black Metallers BAXAXAXA on CD and vinyl LP formats. The title track can already be streamed at this location. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Catacomb Cult’, ‘As The Moon Inhaled All Sunrays’, ‘Flame Of Redemption’, ‘Kingdom Ablaze’, […]

June 03, 2021

On August 06, 2021 Eternal Death will release the third WALD KRYPTA album “Possessed By Nothingness” on vinyl LP format. WALD KRYPTA is a Black Metal duo from the USA and Canada, that so far has already released two demos, “Pandemic Winds” (2016) and “Lost Relic” (2019) and two albums, “Nature Enigma” (2018) and “Where […]

June 02, 2021

German Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD have just released a first single from their new album “Hades Unleashed”. You can check out ‘Wrath Of The Gods (Furor Divinus)’ at this location. The album will be released via Testimony Records on July 23, 2021 on blood red / black galaxy marbled gatefold vinyl (100 copies), gold […]

June 01, 2021

Scottish Black Metal one-man band WINTER ETERNAL is streaming their third album “Land Of Darkness” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on June 04, 2021 via Hells Headbangers. All further WINTER ETERNAL info you will find at www.facebook.com/wintereternalband Seattle based Death Metallers DRAWN AND QUARTERED have just revealed a second […]

May 31, 2021

On June 07, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release “…Vom Himmel, Hoch Herab”, the second full length from German Black Metallers EISENKULT, on CD and A5 digipak formats. The vinyl LP and cassette tape editions will follow later this year. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Einklang’, ‘Ein Leib, Ein Feuer’, ‘Ein Brunnen Voller […]

May 29, 2021

On September 10, 2021 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Maniac Manifest”, the third full length from Belarusian Black Metallers PA VESH EN, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The album track ‘The Eyes Full Of Horror’ can already be streamed at this location. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Homicidal Sacrifice’, ‘The Eyes […]

May 28, 2021

“Angel Of The Eastern Gate”, the debut demo of Death / Thrashers SIJJIN, has just been re-released on cassette tape via Blasphemisia Produktionen from Indonesia and Tenebrae Records from Colombia. For ordering details please contact blasphemisia@gmail.com (Indonesia) and traumarkhan@hotmail.com (Colombia). For more SIJJIN info, please visit www.facebook.com/sijjin-102605617799602. A full demo stream is available at https://sijjin.bandcamp.com […]

May 27, 2021

On June 07, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release the self-titled second album from UK Black Metal NEFARIOUS DUSK on CD and A5 digipak formats. The vinyl LP and cassette tape editions will follow later this year. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Cold Shadows Over Transylvania – Part II’, ‘Nefarious Dusk’, ‘In The […]

May 26, 2021

London, UK based brutal technical Death Metallers UNFATHOMABLE RUINATION have just premiered their forthcoming new EP “Decennium Ruinae” over here. It will be released on May 28, 2021 via Willowtip Records on digipak CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. “Decennium Ruinae” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Samuel Turbitt at Ritual Studios, with Daniel Herrera […]

May 25, 2021

German old school Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD will release their third album “Hades Unleashed” on July 23, 2021 via Testimony Records. It was once again recorded and produced by band drummer Jörg Uken at his Soundlodge Studio in Rhauderfehn, Germany. The cover artwork was created by Paolo Girardi. The following tracks will be featured […]

May 22, 2021

Czech epic Black Metallers PAČESS are streaming their upcoming third album “Poupě” at this location now. It will be released on May 25, 2021 via Slovak Metal Army. More PAČESS information you will find at www.facebook.com/pacessband Stockholm, Sweden based melodic Death Metallers THIS ENDING are currently streaming the title track of their fourth album “Needles […]

May 21, 2021

On August 20, 2021 SODOM will release a brand new EP entitled “Bombenhagel” via Steamhammer / SPV on digipak CD, 12″ vinyl and as digital download. It will feature the tracks ‘Bombenhagel’, ‘Coup De Grace’ and ‘Pestiferous Posse’. For regular updates please follow SODOM at www.facebook.com/sodomized On September 10, 2021 Iron Bonehead Productions will release […]

May 20, 2021

Polish melodic Black Metallers DARGOR have released three videos from their debut full length “Descent Into Chaos”, which was released on April 30, 2021. You can watch them by clicking on the following links: ‘Hellfire‘, ‘Decay‘ and ‘Crown‘ (SAMAEL cover). The album was recorded at Regnat Audio Studio and Kancho Records Studio with Piotr Krygowski […]

May 19, 2021

Dutch Death Metallers PESTILENCE have just released a playthrough video for the band’s latest single ‘Morbvs Propagationem’. You can watch bass player Joost van der Graaf play along to the song at this location. The track will appear on the band’s new album “Exitivm”, which will be released on June 25, 2021 via Agonia Records. […]

May 18, 2021

Turkish Black Metallers SABHANKRA are streaming their upcoming fifth album “Death To Traitors” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on May 21, 2021 via Saturnal Records. More SABHANKRA info is available at www.facebook.com/sabhankraband Miami, Florida based Black / Deathers CAVEMAN CULT will release their second album “Blood And Extinction” on […]

May 17, 2021

Mexican Doom / Deathers MAJESTIC DOWNFALL are streaming their upcoming sixth album “Aorta” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on May 21, 2021 via Personal Records. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/majestic.downfall On July 30, 2021 Signal Rex will release “Dragged To A Lunar Grave”, the debut full […]

May 14, 2021

On August 27, 2021 Signal Rex, in co-operation with Bestial Burst, will release “Muse Of The Nightside”, the debut full length from Finnish Black / Doom Metallers MOON ORACLE, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘The Huntress And The Hunted’, ‘A Rape On The Plain […]

May 13, 2021

Seattle based Death Metallers DRAWN AND QUARTERED have just premiered the track entitled ‘Rotting Abomination (The Cleansing)’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming eighth album “Congregation Pestilence”, which will be released on July 02, 2021 on vinyl, CD and digital formats via Krucyator Productions. DRAWN AND QUARTERED vocalist / bassist Herb […]

May 12, 2021

Japanese Doom / Deathers ANATOMIA are streaming their upcoming fourth album “Corporeal Torment” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on May 20, 2021 via Me Saco Un Ojo Records and Dark Descent Records on vinyl LP and CD formats, respectively. You can follow ANATOMIA at www.facebook.com/anatomia-166448756742258 Polish one man Black […]

May 11, 2021

Florida Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION have just released a lyric video for ‘Condemned To Nothingness’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming second full-length “Mind Of A New God”, which will be released on CD, 12″ LP, cassette and digital on June 01, 2021 via Xtreem Music. The album’s first single […]

May 10, 2021

“Endtime Sermon”, the second album from Finnish Black Metallers MARRAS, will be released on July 09, 2021 via Spread Evil Productions. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Shadows Upon The Sacred Land’, ‘(1st Prophecy) Anointing Of The Sick’, ‘Endtime Sermon’, ‘From The Last Battleground’, ‘Gathered To Rule’, ‘(2nd Prophecy) Last Judgement’, ‘My Cold Grave’, ‘(3rd […]

May 08, 2021

On July 02, 2021 Turkish Death Metallers DIABOLIZER will release their debut album “Khalkedonian Death” via Everlasting Spew Records. The band features members from ENGULFED, BURIAL INVOCATION, HYPERDONTIA and DECAYING PURITY. The album track ‘Maelstroms Of Abhorrence’ is already available for streaming over here. More DIABOLIZER info you will find at www.facebook.com/diabolizer Netherlands based Death […]

May 07, 2021

“Mrtvaja”, the debut EP from Balkan based Black Metallers CPMT, will be released on May 28, 2021 via Osmose Productions on 10″ vinyl (plus CD). It will feature the two tracks ‘Mrtvaja Part 1’ and ‘Mrtvaja Part 2’. For more band info or ordering information please visit www.osmoseproductions.com or www.facebook.com/osmose-productions-192865300755575 Toronto based Death Metal duo […]

May 06, 2021

Sliedrecht, the Netherlands based brutal old school Death Metallers SEPIROTH will release their third full length “Condemned To Suffer” via Petrichor in June 2021. You can already listen to the band’s new single ‘Destined Between The Eyes’ at this location. More about SEPHIROTH at www.facebook.com/sepirothnl Belarusian Black Metallers ZMIARCVIELY are streaming their debut demo “Čornaje […]

May 05, 2021

The self-titled debut album from Norwegian Black Metallers BEYOND MAN will be released on CD and vinyl LP formats via The Sinister Flame on June 21, 2021. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro’, ‘Helel Ben Sahar’, ‘Art Beyond Man’, ‘World Without End’, ‘Ave Usera’ and ‘The World Encircler’. More about BEYOND MAN at www.facebook.com/beyondmanband Chaos […]

May 04, 2021

On June 14, 2021 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release “Slaughterhouse Tapes”, a compilation of Norwegian Death Metallers PHOBIA, on CD format. The band existed from 1990 to 1991 and featured founding members of ENSLAVED (Grutle Kjellson and Ivar Bjørnson) and THEATRE OF TRAGEDY (Hein Frode Hansen). The compilation includes both PHOBIA 1991 demos “The […]

May 03, 2021

On May 14, 2021 Blood Harvest Records will release a four-way split album with BLOOD SPORE, COAGULATE, SOUL DEVOURMENT and GUTVOID on 12″ vinyl format. The bands will be featured with the following tracks: BLOOD SPORE – ‘Olfactory Cordycipitaceae Ingress’, COAGULATE – ‘Up From The Vats (Coalescence Of Metamorphic Human Flesh Within A Gelatinous Fetal […]

May 02, 2021

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil based Death / Thrashers THE FLAME have just released their debut demo “The First Sigh – Demo 2021 a.i.” on cassette via Morbid Ways To Die distro. It will be limited to 100 copies and comes in a white shell. The whole demo can be streamed at the band’s Bandcamp site […]

May 01, 2021

On July 17, 2021 Chaos Records will release a self-titled debut six song mini album from the Seattle / Portland area based blackened Death Metal four-piece HELL STRIKE on CD format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Cadaveric Requiem’, ‘Chains Of Frost’, ‘First Born Of Fire’, ‘Morbid Abnormality Of The Ages’, ‘Re-Abortion’ and ‘Transylvanian […]

April 30, 2021

On June 11, 2021 Osmose Productions will release the sixth album of French Black Metallers GORGON, “Traditio Satanae”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Blood Of Sorcerer’, ‘Death Was Here’, ‘Entrancing Cemetery’, ‘Let Me See Behind’, ‘Sacrilegious Confessions’, ‘My Filth Is Worth Your Purity’, ‘Traditio Satanae’, ‘As Dawn […]

April 29, 2021

American blackened Death Metallers PESSIMIST have just entered the Black Attack Studios in Los Angeles, California to start recording their fourth full-length “Keys To The Underworld” with engineer Ira Black. In addition, the band has welcomed drummer Tim Yeung (I AM MORBID, DIVINE HERESY, HATE ETERNAL) to the recording line-up. “Keys To The Underworld” will […]

April 28, 2021

On June 04, 2021 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release “Some Things Should Stay Underground”, the debut full length from Puerto Rico based Death Metallers NECRONEMESIS, on CD and digital formats. The album features a guest appearance by guitarist Rick Rozz (DEATH / MASSACRE). The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Cranial Disfigurement (By […]

April 27, 2021

Australian Death Metallers THE PLAGUE are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Within Death” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 30, 2021 via Bitter Loss Records. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/theplaguesydney German blackend Speed Metal Punks LUCIFUGE are streaming their fourth album “Infernal Power” over […]

April 26, 2021

On August 20, 2021 Skol Records will re-release limited expanded CD editions of “Guilty As Sin” and “Terminal Velocity” from Los Angeles based Speed / Heavy Metal five-piece BLOODLUST. Past and current members of the band also played in acts such as ABATTOIR, RUTHLESS and BITCH. Their debut album “Guilty As Sin” came out in […]

April 24, 2021

Mexican Doom / Deathers MAJESTIC DOWNFALL have just premiered the track ‘A Dying Crown’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming sixth full length “Aorta”, which will be released on May 21, 2021 via Personal Records. The previously revealed opener ‘Roberta’ can still be streamed over here. The album was mixed and […]

April 23, 2021

On April 30, 2021 Polish Death Metallers TRAUMA will release a new mini album entitled “Acrimony” via Selfmadegod Records on CD and limited CD box. The LP and cassette editions will follow a few weeks later. The material was recorded at Traumatic Sound Studio in Elbląg during the same session as “Ominous Black” and produced […]

April 22, 2021

Mexican blackend Doom Metallers HAGEL have just premiered the track ‘Blindness’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album “Veneration Of The Black Light”, which will be released on May 21, 2021 via Personal Records. The previously revealed ‘Decalogue Of Misery’ can still be streamed over here. The complete tracklist of […]

April 21, 2021

Russian Black Metallers HYMNR are streaming their upcoming debut full length “Far Beyond Insanity” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 23, 2021 via Saturnal Records. For all additional band information please visit www.facebook.com/hymnrofficial Finnish Death Grinders CADAVERIC INCUBATOR have just premiered a video for ‘Blood Lust’ over here. […]

April 20, 2021

The Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan era VENOM albums “Prime Evil”, “Tear Your Soul Apart”, “Temples Of Ice” and “The Wastelands” will be re-released on vinyl via Rock Mark in July. All four albums have been remastered from the original masters. Tony Dolan issued the following comments about the re-releases: “It’s been a long road and […]

April 18, 2021

“Die Schlacht, Part I”, the one and only 2013 album from German Black Metallers EYSENBREY, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. More about EYSENBREY at www.eysenbrey.de

April 17, 2021

“Donikąd”, the debut full-length from Polish Black Metallers ANGRRSTH, has just been released via Godz Ov War Productions today. It is available as a jewel case CD, black and blue tape and splatter, marbled or black vinyl. The album’s tracklist reads as follows: ‘Ciało Me Wyklęte’, ‘Niebiański Pogrzeb’, ‘Niech Się Zaprze Samego Siebie’, ‘A Czego […]

April 16, 2021

On June 04, 2021 Hells Headbangers will release the third album from Greek Black Metallers WINTER ETERNAL, “Land Of Darkness”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Crossing The Blackest Skies’, ‘Land Of Darkness’, ‘The Illusive Wings Of Death’, ‘Lord Of False Reality’, ‘Crown Of Stars’, ‘Faded To Silence’, […]

April 15, 2021

Season Of Mist will release the first three albums from American blackened Death Metallers PESSIMIST on vinyl for the first time. “Cult Of The Initiated” (May 14, 2021), “Blood For The Gods” (June 11, 2021) and “Slaughtering The Faithful” (July 16, 2021) will all contain bonus tracks and come with new layouts and rare, archival […]

April 14, 2021

On May 31, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release “Shiva”, the sixth album from Finnish Black Metallers GOATS OF DOOM, on CD, A5 digipak and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow later. The album track ‘Armon Varjot’ can already be streamed over here. The complete “Shiva” tracklist reads as follows: ‘ἀπōκάλυ’, ‘Uljas […]

April 13, 2021

French Pagan Black Metallers HANTERNOZ have just premiered the track ‘Bateliers De Loire’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming third album “Au Fleuve De Loire”, which will be released on May 03, 2021 via Antiq. The previously revealed album tracks ‘Vieille Nasse Crevée’ and ‘A Cul De Grève’ can still be […]

April 12, 2021

ATAUL, Doom / Death Metal three-piece from the Philippines, will release their new album “The Infinite Void” in May 2021 via Dark Blasphemies Records. Their debut full length “Dawn Of Cataclsym” will be included as a bonus CD. For regular updates please follow the band at www.facebook.com/ataulph

April 10, 2021

Progressive melodic Death Metallers MOTHER OF ALL will release their debut album “Age Of The Solipsist” via Black Lion Records on June 11, 2021. The band features bassplayer Steve Di Giorgio (TESTAMENT, SADUS, ex – DEATH), Danish guitarist Frederik Jensen and vocalist / drummer Martin Haumann, who has previously performed as the drummer of MYRKUR, […]

April 09, 2021

“Heimkehr”, the seventh full-length of Germany’s Pagan Black / Death Metallers MINAS MORGUL, will be released via Trollzorn on April 23, 2021. A lyric video for the track ‘Weltenfall’ is already available at this location. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Prolog: Sturm Aus Ost’, ‘Heimkehr’, ‘Niedergang’, ‘Stein Um Stein’, ‘Teufel’, ‘Weltenfall’, […]

April 08, 2021

Italy’s Death Metal three-piece SEPOLCRO has inked a deal with Everlasting Spew Records. The band’s debut full length will be released later this year. Until then you can check out their previous releases at this location. More about SEPOLCRO at www.facebook.com/sepolcrodeathmetal Canadian Death Metallers DISEMBODIMENT will release their debut EP “Mutated Chaos” on cassette tape […]

April 07, 2021

On June 04, 2021 Spread Evil Productions will release “I-III”, the debut album from Finnish Black Metallers T.O.M.E., a mysterious entity whose membership is rumored to include veterans of the Finnish Metal underground. You can check out the album track “I” here. The album is the first in a continuance of albums featuring three songs, […]

April 06, 2021

“Eternal Flame”, the third album from Portuguese Black Metallers ARMNATT, will be released via Signal Rex on May 28, 2021 on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘The Ancient Path’, ‘Darkness Embrace’, ‘All In Ruins’, ‘Black Moon’, ‘Magestic Shadows’, ‘Dark Moon Rising’, ‘Eternal Flame’, ‘Immortal Might’, […]

April 03, 2021

Russian Black Metallers PASSÉISME will release their debut full length “Eminence” on June 11, 2021 via Antiq on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. A teaser for the album can already be checked out here. The full “Eminence” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Chant For Tribulation’, ‘Chant For Harvest’, ‘Chant For Austerity’, ‘Chant For Insolence’, […]

April 02, 2021

Denver, Colorado based blackened Death Metal quartet NOCTAMBULIST has signed to Willowtip Records and will release their sophomore album “The Barren Form” on July 02, 2021 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Juggernaut Audio in Denver Colorado in Summer 2020. The album’s first single ‘Depletion’ is already […]

April 01, 2021

“Apogée.Ivresse.Agonie”, the seventh full length from French Black Metal duo AUTARCIE, will be released on April 30, 2021 via Purity Through Fire on CD, A5 digipak, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Prélude’, ‘Nation’, ‘France Profonde’, ‘Regnum Francorum’, ‘Le Bardit Des Hardis’, ‘Gladio Vivere, Gladio Morietur’, ‘Apogée.Ivresse.Agonie’ and […]

March 31, 2021

Czech Death Metallers SNĚŤ have just premiered the track ‘Zamrzlý Vrch’ at this location. The song features guest vocals by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG, PHRENELITH, ULCEROT, WORMRIDDEN). It is the second track to be revealed from the band’s upcoming debut full length “Mokvání V Okovech”, which will be released on May 14, 2021 via Blood Harvest […]

March 30, 2021

Scottish Black Metallers IFRINN have just premiered the track ‘Caledonian Black Magick’ at this location. It is the title track of the band’s upcoming new mini album, which will be released on April 30, 2021 via The Sinister Flame. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Caledonian Black Magick’, ‘Silent Seas Of Sorcery’ and ‘Stellar […]

March 29, 2021

Finnish Black Metallers SIELUNVIHOLLINEN will release their fourth album “Teloituskäsky” on April 02, 2021 via Hammer Of Hate. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Tulen Kaste’, ‘Murtunut Peili’, ‘Varjot’, ‘Kahleidenkatkoja’, ‘Noitavaino’, ‘Teloituskäsky’, ‘Hukkuneet’ and ‘Usvan Tuoma’. A full album stream you will find over here. More about SIELUNVIHOLLINEN at www.facebook.com/sielunvihollinen The English language edition of […]

March 27, 2021

On April 30, 2021 Osmose Productions will release “Vandring”, the third album of Norwegian Black Metallers NATTVERD. It is the final chapter of the band’s Black Death Trilogy, which also includes the 2019 EP “Skuggen” and 2020’s full-length “Styggdom”. “Vandring” was recorded during March and April of 2020 at Velvet Recording in Spydeberg, Norway, with […]

March 26, 2021

“Conflagrate The Celestial Refugium”, the debut full length from US / German Death Metallers CAMBION, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album was released via Lavadome Productions today. CAMBION is comprising of German guitarist Thorben Rathje, US – based vocalist / bassist Rich Osmond and Chason Westmoreland (ex – HATE ETERNAL) […]

March 25, 2021

Greek blackened Death / Thrashers KARMA VIOLENS have just premiered the title track of their new album “Mount Of The Congregation” at this location. The song features guest vocals by Natasa Tsirou, from Greek progressive Rockers THE MIGHTY N. The album was recorded at Symbolic Π Studios and produced and mixed by Costas Papadopoulos. The […]

March 24, 2021

Russian Black Metallers HYMNR have just premiered the track ‘Part III’ at this location. It is the second to be revealed from the band’s upcoming debut full length “Far Beyond Insanity”, which will be released on April 23, 2021 via Saturnal Records. The previously revealed album track ‘Part I’ can still be streamed over here. […]

March 23, 2021

Medford, Oregon based Bay Area inspired Thrashers EMISSARY have reformed after a 25-year hiatus to record a new album for Germany’s Underground Power Records. It will be released on CD and vinyl later this year and features newly recorded tracks from EMISSARY’s 90s back catalog plus brand new material. The reformed line-up consists Jym Harris […]

March 22, 2021

On April 19, 2021 Immortal Souls Productions, in cooperation with Satanath Records, will release “Autumnal Rites”, the second full length from Italy’s Doom / Deathers MORTICULA REX. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Scars’, ‘The Great Devourer’, ‘Autumnal Rites’, ‘They Come Out At Dusk’, ‘The Silence Within’, ‘Days Of Darkness’ and ‘Sleeping Among The […]

March 19, 2021

“Black Vitriol & Iron Fire”, the second album from Russian Black / Thrash Metal three-piece THANATOMASS, will be released on May 21, 2021 via Living Temple Records, in co-operation with LVX MorgenStern. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Funereal Ejaculation’, ‘Deathmass Extasis’, ‘Sulphureous Darkness’, ‘Altars Of Nigromancy’ and ‘Phallvs Lvciferi’. The track ‘Deathmass Extasis’ is already streaming […]

March 18, 2021

“Torture Banished”, the new full length from Indonesian Death Metal trio IMMENSE, has just been released via Brutal Mind. It features the following tracks: ‘The Bloody Victims’, ‘Torn Of Veins’, ‘Brutally Massacre Part II’, ‘Vortex Of Misery’, ‘Into The Grave’, ‘Hellwinds Disaster’, ‘Enemy Of Sickness’, ‘Scum Injection’ and ‘Apparent Death’. A full album stream is […]

March 17, 2021

On May 07, 2021 Chaos Records will release “Flesh Reborn”, the comeback EP of Belgium’s Doom / Deathers GATEWAY, on CD format. It will feature the following four tracks: ‘Hel’, ‘Slumbering Crevasses’, ‘Rack Crawler’ and ‘Flesh Reborn’. You can already check out ‘Slumbering Crevasses’ over here. More GATEWAY info is available at www.facebook.com/gatewaydeathdoom Hells Headbangers […]

March 16, 2021

“Gouging The Eyes Of Angelic Purity”, the debut demo of War Metal duo CRUCIFIXION RITUAL, will be released on May 16, 2021 via Invictus Productions. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Gouging The Eyes Of Angelic Purity’, ‘Sacrament Of Defilement’ and ‘Ritual Bludgeoning’. The demo opener can already be streamed at this location. For more […]

March 15, 2021

Poland’s female fronted melodic Death Metallers WARBELL have just released a video for the song ‘Fight Back’ over here. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming new EP ”Ruin”, which will be released in late 2021, early 2022. More WARBELL information you will find at www.facebook.com/warbellband On April 23, 2021 Edged Circle Productions will […]

March 13, 2021

On May 07, 2021 Amor Fati Productions will release the fourth, self-titled album of Danish Black Metallers MÚSPELLZHEIMR. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Søkkdair’, ‘Selvæder’, ‘Drømme’, ‘Gabet Og Torden’ and ‘Draugen’. A full stream and more info is available at https://muspellzheimr.bandcamp.com “Land Of Darkness”, the third album from Scottish Black Metallers WINTER ETERNAL, […]

March 12, 2021

On March 26, 2021 Berlin, Germany based old school Death Metallers CARNAL TOMB will release a new two song 7″ EP entitled “Festering Presence” via Lycanthropic Chants. The EP was produced by Tobias Engl and mastered by Laurent Teubl at Sculpt Sound Studios. The artwork was created by Skaðvaldur. It will be available in two […]

March 11, 2021

Season Of Mist have signed Texas based Black Metallers NECROFIER. The band will release their debut full-length later this year. Until then you can check out their EP “Visions In Fire” at this location. More about NECROFIER at www.facebook.com/necrofier Swedish Thrashers INSANE have just premiered the track ‘The Sword’ over here. It will appear on […]

March 10, 2021

Spanish blackened Death / Thrashers KROSSFYRE have just revealed the track ‘Infernal War’ at this location. It will appear on their upcoming debut full length “Rites Of Extermination”, which will be released this summer via Hells Headbangers on CD and vinyl LP formats. The band’s line-up features members and ex – members of SHEIDIM, GRAVEYARD, […]

March 09, 2021

On May 21, 2021 Personal Records will release the debut full length of Monterrey, Mexico based Black / Doom Metallers HAGEL, “Veneration Of The Black Light”. The track ‘Decalogue Of Misery’ can already be streamed over here. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Decalogue Of Misery’, ‘Veneration Of The Black Light’, ‘Blindness’, ‘Labyrinth Of Flesh’, […]

March 08, 2021

On May 07, 2021 Invictus Productions will release a new two song EP from Ireland’s blackened Death Metallers COSCRADH, “Mesradh Machae (The Heads Of The Men Who Have Been Slaughtered)”, on 7″ vinyl format. It will feature the tracks ‘Mesradh Machae (The Heads Of The Men Who Have Been Slaughtered)’ and ‘Plagues Of Knowth’. The […]

March 06, 2021

London based Death Metal trio GRAVE MIASMA will release their new album “Abyss Of Wrathful Deities” on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally via Dark Descent Records (US) and Sepulchral Voice (Europe) on May 14, 2021. It was produced by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios. A video for the album track ‘Rogyapa’ can already be […]

March 05, 2021

On May 07, 2021 Invictus Productions will re-release “Horrid Invocations”, the debut demo of Melbourne, Australia based blackened Death / Thrash Metal duo HECATOMB, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Metal Maleficium’, ‘Queen Of Perversion’, ‘Black Winged Pestilence’, ‘Fields Of Gorgoroth’ and ‘Horrid Invocations’ (bonus track). The original […]

March 04, 2021

“Psychosomatika”, the new mini album from UK based Black Metallers LUNAR MANTRA, will be released via Invictus Productions on May 07, 2021. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Preliminary’, ‘Nexicthon’, ‘Azothic Pyres’ and ‘Aghora’. A full “Psychosomatika” stream is already available here. More about LUNAR MANTRA at www.facebook.com/lunarmantraesoteria Greek blackened Death / Thrashers KARMA VIOLENS will […]

March 03, 2021

“Grotesque Buzzsaw Defilement”, the new EP from Japanese Death Grinders MORTIFY, will be released via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on April 02, 2021 on CD and digitally. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Flesh Creep’, ‘Musty Trudge’, ‘Organ Terror’, ‘Obelisk Of Suffering’, ‘100 Rats’, ‘No Survivors’, ‘No!’ (AGATHOCLES cover), ‘Grabby Hands’, ‘Brain Gurgler’, […]

March 02, 2021

On April 30, 2021 Eternal Death will release “Our Victory Is Eternal”, the debut full length from Colombia based Black Metallers NIADH, on vinyl LP format. It was originally released on limited CD and cassette via the band’s Iron Goat Commando label. “Our Victory Is Eternal” features the following tracks: ‘Endless Victory (Doom’s Advent)’, ‘All […]

March 01, 2021

German Thrashers NECRONOMICON have just released another video from their upcoming tenth full-length album “The Final Chapter”. You can watch ‘Me Against You’ at this location. “The Final Chapter” will be released on March 26, 2021 via El Puerto Records. It was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler. More about NECRONOMICON at www.facebook.com/necronomiconofficial

February 27, 2021

“In Worship Our Blood Is Buried”, the debut full length from Finnish Black Metal duo EMBRYONIC SLUMBER, will be released via Werewolf Records on March 19, 2021 on CD format. The vinyl edition will follow later this spring. EMBRYONIC SLUMBER consists of V-Khaoz (VARGRAV / DRUADAN FOREST) and Hellwind Inferion (SARGEIST / DESOLATE SHRINE). The […]

February 26, 2021

On April 23, 2021 Swedish / American Death Metallers HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY will release their debut full length “Rise Of The Rotten” via Pulverised Records on CD and digitally. The vinyl release will follow on May 14, 2021. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Rise Of The Rotten’, ‘Contagious Madness’, ‘Crematory Whore’, ‘Defleshed […]

February 25, 2021

Hungarian Black Metallers HÆNESY have just released a video for ‘Fate Of The Depth’ at this location. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “Garabontzia”, which will be released on February 28, 2021 via Purity Through Fire on digipak CD format (the vinyl LP version will follow later). The previously revealed album […]

February 24, 2021

Treviso, Italy based Black Metallers XEPER are streaming their fourth full-length “Ad Numen Satanae” in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on CD and digitally via Soulseller Records on February 26, 2021. The vinyl release will follow on May 07, 2021. All additional band information you will find at www.facebook.com/xeperofficial […]

February 22, 2021

On April 30, 2021 The Sinister Flame will release a new mini album from Scottish Black Metallers IFRINN entitled “Caledonian Black Magick”, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. It will feature the following three tracks: ‘Caledonian Black Magick’, ‘Silent Seas Of Sorcery’ and ‘Stellar Zephyrs’. More IFRINN information you will find at www.facebook.com/ifrinnofficial

February 21, 2021

German Thrashers ENTERA have just released a video for ‘Pagar Por Tocar’ at this location. The song appear’s on the band’s latest album “Hate Factory” and is the first ENTERA track to feature Spanish lyrics. For more band information please visit www.facebook.com/entera-205340632811362

February 20, 2021

“Bezwzględność”, the second album from Polish Black Metal band CONSTANT NAUSEA, will be released on CD via Narcoleptica Productions in May 2021. The title track is already available for streaming at this location. More info is available at www.facebook.com/constantnauseablackmetal The CD edition of the self-titled debut full length from Wroclaw, Poland based old school Death […]

February 19, 2021

Italian Death Metallers HELSLAVE will release their sophomore full-length album “From The Sulphur Depths” via Pulverised Records on CD and digitally on April 23, 2021. The vinyl edition will follow on May 14, 2021. It was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio and features artwork by Juanjo Castellano. The tracklist reads as […]

February 18, 2021

Norwegian Black Metallers ABBATH have just entered Dub Studio in Kristiansand, Norway with producer Endre Kirkesola for the recordings of their third full-length. The album will be released later this year via Season Of Mist. For regular updates you can follow ABBATH at www.facebook.com/abbathband SHADOWS (feat. members of IMMOLATION and GOREAPHOBIA) have just premiered the […]

February 17, 2021

Portuguese Black / Death Metal five-piece VØIDWOMB are streaming their upcoming debut EP “Altars Of Cosmic Devotion” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on February 19, 2021 via Iron Bonehead Productions. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/voidwombband On April 23, 2021 Saturnal Records will release “Far Beyond Insanity”, […]

February 16, 2021

In 2014 a French version of the book “No Speed Limit: Québec Métal (1964 – 1989)” was originally released and already became a huge success (around 3000 copies were sold). The book was built around quotes from almost a hundred interviews. From VOÏVOD to OBLIVEON, from HOU-LOPS to OFFENBACH and AUT’CHOSE, from D.D.T., SWORD, and […]

February 14, 2021

German Death Metallers NECROS CHRISTOS have split up. The band has just issued the following statement: “Behold ye brethren and sisters, for a last time we call out to you and thus, with saddened hearts, we have to proclaim the definite end of NECROS CHRISTOS. Due to the international situation we were forced to cancel […]

February 13, 2021

Canadian progressive Death / Thrashers CATHARTIC DEMISE will digitally self-release their debut full-length “In Absence” on April 09, 2021. It was recorded and mixed by Jonah Kay at HM Studio in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and mastered by Jamie King. The cover artwork was created by Ioannis Vassilopoulas. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘With […]

February 12, 2021

German Thrashers NECRONOMICON have just revealed a first song from their upcoming tenth full-length “The Final Chapter”. You can check out the video for ‘Wall Of Pain’ at this location. The album was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler and will be released on March 26, 2021 via El Puerto Records. Here’s the complete tracklist: […]

February 11, 2021

Polish blackened Doom Metallers NEKKROFUKK will release their fourth full length “Mysterious Rituals In The Abyss Of Sabbath & Eternal Celebration Of The Blakk Goat” on March 30, 2021 via Putrid Cult. The album tracks ‘The Great Beast Speaks’ and ‘Kkursed Gathering On Sabbath’ are already available for streaming at the band’s Bandcamp site here. […]

February 10, 2021

“D.Ö.D.”, the debut full length from Polish / Italian Grindcore / Thrash / Crossover act CAMERA OBSCURA TWO (or CO2), will be released on February 12, 2021 via Selfmadegod Records. The band features Alberto Penzin (ex – SCHIZO) on four-string bass, Giulio The Bastard (CRIPPLE BASTARDS) on vocals, Andrea Ragusa (ex- PESTEM, I WILL KILL […]

February 09, 2021

Cross-continental (South Korea / Mexico) blackened Death / Doom Metal duo ORDO CULTUM SERPENTIS is streaming their upcoming debut EP “Derej Najash” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on February 12, 2021 via Signal Rex on cassette tape format. For more information and pre-order details please visit www.facebook.com/signalrec

February 08, 2021

Chaos Records have signed Mexican Death Metallers MORBID MESSIAH for the release of a new EP entitled “Disgorged In The Coffin”. Guitarist Roberto Trejo issued the following official statement about it: “This one will be heavier, deeper, and will contain more sickness and madness than the other recordings. It will contain six songs, each one […]

February 06, 2021

On April 30, 2021 Blood Harvest Records will release “Exponential Decay”, the debut EP from Toronto based Death Metal duo PERILAXE OCCLUSION, on 12” vinyl format. It was originally released at the end of 2020 on cassette and CD and features three songs: ‘Death Bias Alpha’, ‘Skeletal Bifurcation’ and ‘Rigid Body Displacement’. A full “Exponential […]

February 05, 2021

On March 26, 2021 Lavadome Productions will release “Conflagrate The Celestial Refugium”, the debut full length of international Death Metal project CAMBION. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Conflagrate The Celestial Refugium’, ‘Vae Victis’, ‘Cambion’, ‘Cities Of Brass’, ‘Eiton Euclarion’, ‘Impact Steel’, ‘Fatalitism’ and ‘Obscuratio’. The album was mixed and mastered by Chris Erkens in 2020 […]

February 04, 2021

Philadelphia based Dark Avantgarde / Doom Metallers SHADOWS (feat. members of IMMOLATION and GOREAPHOBIA) have just revealed a brand new single entitled ‘Ghost Of Old’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming self-titled EP, which will be released on February 26, 2021 via Agonia Records. It was produced at Rhawn Street […]

February 03, 2021

German Thrashers NECRONOMICON will release their tenth full-length album “The Final Chapter” on March 26, 2021 via El Puerto Records. It was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘I Am The Violence’, ‘The Final Chapter’, ‘Wall Of Pain’, ‘Purgatory’, ‘Burning The Fury’, ‘Spilling Blood’, ‘Selling Nightmares’, ‘World On […]

February 02, 2021

On March 21, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release “Der Stille Wald”, the second album from German Black Metallers NACHTIG, on digipak CD (the vinyl version will follow later). The album opener, ‘Berg Und Tal’, is already available for streaming here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Der Stille Wald’, ‘Im Hohen Gras’, ‘Berg Und […]

February 01, 2021

On March 05, 2021 Personal Records will release “The Birth Of The Beginning Before The Inception Of The End”, the debut demo from Australian old school Death Metallers PUSTILENCE, on CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Gateways To Enigma: I’, ‘Unto Pandemonium: II’, ‘Journey To The Altar Of The Unknowns’ and ‘Dissolute Delerium: […]

January 31, 2021

Eternal Hatred Records have released a HEADHUNTER D.C. compilation CD entitled “A Hail To The Ancient Ones…”. It features all the covers that HEADHUNTER D.C. recorded for different tribute albums and other releases between 1996 and 2019. Included are songs by POSSESSED, SODOM, KREATOR, BLACK SABBATH, MORTEM, NECROVORE, MORBID ANGEL and more, 14 tracks in […]

January 30, 2021

Denver, Colorado based Death Metal three piece ASTRAL TOMB is streaming their new EP “Degradation Of Human Consciousness” in its entirety at this location now. It was released via Blood Harvest Records on cassette tape format yesterday. For more ASTRAL TOMB visit https://astraltomb.bandcamp.com French Death Metalers MERCYLESS have just released a guitar playthrough video for […]

January 29, 2021

Florida based old school Death Metallers HEXORCIST have been signed by Memento Mori. The band consists of past and current members of GNOSIS and DEVASTATOR. The CD version of their debut album will be released on July 26, 2021. The LP version will be handled by Unholy Prophecies and the tape version by Godz Ov […]

January 28, 2021

Memento Mori have signed San Diego, California based Death Metal trio CONJURETH. The CD version of their debut full-length will be released on July 26, 2021. Rotted Life Records will take care of the LP version. For regular updates please follow the band at www.facebook.com/conjureth “Šahrartu”, the upcoming album from Belarusian occult technical Death Metallers […]

January 26, 2021

On February 05, 2021 Denmark’s Death Metal three-piece DEIQUISITOR will release a new 6-song EP entitled “Humanoid”. Dark Descent Records is handling the CD and digital versions, the vinyl edition will be released via Extremely Rotten Productions / Night Shroud. Extremely Rotten Productions will also release the EP on cassette. The EP track ‘Empyrean Lifeform’ […]

January 25, 2021

On April 02, 2021 Personal Records will release “Upholders Of Evil”, the debut EP from Indonesia based Thrash / Black / Speed Metallers SPELLFORGER. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Upholders Of Evil’, ‘Lord Of Possession’, ‘Metal Crusaders’, ‘Curse Of The Lycans’, ‘Black Spellcrafters’ and ‘Pestilentia’. The original single version of ‘Pestilentia’ can be […]

January 23, 2021

Brazilian old school Thrashers SPEEDKILLER are streaming their debut album “Midnight Vampire” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on January 29, 2021 via Edged Circle Productions on vinyl LP format (Helldprod Records will handle the CD and cassette versions). The cover art was created by Jean Nightbreäker of Brazil’s MURDEATH. For […]

January 22, 2021

California based Death Metallers REPAID IN BLOOD have just released their sophomore full length “Reflective Duality”. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Eric Hill at The Blue Room Recording Studio. The following tracks appear on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Wake Up, Time To Die’, ‘Thots & Purveyors’, ‘He’s No Good To Me Dead’, ‘Ritualistic Stoning’, ‘Rebel […]

January 21, 2021

Canadian Death Metallers EXPUNGED have just released a video for ‘Early Tragic End’. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Into Never Shall”, which will be released this summer via Hells Headbangers on CD and vinyl LP formats. You can watch the video here. The cover artwork of the album was […]

January 20, 2021

International Black Metallers XEPER have just revealed another song from their upcoming fourth full-length “Ad Numen Satanae”. You can check out ‘Riding The Spiral Of Lilith’ at this location. The album will be released on February 26, 2021 via Soulseller Records on CD and digitally, followed by a vinyl release on May 07, 2021. The […]

January 18, 2021

Belgium’s Doom / Deathers GATEWAY have just been signed by Chaos Records for the release of a new EP entitled “Flesh Reborn”, which will be released later this year. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Hel’, ‘Slumbering Crevasses’, ‘Rack Crawler’ and ‘Flesh Reborn’. ‘Slumbering Crevasses’ can already be streamed at this location. All further […]

January 16, 2021

On April 06, 2021 Florida Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION will release their second full-length “Mind Of A New God” via Xtreem Music on CD, 12″LP, cassette and digital. Following the death of guitarist (and one of the original members) Chad Bailey in September 2016, coinciding with the release of the EP “Shores Of Oblivion”, the […]

January 15, 2021

On February 12, 2021 Signal Rex will release “Derej Najash”, the debut EP from cross continental blackened Death / Doom duo ORDO CULTUM SERPENTIS on cassette tape format. The 13 minutes opener ‘Chapter 1’ can already be streamed over here. For more info please visit www.signalrex.com or www.facebook.com/signalrec Northern California based technical Death Metallers OMINOUS […]

January 14, 2021

MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s Philip Fasciana just gave us an exclusive update about what the band is currently up to: “We’re writing the new album and recording it as we move along. Our bassist Josh Gibbs (ex – SOLSTICE) is recording it, just like the last album we did. We have 6 new songs and 3 that […]

January 13, 2021

Polish Black / Death Metal three-piece UPON THE ALTAR has just premiered the track ‘Wolfs Of Napalm’ right here. It is already the second to be revealed from the band’s upcoming debut album “Absid Ab Ordine Luminis”, which is set for release on February 19, 2020 via Putrid Cult. The previously revealed ‘Crown Of Weakness’ […]

January 12, 2021

On March 05, 2021 Saturnal Records will release a special boxset from Finland’s BARATHRUM entitled “Demo(no)s”. It will contain three vinyl albums with all the studio material that BARATHRUM recorded before their debut album “Hailstorm”, plus the “From Black Flames To Witchcraft” rehearsal. The boxset will be available with black, bone and witchflame-colored vinyls, housed […]

January 11, 2021

On February 18, 2021 Caligari Records will release “Syzygial Summoning”, the debut demo from Canadian Death Metal one man band PERIHELION GNOSIS, on cassette tape format. It will feature the following two tracks ‘Syzygial Summoning Of His Pale-Skinned Majesty (Sacrifice Of The Neverborn)’ and ‘Nebular Hypothesis (The All-Mother’s Cyclical Un-Birth, Genesis Of The Swarm)’. The […]

January 09, 2021

Indian technical Death Metal trio DEAD EXALTATION has just released ‘The Transformation’, which is the second single from their upcoming album “Despondent”. It is accompanied by a lyric video that showcases specific elements of the artwork by Aaron Pinto. You can check it out here. The previously released album track ‘Coerced Sewer Ingest’ can still […]

January 08, 2021

Brazilian / German Death Metal quartet INCARCERATION will release a new EP entitled “Empiricism” on April 16, 2021 on vinyl, CD and cassette. It features four brand new tracks. The whole material was recorded and mixed by the band itself and the cover artwork was created by Rodrigo Salvatierra. Each song additionally has its own […]

January 07, 2021

Australia’s blackened Death Metallers STARGAZER have just premiered the track ‘Pilgrimage’ over here. It will appear on the band’s upcoming fifth album “Psychic Secretions”, which will be released on February 01, 2021 via Nuclear War Now! Productions. The previously revealed ‘The Occidental Scourge’ can still be streamed at this location. The complete “Psychic Secretions” tracklist […]

January 06, 2021

On February 05, 2020 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a split EP of Pennsylvania based Goregrinders SEROTONIN LEAKAGE and CHARCUTERIE on CD and digital formats. You can already listen to an untitled track by SEROTONIN LEAKAGE at this location, while ‘Death Shroud Manducation’ by CHARCUTERIE can be streamed over here. For more band […]

January 04, 2021

Dutch Black Metallers KJELD have just premiered the track ‘Betsjoend’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming new album “Ôfstân”, which will be released on February 15, 2021 via Heidens Hart Records. The album, that was written over the course of 2017, 2018 and 2019, features the following tracks: ‘Betsjoend’, ‘De Iensume […]

January 02, 2021

On January 08, 2021 Swedish Black Metallers MALAKHIM will release their debut album “Theion” via Iron Bonehead Productions. The cover art was created by Mitchell Nolte and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘There Is A Beacon’, ‘Merciless Angel Of Pestilence’, ‘Slither O Serpent’, ‘Chalice Of Ruin’, ‘His Voiceless Whisper’, ‘Hammer Of Satan’, ‘The Splendour […]

January 01, 2021

INCANTATION‘s latest album “Sect Of Vile Divinities” was voted BEST ALBUM OF 2020 by you, the Voices From The Darkside readers, in our annual readers poll. The band’s guitarist / vocalist John McEntee already commented on the result as follows: “Wow that is so cool. I’m so happy. Nothing better then the support from the […]

December 31, 2020

The results of our BEST OF 2020 READERS POLL are online now! You can check out the entire special here. Thanks to every single VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE reader who participated and also to all the musicians who kindly sent us their lists as well. Have a great 2021 everyone!

December 30, 2020

Italian Horror Death Metallers TENEBRO will release their debut full length via Xtreem Music in the Summer of 2021. Before that, the band’s debut “Demo 2019” and recenetly released cassette EP “Liberaci Dal Male”, will both be re-released on MCD format on February 23, 2021 through Xtreem Music under the title of “Liberaci Dal Male”. […]

December 29, 2020

Belarusian Occult technical Death Metallers EXIMPERITUS have just premiered ‘Tahâdu’, a song from their forthcoming sophomore full length “Šahrartu”, at this location. The album will be released via Willowtip Records on January 29, 2021 on CD, digital and vinyl. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Šahrartu’, ‘Utpada’, ‘Tahâdu’, ‘Anhûtu’, ‘Inqirad’ and ‘Riqûtu’. More band […]

December 26, 2020

Salvador, Brazil based Death Metallers HEADHUNTER D.C. have just announced Stanley Serravalle (INFECTED CELLS) as their new bass player. He replaces Zulbert Buery, who was part of the band for 17 years. Zulbert recently left because he couldn’t dedicate himself to the band in the same way as in the old days anymore. HEADHUNTER D.C.’s […]

December 24, 2020

A full album stream of “Ancient Breath Of Forgotten Misanthropy”, the third album from Polish Death Metallers DIRA MORTIS, is available at this location now. It will be released on December 25, 2020 via Selfmadegod Records. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Roslyn Studios with producer Krzysztof Godycki and the cover art and […]

December 23, 2020

On December 30, 2020 Hells Headbangers will release a split album between Japan’s COFFINS and Germany’s DEPRESSION on CD and vinyl LP formats. It features all-new and exclusive material from both bands. A full stream is already available over here. The cover artwork was created by Chris Moyen. For ordering details please visit www.hellsheadbangers.com Sewer […]

December 22, 2020

Portuguese Black Metallers MONS VENERIS are streaming their new self-titled 10″ EP in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on January 01, 2021 via Harvest Of Death, a division of Signal Rex. More info you will find at www.signalrex.com or www.facebook.com/signalrec On February 19, 2021 Putrid Cult will release “Wrath”, the […]

December 21, 2020

“Mordmelodien”, the seventh album from German Black Metallers MEUCHELMORD, will be released on February 28, 2021 via Purity Through Fire on A5 digipak CD formats. The vinyl LP and cassette tape versions will follow later in the Spring. The track ‘Schwarzes Ehrenfeld’ can already be checked out at this location. The complete tracklist of the […]

December 18, 2020

On February 19, 2021 Putrid Cult will release “Absid Ab Ordine Luminis”, the debut full length from Polish blackened Death Metallers UPON THE ALTAR. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Crown Of Weakness’, ‘Wolfs Of Napalm’, ‘Expire’, ‘Mortuus Est Rex’, ‘Blasphemare Absens Fides’, ‘Absit Aab Ordine Luminis’ and ‘Hapax Legamenon’. The album opener ‘Crown Of […]

December 17, 2020

Norwegian Thrash / Death / Black Metallers INFLABITAN will release their debut full length “Intrinsic” on February 26, 2021 via Soulseller Records on CD and in digital formats. The vinyl edition will follow later in the Spring (date tba). The first single and opening track of the album, ‘Mental Radiation Fix’, can already be checked […]

December 16, 2020

“Republik Rakyat Jelata”, the debut full length from Indonesian brutal Death Metallers SUFISM, has just been released via Brutal Mind. A full album stream is available at this location. More SUFISM info you will find at www.facebook.com/sufism666 On February 28, 2021, Nuclear War Now! Productions will re-issue the “Ancients” compilation from Mexican Black Metallers XIBALBA […]

December 15, 2020

Salt Lake City, Utah based Black / Doom Metallers KNELLWRAITH have been signed by Personal Records. The band’s debut album “Melancholium”, which is currently being recorded, will be released in the first half of 2021. For more info and regular updates follow the band at www.facebook.com/knellwraith BENIGHTED have announced new European tourdates for September and […]

December 14, 2020

On February 28, 2021 Purity Through Fire will release “Necuratul”, the debut full length from German Black Metal duo ORDER OF NOSFERAT, on CD, vinyl LP and limited A5 digipak formats. It was recorded during October / November 2020 and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Awaiting His Arrival’, ‘Rats And Pestilence Shall Conquer’, ‘Empusas […]

December 12, 2020

Italian Speed Metal Punks CHILDREN OF TECHNOLOGY are streaming their third album “Written Destiny” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 18, 2020 via Hells Headbangers. The cover art was created by Velio Josto (RIOT, ENFORCER, CRUEL FORCE, VULTURE, OSTROGOTH). The vinyl version will come with a bonus 7″ […]

December 11, 2020

Indonesian Death Metallers KALIGULA have just released a video for ‘Retorika Elite’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s new album “Doctrination Of Atisamdha”, which was released via Brutal Mind on November 10, 2020. It can be streamed in its entirety over here. More about KALIGULA at www.facebook.com/kaligula-208713572482680 Canadian Death Metal duo […]

December 09, 2020

On February 05, 2021, Personal Records will release the debut full length from Norwegian solo Doom / Death Metal project FELGRAVE, “A Waning Light”. Personal Records is the new label of MAJESTIC DOWNFALL mainman Jacobo Córdova, which will be distributed by Chaos Records. The “A Waning Light” cover artwork was created by Mariusz Lewandowski and […]

December 08, 2020

Bass player Zulbert Buery is no longer part of HEADHUNTER D.C. The band just issued the following comments about it: “There were 17 years of services rendered to the band, for which we are forever grateful. Unfortunately, as in everything in life, sometimes we are forced to make difficult decisions, but the main goal is […]

December 07, 2020

Greek blackend Death Metallers EMBRACE OF THORNS will release a live CD / DVD entitled “Revelation Of All Sins” via Saturnal Records on January 15, 2021. It combines audio and video performances from two professionally captured shows. The audio CD, entitled “The Fall Of Athens”, was recorded live in Athens at the Kyttaro club in […]

December 05, 2020

“Anthropophagy”, the debut full length from Finnish Death Metallers SADISTIC DRIVE, will be released on February 26, 2021 via Blood Harvest Records on vinyl LP format (300 copies on black vinyl and 100 copies on gross green vinyl). A full album stream is already available at this location. More SADISTIC DRIVE info can be found […]

December 04, 2020

It’s our 20th online anniversary today! Twenty years ago, exactly on this day, VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE returned to the scene as an online zine. What originally started out as a column in the German Metal magazine Horror Infernal (1991 – 1993) finally ended up becoming a print zine on its own in 1993, with […]

December 03, 2020

Danish Death Metallers UNDERGANG have just released a track from their forthcoming new album “Aldrig I Livet” at this location. The track stream also features an in-depth interview with UNDERGANG frontman D. Torturdød (David Mikkelsen), who discusses the new album, the current state of Death Metal and the band’s activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Aldrig […]

December 02, 2020

On January 07, 2021 Caligari Records will release the self-titled debut EP from Tucson, Arizona based Death Metallers EXSUL on CD format. It was originally self-released on November 13, 2020. A full EP stream is available at this location. More about EXSUL at www.facebook.com/exsuldeath Indonesian Death Metal trio DISINTEGRATION has just released a bass guitar […]

December 01, 2020

On December 30, 2020 Hells Headbangers will release a split album between Japan’s COFFINS and Germany’s DEPRESSION on CD and vinyl LP formats. The split will feature the following all-new, exclusive material: COFFINS – ‘Things Infestation’, ‘Born From Fear’ and ‘Morbid Way To Die’ (GRAVE cover). DEPRESSION – ‘The Neutron Hammer’, ‘One Last Smile’, ‘Mass […]

November 30, 2020

On February 12, 2021 Signal Rex will release the self-titled debut full length from Perth, Australia based Black Metal three piece PESTIS CULTUS on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The trio was formerly known as SNORRI and released a demo and an EP via Signal Rex, as well as a split through Harvest […]

November 28, 2020

Lithuanian old school Death Metallers STORMGREY have just released a 2 song promo from their upcoming second album “DNA Of Chaos”. The album consists of 9 tracks and was recorded at Muzlab Studios in Vilnius, mixed by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Studios (MISERY INDEX, SIEGE OF POWER, etc.) and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination […]

November 26, 2020

Finnish Black Metal duo SARVEKAS has premiered another song from their upcoming debut EP “Of Atavistic Fury & Visions”, which will be released on December 04, 2020 via Soulseller Records. You can check out ‘Dark Spiritual Devotion’ right here. The EP was recorded and mixed at Ragged Sound Studio by Juha Nikkanen and mastered by […]

November 25, 2020

Belgian Black Metallers SERPENTS OATH have just released a video for the track ‘Malediction’ at this location. The song will appear on their upcoming debut full length “Nihil”, which will be released on December 04, 2020 via Soulseller Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Vox Mortis’, ‘Speaking In Tongues’, ‘Leviathan Speaks’, ‘Thrice Cursed’, […]

November 24, 2020

Norwegian blackened Death Metallers THE DEVIANT have just premiered another song from their upcoming third full-length “Rotting Dreams Of Carrion”, which will be released on December 04, 2020 via Soulseller Records. You can listen to ‘Son Of Dawn’ at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Ragnar A. Nord Varhaug at Studio […]

November 21, 2020

Bay Area Death / Thrashers HEMOTOXIN have just released a video for ‘Automation’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s third full length “Restructure The Molded Mind”, which was released via Unspeakable Axe Records earlier this year. The video was filmed at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California. More about HEMOTOXIN at […]

November 20, 2020

Austrian Black Metallers THEOTOXIN have just released a video for ‘Philosopher’. The track appears on the band’s third album “Fragment: Erhabenheit”, which was released this past September via AOP Records. You can watch the video here. A full album stream is available at this location. More THEOTOXIN info you will find at www.facebook.com/theotoxinofficial German Thrashers […]

November 19, 2020

French Death Metallers SKELETHAL are streaming their upcoming second full length “Unveiling The Threshold” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 20, 2020 via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed video for ‘Repulsive Recollections’ can still be watched over here. More SKELETHAL info you will find at www.facebook.com/skelethal “Rex Exterminii […]

November 18, 2020

American blackened Death Metallers PESSIMIST have been signed by Season Of Mist. In addition to the new full-length, “Keys To The Underworld”, which the band is currently writing, the label will also be re-releasing the band’s early full-length records in the coming months. You can stream the band’s complete discography over here. More about PESSIMIST […]

November 17, 2020

On February 01, 2021 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release “Psychic Secretions”, the fifth album from Australia’s blackened Death Metallers STARGAZER, on CD and vinyl LP formats. A brand-new track (‘The Occidental Scourge’) can already be checked out here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Simulacrum’, ‘Lash Of The Tytans’, ‘Evil Olde Sol’, ‘Star Vassal’, […]

November 16, 2020

On December 06, 2020 Nuclear War Now! Productions will reissue VULPECULA‘s “Fons Immortalis” EP from 1997 on vinyl LP format. The band featured Chuck Keller (ORDER FROM CHAOS, ARES KINGDOM) and drummer Chris Overton (NEPENTHE / LEGIA). A full “Fons Immortalis” stream is available at this location. More information and pre-order details you will find […]

November 14, 2020

Colombia based Speed Metallers SPEEDKILLER have just premiered the track ‘Circles Of Blood’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut full length “Midnight Vampire”, which will be released on January 29, 2021 via Edged Circle Productions on vinyl LP format (Helldprod Records will handle the CD and cassette versions). The previously revealed […]

November 13, 2020

“Bardo Exist”, the sixth album from BEHERIT, has just been relased via Kvlt on CD, vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. The first pressing of both the CD and vinyl versions includes a 23 minutes bonus track on a separate CD of the album’s titletrack ‘Bardo Exist’. The tape version will be strictly limited […]

November 12, 2020

French Death Metallers SÉPULCRE are streaming their debut demo “Ascent Through Morbid Transcendence” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 13, 2020 via Invictus Productions on cassette tape format. More band info is available at www.facebook.com/sepulcre-114775230366403 Salt Lake City based punkish Death Metallers DEATHBLOW will release their sophomore full-length […]

November 11, 2020

German Black / Death Metallers OMEGAVORTEX are streaming their debut album “Black Abomination Spawn” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 13, 2020 via Invictus Productions. All further information about OMEGAVORTEX you will find at www.facebook.com/omegavortexblackdeath Spanish Death Metallers UNBOUNDED TERROR have just released a new song that will […]

November 10, 2020

“Master Of Disguise”, the 1985 debut full length from California based Speed Metallers SAVAGE GRACE, will be re-released on CD via Hooked On Metal Records on November 13, 2020. It will contain the original 9 album tracks ‘Lion’s Roar’, ‘Bound To Be Free’, ‘Fear My Way’, ‘Sins Of The Damned’, ‘Into The Fire’, ‘Master Of […]

November 09, 2020

Warsaw, Poland based Black / Death Metal trio TRUP will release their sophomore album “KE” on November 11, 2020 via Godz Ov War Productions as standard jewel case CD and digitally. A full album stream is available here. The band commented on the release as follos: “”KE” is a result of two recording sessions, both […]

November 07, 2020

Minsk, Belarus based occult technical Death Metallers EXIMPERITUS (shortened from EXIMPERITUSERQETHHZEBIBŠIPTUGAKKATHŠULWELIARZAXUŁUM) will release their second full-length “Šahrartu” via Willowtip Records on January 29, 2021 on CD, vinyl and digitally. You can already stream the album track ‘Utpada’ at this location. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Šahrartu’, ‘Utpada’, ‘Tahâdu’, ‘Anhûtu’, ‘Inqirad’ and ‘Riqûtu’. More […]

November 06, 2020

Chile based Thrashers DEMONIAC have just premiered the track ‘Equilibrio Fatal’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “So It Goes”, which will be released on December 11, 2020 via Edged Circle Productions (the cassette version will be released via Dissident Records while Suicide Records will release the Chile-only CD […]

November 05, 2020

Finland’s Black Metallers SARVEKAS have just released a second song from their upcoming debut EP “Of Atavistic Fury & Visions”. You can stream ‘The Sacred Hour Of The Hunt’ over here. The previously revealed ‘Hexenpyre’ can still be checked out at this location. “Of Atavistic Fury & Visions” will be released on December 04, 2020 […]

November 04, 2020

Greek Black Metallers ISOLERT are streaming their upcoming second album “World In Ruins” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 11, 2020 via Nihilistische KlangKunst on digipak CD and 12″ vinyl, with cover art courtesy of VisionBlack’s Nikos Stavridakis. For more ISOLERT info please check out www.facebook.com/isolert Turkish Death […]

November 03, 2020

On November 28, 2020 Filosofem Records will re-release “Néma Gyász”, the 2012 EP from Hungarian Black Metallers WITCHER on CD. It features a remixed version of the original EP, accompanied by a bonus song and comes with a brand-new cover. More about WITCHER at www.facebook.com/witcherband Finnish Black Metallers VALRAVN have just premiered the track ‘The […]

November 02, 2020

Texas based blackened Death Metallers NEXUL have just premiered the track ‘Reflected In Glaring Eyes’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s new EP “Scythed Wings Of Poisonous Decay”, which will be released on December 04, 2020 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The previously revealed ‘Partitioned by Severity’ can still be streamed over here. […]

October 30, 2020

On December 02, 2020 Amor Fati Productions will release “Conjuring Subterranean Vortex”, a split album between the two German Black / Deathers HADOPELAGYAL and THORYBOS, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The cover artwork was created by Void Revelations and the full tracklist reads as follows: HADOPELAGYAL – ‘Schattendraeuen’, ‘Beshrew Thee – Through Mephitic Babeldom […]

October 29, 2020

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a 4-way split CD on November 27, 2020, which features all new, exclusive material from blackened Speed / Thrashers WHIPSTRIKER (Brazil), TERRÖRHAMMER (Serbia), VULCAN TYRANT (The Netherlands) and SPEEDWHORE (Germany). You can already listen to the track ‘Forged In Cruelty’ by WHIPSTRIKER at this location. For more info […]

October 28, 2020

Norwegian / Italian Black Metallers FUNERAL HARVEST are streaming their self-titled debut EP in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on October 30, 2020 via Signal Rex on 10″ vinyl format. The cover art, entitled “Finis Gloriæ Mundi,” was created by Raul Mazzero / View From The Coffin. More band info […]

October 27, 2020

“Deranged Hexes”, the debut full length of Finnish Death Metallers MALICIOUS, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on October 30, 2020 via Invictus Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Infinite Perdition’, ‘Ecstasis’, ‘Hideous Transformations’, ‘Perpetual Paranoia’, ‘Death Embalmed’, ‘Nefarious Mutations’, ‘Impurity’s Total Downfall’ and ‘Deranged Hexes’. […]

October 26, 2020

Detroit’s Doom / Deathers ACID WITCH and Springfield, Missouri based Heavy / Black Metallers VAULTWRAITH will join forces for a split 7″ EP entitled “Spooky Vol. 2”. The EP features two exclusive songs: ACID WITCH’s ‘Jenifer’ and VAULTWRAITH’s ‘Bewitch & Bedevil’. “Spooky Vol. 2” is the follow-up to 2014’s “Spooky” EP that also featured ACID […]

October 24, 2020

Copenhagen, Denmark based Death Metallers UNDERGANG have just released a video for ‘Menneskeæder’ at this location. It was filmed and edited by Martin Goltermann (Muskedonner Medier). The song will appear on the band’s fifth full-length “Aldrig I Livet”, which will be out on Dark Descent Records / Me Saco Un Ojo Records on December 04, […]

October 23, 2020

Swedish Black Metallers MÖRK GRYNING are streaming their entire new album “Hinsides Vrede” at this location now. The band’s bassplayer / guitarist Goth Gorgon issued the following comments about it: “We are proud to finally present our new album “Hinsides Vrede” in its entirety to you. It’s forged by the elements of our past which […]

October 22, 2020

On January 22, 2021 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Heldentod”, the debut album from German Black Metallers GRABUNHOLD, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Wolkenbruch Über Amon Sul’, ‘Hügelgräberhöhen’, ‘Trommeln In Der Tiefe’, ‘Flammen Und Schatten’, ‘Morgenröte Am Pelennor’, ‘Fangorns Erwachen’, ‘In Tiefen Verliesen’ and ‘Der Einsamkeit Letzter […]

October 21, 2020

Colombian Black Metallers HORNCROWNED have just premiered the track ‘Die Judicii (Appalling Abomination)’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s fifth full length “Rex Exterminii (The Hand Of Tthe Opposer)”, which will be released on November 20, 2020 via Ketzer Records. The previously revealed title track is still streaming over here. The album […]

October 17, 2020

On December 07, 2020 Me Saco Un Ojo Records in co-operation with Dark Descent Records will release a new mini album from Turkish Death Metal three-piece ENGULFED. It is entitled “Vengeance Of The Fallen” and will be out on 12″ vinyl and CD formats. A cassette tape version will be released via Extremely Rotten Productions. […]

October 16, 2020

On November 13, 2020 Xenokorp will release a live album from French Death Grinders PUTRID OFFAL on audio and video. As a first single the track ‘Necrotic Mutilation’ has just been released over here. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/putridoffal “Deathonation”, the fifth album from South Moravia, Czech Republic based Thrashers SHAARK, will […]

October 15, 2020

“Resistance”, the third full length from Czech Hardcore Thrashers BEAST WITHIN THE SOUND, will be released via Slovak Metal Army on November 20, 2020. It was mixed and mastered by Martin “Holly” Hollandr (ARAKAIN) and the cover art was designed by Daniela “Dahlien” Neumannová (DILIGENCE, THE CORONA LANTERN). The following tracks will appear on it: […]

October 14, 2020

On January 08, 2021 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Theion”, the debut full length from Swedish Black Metallers MALAKHIM, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘There Is A Beacon’, ‘Merciless Angel Of Pestilence’, ‘Slither O Serpent’, ‘Chalice Of Ruin’, ‘His Voiceless Whisper’, ‘Hammer Of Satan’, ‘The Splendour Of Stillborn Stars’ […]

October 13, 2020

“BUTOH”, the new album from The Netherlands’ based brutal Death Metallers ARSEBREED, has just been released via Brutal Mind. A full album stream is available over here. ARSEBREED consists of members from PYAEMIA and DISAVOWED, with Romain Goulon on drums. All further band info can be found at www.facebook.com/arsebreed-155456037799381 Belgium’s Black Metal three-piece SERPENTS OATH […]

October 12, 2020

Soulseller Records have signed Norwegian blackened Death Metallers THE DEVIANT. The band’s third full-length “Rotting Dreams Of Carrion” will be released on December 04, 2020 on CD, LP and digitally. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Ragnar A. Nord Varhaug at Studio Valhalla and features cover artwork by REH. The following tracks will appear […]

October 10, 2020

On October 23, 2020 Swedish old school Death Metallers ONE DAY IN PAIN will release their debut full length “Imperial Fires” via Cryptorium Records on CD and cassette. The band was created in early 2020 as a solo project by drummer Nicke Olsson (ex – LEPROSY, PUTRID VISION, BLOODGUT etc.). On the album Rogga Johansson […]

October 09, 2020

DEATHORCHESTRA, a collaboration of Russian Death Metallers BUICIDE and the Olympic Symphony Orchestra, will release an album entitled “Symphony Of Death” on December 13, 2020. It features a live performance from May 04, 2019 at the Opera Concert Club in Saint Petersburg during which DEATHORCHESTRA performed covers of songs from DEATH. A video for the […]

October 07, 2020

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have just revealed a second single from their upcoming new album “World Domination”, which will be released on October 23, 2020 via Agonia Records. The song ‘Aeons Of Death’ is now available (in form of a lyric video) here. For regular DEMONICAL updates make sure to follow the band at www.facebook.com/demonicalofficial […]

October 06, 2020

French Black Metallers DYSYLUMN are streaming their third album “Cosmogonie” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on October 09, 2020 via Signal Rex on triple CD, triple vinyl LP and triple tape formats. The cover artwork was created by Karmazid. More DYSYLUMN info at www.facebook.com/dysylumn Austin, Texas based Hardcore Punk […]

October 05, 2020

On October 30, 2020 Carnal Records will release “Death’s Wings Widespread”, the seventh album from Swedish Black Metallers GRAFVITNIR. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Midnattsskogens Isande Lockrop’, ‘Helvetesnatt’, ‘Death’s Wings Widespread’, ‘In Infinitum’, ‘Into The Unknown’, ‘Det Glimrande Djupets Kall’, ‘Wound In Night’s Flesh’, ‘Inner Void’, ‘Wings Of The Night’ and ‘I Häxmånens […]

October 03, 2020

Portuguese Black Metallers VENTR are streaming their upcoming debut EP “Numinous Negativity” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on October 09, 2020 via Signal Rex on 10″ vinyl format. More info and pre-order details you will find at www.signalrex.com or www.facebook.com/signalrec UK based melodic Death Metallers band COUNTLESS SKIES have […]

October 02, 2020

On December 04, 2020 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Scythed Wings Of Poisonous Decay”, the new EP from Texas based blackened Death Metallers NEXUL, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Thy Terror’, ‘Reflected In Glaring Eyes’, ‘Partitioned By Severity’, ‘He That Takes The Soul’, ‘Returns Nothing To Naught’, ‘M.S.R’, ‘T.M.I.P.L’, […]

October 01, 2020

Swedish Black Metallers SVARTSYN have just premiered ‘Little Horn’, a track from their forthcoming new album “Requiem”. You can check it out at this location. The album will be released on October 30, 2020 via Carnal Records. Another album track (‘Inner Demonic Rise’) is still streaming here. The complete tracklist of “Requiem” reads like this: […]

September 30, 2020

Austrian Heavy Metal four piece ROADWOLF will release their debut full length “Unchain The Wolf” on November 27, 2020 via Metalizer Records on CD, vinyl and digitally. A video for the track ‘All Hell Is Breaking Loose’ can already be watched at this location. A lyric video for ‘Wheels Of Fire’ is additionally available over […]

September 29, 2020

German Black Metallers HÄXENZIJRKELL are streaming their debut album “Die Nachtseite” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on September 30, 2020 via Amor Fati Productions. More HÄXENZIJRKELL info you will find at www.facebook.com/haexenzijrkell Brooklyn based Black Metallers TOMBS have just premiered the song ‘Bone Furnace’ over here. It is taken […]

September 26, 2020

Finnish Death Metallers GOREPHILIA have just released a new single entitled ‘Ouroboran Labyrinth’. It is taken from the bands upcoming new album “In The Eye Of Nothing”, which will be released via Me Saco Un Ojo Records in co-operation with Dark Descent Records on October 02, 2020 on vinyl, digital and CD formats. You can […]

September 25, 2020

German Thrashers SODOM have just released a lyric video for ‘Sodom & Gomorrah’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming new album “Genesis XIX”, which will be released on November 27, 2020 via Steamhammer / SPV. Regular SODOM updates you will find at www.facebook.com/sodomized German Deathers ARROGANZ have released another song […]

September 24, 2020

Italy’s Metal Punks FATE are streaming their second EP “II” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on September 30, 2020 via Caligari Records on cassette tape format. More FATE you will find at https://facethefate.bandcamp.com On November 27, 2020 Invictus Productions will release the self-titled debut demo of Gothenburg, Sweden based […]

September 23, 2020

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have just released a video for ‘My Kingdom Done’ at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming sixth full length “World Domination”, which will be out on October 23, 2020 via Agonia Records. The album marks the debut of vocalist Christofer Sätderdal and the return of original drummer Ronnie […]

September 22, 2020

Turkish Death Metallers CIDESPHERE have released a first single from their upcoming second full-length “Dawn Of A New Epoch”. You can check out ‘Reborn Into Extinction’ at this location. The artwork was designed by Delic Saike and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Reborn Into Extinction’, Plague Of Greed’, ‘Living Scars’, ‘Sacred Patronage’, ‘Sadist’, ‘Dawn Of […]

September 21, 2020

Los Angeles based Death Metallers TRANSCENDENCE are streaming their upcoming debut album “Towards Obscurities Beyond” in its entirety at this location now. It will be release on September 25, 2020 via Blood Harvest Records on CD and cassette tape formats (the vinyl LP edition will follow on October 16, 2020). More TRANSCENDENCE at https://transcendence666.bandcamp.com Ukrainian […]

September 19, 2020

Southern California based Death / Thrashers MADROST have just premiered ‘To Prevail The Wicked’, a song from their forthcoming album “Charring The Rotting Earth” at this location. The album will be out on September 25, 2020 via No Life Til Metal Records (the vinyl edition will follow in December). It was produced and recorded by […]

September 18, 2020

German Thrashers SODOM will release their new album “Genesis XIX” on November 27, 2020 via Steamhammer / SPV as digipak CD, 2 LP gatefold vinyl edition, exclusive CD / LP bundle with mask (only available through the Steamhammer shop), various LP editions via EMP, Nuclear Blast and Napalm Records and as digital download. It was […]

September 17, 2020

Paul Speckmann (vocals) and Rogga Johansson (guitars, bass) have teamed-up once again with Brynjar Helgetun (drums) for a fifth JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN album. It is entitled “The Germs Of Circumstance” and will feature the following tracks: ‘The Germs Of Circumstance’, ‘One World One Leader’, ‘Take The Lions Share’, ‘I Was Left To Stare’, ‘Generations Antidote’, […]

September 16, 2020

Hellenic Black Metallers VARATHRON just released a new single from their 30th anniversary live album “Glorification Under The Latin Moon”. You can check out ‘Flowers Of My Youth’ at this location. The album will be released on September 25, 2020 via Agonia Records. More about VARATHRON at www.facebook.com/varathronofficial “Evil Strikes Again”, the fifth album from […]

September 15, 2020

On October 30, 2020 Purity Through Fire will release “Radical Malice”, the new demo from German Black Metallers SLAGMARK, on digipak CD format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Behold The Raging Darkness’, ‘Radical Malice’, ‘Loathing Spreads’ and ‘Hate Redemption’. You can already check out ‘Behold The Raging Darkness’ over here. More SLAGMARK information you […]

September 14, 2020

On November 13, 2020 Invictus Productions will release “Black Abomination Spawn”, the debut full-length from German blackened Death Metallers OMEGAVORTEX, on digipak CD and vinyl LP formats. The mastering was done by Patrick Engel at Temple Of Disharmony and the cover artwork was created by Henry Mann. The album track ‘Cosmic Horror Maelstrom’ is already […]

September 12, 2020

US Thrashers EVILDEAD will release their new album “United $tate$ Of Anarchy” on October 30, 2020 via Steamhammer / SPV as digipak CD, vinyl LP, exclusive CD / LP bundle with shirt (only available through the Steamhammer shop), download and stream. It was produced by Bill Metoyer and the cover art was created by Edward […]

September 11, 2020

On October 16, 2020 Me Saco Un Ojo Ojo Records will release “Septic Decadence”, the debut vinyl 7″ EP from Denmark’s Death Metallers SEPTAGE (Pyre Press will be handling the cassette tape version). The band features members of TAPHOS and HYPERDONTIA. The EP will feature the following 4 tracks: ‘Mouthful Of Untreated Sewage’, ‘Corrupted And […]

September 09, 2020

Austrian Black Metallers THEOTOXIN are streaming their upcoming third album “Fragment: Erhabenheit” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on September 11, 2020 via AOP Records. The artwork was created by Jose Gabriel Sabogal and the full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Golden Tomb’, ‘Obscure Divinations’, ‘Prayer’, ‘Through Hundreds Of Years’, ‘Philosopher’, ‘Two […]

September 08, 2020

On October 09, 2020 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a compilation from Boston, Massachusetts based Death / Grinders HORRIBLE EARTH entitled “Discography 2013 – 2019”. It consists of the band’s self-titled debut LP, the “Typical Human Behavior” LP, songs from the split 7″ with PSYCHO and a bonus live cover of GG Allin’s […]

September 07, 2020

Polish old school Death Metallers DIRA MORTIS have been signed by Selfmadegod Records. The band is currently working on their third full length “Ancient Breath Of Forgotten Misantrophy” which is set for a late 2020 release. The album is currently being recorded at Roslyn Studios with producer Krzysztof Godycki with whom the quartet already recorded […]

September 05, 2020

French Black Metallers DYSYLUMN have just premiered the new track ‘Dispersion II’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming third album “Cosmogonie”, which will be released on October 09, 2020 via Signal Rex on triple CD, triple vinyl LP and triple tape formats. The previously revealed ‘Extinction I’ is still available for […]

September 04, 2020

On October 30, 2020 Pulverised Records and Rotted Life will release “Expanse Of Hellish Black Mire”, the debut EP from Cleveland, Ohio based Death Metallers NOXIS. Pulverised will release the CD and 12″ vinyl formats, while Rotted Life will handle the 10″ vinyl and cassette tape versions for North America. The track ‘Dream Infested’ is […]

September 03, 2020

On November 06, 2020 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Expelled Into The Unknown Depths Of The Unfathomable”, the debut album from Costa Rica based Doom / Deathers BLOODSOAKED NECROVOID, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Dispossessed In An Asphyxiating Endless Darkness’, ‘Perverted Astral Intoxication For A Death Incarnation’, […]

September 02, 2020

Chile based Black Metallers XALPEN will release their debut full length “Sawken Xo’On” on September 03, 2020 via Morbid Skull Records on CD and on a limited tape version via Nigredo Records (in co-operation with Chamber Of Horns). You can already listen to the album track ‘Tres Chamanes (Sawken Xo’On)’ at this location. More XALPEN […]

September 01, 2020

Italy’s Black Metal one-man project NUBIVAGANT has just premiered the track ‘One Eye Upon The Grave’ at this location. It is the second to be revealed from the upcoming NUBIVAGANT debut full length “Roaring Eye”, which will be released on September 30, 2020 via Amor Fati Productions. The previously revealed ‘The Plague Of Flesh’ can […]

August 31, 2020

“The Battle Of VOSAD”, the debut album of US Ambient Black Metallers BOREAL, will be re-released on October 31, 2020 via Nebulae Artifacta and King Of The Monsters Records as a special vinyl version on 180g red vinyl, limited to 300 copies. It was previously only available on cassette and digitally. The material was re-recorded […]

August 29, 2020

Two years after the release of their debut full length “Black Death Euphoria” Greek old school Death Metal duo MISANTHROPY APOTHEOSIS has returned with a new EP entitled “Against Your Filthy Kind” via Repulsive Echo Records. It features the following three tracks: ‘Against Your Filthy Kind’, ‘All Hail The Slaughter Of The Whore’ and ‘The […]

August 28, 2020

“From The Valleys Of Hades”, the debut album from German blackend Thrashers EURYNOMOS, will be released via Iron Pegasus Records on August 31, 2020 on gatefold LP and CD. An album teaser can be checked out at this location. More EURYNOMOS info you will find at www.facebook.com/eurynomosofficial Turkish Death Metallers CIDESPHERE have signed a deal […]

August 27, 2020

Finnish Black Metallers SAMMAS’ EQUINOX have just premiered the new track ‘Fire’ at this location. It is the second to be revealed from the band’s upcoming debut album”Tulikehrät”, which will be released on September 28, 2020 via Signal Rex on vinyl LP format. The previously revealed ‘The Staunching’ can still be found here. The complete […]

August 26, 2020

Los Angeles based Death Metallers TRANSCENDENCE have just premiered the new track ‘Drowned Screams Of The Departed Souls’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut album “Towards Obscurities Beyond”, which will be released on September 25, 2020 via Blood Harvest Records on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version […]

August 25, 2020

Toronto, Ontario based Death Metallers GUTVOID are streaming their debut EP “Astral Bestiary” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on August 28, 2020 via Blood Harvest Records on CD, 12″ vinyl and cassette tape formats. For all further information visit the band at www.facebook.com/gutvoidofficial Belgian Death Metallers CARNATION have just […]

August 24, 2020

German Death Metallers ARROGANZ will release their new album “Morsus” on October 02, 2020 via Supreme Chaos Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Anodynon’, ‘Morsus’, ‘Pain & Light’, ‘Sleepless Forever’, ‘Dead Man Galaxy’, ‘In$ide $uicide’, ‘Aurora Arroganz’, ‘Guillotinen’, ‘Sickpeopledie’, ‘Next Level Satan’, ‘553’, ‘Praise Death = Feast Life’ and ‘I Dealt With The […]

August 22, 2020

Greek D-Beat / Death Metal trio MIASMAL SABBATH have just premiered the new track ‘The Oracular Voice’ at this location. It is taken from their upcoming debut album “Ominous Radiance”, which will be released on September 25, 2020 via Unholy Prophecies. The previously revealed ‘Chaos Magnvm’ can still be checked out here. The complete tracklist […]

August 21, 2020

Hells Headbangers have signed Texas Death Metallers CHURCH OF DISGUST. The band’s third album, will be released through the label in early 2021 on CD and vinyl LP formats. Vocalist / guitarist Dustin James had this to say about it: “We are beyond excited to be signing with Hells Headbangers! We have been longtime fans […]

August 20, 2020

90s US Death / Thrashers POSSESSION have just released a lyric video for ‘Beyond The Grave’ at this location. The track is taken from their 1995 “Eternally Haunt” album, which is included in the 2 CD compilation “Disentombed Manifestations”, which will be released on August 26, 2020 via Xtreem Music. It contains all the recordings […]

August 19, 2020

Detroit, Michigan based Death Metallers JESUS WEPT are streaming their new EP “Apartheid Redux” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on August 21, 2020 via Redefining Darkness Records. The EP contains re-mixed / re-mastered tracks from the band’s original (digital only) “Crushing Apartheid” EP, 2 brand-new songs and a cover […]

August 18, 2020

The fifth JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN full-length “The Germs Of Circumstance” will be released via Soulseller Records on October 09, 2020 on CD, LP and digital. The drums were performed by Brynjar Helgetun and the artwork was created by Arvin Palma. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Germs Of Circumstance’, ‘One World One Leader’, […]

August 17, 2020

On October 30, 2020 Norway / Italy based Black Metal four-piece FUNERAL HARVEST will release their self-titled debut EP via Signal Rex on 10″ vinyl format. The EP track ‘Sacred Dagger’ is already available here. The cover art was created by Raul Mazzero / View From The Coffin and the full tracklist reads as follows: […]

August 16, 2020

Great Dane Records have just signed Finnish old school Death Metallers WRATHRONE. The band’s third album will be released in early 2021. You can already stream the digital single ‘Heartless Absolute’ over here. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/wrathrone

August 15, 2020

French Gore Death / Grinders PUTRID OFFAL have just released a video for ‘Let There Be Rot’ from their forthcoming new full length “Sicknesses Obsessions” at this location. The album will be released on September 11, 2020 via Xenokorp on CD and vinyl. More about PUTRID OFFAL at www.facebook.com/putridoffal

August 14, 2020

On October 26, 2020 Memento Mori will release “Macabre Melodies”, the second album from Russian old school SweDeathers WOMBRIPPER. You can already listen to the track ‘Possessed By Unknown’ at this location. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Possessed By Unknown’, ‘Join Undead’, ‘Obscurity Depths’, ‘Shredded Corpse Remains’, ‘Wicked Breed’, ‘Macabre Void’, ‘Devastation Into Waste’, […]

August 13, 2020

Swedish Black Metallers MÖRK GRYNING have just released a first track of their upcoming new album “Hinsides Vrede”, which will be out via Season Of Mist on October 23, 2020. You can stream ‘Fältherren’ over here . The video was created by Guilherme Henriques. Goth Gorgon commented on the track as follows: ‘Fältherren’ is for […]

August 12, 2020

Finnish Death Metallers KORPSESOTURI will release their second album “Korpskrist” on October 22, 2020 via Xtreem Music on CD and 12″ LP formats. It was recorded in early 2020 with Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios (IMMOLATION, SUFFOCATION) and the cover artwork was created by Azoth Artwork. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Fatus’, […]

August 11, 2020

Columbus, Ohio based Black / Death Metal duo PROSANCTUS INFERI (consisting of guitarist / vocalist Jake Kohn and drummer Jeremy Spears) is streaming their third album “Hypnotic Blood Art” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on August 15, 2020 via Nuclear War Now! Productions. For all additional information check out […]

August 10, 2020

On October 09, 2020 Signal Rex will release “Cosmogonie”, the third album from French Black Metal duo DYSYLUMN, on triple CD, triple vinyl LP and triple tape formats. The track ‘Extinction I’ can already be streamed at the band’s Bandcamp site. The cover artwork was created by Karmazid and the complete tracklist reads as follows: […]

August 08, 2020

Finland’s blackened Death Metallers PROSCRIPTION will release their debut full-length “Conduit” via Dark Descent Records on September 24, 2020 on CD, vinyl and digital formats. It was recorded between March and June 2019 by K. Laanto at Sonic Violence Audio and mixed / mastered by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio. The coverart was created by […]

August 07, 2020

Russian Black Metallers SECOND TO SUN have just released a drum playthrough video for ‘I Psychoanalyze My Ghosts’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming album “Leviathan”, which will be released on September 29, 2020 and features drummer Theodor Borovski. You can furthermore stream ‘I Psychoanalyze Ghosts’ and the album’s title […]

August 06, 2020

Italian Black Metallers IDOLATRIA have just premiered the new track ‘Noctule: The Emperor Of Scourge’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “Tetrabestiarchy”, which will be released on September 04, 2020 via Signal Rex. The cover artwork was created by Cold Poison. The previously revealed album track ‘Vulture: The God […]

August 05, 2020

Swedish Grindcore / D-Beat trio GRID has inked a deal with Selfmadegod Records. After several vinyl and cassette releases the band from Umea has just finished recording their debut full length “Livsleda”, which will be released on September 11, 2020 on CD and digitally. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Indiffrence’, ‘I Ruinerna Av […]

August 04, 2020

On October 06, 2020 Putrid Cult will release “Abysmal Invocation”, the debut full length from Poland’s DEATHEPOCH, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow in December. The band consists of Lord K. (NEKKROFUKK, SACRIFICULUS, GOATHRONE, ex – HATE), who’s responsible for vocals, drums and electronic samples and Morgul (Putrid Cult […]

August 01, 2020

Meathook Productions has just released an approximately 35 minutes long BLOOD RED THRONE video entitled “Home Video Part 2” at this location. It shows the band on and off stage during the past years. The madness already began as part of the previously released BLOOD RED THRONE ‘Bloodity’ video, which can still be watched here. […]

July 31, 2020

Perth, Australia based Death Grinders SENSORY AMUSIA have just released an official video for ‘Death’. The song is taken from their forthcoming EP “Bereavement”, which features a guest appearance from THE AMENTA vocalist Cain Cressell. You can watch the video here. The EP will be released on August 20, 2020 via Lacerated Enemy Records. More […]

July 30, 2020

On September 30, 2020 Amor Fati Productions will release the debut album from German Black Metal duo HÄXENZIJRKELL, “Die Nachtseite”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the following three lengthy tracks: ‘Part 1: Auf Der Schwelle’, ‘Part 2: Unter Sieben Sternen’ and ‘Part 3: Im Labyrinth Der Dunkelheit’. A seven-minute excerpt of […]

July 29, 2020

“World In Ruins”, the second album from Greek Black Metallers ISOLERT, will be released via Nihilistische KlangKunst on November 11, 2020 on digipak CD and 12″ vinyl LP formats. The cover art was created by VisionBlack’s Nikos Stavridakis. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Fire, Ash, Blood’, ‘Burn Them’, ‘As We Die’, ‘Extinction’, ‘Staring […]

July 28, 2020

Finnish Black / Thrashers FLAME have just premiered the new track ‘Primordial Storm’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s forthcoming mini album “Ignis Spiritus”, which will be released on August 21, 2020 via Primitive Reaction. The previously revealed ‘Firespirit Of Rebellion’ can still be streamed over here. The complete “Ignis Spiritus” tracklist […]

July 24, 2020

French Death Metallers MERCYLESS have just released a music video for ‘Laqueum Diaboli’ at this location. The song is the third single from their upcoming new album “The Mother Of All Plagues”, which will be released on August 21, 2020 via Xenokorp on CD and vinyl. For all additional MERCYLESS information please visit www.facebook.com/mercylesscult “In […]

July 23, 2020

On September 30, 2020 Amor Fati Productions will release “Roaring Eye”, the debut full length from Italian Black Metallers NUBIVAGANT, on CD and vinyl LP formats. NUBIVAGANT is the solo project of Gionata Potenti, better known as Omega, who is / was already involved in a whole bunch of bands like BLUT AUS NORD, DARVAZA, […]

July 22, 2020

On September 25, 2020 Unholy Prophecies will release “Ominous Radiance”, the debut album from Greek Death Metal three-piece MIASMAL SABBATH. A first track (‘Chaos Magnvm’) can already be checked out here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Invocation Of Death Essence’, ‘Celestial Prodigy’, ‘The Oracular Voice’, ‘Chaos Magnvm’, ‘Ghostly Aura Bathed In Stellar Luminence’, ‘Wisdom […]

July 21, 2020

Ukrainian Black Metallers PRECAMBRIAN have just premiered the new track ‘Fossilization’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “Tectonics”, which will be released on August 21, 2020 via Primitive Reaction. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Archaebacteria’, ‘Fossilization’, ‘Cryogenian’, ‘Volcanic Winter’ and ‘P-Tr. Extinction’. The previously released ‘Cryogenian’ can still […]

July 20, 2020

On September 15, 2020 Goathorned Productions will release “Topheth” (“the place to burn” in Hebrew), the second full-length from Black Metallers NOVAE MILITIAE, on digipak CD, limited to 300 copies. A vinyl version will be released later by Sentient Ruin Laboratories. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Towards The Sitra Achra’, ‘Advent Of The Prophet’, […]

July 18, 2020

Agonia Records have signed Texas based Mythological Occult Metal act PROSCRIPTOR MCGOVERN’S APSÛ. The band’s self-titled debut album will be released later in 2020. An “ABSU To APSÛ Permutation” trailer can be watched over here. Drummer / vocalist Proscriptor (Russ R. Givens) issued the following statement : “I want people to know that I disbanded […]

July 17, 2020

Polish Death Metallers REDEMPTOR have just started recording the successor of their “Arthaneum” album from 2017. It will be released via Selfmadegod Records in late Autumn 2020 on CD and LP. Drummer Daniel Rutkowski (HATE, VIRGIN SNATCH) joined the band as a regular member now. You can follow REDEMPTOR via www.facebook.com/redemptorpl for more details about […]

July 16, 2020

“Sæti Sálarinnar”, the debut album from Iceland’s Black Metal one-man band ILLKYNJA, will be released on September 15, 2020 via Goathorned Productions. It was originally a digital only release, but Goathorned will now release it on CD format. A full album stream is available at this location. More about ILLKYNJA at www.facebook.com/illkynja Finnish Grinders ROTTEN […]

July 15, 2020

“Þar Sem Skepnur Reika”, the debut full length from Icelandic Black Metallers HRÆ, will be released via Goathorned Productions on September 15, 2020. It was originally only released digitally. A full album stream is available at this location. More about HRÆ at www.facebook.com/hrae-194066124606577 On July 31, 2020 Crown And Throne Ltd. will release “The Black […]

July 14, 2020

On September 01, 2020 Me Saco Un Ojo Ojo Records will release the debut mini album from Copenhagen, Denmark based Death Metallers HAD on 12″ vinyl format. Dark Descent Records will be handling the CD version, while Extremely Rotten Productions will handle the tape version. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Et Dyrisk Ondt […]

July 13, 2020

Blood Harvest Records will release a four-way split with the US Death Metal acts OXALATE, PERPETUATED, BLOOD SPORE and VIVISECT on CD and cassette tape formats. The physical formats will be released on September 04, 2020, while the digital version will already be released on July 24, 2020. The tracklist reads as follows: OXALATE – […]

July 10, 2020

“Envenoming Wounds”, the second album from Mexican Death Metal trio INFESTICIDE, will be released via Blood Harvest Records on September 25, 2020 on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will be out on October 16, 2020. The following tracks will be featured on “Envenoming Wounds”: ‘Envenoming Wounds’, ‘The Phosphovore’, ‘Magma Blood’, ‘Perpetuating […]

July 09, 2020

On September 25, 2020 Blood Harvest Records will release the debut full length of Los Angeles based melodic Death Metallers TRANSCENDENCE, “Towards Obscurities Beyond”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP edition will follow on October 16, 2020. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Infernal Resurrection’, ‘Majesty Of Chaos’, ‘Towards Obscurities Beyond’, ‘As The Maggots […]

July 08, 2020

On July 10, 2020 Edged Circle Productions will release “Jaertegn”, a special split 10″ EP between Norwegian Black Metallers TAAKE and DEATHCULT. A full EP stream is available at this location. More information and ordering details can be found at www.edgedcircleproductions.com or www.facebook.com/edgedcircleproductions Belgian Death Metallers CARNATION are now premiering the first track of their […]

July 07, 2020

Old Temple have released European editions of “Alchemical Warfare”, the second album from Chile based Black / Death Metallers SLAUGHTBBATH, as well as “The Tight Deathrope Act Over Rubicon”, the ninth album from Polish THRONEUM, on gold CDs. Full streams of both albums can be checked out at https://oldtemple.bandcamp.com. More band information you will find […]

July 06, 2020

“Unyielding / Unseeing”, the debut album from Belgian / Dutch / French Black Metallers SILVER KNIFE, will be released via Amor Fati Productions on August 19, 2020 on CD and vinyl LP formats. The vinyl version will be co-released by Entropic Recordings, while the CD version shall be released by Amor Fati alone. The track […]

July 05, 2020

Ohio based Death Metallers MUTUAL HOSTILITY will release their debut EP “Sacred Propaganda” via Cult Of Parthenope in late 2020. The band is currently in the studio for the mixing and mastering sessions. An official studio teaser video can be watched at this location. For more band information check out www.facebook.com/mutualhostility

July 04, 2020

On July 31, 2020 Chaos Records will release “Reflections Of The Void”, the second album from Mexican Death Metal quintet QUESTION. It will feature the following eight tracks: ‘The Process Of Dehumanization’, ‘Beyond Illusions Of Existence’, ‘Sunyata’, ‘First Fragmentation’, ‘Alone With Everybody’, ‘A Fate Worse Than Death’, ‘Mysteries (About Life & Death)’ and ‘Vacuous Thoughts’. […]

July 03, 2020

On August 28, 2020 Testimony Records will release “Drowned By Blood”, the debut full length of Tokyo based old school Death Metallers FROSTVORE, on CD, LP (transparent blood red / black splatter vinyl and black vinyl) and digitally. It was recorded, mixed and mastered in February 2020 by the band itself. The artwork was supplied […]

July 02, 2020

US Black Metallers BLACK FUNERAL are streaming their upcoming tenth album “Scourge Of Lamashtu” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on July 03, 2020 via Iron Bonehead Productions. More about BLACK FUNERAL at www.facebook.com/akhtya On September 11, 2020 The Sinister Flame will release the second album of Finland’s ORDINANCE, “In […]

July 01, 2020

“Morsus”, the fifth full-length of German Death Metallers ARROGANZ, will be released on October 02, 2020 via Supreme Chaos Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Anodynon’, ‘Morsus’, ‘Pain & Light’, ‘Sleepless Forever’, ‘Dead Man Galaxy’, ‘In$Ide $uicide’, ‘Aurora Arroganz’, ‘Guillotinen’, ‘Sickpeopledie’, ‘Next Level Satan’, ‘553’, ‘Praise Death = Feast Life’ and ‘I Dealt […]

June 30, 2020

German Black Metallers EISENKULT have just revealed the new track ‘Stahlross’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “…Gedenken Wir Der Finsternis”, which will be released on July 15, 2020 via Purity Through Fire. The previously revealed titletrack is still available for streaming over here. The complete tracklist of the album […]

June 29, 2020

German Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD have just released another song from their upcoming sophomore album “World Sacrifice”. You can check out ‘Machine’ at this location. The album will be released on July 24, 2020 via Testimony Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘World Sacrifice’, ‘Commands From A Black Soul’, ‘Enforcers Of The […]

June 27, 2020

Chicago based Black Metallers DISMALIMERENCE have just released their debut full-length “Tome: 1” through Transcending Records on vinyl (black and gold marble editions), CD and digital formats. The folowing tracks appear on it: ‘Crimson Glow’, ‘Sequestered Hearts’, ‘My Only Love’, ‘Orchid’s Reverie’, ‘Pragma’, ‘Negligence Of The Forgotten’, ‘Vale Amor’ and ‘Destined For Solitude’. For more […]

June 26, 2020

US old school Black Metallers CULTUS PROFANO will release their sophomore full length “Accursed Possession” on August 28, 2020 via Debemur Morti Productions again. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Cursed In Sin, Op. 25’, ‘Devoted To The Black Horns, Op. 16’, ‘Upon A Tomb Of Sacrilege, Op. 24’, ‘Towards The Temple Of Darkened […]

June 25, 2020

American satanic old school Death Metallers SHED THE SKIN are streaming their third album “The Forbidden Arts” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released tomorrow (June 26, 2020) via Hells Headbangers. The band consists of Kyle Severn (INCANTATION, ACHERON), Matt Sorg (RINGWORM, BLOOD OF CHRIST), Ash Thomas (VLADIMIRS, FAITHXTRACTOR, ESTUARY) and […]

June 24, 2020

Finnish Death Metallers LANTERN will release their third full-length “Dimensions” on July 10, 2020 via Dark Descent Records. It was mixed and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios and the artwork was supplied by Timo Kokko. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Strange Nebula’, ‘Beings’, ‘Portraits’, ‘Cauldron Of Souls’, ‘Shrine Of […]

June 22, 2020

Finnish Black Metallers GLOOM are streaming their upcoming debut album “Rider Of The Last Light” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on June 26, 2020 via Spread Evil Productions. For all further info please visit www.spreadevil.net or www.facebook.com/spreadevilproductions On August 06, 2020 Lunar Apparitions (a division of Nebular Carcoma) will […]

June 21, 2020

French Death Metallers MERCYLESS have just released a second single from their upcoming new album “The Mother Of All Plagues”. You can stream ‘All Souls Are Mine’ at this location. The song features guest guitar solos by Michel Dumas and Anthony Derycke of AGRESSOR and CATACOMB respectively. The album will be out on August 21, […]

June 20, 2020

Swedish melodic brutal Death Metallers DEMONICAL are currently recording their sixth album at Glashuset Studios with engineer Johan Hjelm. Karl Daniel Lidén is expected to put final touches on the record at his own Tri-Lamb Studios in July. It is the first DEMONICAL album to feature vocalist Christofer Säterdal, as well as drummer Ronnie Bergerstål. […]

June 19, 2020

On August 26, 2020 Xtreem Music will re-release the entire discography of 90s US Death / Thrashers POSSESSION on a 2 CD entitled “Disentombed Manifestations”. It will include the band’s first demo “Mad Crazed & Violent”, the MCD “The Unnameable Suffering”, their one and only full-length “Eternally Haunt” and their last official release, the MCD […]

June 18, 2020

French Gore Death Grinders PUTRID OFFAL have just released ‘Heaven’s Door’, the second single from their new album “Sicknesses Obsessions”, at this location. The album will be out on September 11, 2020 via Xenokorp. For all further info please visit www.facebook.com/putridoffal Canadian blackened Death Metallers NECRONOMICON have just released a bass playthrough video for ‘Singularis […]

June 17, 2020

On August 21, 2020 Primitive Reaction will release “Ignis Spiritus”, a new mini album from Finland’s FLAME, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Firespirit Of Rebellion’, ‘Primordial Storm’, ‘Astral Crypt’ and ‘Force And Fire’. ‘Firespirit Of Rebellion’ can already be streamed here. FLAME was formed back in […]

June 16, 2020

Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON will release their 30th anniversary live album “Glorification Under The Latin Moon” on September 25, 2020 via Agonia Records. It was recorded on August 04, 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil during the final show of VARATHRON’s “30 Years Of Darkness” tour”. It was mixed and mastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord […]

June 15, 2020

On August 06, 2020 Lunar Apparitions (a division of Nebular Carcoma) will release “Tradition”, the debut album of US Black Metallers MALUS VOTUM on digipak CD format. The track ‘Wolf Age’ is already available for streaming over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Feast On The Mountain’, ‘Prince Of The Culling Tide’, ‘Ritual […]

June 13, 2020

Satanic old school Death Metallers SHED THE SKIN have just premiered the new track ‘Skeletal Firestorm’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s third album “The Forbidden Arts”, which will be released on June 26, 2020 via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed ‘Archons Of The Final Creation’ can still be checked out […]

June 12, 2020

British Death Metallers DECREPID have just released a lyric video for ‘Plagued By Mortality’ over here. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming third album “Endless Sea Of Graves”, which will be released on July 07, 2020 through Xtreem Music on CD format. For more information visit DECREPID at www.facebook.com/decrepid Tampa, Florida based blackened […]

June 11, 2020

26 years after their last album, Switzerland’s Death / Thrashers MESSIAH will release the successor to their “Underground” record from 1994. The new album “Fracmont” will be released via High Roller Records on September 11, 2020. Prior to the album a 3-song EP (with songs that won’t be on the album) will be released. The […]

June 10, 2020

American Black / Death Metallers WITCHBONES will release the CD version of their new album “Goety” via Morbid Chapel Records later this month. It was previously only released digitally. More WITCHBONES info at www.morbidchapelrecords.com “Exegesis Of Nihility”, the debut album from American bestial Black / Death Metallers NEXWOMB, will be out in June 2020 via […]

June 09, 2020

German Thrashers ENTERA have just released a Lego stop motion video for the track ‘War Of The Zombies’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s new album “Hate Factory”. More about ENTERA at www.entera.org or www.facebook.com/entera-205340632811362

June 06, 2020

Berlin, Germany based progressive brutal Death Metallers DEFEATED SANITY have just released a bass playthrough video for ‘Propelled Into Sacrilege’ at this location. The track will appear on their forthcoming new album “The Sanguinary Impetus”, which will be released on July 24, 2020 via Willowtip Records. More about DEFEATED SANITY at www.facebook.com/defeatedsanity Austrian Death / […]

June 05, 2020

French Post Black Metallers DECLINE OF THE I are currently in the studio recording their fourth album. It is expected to commence a new trilogy, conceptually based on the works of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. The drums have already been recorded in Hybreed Studios (TEMPLE OF BAAL, RITUALIZATION, MERRIMACK) in late May, all other instruments […]

June 04, 2020

Brazilian Black Metallers MYSTIFIER have just released a two-part mini documentary entitled “Mystifier – Two Days In The Capital Of Death Metal” which follows the band in Belo Horizonte, Brazil at the start of their “Under The Black Magick Dinasty” tour. The film explores the history of the band as well as the early days […]

June 03, 2020

Australian blackened Death Metallers EARTH ROT have just released a live video for the track ‘Unraveling Vapour Of Sanity’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s latest release “Black Tides Of Obscurity”. EARTH ROT commented on the video release as follows: “While we can’t tour or even meet up to create a […]

June 02, 2020

Dutch Death Metallers PESTILENCE have parted ways with drummer Septimiu Harsan. The band already found a replacement in Michiel van der Plicht (live drummer for countrymen CARACH ANGREN), with whom PESTILENCE will record their upcoming album “Exitivm”, which will be released via Agonia Records later this year. PESTILENCE issued the following comments about the split: […]

June 01, 2020

Tampa, Florida based Death Metallers DIABOLIC have signed a deal with Tentacles Industries for the release of their sixth album “Mausoleum Of The Unholy Ghost”. It will be released on CD, vinyl and tape on June 06, 2020. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Atmosphere Of Dread’, ‘Raped Of All Sacred’, ‘Useless Saviour’, ‘Mausoloeum […]

May 30, 2020

On July 02, 2020 Nebular Carcoma will re-release “Dark Rites Of The Mystic Order”, the first demo from Canadian Black Metallers GODLESS NORTH on vinyl LP format. It will feature new cover art and an unreleased cover of BURZUM’s ‘Dunkelheit’. You can check out the track ‘Everlasting Winter Winds’ at this location. The complete tracklist […]

May 29, 2020

Swedish MEGASCAVENGER have just signed a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of their fifth album “Songs In The Key Of Madness”. It will be released on August 06, 2020 on CD format. Guests (on vocals and guitar solos) this time come from members of MACHETAZO, CROPSY MANIAC, WOMBBATH, FONDLECORPSE and PAGANIZER. A first […]

May 28, 2020

On June 25, 2020 Immortal Souls Productions will release “From Hell For Hate”, the second album from DEAD CARNAGE. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Edges Of Manipulation’, ‘Devastation’, ‘Caged Brutality’, ‘My Blood Is Black’, ‘Gods Lobotomy’, ‘Chapel Of Decay’, ‘From Dust’, ‘First Kill Last Kill’ and ‘Eternal Void’ (HIEROPHANT cover). You can already […]

May 27, 2020

Black Metallers FLAGG have just revealed the new track ‘Apex Predator’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut album “Nothing But Death”, which will be released on June 08, 2020 via Purity Through Fire. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Destroy, Desecrate’, ‘Nothing But Death’, ‘Dark Clouds Gathering’, ‘Burning Sky’, ‘Abomination’, […]

May 26, 2020

Turkish Black Metal pioneers PAGAN are streaming their comeback recording “Rehearsal Tape ’19” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on May 29, 2020 via Saturnal Records on CD format. More about PAGAN at www.facebook.com/pagan.tr Polish Black Metallers BLACK ALTAR have just released a video for ‘Deus Inversus’ over here. The […]

May 25, 2020

On June 20, 2020 Me Saco Un Ojo Ojo Records will release “Reeking Gunk Abhorrence”, the debut mini album from UK’s old school Death Metallers CRYPTWORM, on 12″ vinyl format (the CD version will be released through Pulverised Records). The following tracks will be featured: ‘Festering Maggot Infestation’, ‘Reeking Gunk Abhorrence’, ‘Self-Dismemberment’ and ‘Cesspool Of […]

May 23, 2020

Finnish Death Metal three-piece CONVULSE has signed a deal with Transcending Records for the release of their fifth full-length “Deathstar”. The album was recorded and mixed in analog at JJ Studio and the artwork was created by Jan Yrlund, based on the painting Strangled by Minna Mead. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Extreme […]

May 22, 2020

Canadian Black / Speed / Death / Thrash Metallers TORREFY have just released a lyric video for ‘GFYD’ at this location. The track is taken from their forthcoming album “Life Is Bad”, which will be self-released by the band on July 01, 2020. A video for the album’s first single ‘Plague Of Empires’ is still […]

May 21, 2020

On May 29, 2020 Selfmadegod Records will reissue “Invitation From The Host Of Wrath”, the debut album from Warsaw, Poland based Death Metallers SPARAGMOS, on CD for the very first time, with the “Mortal Organic Remains…” demo 1990 as bonus. It was originally released on tape format in 1992. The vinyl LP version will follow […]

May 20, 2020

“Помре”, the second album from Russian Black Metallers VSPOLOKH, will be released on June 21, 2020 via Purity Through Fire on CD and A5 digipak formats. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Вонъзивъши Мрътвыи Корении Въ ЛѢсъную Твьрдь…’, ‘В Загробье’, ‘Помре’, ‘Туман и Пепел’, ‘Плачь и Ръидание и Стенаниѥ Многь…’, ‘На Серых Равнинах’, […]

May 19, 2020

Morbid Chapel Records have just released “Apocalyptic Visions”, the debut full length from Finnish raw Black Metallers PROFANE CONGREGATION on CD. The album was previously only released as a limited cassette tape. The label also released the following tape editions: IMPENETRABLE DARKNESS – “Loyalty In Blackness” (re-release of the debut full length of the Greek […]

May 18, 2020

On July 27, 2020, Memento Mori will release the second album of Chile’s Death Metal trio SOULROT, “Victims Of Spiritual Warfare”. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘La Doctrina De Los Malnacidos’, ‘Nihilistic Automata’, ‘Buried Alive’, ‘I, Master’, ‘Perpetual Warfare’, ‘God Forsaken’, ‘Deceiving Tyranny Manifesto’, ‘Chainsaw Worship Hymn’, ‘Protect The Coven’, ‘Evolutive Slaves’, ‘All […]

May 16, 2020

Costa Rican Horror Death Metal one man band SPUTUM has just released a new track entitled ‘Hydrochloric Acid Vat’. It is available for free download at this location. The 9 song debut EP “Vile & Nefarious” will be released digitally through their Bandcamp page on May 20, 2020. Later this year, the local independent label […]

May 15, 2020

Norwegian Folk / Black Metallers BLOT will release their new album “Howl From The North” digitally on June 19, 2020. Burning Skull Records will release the album on vinyl in September. More about BLOT at www.facebook.com/blotnorway Spanish Speed / Black / Thrash Metal band KÖRGULL THE EXTERMINATOR will release their fifth album “Sharpen Your Spikes” […]

May 14, 2020

On June 26, 2020 Polish Death Metallers CLAIRVOYANCE will release their 3-song debut demo via Caligari Records on cassette tape format. A full stream is available over here. More band info can be found at www.facebook.com/clairvoyancedeathmetal Finnish Black Metallers KRYPTAMOK have just revealed another track from their upcoming debut full length “Verisaarna”, which will be […]

May 13, 2020

On August 15, 2020 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release a collection of rare live recordings from Norway’s 666, entitled “666”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. 666 (pronounced “sax-sax-sax”) was formed in the northern city of Tromsø in early 1982 and consisted of Alf “Alfen” Krogseth (guitar), Knut Nilsen (drums), Knut Seppelæ (guitar) and […]

May 12, 2020

British Death Metallers DECREPID will release their third album “Endless Sea Of Graves” on July 07, 2020 via Xtreem Music on CD format. The cover art was created by Polish artist Zdzislaw Beksinski and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Fields Of Flesh’, ‘Phobos Descent’, ‘Armoured Apocalypse’, ‘Plagued By Mortality’, ‘Per Maleficium’ and ‘Endless Sea […]

May 11, 2020

One of Turkey’s first Black Metal bands, PAGAN, have revealed a new track entitled ‘The Longing And The Ancient Ones’. It will appear on the band’s upcoming comeback recording “Rehearsal Tape ’19”, which will be released on May 29, 2020 via Saturnal Records on CD format. It was recorded live during the band’s rehearsals for […]

May 09, 2020

SXUPERION, the Death / Black Metal solo project of Matthew Schott (drummer for VALDUR, WEVERIN, etc), will release its fifth full length “Omniscient Pulse” on June 15, 2020 via Bloody Mountain Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Owl’, ‘Death (Bussard Ramjet Malfunction)’, ‘Planet Crusher – Defeating The Holy Emperor’, ‘Presque-Vu’, ‘Omniscient Pulse’, ‘Betrothed […]

May 08, 2020

Spanish melodic Death Metallers DORMANTH have signed a contract with Xtreem Music for the release of their fourth full length, which is currently being recorded and will be mixed and mastered at Chromaticity Studios (VHÄLDEMAR, RTF, IN THOUSAND LAKES). The album will be released between November and December 2020. A full stream of their EP […]

May 07, 2020

On June 26, 2020 Spread Evil Productions will release the self-titled debut mini album from Finnish Black Metal one-man band ODIOSIOR on CD. It was originally released digitally in 2019, followed by a limited cassette version later from Worship Tapes. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Kavahda Näkyäni’, ‘Kutsu’, ‘Oodi Sudelle’, ‘Antaudu Yölle’ and ‘Andrasin Sinetti’. The […]

May 06, 2020

On August 07, 2020 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “To The Death”, the third album from New Zealand’s blackened Death Metallers VASSAFOR, on CD, vinyl double LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘To The Death’, ‘Egregore Rising’, ‘Eyrie’, ‘Black Talon’, ‘The Burning Íthyr’, ‘Emanations From The Abyss’ and ‘Singularity’. […]

May 05, 2020

On June 24, 2020 Sepulchral Productions will release SOMBRE HÉRITAGE‘s debut album “Alpha Ursae Minoris”. SOMBRE HÉRITAGE is a new melodic Black Metal project from Exu (HAK-ED-DAMM), a veteran of the Québec scene. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Polaris’, ‘Sombre Héritage’, ‘Nature Souillée’, ‘Déchéance’, ‘Dissidence’ and ‘Ténèbres’. More info at www.facebook.com/sombreheritagebm SERMENT, the new solo […]

May 03, 2020

On July 17, 2020 Blood Harvest Records will release the debut mini album from German Death Metallers NEKUS, “Death Nova Upon The Barren Harvest”, on CD and cassette tape formats. The 12″ vinyl version is set for release on August 28, 2020. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Devouring Mills’, ‘Putrid Harvester’, ‘Necromancer’s Death […]

May 02, 2020

Short-lived Tampa, Florida based Death / Thrashers EPITAPH released two demos in the early 90s: a three-song demo that was recorded in 1991 with Tom Morris at Morrisound Recording (featuring backing vocals from OBITUARY’s John Tardy) and a two-song demo in 1992, also recorded at Morrisound, but this time with Scott Burns. In August this […]

May 01, 2020

Russian melodic Death Metallers DROPS OF HEART will release their second full-length “Stargazers” on July 22, 2020. Richard Sjunnesson from UNGUIDED and Bjorn Strid from SOILWORK contributed guest vocals to the album. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Echoes’, ‘Frost Grip’ (feat. Richard Sjunnesson), ‘Knot’, ‘Escapist’, ‘Lull’, ‘Starlight’ (feat. Bjorn Strid), ‘Modern Madness’, ‘Coffin’, […]

April 30, 2020

“Æequiizoiikum”, the second album from German Black / Deathers KHTHONIIK CERVIIKS, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on July 17, 2020 on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘KC Exhalement 4.0 (Welcome To HAL)’, ‘Odyssey 3000’, ‘Æequiizoiikum (Mothraiik Rites)’, ‘Δt (Recite The Kriitiikal Mæss)’, ‘Para-Dog-Son – Demagorgon’, ‘Kollektiing […]

April 29, 2020

Norwegian Black Metallers SARKE have signed a deal with Soulseller Records. The band features mainman / founder Sarke on bass / drums (KHOLD, TULUS), Anders Hunstad (keyboards), Steinar Gundersen (guitar) and Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE) on vocals. Their new album is planned for a Spring 2021 release. Since 2009 SARKE have released sixth full-lengths and played […]

April 28, 2020

Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED have released a playthrough video for ‘Quarantine Required For Living Entities’. The song is taken from the new album “Deeds Of Ruthless Violence”, which was just released via Agonia Records. You can watch the video here. More about DERANGED at www.facebook.com/derangedband Swedish blackened Doom Metal fourpiece HEAD OF THE DEMON are […]

April 27, 2020

On May 29, 2020 Saturnal Records will release “Rehearsal Tape ’19” from Turkey’s first and longest-running Black Metal bands PAGAN on CD format. It was recorded live during the band’s rehearsals for their first live appearance after 18 years. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Longing And The Ancient Ones’, ‘Marching Of The Hordes’, ‘The […]

April 26, 2020

Liège, Belgium based technical Death Metallers PESTIFER have just released a video for ‘Swallower Of Worlds’ at this location. The song is taken from their new album “Expanding Oblivion”, which was just released via Xenokorp. For more PESTIFER info please visit www.facebook.com/pestifer.band

April 25, 2020

On June 15, 2020 Slovak Metal Army will release the debut of Slovakian old school blackened Death Metallers DOMINION OF SUFFERING, “The Birth Of Hateful Existence”, on CD format. Necroeucharist Productions will be handling the vinyl edition. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘The Birth Of Hateful Existence’, ‘Silentium Mortis’, ‘A Starborn Overlord’ and […]

April 24, 2020

“Verisaarna”, the debut full length from Finnish Black Metallers KRYPTAMOK, will be released via Purity Through Fire on May 30, 2020 on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Loputon, Totaalinen Sota’, ‘Apokalypsin Epilooki’, ‘Saastan Rekviemi’, ‘Susien Äitee’, ‘Pimeyden Tyranni’, ‘Rottien Reformaatio’, ‘Tämä On Enne Ja Kuolema Sen Lupaus’ […]

April 23, 2020

US Black Metallers ETERNAL DEATH are streaming their debut EP “Ritual Clearing” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on cassette tape format via Eternal Death tomorrow. More band info you will find at www.eternal-death.com or www.facebook.com/eternaldeathusa South Carolina based Death Metallers LECHEROUS NOCTURNE have released an official video for ‘Planet […]

April 22, 2020

On May 31, 2020 Darkness Shall Rise Productions will release the PENTACLE album “Spectre Of The Eight Ropes” (2019) and “The Fifth Moon” (1996) on tape. Headsplit Records already released a tape version of “Spectre Of The Eight Ropes” in the USA. For more info and ordering details please visit www.facebook.com/darknessshallriseproductions or www.facebook.com/headsplitrecords. All addtional […]

April 21, 2020

On May 29, 2020 Evil Dead Production, in co-operation with Hells Headbangers, will release “Versus All Gods”, the ninth full length from IMPIETY, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The cover art was created by Jenglot Hitam and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro – Kommand IX’, ‘Reigning Armageddon’, ‘Djinn Of All Djinns’, ‘Barbarian […]

April 20, 2020

Auckland, New Zealand based Black Metallers WINTER DELUGE are streaming their upcoming new mini album “Degradation Renewal” in its entirety at this location now. It was recorded and mixed by Raj Singarajah and Cam Sinclair (known for his work with BÖLZER, DIOCLETIAN, HERESIARCH, WITCHRIST) and will be released on April 24, 2020 via Osmose Productions. […]

April 18, 2020

American blackened Death Metallers VALDRIN have revealed a lyric video for ‘Red Burning Candles Of Hatred’ at this location. The track will appear on the band’s third album “Effigy Of Nightmares”, which will be released on June 12, 2020 via Blood Harvest Records. Vocalist / guitarist Carter Hicks commented on the album as follows: “Effigy […]

April 17, 2020

Munich, Germany based Black / Death Metallers WOLVES DEN will release their second full-length “Miserere” on May 15, 2020 through Trollzorn Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Tides Of Hate’, ‘Pfad Ins Dunkel’, ‘Der Frost In Mir’, ‘Nachtmahr’, ‘Häresie’, ‘Antaios’, ‘Melancholera’ and ‘Nameless Grave’. You can already check out ‘Häresie’ at this location. The […]

April 16, 2020

Russian Death Metallers PYRE have just premiered the new track ‘Ornaments Of Bones’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut album “Chained To Ossuaries”, which will be released on April 27, 2020 via Memento Mori (CD version) and Dawnbreed Records (vinyl version, to be released at a later date). The previously […]

April 15, 2020

‘Orgy Of Flies’, a track from the forthcoming remastered Greyhaze Records reissue of SARCÓFAGO‘s “Hate”, is now available for streaming here. The album will be out on May 15, 2020 on deluxe vinyl and cassette formats. All additional info you will find at www.greyhazerecords.com or www.facebook.com/greyhazerecords Canadian Death Metallers EXPUNGED have just revealed a video […]

April 14, 2020

“No Chords Barred” is the title of an upcoming Grindcore split release on Horror Pain Gore Death Productions between Kyoto, Japan / Minneapolis, Minnesota based FORMLESS MASTER and New Jersey’s BAYHT LAHM. FORMLESS MASTER are featured with the following four tracks: ‘The Clones Of Bruce Lee’, ‘Impossibly Mismatched’, ‘Knocked Down Repeatedly’ and ‘Ballad Of Bolo […]

April 12, 2020

Sarpsborg, Norway based trio BLACK SUN BROTHERHOOD have just released their first digital single “Ecstasy Of Blasphemy”. It features three songs from the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Between God & Beast”. You can check out the songs here. Their band members have previously been involved in THE HELHEIM SOCIETY, DEATHSEEKER, TYR and THYABHORRENT and also […]

April 11, 2020

Bangladeshi Black / Thrashers ETERNAL ARMAGEDDON have self-released a re-mastered version of their debut album “In Light In Dark In Hate”. It was originally only distributed to the local fans on CD-R format. A full album stream is available at this location. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/eternalarmageddon Cleveland, Ohio based Death Metallers […]

April 10, 2020

Portuguese Black Metallers ARMNATT have just premiered the title track of their upcoming second full length “Dense Fog” at this location. The previously revealed ‘Circumscribing The Circle’ can still be streamed over here. The album will be released on May 01, 2020 via Signal Rex. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Flame Of […]

April 09, 2020

Great Dane Records has postponed the release of the self-titled debut full length from French Death / Thrashers ANAXAGOR to May 31, 2020. The pre-order for the digipak CD has already started. 4 songs of the album are available for streaming on the label’s Bandcamp site. More about ANAXAGOR at www.facebook.com/anaxagorbx “On Ghastly Shores Lays […]

April 08, 2020

Memphis based Death Metallers SHARDS OF HUMANITY have just released a full album stream of the band’s sophomore full length “Cold Logic” over here. It will be released on April 13, 2020 via Unspeakable Axe Records. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/shardsofhumanity UK’s technical Thrashers CRYPTIC SHIFT are streaming the track ‘(Petrified In […]

April 07, 2020

Canada’s WITCHES HAMMER have just premiered the new track ‘Across Azeroth’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s comeback album “Damnation Is My Throne”, which will be released on April 25, 2020 via Nuclear War Now! Productions. More info at www.facebook.com/witcheshammerndhc On July 03, 2020 American Black Metallers BLACK FUNERAL will release their […]

April 06, 2020

“Enthroned By Persecution”, the debut album of Alabama based blackened Death Metallers HEGEMONY, will be released on April 24, 2020 via Hells Headbangers on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Exalted March To Decimation’, ‘Rise In Turmoil’, ‘Halter Of Bloodlines’, ‘Driven By Hedonistic Vice’, ‘Strength And Impurity’, ‘Fist Of […]

April 04, 2020

On April 24, 2020 Werewolf Records will release “Traveler Of The Untouched Voids”, a new mini album from Finnish Black Metallers MØRKETIDA, on 12″ vinyl format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Descent Of Purple Mist’, ‘Upon The Aged Heavens’, ‘Traveler Of The Untouched Voids’ and ‘Unsilent Storms In The North Abyss’ (IMMORTAL cover). […]

April 03, 2020

US Death Metallers MISERY INDEX have just released a live video of their complete show in Nantes, which was shot during their tour with NAPALM DEATH, EYEHATEGOD and ROTTEN SOUND last February. You can watch the show here. You can follow MISERY INDEX at www.facebook.com/miseryindex South American Death Metallers REPTILIUM have just premiered ‘Refusing The […]

April 02, 2020

German Black / Thrashers WARLUST have just premiered the new track ‘To Fall Apart’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming second album “Unearthing Shattered Philosophies”, which will be released on April 24, 2020 via Dying Victims Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Death Created Time’, ‘The Burning Eyes Of […]

April 01, 2020

On April 30, 2020 Purity Through Fire will release “Purging Sacred Soils”, the debut album of German Black Metallers SLAGMARK, on CD, A5 digipak and cassette tape formats. The vinyl LP version will follow at a later date. The band features members of SARKRISTA and TOTENWACHE. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Hexenhammer’, […]

March 31, 2020

On May 15, 2020 Greyhaze Records will re-issue the third SARCÓFAGO album “Hate” (originally released in 1994) on deluxe vinyl and cassette formats. The audio was remastered from the original master tape and all artwork honors the original release. The album track ‘The God’s Faeces’ can be checked out at this location. For more info […]

March 30, 2020

Stockholm, Sweden based blackened Death Metallers SODOMISERY will release their debut full-length “The Great Demise” on May 22, 2020 via Testimony Records. It will be available on vinyl (neon purple, orange splatter, blue, black swirl and black), jewel case CD and digitally. It was recorded at Wing Studios with Sverker Widgren (DIABOLICAL, OCTOBER TIDE, DEMONICAL, […]

March 28, 2020

Great Dane Records have signed Finnish old school Death Metallers SHRAPNEL STORM. The band’s second album will be released later this year. You can already check out the track ‘Forsaken Pride’ over here. More band information at www.facebook.com/shrapnelstormband Topeka, Kansas based brutal Death Metallers UNMERCIFUL have just released a video for the title track of […]

March 27, 2020

Canadian bestial Black Metallers BLASPHAMAGOATACHRIST have just premiered the new track ‘Black Nuclear Shadows’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album “Bastardizing The Purity”, which will be released on April 27, 2020 via Nuclear War Now! Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Intro (50 Cal. Demonic Chant)’, […]

March 26, 2020

Peruvian Black Metallers ARCADA are streaming their debut album “Projections” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on March 27, 2020 via Edged Circle Productions. The cover art was created by Jose Gabriel Alegría Sabogal and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Projections’, ‘IAO’, ‘O’, ‘Lunar Possession’ and ‘Setheus’. For all further band […]

March 25, 2020

Until the beginning of April you can download the self-titled debut album from French Death / Thrashers HATRED DUSK for free on their Bandcamp site. For all additional band information visit www.facebook.com/hatreddusk Texas based Black Metallers BLACK VICE are currently streaming their upcoming second full length “The Alchemist’s Vision” in its entirety over here. It […]

March 24, 2020

On April 25, 2020 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release the comeback album from Canadian Thrashers WITCHES HAMMER, “Damnation Is My Salvation”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Three songs on the album are re-recorded versions of classic tracks from earlier releases: ‘Frozen God’, ‘Deadly Mantis’ and ‘Witches Hammer’ all originally appeared on the band’s […]

March 23, 2020

Norwegian Black Metallers ENEPSIGOS are streaming their upcoming second album “Wrath Of Wraths” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 27, 2020 via Osmose Productions on digipak CD, black and limited edition white vinyl and digital formats. A video for the track ‘Pagan Rites’ from the band’s debut full […]

March 21, 2020

Xtreem Music will be re-releasing a few selected cult Death Metal demos from the 80s and 90s on 10″ vinyl, strictly limited to 300 copies (100 of each color), and in most cases, with limited t-shirts (50 pieces). They will only be available through the label’s online shop. The series is entitled 10 INCHES OF […]

March 20, 2020

UNANIMATED’s “Ancient God Of Evil” (1995) and “In The Light Of Darkness” (2009) will be re-released via Century Media Records on May 15, 2020 on CD and LP. The release date of “In The Forest Of The Dreaming Dead” (1993) will also be announced soon. “Ancient God Of Evil” has been remastered from the original […]

March 19, 2020

Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED have just released a music video for ‘Carnal Provision For The Rotten Masses’ here. It was filmed by Tobias Ankarbranth and Elis Edin Markskog of Wheelmust Production. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming new album, “Deeds Of Ruthless Violence”, which will be out on March 27, 2020 via Agonia […]

March 18, 2020

Austin, Texas based Black Metal project SARPA will self-release their debut album “Solivagus” on June 05, 2020. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Cleanse’, ‘Triad Of Might’, ‘Predacious Dimensions’, ‘Evanesce’, ‘Anguishing Reveries’, ‘Solivagus’ and ‘Horizons Worlds Beyond’. The material was written and performed (all instruments, vocals) by David Baxter in various studios throughout Central […]

March 17, 2020

Portuguese Death Metal trio NECRO CHAOS will release their debut EP “Spiral Of Obscurity” on March 20, 2020 via Helldprod Records. It will feature the following four tracks: ‘Casket Breaker’, ‘Infernal Flood’, ‘Entanglement Of War’ and ‘Spiral Of Obscurity’. A full EP stream is already available at this location. More about NECRO CHAOS at www.facebook.com/necro-chaos-110056573853470 […]

March 16, 2020

“Evil Torment”, the debut mini album of Australian Death Metallers EVOKER, will be released via Blood Harvest Records on May 29, 2020 on CD, 12″ vinyl and cassette tape formats. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘From The Depths’, ‘Old Evil’, ‘Shackled To The Grave’, ‘Exhumation Of The Damned’, ‘Sacrilicious Lust’ and ‘Parasomanic’. Two of […]

March 14, 2020

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions have signed Chicago, Illinois based blackened Death Metallers IMPERIAL SAVAGERY. The band consists of current / ex – members of CORPSEVOMIT, LIVIDITY, GIGAN, KOMMANDANT, ENVY THE DEAD, THE EVERSCATHED, ENMORTEM, NACHTMYSTIUM, EVIL INCARNATE and SONS OF FAMINE. Their second full length “Lashing The Feral Swine” will be released on April […]

March 13, 2020

Detroit’s Doom / Deathers TEMPLE OF VOID have just premiered a new video for ‘Self-Schism’ at this location. The track will appear on the band’s third album “The World That Was”, which will be released on March 27, 2020 via Shadow Kingdom Records. The cover artwork was created by Adam Burke and the full tracklist […]

March 12, 2020

Chile’s blackened Speed Metallers SIGN OF EVIL are streaming their debut EP “Psychodelic Horror” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on March 12, 2020 via Caligari Records (cassette tape version) and March 27, 2020 via Edged Circle Productions (7″ vinyl version). More info at www.caligarirecords.com or www.facebook.com/caligarirecords On March 13, […]

March 11, 2020

“Occultation”, the second album from French Black Metal duo DYSYLUMN, will be released on vinyl LP format via Signal Rex on May 01, 2020. A full album stream is available here. More DYSYLUMN info you will find at www.facebook.com/dysylumn Selfmadegod Records have signed Warsaw, Poland based CZERŃ for the release of their debut full length, […]

March 10, 2020

On May 01, 2020 Signal Rex will release “Beyond The Watchtowers”, the debut full-length from Portuguese Black Metallers ANCIENT BURIAL, on vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Intro + Nighthunt’, ‘Wolferian Woods Of Belial’, ‘Into The Land Of Death’, ‘Ritualistic Trinity Of Evil’, ‘Dark Path Disciples’, ‘Hunger For […]

March 09, 2020

On May 15, 2020 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Wandering Forlorn”, a split album between the two Australian Black Metal acts RUNESPELL and FOREST MYSTICISM on CD and vinyl LP formats. RUNESPELL will be featured with ‘Wolfwoods’, ‘Streams Of Sorrow’ and ‘Fated In Blood’. FOREST MYSTICISM will contribute these three tracks: ‘Summon’, ‘Rivers Of Silver […]

March 07, 2020

Hooked On Metal Records (a sub-division of Bestial Invasion Records) is a new label devoted to old school Heavy / Power / Speed / Doom Metal. Their very first release is a cassette edition of the self-titled 1983 debut of ACID, the Belgian Speed Metal legend. The tape is limited to 500 copies (400 in […]

March 06, 2020

Memento Mori have just signed Santa Cruz, California based Death Metallers DIPYGUS. The band’s second full-length “Bushmeat” will be released on CD in the first half of 2021 (Expansion Abyss will be handeling the vinyl edition). More about DIPYGUS at www.facebook.com/dipygus or https://dipygus.bandcamp.com Canadian melodic Death Metal quintet KAVARA has just released a video for […]

March 05, 2020

Greek occult Black Metallers ACHERONTAS have released a first single from their upcoming album “Psychic Death – The Shattering Of Perceptions”. You can check out a lyric video for ‘The Offering Of Hemlock’ at this location. The album will be released on April 24, 2020 via Agonia Records. More ACHERONTAS info you will find at […]

March 04, 2020

Finnish Black Metallers TO CONCEAL THE HORNS have just revealed the new track ‘Death Horizon’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s debut album “Purist”, which was released this week via Purity Through Fire. The following tracks appear on it: ‘Ataraxy – Intro’, ‘Realm Of Averiandur’, ‘Wanderer In Time’, ‘The Rite Of Purification’, […]

March 03, 2020

On April 24, 2020 Terratur Possessions will release “The Womb Of Zero”, the debut album from Finland’s BYTHOS. The cover art was created by Kristiina Lehto and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Black Labyrinth’, ‘When Gold Turns Into Lead’, ‘Sorath The Opposer’, ‘Omega Dragon’, ‘Call Of The Burning Blood’, ‘Hymn To Lucifer’, ‘Legacy Of […]

March 02, 2020

On April 27, 2020 Memento Mori will release “Chained To Ossuaries”, the second full length of Saint Petersburg, Russia based Death Metal three-piece PYRE on CD (the vinyl version will follow via Dawnbreed Records at a later date). It was mastered by Javier Felez at Moontower Studios and the cover art was created by Artem […]

February 29, 2020

Brazilian Thrash Metallers THRASHERA have just premiered the new track ‘Sangue Ao Metal’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming third album “Não Gosto!”, which will be released on March 31, 2020 via Helldprod Records. The complete “Não Gosto!” tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro Víbora Resistente’, ‘Não Gosto!’, ‘Maré 669’, ‘Rei Dos […]

February 28, 2020

On April 17, 2020 Soulseller Records will release “Timaeus”, the debut full-length from German Black / Death Metallers KHÔRA, on CD, LP and digitally. The artwork was created by Sergey Shenderovsky and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Aether’, ‘Noceo’, ‘L’annihilateur’, ‘Harvesting Stars’, ‘De Vetus Ad Novum’, ‘Roe Too Noo (Flow Of The Mind)’, ‘Sempiternal’, […]

February 27, 2020

Peruvian Black Metallers ARCADA have just premiered a new track entitled ‘Lunar Possession’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full length “Projections”, which will be released on March 27, 2020 via Edged Circle Productions. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Projections’, ‘IAO’, ‘O’, ‘Lunar Possession’ and ‘Setheus’. More about ARCADA […]

February 26, 2020

On April 24, 2020 Blood Harvest Records will release “Gate Of Night”, a new vinyl 12″ EP from Belgium’s Death Metallers BONES (not to be confused with the Chicago band of the same name). It will feature the following two tracks: ‘Utterance Beyond Death’ and ‘Gate Of Night’. More about BONES at www.facebook.com/bones-death-metal-148871445266066 or https://exposedbones.bandcamp.com […]

February 25, 2020

GODEN, the spiritual successor to the band WINTER, will release their new album “Beyond Darkness” on May 08, 2020 via Svart Records. The label will also release a luxury, ultimate reissue of the WINTER debut album “Into Darkness” and demo. The artwork was conceived by Eva Petric, who created a visual story book within the […]

February 24, 2020

On April 27, 2020 Memento Mori will release “Forlorn And Forsaken”, the debut full length from Cleveland, Ohio based Death Metallers KURNUGIA. The band was founded by ex – members of DECREPIT, NUNSLAUGHTER, EMBALMER, DECEMBER WOLVES and DELUSION. Their debut EP “Tribulations Of The Abyss” was released in 2013, followed by another EP, “Condemned To […]

February 23, 2020

“The Antagonist”, the debut album from Russian Death / Thrashers TEODOLIT, is now available as a a 6-panel digipak CD from Cryptorium Records. It was previously only available digitally. The album features the following tracks: ‘Voices From The Other Side’, ‘Slaying For Karma’, ‘Symbol Of God’, ‘Blood Soaked Revenge’, ‘Creator Or Destroyer’, ‘In Agony’, ‘Bloodstained […]

February 22, 2020

Kansas based brutal Death Metallers UNMERCIFUL will join DYING FETUS, NADER SADEK and others at the Slaughterfest on April 05, 2020 at Reggies in Chicago, Illinois. A drum play-through video for ‘The Incineration’, a track from the band’s upcoming third full-length “Wrath Encompassed”, can be watched at this location. A recently released video for ‘The […]

February 21, 2020

On April 10, 2020 Tel Aviv, Israel based Black Metallers HAR will release their 2019 demo “Anti-Schechinah” on cassette tape format via Blood Harvest Records. It features the following three tracks: ‘Anti-Shechinah’, ‘Bor’ and ‘Shachat’. A full stream is available here. More band info you will find at www.facebook.com/harblackmetal Italian Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE […]

February 20, 2020

Dutch Doom / Death Metallers GRIM FATE will release their debut album “Perished In Torment” on April 07, 2020 through Xtreem Music on CD and 12″ LP formats. The cover art was created by Roberto Toderico and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Piles Of Corpses’, ‘You Will Rot’, ‘Perpetual Anguish’, ‘Abominations’, ‘Perished In Torment’ and […]

February 19, 2020

German Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD have released a video for the song ‘Sentenced To Life’. It was shot by Polish director Łukasz Jaszak, who already worked with bands like DECAPITATED, THE VISION BLEAK and VOMITORY. You can watch the video at this location. The song is taken from the band’s debut album “Blood Craving […]

February 18, 2020

“ITIMA”, the second album from the Occult Black / Death Metal one man band TITAAN, will be released on April 16, 2020 via Aeternitas Tenebrarum Music Foundation (ATMF) on vinyl LP and CD. The artwork was created by Luciana Nedelea. “ITIMA” will feature the 46:38 minutes titletrack exclusively. More about TITAAN at www.facebook.com/titaan.official On March […]

February 14, 2020

“Snare Of All Salvation”, the debut full length from US Black Metallers HÄXANU, will be released via Fati Productions on April 01, 2020 on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Pale’, ‘Materia Prima’, ‘Sulfur, Salt, Mercury’, ‘Smaragdina’, ‘Anima Mundi’ and ‘Snare Of All Salvation’. HÄXANU features members of […]

February 13, 2020

“Crimson Dawn”, the second album from Canadian Crust quartet AHNA, will be released via Caligari Records on March 06, 2020 on cassette tape format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Run For Your Life’, ‘In Death’s Grip’, ‘Sick Waste’, ‘Crimson Dawn’, ‘Despot’, ‘Dead Gods’ and ‘My Brother’s Blood’. You can already stream the album […]

February 12, 2020

Bay Area Death / Thrashers HEMOTOXIN will release their third full-length “Restructure The Molded Mind” on March 16, 2020 via Unspeakable Axe Records on CD and digitally. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Nihilistic Principle’, ‘Acrimony’, ‘Legions Of Alienation’, ‘Unreality’, ‘Execution’, ‘Corrupted Flesh’, ‘Automation’ and ‘Restructure The Molded Mind’. The album track ‘Corrupted […]

February 11, 2020

Swedish Black Metallers MÖRK GRYNING have inked a deal with Season Of Mist. In the last years, the Swedes have returned to the stage with live performances in Stockholm (Sweden), at Party San Open Air (Germany) and at Eindhoven Metal Meeting (the Netherlands). Regarding the signing, the band commented as follows: “The sleepers are asleep […]

February 10, 2020

On April 11, 2020 Purity Through Fire will release the self-titled debut album from UK Black Metallers THY DYING LIGHT on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Under The Horns’, ‘Cold In Death’, ‘Impaler’, ‘Black Death’, ‘The Rise Of Evil’, ‘Ritual Altar’, ‘Fist Of Satan’, ‘Temple Of Flesh’, ‘Thy […]

February 07, 2020

Minneapolis, Minnesota based U.S. Doom / Deathers COLD COLOURS just celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2019 and now released a digital compilation, featuring live, acoustic, demo and various other gems from the vault. It is entitled “2 Decades Of Depression” and also includes the remastered single ‘Daylight’ and a cover of the BATHORY classic ‘The […]

February 06, 2020

“The Alchemist’s Vision”, the sophomore full-length of Texas based Black Metallers BLACK VICE, will be released on March 27, 2020 via Crown And Throne Ltd. on vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The cover art was created by Artem Astaroth and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Ontogenesis’, ‘Emergence’, ‘Vision’, ‘Creation’, ‘Attainment’, ‘Salvation’ and ‘Erasure’. More […]

February 05, 2020

On February 28, 2020 Werewolf Records will release “Devil Crisis”, the debut album from Finnish Black Metallers THE TRUE WERWOLF, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘My Journeys Under The Battlemoon’, ‘Thy Deviant’, ‘Spellbound’, ‘Chi No Namid’, ‘0373’, ‘The Witch Of My Heart’ and ‘Magick Fire’. You can […]

February 04, 2020

On February 28, 2020 Hells Headbangers will release “Nightmarecatcher”, the new album from Finland’s psychedelic blackened Death Metallers ÆVANGELIST, on CD format. It was entirely created in the recording space of Oranssi Pazuzu (the drums were recorded in the recording space of BARATHRUM and SIELUNVIHOLLINEN) and the artwork was supplied by Jef Whitehead. “Nightmarecatcher” will […]

February 03, 2020

On March 12, 2020 Caligari Records will release “Psychodelic Horror”, the debut recording of Chile’s SIGN OF EVIL, on cassette tape format. It will feature the following six tracks: ‘Death Will Rise’, ‘Guilty’, ‘Horror’, ‘Spilling Black Signs’, ‘Force To Eternity’ and ‘Death Crew’. You can already check out the track ‘Horror’ right here. More info […]

February 01, 2020

Topeka, Kansas based brutal Death Metallers UNMERCIFUL will release “Wrath Encompassed”, their third full-length, via Willowtip Records on April 24, 2020 on CD, vinyl LP and digitally. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Incineration’, ‘Blazing Hatred’, ‘Predator To Prey’, ‘Wrath Encompassed’, ‘Carnage Unleashed’, ‘The Stench Of Fear’, ‘Furious Precision’, ‘Oblivious Descent’ and ‘Inexorable […]

January 31, 2020

Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE have just released a video for the song ‘Empty Cyber Life’ from their sophomore album “Fist To Face” at this location. The album will be released on February 14, 2020 through Xtreem Music on CD, 12″ LP and cassette formats, through MDD Records (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Spiritual Beast Records in Japan […]

January 30, 2020

Finnish Black Metallers PANTHEON OF BLOOD are streaming their new compilation “Voices Rooted In Blood” (which compiles nearly all of the band’s recordings to date) at this location now. It will be released on January 31, 2020 via Signal Rex. More PANTHEON OF BLOOD at https://pantheonofblood.bandcamp.com US Death Metallers PERDITION TEMPLE have just reveald a […]

January 29, 2020

American Grinders ALPHA-O-MAGA will release their new album “Make America Grind Again!” via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on March 06, 2020. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Gringo’, ‘No ReGRETAs (Death Cum)’, ‘Creep Show’, ‘Deceiver Believer’, ‘Americunt’, ‘Death Panel’, ‘Guns Don’t Kill People, Teenagers With Guns Kill People’, ‘You Don’t Look Like Me’, […]

January 28, 2020

German Medieval Black Metallers ZALMOXIS are streaming their new mini album “A Nocturnal Emanation” at this location now. It will be released on January 31, 2020 via Signal Rex on cassette and single-sided 12″ vinyl formats. More ZALMOXIS at https://zalmoxis.bandcamp.com “666 Goats Carry My Chariot”, the upcoming second full length from Belgian blackend Speed Metallers […]

January 25, 2020

French Post Black Metal trio AODON will release their sophomore album “11069” on March 27, 2020 via Willowtip Records on digipak CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Les Rayons’, ‘L’œuvre’, ‘L’écho’, ‘L’infime’, ‘L’instinct’, ‘L’énergie’, ‘L’illusion’ and ‘Le Parfum Des Pluies’. You can already check out the new single […]

January 24, 2020

‘Yggdrasil’, a track from the upcoming second FORNDOM album “Faþir”, is available for streaming now at all major digital platforms. The album will be released on April 03, 2020 via Nordvis Produktion. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Jakten’, ‘Yggdrasil’, ‘Finnmarken’, ‘Fostersonen’, ‘Munin’, ‘Hel, Jag Vet Mig Väntar’ and ‘Hemkomst’. More about FORNDOM at www.facebook.com/forndom Swedish Death […]

January 23, 2020

Los Angeles, California based Death Metal three piece COFFIN TEXTS will be touring Europe for the very first time since the band’s origin way back in 1994. The tour will run from September 04 – September 12, 2020 and will also include a show at the Kill-Town Deathfest VIII in Copenhagen, Denmark. Support on the […]

January 22, 2020

Norwegian Black Metallers 1349 have just released an official music video for ‘Through Eyes Of Stone’. The song is taken from the band’s latest album “The Infernal Pathway” which was released in October 2019. The video was shot and directed by Vesa Ranta and Aapo Lahtela and can be watched here. 1349 will kick off […]

January 21, 2020

German Black Metallers MAVORIM have just revealed the new track ‘Königsjäger’ at this location. It is taken from from the band’s upcoming second album “Axis Mundi”, which will be released on January 31, 2020 via Purity Through Fire. The cover art has been painted by Maxime Taccardi and the full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Weltenberg’, […]

January 20, 2020

Japanese Death Metallers DEFILED are now streaming their entire forthcoming new album “Infinite Regress” at this location. It will be released on January 24, 2020 via Season Of Mist. The band commented on the stream as follows: “Our new album is finally here! In order for you to enjoy the optimal listening experience, we encourage […]

January 19, 2020

Songs For Satan have just released “Cursed Existence”, the debut album from Brazilian old school Death Metallers CHRONIC ASHES. The titletrack is available for streaming here. The band is currently working on their first Brazilian and overseas tours for 2020 and 2021. More band information can be found at www.facebook.com/chronicashes

January 18, 2020

Finnish Death Metallers VIOLENT HAMMER have just revealed a new track entitled ‘(Trapped) In Depths’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s debut album “Riders Of The Wasteland”, which will be released this spring via Hells Headbangers on CD and vinyl LP formats. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Annihilation (Victims Of Bomb […]

January 17, 2020

“Emanatism”, the debut album from French Black Metallers AMNUTSEBA, will be released on March 27, 2020 via Iron Bonehead Productions on CD and vinyl LP formats. The track ‘Dislumen’ is already available for streaming here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Abstinence’, ‘Ungrund’, ‘.’, ‘Dislumen’ and ‘Tabula’. For additional info please visit www.facebook.com/ironboneheadproductions Baltimore, Maryland […]

January 16, 2020

On March 27, 2020 Iron Bonehead Productions will release “Vrees De Toorn Van De Wezens Verscholen Achter Majestueuze Vleugels”, the debut album from Dutch Black Metallers DODENBEZWEERDER (“necromancer” in English), on vinyl LP format. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Vrees De Toorn Van De Wezens Verscholen Achter Majestueuze Vleugels’, ‘Als Het Vuur Van Mijn Toorn Is […]

January 15, 2020

On February 14, 2020 Caligari Records will release “Execution Void”, a new EP from Montreal based blackened Thrash trio SKUMSTRIKE, on cassette tape format. It will feature the following five tracks: ‘Filth’, ‘The Deserter’, ‘Lethal Injection’, ‘Thousand Eyes’ and ‘The Lie’. The EP closer ‘The Lie’ is already streaming at this location. All additional band […]

January 14, 2020

On February 20, 2020 Amor Fati Productions will release “Lokabrenna”, the debut full length from German Black Metallers NAWAHARJAN. The album track ‘Utfursko (Exploration)’ is already available for streaming here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Warassuz (Awareness)’, ‘Maino (Intention)’, ‘Skuwwe (Reflection)’, ‘Utfursko (Exploration)’, ‘Sunjo (Realization)’, ‘Thwerhanassuz (Opposition)’, ‘Umbibrautiniz (Transformation)’, ‘Thrawo (Suffering)’ and ‘Hradjungo (Liberation)’. […]

January 13, 2020

Swedish Death Metallers WOMBBATH will release their fourth full length “Choirs Of The Fallen” on March 06, 2020 via Soulseller Records on CD, limited vinyl versions and digitally. It was mixed by Tomas Skogsberg at Studio Sunlight and the cover artwork was created by Benny Moberg (Sufficiently Studios). The following tracks will appear on it: […]

January 11, 2020

“The Weakest Among Us”, the forthcoming sophomore album from technical brutal Death Metallers WORMHOLE, is streaming in its entitety at this location now. It will be released on January 14, 2020 via Lacerated Enemy Records. More bout WORMHOLE at www.facebook.com/wormholemetal Chilean Death Metal duo COFFIN CURSE has just premiered a new track entitled ‘Grave Offender’ […]

January 10, 2020

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL will be touring Europe together with Brazil’s MYSTIFIER in July 2020. The band will hit the road with new frontman Christofer Säterdal, who made his DEMONICAL debut during a gig in Stockholm last November, as well as throughout the “Brazil Ablaze tour”, which took place last month. A new, as of […]

January 09, 2020

On February 14, 2020 Werewolf Records will release “Outojen Tornien Varjoissa”, the debut full length from Finnish Black Metallers FAUSTIAN PACT, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The album track ‘Myytti Am’khollenin Kuninkaasta’ is already available for streaming here. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Saastainen Valo Lintutornissa’, ‘Myytti Am’khollenin Kuninkaasta’, ‘Kuulas Musta Aika’, ‘Loitsupuut’, […]

January 08, 2020

Norwegian Black Metallers SVARTTJERN have released a third and final track from their upcoming fifth full-length “Shame Is Just A Word”. You can stream ‘Frost Embalmed Abyss’ at this location. The album (that will be released on January 17, 2020 through Soulseller Records) features the following tracks: ‘Prince Of Disgust’, ‘Ment Til Å Tjene’, ‘Melodies […]

January 07, 2020

French Death Metallers BENIGHTED will be touring France in April and two shows in Japan (Osaka and Tokyo) in May. Support on the French shows will come from SHAARGHOT and (on some selected dates) RISE OF THE NORTH STAR. Vocalist Julien Truchan issued the following comments about the tour: “No other occasion would be better […]

January 06, 2020

On January 31, 2020 Purity Through Fire will release “Evighetens Cirkel”, the debut full length from Swedish Black Metallers MUVITIUM. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Evig Vandring Till Gamla Riken’, ‘De Viskande Vindarna’, ‘Vid Mörkrets Fäste’, ‘Under En Iskall Natt’, ‘I Nattsvart Dunkel’ and ‘Nordisk Frostnatt’. A full album stream is already available […]

January 04, 2020

Finnish Black Metallers AETHYRICK have just premiered the new track ‘Stellar Flesh’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s second album “Gnosis”, which will be released on January 24, 2020 via The Sinister Flame. The full tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Will Embodied’, ‘Oneiric Portals’, ‘Stellar Flesh’, ‘Your Mysteries’, ‘Blood Acre’, […]

January 03, 2020

Detroit, Michigan based Doom / Deathers TEMPLE OF VOID will release their third full length album “The World That Was” on March 27, 2020 via Shadow Kingdom Records on CD and vinyl LP formats. The cover artwork was created by Adam Burke and the following tracks will appear on it: ‘A Beast Among Us’, ‘Self-Schism’, […]

January 01, 2020

Happy New Year everyone! The results of our BEST OF 2019 readers poll are available now. You will find all details here. Thanks to everyone who contributed! Osmose Productions, in co-operation with Hells Headbangers, will release the second ABHOMINE album “Proselyte Parasite Plague” on February 28, 2020 on CD and vinyl LP formats. ABHOMINE features […]

December 31, 2019

On January 31, 2020 Purity Through Fire will release the debut “Demo I” from Finland’s Black Metallers MALIGNAMENT on 12″ vinyl format. The following three tracks appear on it: ‘Call To Arms’, ‘Wolf And The Moon’ and ‘Bloodlust’. You can listen to the entire demo over here. More about MALIGNAMENT here: https://malignament.bandcamp.com Norwegian Black Metallers […]

December 28, 2019

Swedish Black Metallers JORDABLOD have just premiered the new track ‘Hin Ondes Mystär’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming second album “The Cabinet Of Numinous Song”, which will be released on January 24, 2020 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘A Grand Unveiling’, ‘The Two Wings […]

December 27, 2019

French blackened Death Metallers NECROWRETCH will be touring Europe with TAAKE and KAMPFAR in March / April 2020. The tour will kick off on March 19, 2020 at the Kwadrat club in Krakow (PL) and ends on April 05, 2020 in Wroclow (PL). The new NECROWRETCH album “The Ones From Hell” will be released on […]

December 25, 2019

On March 15, 2020 Brazilian Black / Thrashers NECROGOSTO will release their debut mini album “Ancestral Bestiality” via Nuclear War Now! Productions on 12″ vinyl format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Ancient Demoniacal Proclamation’ (Intro), ‘Serpent Of 1000 Eyes’, ‘Baphometic Noisy Cult’, ‘Perversions At Necrotemple’, ‘Ceremonial Rites For Missionary Desecration’ (Interlude), ‘Intoxication And […]

December 21, 2019

German Black / Death Metallers GOATBLOOD are streaming their upcoming third album “Apparition Of Doomsday” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 27, 2019 via Dunkelheit Produktionen on CD format (the vinyl LP version will follow on January 18, 2020). For all further GOATBLOOD information please visit www.facebook.com/goatblood-492948934177125 Chicago […]

December 20, 2019

Cross-continental (Italy / Switzerland / USA) Grinders THE BASTARD WITHIN are streaming their debut album “Better Dead Than Friends” at this location now. It was originally self-released digitally, but will also be released on CD via Immortal Souls Productions on December 24, 2019. The album was mixed at Ironape Studio in Vigevano (PV), where guitars, […]

December 19, 2019

Memento Mori have signed Chile based Death Metallers INANNA. The band, that consists of Diego Ilabaca (guitars), Max Neira (bass / vocals), Carlos Fuentes (drums / guitars) and Cristobal Gonzalez (guitars), will start working on their third full-length now, which will be released by Memento Mori in 2021. More info you will find at www.facebook.com/inannametal […]

December 18, 2019

Italian Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE have just released another playthrough video. This time you can watch bassplayer Marco Mastrobuono perform the song ‘Blight And Conquer’ here. It was recorded at Kick Recording Studio in Italy and filmed by Luca Fantini. The song is taken from the band’s new album “Misotheism”, which is out now […]

December 17, 2019

Welsh Black Metallers REVENANT MARQUIS have just premiered a new song entitled ‘Ephebiphobia’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming fourth album “Youth In Ribbons”, which will be released on January 20, 2020 via Inferna Profundus Records on CD format. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Menstruation’, ‘Ephebiphobia’, ‘Ephebophilic Wraith’, ‘Grave Lit […]

December 16, 2019

Jim Mutilator (ex – ROTTING CHRIST / ex – VARATHRON), the Magus (NECROMANTIA, THOU ART LORD, ex – ROTTING CHRIST) and George Emmanuel (LUCIFER’S CHILD, ex – ROTTING CHRIST) have joined forces in a new band called YOTH IRIA. Their first EP “Under His Sway” will be released via Repulsive Echo soon. An EP teaser […]

December 14, 2019

Swedish melodic Pagan Black Metallers KVAEN are streaming the title track off their debut full length “The Funeral Pyre” at this location now. The song features a guest guitar solo by Sebastian Ramstedt (NECROPHOBIC, NOMINON) and drums by Freddy Ortscheid (BLACK LILY, OMNICIDE). The album will be released on February 28, 2020 through Black Lion […]

December 13, 2019

On March 15, 2020 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release the debut full length from Swedish Doom / Death two-piece SALTAS, “Mors Salis: Opus I”, on vinyl LP format. You can already check out the track ‘Dimensional Seismic Waves’ here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Metaspiritual Redisintegration’, ‘Tremors’, ‘Astral Funeral March’, ‘Dimensional Seismic Waves’, […]

December 12, 2019

German Black Metallers PORTA NIGRA have released another track from their upcoming third full-length “Schöpfungswut”. ‘Das Rad Des Ixion’ is now streaming at this location. The album, that was produced by Markus Stock, will be released on January 17, 2020 via Soulseller Records. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Die Kosmiker’, ‘Das Rad Des Ixion’, ‘Die Augen […]

December 11, 2019

On February 14, 2020 Invictus Productions in co-operation with Dark Descent Records will release “Inimicus Generis Humani”, the second full length from Swedish Death Metallers ENSNARED. It was recorded at Black Path Studios and the artwork and layout was done by Heresie Graphics. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Spiritual Necrosis’, ‘Interlude I’, ‘The […]

December 10, 2019

If you’d still like to participate in our BEST RELEASES OF 2019 readers poll please go here and send us a list of your personal 10 BEST RELEASES OF THE YEAR (doesn’t matter if it’s a demo, EP or full length). The deadline is December 30, 2019. The results will be published in early 2020. […]

December 06, 2019

Brazilian Satanic War Metallers SEGES FINDERE and Indonesian War Black / Death Metallers SEREIGNOS will release a split CD entitled “Atomicidal Harvesters” via Deathcamp Records on January 01, 2020. More about the two bands at https://segesfindere.bandcamp.com and www.facebook.com/sereignos.bdm Australian blackened Death Metallers EARTH ROT will release their new album “Black Tides Of Obscurity” on March […]

December 05, 2019

“Attunement To Death”, the new mini album of Chile’s Black / Death Metallers INVOCATION, will be released via Iron Bonehead Productions on February 21, 2020 on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. The track ‘Flying Ointments’ is already streaming at the label’s Bandcamp site. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Oppression’, ‘Flying Ointments’, ‘Divine Transition’, ‘The […]

December 04, 2019

Temple Of Mystery Records have re-released remastered editions of “Mythical & Magical” and “The Time Lord” from UK’s Heavy / Doom Metallers PAGAN ALTAR on CD, deluxe vinyl editions (regular black and limited colors, 250 copies each) and cassette today. Each CD version comes with complete new layout, rare photos and exclusive liner notes by […]

December 03, 2019

On December 21, 2019 Amor Fati Productions will release “Æstivation”, the fourth full length from Belgian Black Metallers CULT OF ERINYES, on digipak CD and vinyl LP formats. The album track ‘Corruption’ is already available for streaming here. The complete “Æstivation” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Death As Reward’, ‘Corruption’, ‘Broken Conclave’, ‘Healer – Fever’, ‘Nothing […]

December 02, 2019

Turkish Black / Death Metallers HELLSODOMY are streaming their upcoming second full length “Morbid Cult” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on December 06, 2019 via Saturnal Records. Here’s the full tracklist of the album: ‘Into Perversion’, ‘Endless Demise’, ‘Pestilence Of Black Blood’, ‘Charged To Kill’, ‘From The Seed To […]

November 30, 2019

Victoria, B.C., Canada based bestial Black / Death Metallers HUMAN AGONY are now streaming their debut album “Putrescence Of Calvary” in its entirety at this location. It has just been released via Invictus Productions. More HUMAN AGONY at www.humanagony.bandcamp.com Houston, Texas based Death / Thrashers OATH OF CRUELTY are streaming ‘At The Tyrant’s Behest’ (a […]

November 29, 2019

Italian old school Death Metallers HORRID have just premiered a re-recording of ‘Immortal Passion’ over here. The track appears on a special collection of re-recordings entitled “As We Forget Our Past”, which will be released on December 31, 2019 via Dunkelheit Produktionen on CD (the vinyl LP version will follow on February 18, 2020). Here’s […]

November 28, 2019

Indonesian Death Metallers EXHUMATION will release their third full-length “Eleventh Formulae” on February 28, 2020 via Pulverised Records. It was once again engineered by Devid Salasughi and features artwork by B. Mors. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Mors Gloria Est’, ‘Inferno Dwellers’, ‘Formulae I: Malediction Bells’, ‘Grandeur Dawn’, ‘Vicious Ecstasy’, ‘Arcane Dance’, ‘Formulae […]

November 27, 2019

On February 28, 2020 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release a vinyl LP version of STARGAZER‘s “Gloat / Borne”, which compiles the Australian band’s “Gloat” demo from 1996 and “Borne” EP from 1997. A full album stream is available here. More about STARGAZER at www.facebook.com/stargazer-292821067421712 Brazilian deathly Doom Metallers POMBAJIRA are streaming their self-titled debut […]

November 26, 2019

Finnish Death Metallers NECROPSY have just finished the recordings of a new 4 song EP entitled “Exitus”. It will be released on January 21, 2020 via Xtreem Music. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Meat Ceremony’, ‘Fucking Dead’, ‘206 Motives’ and ‘Butcherado’. A first advance single is already streaming here. More about NECROPSY at […]

November 25, 2019

Québéc, Canada based Black Metallers BLOSSE are now streaming their debut full length “Nocturne” in its entirety at this location. De Tenebrarum Principio (a division of Aeternitas Tenebrarum Music Foundation / ATMF) will release the album on CD format on November 29, 2019. The cover artwork was drawn by Erskine Designs and finalized by Francesco […]

November 23, 2019

Saint Petersburg, Russia based Black Metallers TRAGEDY IN HOPE have just released new EP entitled “Smile At Death”. You can stream it in its entirety right here. For all additional TRAGEDY IN HOPE information please visit www.facebook.com/tragedyinhope San Francisco, Californa based brutal technical Death Metallers ODIOUS MORTEM are streaming ‘Condemnation Foretold’, a new track from […]

November 22, 2019

Istanbul, Turkey based Black Metal trio ZİFİR have just released a new song entitled ‘Chants For Execution’ at this location. The track will appear on the band’s fourth album “Demoniac Ethics”, which will be released on January 24, 2020 via Duplicate Records. A special album trailer video can furthermore be checked out here. The cover […]

November 21, 2019

Memento Mori have signed Russian Death Metallers PYRE for the release of their sophomore full-length in 2020. More details will follow in the coming months. Additional PYRE information you will find at www.facebook.com/pyredeathmetal The self-titled debut full length from French Death / Thrashers HATRED DUSK will be released via Mystyk Productions tomorrow. The following tracks […]

November 20, 2019

Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED have just entered Berno Studio (AMON AMARTH, THE CROWN, WITCHERY) in Malmö, Sweden to record their tenth album. The follow-up to “Struck By A Murderous Siege” (2016) is supposed to be released early next year via Agonia Records. Some songtitles are ‘Quarantine Required For The Rotten Masses’, ‘Engulfed By Hate I […]

November 19, 2019

On January 31, 2020 Iron Bonehead Productions will release the debut full length of Sweden’s REAPER, “Unholy Nordic Noise”, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Hero Of The Graveyard Flies’, ‘Severing Tentacles Of Faith’, ‘Arctic Wrath – Blood And Bone’, ‘Order Of The Beelzebub’, ‘Horn Of Hades’, […]

November 16, 2019

Swiss Black Metallers SERPENS LUMINIS are streaming their debut full length “Bright Euphoria” in its entirety at this location now. It has just been released via Goathorned Productions. The cover artwork was created by Business For Satan and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Dawn Fragrances’, ‘Bright Euphoria’ and ‘A Wreathed Skull’. More info at […]

November 15, 2019

Mexican Death Metallers IN OBSCURITY REVEALED are streaming a brandnew song entitled ‘Coven Maleficia’ at this location now. The track will appear on the band’s debut full length “Glorious Impurity”, which will be released on December 13, 2019 via Blood Harvest Records (CD and cassette tape formats). The 12″ vinyl version will follow on January […]

November 14, 2019

Norwegian Black Metallers RAGNAROK are streaming their ninth full length “Non Debellicata” at this location now. The album will be released on November 15, 2019 via Agonia Records. For all further band information please visit www.facebook.com/ragnarokofficial Canadian War Metallers TRAJETO DE CABRA have just premiered a new track entitled ‘Scythe Of Pestilence’ at this location. […]

November 13, 2019

“Manifestion”, the debut album from Spanish Black Metallers UNBEGOTTEN, will be released through Nebular Carcoma on December 06, 2019 on cassette tape format. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Unbegotten’, ‘Memory / Misery’, ‘Ruined Existence, Cursed Heritage’, ‘If I Fall’, ‘Gradients Of Infinity’, ‘Abysses Of Existence’ and ‘Dormancy’. More info at www.facebook.com/nebularcarcoma “Angel Of […]

November 09, 2019

Denver, Colorado based Death Metallers BLOOD INCANTATION have just released a video for ‘Slave Species Of The Gods’ at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming album “Hidden History Of The Human Race”, which will be released on November 22, 2019 on CD, LP, cassette and digitally through Dark Descent Records (North America) […]

November 08, 2019

SNAKEPIT issue # 23 will be released on November 29, 2019 via Cult Metal Classics. It comes with a free 2 song BLIND ILLUSION vinyl 7″ single (“The Likewise Sessions”) and in-depth interviews with BANSHEE, BLIND ILLUSION, EMERALD, HOCCULTA, JUMALATION, KRATOS, LIEGE LORD, MACHEN ASSAULT, MENACE, MORE, SATAN’S HALLOW, SNEAK ATTACK, SNOWHITE, TENTATION, VALHALLA, VICE, […]

November 07, 2019

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have parted ways with vocalist Alexander Högbom, who recorded one studio album with the band (2018’s “Chaos Manifesto”). His replacement is Christofer Säterdal. Bassist Martin Schulman commented on the line-up change as follows: “DEMONICAL and vocalist Alexander Högbom have parted ways without involvement of neither deep drama nor bad blood. This […]

November 06, 2019

Portland, Oregon based Black / Death Metallers WITCHBONES have just premiered a new track entitled ‘The Seas Of Draugen’ at this location. It is the title track of the band’s upcoming second album, which will be released on December 06, 2019 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘The […]

November 05, 2019

Chicago, Illinois based Death / Thrashers CRUSADIST will release their debut album “The Unholy Grail” on November 29, 2019. A lyric video for the title track is already available at this location. The album was recorded in March 2019 at Belle City Sound in Racine, Wisconsin with producer / engineer Chris Djuricic (ORIGIN, JUNGLE ROT, […]

November 04, 2019

“Demoniac Ethics”, the fourth full length from Istanbul based Black Metal trio ZİFİR, will be released on January 24, 2020 via Duplicate Records on CD and vinyl LP formats. A special trailer video for the album is available here. The cover art was created by Vergvoktre and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Sûr’, ‘Chants For […]

November 02, 2019

Dunkelheit Produktionen will release a compilation of re-recordings from Italian Death Metallers HORRID entitled “As We Forget Our Past”. The following tracks have been re-recorded with the band’s line-up that’s been together since 2015: ‘Reborn In Sin’, ‘Misunderstood God’, ‘Redemption And Lies’, ‘Demonic Sadocarnage’, ‘Immortal Passion’, ‘From Here To Eternity’, ‘Blasphemic Creatures’, ‘Vortex Of Primordial […]

November 01, 2019

“Stimmen Im Wind”, the 2006 debut demo from German Black Metallers WALDGEFLÜSTER, will be released as a special re-recorded version via Nordvis Produktion on January 10, 2020 for the 15th anniversary of the band’s origin. This vinyl only release will be entitled “Stimmen Im Wind 2020” and also includes a free CD (in cardboard sleeve) […]

October 31, 2019

On January 20, 2020 Inferna Profundus Records will release “Youth In Ribbons”, the fourth album from UK based Black Metallers REVENANT MARQUIS. The album track ‘Ephebiphobia’ is already streaming over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Menstruation’, ‘Ephebiphobia’, ‘Ephebophilic Wraith’, ‘Grave Lit Transmogrification’, ‘Ysgol’, ‘The Blood Of Lady Tasker’, ‘The Bones Of Lady Tasker’, […]

October 30, 2019

HAVOHEJ are streaming their third full length “Table Of Uncreation” at this location now. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘God Of All Constellaion’, ‘Holy Blood, Holy Grail’, ‘The Black King’, ‘Seven Jinn’, ‘Impossible Force’, ‘Table Of Uncreation’, ‘All Time Is Now’, ‘Before Them And Behind Them’ and ‘Fatir’. “Table Of Uncreation” will be […]

October 29, 2019

French Black / Death Metallers THE ORDER OF APOLLYON have released a live video for ‘Trident Of Flesh’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s third album “Moriah”, which was released through Agonia Records. The video was recorded at Ascension Festival 2019 in Iceland. For all additional THE ORDER OF APOLLYON information […]

October 28, 2019

Swedish Black Metallers AVSLUT have just premiered a new track entitled ‘Underjordens Apostlar’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming second album “Tyranni”, which will be released on November 29, 2019 via Osmose Productions. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Tyranni’, ‘Stigens Ände’, ‘Likvidering’, ‘Allt Förgås’, ‘Den Eviga Flamman’, ‘Underjordens Apostlar’, […]

October 27, 2019

Finnish darkened old school Death Metallers CONCRETE ICON have released a lyric video for ‘Thoughts That Condemn’ at this location. The track will appear on their upcoming second album “Thoughts That Condemn”, which will be released via Klabautermann Records in late 2019. For regular updates and more information follow the band at www.facebook.com/concreteicon or check […]

October 26, 2019

On November 29, 2019 Horror Pain Gore Death will release “A Gruesome Encounter”, the debut full length from New Jersey based Death Metallers CHAINED TO THE DEAD. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Beheaded By Berryman’, ‘Are You In The House Alone?’, ‘A Graveyard Without Corpses’, ‘Teddy Tells Me To Kill’, ‘Tethered To Extinction’, […]

October 25, 2019

German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH have just released a lyric video from their upcoming fifth full-length “The Hour Of The Avenger”. You can check out ‘Blood Oath’ at this location. The album will be released on December 06, 2019 via the band’s new label War Anthem Records. It was mixed and mastered by Dan […]

October 24, 2019

Portuguese Black Metallers GAEREA have just released a live video for the 2018 track ‘Whispers’. It was shot during their performance at the Amplifest in October 2019. You can watch the video right here. The band’s previous album “Unsettling Whispers” (2018) is still availavle for streaming on their Bandcamp page. All further GAEREA information you […]

October 23, 2019

Michigan City, Indiana based Death Metallers PSYCHOMANCER have just premiered a new track from their forthcoming third album “Shards Of The Hourglass”. You can stream ‘Deto-Nation’ at this location. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Unsullied’, ‘Hell’s Venom’, ‘Red Poetry’, ‘As Your Vital Signs Decline’, ‘Faded Scars Return To Bleed’, ‘The Castigator’, ‘Deto-Nation’, […]

October 22, 2019

In early 2020 Baltimore, Maryland based Death Metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE will be supporting UK’s INGESTED for a whole month of touring in North America. Other bands on the bill will include CABAL, SPLATTERED (selected dates only) and more to be announced. For all further details and regular updates follow VISCERAL DISGORGE at www.facebook.com/visceraldisgorge Turkish Black […]

October 19, 2019

“Apparition Of Doomsday”, the third album of Germany’s GOATBLOOD, will be released via Dunkelheit Produktionen on CD (December 27, 2019) and vinyl LP (January 18, 2020). The artwork was created by Alan Corpse and the full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Exodus’ (Intro), ‘Goat Order’, ‘Exclusion Prevails’, ‘Beach Of The Dead’, ‘Flood Of Roaches’, ‘Pork Puzzle’, […]

October 18, 2019

Italian Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE have just released a pixel art music video for their new single ‘Blight And Conquer’ at this location. It was created by Bristol based artist Harry Sussams, and is based on a concept by Paolo Pieri. HOUR OF PENANCE commented on the video as follows: “We gave a lot […]

October 17, 2019

Spanish blackend Death Metallers TEITANBLOOD will release their third album “The Baneful Choir” via Norma Evangelium Diaboli tomorrow. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Rapture Below’, ‘Black Vertebrae’, ‘Leprous Fire’, ‘Ungodly Others’, ‘Inhuman Utterings’, ‘Insight’, ‘Of The Mad Men’, ‘The Baneful Choir’, ‘Sunken Stars’, ‘Verdict Of The Dead’ and ‘Charnel Above’. More TEITANBLOOD info at […]

October 16, 2019

On January 31, 2020 Osmose Productions will release the second album from Belgian blackened Speed Metallers BÜTCHER, “666 Goats Carry My Chariot”. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Inauguration Of Steele’, ‘Iron Bitch’, ’45 Rpm Metal’, ‘Metallström / Face The Bütcher’, ‘Sentinels Of Dethe’, ‘666 Goats Carry My Chariot’, ‘Viking Funeral’, ‘Brazen Serpent’ and […]

October 15, 2019

Some of you probably already have noticed by now that we had to switch systems yesterday. This was necessary because our old system was too dated to work on upcoming server updates. We have tried to stay true to the old site as much as possible, so that you will still find what you’re looking […]

October 12, 2019

Québec, Canada based Black Metallers SANCTVS are streaming their debut album "Mors Aeterna" in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on October 15, 2019 via Sepulchral Productions. More info at www.sepulchralproductions.com or www.facebook.com/sepulchral.prods

October 11, 2019

German Death Metallers NIGHTBEARER will release their first full-length "Tales Of Sorcery And Death" on December 13, 2019 via Testimony Records. The artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Beware The Necromancer’, ‘As Cold As Their Eyes’, ‘Lycantrophic Death Squad’, ‘Tales Of Sorcery And Death’, ‘The Gods May Weep’, […]

October 10, 2019

Oberpfälzer Wald", the debut full length from German Black Metallers VALOSTA VARJOON, will be released on October 31, 2019 via Purity Through Fire on jewelcase CD and A5 digipak, limited to 100 copies. A cassette tape version will be released by Worship Tapes. The album track ‘Die Turmwackler’ is already streaming here. The complete tracklist […]

October 09, 2019

Italian Black / Doom Metallers FORGOTTEN TOMB are currently working on the follow-up album to "We Owe You Nothing" from 2017. The band will enter the studio in December with a scheduled release for April 2020 via Agonia Records. More about FORGOTTEN TOMB at www.forgottentomb.com or www.facebook.com/official.forgotten.tomb "Supreme Command Of Satanic Will", the debut album […]

October 08, 2019

On December 06, 2019 Saturnal Records will release "Morbid Cult", the second album from Turkish Death Metallers HELLSODOMY. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Into Perversion’, ‘Endless Demise’, ‘Pestilence Of Black Blood’, ‘Charged To Kill’, ‘From The Seed To The Grave’, ‘Hateclan’, ‘Divided Souls’, ‘Mortem In Comfort’, ‘Dazed Victims’, ‘Furious Chants’ and ‘Souls Devoured’. […]

October 07, 2019

US Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR will release their sophomore full-length "Morbid Realms" on November 29, 2019 via Testimony Records (Europe) and Redefining Darkness Records (USA). Juanjo Castellano Rosado, who already created the cover for the EP "The Crypts Below", was enlisted again for the artwork, while Dan Swanö (Unisound Studios) was in charge of the […]

October 05, 2019

Chilean Black / Death Metallers XUL OV KVLTEN are streaming their second album "Entropic Increase From The Omega Aeon" in its entirety at this location now. It was just released via Aeternitas Tenebrarum Music Foundation (ATMF) on CD format. All additional XUL OV KVLTEN info you will find at www.facebook.com/xul-ov-kvlten-571200109723503 On October 06, 2019 Goatowarex […]

October 04, 2019

On November 29, 2019 Osmose Productions will release "Tyranni", the second album from Swedish Black Metallers AVSLUT on CD and vinyl LP formats. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Tyranni’, ‘Stigens Ände’, ‘Likvidering’, ‘Allt Förgås’, ‘Den Eviga Flamman’, ‘Underjordens Apostlar’, ‘Pestens Lärjungar’, ‘Dråp’ and ‘Ändlöst Slaveri’. You can already stream the title track at this location. […]

October 03, 2019

"Feast Your Eyes", the new full-length from Montreal, Canada based Speed Metal three-piece WARSENAL, will be released via Svart Records on November 15, 2019. In advance of its release, the band has already published a video for the first single ‘Forever Lost’ at this location. WARSENAL’s guitarist / vocalist Mathieu Rondeau issued the following comments […]

October 02, 2019

Swedish Death Metallers ENSNARED have just revealed a new track entitled ‘Disciples Of The Whip’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s second album "Inimicus Generis Humani", which will be released on February 14, 2020 via Invictus Productions in co-operation with Dark Descent Records. More ENSNARED information you will find at www.facebook.com/nsnrdgbg Alabama […]

October 01, 2019

On November 29, 2019 Blood Harvest Records (in co-operation with I Voidhanger) will release "O Sangue Da Noite", the debut album from Pontevedra, Galicia based Black / Death Metallers SARTEGOS. Blood Harvest will handle the vinyl LP and cassette edition while I Voidhanger will handle the CD release. The following tracks will appear on it: […]

September 30, 2019

Temple Of Darkness have just re-released the "A Pure Formality" MCD from Milwaukee, Wisconsin based Death Metallers VIOGRESSION. It was originally self-released in 2014 as a CD-R only and features guest musicians Paul Masvidal (CYNIC) and James Murphy (OBITUARY, DEATH, CANCER). The following tracks appear on it: ‘Mimic’, ‘End Of Fall’, ‘Nocturnal’ and ‘Black’. The […]

September 28, 2019

Norwegian Black Metallers NATTVERD have been signed by Osmose Productions for the release of the band’s second album "Styggdom". The follow-up to 2017’s debut "Vi Vet Gud Er En Løgner" will be released on January, 31, 2020. For regular updates follow the band at www.facebook.com/nattverdofficial Chile based Thrashers RIPPER are streaming their new EP "Sensory […]

September 27, 2019

American Black Metallers VENEREAL BAPTISM are streaming their second full length "Repugnant Coronation Of The Beast" in its entirety at this location now. The cover art was created by Rolf Brühwiller. The album will be released via Osmose Productions today. More about VENEREAL BAPTISM at www.facebook.com/venerealbaptism Chicago based Death Metallers CIANIDE have just released a […]

September 26, 2019

Venezuelan blackened raw Doom / Deathers CTHONICA have just premiered the new track ‘Act I: The Chalice’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s debut album, "Typhomanteia: Sacred Triarchy Of Spiritual Putrefaction", which will be released on October 25, 2019 by Clavis Secretorvm (European CD, double vinyl and digital formats) in co-operation […]

September 25, 2019

"Outcome Of Obnoxious Science", the sophomore full-length from German Death Metallers CRYPTIC BROOD, will be released on November 22, 2019 through War Anthem Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Biting Through Flesh’, ‘Harrowing Hallucinations’, ‘Mantled With The Stench Of Death’, ‘Wading Through Remains’, ‘Slaves Of Hypnotic Commands’, ‘Ferocious Torment’, ‘Outcome Of Obnoxious Science’, […]

September 24, 2019

US Black Metallers PROFANATICA have revealed a third track from their upcoming new full length "Rotting Incarnation Of God". You can listen to ‘Washed In The Blood Of Lord’ right here. The album will be out on October 11, 2019 via Season Of Mist. In November PROFANATICA will be touring Europe together with DEMONOMANCY. The […]

September 23, 2019

Hells Headbangers have signed Canada’s Death Metal three-piece EXPUNGED. The band consists of W.D. (DEAD SOUL ALLIANCE, EVOLUTION FAIL) on guitars, K.F. (TÖTEBLUT) on drums and J.S. (ICE WAR) on bass / vocals. A self-titled five song mini-album will be released in the first quarter of 2020. It was mastered by Topin Das (FUCK THE […]

September 22, 2019

French blackened Death Metallers MITHRIDATIC have released a video for ‘Toothless Bite’. The song is inspired by Charles Bukowski’s book "Love Is A Dog From Hell" and appears on the band’s new album "Tétanos Mystique", which has just been released through Xenokorp. The video, which was directed by Romain La Scola, can be watched at […]

September 20, 2019

Italian Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE will release their new full length "Misotheism" on October 25, 2019 via Agonia Records. In support of the album the band will embark on a European tour in November as support for DESTROYER 666. Other acts on the bill are NOCTURNAL GRAVES and INCONCESSUS LUX LUCIS. The tour will […]

September 19, 2019

On November 15, 2019 Goathorned Productions will release "Bright Euphoria", the debut from Swiss Black / Death Metallers SERPENS LUMINIS. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Dawn Fragrances’, ‘Bright Euphoria’ and ‘A Wreathed Skull’. The cover artwork was created by Business For Satan. A live version of ‘Bright Euphoria’ is available here. All further […]

September 18, 2019

On October 19, 2019 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release a vinyl split album between PERVERTED CEREMONY and Finland’s WITCHCRAFT entitled "Nighermancie / Black Candle Invoker". The four tracks from PERVERTED CEREMONY were originally intended to be released as a demo, but it was later decided that they would better serve as the band’s contribution […]

September 17, 2019

German Black Metal four-piece GRABUNHOLD are streaming their debut EP "Unter Dem Banner Der Toten" in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on September 20, 2019 via Iron Bonehead Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Gespenster’, ‘Hexentanz’, ‘Von Gefallenen Helden Und Vergessenen Grüften’ and ‘Grabunholde’. More GRABUNHOLD info at […]

September 14, 2019

London, UK based Death Metallers UNFATHOMABLE RUINATION will release their third full-length "Enraged And Unbound" on November 22, 2019 via Willowtip Records. It was recorded at Ritual Sound Studio by Sam Turbitt and the guitars were re-amped at Deadlight Studio by Lars Lüttge. Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NILE, DEICIDE) took care of the mixing at […]

September 13, 2019

South German symphonic Black Metallers TOTENGEFLÜSTER have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Affliction’ at this location. It is taken off their upcoming third album "The Faceless Divine" which will be out on October 11, 2019 via Black Lion Records on digipak CD. The first single ‘The Hollow Wanderer (Cursed)’ can still be […]

September 12, 2019

SIJJIN is a new Death Metal three-piece, featuring members of Basque Thrashers LEGEN BELTZA and German Deathers NECROS CHRISTOS. The band descibes their music as "uncompromising, evil crushing Death Metal in the vein of old MORBID ANGEL, POSSESSED, NECROVORE, INCUBUS, DEATH and sounds as coming directly from the late 80s." A first demo entitled "Angel […]

September 11, 2019

German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH will release their upcoming fifth full-length "The Hour Of The Avenger" in December 2019 via War Anthem Records. It was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios and features cover artwork from Juanjo Castellano once again. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘The Hour Of The Avenger’, ‘My Trial’, […]

September 10, 2019

"Entropic Increase From The Omega Aeon", the second album from Chile’s Black / Death Metallers XUL OV KVLTEN, will be released on October 04, 2019 via Aeternitas Tenebrarum Music Foundation (ATMF). Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Ascend Pathos Signis Dómini’, ‘Destroying The Lamb Instinct’, ‘Entropic Increase From The Omega Aeon’, ‘Quintessence’, ‘Tanatophilic Manifestation’, ‘Nosce Te Ipsvm’, […]

September 09, 2019

Italian Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE have just released a first single from their upcoming new album "Misotheism". You can check out a lyric video for ‘Flames Of Merciless Gods’ at this location. The band commented on the new single as follows: "’Flames Of Merciless Gods’ is a song about a new empire built on […]

September 07, 2019

Chile’s Thrashers RIPPER have just premiered the title track from their forthcoming new EP "Sensory Stagnation" at this location. The EP will be released on September 30, 2019 on CD, cassette and digitally via Unspeakable Axe Records, with a vinyl release to follow from Dark Descent Records later on. The following tracks will appear on "Sensory […]

September 06, 2019

Helsinki based Doom / Deathers ROTTENDAWN will release their debut album "Occult" via Saturnal Records today. The band features members of IMPALED NAZARENE, ABHORRENCE and UNHOLY. A full album stream is available here. The cover art was created by Make Mäkinen. More band info at www.facebook.com/rottendawn Portuguese Black Metallers BLACK CILICE are streaming their upcoming […]

September 05, 2019

On October 31, 2019 Purity Through Fire will release "Wolves Howl Revenge", a new 7" EP from Finnish Black Metallers AEGRUS. It will feature the two tracks ‘Wolves Of Belial’ and ‘Flames Of Revenge’. ‘Wolves Of Belial’ is already available for streaming here. More AEGRUS info you will find at www.facebook.com/aegrusofficial Venezuelan blackened Death / […]

September 04, 2019

Norwegian Black Metallers 1349 have premiered a third track from their new full length "The Infernal Pathway". The song ‘Striding The Chasm’ was first aired via national Norwegian radio on the show NRK Stjernepose, which you can listen to here. It is now also streaming on the official Season of Mist Youtube channel. For all […]

September 03, 2019

On November 14, 2019 Me Saco Un Ojo Ojo (in co-operation with Tour de Garde) will release the second album from Irish Black Metallers FUIL NA SEANCHOILLE, "The Crossing". CD editions of the band’s self-titled compilation from 2012 and their 2011 full length "Hunger" (both remastered at Enormous Door) will be issued on the same […]

September 02, 2019

12 years after the release of their last full length "Structures Of Death" German Death Metallers FLESHCRAWL will finally return with a new album entitled "Into The Catacombs Of Flesh". It will be released on November 29, 2019 via Apostsy Records. The album was mixed and mastered by Jonny Pettersson at Studio Unbound in the […]

August 31, 2019

American Black Metallers VENEREAL BAPTISM have just premiered the new track ‘Blasphemous Sarin Execrations’ at this location. It appears on the band’s upcoming second album "Repugnant Coronation Of The Beast", which will be released on September 27, 2019 via Osmose Productions. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘To Castrate Angelic Grace’, ‘Venereal Fucking Whore’, […]

August 30, 2019

UK’s Death / Thrashers THE BLEEDING will release their new album "Morbid Prophecy" on October 18, 2019 via World War Now Records. Prior to that (on September 06, 2019) a new four-song cassette EP entitled "Demonic Oath" will be available. Apart from the titletrack (which will also be featured in its demo version), the EP […]

August 29, 2019

Finnish Black / Thrashers SADOKIST are streaming their second album "Necrodual Dimension Funeral Storms" in its entirety over here now. It will be released on August 30, 2019 via Hells Headbangers and features the following tracks: ‘Intro – Nihil Return’, ‘Enter The Devil’, ‘Planet Of Shit’, ‘Beater Of Children Of God’, ‘Intro – Death Erection’, ‘Driven […]

August 28, 2019

On October 06, 2019 Goatowarex will release the self-titled debut demo from Australia’s Black Metallers BURIER on cassette tape format. The tape features the following tracks: ‘On Winged Leeches Of Ash’, ‘Disease & Deluge’, ‘Mausoleum Ritual’, ‘Beneath The World (I, II, III)’ and ‘The Grand Failure’. More info at www.facebook.com/plogtwrx On October 31, 2019 Lamech […]

August 27, 2019

On October 18, 2019 Iron Bonehead Productions will release "Cold Autumn Shadows", a new mini-album from Californian vampiric Black Metallers BYYRTH, on CD and 12" vinyl format. The track ‘Parasitic Twin’ is already available for streaming here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Infernal Abomination’, ‘Cold Autumn Shades’, ‘Parasitic Twin’, ‘Sanguitorium’, ‘Archaic Triumvirate’ and ‘In […]

August 24, 2019

South American Death Metallers REPTILIUM have just released a guitar playthrough video for ‘Just A Machine’ at this location. The track appears on their recently released debut EP "Conspiranoic". You can stream it at reptiliumsect.bandcamp.com/album/conspiranoic. All additional info at www.facebook.com/reptiliumsect

August 23, 2019

On October 31, 2019 Brazilian symphonic Black Metallers THE KRYPTIK will release their second album "When The Shadows Rise" on CD, vinyl LP and limited A5 digipak. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Awakening Of Evil’, ‘Damned’, ‘Flames Of Revenge’, ‘When The Shadows Rise’, ‘Fall’, ‘The Last Breath Of Sadness’ and ‘Ungodly’. You […]

August 22, 2019

On September 09, 2019 Amor Fati Productions will release DIKASTERION‘s debut EP on 7" vinyl format. It will feature the following two tracks ‘Stavelot 1597’ and ‘Rome 897’. The band’s 2018 "Demo MMXVIII" can still be streamed at https://dikasterion.bandcamp.com/album/demo-mmxviii Belarusian Black Metallers PA VESH EN are streaming their upcoming second album "Pyrefication" at this location […]

August 21, 2019

On October 21, 2019 Seance Records will release the SELENITE debut album "Mahasamadhi". SELENITE was formed in 2015 by Stefan Traunmüller (GOLDEN DAWN, RAUHNÅCHT, THE NEGATIVE BIAS, WALLACHIA) with the intention to combine Funeral Doom with ’90s Doom / Death influences. The entire album was written and recorded by Traunmüller with additional guest vocals on […]

August 20, 2019

Melbourne, Australia’s Doom / Deathers CARCINOID will release their debut album "Metastatic Declination" on October 07, 2019 via Memento Mori. The CD will also include the band’s 2018 demo as bonus tracks. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Dread’, ‘Sorrow’, ‘Rotting Beneath’, ‘The Drowning’, ‘Ravenous Being’, ‘Metastatic Declination’, ‘Suffering Reborn’, ‘Sickness’, ‘Face Of Anguish’ (demo), ‘Hatred Lasts […]

August 19, 2019

Oslo, Norway based Black Metallers DOLD VORDE ENS NAVN are now streaming a first track of their upcoming debut EP "Gjengangere I Hjertets Mørke". You can listen to ‘Vitnesbyrd’ at this location. The EP will be released on September 13, 2019 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl, tape and digitally. More DOLD VORDE ENS NAVN […]

August 17, 2019

Chile based Death Metallers GODAGAINST will release their new album “Summoning Chaotic Annihilation” on August 30, 2019 by via Australis Records. The cover was created by Daniel Hermosilla of Nox Fragor Art. For all further information and updates follow the band at www.facebook.com/godagainst

August 16, 2019

U.S. blackened Thrashers WRAITH have released their new full length "Absolute Power" today. A full album stream is available at this location. More about WRAITH at www.facebook.com/wraiththrash On November 08, 2019 Primitive Reaction will release "Nocturnal Bloodlust", the debut album of Finland’s Black Metallers BLACK BEAST. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Prelude’, ‘Black […]

August 15, 2019

Greek’s Heavy / Black Metallers DISHARMONY will release a special mini album entitled "Messe De Minuit" on CD and vinyl LP format via Iron Bonehead Productions on November 28, 2019. It was originally released last year on cassette tape and has been expanded in length now, making the release something of a double EP. Tracklist: […]

August 14, 2019

TEMPLE OV PERVERSION‘s self-titled debut EP will be released on 12" vinyl format on October 18, 2018 via Clavis Secretorvm. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Intro’, ‘Arrival Ov The Horns’, ‘Forever Night’ and ‘Temple Ov Perversion’. You can already stream the track ‘Arrival Ov The Horns’ here. TEMPLE OV PERVERSION is an old […]

August 13, 2019

Texas based Black Metal duo VENEREAL BAPTISM will release their second album "Repugnant Coronation Of The Beast" through Osmose Productions on CD and vinyl LP formats on September 27, 2019. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘To Castrate Angelic Grace’, ‘Venereal Fucking Whore’, ‘Uncleansed In Celestial Mortification’, ‘Repugnant Coronation Of The Beast’, ‘Blasphemous Sarin […]

August 12, 2019

On October 11, 2019 AnnapurnA and Clavis Secretorvm will release "Stigma", the debut album from Swedish Black Metallers DÖDFÖDD, on CD and vinyl LP formats. It will feature the title track, separated in two parts, ‘Stigma I’ and ‘Stigma II’ with a playing time of 22:32 and 21:57 minutes respectively. A full album stream is […]

August 10, 2019

On September 13, 2019 Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE will release their nineth full length album "Fit To Kill" via Mighty Music. Guitarist Daniel "Død" Olaisen had this to say about the album: “We keep climbing the throne. "Fit To Kill" is by far our most old school release since 2003’s "Affiliated With The Suffering". […]

August 09, 2019

US Black Metallers PROFANATICA will release their upcoming new album "Rotting Incarnation Of God" on October 11, 2019 via Season Of Mist. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Orange Peel Recordings in Kennesaw, Georgia with engineer Raheem Amlani. A first song is already available for streaming at this location. The artwork of the album […]

August 08, 2019

YOTH IRIA, the new project of Jim Mutilator (ex – ROTTING CHRIST, ex – VARATHRON), has been signed by Repulsive Echo Records. An upcoming EP entitled “Under His Sway” has already been recorded at Pentagram studios (ROTTING CHRIST). It will include new songs plus one cover. For regular updates follow YOTH IRIA at www.facebook.com/yoth_iria_official-294541961469236

August 07, 2019

UK Extreme Metallers THE BLEEDING will release their second album "Morbid Prophecy" (the follow-up to 2018’s debut "Rites Of Absolution") on October 18, 2019 via World War Now Records. It will feature the following eight tracks: ‘Demonic Oath’, ‘Maelstrom’, ‘Entering The Pandemonium’, ‘Morbid Prophecy’, ‘Storm Of The Hellspawn’, ‘Sadistic Saviour’, ‘Repentance’ and ‘Hammer Of Penance’. […]

August 05, 2019

Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD have just released a video for the track ‘Of Extant Cults And Living Terrors’ at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming fourth full-length album "Hold Back The Dawn“ which will be released on September 20, 2019 via War Anthem Records. The album was recorded and mixed at Moontower […]

August 03, 2019

U.S. blackened Speed / Thrash three-piece WRAITH have just premiered another track from their upcoming album "Absolute Power". You can stream ‘Acid Mass’ at this location. Another album track (‘Devil’s Hour’) is still available here. "Absolute Power" will be released on August 16, 2019. More WRAITH info you will find at www.facebook.com/wraiththrash "The Order Of […]

August 02, 2019

On September 20, 2019 Selfmadegod Records will reissue "The New Primitive", the debut full length from Richmond, Virginia based Death / Grinders ASPHALT GRAVES, on CD. It was originally released back in 2016 on the US label Vitriol Records and is already sold out for some time now. The re-release will come with a completely […]

August 01, 2019

Brutal Death Metallers DEVOURMENT have just released a NSFW (violence, gore) video for ‘A Virulent Strain Of Retaliation’, the opening track off their upcoming new album "Obscene Majesty". You can stream the video here. It was directed by Michael Panduro (NAPALM DEATH, NASUM, DEAD CROSS). "Obscene Majesty" will be out on August 16, 2010 on […]

July 31, 2019

Italy’s technical, blackened Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE will release their eighth album "Misotheism" on October 25, 2019 via Agonia Records. The drums were tracked at Bloom Recording Studio (Italy) and guitars, bass and vocals were recorded with Marco Mastrobuono at Kick Recording Studio (Italy). The album was mixed and mastered at Hertz Studios in […]

July 30, 2019

East Frisian Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD have just released a second track of their upcoming debut full length "Blood Craving Mantras". You can stream ‘Now You Will Die’ at this location now. Another album song (‘Gone But Still Here’) is still streaming here. "Blood Craving Mantras" was recorded at Soundlodge Studio and will be […]

July 29, 2019

"Abhorrent Veneration", the second full-length of German Death Metallers CARNAL TOMB, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The album was recorded and mixed by Tobias Engl (DROWNED / ESSENZ) at Englsound Studios in Berlin, Germany and the mastering was handled by Laurent Teubl (CHAPEL OF DISEASE) at Sculpt Sound Studios in Cologne, […]

July 27, 2019

Kentucky, Oregon based Death / Grinders CROPSY MANIAC will release their new EP "Carnage" on September 06, 2019 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The band features members / ex-members of BLOOD FREAK, AKATHARTA, WOMBBATH and HENRY KANE. The album track ‘The Devil’s Rain’ is already streaming at this location. The full tracklist reads as […]

July 26, 2019

Baltimore, Maryland based brutal Death Metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE have just released a lyric video for ‘Necrotic Biogenesis’. You can check it out at this location. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming album "Slithering Evisceration", which will be out on September 13, 2019 via Agonia Records, right on time for VISCERAL DISGORGE’s "Bloodletting North […]

July 24, 2019

Finnish Black Metallers URN have revealed a first track from their upcoming album "Iron Will Of Power", which will be out on September 20, 2019 via Season Of Mist. You can listen to ‘Malignant Strange Vision’ over here. More about URN at www.facebook.com/urnofficial Xtreem Music have just released "Towards Nebulae", the sixth full length from […]

July 23, 2019

Indian old school Thrashers SABOTAGE are streaming the title track from their upcoming debut EP "The Order Of Genocide" at this location now. The EP will be released on August 03, 2019 and the cover art was created by Varun Panchal (Carnage Inc.). More about SABOTAGE at www.facebook.com/sabotage-india-148984769030530

July 20, 2019

Lankan based Black Metallers SERPENTS ATHIRST are streaming the track ‘Poisoning The Seven’ at this location now. The song will appear on "Scorn Coalescence", an upcoming split release (featuring SERPENTS ATHIRST, GENOCIDE SHRINES, HERESIARCH and TREPANATION), that will be released on July 26, 2019 via Cyclopean Eye Productions. More about SERPENTS ATHIRST at www.facebook.com/serpents.athirst Southern […]

July 19, 2019

On October 25, 2019 Agonia Records will re-release ORIGIN’s self-titled album (2000), "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas" (2002), "Echoes Of Decimation" (2005) and "Antithesis" (2008) on vinyl. The first and second album both weren’t released on vinyl in 2000 and 2002, respectively, while "Echoes Of Decimation" only had an ultra-limited picture disc run. For more information check […]

July 18, 2019

"Occult", the debut full length from Helsinki based Doom / Deathers ROTTENDAWN, will be released on September 06, 2019 via Saturnal Records. The band features current and former members of IMAPLED NAZARENE, ABHORRENCE and UNHOLY. The album track ‘Zero Lives Left’ is already available for streaming right here. More about ROTTENDAWN at www.facebook.com/rottendawn "Cenotaph Of […]

July 17, 2019

Baltimore, Maryland based Crust / Grind / Doom / Black Metal Punks CRAWLER will release their 5 track debut "Womb" through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on August 09, 2019. It was recorded by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations and mastered by James Plotkin. You can already check out the track ‘The Burning Trees’ at […]

July 16, 2019

Belgian Black Metallers ENTHRONED will be touring Europe in January 2020 together with SCHAMMASCH and CARONTE. The tour starts in Vienna (Austria) on January 02, 2020 and ends 10 days later in Berlin (Germany), on January 12, 2020. For more information and regular updates visit www.facebook.com/frater.silurian

July 13, 2019

Orange County, California based Grinders PHOBIA are now streaming another new track entitled ‘Imbecile’ at this location. It will appear on the band’s upcoming new album "Generation Coward", which will be released via Willowtip Records on August 09, 2019. You can still stream the previously released album track ‘Internet Tough Guy’ over here. More about […]

July 12, 2019

German Death Metallers ABYTHIC will release their second full length "Conjuring The Obscure" via Xtreem Music on September 11, 2019 on CD and 12" LP. The album is a conceptual work of dark and heavy Death Metal, divided into four chapters, where the vocal part is shared between 4 different vocalists, stylistically from the heaviest […]

July 09, 2019

Chicago’s blackened Death / Thrashers SONS OF FAMINE will release their debut full length "As Razors Gnaw Like Wolves" via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on August 02, 2019 on CD and digital formats. You can already check out the album track ‘Lord Of The War Cry’ here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Lord […]

July 05, 2019

"To Become The Great Beast", the second full-length from Norwegian Black Metallers ETERNITY, will be released on September 13, 2019 via Soulseller Records on CD, LP and digitally. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Sun Of Hate’, ‘Bringer Of The Fall’, ‘Te Nostro Deum Sathanas’, ‘If Ever I Lived’, ‘Horror Vacui’, ‘In Subspecies Aeterna’, […]

July 03, 2019

South American Death Metallers REPTILIUM will put out a four song release entitled "Conspiranoic" on August 02, 2019. A first track is already available for streaming at their Bandcamp site. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Hannu Ae Kondras’, ‘Goat’, ‘Viral Combustion’ and ‘Just A Machine’. The material was recorded, engineered and produced by the […]

July 02, 2019

US Death / Grinders SKUZ will release a compilation CD entitled "Death Mince Discography" via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on July 26, 2019. It compiles all material of the band from 2014 – 2019, including their full length album, split releases and demo. You can check out the album track ‘Egobliteration’ here. More about […]

June 30, 2019

Pennsylvania based epic Doom Metallers CRYPT SERMON will release their new album "The Ruins Of Fading Light" on September 13, 2019 via Dark Descent Records. The album was once again recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk at Creep Records and the cover art comes courtesy of vocalist Brooks Wilson. The following tracks will appear […]

June 28, 2019

On August 30, 2019 Testimony Records will release "Blood Craving Mantras", the debut album of German old school Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD. The project was founded in late 2017 by Markus Bünnemeyer (music) und Frank Albers (lyrics) to honor their ancient heroes DEATH, BENEDICTION, PESTILENCE, OBITUARY and MORGOTH. After Jens Finger (SLAUGHTERDAY) and Jörg […]

June 27, 2019

You can check out Billy Denne of American Death Metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE perform a drum playthrough video of the song ‘Architects Of Warping Flesh’ at this location now. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming new album "Slithering Evisceration" which will be out on September 13, 2019 via Agonia Records. More band info at […]

June 26, 2019

Toronto, Canada based Death / Grinders VESICATION will release their second full length "Total Fecall" via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on July 26, 2019 on CD and digital formats. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Beauty And The Yeast’, ‘Piss In Your Face Fun Time’, ‘Waffle Stomp’, ‘Fifty Shades Of Brown’, ‘The Prolapse […]

June 25, 2019

Calgary based Death Metallers PATHETIC have just released a new track entitled ‘Empty Threat’ at this location. The song appears on the band’s upcoming debut full length "Rat King" which will be out on July 12, 2019. The band commented on the track as follows: "As the closing track of the "Rat King" album, ‘Empty […]

June 24, 2019

Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have just released a video for the song ‘Skyggemannen’. It is taken from the band’s upcoming new album "Fit To Kill" which will be released on September 13, 2019 through Mighty Music. You can watch the video at this location. For more BLOOD RED THRONE information and regular updates […]

June 21, 2019

Canadian Death Metallers NECRONOMICON will release their sixth full-length "Unus" via Season Of Mist on October 18, 2019. The band has already shared a teaser, which can be viewed right here. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘From Ashes Into Flesh’, ‘Infinitum Continuum’, ‘Paradise Lost’, ‘The Price Of A Soul’, ‘Singularis Dominus’, ‘The […]

June 20, 2019

Madison, Wisconsin based Death Metallers CASKET ROBBERY have released a video for their new single ‘From Hell’. You can watch it at this location. The song was recorded and produced by Cory Scheider at Old Dark House Studio. The drums were recorded / engineered by Troy Powell at Unintended Studios. It was mixed and mastered […]

June 19, 2019

Los Angeles, California based Black Metallers CULTUS PROFANO have just released a video for ‘Under The Infernal Reign, Op. 10’. The track is taken from their debut full length "Sacramentum Obscurus", which was released via Debemur Morti Productions in 2018. You can watch the video at this location. More band info at www.facebook.com/cultus.profano Detroit’s Death […]

June 18, 2019

Baltimore, Maryland based brutal Death Metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE have released a first track from their upcoming sophomore album "Slithering Evisceration". You can check out a lyric video for ‘Architects Of Warping Flesh’ at this location now. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Drew Lamond at Wright Way Studios (DYING FETUS, MISERY INDEX) and […]

June 14, 2019

German Death Metallers SINNERS BLEED have released another video for their new album "Absolution". You can watch ‘Age Of The Crow’ at this location. A lyric video for the song ‘Gleaming Black’ can furthermore be found here. The album is out now via War Anthem Records. For all additional SINNERS BLEED information visit www.facebook.com/sinnersbleedband Turkish […]

June 13, 2019

US Black Metal three piece PESTIS INFEROS have just released a track from their forthcoming debut EP "Beyond The Veil Of Light". You can stream ‘Within The Darkness, I Dwell’ at this location. A second song, ‘Invoking The Sigil’, is furthermore available here. The EP will be released on June 24, 2019. The following tracks […]

June 12, 2019

Sweden’s old school Death Metallers RIBSPREADER have been signed by Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. A new release entitled "Crawl And Slither" will be out on July 12, 2019 on CD (limited to 100 copies) and digital formats. It consists of the two previously unreleased RIBSPREADER EPs "Crawl And Slither" and "Blödarsjuk" and features the […]

June 11, 2019

German old school Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH have inked a deal with War Anthem Records. The band is currently in the studio to record their fifth, yet untitled full-length album. The successor of 2016s “Emissary Of All Plagues" is scheduled for a December release. More about REVEL IN FLESH at www.facebook.com/revel-in-flesh-304228902958414

June 09, 2019

‘The Crawling’, the first single off the upcoming third LORD GORE album "Scalpels For Blind Surgeons", is available for streaming over here now. The album will be released on CD and digitally via Everlasting Spew Records on August 09, 2019 (a vinyl version will follow before the end of the year). More band info at […]

June 08, 2019

Lancaster, Pennsylvania based blackened Death Metallers TORTURE ASCENDANCY 1307 will release their debut demo "D.E.M.O.S." on July 17, 2019. The band features current and former members of VEILBURNER, PYRRHIC SALVATION,TENTH CIRCLE and HUMAN REPUGNANCE. The track ‘Amon Morgue Matrix’ can already be streamed at this location. For more band information visit www.facebook.com/tortureascendancy1307 Phoenix, Arizona based […]

June 07, 2019

VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE contributors needed! You consider yourself a die hard Death, Black or old school Thrash Metal fan? You have a certain knowledge of the underground and you’re still not tired to listen to bands you probably haven’t heard of before? You always have a critical opinion about new releases, enjoy writing and […]

June 06, 2019

Finland’s one man Death Metal band DESECRESY will release their sixth full length "Towards Nebulae" on July 23, 2019 through Xtreem Music. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Gate’, ‘Trophies Of Death’, ‘Only Mist Drifts’, ‘Fringes Of Existence’, ‘Endless Swamp’, ‘Sediments Of Blood’, ‘The Dead Language’, ‘The Damned Expedition’, ‘Transfiguration March’, ‘Unbeknownst To Mortals’ […]

June 05, 2019

"Cold Black Suns", the new full length from Belgian Black Metallers ENTHRONED, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on Friday, June 07, 2019 via Season of Mist. The band just issued the following comments: "Condemned again to channel the darkness into a sonic trip, we are back […]

June 04, 2019

UK based  Extreme Metal Duo ITHEIST (formerly known as AETHERIUM MORS) have premiered a track from their forthcoming self-titled debut full length. You can stream ‘Infernal Insurrection’ over here. The album will be released on June 21, 2019 and the following tracks will appear on it: ‘Outcast’, ‘Mighty Father Of Rebellion’, ‘Guardian Of Baphomet’, ‘Belial […]

June 03, 2019

Argentina’s old school Death Metallers APOFENIA have just released a cassette edition of their third demo "A Cold Night’s Death" via Nekrassious Tapes from France. It is limited to 66 copies and features the following four tracks: ‘Possessed By Evil’, ‘Psychosomatic Insanity’, ‘Prophecy Of Death’ and ‘Frozen’. More band info at www.facebook.com/apofeniasl. For ordering details […]

June 01, 2019

"Entity", the forthcoming second full-length from Chicago based Sci-Fi Death Metallers NUCLEUS, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on June 14, 2019 via Unspeakable Axe Records (CD) and Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl). More NUCLEUS info you will find at www.facebook.com/nucleusmetal

May 31, 2019

San Diego, California based Death Metallers DEFIXION have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Mazacrium’ at this location. The track will appear on their EP "Tabella Defixionis", which will be released worldwide on June 18, 2019 via Xtreem Music. The EP was recorded and produced by Ed Talorda of DISGORGE (USA) in Trench […]

May 29, 2019

Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD will release their fourth full-length "Hold Back The Dawn“ on September 20, 2019 through War Anthem Records on CD and vinyl. The album was recorded and mixed at Moontower Studios in March and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio. The cover art was once again created by Matt Carr […]

May 28, 2019

Polish Black Metal duo MISANTHROPIC RAGE will release their third full length "Towards the Greyscale Aphorysm" on June 06, 2019 through Godz Ov War Productions. It was recorded and mixed at Serakos Studio and the cover art and layout was created by Maciej Kamuda. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Towards The Greyscale […]

May 27, 2019

Polish Death Metallers KINGDOM will release their new album "Rotting Carcass Arise Upon The Burial Mound" via Godz Ov War Productions on June 06, 2019. It was recorded at Garaż Studio with MateuSz and the album cover and layout were created by Maciej Kamuda. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Dark Light Rising’, ‘Świątynia […]

May 25, 2019

Finnish Death / Doom Metallers KRYPTS will release their new album "Cadaver Circulation" on May 31, 2019 via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl, cassette tape and digitally. A full album stream is available now at this location. More about KRYPTS at www.facebook.com/kryptsdeath

May 24, 2019

Baltimore, Maryland based brutal Death Metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE will release their sophomore album "Slithering Evisceration" on September 13, 2019 via Agonia Records. The album’s first single ‘Architects Of Warping Flesh’ is expected to be released in June. "Slithering Evisceration" is the band’s first release in eight years, and the follow-up to their debut full length […]

May 23, 2019

Delaware’s extreme Thrashers DESCENDENCY have been signed by Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. Their upcoming third album "Generate The Genocide" will be released on June 28, 2019 on CD and digitally. It will feature the following seven tracks: ‘Human Broth’, ‘Opaque’, ‘Necrotizing Minds’, ‘Arduous March’, ‘Hate Prop 1.98-4’, ‘Exinguish’ and ‘Island Off The Coast Of […]

May 21, 2019

Austin, Texas blackened Thrashers WIDOWER are streaming their forthcoming first album "Cataclysmic Sorcery" in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Black Market Metal Label on CD, digital, cassette and LP on May 24, 2019. More WIDOWER info at www.facebook.com/widoweratx

May 18, 2019

Orange County, California based Grinders PHOBIA will release their seventh album "Generation Coward" via Willowtip Records on August 09, 2019 on CD, LP and digital. One of the album tracks, ‘Internet Tough Guy’, is already available for streaming at this location. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Cynic Bastard’, ‘Haters Be Hating When Ya Living […]

May 16, 2019

Danish Death Metallers KONKHRA will release their upcoming new album “Alpha And The Omega” via Hammerheart Records in October. The band issued the following comments about the release: "So finally we have arrived. After a multitude of turmoil the new album is coming; "Alpha And The Omega". What is both the beginning and the end […]

May 15, 2019

Canadian technical Death Metal two-piece GOMORRAH has inked a deal with Willowtip Records for the re-release of the band’s second, self-titled album from 2019. The re-issue is scheduled for a Fall 2019 release on vinyl, CD and digital formats. The album was produced by Hannes Grossmann (HATE ETERNAL, BLOTTED SCIENCE). A video for the album […]

May 14, 2019

Oslo based DOLD VORDE ENS NAVN have been signed by Soulseller Records. The band consists of Håvard Jørgensen (aka Haavard and Lemarchand, ex – SATYRICON, ex – ULVER) on guitar, Vicotnik (DØDHEIMSGARD, VED BUENS ENDE) on vocals, Cerberus (ex- DØDHEIMSGARD) on bass and Myrvoll (NIDINGR) on drums. The debut EP "Gjengangere I Hjertets Mørke", which […]

May 10, 2019

Chicago based Death Metallers NUCLEUS have just released a track from their upcoming album "Entity". You can stream ‘Outpost’ right here. The titletrack is furthermore still streaming at this location. The complete "Entity" tracklist reads like this: ‘Arrival’, ‘Entity’, ‘Uplift’, ‘Mobilization’, ‘Approach’, ‘Outpost’, ‘Dominion’ and ‘Timechasm’. The album will be released on June 14, 2019 […]

May 09, 2019

Norwegian Black Metallers GAAHLS WYRD have just released an album teaser for their upcoming debut full length "GastiR – Ghosts Invited". You can check it out at this location. The album was recorded in mid 2018 with producer Iver Sandøy and will be released via Season Of Mist (world) and Indie Recordings (Norway) on May […]

May 08, 2019

On May 28, 2019 Spanish Crossover Thrashers MORDOR will re-release their two albums "Hogar, Dulce Hogar" (1994) and "¿Evolución?…" (1997) through Xtreem Music. Both records will contain bonus tracks (taken from their 1992 and 1993 demos) as well as liner notes, photos, flyers, etc. You can listen to ‘Enterrado Vivo’ (from the first album) here […]

May 07, 2019

Toronto, Canada based Death Metallers TOMB MOLD will release their third album "Planetary Clairvoyance" on July 19, 2019 via 20 Buck Spin. It was recorded at Boxcar Sound by Sean Pearson and mixed / mastered by Arthur Rizk. The cover art was created by Jesse Jacobi, additional art was supplied by Lucas Korte Shoggoth Kinetics. […]

May 04, 2019

VENOMOUS CONCEPT (featuring current and ex – members of NAPALM DEATH, BRUTAL TRUTH and CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR) will kick off their European tour with BRUJERIA today at Gebr. de Nobel in Leiden (Holland) and will conclude on May 26, 2019 in Essen (Germany). The band is touring in support of their third album "Kick Me […]

May 03, 2019

Finnish Death / Doom Metallers KRYPTS are streaming the track ‘Sinking Transient Waters’ at this location now. It is taken from the band’s forthcoming new album "Cadaver Circulation" which will be released via Dark Descent Records on May 31, 2019. Another album track (‘The Reek Of Loss’) is still available here. More KRYPTS information you […]

May 02, 2019

Maryland, Pennsylvania based Death / Grinders FULL OF HELL have just released the track ‘Armory Of Obsidian Glass’ (featuring Lingua Ignota on guest vocals) at this location now. The song will appear on their new album "Weeping Choir", which will be out on May 17, 2019 via Relapse Records. An official video for the album’s […]

May 01, 2019

San Diego, California based Death Metallers DEFIXION have just inked a deal with Xtreem Music for the re-issue of their EP "Tabella Defixionis", as well as their debut album, that is supposed to be released sometime in 2020. The tracklist of "Tabella Defixionis" reads like this: ‘Chant To Abalal’, ‘Lux Diurna (Soothing The Gods)’, ‘Sent […]

April 30, 2019

New Zealand based Death Metallers ULCERATE have been signed by Debemur Morti Productions. The band commented on the deal as follows: "We are extremely happy to be moving head-first into this next chapter with a partnership that aligns so clearly with our own vision. Debemur Morti has always been in our peripheral gaze – the […]

April 29, 2019

Brazilian Death Metallers NERVOCHAOS have just released a video for ‘Whisperer In Darkness’ at this location. It was produced by Video Dayz (directed by Jorge Simas, photography direction by Douglas Ferreira and color grading by Regina Mimi). The song is taken from the band’s eighth full length "Ablaze" which will be released in early June […]

April 27, 2019

On May 31, 2019 Boris Records will re-release "Death Conquers All", the second full length from U.S. Black Metallers HELLGOAT, on standard black and gray vinyl LP editions. It was originally released on CD in 2011 via Graveless Slumber Records and will be available on vinyl for the very first time now. The album track […]

April 26, 2019

Spanish Death Metallers UNBOUNDED TERROR have just been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their second album. It is the band’s first release since their 1992 debut "Nest Of Affliction", which was released by the pre – Xtreem Music label, Drowned Productions. The album will be recorded in the Summer and released in […]

April 24, 2019

Germany’s STELLAR MASTER ELITE have just released a third song from their upcoming fourth full-length "Hologram Temple". You can stream ‘Ad Infinitum’ at this location. The album was recorded at the band’s own studio while drums, mix and mastering were done together with Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. It will be released on May […]

April 19, 2019

On May 24, 2019 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a double CD collection from Portland Oregon’s reunited Goregrinders LORD GORE. It is entitled "The Resickened Orgy" and compiles both of their out of print albums "The Autophagous Orgy" and "Resickened" (originally released via Razorback Records in 2002 and 2004). For more LORD GORE […]

April 18, 2019

MISERY INDEX will be touring the US and Canada together with NAILS, DEVOURMENT and OUTER HEAVEN in June. The tour kicks off in Chicago, Illinois on June 08, 2019 and ends on June 16, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The band recently released a new video for the track ‘Naysayer’. You can check it out […]

April 13, 2019

On June 07, 2019 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a split album from Japanese Doom / Deathers COFFINS and Osaka based Death Metallers SECOND TO NONE, entitled "Nine Cocoons Of Dens To F". It will be available as a limited edition LP (blue, clear and white vinyl, each limited to 100 copies) and […]

April 12, 2019

French Black / Thrashers BLACKOWL will release their debut full length "The Dark Side" on May 15, 2019 via Forgotten Wisdom Productions. A first track (‘Dark Side’) is already available for streaming at this location. The album is the follow-up to the band’s one and only demo from 2015 and their split 10" with ST […]

April 11, 2019

Swedish Death Metallers GODS FORSAKEN have released another song of their upcoming second full-length "Smells Of Death". To stream ‘They Crawl’ go here. A lyric video for the track ‘From The Inside They Came’ is still available at this location. The album will be released on April 19, 2019 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl […]

April 10, 2019

Austin, Texas based blackened Thrash Metallers WIDOWER will release their debut full-length "Cataclysmic Sorcery" on May 24, 2019 via Black Market Metal Label on CD, cassette, LP and digitally. You can already stream the album track ‘Cosmic Holocaust’ over here. The band previously released three EPs and contributed two songs to the film "Zero Charisma". […]

April 06, 2019

Swedish Death / Thrashers THREE DEAD FINGERS have just released their debut album "Breed Of The Devil" via Bleeding Music Records yesterday. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Bleeding Music Studio in Västerås, Sweden by Andreas ”Fluff” Morén (BLEEDING UTOPIA, CONDEMNATORY, BOMBS OF HADES). A full album stream is available here. An official video […]

April 05, 2019

Swedish melodic Black Metallers ISTAPP have just released a lyric video for ‘Eternal Winter’. It can be watched at this location. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming fourth album "The Insidious Star", which will be released on April 26, 2019 via Trollzorn on CD, LP (including bonustrack) and digitally. The cover artwork was […]

April 03, 2019

German blackened Doom Metallers Metallers STELLAR MASTER ELITE have just released another track from their upcoming fourth album "Hologram Temple". You can check out ‘Apocalypsis’ at this location. The album was recorded at the band’s own studio, while drums, mix and mastering were done together with Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. "Hologram Temple" will […]

April 02, 2019

Poland’s blackened Death / Thrashers EMPHERIS have just released their new album "The Return Of Derelict Gods" via Old Temple. Three of the album songs can be streamed at this location. More about EMPHERIS at www.facebook.com/empherisofficial On April 05, 2019 Old Temple will release a new seven track MCD entitled "Goat Tormentor" from Polish Black […]

April 01, 2019

New Jersey based blackened Death Metallers HATH have released a play-through video for the track ‘Usurpation’. It features in-studio footage of the band performing an instrumental version of the song that appears on their forthcoming new album "Of Rot And Ruin". You can check out the video right here. The song with vocals can be […]

March 29, 2019

EXHUMED are currently recording their seventh, as-yet-untitled, full-length at the band’s home-built studio Darker Corners. The follow-up to 2016’s "Death Revenge", which marks the debut of new guitarist Sebastian Phillips (NOISEM), is being produced by the band and Alejandro Corredor (BRUJERIA, NAUSEA). It will be mixed and mastered by Joel Grind (TOXIC HOLOCAUST) with a […]

March 28, 2019

Swedish Black Metallers THIS GIFT IS A CURSE have just released a video for the song ‘Wolvking’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album "A Throne Of Ash" which will be released via Season of Mist on June 14, 2019. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Hæma’, […]

March 27, 2019

Italy’s Thrashers VIOLENTOR will release their fourth album "Putrid Stench" via Infernö Records on May 01, 2019. The artwork was created by Ronnie Ripper (ex – GEHENNAH / TURBOCHARGED). More about VIOLENTOR at www.facebook.com/violentor666 On June 14, 2019 Malta based Death Metallers BEHEADED will release their sixth album "Only Death Can Save You" via Agonia […]

March 26, 2019

York, Pennsylvania’s Doom / Deathers CULTIC will release their debut full length "High Command" on April 05, 2019 via Eleventh Key. It was recorded at The Golden Castle in 2018 and the cover art was painted by drummer Rebecca Magar (Wailing Wizard Art). Every song on the album is represented in the album art. You […]

March 24, 2019

Texas Death Metallers IMPRECATION have just released "Damnatio Ad Bestias", the long-awaited follow-up to their 2013 full length "Satanae Tenebris Infinita", on CD, pro tape, vinyl (black or transparent red with black marble) and digitally via Dark Descent Records. A full album stream is available at this location. More about IMPRECATION at www.facebook.com/imprecation-194725213915960 Tel Aviv, […]

March 21, 2019

Belgian Black Metallers ENTHRONED have just released a first track from their upcoming new album "Cold Black Suns". You can stream ‘Silent Redemption’ at this location. The band issued the following official statement about the track: “We’re proud to introduce our first single ‘Silent Redemption’ from the upcoming album "Cold Black Suns". This track unveils […]

March 20, 2019

New York City based Death Metallers HYPOXIA will release their second full-length "Abhorrent Disease" through Selfmadegod Records on April 26, 2019. It was recorded at Full Force Studios (SUFFOCATION, INTERNAL BLEEDING, DEHUMANIZED) and the cover art was created by Daemorph (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AVULSED, PYREXIA). The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Dark Desires’, ‘Condemned To […]

March 19, 2019

Swiss War Metallers EGGS OF GOMORRH have just released their "Outpregnate" MCD via Krucyator Productions yesterday. A full EP stream is available right here. The band issued the following statement about "Outpregnate": "An illustrated focus is being applied here to enhance and outline the inhumane bestiality beyond the sensitive world of social taboos. We are […]

March 16, 2019

Swedish melodic Black Metallers ISTAPP will release their fourth full length "The Insidious Star" on April 26, 2019 via Trollzorn. The artwork was created by Pär Olofsson and the following tracks will appear on it: ‘Eternal Winter’, ‘Dit Solen Aldrig Nar’, ‘Natten Da Gud’, ‘Blundade (1888)’, ‘Snowball Earth’, ‘Muspelheim’, ‘The Alliance Of Cold’, ‘The Insidious […]

March 15, 2019

Texas based Black / Death Metallers IMPRECATION have released a lyric video for ‘Morbid Crucifixion’ at this location. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming new album "Damnatio Ad Bestias", which will be released on March 22, 2019 via Dark Descent Records. You can furthermore stream the album track ‘Temple Of The Foul Spirit’ […]

March 14, 2019

Norwegian Black Metallers ABBATH will release their second full length "Outstrider" on July 05, 2019 via Season Of Mist. An album teaser has already been posted here. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Calm In Ire (Of Hurricane)’, ‘Bridge Of Spasms’, ‘The Artifex’, ‘Harvest Pyre’, ‘Land Of Khem’, ‘Outstrider’, ‘Scythewinder’, ‘Hecate’ and ‘Pace Till […]

March 13, 2019

Chicago’s USURPER have just released another song from their upcoming sixth full-length "Lords Of The Permafrost". You can stream ‘Warlock Moon’ at this location now. Guitarist Rick Scythe commented on the track as follows: "’Warlock Moon’ is a Speed Metal anthem that balances unrelenting, maniacal, riffage with fist-banging, barbarian power – which made it the […]

March 11, 2019

Kolkata, India based Black Metal three-piece HEATHEN BEAST have released two new singles. You can ckeck out the official video for ‘F*ck All Religions, Equally’ here and stream ‘Bloody Sabarimala’ here. More about HEATHEN BEAST at www.facebook.com/heathenbeast

March 08, 2019

MISERY INDEX are streaming their entire new album, "Rituals Of Power", at this location now.  It will be released via Season Of Mist today. The band commented on the album as follows: ""Rituals Of Power" is a disavowal and warning against the consequences of our so-called ‘post-truth’ age. Each of the 9 songs revolves loosely […]

March 07, 2019

Spanish Death / Doom Metallers SÖNAMBULA have just released a video for the song ‘Huesos’ at this location. The song is taken from their second album "Bicéfalo" that was released on December 18, 2018 through Xtreem Music. A ‘Huesos’ lyric video, as well as the first single from the album, can still be found here […]

March 06, 2019

German STELLAR MASTER ELITE will relesase their fourth full-length "Hologram Temple“ on May 03, 2019 via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork. It was recorded in the band’s own studio while drums, mix and mastering were done together with Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. A first track of the album, ‘Freewill Decrypted’, is already available for streaming […]

March 05, 2019

Swedish Black Metallers MURDRYCK have just released a video for the song ‘Sea Spirit Of The Night’, the first single from their upcoming second full length "Födelsen", at this location. The album will be released on May 01, 2019 via Leviaphonic Records (CD, cassette and digital) and Growls From The Underground (vinyl). More MURDRYCK information […]

March 04, 2019

Germany / Bangladesh based old school Death Metallers KHNVM have just released another track of their upcoming debut full-length "Foretold Monuments Of Flesh". You can check out ‘Gutted To The Bone’ at this location. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Foretold Monuments Of Flesh’, ‘Invocato Deo Plaga’, ‘Heathen Beast’, ‘Sic Mundus Creatus […]

March 02, 2019

VLTIMAS, the new band of David Vincent (ex – MORBID ANGEL), Rune Blasphemer Eriksen (ex – MAYHEM, AURA NOIR) and Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY), have just released a fourth and final single from their upcoming debut full length "Something Wicked Marches In". ‘Monolilith’ shows a slightly different side to VLTIMAS, with its more melodic take and […]

February 28, 2019

On March 04, 2019 Old Temple will re-release "…From Oblivion…" and "Gat Etemmi", the second and third full length from Polish Death Metallers DOMAIN, on limited hand numbered golden CDs. Both albums will feature new graphic design, interviews from fanzines and magazines and photos. DOMAIN were originally active under the name PANDEMONIUM (from 1990 to […]

February 27, 2019

On March 29, 2019 Singapore based Death Metallers OSHIEGO will release their fourth full length "The Book Of Wonders" via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The album features the debut of American drummer Jared Moran. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Nomad’, The Book Of Wonders’, ‘Incubus’, ‘He Of The Two Horns’, ‘Seven Kings’, ‘He […]

February 26, 2019

Ireland’s blackened Death Metallers VIRCOLAC have just released a song off their upcoming debut full-length "Masque". You can stream ‘Snake Among Man’ at this location now. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Titan’, ‘Tether & Wane’, ‘So I Hang From A Wretched Tree’, ‘Masque’, ‘Snake Among Man’, ‘The Long Trail’ and ‘End Of A Beginning’. […]

February 23, 2019

American Death Metallers ORIGIN will release an anniversary album entitled "Abiogenesis – A Coming Into Existence" on May 03, 2019 via Agonia Records. It was recorded and re-created from the original 1991 – 1996 era by ORIGIN founding member Paul Ryan, who recorded all instruments himself between 2013 and 2018. The album features eight new […]

February 22, 2019

On April 12, 2019 Invictus Productions will release "The Triclavian Advent", the debut full length from Dublin, Ireland based blackened Thrashers SACRILEGIA on LP and CD. You can already listen to the album track ‘Beyond The Fouler’s Snare’ here. The coverart was created by Misanthropic Art and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Relics Of Oncoming […]

February 21, 2019

Messe Noire Productions have just released a limited vinyl edition of "The Endless Howling Abyss", last year’s four track EP from California based Death Metallers DRAGHKAR. It is available on black (200 copies) and gold (100 copies) vinyl. A full EP stream is available right here. More about DRAGHKAR at www.facebook.com/draghkarband

February 19, 2019

Chicago’s USURPER have just released another song from their upcoming sixth full-length "Lords Of The Permafrost". You can check out ‘Beyond The Walls Of Ice’ at this location. A lyric video for the title track is still available here. The album will be released on March 22, 2019 via Soulseller Records. It was recorded and […]

February 17, 2019

Italy’s 4NOTHYNG have just released a new EP entitled "Pharmakos". It features the following tracks: ‘Pharmakos’, ‘Melas Zomos’, ‘Kataptron’ and ‘Blue Walls’. For more information contact the band at rednothyng@fastwebnet.it or check out www.4nothyng.bandcamp.com

February 16, 2019

Santa Cruz, California based technical Death Metallers DECREPIT BIRTH will re-release their 2010 album "Polarity" on April 26, 2019 worldwide (excluding North America) via Agonia Records. The album will be available for the first time on vinyl as well. It was recorded at Legion Recording Studio (except for the drums which were recorded at Shark […]

February 15, 2019

Polish Black / Thrashers EMPHERIS will release their new full length "The Return Of Derelict Gods" this Spring through Old Temple. Apart from countless EP- and split – releases it is the band’s first album since 2008’s "Regain Heaven". More about EMPHERIS at www.facebook.com/empherisofficial French / Dutch Black / Death Metallers DUNKELNACHT will release their […]

February 14, 2019

"Northernmost", the forthcoming fifth album from Minnesota Doom / Death Metallers COLD COLOURS, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It was recorded and mixed by drummer Mike Andrie and mastered by Dan Swanö at Sweden’s Unisound Studio. The album will be released on February 22, 2019. More about COLD COLOURS at www.facebook.com/coldcoloursmetal […]

February 13, 2019

Swedish Death / Black Metallers UNANIMATED will re-release their first three studio albums “In The Forest Of The Dreaming Dead” (1993), “Ancient God Of Evil” (1995) and “In The Light Of Darkness” (2009) in Summer 2019 through Century Media Records on CD, LP and digitally. These albums are completely sold out for years and have […]

February 12, 2019

Dutch old school Death Metallers PUTREFIED CORPSE have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their debut full length "Left To Rot", which will be released on March 19, 2019. The band’s line-up features ex – members of PHLEBOTOMIZED, ADETAR and DEATH SQUAD. For more PUTREFIED CORPSE info visit www.facebook.com/putrefiedcorpse South Carolina based […]

February 11, 2019

Brazil’s MYSTIFIER have just released a second track of their new full length "Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia", which will be released on March 08, 2019 via Season Of Mist. You can listen to ‘The Six Towers Of Belial’s Path’ over here. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia’, ‘Weighing […]

February 10, 2019

"Morning Will Come No More", the debut full length from Italian old school Death Metallers VALGRIND, has just been released on tape via Nihilistic Holocaust for the very first time. The album was originally released in 2012 on CD, but has been sold out for years. The re-release comes as a pro printed black tape, […]

February 08, 2019

New Orleans based Death / Thrashers OPPROBRIUM will release their fifth full-length "The Fallen Entities" on February 22, 2019 via High Roller Records. It is the band’s first studio release in 10 years. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Dark Days, Dark Times’, ‘Creations That Affect’, ‘Wicked Mysterious Events’, ‘The Fallen Entities’, ‘Throughout The […]

February 07, 2019

On March 08, 2019 Irish Death Metallers VIRCOLAC will release their debut full length "Masque" via Sepulchral Voice Records in Europe and Dark Descent Records in the US. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Titan’, ‘Tether & Wane’, ‘So I Hang From A Wretched Tree’, ‘Masque’, ‘Snake Among Man’, ‘The Long Trail’ and ‘End […]

February 06, 2019

York, Pennsylvania based blackened Punk / Doom / Deathers CULTIC will release their debut album "High Command" on April 05, 2019 via Eleventh Key. A pre-release show will take place on March 01, 2019 at JB Lovedraft’s Micro Pub in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A video for the track ‘Forest Of Knives’ is already available at this […]

February 05, 2019

"Misconception", the forthcoming debut full length from Chilean old school Thrashers CRITICAL DEFIANCE, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on February 08, 2019 via Unspeakable Axe Records. More about CRITICAL DEFIANCE at www.facebook.com/criticaldefiance

February 02, 2019

"Demoniac Paroxysm", the second album from Mexican Death Metallers MORBID MESSIAH, will be released on vinyl via Unholy Prophecies, limited to 500 copies (350 black and 150 white). The white version will include an A3 poster. You can already pre-order a copy now, the shipping will start around February 18, 2019. The CD version of […]

February 01, 2019

Swedish Death Metallers GODS FORSAKEN will release their second full-length "Smells Of Death" on April 19, 2019 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl and digitally. The following tracks appear on it: ‘Smells Of Death’, ‘They Crawl’, ‘From The Inside They Came’, ‘In The Pit We Shall Gather’, ‘The Process Of Death’, ‘Dead And Buried’, ‘The […]

January 30, 2019

Rochester, New York based progressive Death Metallers CONTRARIAN have just released the song ‘My Curse’ (from their forthcoming third full length "Their Worm Never Dies") at this location. The album was recorded at Watchmen Studios, Lockport, New York and Burnt Orange Studios in Brandenton, Florida. It was produced, mixed and mastered by George Bokos at […]

January 25, 2019

Dutch old school Death Metallers PUTREFIED CORPSE have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their debut full length "Left To Rot", which will be out on March 19, 2019. The band’s line-up includes ex – members of PHLEBOTOMIZED, ADETAR and DEATH SQUAD. The tracklist of "Left To Rot" reads like this: ‘Intro […]

January 24, 2019

German Black Metallers DER ROTE MILAN are now streaming their second full-length "Moritat" in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on February 01, 2019 via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork as a A5 digipak CD and on red vinyl. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E and […]

January 23, 2019

Italian Death Metallers HOUR OF PENANCE have just finished writing the material for their eighth studio album (the follow up to 2017’s "Cast The First Stone") and will enter the studio in less than a month to commence the recording process. The drums will be recorded at Bloom Recording Studio in February, while guitars, bass […]

January 22, 2019

Polish blackened Death Metaller SERPENT SEED will release their second album "Death And Decay Considerations" via Old Temple in co-operation with The End Of Time in Spring. Two songs off the album are already available for streaming at this location. For all additional SERPENT SEED information visit www.facebook.com/serpentseedofficial

January 18, 2019

New Jersey based blackened Death Metallers HATH will release their debut full-length "Of Rot And Ruin" on April 12, 2019 via Willowtip Records. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Usurpation’, ‘Currents’, ‘Rituals’, ‘To Atone’, ‘Withered’, ‘Worlds Within’, ‘Kindling’, ‘Accursed’ and ‘Progeny’. The opening track ‘Usurpation’ can already be checked out at this location. […]

January 17, 2019

Germany / Bangladesh based old school Death Metal duo KHNVM (pronounced "khoo-num") have inked a deal with Testimony Records. Their debut full length "Foretold Monuments Of Flesh" will be released on March 29, 2019 on CD (limited, hand-numbered digipak), LP (limited silver and black vinyl) and digitally. The album was mixed and mastered by Tastemaker […]

January 16, 2019

"Egregors Of The Black Faith", the debut full length from Salvadorian Black / Thrashers WITCHGÖAT, will be released on February 13, 2019 via Morbid Skull Records (CD and cassette) and Hell Productions (CD). The album track ‘Black Vomit Of Souls’ is already available for streaming right here. More about WITCHGÖAT www.facebook.com/witchgoatsv Pennsylvania’s intense Black / […]

January 15, 2019

Norwegian Black Metallers BLODHEMN have released another song from their upcoming third full length "Mot Ein Evig Ruin". You can check out ‘Det Gjekk Ein Faen’ at this location. The album will be released on February 15, 2019 via Soulseller Records. It was mixed by Øystein Brunn (BORKNAGAR) at Crosound Studios and the full tracklist […]

January 12, 2019

"Call Of The Void", the debut demo from Oakland, California based old school Death Metallers EVULSE, will be released via Godz Ov War Productions on digipak CD on February 15, 2019. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jacob Lee and the cover artwork was provided by Joe ‘Ravager’ Romero. The tracklist reads as follows: […]

January 11, 2019

Melbourne, Australia based brutal Death Metallers REVULSED have been signed by Everlasting Spew Records. A new album will be released by the end of the year as the band is currently in the writing / production process. Drummer Jayson Sherlock just issued the following statement: "We are working hard on new material for the follow-up […]

January 10, 2019

Pennsylvania based SPLIT/CROSS will release their debut EP “Rise Of Discontent” via Bandcamp (for now) on Jan 31, 2019. Hard copy versions will be available when they manage to get funds by selling digital copies or get support from their fans. The band’s music has been described as "a melange of Grind, Crust, D-Beat, Sludge, […]

January 09, 2019

Chicago’s USURPER will release their sixth album "Lords Of The Permafrost" on March 22, 2019 via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl and digitally. It was recorded between July and August 2018 at Electrical Audio, Chicago and produced by the band and Taylor Hales. The cover artwork was created by Juha Vuorma and the tracklist reads […]

January 08, 2019

Italian Thrashers VIOLENTOR will release their new album "Putrid Stench" via Inferno Records in May 2019 on CD, LP and cassette. The band is currently in the studio to finish the recordings. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘The Escalation’, ‘Butcher The Holy Swine’, ‘Burning Rage’, ‘Hunter Of The Anorexis’, ‘Pray To Die’, ‘Caustic […]

January 07, 2019

Los Angeles, California based Grindcore act SKULLSMASHER just signed a deal with Selfmadegod Records for the release of their debut album "Rocket Hammer Brain Surgery" this Spring. The band just finished recording the material that includes 16 tracks in 15 minutes. It will be mastered at Audiosiege by Brad Boatright. In the meantime you can […]

January 04, 2019

Belgian Black Metallers ENTHRONED have signed a deal with Season of Mist. The band has already started to work on their 11th, as yet untitled album, which will be released later this year. More about ENTHRONED at www.facebook.com/frater.silurian German Black Metallers DER ROTE MILAN have released a video from their upcoming second full-length "Moritat". You […]

January 03, 2019

Trondheim, Norway based Black / Death Metallers KATECHON will release their third album "Sanger Fra Auschwitz" via Saturnal Records on March 01, 2019. The record is a view into the events of the second world war and how it affected the people on both sides. It is anti-totalitarian in form, drawing textually from Paul Celan, […]

January 02, 2019

Finnish Death Metallers FESTERDAY are currently streaming their entire new album "Iihtallan" right here. The band’s debut full length will be released on January 04, 2019 via Season Of Mist Underground Activists. More FESTERDAY information at www.facebook.com/festerday Swedish Doom / Deathers VANHA have just released their second album "Melancholia" via Black Lion Records. A full […]

December 31, 2018

Our BEST OF 2018 readers poll is over. If you’re curious who made this year’s top ten, check out the surprising results! Thanks to everyone who sent us their list again this year. The winners of TOUGH RIFF MAGAZINE # 6 have already been informed via email. Congratulations!

December 27, 2018

Swedish old school Black Metallers WAN have just released a new five track mini album entitled "Gammal Är Äldst" via Carnal Records. It is the follow up to the band’s third full length "Wan Way to Hell" which was released last year. A full EP stream is available at this location. To celebrate their 10th […]

December 25, 2018

Belgian Death Metallers CARNATION will kick off their European tour as support to SCHIRENC PLAYS PUNGENT STENCH in Salzburg (Austria) tomorrow. The tour will end on January 05, 2019 in Graz, Austria. Other acts on the bill are Austrian Black / Death Metallers THEOTOXIN and Austrian Black Metallers IRDORATH. A full stream of CARNATION’s debut full length […]

December 22, 2018

Rochester, New York based progressive Death Metallers CONTRARIAN have just premiered a song from their forthcoming album "Their Worm Never Dies". You can stream ‘Exorcism’ at this location. The album was recorded at Watchmen Studios, Lockport, New York and Burnt Orange Studios in Brandenton, Florida. It was produced, mixed and mastered by George Bokos at […]

December 21, 2018

NOCTURNAL GRAVES will be touring in Australia and New Zealand as support of WATAIN in February 2019. The tour kicks off in Melbourne, Australia on February 22, 2019 and ends in Auckland, New Zealand on February 27, 2019. The band issued the following comments about the tour: "It has been some time since we desecrated […]

December 20, 2018

Brazilian Black Metallers MYSTIFIER have just released a first track of their new full length "Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia". You can check out ‘Weighing Heart Ceremony’ at this location. The band commented on the track as follows: "After 17 years of hiatus, MYSTIFIER return with a new album demonstrating all devotion to the underground Black […]

December 19, 2018

ROTTING CHRIST have just released another track of their upcoming new album "The Heretics". The song ‘Heaven And Hell And Fire’ is now streaming as a lyric video right here. The band’s frontman Sakis Tolis commented on the track as follows: "Dear friends, we are in the pleasant position to present you another creation from […]

December 17, 2018

Italian Thrashers VIOLENTOR have been signed by Inferno Records for the release of their fourth full-length album, which is scheduled to be released in early 2019 on LP, CD and cassette. For all additional VIOLENTOR information visit www.facebook.com/violentor666

December 15, 2018

Bay Area based old school Death / Thrashers LACERATION will release a compilation entitled "Remnants" via Unspeakable Axe Records on February 08, 2019. It compiles the "Realms Of The Unconscious" demo from 2010, the tracks from the 2013 split with TINNITUS and the "Consuming Reality" EP from 2009. You can check out the track ‘Exhausted […]

December 13, 2018

At the end of December 2018 a special 25th anniversary edition of HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s 1993 album "Punishment At Dawn" will be released on CD / DVD via Cogumelo / Mutilation Records (Brazil) and Greyhaze Records (USA). The album will come as a deluxe 3 panel digipak and will feature 4 bonus tracks including the SEPULTURA […]

December 12, 2018

Swedish Black / Thrashers SINIESTRO have just released an EP entitled "Arctic Blood" via Black Lion Records. A music video of the title track can be watched right here and a full EP stream is available at this location. "Arctic Blood" was recorded at Radionika Studios, Sweden in 2018. It was mixed by Dino Medanhodzic […]

December 11, 2018

Sweden’s progressive Death Metallers MOURNING SIGN are streaming the song ‘Dualism’ at this location now. The track is taken from their forthcoming third album "Contra Mundum", which will be released on December 20, 2018 via Orchestrated Misery Recordings. Another song (‘Nest Of Vipers’) is still streaming over here. The full "Contra Mundum"tracklist reads like this: […]

December 10, 2018

U.S. progressive Death Metallers CONTRARIAN will release their third full-length "Their Worm Never Dies" on March 15, 2019 via Willowtip Records. The band features Jim Tasikas and Brian Mason on guitars, George Kollias (NILE) on drums / vocals and Ed Paulsen on bass. The album was recorded at Watchmen Studios, Lockport, New York and Burnt […]

December 07, 2018

German Death Metallers ICHOR are streaming their fourth full-length "Hadal Ascending" in its entirety at this location now. The album is out now via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork (CD, digital) and Wooaaargh Records (vinyl). More about ICHOR at www.facebook.com/ichorofficial

December 05, 2018

On January 25, 2019 War Anthem Records will release a split MCD from Colombian Death Metallers SOL DE SANGRE and Spanish Death / Thrashers PANICO AL MIEDO. It will be entitled "La Senda De La Muerte" and features two cover songs of each band. SOL DE SANGRE present ENTOMBED’s ‘Revel In Flesh’ and UNLEASHED’s ‘Before […]

December 04, 2018

Destruktion Records have just released a limited cassette edition (200 copies) of the MATTERHORN debut full length "Crass Cleansing". It comes as a pro-printed tape with full colored cover. For ordering details go to www.destruktionshop.de

December 03, 2018

Dutch Thrash Metallers DISQUIET have just released a video for the song ‘Designed To Violate’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s third full-length which will be released via Soulseller Records sometime in 2019. From December 06 to December 15, 2018 DISQUIET will be supporting SIX FEET UNDER on their European […]

December 02, 2018

Selfmadegod Records have released a compilation CD from Polish technical Death Metallers REDEMPTOR . It is entitled "The Becoming (2005 – 2011)" and features the band’s "None Pointless Balance" debut album (2005), the "Nanosynthesis" demo (2009) and the "4th Density" EP (2011). The artwork was created by REDEMPTOR singer Xaay (BEHEMOTH, NECROPHAGIST, NILE, ABYSMAL TORTMENT). […]

November 30, 2018

Spanish Doom / Death Metallers ONIROPHAGUS will release their second full length "Endarkenment (Illumination Through Putrefaction)" on February 19, 2019 through Xtreem Music. The band went through some line-up changes since their first album "Prehuman" (2013) but according to their label "still managed to retain the essence of their sound, turning it even heavier and […]

November 29, 2018

ROTTING CHRIST have just premiered a first track from their upcoming new album "The Heretics". You can check out the lyric video for ‘Fire, God And Fear’ at this location. The album was recorded at Pentagram Studios in Athens, Greece with producer Sakis Tolis and mixed by Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden. […]

November 28, 2018

On March 08, 2019 MISERY INDEX will release their sixth full-length "Rituals Of Power" via Season of Mist. The artwork was created by Raphael Gabrio and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Universal Untruths’, ‘Decline And Fall’, ‘The Choir Invisible’, ‘New Salem’, ‘Hammering The Nails’, ‘Rituals Of Power’, ‘They Always Come Back’, ‘I Disavow’ and ‘Naysayer’. […]

November 27, 2018

Zurich, Switzerland based TRIUMPH OF DEATH will be playing HELLHAMMER’s music on stage in 2019. The band, that is supposed to be a very respectful and authentic tribute to HELLHAMMER, was founded by former HELLHAMMER / CELTIC FROST (and current TRIPTYKON, NIRYTH) member Tom Gabriel Warrior (vocals / guitar). The line-up is completed by Mia Wallace (NIRYTH, THE TRUE […]

November 25, 2018

To celebrate the band’s 35th anniversary Memento Mori will release a 2 CD compilation from Dutch Death / Thrashers THANATOS next year. It will feature the following recordings: "Speed Kills" (Demo 1984), "Rebirth" (Demo 1986), "The Day Before Tomorrow…" (Demo 1987), "Omnicoitor" (Demo 1989), "Unreleased Live Tape" (1985), "Pre-production Tape" (1991) and 2 old re-recorded […]

November 23, 2018

ROTTEN SOUND will be touring Europe again in February and March 2019 in support of their latest EP "Suffer To Abuse". The band will first support NAPALM DEATH on 4 Finnish dates, with 13 headliner gigs in 10 European countries to follow. Support on those shows will come from IMPLORE. More ROTTEN SOUND information at […]

November 22, 2018

French Death / Thrashers MORTAL SCEPTER will release their debut full length "Where Light Suffocates" on January 22, 2019 via Xtreem Music. The band released their first demo back in 2014, followed by the 6-song EP "As Time Sharpens the Sentence" in 2015 (through the Dark Descent Records sublabel Unspeakable Axe Records). The tracklist for […]

November 20, 2018

CAIXÃO is a new band from Brazil, musically in the vein of SARCÓFAGO, SEPULTURA, HELLHAMMER, BATHORY and SODOM, with members and ex – members of POISONOUS, MORBID PERVERSION, IMPETUOUS RAGE, MYSTIFIER and GLOOMY MISANTHROPY. A pro-tape will be avaliable shortly via Diabolous Productions. You can already check out a digital version of "Black Coffin Entities" […]

November 16, 2018

On January 18, 2019 Nuclear Blast Records will release the new MALEVOLENT CREATION album "The 13th Beast". It will be available as black and limited coloured vinyl LP (plus 4-page LP booklet), CD and digitally. The album was once again mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio and the cover artwork was created […]

November 15, 2018

Innsbruck, Austria based Crossover Party Thrashers INSANITY ALERT have released a video from their upcoming third full length "666-Pack". You can watch ‘All Mosh / No Brain’ at this location. The cover artwork was created by Mark Riddick and the album’s full tracklist reads like this: ‘Thirstkiller’, ‘The Body Of The Christ Is The Parasite’, […]

November 13, 2018

On December 14, 2018 UK’s VENOM will release their 15th studio album via Spinefarm Records. It is entitled "Storm The Gates" and was produced by bassplayer / vocalist Conrad "Cronos" Lant himself. The album features the following tracks: ‘Bring Out Your Dead’, Notorious’, ‘I Dark Lord’, ‘100 Miles To Hell’, ‘Dark Night (Of The Soul)’, […]

November 09, 2018

Mexico / Cyprus based Black / Death Metallers FORBIDDEN RITES have just released their debut album "Pantheon Arcanum" via GrimmDistribution. The drums were recorded at Steel Fortress Studio in Nicosia, Cyprus and guitars, bass and vocals at Sound Village Studio in Toluca Mexico. It was mastered in Germany by Andy Classen (ROTTING CHRIST, ASPHYX, KRISIUN) […]

November 08, 2018

Norwegian Black Metallers RAGNAROK have entered Sweden’s Endarker Studio (with Devo of MARDUK once again) to record their ninth, as yet untitled, full-length album. It is scheduled to be released in late May 2019 via Agonia Records. All instruments have already recorded and the vocals will be added in January. Later this month RAGNAROK will […]

November 07, 2018

L.A. Thrashers ANGER AS ART have just released a lyric video for their new studio track ‘Everybody Dies’. The song appears as a bonus track on the band’s forthcoming live album "Fast As Fuck!" You can check out the video here. More about ANGER AS ART at www.facebook.com/angerasart Baltimore, Maryland based brutal Death Metallers VISCERAL […]

November 06, 2018

British / American NWOBHM three-piece RAVEN will release a new live album via Steamhammer Records / SPV on January 18, 2019. It will be entitled "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg" and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Destroy All Monsters’, ‘Hell Patrol’, ‘All For One’, ‘Hung Drawn And Quartered’, ‘Rock Until You Drop’, […]

November 04, 2018

Finnish Death Metallers CORPSESSED have just released a video for ‘Graveborne’ at this location. The song is taken off the band’s upcoming new album "Impetus Of Death" which will be out on November 23, 2018 via Dark Descent Records. More about CORPSESSED at www.facebook.com/corpsessed

November 03, 2018

Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have just posted a teaser for their upcoming new album "Instructed Insanity" at this location. The album will be released sometime in 2019. More about BLOOD RED THRONE at www.facebook.com/bloodredthroneofficial German Death Metallers ICHOR have published a video for "Tales From The Depths" over here. The song will appear […]

November 02, 2018

French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH will kick off their Asian tour in support of their latest album "Satanic Slavery" at the Morbid Metal Fest in Singapore today. Frontman Vlad comments on the tour as follows: "We are back in Asia to deliver our pure satanic Death Metal. Many people are waiting for us for many years, […]

November 01, 2018

San Jose, California’s one-man old school Death Metal band RIPPED TO SHREDS have just released a limited vinyl edition of their debut album "Mai-zang" via Night Rhythms. It is limited to 150 copies (50 "bone" / 100 black) with screen printed, hand-numbered jacket and double-sided 11×11 insert. The album was previously released through Necrolatry Records […]

October 30, 2018

L.A. Thrashers ANGER AS ART have released a lyric video for ‘Hammer, Blade And Twisting Fire’. You can check it out at this location. The track appears on the band’s upcoming live album "Fast As Fuck!", which you can pre-order right here. More about ANGER AS ART at www.facebook.com/angerasart Italy’s Post-Black / Doom Metallers DEADLY […]

October 28, 2018

Polish blackened Death Metallers MESMERIZED are about to release a new EP entitled "Extermination" via Psycho Records. It is the first release of the band since their last album "Antihuman Inferno" from 2011. More info and updates at www.facebook.com/wydawnictwo-psycho-139328649458036

October 26, 2018

Uppsala, Sweden based THIRD STORM have just released another track of their upcoming debut full-length "The Grand Manifestation" at this location. The album will be released on November 09, 2018 via Dark Descent Records and is supposed to be "a well-crafted blend of Black, Death, Doom and Thrash Metal". The following tracks will appear on […]

October 25, 2018

On December 21, 2018 Ván Records will release "The Scythe Of Cosmic Chaos", the new album from German Death Metallers SULPHUR AEON, on double vinyl, CD and digitally. You can already check out a first track (‘Yuggothian Spell’) right here. For all additional band info and updates visit www.facebook.com/sulphuraeon Danish Black Metallers BLODARV will release […]

October 24, 2018

Chicago, Illinois based blackened Death Metallers BLOOD OF THE WOLF have been signed by Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. On November 16, 2018 a double record collection entitled "Album I + II" will be released on CD and digitally. It features the band’s first full-length "I: The Law Of Retaliation" from 2015 and its follow-up […]

October 23, 2018

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have just premiered an old school, VHS style music video for the track ‘Sung To Possess’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s latest album "Chaos Manifesto" which is out on Agonia Records. For all additional information visit www.demonical.net or www.facebook.com/demonicalofficial Norwegian Black Metallers BLODHEMN have signed a […]

October 22, 2018

Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON have released a lyric video for ‘Luciferian Mystical Awakening’ at this location. The song is taken from their new album "Patriarchs Of Evil" which has just been released via Agonia Records. More VARATHRON info at www.facebook.com/varathronofficial Brazilian Black Metallers MYSTIFIER will kick off their upcoming European tour at the Dvorana Gustaf […]

October 20, 2018

Swedish old school blackened doomy Death / Thrash Metallers THIRD STORM have just released a new track from their upcoming full-length "A Grand Manifestation". You can listen to ‘As The Stars Watched The Birth Of Eternity’ at this location. The album will be released on November 09, 2018 via Dark Descent Records. For more information […]

October 17, 2018

Baltimore, Maryland based brutal Death Metallers VISCERAL DISGORGE have been signed by Agonia Records. On October 21, 2018 the band will start a North American tour with SUFFOCATION, CATTLE DECAPITATION and KRISIUN in Wantagh, New York. The tour will end on November 17, 2018 in Reading, Pennsylvania. You can watch the tour trailer at this […]

October 16, 2018

The self-titled AU-DESSUS debut has just been re-issued via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions on digipak CD and limited edition gatefold vinyl. It was originally released on Witching Hour Productions back in 2015. More band info at www.facebook.com/audessusabove Finnish Death Metallers CORPSESSED are now streaming ‘Endless Plains Of Dust’, a track off the band’s upcoming […]

October 15, 2018

Los Angeles based Thrashers ANGER AS ART will release their first live album on November 23, 2018 via Malevolence Records. It is entitled "Fast As Fuck!" and was recorded on February 03, 2018 at ChiCali Lounge in Monterey Park, California. The album features 16 tracks, including three new studio tracks as a bonus. The complete […]

October 12, 2018

After having already re-issued "Hail Infernal Darkness" (on vinyl) and "Feeding Hell’s Furnace" (on cassette) French Krucyator Productions recently also re-issued the DRAWN AND QUARTERED debut album "To Kill Is Human" and the demo "Proliferation Of Disease" on CD. For ordering details check out www.krucyatorproductions.com. More about DRAWN AND QUARTERED at www.facebook.com/drawnandquartered German Occult Death […]

October 11, 2018

German blackened Death Metallers ICHOR will release their fourth full-length "Hadal Ascending" on December 07, 2018 via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork (CD, digital) and Wooaaargh Records (vinyl). The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio in Poland (BEHEMOTH, HATE, DECAPITATED, VADER) and the cover artwork was painted by Par Olofsson (ABORTED, THE FACELESS, IMMORTAL). […]

October 09, 2018

On December 14, 2018 German old school Death Metallers DEMONBREED will release a new mini album via Testimony Records. The follow-up to their 2016 debut full-length "Where Gods Come To Die" will be entitled "Hunting Heretics" and features the following five new tracks: ‘Fear The Verdict’, ‘Deadly Superstition’, ‘Confessions In Fire’, ‘Suprema’ and ‘Hunting Heretics’. […]

October 04, 2018

Småland, Sweden based Black Metallers BLOOD OF SERPENTS have released their sophomore album "Sulphur Sovereign" a week ago via Non Serviam Records. A video for the opening track ‘Mater Tenebris’ is now streaming right here. A full album stream is furthermore available at this location. More about BLOOD OF SERPENTS at www.facebook.com/bloodofserpents Horror Pain Gore […]

October 03, 2018

HATE ETERNAL are now streaming ‘All Hope Destroyed’, the third track from their forthcoming new full length "Upon Desolate Sands", at this location. The album will be released on October 26, 2018 via Season Of Mist. Mastermind Erik Rutan comments: "’All Hope Destroyed’ is an anomaly on the new record. Controlled chaos yet unbridled insanity […]

October 02, 2018

Polands Black / Death Metallers BEHEMOTH have released another video from their upcoming new album "I Loved You At Your Darkest". You can check out ‘Bartzabel’ at this location.The album will be released next Friday, October 05, 2018. More about BEHEMOTH at www.facebook.com/behemoth Swedish Death Metallers VANHELGD are streaming a new song, entitled ‘Profaned Is […]

October 01, 2018

The new CHAPEL OF DISEASE album "…And As We Have Seen The Storm, We Have Embraced The Eye" will be released on November 23, 2018 via Ván Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Void Of Words’, ‘Oblivious – Obnoxious – Defiant’, ‘Song Of The Gods’, ‘Null’, ‘1.000 Different Paths’ and ‘The Sound Of […]

September 29, 2018

Swedish blackened Death Metallers NIGHT CROWNED will release their debut 3-track mini CD "Humanity Will Echo Out" on November 30, 2018 via Black Lion Records. The band features current and past members of THE CROWN, DARK FUNERAL, NIGHTRAGE and CIPHER SYSTEM. You can already listen to the track ‘Nocturnal Pulse’ at this location. More band […]

September 27, 2018

Norwegian old school Death Metallers OBLITERATION will release their fourth album “Cenotaph Obscure” on November 23, 2018 via Indie Recordings. It was recorded at Studio Cobra in Stockholm, Sweden with Martin "Konie" Ehrencrona. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Cenotaph Obscure’, ‘Tumulus Of Ancient Bones’, ‘Orb’, ‘Eldritch Summoning’, ‘Detestation Rite’, ‘Onto Damnation’ and ‘Charnel Plains’. […]

September 26, 2018

‘Diminished Unto Lunacy’, a song from THE HERETICS FORK‘s forthcoming album "Tormentore" is available for streaming at this location now. You can stream another track ( ‘Sacrosanct Disembowelment’) right here. The album will be released on October 31, 2018 via P2 Records. More info about these brutal Death Metallers you will find at www.facebook.com/p2loggia BLOOD […]

September 25, 2018

Chile based Death Metallers PULVERIZED will release their debut album "Monuments Of Misanthropy" on October 13, 2018 via Krucyator Productions. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at DM6 Studio by Pablo Clares in Santiago, Chile and the cover art was created by Adi Dechristianize of Dechristianize Art. One of the album tracks, ‘Aniquilación Genética, is […]

September 24, 2018

In late October Darkness Shall Rise Productions will release a limited edition (500 handnumbered copies) deluxe tape box from Sweden’s NIHILIST. It will be entitled "Carnal Leftovers" and includes the following 5 tapes: "Premature Autopsy" (Demo 1988), "Only Shreds Remain" (Demo 1989), "Drowned" (Demo 1989), "The Head Not Found" and "The Drowned" sessions (1989) plus […]

September 21, 2018

On October 30, 2018 Krucyator Productions will release a cassette edition of "Blood Eel", the latest album from Chicago, Illinois based Black / Death Metallers KOMMANDANT. It originally came out on CD a few weeks ago via Aeternitas Tenebrarum Musicae Fundamentum (limited to 300 copies). A full album stream is available at this location. More […]

September 20, 2018

Technical Death Metallers SEROCS (featuring members of FIRST FRAGMENT, CHTHE’ILIST, FUNEBRARUM and BENIGHTED) have just released a track off their upcoming fourth album "The Phobos / Deimos Suite". You can listen to ‘Nihilus’ here. The album will be released on October 26, 2018 via Everlasting Spew Records. For all additional band information visit www.facebook.com/serocsband ‘Beyond […]

September 19, 2018

On October 12, 2018 Cantabrian brutal Death Metallers GATHERING DARKNESS will release a new 7" entitled "The Inexorable End" to celebrate their 20th anniversary. One of the EP tracks, ‘The Hermetic Circle (/) (XX)’, is available for streaming at the band’s Bandcamp site. The complete "The Inexorable End" tracklist reads like this: ‘We Fall’, ‘The […]

September 18, 2018

New Hampshire based melodic blackened Death Metallers SOLIUM FATALIS have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Threshold’ right here. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming fourth album "Genetically Engineered To Enslave", which will be released on October 13, 2018. More SOLIUM FATALIS information at www.facebook.com/soliumfatalis

September 15, 2018

Virginia Beach based technical melodic Death Metallers ARSIS have just released the first part of a video interview series, featuring vocalist / guitarist James Malone and Brandon Ellis of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. The series is supposed to be released weekly and its first part has just been posted at this location. "Visitant" will be […]

September 14, 2018

Lycanthropic Chants will release the debut demo of German Death Metallers REPULSIVE FEAST on tape today. It is entitled “Demo #1” and will be limited to 100 hand numbered copies. Each copy also includes a digital download code. You can check out one of the demo songs (‘Maggots’) right here. The tape is on sale […]

September 13, 2018

New Jersey based Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR will embark on their first ever European tour in October 2018. The tour kicks off on October 03, 2018 in Augsburg (Germany) and ends on October 18, 2018 in Berlin (Germany). Support comes from CARNAL TOMB. More info and updates at www.facebook.com/sentienthorrorofficial Pennsylvania based old school Death Metallers […]

September 12, 2018

North German Death Metallers WEAK ASIDE have just released a video for the song ‘Until You Died’. You can check it out at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming new album "Forward Into Darkness", which will be released via F.D.A. Records on September, 28, 2018. More about WEAK ASIDE at www.facebook.com/weakaside

September 11, 2018

Dutch Death Metallers GRIM FATE have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their first full length album. The recording sessions will start in October at Triple Seis Sound and the album will be mixed and mastered by Jonny Petterson (ASHCLOUD / WOMBBATH) at Studio Unbound. The release is scheduled for the first […]

September 08, 2018

Swedish Black / Death Metallers THIRD STORM will release their debut full length "A Grand Manifestation" on November 09, 2018 via Dark Descent Records. A lyric video for the album track ‘In Wrath Enshrouded’ can already be watched at this location. More band information you will find at www.thirdstorm.nu or www.facebook.com/thirdstorm On November 02, 2018 […]

September 07, 2018

"Death Will Prevail", the debut EP from Chile based Death Metallers HALLUX VALGUS, has just been released through Ex Nihilo Music. It is limited to 500 copies and the first 25 come with a free embroidered HALLUX VALGU patch. A video for the track ‘Slaughter Lambs’ can be watched right here. More band info you […]

September 06, 2018

‘Devotion (Blood For Ink)’, a track from the upcoming new HORRENDOUS full length "Idol", is streaming at this location now. The album will be released on September 28, 2018 via Season Of Mist. More about HORRENDOUS at www.facebook.com/horrendousdeathmetal Swedish Black Metallers CRAFT will re-issue "Total Soul Rape", their debut album from 2000, on October 26, […]

September 05, 2018

German progressive Death Metallers OBSCURA will kick off their European tour in support of their latest album "Diluvium" on February 01, 2019 in München, Germany. The tour will end on February 23, 2019 in Salzburg, Austria. Support comes from FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON and FIRST FRAGMENT. For all further information and updates go to www.facebook.com/realmofobscura On September […]

September 04, 2018

Swedish Death Metallers VANHELGD have just released a first song from their upcoming fifth full-length "Deimos Sanktuarium" which will be released on October 12, 2018 via Pulverised Records (Dark Descent Records is handling North American territories). You can listen to ‘A Plea For Divine Necromancy’ at this location. The album was recorded at Studio Underjord […]

September 01, 2018

‘Sacrosanct Disembowelment’, a song from "Tormentore", the forthcoming album of ultra brutal Death Metallers THE HERETICS FORK, is available for streaming at this location now. The album will be released via P2 Records on October 31, 2018. It features the following eight tracks: ‘Realms Of Unmitigated Anguish’, ‘Concealed In Infamy’, ‘Sacrosanct Disembowelment’, ‘The Malefic Womb’, […]

August 31, 2018

US Black Metal two-piece UNHOLY BAPTISM are streaming another track (‘Peering Into The Flames Of Enlightenment’) from their forthcoming sophomore album "Volume I: The Bonds Of Servitude" at this location now. The album will be released on October 05, 2018. The previously released track (‘Whispers Of Power Eternal’) can still be checked out here. More […]

August 30, 2018

Chile / Sweden based Black Metallers XALPEN, featuring bassplayer / vocalist Alvaro Lillo (EXECRATOR, KAKO DAIMON, UNDERCROFT, WATAIN live) and Juan Pablo Nuñez (guitars & vocals), are currently streaming a track from their upcoming EP "Wowk Otrr" over here. The EP will be released through Morbid Skull Records on CD, vinyl and cassette on September […]

August 29, 2018

On September 21, 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a split album of the two Midwest Black Metal acts TERRANAUT and CHAOSOPHY. You can already listen to a song from each band at the following locations: ‘Beneath The Water Lillies‘ (TERRANAUT) and ‘Whores Of The Christ God‘ (CHAOSOPHY). TERRANAUT will be featured on […]

August 28, 2018

Swedish Black Metallers BLOOD OF SERPENTS will release their sophomore full length "Sulphur Sovereign" on September 25, 2018 via Non Serviam Records. The album track ‘In Darkness, Brotherhood’ is already streaming at this location and the first single ‘Devil’s Tongue’ is still available right here. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/bloodofserpents Eastern Sierra […]

August 24, 2018

"The Offerings Of Seven", the second full length from Florida based Black / Death Metallers GNOSIS, will be released on CD via Terror From Hell Records on September 21, 2018. The LP edition will follow later this year. More about GNOSIS at www.facebook.com/gnosis.fl On September 06, 2018 Terror From Hell Records will furthermore re-release the CADAVERIC […]

August 23, 2018

Milwaukee Black Metallers PREZIR have just released a lyric video for the title track of their forthcoming album "As Rats Devour Lions". You can check it out at this location. A second single (‘Hamatsa Death Ritual’) can still be streamed here. The album will be released on September 17, 2018 through Godz Ov War Productions. […]

August 22, 2018

Southern Germany based old school Death Metallers ORGANIC have inked a deal with Testimony Records. The band’s debut full-length "Carved In Flesh" will be released on November 16, 2018 on CD, tape, vinyl and digitally. It was recorded and mixed at Sound Control Studio with Lukas Flarer. A first track (‘Macabre Rites’) can already be […]

August 21, 2018

Santiago, Chile based Death Metallers PULVERIZED are streaming the track ‘Devoción’ at this location now. It is taken from their upcoming debut full length "Monuments Of Misanthropy", which will be released via Krucyator Productions on October 13, 2018. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at DM6 Studio by Pablo Clares in Santiago, Chile and […]

August 20, 2018

On October 31, 2018 P2 Records will release "Tormentore", the debut full length from THE HERETICS FORK. The band operates under strict conditions of anonymity, preferring to let their brutal Death Metal stand on its own. More info at www.facebook.com/p2records

August 16, 2018

Georgian Funeral Doom Metallers ENNUI will release their upcoming fourth album "End Of The Circle" on September 05, 2018 via Non Serviam Records. It was mixed and mastered at Grindhouse Studios in Athens and the cover artwork was created by W. Smerdulak. The track ‘The Withering Part I – Of Hollow Us’ is already streaming […]

August 15, 2018

Japanese Grinders RETORTION TERROR will release a new, self-titled EP via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on September 14, 2018. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Choke Pear’, ‘Hito Wo Norowaba’, ‘Quagmire’, ‘Grind The Leeches’, ‘Hunt The Blind’ and ‘I Wanna Live’. You can already listen to the opening track ‘Choke Pear’ right here. The […]

August 11, 2018

On August 24, 2018 Greyhaze Records will re-release SARCÓFAGO‘s "The Worst" on vinyl and cassette. The album’s audio went through a high-quality remastering process, including audio sourced from the original master tapes. The reissue will also come with an expanded visual package, including previously unavailable photos from the album’s photo session. A promo video for […]

August 08, 2018

Canadian Black Metallers THE PROJECTIONIST will release their third album "Visits From The NightHag Part 1"on September 30, 2018 via Appalachian Noise Records on vinyl, in 3 different colors, limited to 300 copies. The entire album is the story of a projectionist, narrated in the style of a Shakespearean play. The track ‘Act 4. What […]

August 06, 2018

Swedish Death Metallers VANHELGD will release their fifth full-length "Deimos Sanktuarium" on October 10, 2018 via Pulverised Records. Dark Descent Records will be handling North American territories. It was recorded at Studio Underjord with Joona Hassinen (YEAR OF THE GOAT, SATURNALIA TEMPLE, OCEAN CHIEF) and mixed / mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, […]

August 04, 2018

England’s Black Metallers MEADS OF ASPHODEL will release a split CD with Chinese Folk Metallers SONG OF CHU in mid September via Godreah Records. It will feature new material from both bands as well as guest appearances from Mirai (SIGH) and Alan Davey (HAWKWIND, GUNSLINGER). The sixth MEADS OF ASPHODEL album "Running Out Of Time […]

August 03, 2018

Polands BEHEMOTH will release their new album "I Loved You At Your Darkest" on October 05, 2018 via Nuclear Blast Records. A music video for the song ‘God = Dog’ is already available at this location. "I Loved You At Your Darkest" was self-produced by the band, Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES) co-produced the drum […]

August 02, 2018

"Umbra Regit", the debut demo from Salvadorian Black / Thrasher WITCHGÖAT, has just been released via Morbid Skull Records. The tapes were sold out within a few days after issuing the pre-order, but a full stream of the demo is still available at this location. More about WITCHGÖAT at www.facebook.com/witchgoatsv New Hampshire based melodic blackened […]

July 30, 2018

German Thrashers PANZER SQUAD have just released another track from their upcoming new album "Ruins". You can check out ‘Escapist’ at this location now. The album opener ‘Extinction’ is still streaming right here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Extinction’, ‘Death Toll’, ‘Escapist’, ‘Sewer Rat’, ‘Societal Funeral’, ‘Singular Purpose’, ‘Shut In’, ‘Victims Of War’, ‘Delusionist’, […]

July 28, 2018

A full album stream of HELLISH‘s upcoming new full length "The Spectre Of Lonely Souls" is available at this location now. It will be released on August 31, 2018 via Unspeakable Axe Records. More about these Chilean Black / Thrashers at www.facebook.com/hellishchile

July 27, 2018

After almost 8 years of silence issue # 5 of DEADLY ILLNESS zine has finally been released. It comes with 52 b/w pages and features interviews with Steve Digorgio (on his Jazz / Fusion project from the 90s, DARK HALL), OPIUM LORD, STREAKS RECORDS, OHYDA, CADAVERIC INCUBATOR, NECROLEPSY, VIOLENT HAMMER, CHURCH OF MISERY, INTOLERABLE NOISECHESTRA, […]

July 25, 2018

Salvadoran Black / Thrashers WITCHGÖAT will release their debut demo "Umbra Regit" through Morbid Skull Records next week. It is limited to 20 black shells and 13 white shells, stained with putrid blood. The demo was immediately sold out after the pre-order option was issued by the label. The opening track ‘Emanations From The Underworld’ […]

July 24, 2018

ROTTING CHRIST have just released a lyric video for the track ‘Pir Threontai’ at this location. The track appears on the re-release of their 2010 album "Aealo". The band is currently in the studio recording their new album which will be released through Season Of Mist in 2019. More about ROTTING CHRIST at www.facebook.com/rotting-christ-290468585669 California […]

July 21, 2018

Seattle based Death Metallers DRAWN AND QUARTERED are now streaming ‘Nefarious Rites’, the opening track from their upcoming new full length "The One Who Lurks", at this location. The album will be released via Krucyator Productions next week. More about DRAWN AND QUARTERED at www.facebook.com/drawnandquartered Georgian Funeral Doom / Death Metallers ENNUI will release their […]

July 18, 2018

Australian Death Metallers ESKHATON have just released a lyric video for ‘Culthulunatic’. You can watch it right here. The track appears on the band’s new album "Omegalitheos", which has been released on June 20, 2018 through Lavadome Productions. A full album stream is furthermore available at the label’s Bandcamp site. More about ESKHATON at www.facebook.com/eskhaton666 […]

July 17, 2018

Swedish Death Metallers GRISLY will release their debut album "The Spectral Wars" through Xtreem Music on September 12, 2018. The cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Consumed From Beneath’, ‘Rot To The Living’, ‘Parasite Parasite’, ‘The Casket Eaters’, ‘Teeth That Rips’, ‘Bring Out The Horrors’, ‘Supernatural Warfare’, […]

July 16, 2018

DEICIDE’s new album “Overtures Of Blasphemy” will be released on September 14, 2018 via Century Media Records. The following twelve tracks will appear on it: ‘One With Satan’, ‘Crawled From The Shadows’, ‘Seal The Tomb Below’, ‘Compliments Of Christ’, ‘All That Is Evil’, ‘Excommunicated’, ‘Anointed In Blood’, ‘Crucified Soul Of Salvation’, ‘Defying The Sacred’, ‘Consumed […]

July 14, 2018

Greek Death Metallers GRAVEWARDS have just released another track from their forthcoming debut full-length "Ruinous Ensoulment". You can listen to ‘Souls Twisted Beyond Recognition’ right here. The opener ‘Sworn In Denial-Omega Syndrome’ is additionally still streaming at this location. The album will be released on July 27, 2018 through Unspeakable Axe Records (it will be […]

July 12, 2018

Poland’s Black Metallers OCCULTUM have just released their second album "In Nomine Rex Inferni" via Old Temple. All copies were released on gold CDs and are hand numbered. All further OCCULTUM info at www.facebook.com/occultum-1503781133262749 South Carolina based Death Metallers HORRENDOUS have just premiered a first track of their forthcoming new album "Idol". You can check […]

July 10, 2018

Old Temple have released a cassette boxset of Poland’s Black / Death Metallers PANDEMONIUM entitled "Pazuzu Tape Box". It is limited to 66 handnumbered copies and includes the following four cassettes: "Devilri" (+ rehearsal 91), "The Ancient Catatonia" (full 10 song version), "Misanthropy" and "Nihilist". All cassettes come in a closed extra elegant box. You […]

July 07, 2018

On August 24, 2018 Greyhaze Records will re-release SARCÓFAGO‘s last album "The Worst" (from 1996) on vinyl and cassette formats for the first time. The album’s audio went through a high-quality remastering process, including audio sourced from original master tapes. The re-release also comes with an expanded visual package including previously unavailable photos from the […]

July 06, 2018

American Death / Black Metallers CAST THE STONE have just released a video for their INFESTDEAD cover ‘Jesusatan’. You can check it out right here. The track will appear on the band’s forthcoming EP "Empyrean Atrophy", which will be released on August 31, 2018 via Agonia Records. The EP was produced by Dan Swanö and […]

July 05, 2018

On September 07, 2018 Tampa, Florida based Death Metallers MONSTROSITY will finally release their new full length "The Passage Of Existence" via Metal Blade Records. It is the band’s first album since "Spiritual Apocalypse" from 2007. The following tracks will appear on "The Passage Of Existence": ‘Cosmic Pandemia’, ‘Kingdom Of Fire’, ‘Radiated’, Solar Vacuum’, ‘The […]

July 04, 2018

French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH (www.facebook.com/necrowretch) will embark on a full European tour with Australia’s CEMETERY URN (www.facebook.com/cemeteryurn) in September. The tour kicks off at the Killtown Death Fest in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 06, 2018 and ends on September 21, 2018 in Germany at the NRW Death Fest. A couple of dates are still available, […]

July 03, 2018

German extreme Thrashers PANZER SQUAD will release their debut full length "Ruins" via Testimony Records on August 31, 2018 on CD, limited vinyl (100 gold / 200 black) and digitally. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Extinction’, ‘Death Toll’, ‘Escapist’, ‘Sewer Rat’, ‘Societal Funeral’, ‘Singular Purpose’, ‘Shut In’, ‘Victims Of War’, ‘Delusionist’, ‘Approaching […]

July 02, 2018

Northern Germany based Death Metallers WEAK ASIDE will release their third full length album "Forward Into Darkness" on September 28, 2018 via FDA Records. It was recorded at Desert Inn Studio and mixed / mastered by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studio. The cover artwork was created by Necromaniac Artworks. The full tracklist of the album […]

June 29, 2018

Turkey based Death Metallers BURIAL INVOCATION have just premiered the song ‘Visions Of The Hereafter’ at this location. It is taken from their forthcoming album "Abiogenesis", which will be released via Dark Descent Records on July 06, 2018 on limited edition vinyl. CD and digital release will follow on August 17, 2018. More about BURIAL […]

June 28, 2018

Greek Black Metallers LUCIFER’S CHILD have signed a deal with Agonia Records. The band is currently finishing the recordings to the follow-up of their 2015 debut "The Wiccan" (Dark Essence Records, 2015) in Athens. The line-up of LUCIFER’S CHILD features members of ROTTING CHRIST, NIGHTFALL and CHAOSTAR. More info and updates at www.facebook.com/luciferschildmusic

June 27, 2018

Singaporean Black Metallers INFERNAL EXECRATOR will release their second full-length “Obsolete Ordinance” on July 27, 2018 via Pulverised Records. It was recorded at Altar 47 with Nizam Aziz, mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studio and features guest contributions from Ex Ipsis-Mors (SACRILEGIOUS RITE), Infernal Vlad (CULT OF FIRE) and Ludo Lejeune (aka Ludo Evil). The […]

June 26, 2018

Montreal based progressive technical Death Metallers BOOKAKEE are streaming their new album "Ignominies" in its entirety at this location now. The mixing, mastering and drum recording took place at Christian Donaldson’s (CRYPTOPSY) studio The Grid. The vocals, guitars and bass were recorded by BOOKAKEE vocalist Simon Pierre Gagnon in his home studio. The album will […]

June 22, 2018

Chilean Thrashers HELLISH have just released a track from their forthcoming album "The Spectre Of Lonely Souls". You can check out ‘The Screams Come From Inside’ at this location. Another track of the album (‘The Walker Of Shadows’) is available right here. The album will be released on July 27, 2018 via Unspeakable Axe Records […]

June 21, 2018

New York City based Death Metallers FIRE FOR EFFECT have signed a deal with Agonia Records. The band features founder / guitarist Gio Geraca (ex – MALEVOLENT CREATION), vocalist Bret Hoffman (ex – MALEVOLENT CREATION) and drummer Derek Roddy (ex – HATE ETERNAL, ex – NILE). Bassist Paul Mcbride (ENDS) completes the band’s line-up. The […]

June 20, 2018

Swedish Black Metallers CRAFT are streaming their entire new album "White Noise And Black Metal" at this location now. It will be released next Friday (June 22, 2018) via Season Of Mist. More about CRAFT at www.facebook.com/craftblackmetal Greek Death Metallers GRAVEWARDS will release their debut full-length "Ruinous Ensoulment" on July 27, 2018 via Unspeakable Axe […]

June 13, 2018

Maltese Death Metallers BEHEADED have signed a deal with Agonia Records. Vocalist Frank Calleja commented on this as follows: "The unholy alliance between BEHEADED and Agonia Records has begun for us to carry forward the legacy of the beast and let the horror breathe. Death is coming." BEHEADED’s last album "Beast Incarnate" was released via […]

June 12, 2018

Seattle based Death Metallers DRAWN AND QUARTERED will release their seventh album "The One Who Lurks" on July 27, 2018 via Krucyator Productions. One of the tracks, ‘Deliverance To The Worms’, is already available for streaming at this location. In an official statement, the band commented on the song as follows: "A merciless onslaught upon […]

June 11, 2018

Dutch Death Metallers BLOODGOD will split up after their final show on June 30, 2018 at Big Ass Metal Fest # 21 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The band’s latest music video for ‘t Schrickelik Tempeest’ can still be watched at this location. For all further information check out www.bloodgod.nl or www.facebook.com/bloodgod.metal

June 09, 2018

Tennessee based Death Metallers ACT OF IMPALEMENT will release their debut album via Unspeakable Axe Records (CD) and Caligari Records (cassette and LP) on August 17, 2018. A first preview track (‘Pax Romana’) is already streaming here. More about ACT OF IMPALEMENT at www.facebook.com/actofimpalement

June 08, 2018

American Death / Black Metallers CAST THE STONE have just released a first track from their upcoming six-track EP "Empyrean Atrophy". You can check out a lyric video for ‘As The Dead Lie’ right here. The EP will be released through Agonia Records on August 31, 2018. It was produced by Dan Swanö and features […]

June 07, 2018

In September 2018 Triumph Ov Death Records (under exclusive licence from Season of Mist) will release a vinyl only live album from French blackened Death Metallers NECROWRETCH. It will be entitled "Welcome To Your Funeral" and was recorded during the band’s Satanic Slavery Tour. More info and updates via www.necrowretch.net or www.facebook.com/necrowretch

June 06, 2018

Repulsive Echo have signed Miami, Florida based extreme Thrashers CREATE A KILL. The band was formed by two ex – MALEVOLENT CREATION drummers Gus Rios (now on guitar) and Alex Marquez (now on vocals) with Daniel Gonzalez (POSSESSED) on second guitar. The band’s debut full length "Summoned To Rise" was recorded and mixed by Rios […]

June 05, 2018

"A Judgement Divine", the forthcoming new album from Rogers, Arkansas based Black / Death Metal duo TORII, is now streaming in its entirety at the band’s Bandcamp site. The album will be released digitally on June 08, 2018. The cover artwork was created by Cornelius van Haarlem. https://torii.bandcamp.com

June 01, 2018

Seattle based Death Metallers DRAWN AND QUARTERED will release their highly anticipated seventh full length “The One Who Lurks” on July 27, 2018 via Krucyator Productions. The artwork was once again created by Gabriel T Byrne and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Nefarious Rites’, ‘Ravage The Cadaver’, ‘Horned Shadows Rise’, ‘Deliverance To The Worms’, […]

May 31, 2018

Puerto Montt, Chile based Death Metallers HALLUX VALGUS will release a CD-EP entitled "Death Will Prevail", limited to 500 copies, through Ex Nihilo Music. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Twilight Of The Dead’, ‘Crawling Are The Dead’, ‘Hot Puke’, ‘Under The Ritual Of Necromancy’, ‘Slaughter Lambs’ and ‘Only Death Will Prevail’. More info at www.facebook.com/exnihilodistro

May 30, 2018

VENOM INC.‘s Jeffrey "Mantas" Dunn has issued the following statement through his Facebook site yesterday: "April 30th 2018. A day like any other, sun is shining and myself and Anita leave the house to drive to our next village. Anita needs a new inhaler so we call into the pharmacy to collect one… that is […]

May 29, 2018

ROTTING CHRIST have just entered the studio for the recordings of their brand new album, which will be released in early 2019 via Season Of Mist. It will be produced by vocalist Sakis Tolis, while Jens Borgen (AMON AMARTH, KREATOR, DIMMU BORGIR, OPETH, KATATONIA) will once again take over the mix and mastering duties. For […]

May 28, 2018

The first two issues of BLASPHEMOUS MAG # 1 and 2 have just been reprinted via Greek Fryktos Burnings, under licence from the original publisher, The Magus (NECROMANTIA, PRINCIPALITY OF HELL, THOU ART LORD). BLASPHEMOUS MAG was originally released in the early 90s with a typical layout of that period (cut‘n’paste, typewriter, photo collages etc.). […]

May 27, 2018

Colombian blackened Death Metallers VITAM ET MORTEM have released a lyric video for the song ‘Los Cuerpos En El Río’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s sixth full length "El Río De La Muerte", which will be released in August 2018. The album was recorded at Area 51 Studios (Medellin) and […]

May 25, 2018

Algerian Death Metallers LELAHELL have released a video for the song ‘Paramnesia’ right here. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming new album "Alif", which will be released on June 15, 2018 via Metal Age Productions. "Alif" was recorded at Fermata Studio in Algiers and mixed and mastered at Hertz Recording Studio in Poland […]

May 24, 2018

On June 01, 2018 Godz Ov War Productions will release "Ominous Eradication Of Anguished Souls", a new EP from Swiss three-piece Black Metal act LYKHAEON. The 2 featured tracks have a total running time of approximately 30 minutes. A full album stream of their 2015 debut full length "Tanz Der Entleibten" is still available here. […]

May 23, 2018

Rogers, Arkansas based Black / Death Metal duo TORII have just premiered a second track of their forthcoming album "A Judgement Divine". You can stream ‘Gates Of Paradise II: The Cold Masque Of Romance’ right here. The album will be released on June 08, 2018 and the cover artwork was created by Cornelius van Haarlem. […]

May 18, 2018

After 26 years of activity and 10 full length albums released German Thrashers DEW-SCENTED decided to call the quits. In an official statement the band explains the decision as follows: "It’s time to realize that we won’t be able to forge ahead much further because DEW-SCENTED just won’t work without complete and constant dedication. And […]

May 17, 2018

On May 25, 2018 Redefining Darkness Records, in co-operation with Raw Skull Recordz, will release "Morbid Ways To Die", the third full length from German old school Death Metallers SUPREME CARNAGE. For an exclusive VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE stream of one of the album tracks and more detailed SUPREME CARNAGE information read on right here. […]

May 16, 2018

Australia’s NOCTURNAL GRAVES will release their new album "Titan" on May 18, 2018 via Season Of Mist. The following eight tracks will appear on it: ‘Resistance’, ‘Roar Of The Wild’, ‘Ecdysis, Shedding Weak Flesh’, ‘Souls Tribulation’, ‘And Hell Followed Them’, ‘Bow Before None’, ‘Silence The Martyrs’ and ‘Titan’. A full album stream is available right […]

May 14, 2018

Canadian blackend bestial Death Metallers THE BLACK SORCERY will release their debut album “And The Beast Spake Death From Above” at the end of the this month via Krucyator Productions (on tape and digitally) and Hammer of Damnation (on CD). One of the tracks (‘Incursion’) is already available for streaming at this location. More about […]

May 12, 2018

New Jersey based brutal Death Metallers EYE OF THE DESTROYER have released a brand new song entitled ‘Violent By Design’ at this location. The track is taken from their upcoming EP of the same name, which will be released in June. More about EYE OF THE DESTROYER at www.facebook.com/eyeofthedestroyer Swedish Thrashers DEFIATORY have just released […]

May 10, 2018

Spanish Death / Grinders NASTY SURGEONS will release their second album "Infectious Stench" on July 05, 2018 through Xtreem Music. An advance track has already been posted at this location. The band commented on the track as follows: "This is our own tribute to the gods CARCASS. The main riff reminded us from the beginning […]

May 09, 2018

On June 29, 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release the ABCESS album "Horrorhammer" for the first time ever on vinyl. It will be strictly limited to 150 copies and pressed on heavyweight ice blue vinyl. Also included will be an exclusive eyeball ring, eyeball necklace and double-sided postcard featuring brand new commentary on […]

May 05, 2018

"Inferno II", the new album from Italian Black Metallers KYTERION, has just been released via Subsound Records. The concept album deals with the first canticle of Dante Alighieri’s poem "The Divine Comedy" and features vocals in the XIIIth century’s Italian Vernacular language. The following eleven tracks appear on the album: ‘Mal Nati’, ‘Onde La Rena […]

May 02, 2018

Florida Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION have just released a lyric video for ‘Omega Factor’, the title track of the re-release of their 1993 debut album. You can check out the video here. The entire album is furthermore streaming at this location. More about KILLING ADDICTION at www.facebook.com/killingaddiction Horror Pain Gore Death Productions have signed Kentucky […]

May 01, 2018

Austrian Thrashers DEATHSTORM have just released a first track of their upcoming new full length "Reaping What Is Left". You can check out ‘Agent Of Dismay’ at this location. The album will be out on May 25, 2018 via High Roller Records on CD and LP. More about DEATHSTORM at www.facebook.com/deathstormthrash Greek ROTTING CHRIST have […]

April 30, 2018

Japan’s "post-apocalyptic putrid gory grinding" Death Metallers BUTCHER ABC have signed a deal with Selfmadegod Records for the release of their long awaited first full length “North Of Hell”. The album was originally released on Oblitration Records (label of guitarist / vocalist Naru Sekine) in late 2017 for Asian territory only. You can already check […]

April 27, 2018

A full album stream of "Väsen", the third full length of Swedish Black Metallers GRÁ, is available at this location now. The album was recorded during 2017 and 2018 at The Grey Studios in Stockholm, Sweden. It was produced, mixed and mastered by Heljarmadr Productions and the cover artwork was created by Axel Torvenius. "Väsen" […]

April 25, 2018

Portland, Oregon based Death Metallers RITUAL NECROMANCY will release their sophomore album "Disinterred Horror" via Dark Descent Records on May 25, 2018. A video for the album track ‘Command The Sigil’ can already be checked out here. The cover artwork was created by Josh McAlear and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘To Raise The […]

April 24, 2018

‘Traitor Bomb Threat’, a song from the upcoming debut by Canadian Black / Death Metallers THE BLACK SORCERY, is available for streaming at this location now. The album is entitled “And The Beast Spake Death From Above” and will be released on May 29, 2018 through Krucyator Productions (on tape and digitally) and Hammer Of […]

April 21, 2018

Mexico based Death Metallers SUMMONING DEATH have signed a deal with Chaos Records for the release of their debut album “The House That Screamed”, which will be released later this year. The band started as a side project of Ricardo Gil (ex – DENIAL) and Francisco Aguilar (SHUB NIGGURATH) in early 2010 with the idea […]

April 20, 2018

Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED have just released a video with footage from their 2016 headlining tour of Indonesia at this location. The band has replaced vocalist Anders Johansson with Johan Bergström (VISCERAL BLEEDING), with whom they will emerge on a new string of European dates end of May. More DERANGED info and updates you’ll find […]

April 19, 2018

Swedish Death Metallers RIBSPREADER have just released a first track of their upcoming seventh album, "The Van Murders – Part 2", which will be out on June 06, 2018 through Xtreem Music. You can listen to ‘Meat Bandit’ at this location. The artwork for the album was created by Turkka Rantanen and its full tracklist […]

April 18, 2018

New Jersey based Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR have just released a lyric video for ‘Enter Crypts Below’ at this location. The track appears on the band’s new EP "The Crypts Below", which is out now via Testimony Records. A full EP stream is available here. More band information at www.facebook.com/sentienthorrorofficial ‘Blood Oracle’, the title track […]

April 14, 2018

Swedish Black / Death Metallers CORPSEHAMMER have just released "Perversión", the third chapter of their EP trilogy, via Morbid Skull Records on blood inked tapes (limited to 99 copies, in three different colors: black, gold and silver). You can stream it in its entirety over here. All additional CORPSEHAMMER information you will find at www.facebook.com/corpsehammer-656124584543696 […]

April 12, 2018

The self-titled debut of Norwegian Black Metallers OVÁTE will be released via Soulseller Records on June 01, 2018 on CD, vinyl and digitally. Guest vocals on the album have been supplied by Hoest (TAAKE, GORGOROTH), V’gandr (HELHEIM, TAAKE), Eld (KRAKOW, AETURNUS, GRAVDAL), Ese (SLEGEST) and Ødemark (THE 3RD ATTEMPT). The track ‘Morgenstjerne’ (featuring V’gandr on […]

April 11, 2018

Algerian Death Metallers LELAHELL have been signed by Metal Age Productions. The band’s second album "Alif" is scheduled for release sometime in Spring / early Summer 2018. LELAHELL guitarist Redouane Aouameur issued the following statement about the new recording deal: "We are super excited to start a new chapter of LELAHELL worldwide with Metal Age […]

April 10, 2018

"Sealed Shut", the one and only demo from Atlanta, Georgia based disbanded Death Metallers HAUNTING will be released on vinyl via Boris Records on May 08, 2018. It was originally self-released by the band in a small run of cassettes in 2014. The vinyl version will include an added "Intro" track that never made it […]

April 09, 2018

Texas Death Metallers ABOLISHMENT OF FLESH are streaming their new song ‘The Suffering‘ at this location now. It is taken from their upcoming album "The Inhuman Condition“ which will be released on April 20, 2018 via Unholy Anarchy Records. For all additional band information check out www.facebook.com/abolishmentoffleshofficial On June 01, 2018 Soulseller Records will release […]

April 06, 2018

Brazilian Black Metallers MYSTIFIER have been signed by Season Of Mist. The band is currently working on their forthcoming new album, which is scheduled for release sometime later in 2018. MYSTIFIER issued the following official statement about their new recording contract: "We have spend 29 years on the road and 17 years without releasing an […]

April 05, 2018

"Symposium Of Rebirth", the third AGRESSOR full length from 1994, will be re-released in its original version, together with a fully re-mastered edition on a bonus CD (as well as on gatefold double-vinyl) with several bonus tracks. The newly entitled "Rebirth" will be available on June 08, 2018 via Season Of Mist. A re-mastered version […]

April 04, 2018

Canada’s bestial War / Black / Death Metallers PROFANE ORDER (featuring members of SPECTRAL WOUND and TAGGARIK) will re-release their EP “Tightened Noose Of Sanctimony” on CD via Krucyator Productions on April 17, 2018. The CD will also include the first release of the band, "Marked By Malice", as a bonus. PROFANE ORDER are currently […]

April 03, 2018

On March 30, 2018 Selfmadegod Records released "From Blessing To Violence", the third full length of Polish brutal Death / Grinders FETO IN FETUS. A full album stream is available at the label’s Bandcamp site and an official video for the song ‘Impact On Memory’ can be watched here. All further band information you will […]

March 31, 2018

Florida based Death Metallers KOROIDIA have just been signed by Repulsive Echo (www.repulsiveecho.com). The band’s debut full length "Cult Of The Serpent Dawn" will be released in late 2018. More band information at www.facebook.com/koroidia ‘Planetary Devastation’, a track off the forthcoming second DEIQUISITOR full length "Downfall Of The Apostates", is streaming at this location now. […]

March 29, 2018

Infernö Records have just started an old school Death Metal sub-label entitled BLEED RECORDS. According to an official statement, "the idea with this sub-label is to support old school Death Metal bands, perpetuating the legacy of the late 80s / early 90s with the first Swedish and American waves…". A first release is already in […]

March 28, 2018

On April 13, 2018 US War Metallers AMPÜTATOR and Philipino’s Black / Death Metallers DEIPHAGO will release a self-titled vinyl split EP through Greyhaze Records in co-operation with Darkness Attack Records. DEIPHAGO will contribute three songs off their demo "Lucifer Alpha Omega", while AMPÜTATOR will be featured with two previously unreleased tracks. The EP also […]

March 27, 2018

Norwegian Black Metallers TSJUDER will re-release their debut EP "Throne Of The Goat (1997-2017)" on June 08, 2018 via Season Of Mist. The EP will contain the original tracks, as well as a re-recorded versions of all the songs. It will be strictly limited to 2.000 hand-numbered CDs and 1000 vinyl editions. You can already […]

March 26, 2018

On May 25, 2018 High Roller Records will release "Reaping What Is Left", the third full length from Austrian Death / Thrashers DEATHSTORM on CD and black and purple vinyl. The album was recorded in late August / early September 2017 at S.T.R.E.S.S. Studios in Graz with Thomas Zwanzger and Mathias Garmusch. It was mixed […]

March 24, 2018

You can check out a full album stream of "Mai-Zang", the debut full length from Andrew Lee’s one-man Death Metal project RIPPED TO SHREDS, at this location now. It will be released on Malaysia’s Necrolatry Records (cassette) and Mexico’s Craneo Negro Records (CD). The mix and mastering was done by Damian Herring (HORRENDOUS) at Subterranean […]

March 23, 2018

On April 13, 2018 Dalarna, Sweden based Black / Death Metallers CORPSEHAMMER will release "Perversión", the third chapter of their EP trilogy, through Morbid Skull Records. The trilogy started in March 2017 with "Sacrilegio", followed by "Posesión" last September. "Perversión" will be available on blood inked tapes, limited to 99 copies, in three different colors: […]

March 21, 2018

On June 01, 2018 Hibernacula Records will release "Scalps", the new EP from UK Death Metallers CASKET FEEDER. It was recorded by James Burke and mixed & mastered by Samuel Turbitt (Ritual Studios). "Scalps" is the follow-up to "Venomous Tongues", the band’s 4 song debut EP from 2017. For all additional info check out www.facebook.com/casketfeeder Italy’s […]

March 20, 2018

Denmark’s Death Metallers DEIQUISITOR will release their sophomore album "Downfall Of The Apostates" via Dark Descent Records on CD, digital and vinyl on April 23, 2018. It was recorded at Ballade Studios in Copenhagen and mastered at Resonance Sound Studios by Dan Lowndes. The cover art has once again been created by MFJørg. More about […]

March 17, 2018

US Death Metallers LECHEROUS NOCTURNE will release their fourth full length "Occultaclysmic" on April 06, 2018 through Willowtip Records on CD, digital and very limited vinyl. You can already check out the album track ‘Quantum Mysticism’ right here. Guitarist Krieshloff issued the following comments about the album: "Occultaclysmic" is darker, more chaotic, and much more […]

March 16, 2018

"Life Has Gone On Long Enough", the second full length from Portland, Oregon based depressive Black Metallers NONE, will be released via Hypnotic Dirge Records on April 11, 2018. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Bleak, Damp, And Dead’, ‘A World, Dead And Gray’, ‘Bed The Cold Earth’, ‘Hypoxic’, ‘Corroded’, ‘Desiderate’, ‘Life Is […]

March 15, 2018

Norwegian blackened Thrash Metallers THE KONSORTIUM will release their second album "Rogaland" on June 01, 2018 in Europe and June 08, 2018 in North America via Agonia Records. The band features bass player Teloch (MAYHEM, ex – ORCUSTUS, ex – GORGOROTH, ex – 1349) and drummer Dirge Rep (ORCUSTUS, ex – ENSLAVED, ex – AURA […]

March 14, 2018

Finnish Grinders ROTTEN SOUND will kick off their Asian tour at the Immortal Bar in Bangkok, Thailand tomorrow. They will also play shows in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and three dates in Japan. In April ROTTEN SOUND will join EXHUMED on a big European tour. Support comes from Germany’s IMPLORE. More about ROTTEN SOUND at […]

March 13, 2018

Polish brutal Death / Grinders FETO IN FETUS will release their new album “From Blessing To Vilolence” on March 30, 2018 via Selfmadegod Records. It was recorded in late 2017 at 666studio (CHRIST AGONY, NORYLSK, F.A.M.) and features the following 18 tracks: ‘The Order To Destroy’, ‘Devour My Entrails’, ‘Wake Up And Die’, ‘Under The […]

March 10, 2018

Texas Death Metallers ABOLISHMENT OF FLESH are streaming a new song entitled ‘Inhuman Anatomy’ at this location now. It is taken from their forthcoming album "The Inhuman Condition" which will be released on April 20, 2018 via Unholy Anarchy Records. More ABOLISHMENT OF FLESH information you will find at www.facebook.com/abolishmentoffleshofficial Chicago, Illinois based blackened Death […]

March 09, 2018

Brazilian one-man Black / Thrash band GOAT WORSHIP will release their second full length album "Shore Of The Dead" on April 26, 2018 through Xtreem Music. An advance song is already streaming here. The cover art was again created by Spanish artist José Vives and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Blood Countess’, ‘Yggdrasil’, […]

March 07, 2018

Stockholm / Sweden based GRÁ will release their third album “Väsen” via Carnal Records on April 27, 2018 on CD and digitally (the vinyl edition will be out in Fall 2018). It was recorded during 2017 and 2018 at The Grey Studios in Stockholm and produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Heljarmadr Productions. The cover […]

March 06, 2018

Australian old school Death / Grinders UNRAVEL have released another song from their upcoming debut full-length "Eras Of Forfeit". You can check out ‘Reign Of Wasps’ right here. The album will be released via Testimony Records on April 13, 2018 on CD, limited vinyl (100 copies transparent red / black marbled and 200 copies black, […]

March 03, 2018

Swedish Black / Thrash trio SINIESTRO have just premiered a video for ‘Arctic Blood’ over here. The song will appear on their upcoming EP "Arctic Blood", which will be released in May 2018 through Black Lion Records. All additional SINIESTRO information you will find at www.facebook.com/siniestrosweden

March 02, 2018

"Hail Infernal Darkness", the third full length from Seattle based Death Metallers DRAWN AND QUARTERED, will be released on 12" vinyl via Krucyator Productions on April 03, 2018. The French label already released the tape format of the band’s latest opus “Feeding Hell’s Furnace” last year. "Hail Infernal Darkness" was originally released back in 2006 […]

February 28, 2018

"Dark Days Of The Soul", the upcoming third album from Poland’s blackened Death / Thrashers VOIDHANGER, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on March 02, 2018 (Europe) / April 27, 2018 (North America) via Agonia Records. More info at www.facebook.com/voidhangerofficial ‘La Feria Del Chivo’, a track from […]

February 27, 2018

On March 16, 2018 UK’s Epic Doom Metallers GODTHRYMM will release their debut EP "A Grand Reclamation" on CD and digitally via Transcending Records (the vinyl edition will come courtesy of Cosmic Key Creations). It was recorded at Academy studio with Dan Mullins and the artwork was created by Brian D’Agosta (VALLENFYRE, IMPLORE). The full […]

February 24, 2018

"Call Of The Wild", the new 4 song EP from DESTRÖYER 666, is now streaming in its entirety right here. For more DESTRÖYER 666 info go to www.facebook.com/destroyer666page Swedish Black Metallers SVEDERNA have just embarked on the ‘Ultra Gruta 2018’ tour, which kicked off in Stockholm on February 22, 2018 and ends in Porto, Portugal […]

February 23, 2018

On March 30, 2018 Lycanthropic Chants will release a vinyl split 7" EP from CASKET and GRAVEYARD GHOUL. It will be available in different colors (black, green / black marbled and mouldy orange) and the whole edition is limited to 300 copies. The EP features exclusive tracks from both bands as well as a free […]

February 21, 2018

Texas Death Metallers VEX have released an official video for ‘Nowhere Near’, a track from the band’s new live in the studio EP "The Machine Shop Sessions". You can check out the video at this location. "The Machine Shop Sessions" has just been released today. You can order a copy through the VEX bandcamp site. […]

February 20, 2018

Sweden’s old school Death Metallers DEMONICAL have released a new track entitled ‘A Void Most Obscure’ at this location. It is taken from their upcoming new album "Chaos Manifesto", which will be released on March 23, 2018 in Europe and April 27, 2018 in North America via Agonia Records. "Chaos Manifesto" was recorded in 2017 […]

February 17, 2018

“People Of The Abyss”, the debut EP from Swedish old school Death Metallers TO DESCEND, will be released on April 16, 2018 via Chaos Records. It was recorded at The Rotpit, Night Wind Studios and Camp Stonewater Studios and mixed and mastered by Johan Berglund at Studio Mountaincove. The cover art was created by Jonas […]

February 16, 2018

Multi country Death Metal project SOL DE SANGRE will release its self-titled debut album on March 23, 2018 via Black Market Metal. A lyric video for the album track ‘Perros Con Sarna’ can already be checked out at this location. Two more new songs (‘Más Abajo Del Infierno’ and ‘Perros Con Sarna’) are additionally streaming […]

February 15, 2018

"Omega Factor", the 1993 debut full length from Florida based Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION, will be re-released on CD through Xtreem Music on March 09, 2018. It comes with revamped artwork, enhanced sound and the 1990 "Legacies Of Terror" demo and 1991 "Necrosphere" 7" EP as bonus tracks. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Omega […]

February 14, 2018

Chicago, Illinois based blackened Death Metallers BLOOD OF THE WOLF have released a video for their forthcoming second album "II: Campaign Of Extermination" at this location. You can also check out the titletrack at bloodofthewolf.bandcamp.com. The album will be released on April 07, 2018 and its tracklist reads like this: ‘Thunder The Drums Of War’, […]

February 13, 2018

Perth, Western Australia based old school Death Metallers UNRAVEL have been signed by Testimony Records. The band’s debut full length "Eras Of Forfeit" will be released on April 13, 2018 on CD, limited vinyl (100 transparent red / black marbled, 200 black – both versions will include a DIN A1 artwork poster) and in digital […]

February 12, 2018

Swedish / Finnish D-Beat Grindcore trio AFGRUND have signed a deal with Selfmadegod Records for the release of their fourth full length "The Dystopian". The album was recorded, mixed and mastered during 2017 at Mean Seed Labs by Panu Posti and released digitally through the band on January 05, 2018. The CD version will be […]

February 10, 2018

"When All Hope Fades", the second full length from Spain Death Metallers ATARAXY, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on February 16, 2018 via Dark Descent Records (the vinyl edition will be handled by Me Saco Un Ojo Records). More about ATARAXY at www.facebook.com/ataraxy-281047751876 Texas based Death […]

February 09, 2018

French Death Metallers AUTOKRATOR will release their third album "Hammer Of The Heretics" via Krucyator Productions on April 10, 2018. The band collaborated with drummer Kevin Paradis (BENIGHTED, AGGRESSOR, MITHRIDATIC, ex – SVART CROWN) for this album. A first track (‘Against Flesh And Blood’) is already streaming right here. More about AUTOKRATOR at: www.facebook.com/autokratormetal Prog […]

February 08, 2018

On March 16, 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release "Losing The War Against The Sands Of Time", the debut full length from Illinois based Black / Thrash / Grindcore outfit SYNAPSE MISFIRE. The band consists of members from WACO JESUS, HELMSPLITTER, AKASHA and ANGELUST. The album track ‘Mental Microcosm’ can already be streamed at […]

February 06, 2018

Poland’s blackened Death / Thrashers VOIDHANGER will release their third album "Dark Days Of The Soul" on March 02, 2018 in Europe and April 27, 2018 in North America via Agonia Records. A second single (‘War Is Certain, Peace Is Not’) can be streamed at this location now. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered […]

February 05, 2018

Polish Death Metallers STILLBORN will release a new EP entitled "Crave For Killing" via Godz Ov War Productions on March 12, 2018. It features four brandnew tracks plus a re-recorded version of ‘Crave For Killing’. The track ‘To Be’ is already available for streaming at this location. More STILLBORN at www.facebook.com/stillborn.pol

February 03, 2018

Brazilian Death Metallers NECROBIOTIC will release a new EP entitled "Under The Sign Of I" via Songs For Satan, as part of a split album with NAUSEOUS SURGERY in March / April 2018. NECROBIOTIC will be featured with the following five songs: ‘Darkness Within’, ‘My Autopsy’, ‘Empire Of Dirt’, ‘Under The Sign Of I’ and […]

February 02, 2018

Chicago, Illinois based blackened Death Metallers BLOOD OF THE WOLF will release their second full length "II: Campaign Of Extermination" on April 07, 2018. The album was mixed and mastered by Joe Tiberi from February through August of 2017 and the cover art was created by Agus Wibowo. A stream of the album’s title track […]

January 31, 2018

Dutch Death Metallers SEVERE TORTURE have parted ways with drummer Seth van de Loo recently. The band issued the following statement about the split: "2017 has passed. That year marked the 20th anniversary of SEVERE TORTURE. It was no time for celebration, but a year of reflection and intense soul searching. This ultimately led to […]

January 30, 2018

"The Funereality", the 2017 debut demo of New York City based Death Metallers FUNERAL LEECH, will be re-released via Testimony Records on March 01, 2018 on limited tapes (20 red and 80 clear copies). The Testimony Records version features an exclusive bonus track entitled ‘The Void’. A full stream of the tape is already available […]

January 27, 2018

Netherlands dark Death Metal duo GRIM FATE will release their first EP “Emerging From The Crypt” on March 26, 2018 via Chaos Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Triple Seis Sound and the artwork was created by Grasenstyle Blood Artworks. For all additional band info check out www.facebook.com/grimfatedeathmetal US based Death / Black […]

January 26, 2018

Sweden’s progressive Death Metallers USURPRESS have released a six-minute video documentary, portraying their ucpoming fourth album "Interregnum", at this location. The movie was filmed by Jimmy Johansson (Super Lino Puro). "Interregnum" was recorded and mixed at Dugout Productions studio (SOILWORK, BEHEMOTH, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) in the band’s hometown Uppsala, Sweden and will be released […]

January 24, 2018

Dutch Black Metallers SAMMATH have just released a live video for the song ‘Godless’. It was recorded at the Little Devil club in Tilburg on January 13, 2018 and can be watched right here. For all further band information check out www.facebook.com/sammath666 Italy’s Post Black / Doom Metallers DEADLY CARNAGE have finished the recordings of […]

January 23, 2018

On March 16, 2018 War Anthem Records will release a compilation CD of German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH, entitled "Relics Of The Deathkult". It features 11 tracks that previously have only been available on 7" EPs or as vinyl bonustracks between 2012 until 2017. The CD will be available as a slipcase edition and […]

January 22, 2018

Lithuanian bestial Black Metallers LIVING ALTAR will release their new EP "Scythes Towards Psyche" via Inferna Profundus Records (as a jewel case CD) on February 12, 2018 and Rat King Records (pro-pressed tape) soon afterwards. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Blindening Shower Of Light’, ‘Invert The Hearts’, ‘Universe Of Thralls’, ‘Altered States’, ‘Dawn […]

January 21, 2018

"Sermon To The Snake", the self-released debut EP from Indianapolis based based Death Metallers OBSCENE, will be re-released via Blood Harvest as a cassette edition on February 16, 2018. Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are offering the EP as a digital download at this location. For all additional OBSCENE information check out www.facebook.com/obscenedm

January 18, 2018

"From The Mouth Of Madness", the fourth album from JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN, will be released on March 30, 2018 via Soulseller Records on CD, LP and digitally. The duo has once again been backed up by drummer Brynjar Helgetun, who also took care of the mix and mastering, and lead guitarist Kjetil Lynghaug. The artwork […]

January 17, 2018

Spanish Death Metallers ATARAXY are streaming another new track, entitled ‘One Last Certainty’, at this location now. It is taken from the band’s forthcoming new album "When All Hope Fades" which will be released via Dark Descent Records on CD, cassette and digital on February 16, 2018. The vinyl edition will be released through Me […]

January 16, 2018

California based Death Metallers SKELETAL REMAINS will release their third album "Devouring Mortality" on April 13, 2018 via Dark Descent Records in North America and Century Media Records for the rest of the world. It was recorded at Trench Studios (ABYSMAL DAWN, EXHUMED, HIRAX, etc.) in California and mixed by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio […]

January 15, 2018

Caco-Deamon Records have just released the debut demo from German old school Death Metallers SOULDEVOURER. The tape, simply entitled "Demo", features 3 own songs and a cover of the DEATH classic ‘Evil Dead’. It is limited to 50 copies (25 brown, 25 blood red) and comes with a two-sided pro-printed inlay and hand-numbered linen certificate […]

January 13, 2018

Atlanta, Georgia based old school Death Metallers MALFORMITY have just released a vinyl 7" via Boris Records entitled "The Rapturous Unraveling". It is entirely available for streaming at this location. For more MALFORMITY info check out www.facebook.com/malformity Swedish Death / Grinders GENERAL SURGERY will be headlining SCHOONEBEEK DEATHFEST on September 01, 2018. Other acts to […]

January 12, 2018

The new JUST BEFORE DAWN album "Tides Of Blood" will be released via Raw Skull Recordz in April. It features guest vocals / solos by David Ingram, Teddy Möller, Joakim Mikiver, Ralf Hauber, Samuel Englund, Matias Nastolin, Daniel Gustavsson, Gustav Myrin, Mattias Parkkila, Marco de Bruin and Håkan Stuvemark. A limited vinyl edition (300 copies […]

January 09, 2018

Indianapolis based old school Death Metallers OBSCENE will release their debut EP "Sermon To The Snake" on January 19, 2018 as a digital download. The band features current and ex – members of ACHERON, BLACK GOAT OF THE WOODS and BODDICKER. The track ‘Shadow Burial’ is already streaming at this location. More about OBSCENE www.facebook.com/obscenedm […]

January 08, 2018

Argentina’s THE EVIL DEAD have just released a video for ‘Electric Evil Revisited’ at this location. The track appears on their last album "Earth Inferno", which came out via Witches Brew last year (limited die hard tape editions will be out soon via Iron Hammer Records). The band commented on the video as follows: “We […]

January 06, 2018

On February 23, 2018 DESTRÖYER 666 will release a new EP entitled "Call Of The Wild". It contains three brand new songs (‘Violence Is Golden’, ‘Stone By Stone’ and ‘Call Of The Wild’) plus a re-recording of their classic and live favourite ‘Trialed By Fire’. The title-track is already streaming at this location. More about […]

January 03, 2018

On January 15, 2018 Godz Ov War Productions will release the CD edition of the self-titled debut EP from Lexington, Kentucky based Death / Doom Metallers ROTTING KINGDOM. A limited tape edition was already released via Morbid Records, Boris Records are working on a 12” vinyl release. The whole material was recorded at Sneak Attack […]

December 31, 2017

The results for our BEST OF 2017 readers poll are here! You can check them out right here. Thanks to everyone who contributed and have a great 2018!

December 30, 2017

"Schalm & Schabauw", the second full length from Dutch Black Metallers GRAFJAMMER, will be released on February 10, 2018. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Het Rottende Schompes’, ‘Drijvende Doodskist’, ‘De Dode Molen Van Buiten Catharijne’, ‘Duistering’, ‘Gallemiezen’, ‘Haatgemaal’, ‘Hijs Het Lijk’, ‘Nagels Over Het Krijtbord Van De Ziel’, ‘Nedernekro’, ‘Uitgedraaide Pote Van […]

December 26, 2017

On January 15, 2018 Godz Ov War Productions will release "Monumental Bitterness", the debut of LABYRINTH ENTRANCE, which is the solo project of Hunger, better known from STILLBORN and HORROR OF NAATU. The entire material was recorded at 666studio with producer Michal Grabowski and the cover artwork has been created by Maciej Kamuda. You can […]

December 25, 2017

"And God Created Satan To Blame For His Mistakes", the 1992 debut demo from Dutch Death Metallers ALTAR, will be re-released as a strictly limited cassette edition (50 blood red and 50 dark black copies) through Raw Skull Recordz at the third edition of the Pitfest end of April 2018. More about ALTAR at www.facebook.com/altar-200510973422231 […]

December 23, 2017

Spanish old school Death Metallers ATARAXY will release their second full length "When All Hope Fades" on CD, cassette and digitally via Dark Descent Records on February 16, 2018. The vinyl edition will be released through Me Saco Un Ojo Records. You can already stream the track ‘Matter Lost In Time’ at this location. More […]

December 22, 2017

Norwegian Black Metallers NATAS have inked a deal with Dusktone for the release of their upcoming album "Pa Veg… Til Helvette" in mid 2018. For more NATAS information and updates check out www.facebook.com/officialnatas "Catacombs", the third full-length of German old school Death Metallers ATOMWINTER, will be released via Trollzorn on February 09, 2018 on CD, […]

December 21, 2017

Atlanta based old school Death Metallers MALFORMITY will release a new 7" EP entitled "The Rapturous Unraveling" through Boris Records on January 13, 2018. For all additional MALFORMITY information check out www.facebook.com/malformity

December 19, 2017

German Black Metallers EVIL WARRIORS have just released the title track from their upcoming album "Fall From Reality" at this location. Another song of the album (‘Reincarnation’) is still streaming here. "Fall From Reality" will be released on January 19, 2018 via War Anthem Records on CD and LP. A tape edition will follow through […]

December 18, 2017

"Dismember", the debut EP from Dutch Death Metallers DEATHMARCH, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The EP has just been released via Black Lion Records. For all additional band information check out www.facebook.com/deathmarchdeathmetal

December 16, 2017

Mexican Death Metallers DENIAL will release a compilation CD, entitled "Obsequies Of The Immemorial", on Februrary 16, 2018 via Chaos Records. It will include the "Immense Carnage Vortex" EP from 2007, the "11°22?.?4’N 142°35?.?5’E" 7" EP from 2015 plus two unreleased tracks, a CENTOTAPH cover and 2 live tracks. The cover art was created by […]

December 15, 2017

Spanish Black Metallers BALMOG have been signed by War Anthem Records. The band’s third full-length "Vacuum" will be released on March 16, 2018 on CD, the vinyl edition is announced through Black Seed Productions. The album was recorded at Moontower Studios by Javi Félez and mastered at Necromorbus Studio, Sweden. It features the following tracks: […]

December 14, 2017

Swedish blackened Thrashers CRUCIFYRE will release their third full-length “Post Vulcanic Black” on February 09, 2018 via Pulverised Records. The album cover was designed by Thrashing Rage, with additional Serpentagram artwork by Obssessed By Cruelty. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Post Vulcanic Black’, ‘Thrashing With Violence’, ‘Mother’s Superior Eyes’, ‘War Chylde’, ‘Hyper […]

December 13, 2017

On May 18, 2018 Dissonance Productions in co-operation with Back On Black Records will release the two albums "Blood Sports" (1984) and "Killer Elite" (1985) from NWOBHM act AVENGER on CD and LP format. Both have been newly mastered by Bart Gabriel and will include previously unreleased bonus tracks and unseen photos from band’s archives. […]

December 12, 2017

Vancouver based Thrashers REVENGER will release a new five-song EP entitled "The New Mythology Vol. 1" on February 17, 2018. One of the tracks (‘We Want Blood’) is already streaming at this location. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Hex’, ‘Anti Life’, ‘We Want Blood’, ‘The Man Who Shot God’ and ‘The Watcher’. For more […]

December 08, 2017

Finnish Black Metallers PERDITION WINDS are streaming their new full-length "Transcendent Emptiness" in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on December 08, 2017 via Hellthrasher Productions. It was mixed and mastered by Henri Sorvali (MOONSORROW) and features the following tracks: ‘Of Smoke And Mirrors’, ‘Malicious Seed’, ‘Saints Of The Deathfields’, […]

December 06, 2017

Indiana based Death / Grinders HANDSOME PRICK will release their second album "Anonymityville" on December 22, 2015 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on CD and digital formats. The band features members of DECRYPT, MOISTENED DISCIPLES, PINK MACHINES, P.O.O.R. and DIRTY DEAD. More about HANDSOME PRICK at www.facebook.com/hpgrind

December 05, 2017

Australian Death Metallers ESKHATON have just released the title track from their forthcoming third full length "Omegalitheos" at this location. The album will be released in early 2018 via Lavadome Productions. More about ESKHATON at www.facebook.com/eskhaton-140670182642032 On January 18, 2018 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will digitally release "Sermon To The Snake", the debut EP […]

December 03, 2017

On December 08, 2017 Unspeakable Axe Records will release "The Line Between", the debut EP from Chilean Death Metallers BLOOD OATH. It was originally released on cassette earlier this year and has been remixed and newly mastered for the CD version. A first track (‘Putrid Mind’) is already streaming right here. For all further BLOOD […]

December 01, 2017

The new NECROPHOBIC album “Mark Of The Necrogram” will be released on February 23, 2018 through Century Media Records. The cover artwork was created by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin, with whom the band hasn’t been working since the release of their second album “Darkside”. More information and regular updates at www.facebook.com/necrophobic.official Lycanthropic Chants have just released […]

November 30, 2017

Swedish Black Metallers GRAFVITNIR will release their fifth album "Keys To The Mysteries Beyond" on December 15, 2017 via Carnal Records. A promo video for the opening track ‘Nidhögg’ is already available here. The album was recorded in the winter of 2017 and the cover artwork was created by Daniele Valeriani. The complete tracklist reads […]

November 29, 2017

Flensburg / Germany based Black Metallers VERHEERER will release their debut full length "Maltrér" on January 19, 2018 via Vendetta Records. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Oratio’, ‘Kultyst’, ‘Vertigo’, ‘Maltrér’, ‘Anima Sola’, ‘Nachtfall’ and ‘Heimgang’. More about VERHEERER at www.facebook.com/verheerer

November 28, 2017

"Ödelagt", the forthcoming third album from Swedish Black Metallers DOMGÅRD, is now streaming in its entirety here. It will be released on December 01, 2017 via Carnal Records. For all additional band information check out www.facebook.com/domgard "11:11", the debut full length from Dutch Death Metallers NEOCAESAR, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. […]

November 24, 2017

"The Stench Of The Earth", the debut full length from Lithuanian Death Metallers CRYPTS OF DESPAIR, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album, that has just been released via Testimony Records on CD and LP (limited to 300 copies), features the following tracks: ‘The Stench Of The Earth’, ‘Path To Vengeance’, […]

November 23, 2017

On November 27, 2017 Terror From Hell Records will release the European version of the “Threads Of Subconscious Torment” MCD from Colombia’s Death / Black Metallers THE SATAN’S SCOURGE. It was originally released in 2016 and features 10 tracks with a playing time of approximately 20 minutes. Also included is an IMPALED NAZARENE cover and […]

November 22, 2017

Finnish Death / Doom Metallers HOODED MENACE have just released a second track from their forthcoming new album "’Ossuarium Silhouettes Unhallowed", which is scheduled for release on January 26, 2018 via Season Of Mist. You can check out ‘In Eerie Deliverance’ right here. The album’s full tracklist reads like this: ‘Sempiternal Grotesqueries’, ‘In Eerie Deliverance’, […]

November 20, 2017

Eastern Sierra based Black / Death Metallers VALDUR have just released a track from their upcoming album "Divine Cessation". You can check out ‘Breath Of The Beast’ right here. "Divine Cessation" will be released on December 01, 2017 via Bloody Mountain Records. The title track ‘Divine Cessation’ can still be streamed at this location. More […]

November 17, 2017

Spanish Black / Death Metallers FROZEN DAWN (featuring AVULSED drummer Arjan) are running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo with interesting offers including digipaks, patches, stickers and limited-edition t-shirts for their upcoming release "Unearthing The Black Arts". Go here for further details. The campaign will end in ten days. The album will be a tribute to […]

November 16, 2017

Finnish Black Metallers PERDITION WINDS (featuring members of SARGEIST, DESOLATE SHRINE, LIE IN RUINS and CORPSESSED) will release their second full-length "Transcendent Emptiness" on December 08, 2017 via Hellthrasher Productions on CD and digitally. A limited vinyl edition will follow in January 2018. The album was mixed and mastered by Henri Sorvali (MOONSORROW) at Trollhouse […]

November 15, 2017

THE GROTESQUERY have signed a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of their fourth album "The Lupine Anathema". After completing a trilogy, the band is now starting a side chapter, still in the clutches of the Lovecraftian horrors of old. The release is scheduled for Spring 2018. For all additional information check out www.facebook.com/thegrotesquery […]

November 13, 2017

"Fall From Reality", the second full length from German Black Metallers EVIL WARRIORS, will be released via War Anthem Records on January 19, 2018 on CD and LP (a tape edition will follow later next year through Into Endless Chaos Records). The album was mixed and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony. […]

November 09, 2017

On December 01, 2017 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a double CD compilation from Johnstown, Pennsylvania based Death Metallers MAUSOLEUM entitled "Cadaveric Displays From The Funeral". It features everything the band ever recorded: the two full length albums "Cadaveric Displays Of Ghoulish Ghastliness" (2003) and "Back From The Funeral" (2011), the split releases […]

November 08, 2017

Australian Death Metallers BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS have just released a new track entitled ‘Deficit In Flesh’ at this location. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming sophomore album "Abomination Of The Flames", which will be released sometime next year via Lavadome Productions. More about BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS at www.facebook.com/beyondmortaldreams

November 07, 2017

The new WATAIN album "Trident Wolf Eclipse" will be released on January 05, 2018 as LP, standard CD, limited digipak CD, digitally and as a limited deluxe box set of 3000 copies. An official video for their newest single ‘Nuclear Alchemy’ can already be watched right here. For all further WATAIN info check out www.templeofwatain.com […]

November 06, 2017

Swedish Black Metallers DOMGÅRD will release their third album "Ödelagt" on December 01, 2017 via Carnal Records. The title track is already streaming here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Niþanvarþa’, ‘Svartdjupets Lockelse’, ‘Töckenhöljt’, ‘I Geirröds Hall’, ‘Aldar Røkkr’, ‘Kynjagaldr’, ‘Ödelagt’, ‘Lögr Óðreris – Urblodets Trollmakt’, ‘Grottkvinnans Hemlighet’, ‘Sejdmannens Förbannelse’, ‘Förgånget’ and ‘Ødhe Vi’. For […]

November 03, 2017

Lithuanian Death Metallers CRYPTS OF DESPAIR have just released a song of their upcoming debut album "The Stench Of The Earth". You can check out ‘Path To Vengeance’ at this location. Another track of the album (‘Dead Light’) is still available for streaming here. "The Stench Of The Earth" will be released on November 24, […]

November 02, 2017

In January 2018 Norwegian Black Metallers MAYHEM will perform their complete debut album "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" live in Down Under. Support for the four shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will come from local label mates DÉPARTE as well as BÖLZER and RUINS. MAYHEM’s latest album "Esoteric Warfare" is still available for streaming […]

November 01, 2017

Polish Black Metallers BLAZE OF PERDITION are streaming their forthcoming new album "Conscious Darkness" in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on November 03, 2017 via Agonia Records as digipak CD and gatefold LP (black, white, picture LP). The recordings of "Conscious Darkness" were completed this June, with final mixes and […]

October 28, 2017

California based Black / Death Metallers VALDUR will release their new full-length "Divine Cessation" on December 01, 2017 via Bloody Mountain Records. The album’s title track is already streaming at this location. "Divine Cessation" was recorded at the Bloody Mountain Bunker by VALDUR, mixed by Matthew (SXUPERION) and mastered by Dan at Morbid Mastering. The […]

October 27, 2017

Norwegian Black Metallers DEATHCULT have just released a song from their upcoming second album "Cult Of The Goat". You can check out ‘Ascension Rite’ at this location. The album will be released on December 15, 2017 via Soulseller Records. It was recorded at Grieghallen Studios and engineered by Eirik "Pytten" Hundvin. More about DEATHCULT at […]

October 26, 2017

Costa Rica based Death Metallers CORPSE GARDEN are streaming the titletrack of their upcoming album "IAO 269" via Soundcloud now. Another track (‘Selenomantic Ecstasies’) is still available here. The album will be released on CD, LP and digitally via Godz Ov War Productions on November 24, 2017. The full "IAO 269" tracklist reads as follows: […]

October 24, 2017

Xtreem Music have once again re-released "Children Of The Scorn", the one and only full length album from Finnish Death Metallers FUNEBRE, together with the "Cranial Torment" demo from 1989 and the three tracks from "Demo ’90". It features new cover artwork from Turkka Rantanen, an exclusive interview, photos plus the original cover art and […]

October 21, 2017

Morbid Skull Records have re-released the 2015 debut full length “Return Of Evil Chaos” from Swedish old school Speed / Heavy / Death Metallers TOTAL INFERNO on 12” vinyl for the very first time. 200 copies are available on black vinyl and 100 copies on transparent red vinyl with black swirl. The album was originally […]

October 19, 2017

Finnish Black Metallers BAPTISM will play a couple of shows in Europe in December. They will also appear at the Messe Des Morts VII Festival in Montreal, Canada on November 24, 2017 and the Maryland Deathfest in the US next May. In an official statement the band commented: "We are excited to hit the road […]

October 18, 2017

French old school blackened Death Metallers NECROWRETCH had to cancel their mini tour with INTERMENT, which was supposed to start at Cafe Elpee in Deinze, Belgium tonight for reasons of organisation. The tour with IMPIETY is not affected by this cancellation. It starts as planned on December 01, 2017 at the Traffic Music Club in […]

October 17, 2017

Mexican Death Metallers MORBID MESSIAH have signed a deal with Memento Mori. Their debut "In The Name Of True Death Metal" (which was self-released in October 2016 on CD) had been re-released as a limited tape edition (100 copies) in April 2017 via Polish Godz Ov War Productions and is sold out already. Memento Mori […]

October 13, 2017

Chaos Records have signed Mexican Death / Doom Metallers REX DEFUNCTIS. The band features Carlos Cavazos (guitar, ARGENTUM), Rene Quiroz (bass, CONGENITAL HATE), Ruben Beltran (drums, AVATAR / OSCULUM) and Khabee (vocals, ARGENTUM). Their debut full length was already recorded and mixed at Studio Apex with Alex Guzman and will be released in early 2018. […]

October 12, 2017

On November 02, 2017 Krucyator Productions will re-release "From Forgotten Worlds", the debut full-length from Vancouver, British Columbia based blackened Death Metallers AUROCH, as a limited cassette edition (100 copies). "From Forgotten Worlds" was previously released on CD via Hellthrasher Productions (2012) and later on vinyl via 20Buckspin (2016). More about AUROCH at www.facebook.com/aurochmetal

October 11, 2017

After three years in the making author Andreas Hertkorn has finally finished his book / encyclopedia about Death / Black / Grind / Doom vinyl / picture 7"es. On 300+ full-colored full-size pages SEVEN METAL INCHES features images of vinyl, artworks, flyers, etc. and 70 interviews with bands, labels and artists such as VENOM, BEHERIT, […]

October 10, 2017

Morbid Skull Records have just re-released "Sin Misericordia", the latest EP from Chile based Thrashers DEKAPITED, on CD (500 copies, 50 die hard copies) and cassette (200 copies). It was originally released on CD by the Chilean label Suicide Records in early June. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Aniquilacion Total’, ‘Mundo Decadente’, ‘Sin Misericordia’, […]

October 08, 2017

Lisbon, Portugal based Death Metallers UNDERSAVE are looking for a label to release their second full length album "Sadistic Iterations… Tales Of Mental Rearrangement". It is already recorded and mastered and two of the songs can be checked out here and here.  The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Grant Courage To This Man Who Is […]

October 06, 2017

MORBID ANGEL will release their new album "Kingdoms Disdained" on December 01, 2017 via Silver Lining Music. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Piles Of Little Arms’, ‘D.E.A.D.’, ‘Garden Of Disain’, ‘The Righterous Voice’, ‘Architect And Iconoclast’, ‘Paradigms Warped’, ‘The Pillars Crumbling’, ‘For No Master’, ‘Declaring New Law (Secret Hell)’, ‘From The Hand Of Kings’ […]

October 05, 2017

Ghent, Belgium based Black / Post Metallers WITCH TRAIL will release a new EP entitled "Thole" on October 27, 2017 via Babylon Doom Cult Records (the vinyl edition will follow early next year). An advance track can already be checked out here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Fever Pulse’, ‘New Worlds For Old’, ‘Splendour’, […]

October 04, 2017

German Black / Death Metallers THE SPIRIT have just released another song from their upcoming debut album “Sounds From The Vortex“. You can check out ‘The Great Mortality’ at this location. The other song (‘The Clouds Of Damnation’) can still be checked out here. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Iguana Studios and […]

October 03, 2017

Reunited Hungarian Black Metallers TORMENTOR will play their first show at the Beyond The Gates festival in Bergen, Norway next year (August 23 – 25, 2018). The band was formed in Budapest back in 1986 and features Attila Csihar on vocals (who joined MAYHEM for the recordings of "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas"). TORMENTOR’s 1987 demo […]

October 02, 2017

DESTRÖYER 666 will kick off their European tour together with BELPHEGOR and ENTHRONED tomorrow (October 03, 2017) at the Club From Hell in Erfurt, Germany. The tour endss at the Szene in Vienna, Austria on October 21, 2017. DESTRÖYER 666 will also appear at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting and De Mortem Et Diabolum on December […]

September 30, 2017

‘Hell’s Wasteland’, a track from the upcoming BLOODSTRIKE full length "Execution Of Violence", is already available for streaming here. The album will be released on October 13, 2017 on CD and digitally through Redefining Darkness Records, a limited cassette edition (100 copies) will be available via Raw Skull Recordz. "Execution Of Violence" was produced by […]

September 29, 2017

Minnesota Death Grinders INVIDIOSUS will release a split album with Japanese Grinders RETORTION TERROR on October 20, 2017 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The tracklist reads as follows. RETORTION TERROR: ‘Arcane Dogs’, ‘Scorched’, ‘Trench’, ‘The Line’ and ‘River Of Ignorance’. INVIDIOSUS: ‘Cultural Indifference’, ‘Purpose Defeater’, ‘OD’d On Technology’, ‘From The 16th Floor’ and ‘Where […]

September 28, 2017

"A Blaze Of Unholy Fire", the debut demo from Bulgaria’s blackend Thrashers PLAGUE, will be re-released on CD via Chaos Records on October 16, 2017. You can listen to the title track here. More about PLAGUE at www.facebook.com/plague.bulgaria Sweden’s SHINING have just released a first track from their forthcoming album "X – Varg Utan Flock". […]

September 27, 2017

On October 13, 2017 Godz Ov War Productions will release "Hexing Graves", the debut EP of Poland’s RITES OF DAATH, as a standard jewel case CD and digital download. It was recorded in the Summer of 2017 at Roslyn Sudio and Michal Pijocha’s Studio and the mixing and mastering was done at Roslyn Studio. The […]

September 26, 2017

Irapuato, México based Doom / Death Metallers DOOMORTALIS have signed a deal with Chaos Records. In late June 2017 the band finished the recordings of their debut album "Splendor… Then Glominess" at BraveSound Studio with Lord Brave (AGONY LORDS, OMINOUS CRUCIFIX and MAJESTIC DOWNFALL). The release is scheduled for late November via Chaos Records. More […]

September 25, 2017

Due to last week’s earthquake that caused a lot of damage in Mexico, the house of Oscar Clorio (drummer for CENOTAPH, SHUB NIGGURATH and DENIAL a.o.) was completely destroyed and he lost everything. If you would like to help him out, you can do so through a crowdfunding campaign, which you will find here: https://donadora.mx/projects/apoyemos-a-oscar-clorio […]

September 22, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers DESOLATE SHRINE will release their fourth album "Deliverance From The Godless Void" on November 10, 2017 via Dark Descent Records. The artwork was created by L.L. and Dan Lowndes mastered the album at Resonance Sound Studio. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘The Primordial One’, ‘Lord Of The Three Realms’, ‘Unmask The […]

September 21, 2017

Finnish / Swedish industrial duo LOBOTOMY DEPT (feat. Lasse Pyykko of HOODED MENACE and Rogga Johansson of PAGANIZER, RIBSPREADER etc.) has been signed by Selfmadegod Records. Their debut EP "New World Coma" has just been released. It features the following four songs: ‘Endtimer’, ‘Controller Breeder’, ‘Epitome’ and ‘Cold Rising’. The EP opener ‘Endtimer’ is currently […]

September 19, 2017

Bangladesh based Death Metallers NEKROHOWL will release their debut EP “Epitome Of Morbid” on September 30, 2017. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Music Theater and features the following 5 tracks: ‘Summoning Darkness’, ‘Blasphemy Still Unnamed’, ‘Worship Thy Malevolence’, ‘Epitome Of Morbid’ and ‘Mortal Incubation’. The coverart was created by Grasen Artstyle. You can […]

September 18, 2017

Costa Rica based Death Metallers CORPSE GARDEN will release their third album "IAO 269" in November 2017 via Godz ov War Productions on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally. One of the tracks (‘Selenomantic Ecstasies’) is already streaming at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered in January 2017 by Colin Marston at Menegroth, […]

September 15, 2017

"Under The Sign Of Hell", the third GORGOROTH album from 1997, will be re-released on CD and various vinyl versions via Soulseller Records in late November with refreshed artwork and layout, supervised by Infernus. More about GORGOROTH at www.gorgoroth.info Southern California based Death Metallers SKELETAL REMAINS will record their third album at Trench Studios in […]

September 14, 2017

Lexington, Kentucky based blackened Death Metallers TOMBSTALKER are currently streaming their forthcoming two-track EP "Chaotic Devotion at this location. The EP will be released via Boris Records on September 19, 2017 on 7" vinyl and digitally. Previous TOMBSTALKER releases can still be checked out at tombstalker.bandcamp.com. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/tombstalkerband

September 12, 2017

Norwegian Black Metallers DEATHCULT have been signed by Soulseller Records. The band consists of Skagg (GAAHLSKAG, ex – GORGOROTH), Hoest (TAAKE) and Thurzur (GAAHLSKAGG, ex – TAAKE). Their sophomore album “Cult Of The Goat” was recorded and mixed at Grieghallen Studios and engineered by Eirik “Pytten” Hundvin. The cover artwork was created by Jannicke Wiese-Hansen. […]

September 11, 2017

HOODED MENACE guitarist Lasse Pyykkö has issued the following statement about the band’s latest line-up changes: "While Markus has left the band earlier to focus on SADISTIK FOREST, we unfortunately have to let you know that or long-time drummer Pekka has also decided to leave. Our decision to relocate our headquarters (read: rehearsal place) from […]

September 09, 2017

‘Triumphal Defeat’, a track from the upcoming debut full length "Nocturnal Majestic Mysteria" by Chilean Black / Death Metallers OCCASVS, can already be streamed at this location. The album will be released on September 19, 2017 via Unspeakable Axe Records. More album tracks can be checked out here (‘Under Human Eyes’) and here (‘Union’). The […]

September 08, 2017

Caverna Abismal Records have just released a cassette version of "Manifest Rebellion", the 2015 debut full length from Chile based Death Metallers PRAISE THE FLAME. The pro-printed black tapes come with a full colored, pro-printed cover and the whole edition is limited to 200 copies. Ordering info and sound samples you will find here. More […]

September 05, 2017

Poland’s blackened Death Metallers ANIMA DAMNATA have signed a deal with Godz Ov War Productions / Malignant Voices for the release of their third full length album "Nefarious Seed Grows To Bring Forth Supremacy Of The Beast", which will be out in late autumn of this year. It will be available on CD, LP and […]

September 04, 2017

Canadian old school Death Metallers KREMLIN (featuring past / present members of INFERNÄL MÄJESTY and OUTRE-TOMBE) will release their debut album "Decimation Of The Elites" via Godz Ov War Productions this fall. You can already check out one of the tracks (‘Babylon’s Regime’) over here. For more band information and updates go to www.facebook.com/kremlin999 Brazilian […]

September 02, 2017

On September 07, 2017 Iron Pegasus Records will release a demo compilation CD of Chile’s Death / Thrashers RIPPER entitled "The Exit / Destroy The World". It features the band’s two demos "The Exit" and "Destroy The World" plus a rare rehearsal session as bonus tracks. RIPPER will be touring Europe together with Swedish ENTRENCH […]

August 29, 2017

German Black / Death Metallers THE SPIRIT will release their debut full-length "Sounds From The Vortex" on October 13, 2017 via the band’s own label Eternal Echoes. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Iguana Studios and features artwork from German artist WÆIK. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Sounds From The Vortex’, ‘Cosmic Fear’, […]

August 26, 2017

After a 5 demos / rehearsal releases and 2 split EPs Colorado’s Death / Doom Metallers SPECTRAL VOICE will finally release their debut full-length "Eroded Corridors Of Unbeing" via Dark Descent Records on October 13, 2017 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally. The following five lengthy tracks will appear on it: ‘Thresholds Beyond’, ‘Visions Of […]

August 24, 2017

On October 09, 2017 Terror From Hell Records will release "Of Loss And Grief", the third album of Doom / Death Metallers APHONIC THRENODY. The album features guest appearances from musicians involved in ALUNAH, MOURNFUL CONGREGATION, FUNERALIUM, WORSHIP, VACANT EYES and MY SHAMEFUL. A video teaser is available here. More about APHONIC THRENODY at www.facebook.com/pages/aphonic-threnody/527080693991442 […]

August 23, 2017

Japanese Death Metallers NECROPHILE have released another new song entitled ‘Irrepressible Discharge’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album "Awakening Those Oppressed" which will be released on September 16, 2017 via Unholy Prophecies. Another song off the album (‘Hysteria Siberiana’) can still be checked out here. The complete tracklist […]

August 22, 2017

On September 01, 2017 Morbid Skull Records (www.morbidskullrecords.com) will release "Posesión", the second EP from Swedish / Chilean blackend Death Metallers CORPSEHAMMER, in a limited edition of 200 handnumbered cassettes. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Pulso De Saturno’, ‘Beso Infame’, ‘Carnicero Humano’, ‘Posesión’, ‘Cataclismo’ and ‘La Gran Puta (Beast Rider)’. For all further […]

August 18, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers PURTENANCE have just released a new track, entitled ‘Vicious Seeds Of Mortality’, at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming new EP "Paradox Of Existence" which will be released on September 12, 2017 via Xtreem Music. ‘In The End Only Death Will Remain’, the opening track from the EP, can […]

August 17, 2017

Brazilian Death Metallers POISONOUS are currently working on their second full length. It is the first album since "Perdition’s Den", the band’s debut from 2010. To shorten the time, Crypts Of Eternity will release a 7" EP entitled "Coronation" on September 04, 2017, which will feature 2 brand new tracks. More about POISONOUS at www.facebook.com/pages/poisonous/224351417597130 […]

August 16, 2017

Wisconsin based brutal Death Metallers CASKET ROBBERY are streaming their upcoming EP "The Ascension" in its entirety at this location now. A lyric video for the song ‘Lilith’ can furthermore be found here. The EP was produced and engineered by Cory Scheider and Troy Powell at Old Dark Horse Studio and Unintended Studios. It was […]

August 15, 2017

Northern German brutal Death Metallers ANASARCA are looking for a new drummer. To get an idea of what you should be capable of, check out their new album "Survival Mode", which is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. For all further info contact the band via www.anasarca.de or www.facebook.com/anasarcadeathmetal

August 12, 2017

On September 08, 2017 Greyhaze Records will re-release 1987’s "Total Extermination", the one and only full length from Brazil’s Black / Thrashers EXTERMINATOR, on vinyl LP. The album features the following tracks: ‘The End’, ‘Nightmare’, ‘Exterminator’, ‘Marchando Para A Morte’, ‘Voyage To Hell’, ‘Speed Metal’, ‘March Of The Exterminator’, ‘Pro Inferno Vou Te Levar’, ‘Haunting […]

August 10, 2017

Chilean Black / Death Metallers OCCASVS have just released the first track from their forthcoming debut full length "Nocturnal Majestic Mysteria" at this location. A promo video for the track ‘Union’ is furthermore available here. The album will be released on September 19, 2017 via Unspeakable Axe Records. Its full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Andante […]

August 09, 2017

Greek Death Metallers NECROVOROUS will release their new album "Plains Of Decay" on September 29, 2017 via Dark Descent Records. A vinyl edition is also in the works. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘The Sun Has Risen In A Land I No Longer See’, ‘Cherish The Sepulture’, ‘Eternal Soulmates’, ‘Plains Of Decay’, ‘Psychedelic […]

August 07, 2017

India’s brutal Death Metallers GUTSLIT will be touring Europe for the third time end of August / early September 2017 in support of their upcoming new album "Amputheatre". For more information and soundsamples check out www.facebook.com/gutslit or https://gutslitindia.bandcamp.com On September 09, 2017 Defying Danger Records will release "Addicted To Flesh", the new album from Serbian […]

August 03, 2017

Necroharmonic Productions have just released a live album from INCANTATION entitled "Rotting Spiritual Embodiment". It was recorded in Rhode Island back in 1991 and still features the old band line-up (Craig Pillard – guitar / vocals, John McEntee – guitar, Jim Roe – drums and Ronnie Deo – bass). The material has never been released […]

August 01, 2017

French Death / Doom Metallers ATAVISMA have just been signed by Memento Mori. The CD version of their debut full-length will be released by the label on July 23, 2018. For more ATAVISMA information or soundsamples check out www.facebook.com/atavisma.band or https://atavisma.bandcamp.com

July 31, 2017

Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have just released the titletrack from their new full length "Gore Encore" at this location. The album has been released in Europe last Friday (July 28, 2017) and will be out in the US on August 04, 2017. More BLOOD RED THRONE at www.facebook.com/bloodredthroneofficial

July 29, 2017

On October 27, 2017 Dissonance Productions (www.facebook.com/dissonanceproductionsuk) will release a 5 disc box set of California’s Speed / Thrash Metallers HOLY TERROR entitled "Total Terror". It will contain all albums ("Terror And Submission" – 1987, "Mind Wars"- 1988", "El Revengo" – 2006 and "Live Terror" – 2006) plus a DVD containing live sets from Milwaukee, […]

July 28, 2017

On October 28, 2017 Unholy Prophecies will release "Drugs & Death", the debut full length from German Crust / Black Metallers SACROSCUM. It was recorded at the band’s rehearsal studio and mixed and mastered by Fabi Krapp at Ruins Rust Studios in southern Germany. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Initium’, ‘Drugs & Death’, […]

July 27, 2017

Spanish Death Metallers BLOODHUNTER have just released a first track from their second album "The End Of Faith". You can check out ‘Let The Storm Come’ at this location. The album will be released on October 16, 2017 via Xtreem Music. Its complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘The Forbidden Zone’, ‘The End Of Faith’, ‘Eyes […]

July 26, 2017

In 2013 Dark Descent Records released the "Antinumerology" EP from Canadian Black / Death Metallers MITOCHONDRION as a vinyl 7" EP. Today Krucyator Productions (www.krucyatorproductions.com) will be releasing the CD edition of this EP. For more band info check out www.facebook.com/mitochondrion137 “Abyss Of Excruciating Vexes”, the five track EP from Toronto based Black / Death […]

July 25, 2017

Swedish symphonic depressive Black Metallers MIST OF MISERY have just released a first track from their upcoming new mini album "Shackles Of Life" at this location. The material was mixed by Mortuz Denatuz and mastered by Ronnie Björnström and the artwork was created by Russian artist Alex Tartsus. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Shackles […]

July 19, 2017

Raw Skull Recordz have signed Swedish old school Death Metallers JUST BEFORE DAWN. The upcoming new album will be entitled “Tides Of Blood” and features guest contributions from Ralf Hauber (REVEL IN FLESH), Matias Nastolin (DECAYING), Dave Ingram (ex BOLT THROWER / BENEDICTION), Adrie Kloosterwaard (SINISTER), Jocke Mikiver (CRAWL) and Teddy Möller (THE HIDDEN). The […]

July 18, 2017

Raw Skull Recordz have signed Dutch Thrash / Crossover veterans DISABUSE. The band (that is around for 30 years already) will release their new album "Death Machines" in October 2017. More band information at www.disabuse.nl or www.facebook.com/disabuse-208869845790023. Label contact: www.rawskullrecordz.org Bangladesh based old school Death Metallers NEKROHOWL are streaming a first single from their upcoming […]

July 17, 2017

Ex Nihilo Music will release a split CD of Chile based Death Metallers CRYPTIC CULT and HALLUX VALGUS. It is going to be entitled "Death Metal Grimoire" and will be limited to 500 copies. The following tracks will appear on it. CRYPTIC CULT: ‘Intro – Sailing Towards Madness’, ‘Inverted Geography‘, ‘Hymn In Honor Of Goczecocogch’ […]

July 15, 2017

Spanish Death Metallers CANKER will release their third album "Earthquake" on September 18, 2017 via Xtreem Music. It will feature the following ten tracks: ‘Whale Hunt’, ‘Earthquake’, ‘Hand Of God’, ‘Biosfear’, ‘Leyla Island’, ‘Bedout’, ‘Ravenous’, ‘The Ghosts Of Past’, ‘Black Star’ and ‘Obliteration’. You can already check out the album opener ‘Whale Hunt’ at this […]

July 14, 2017

Chilean Black / Death Metallers OCCASVS will release their debut full length "Nocturnal Majestic Mysteria" via Unspeakable Axe Records on September 29, 2017. A video for the track ‘Union’ is available at this location. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Andante Nocturno Op.7’, ‘Triumphal Defeat’, ‘Under Human Eyes’, ‘Psychic Burial’, ‘Ritual Death’, ‘Seer’ and ‘Union’. […]

July 11, 2017

Philadelphia’s progressive Death Metallers DARK WATERS END will release their new album "Submersion" on October 07, 2017. The following tracks will be featured on it: ‘Immortal Consciousness’, ‘Empty Skies’, ‘Mass Grave’, ‘Congenital Vice’, ‘Unquenchable’, ‘The Great Dirge’, ‘Rat King’, ‘Hell Can’t Be Worse’, ‘Velocirapture’, ‘Bucket Of Flesh’ and ‘Up The Dose’. An official lyric video […]

July 10, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers PURTENANCE will release a new 4-song EP entitled "Paradox Of Existence" on September 12, 2017 via Xtreem Music. The cover artwork was once again created by Chris Moyen who’s done every PURTENANCE cover artwork since their 1992 debut album "Member Of Immortal Damnation". A first advance single can already be checked out […]

July 08, 2017

Swedish Crust / Death Metallers DRÅP have just released a new video for ‘Ner På Knä’ at this location. The song is taken from their second album "Roten Till Allt Ont" which was released through Xtreem Music in early June 2017. More about DRÅP at www.facebook.com/drapswe On August 08, 2017 Boris Records will release a […]

July 07, 2017

Chicago based Death Metallers MORDATORIUM will release their new album "Obsessed With Death" on August 25, 2017. The following tracks will appear on "Obsessed With Death": ‘Rampage’, ‘Obsessed With Death’, ‘Beheaded’, ‘The Culling’, ‘Biting Cold’, ‘Murder Castle’, ‘Overmind’, ‘The Gallows’ and ‘The Butcher’. A promo video for ‘The Culling’ is already available here. The recordings […]

July 06, 2017

Polish Black Metallers BLAZE OF PERDITION will release their new album "Conscious Darkness" on November 03, 2017 via Agonia Records as digipak CD and gatefold LP (on black, white and as a picture LP). The recordings were completed in June and the final mixes and mastering was done at Satanic Audio Studio. The cover artwork […]

July 04, 2017

Berlin / Germany based Crust Black Metallers ANCST have released a video for ‘Broken Oath’ at this location. The song is taken from their latest album "Furnance" which was released on February 19, 2017 on CD and vinyl via Vendetta Records and Yehonala Tapes. ANCST have also announced the release of a new split LP […]

July 01, 2017

Spanish Death Metallers CANKER will release their third album "Earthquake" in September through Xtreem Music. It was originally recorded back in 2005, but never saw the light of day due to various problems. The cover artwork was created by Jose Vives, who already did covers for bands like GOAT WORSHIP, ITNUVETH and RETROFAITH. More about […]

June 30, 2017

Paulo Lisboa, guitarist and founding member of Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C., has left the band for personal reasons. You can read more about his decision in his full official statement, which has been published at this location. The band also issued a press release about the split with Paul which you will find in its entirety […]

June 28, 2017

Greek Black Metallers ACHERONTAS have signed a new record deal with Agonia Records. The band’s 2011 album "Vamachara" will be re-released on vinyl on August 31, 2017, along with the 1997 demo "Worship: Through The Dark Age We Are Dreaming" (recorded ten years before ACHERONTAS officially came to be) and new cover artwork. ACHERONTAS are […]

June 27, 2017

Wisconsin based Death Metallers PIG’S BLOOD will release their self-titled debut album through Godz Ov War Productions on June 30, 2017. It was recorded in February 2017 by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studio and the cover artwork was designed by Chris Ellis of PIG’S BLOOD. "Pig’s Blood" will feature the following ten tracks: ‘Misanthrope Absolute’, […]

June 26, 2017

Turkish Death Metallers PERSECUTORY are already streaming their upcoming debut full length "Towards The Ultimate Extinction" in its entirety at this location now. The album will officially be released on June 30, 2017 via Godz Ov War Productions. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Erkhan Kabakci and Can Gelgec at Jam Session Studios in […]

June 24, 2017

Boston based Death Metallers SOUL REMNANTS will release their third album "Ouroboros" on July 21, 2017 via Entertainment One / LifeBlood. The new single ‘Echoes Of Insanity’ is already streaming at this location. Another track of the album (‘Dissolving Into Obscurity’) is available here. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘Mechanical Synapse Modulations’, ‘Regurgitated And […]

June 22, 2017

Xtreem Music have signed Spanish female fronted Death Metallers BLOODHUNTER for the release of their upcoming second full length "The End Of Faith" this coming fall. A video from their debut album can be checked out at this location. According to label information the new album is supposed to be way more brutal and aggressive. […]

June 21, 2017

A week ahead of its official release (June 27, 2017) Orange County’s progressive Thrashers MADROST are streaming their entire forthcoming full-length "The Essence Of Time Matches No Flesh" over here now. The album was produced by Mark Rivas and Tanner Poppitt and mastered by Alan Douches of West West Side Studios. The cover artwork was […]

June 20, 2017

Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON are currently finishing the pre-production for their new album "Patriarchs Of Evil". The band is scheduled to record the drums in July, in September they will take a break for a mini tour of Canada and then finish the album in early autumn. A video from their last show in the […]

June 18, 2017

Original SLAUGHTER drummer Ron Sumners has re-recorded the track ‘Tales Of The Macabre’ with bassplayer / vocalist Nick Sagias (OVERTHROW / SOULSTORM) and guitarists Jorge Romero (TORRE DE MARFIL) and Steve Waller (EPILEPTIC BRAIN SURGEONS) at Corpselicker Studios. Drums and lead guitar were recorded near Zürich, Switzerland in November 2016 and vocals, bass and rhythm […]

June 17, 2017

Caco-Daemon Records have just released the "Flesh Burns" demo from Australian Death Punks UNBOUND. The tape is limited to 50 copies (25 in purple and 25 in white) and comes with a two-sided, pro-printed inlay and includes a hand-numbered linen certificate, inked with pig blood & ash. For ordering details go here. More about UNBOUND […]

June 16, 2017

Dutch Black Metallers INFINITY will release their sixth full length "Hybris" today via New Era Productions on CD, double LP, tape and digitally. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studio by Tore Stjerna. More about INFINITY at www.infinity-blackmetal.com or www.facebook.com/infinity.333 Milwaukee’s blackened Death / Thrashers PREZIR have just released their debut EP […]

June 14, 2017

Norwegian Black Metallers GRAVDAL have signed a deal with Soulseller Records. The band’s upcoming third full-length "Kadaverin" will be released on August 11, 2017 on CD, vinyl and digitally. The album was recorded and mixed at Mackwerk Studio with Lord Bård and mastered by Herbrand Larsen at Conclave & Earshot Studios. "Kadaverin" features guest appearances […]

June 13, 2017

New England based Death Metallers SCALPEL have just released a lyric video for ‘Feeding The Worm’ at this location. The song is taken from their forthcoming album "Methods To Delusion" which will be self-released by the band on July 25, 2017. You can pre-order a copy here. Another promo video (for ‘Labors Of Loathing’) can […]

June 12, 2017

Terror From Hell Records will release tape versions of both DEMONOMANCY‘s albums "Throne Of Demonic Proselytism" and "Rites Of Barbaric Demons" today. A die hard box edition with 3 tapes included (the two albums plus both demos on a release entitled "Burn Vitriol: A Relics Compendium") will also be available. It also includes a full […]

June 10, 2017

Mexican Death / Doom Metallers DOOMORTALIS will release their debut full length "Splendour… Then Gloominess" in September 2017 via Chaos Records. The band was formed in late 2010 by guitarist Marce Méndez (SUPPLICIUM, A.P.D.M.) and drummer J. J. Buño (SUPPLICIUM). In early 2011 Isaías Huerta (SUPPLICIUM, A.P.D.M., DENIAL, NECROCCULTUS) joined them on vocals along with […]

June 08, 2017

Swedish Black Metallers SVARTSYN are streaming their entire new album "In Death" (prior to its release tomorrow via Agonia Records) at this location. It was recorded at Belgian Mortsella Studio in March and December 2016, and in January 2017. The mixing and mastering took place at Clintworks Studio (AMON AMARTH, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, MISERY […]

June 07, 2017

Canadian Death / Thrashers PHYLACTERY will release their debut full lenth "Necromancy Enthroned" via Unspeakable Axe Records on August 18, 2017. A promo video for the track ‘Unholy Empire’ can be checked out here. The artwork was created by Paolo Girardi and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Risen Restless Dead’, ‘Wisdom Of Heretics’, ‘Fulminations’, […]

June 06, 2017

On June 09, 2017 Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR will kick off their European tour at the B52 Music Club in Eernegem, Belgium. The tour consists of 23 dates in 9 countries: Belgium, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, UK and Poland. Chilean newcomers CONFLICTED will be supporting NUCLEAR on 12 of the 23 dates. A […]

June 03, 2017

Italy’s brutal Death Metallers LOGIC OF DENIAL are streaming their forthcoming third full length "Aftermath" in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released via Comatose Music on June 09, 2017 and the artwork was created by Jon Zig. More about LOGIC OF DENIAL at www.facebook.com/logicofdenialband

June 02, 2017

German Death Metallers CRYPTIC BROOD are currently on tour with REPUKED (www.facebook.com/pages/repuked/132754393430493) in Europe. The tour kicks off today in Wolfsburg (GER) and ends on June 10, 2017 in Hasselt (BEL). REPUKED’s third album will be out on Soulseller Records later this year. CRYPTIC BROOD’s debut full length "Brain Eater" is available in three formats […]

May 31, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers DESECRESY will release their fifth full length "The Mortal Horizon" on August 14, 2017 via Xtreem Music. An advance song can already be checked out here. The album’s complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Amidst’, ‘Horizon Blazing’, ‘Percussive Necromancy’, ‘Excavation’, ‘Concealed Depths’, ‘Atrophoid’, ‘Telekinetic Ignition’, ‘Perpetual Waves’ and ‘Approaching Infinity’. More about DESECRESY […]

May 30, 2017

German primitve Death Metallers RADEMASSAKER are back from the dead. Founding member Jan (vocals and distortion) has been joined by Balor (BLIZZARD, ex – MORRIGAN, ex – MAYHEMIC TRUTH), who replaces original drummer Markus "Marv" Maurer. According to the band’s Facebook site there’s also plans to play some selected shows and to possibly record something […]

May 29, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers FESTERDAY have been signed by Season Of Mist for the release of their debut album later this year. The band was formed in Pietarsaari, Finland in 1989 and released three demos in the following years, simply entitled ‘Demo I’ (1991), ‘Demo II’ (1992) and ‘Demo III’ (1992). Remastered versions of those demos […]

May 26, 2017

Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED have released their entire live video "Night Of The Living Deathgenerations" online at this location now. It was originally part of the band’s limited 25th anniversary 2CD / DVD live album "Night of the Living Deathgenerations" in a limited edition of 1.000 copies. More about AVULSED at www.facebook.com/1991avulsed New England based […]

May 25, 2017

U.S. technical Death Metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have just released an in-the-studio video, in which they discuss the recording process of their upcoming fourth album "Axis Mundi". You can check out the video at this location. The album will be released on July 21, 2017 via Agonia Records (Europe / rest of the world) and Nuclear […]

May 23, 2017

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is looking for reliable people again who can help us out with reviews, as we still get so much stuff that it’s difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you should have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in touch with us for all further details […]

May 22, 2017

In support of their appearance at Maryland Deathfest this upcoming weekend New Jersey based Death Metallers EX DEMENTIA have just released a first single from their upcoming fourth full length "Crack The Coffin". You can check out ‘The Dripping Skull’ at this location. The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Trials And Exhumations’, […]

May 20, 2017

On August 01, 2017 Xtreem Music will release "Neverending Trail Of Skulls", the second full length of Italian Horror Death Metallers GRAVESITE. The album was recorded at Black Sun Studio between October 2016 and February 2017 and mastered by Daniel Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio. The artwork was created by Matteo Zanella. The complete tracklist […]

May 19, 2017

Canadian Crossover Thrashers EPI-DEMIC have just released a video from their new album "Malformed Conscience". You can check out ‘Ruthless Ambition’ here. The album was released on April 14, 2017 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. It is streaming in its entirety at this location. For more information about EPI-DEMIC visit www.facebook.com/theplaguebegins13

May 18, 2017

German brutal Death Metallers ANASARCA have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Cannibal’ at this location. The track will appear on their upcoming new album "Survival Mode" which will be released on May 25, 2017 via Sevared Records (www.sevared.com). More about ANASARCA at www.facebook.com/anasarcadeathmetal or www.anasarca.de Swedish Death Metallers DESULTORY will release their […]

May 17, 2017

Swedish Black Metallers SVARTSYN are streaming ‘Black Thrones Of Death’ (a song from their upcoming new album "In Death") at this location now. The album will be released on June 09, 2017 via Agonia Records. It was recorded at Mortsella Studio in Belgium in March and December 2016 and in January 2017. The mix and […]

May 16, 2017

New Zealand’s HERESIARCH will release their debut full length "Death Ordinance" via Dark Descent Records on July 07, 2017. The album was recorded by V.V. in early 2017 and mixed and mastered by C. Sinclair in Temple Of Sol studio. The artwork was created by Mistanthropic-Art. The following tracks will appear on "Death Ordinance": ‘Consecrating […]

May 13, 2017

At the end of May 2017 Caverna Abismal will release the new TOD HUETET UEBEL EP "N.A.D.A.". The artwork has been created by Maxime Taccardi and the layout by André Coelho. For all further info on TOD HUETET UEBEL go to www.facebook.com/todhuetetuebelofficial The cassette edition of "Tiberivs", the new album from ritualistic Black Metallers CULT […]

May 11, 2017

On May 18, 2017 Greyhaze Records will re-release a remastered vinyl edition of "Deathcult Barbaric Hell", the debut album from Floridian War Metallers AMPÜTATOR. It was originally released in 2007 on CD and cassette. You can check out a promo video for the track ‘Rape Kill Annihilate’ at this location. The full tracklist of the […]

May 10, 2017

Spanish Dark Metallers TOTENGOTT will release their upcoming debut full length "Doppelgänger" on July 11, 2017 via Xtreem Music (CD) / Burning World (vinyl). It features 3 long tracks that were recorded, produced and mixed by TOTENGOTT at Anglagard Recording Studio (Grao, Spain) in late 2016 / early 2017. The album was mastered by James […]

May 09, 2017

Ukraine’s HELL:ON have released a video for the song ‘Satan’ at this location. It was recorded live at Hell Serpent Rising Over Kyiv, in Kiev, Ukraine on February 25, 2017. All additional band information you will find at www.facebook.com/hellonofficial US Black Metallers UNHOLY BAPTISM have just released their debut full length"…On The Precipice Of The […]

May 06, 2017

Swedish Black Metallers SHINING just released a teaser video for the arthouse documentary "Cold Void" at this location. Claudio Marino (and his company Artax Film) tried to capture a personal portrait of Niklas Kvarforth with this film, who has made headlines that involved addiction, suicide and self-destruction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, passion and exceptional musicianship. "Cold […]

May 05, 2017

Finnish Doom / Deathers HOODED MENACE are currently in the studio for the recordings of their next full-length album, the first for their new label Season Of Mist. The band has just issued the following statement about it: "We are excited to announce that Jaime Gomez Arellano (SÓLSTAFIR, CATHEDRAL, GHOST) will be handling the mixing […]

May 02, 2017

Ancient Death Metallers EXTERMINATION ANGEL are looking for reviews and distributors for their new 6-song “Demo 2017” a.k.a. “Invaders”. Four of the six tracks are currently streaming here. The final two tracks of the demo are cassette tape exclusives and will not be made available digitally. Tapes are available for $3 per unit wholesale plus […]

April 28, 2017

"Ornaments Of Severity", the third album from Swedish Death Metallers MAIM, will be released on June 09, 2017 via Soulseller Records on CD, limited LP and digitally. The artwork was created by Mattias Frisk and a first teaser can already be checked out here. The full tracklist of "Ornaments Of Severity" reads like this: ‘Caves […]

April 27, 2017

New Jersey Death Metallers KALOPSIA have just released a song from their upcoming new album "Angelplague" at this location. The album will be released on May 19, 2017 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Destined To Return’, ‘As The Serpent Devours’, ‘Christened Upon The Slab’, ‘Not Peace But Pestilence’, ‘Scorched […]

April 25, 2017

California based Death / Thrashers SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER will release a new EP entitled "Generation Of Terror" through HPGD Productions on May 12, 2017. It will include five new tracks and a cover of CARNIVORE’s ‘Race War’. A lyric video for the EP’s title track can be checked out here. In support of the EP the […]

April 22, 2017

Lithuanian Death Metallers CRYPTS OF DESPAIR have released a song from their upcoming new full length "The Stench Of The Earth". You can check out ‘Dead Light’ at this location. "The Stench Of The Earth" was recorded at Lap’s Records studio in Kaunas and mixed and mastered at Devil’s Mark Studio in Rome. The band’s […]

April 21, 2017

On April 22, 2017 Caco-Daemon Records will release the "To Torture And Murder" demo from Paraguay’s brutal Death Metallers ABOMINATION in a limited edition of 50 copies (25 racing green and 25 yellow). It will feature 3 songs (plus intro) and and comes with a two-sided, pro-printed inlay and hand-numbered linen certificate inked with pig […]

April 19, 2017

Swedish Black Metallers SVARTSYN will release their new album "In Death" on June 09, 2017 via Agonia Records. A first single entitled ‘Seven Headed Snake’ can already be checked out at this location. "In Death" was recorded at Belgian Mortsella Studio in March and December 2016, and in January 2017. The mixing and mastering was […]

April 16, 2017

Swedish Death Metallers SARCASM have released an official video for ‘Scars Of A Land Forgotten’ at this location. The song is taken from their forthcoming Dark Descent album "Within The Sphere Of Ethereal Minds", which will be released on April 28, 2017 via Dark Descent Records. More about SARCASM at www.sarcasmsweden.se or www.facebook.com/sarcasmsweden "Malformed Conscience", […]

April 13, 2017

"The Shackles Of Mammon", the new full length from London’s old school blackened Thrashers CRAVEN IDOL, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on LP, CD and MC via Dark Descent Records tomorrow. For all additional CRAVEN IDOL information check out www.facebook.com/cravenidol-158945044134965

April 12, 2017

French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH are streaming their upcoming new full length "Satanic Slavery" in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on April 14, 2017 via Season Of Mist. More about NECROWRETCH at www.necrowretch.net or www.facebook.com/necrowretch

April 11, 2017

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have parted ways with long-time singer and producer, Sverker Widgren. He was replaced by Alexander Högbom (OCTOBER TIDE, CENTINEX). DEMONICAL will play a couple of club- and festival-shows in July (focusing on the eastern territories) with Finnish Black Metallers AUTHOR and Swedish Death / Black Metallers ANGREPP as support on selected […]

April 10, 2017

Raw Skull Recordz have signed Belgian old school Death Metallers TORTURERAMA. The band previously released 2 EPs ("It Begins At Birth" in 2014 and "Left As Remains" in 2010) and their debut full length "Close Encounters Of The Morbid Kind" (2015). The new album is expected for an early 2018 release. More about TORTURERAMA at […]

April 08, 2017

North Carolina based brutal Death Metallers CRANIAL BLEEDING have been signed by Comatose Music. The band is currently writing the material for their upcoming debut full length "Vile Formations Of Putridity" which is scheduled for a late 2017 release. For more information check out www.facebook.com/cranialbleeding1

April 06, 2017

Spanish Death Metallers APOSENTO have released the first advance single from their upcoming album "Bleed To Death" at this location now. The album was recorded at Rocklab Studios in Haro (Spain) with producer Dan Díez and the mix and mastering was done in Germany at Soundlodge Studios by Jörg Uken. The complete tracklist for "Bleed […]

April 05, 2017

On March 24, 2017 Old Temple have re-issued CHRIST AGONY‘s 1996 album "Moonlight – Act III" on handnumbered gold CDs. The album is streaming in its entirety at the label’s bandcamp site. For more CHRIST AGONY information check out www.facebook.com/christagony

April 04, 2017

Blackened old school Thrashers CRAVEN IDOL have just released another track from their upcoming second full-length "The Shackles Of Mammon". You can check out ‘The Trudge’ right here. The album will be released on April 14, 2017 on LP, CD and MC via Dark Descent Records. More about CRAVEN IDOL at www.facebook.com/cravenidol-158945044134965 Ottawa based Death […]

April 02, 2017

Florida based Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION have released a lyric video for ‘Cult Of Decay’. The song is taken from their mini CD "Shores Of Oblivion" which was released through Xtreem Music in October 2016. You can check out the video here. More about KILLING ADDICTION at www.facebook.com/killingaddiction Dutch Death Metallers BLOODGOD have just released […]

April 01, 2017

Blackened Swedish Death Metallers SARCASM have just premiered the new song ‘Silent Waves Summoned Your Inner Being’ at this location. It is taken from their upcoming second full length "Within The Sphere Of Ethereal Minds" which will be released on April 28, 2017 via Dark Descent Records. A lyric video for another new song (‘In […]

March 31, 2017

On April 14, 2017 French old school Deathers NECROWRETCH will release their third album "Satanic Slavery" via Season Of Mist. The album features the following tracks: ‘Sprawl Of Sin’, ‘Tredeciman Blackfire’, ‘Satanic Slavery’, ‘Evil Names’, ‘Hellspawn Pyre’, ‘Bestial Rites’, ‘Curse Of Blasphemy’ and ‘Verses From The Depths’. More about NECROWRETCH at www.necrowretch.net or www.facebook.com/necrowretch Fifteen […]

March 30, 2017

Corpus Christi, Texas based Thrashers ANIALATOR have signed a deal with Xtreem Music for the re-issue of all their 80s demos and EPs. The compilation CD will be entitled "Mission Of Death" and includes the "Anialator" EP (1988), the "Anialator II" EP (1989), "Demo 1987" and "Demo 1990" (previously unreleased). The entire material got remastered […]

March 29, 2017

German old school Death Metallers ENCRYPTED just released their debut MCD "The Purge" via Star Spawn Society. You can listen to one of the tracks here. For ordering details and general label information please contact: www.starspawnsociety.com or www.facebook.com/starspawnsociety Florida based Death Metallers KILLING ADDICTION have just released a lyric video for ‘Cult Of Decay’ at […]

March 28, 2017

Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED and French Death / Thrashers MERCYLESS will release a limited vinyl split 7" EP via Xtreem Music / Xenokorp (ex – Kaotoxin) on May 05, 2017 (it will already be on sale during the bands European tour in April though). It will contain a re-recording of AVULSED’s ‘Hidden Perversions’ (to commemorate the […]

March 25, 2017

‘Heretics Hammer’, a track from the upcoming second MORBID FLESH full length "Rites Of The Mangled", is currently streaming at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Javi Felez at Moontower Studios in Catalonia. "Rites Of The Mangled" features the following tracks: ‘Circle Cursed’, ‘Burn The Entrails’, ‘Banished To Oblivion’, ‘Heretics Hammer’, […]

March 24, 2017

"Ramsvarta Tankar", the new single from Swedish Black Metallers GRÁ, has been released through Carnal Records today. Apart from the title track (which you can check out as a video right here) it also includes a cover of LORD BELIAL’s ‘Osculum Obscenum’. The single also marks the premiere of the band’s new line-up. Heljarmadr, Dimman […]

March 23, 2017

"Interitus", the new album of Brazilian Death Metallers ESCARNIUM, will be released on vinyl on April 04, 2017 via Testimony Records. It will be limited to 300 copies and includes a printed inner-sleeve. A new lyric video for ‘While The Furnace Burns’ can be checked out at this location. More about ESCARNIUM at www.facebook.com/escarnium Portland’s […]

March 22, 2017

No Remorse Records will officially re-issue the entire back catalogue of Swedish Metallers HEAVY LOAD. The albums have been out of print since the 80s and apart from bootlegs (with poor sound quality) and rare Japanese CD releases they have never been officially available on CD so far. The material will be remastered directly from […]

March 20, 2017

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have just released a second song off their upcoming fourth album "Opposer". You can check out ‘Kneel’ over here. "Opposer" will be released on CD and digitally on April 30, 2017 through Great Dane Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Kneel’, ‘Disturbing The Dead’, ‘Stand Your Ground’, ‘Haunter’, […]

March 19, 2017

On May 05, 2017 Greyhaze Records will release the vinyl edition of WARFATHER‘s new album "The Grey Eminence". It will be available on black and limited edition clear vinyl. The album can currently be streamed in its entirety at this location. For more WARFATHER info check out www.facebook.com/pages/warfather/240931366011521

March 17, 2017

Serbian Crossover Thrashers NADIMAC are currently recording their new album at Citadela Sound Productions Studio in Belgrade with Luka Matkovic. The band commented on the material as follows: "This album will be charged with very heavy and fast beats, speed, aggression, energy and in general, outrage. On the other hand, we always try to make […]

March 16, 2017

"Traitor’s Grave", the debut full length from North Carolina / New Jersey Black Metallers DECREPIT THRONE, is available for streaming at this location. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Lands Of Ash’, ‘Lucifer’s Descent’, ‘Winter’s Call’, ‘The Path Of Revenge’, ‘Your Death Is My Solitude’, ‘The Victor’s Trumpet Sounds’ and ‘A Defiant […]

March 15, 2017

"Skeletal Lifeforms", the new EP by Greek old school Death Metallers ECTOPLASMA, is out now via Repulsive Echo Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Human Taxidermy’, ‘Skeletal Lifeforms’, ‘Slain Meat For The Beast’, ‘Awakened In The Coffin’ and ‘Towards the Shrouded Infinity’ (DEMIGOD cover). One of the tracks (‘Slain Meat For The Beast’) can be […]

March 14, 2017

On April 17, 2017 Xtreem Music will release a limited edition (1.000 copies) 2 CD + DVD 8-panel digipak live album of AVULSED, entitled "Night Of The Living Deathgenerations". It was recorded in Madrid on November 19, 2016 with 6 cameras and contains the 2-hour show with all songs from "Deathgeneration" plus one song that […]

March 13, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers LANTERN have just premiered a song from their forthcoming new album "II: Morphosis" at this location. The album was mixed and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios and the artwork was supplied by Zbigniew M. Bielak. Dark Descent Records will release "II: Morphosis" on March 17, 2017. More about LANTERN […]

March 11, 2017

Swedish blackened Death Metallers SARCASM will release their new album "Within The Sphere Of Ethereal Minds" on April 28, 2017 via Dark Descent Records. The following tracks will appear on the record: ‘Bloodsoaked Sunrise’, ‘From The Crimson Fog They Emerged’, ‘Embodiment Of Source’, ‘Scars Of A Land Forgotten’, ‘In The Grip of Awakening Times’, ‘Silent […]

March 09, 2017

Greek Thrash Metallers AMKEN will release their debut full-length "Theater Of The Absurd" via No Remorse Records on April 07, 2017. It was produced by French sound engineer David Prudent in the Summer of 2015 at Made In Hell Studio. The artwork of the album was created by Bill Hauser (HIRAX, GHOUL) and the full […]

March 07, 2017

Polish blackened Death Metallers AZARATH have just released a second song from their upcoming album "In Extremis" which will be out on April 07, 2017 via Agonia Records. You can check out ‘Annihilation (Smite All the Illusions)’ at this location. For all further information on AZARATH go to www.azarath.pl or www.facebook.com/azarathband Baltimore, Maryland based ancient […]

March 03, 2017

French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH have just released another song from their upcoming new album "Satanic Slavery". You can check out ‘Curse Of Blasphemy’ at this location. The album will be out via Season Of Mist on April 14, 2017. For more band info check out www.necrowretch.net or www.facebook.com/necrowretch

March 01, 2017

Houston, Texas based brutal Death Metallers DESECRATE THE FAITH are now streaming their upcoming new album "Unholy Infestation" in its entirety at this location. It will be released on March 03, 2017 via Comatose Music. More about DESECRATE THE FAITH at www.facebook.com/desecratethefaithofficial

February 28, 2017

Italian brutal Death Metallers DEVANGELIC will release their sophomore full length "Phlegethon" on October 27, 2017 via Comatose Music. The album will be mixed / mastered by Sasha Borovykh at TsunTsun Productions and the artwork was created by Ken Sarafin (Sarafin Concepts). The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Plagued By Obscurity’, ‘Mutilation Above Salvation’, ‘Of […]

February 27, 2017

In April 2017 Terror From Hell Records will release NECROMUTILATOR‘s new mini album "Ripping Blasphemy" on 12" vinyl (limited to 400 copies on black vinyl, with silkscreen design printed on the B-side) and cassette (limited to 150 copies on black tape). The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Ripping Blasphemy’, ‘Exhorted Sacrifice’, ‘Unholy Semen Of […]

February 24, 2017

Lycanthropic Chants have just released a limited tape edition (150 handnumbered copies) of the self-titled MINOTAUR HEAD debut full length. A sound sample can be checked out here. For ordering details go here: www.lycanthropic-chants.de

February 23, 2017

Brian Kingsland, guitarist for South Carolina Progressive Black Metallers ENTHEAN, has joined NILE as second guitarist / vocalist. He replaces Dallas Toler-Wade, who decided to leave the band in order to focus on his own plans and recordings. More about NILE at www.facebook.com/nilecatacombs

February 22, 2017

On April 08, 2017 Raw Skull Recordz will release a cassette edition of the new MORDBRAND full length "Wilt". The cassettes will be limited to 100 hand-numbered blue copies. For all further info check out www.rawskullrecordz.org On February 27, 2017 Terror From Hell Records will release a vinyl edition of "Into A Pyramid Of Doom", […]

February 21, 2017

German Death Metallers ANASARCA have signed a deal with Sevared Records for the release of their new album "Survival Mode". The recordings will start on March 29, 2017 with a release scheduled for May 25, 2017. If you want to pre-order the album and / or a shirt, just send an e-mail to order@anasarca.de with […]

February 20, 2017

Ukraine based Death / Thrashers HELL:ON have released a video for the track ‘Filth’ at this location. The song is taken from their 2015 album "Once Upon A Chaos". More HELL:ON info at www.facebook.com/hellonofficial Swedish Death Metallers THOSE WHO BRING THE TORTURE have just released their new full length "Necromancer" via Selfmadegod Records. It was […]

February 18, 2017

Soulseller Records have signed Swedish Death Metallers PALE KING for the release of their debut full length "Monolith Of The Malign". The album will be released on April 21, 2017 (on CD, limited LP and digitally). It features the following tracks: ‘The Last Hour’, ‘Ominous Horrors’, ‘Monolith Of The Malign’, ‘The Curse’, ‘Dark Intentions’, ‘Inflicting […]

February 17, 2017

Finnish Death Metallers GOREPHILIA have premiered a second track off their upcoming new album "Severed Monolith". You can check out ‘Return To Dark Space’ right here. The CD edition of "Severed Monolith" will be released on March 03, 2017 via Dark Descent Records, the vinyl edition will be handled by Me Saco Un Ojo. More […]

February 16, 2017

"The Blackest Volume: Like All The Earth Was Buried", the debut album from Michigan blackened Grinders SUNLIGHT’S BANE, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on February 17, 2017 via Innerstrength Records. For all additional information and updates check out www.facebook.com/sunlightsbane

February 14, 2017

Five years after the release of their last album "Misanthropy" Polish blackened Death Metallers PANDEMONIUM have returned to the scene with a new album entitled "Nihilist". It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Heavy Gear Studio with Mariusz Konieczny and features nine tracks. "Misanthropy" will be released via Old Temple on February 15, 2017 on […]

February 13, 2017

On May 12, 2017 Comatose Music will release "Methods of Resurrection Through Evisceration", the new full length from Italian Death Metallers ANTROPOFAGUS. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Whirlwind Of Initiation’, ‘Spawn Of Chaos’, ‘Chants For Abyzou’, ‘Praise To A Hecatomb’, ‘Methods Of Resurrection Through Evisceration’, ‘Omnipotent Annihilation’, ‘The Abyss (Chapter One)’, ‘Quintessence Of […]

February 10, 2017

Old Temple have just re-released "The Enlightenment", the 1999 debut album from Mexican Death Metallers SARGATANAS on hand numbered, golden CDs. The album is streaming in its entirety at this location. More SARGATANAS info at www.facebook.com/sargatanasmx.mexico Swedish Death Metallers MORDBRAND will release their new album "Wilt" on February 24, 2017 via Carnal Records. It was […]

February 09, 2017

On September 02, 2017 Raw Skull Recordz will re-release "Howling From The Deep", the debut full length from Russian Death Metallers GROND (it was originally released in 2012). The CD will include extra bonus tracks, a new artwork by Daemorph Evilartdominion and it will be limited to 500 copies of which, 50 will include an […]

February 08, 2017

London’s blackened Thrashers CRAVEN IDOL will release their second album "The Shackles Of Mammon" on April 14, 2017 on LP, CD and MC via Dark Descent Records. It was recorded at Priority Studios in Birmingham, engineered by Greg Chandler (ESOTERIC) and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound. The album artwork was created by Daniel […]

February 07, 2017

Italian Death Metallers POSTHUMAN ABOMINATION have been signed by Comatose Music. The band features members from DEVANGELIC, NATRIUM and XENOMORPHIC CONTAMINATION and their first-ever track ‘Crafting Life’ can be checked out here. POSTHUMAN ABOMINATION are currently working on their debut full length "Transcending Embodiment", which is scheduled for an early 2018 release. More information and updates you […]

February 03, 2017

Swedish old school Black Metallers WAN will release their third full length "Wan Way To Hell" via Carnal Records on February 10, 2017. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Known As Dead’, ‘King Of Evil’, ‘Till Kamp’, ‘Igeltjärn’, ‘The Challenger’, ‘Wrought’, ‘As If’, ‘Spitfire Metal’, ‘Full Sving’, ‘Piss On Your Grave’, ‘Svarthäll’, ‘Inn I […]

February 02, 2017

"Rites Of The Mangled", the second full length from Barcelona based Death Metallers MORBID FLESH, will be released on CD via Unholy Prophecies on April 24, 2017 (the vinyl edition will follow a bit later). The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Moontower Studios (GRAVEYARD, CARNAL TOMB, TEITANBLOOD, NOMINON) and features guest appearances from […]

February 01, 2017

"Born… Suffer… Die", the classic 1991 debut full length from Brazilian Death Metallers HEADHUNTER D.C., has been re-released as a special 25th anniversary deluxe digipak edition via Cogumelo Records (in co-operation with Mutilation Records). The CD has been remastered and features the entire "Hell Is Here" demo from 1989 and other rare studio and live […]

January 31, 2017

Portland, Oregon based Death Metallers DEAD CONSPIRACY have just released a video for the song ‘Paralyzed With Terror’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s new, self-titled album which is available through the DEAD CONSPIRACY bandcamp site. All further band information you will find at www.facebook.com/dead-conspiracy-228804147194155 On February 01, 2017 Cryptorium Records […]

January 30, 2017

Dutch Death Metallers BLOODGOD (featuring former members of DISQUIET, HYMIR and NUESTROS DERECHOS) will release a new 5-song EP entitled "Catharsis" on March 15, 2017. The material was recorded and mixed at Mass Audio Studio in the Netherlands and mastered by Jacob Hansen (ABORTED, MERCENARY, VOLBEAT, PESTILENCE, etc) in Denmark. The artwork was created by […]

January 28, 2017

Finland’s LANTERN will release their second full-length "II: Morphosis" on March 17, 2017 via Dark Descent Records. The album was mixed and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios and the artwork was created by Zbigniew M. Bielak. ‘Black Miasma’, the album’s opening track, can already be streamed over here. More about LANTERN at […]

January 27, 2017

Indiana based Death Metallers INVASION have just released a track from their upcoming fourth album "Destroyer Of Mankind". You can check out ‘The Divine Wind’ at this location. Another new track, ‘Approaching Cauldron Of Horror’, is streaming right here. The album will be released via Abyss Records on February 17, 2017. More about INVASION at […]

January 26, 2017

German Death Metallers VITRIOL are streaming the band’s self-titled debut demo in its entirety at this location. It will be released via Hellthrasher Productions on CD tomorrow. "Vitriol" was originally released on tape in July 2016. It features the following tracks: ‘Lo-Irt-IV’, ‘Octosphere Of Obscure Occurence’, ‘Assimilation (Blood-Feed The Devourer)’, ‘Massive Retaliation’, ‘Betelgeuze’ and ‘The […]

January 25, 2017

Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE are currently streaming their entire "Annihilate… Then Ask!" album one week before its official release at this location. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Afterworld Remnants’, ‘Annihilate… Then Ask!’, ‘Human’s Last Dawn’, ‘Eager To Take Control’, ‘Motörhead’, ‘Bonebreaker’, ‘Deserve To Be Erased’, ‘Losers’ (DÉTENTE cover), ‘Leather Spikes Chains & Blood’ and ‘Back And […]

January 23, 2017

Serbian all-girl Speed Metallers JENNER have just released a video trailer for their upcoming debut full length "To Live Is To Suffer" at this location. The song ‘How Deep Is Your Greed’ can furthermore be listened to over here. The album will be released on Infernö Records on February 20, 2017. More information about JENNER […]

January 21, 2017

On February 10, 2017 Xtreem Music will re-issue "Unnatural Legacy", the 1993 debut demo from Spanish Death Metallers INFESTUS on a CD entitled "Origen". It will be released together with two other unreleased demos from 1994 and 2015 and the booklet will include the demo covers, photos and lyrics. The complete "Origen" tracklist reads like […]

January 20, 2017

Finland’s GOREPHILIA will release their second full-length "Severed Monolith" on March 03, 2015 via Dark Descent Records (the vinyl edition will be out through Me Saco Un Ojo). One of the album tracks (‘The Ravenous Storm’) is already available for streaming at the Dark Descent Bandcamp page. The new GOREPHILIA line-up features new members Kauko […]

January 19, 2017

"Ungodly Forms", the debut album of New Jersey based Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR, will be released on vinyl on March 03, 2017 via Testimony Records, limited to 300 copies. It comes with a full dynamic range master by Dan Swanö and includes a lyric-sheet on 140g paper. Meanwhile a new lyric video for the song […]

January 18, 2017

Slovenian Thrash Metallers PANIKK have released a first advance song from their upcoming second album "Discarded Existence" at this location. The tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Instigator Of War’, ‘Sedated In Utopia’, ‘Under Pretence’, ‘Individual Right’, ‘Rotten Cells’, ‘Discarded Existence’, ‘Eyes Don’t Lie’, ‘Reconstruction’ and ‘Outro’. "Discarded Existence" will be released on March […]

January 17, 2017

Italy’s Post-Black / Doom Metallers DEADLY CARNAGE will enter the studio and start recording their fourth album "Through The Void, Above The Suns". It is going to be the band’s first concept album and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Quantum’, ‘Matter’, ‘Hyle’, ‘Cosmi’, ‘Lumis’, ‘Ifene’, ‘Fractlas’, ‘Divide’ and ‘Entropia’. For more information check out www.facebook.com/deadlycarnage

January 14, 2017

Cleveland, Ohio based Death Metallers GRAVE PLAGUE have just released their debut demo “The Infected Crypts“ via Caco-Daemon Records as a strictly limited tape edition of 50 copies (25 smoky – 25 yellow). It comes with a two-sided, pro-printed inlay and hand-numbered linen certificate inked with pig blood & ash. For ordering details go here. […]

January 13, 2017

US Death Metallers BLOOD INCANTATION (whose latest release "Starspawn" ended up on number 5 in our "Best Of 2016" readers poll) will be touring Europe together with CRUCIAMENTUM in March. Check out the exact dates in our tourdates section. Since there has been such an overwhelming interest in this tour BLOOD INCANATION will do a […]

January 12, 2017

At the end of May MORBID ANGEL will embark on their first U.S. tour of 2017, together with SUFFOCATION, REVOCATION and WITHERED. The tour will kick off on May 23, 2017 at the Beachum in Orlando, Florida and ends on June 27, 2017 at the House Of Blues in New Orleans. Next to Trey Azagthoth […]

January 11, 2017

Houston, Texas based Death Metallers DESECRATE THE FAITH have just released ‘Angel Eater’, a track from their forthcoming sophomore release "Unholy Infestation", at this location. The album will be out on March 03, 2017 via Comatose Music and is going to feature the following tracks: ‘Daemones Nos Ave Satanas’, ‘Predatory Impalement’, ‘Malignant Divinity’, ‘Shrine Of […]

January 10, 2017

MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth has posted the following update on the band’s upcoming new album via his official Facebook site yesterday: "We have all the drums recorded for the new record, performed by Scott Fuller from ANNIHILATED, and will soon start on the guitars, vocals and bass. It has been awesome working with Erik […]

January 09, 2017

On January 27, 2017 German brutal Death Metallers ACRANIUS will release their third full-length "Reign Of Terror" via Rising Nemesis Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Born A King’, ‘Kingmaker’, Return To Violence’, ‘Outlaw’, ‘Built On Tradition’, ‘The True Reign’, ‘Warpath’, ‘Battle Scars’, ‘The Executioner’ and ‘Died A Liar’. More band information at […]

January 07, 2017

Tomas Nyqvist of Swedish PUTREFACTION ZINE is currently working on a book edition that is supposed to be released later this year. For all further information and updates follow him on the just recently launched PUTREFACTION Facebook site: www.facebook.com/putrefactionmagazine

January 04, 2017

After a longer period of silence French Death / Thrashers HATRED DUSK have returned to the scene again. Their latest demos from 1992 and 1993 can currently be downloaded for free at their bandcamp site. A new EP release is planned for 2017. The band is also looking for gigs, so feel free to contact […]

January 03, 2017

"Deinós Nekrómantis", the latest MORTEM album, just made it to number one in our BEST OF 2016 readers poll. Here’s the reaction of guitarist / vocalist Fernán “Nebiros” López about it: "We are really, really honoured by your readers who voted us No.1 album of 2016! Thanks so much to you and the VFTDS staff for this […]

January 01, 2017

Happy New Year everyone! The results of our BEST OF 2016 poll are online now. Feel free to check them out right here and thanks again to each one of you who contributed their list. German brutal Death Metallers ANASARCA have set-up a Kickstarter campaign for the recordings of their fourth album "Survival Mode". If […]

December 29, 2016

2016 is almost over, so as every year it’s about time now to look back on the best releases of the year. If you’d like to participate in our BEST OF 2016 poll, please go here and send us a list of your 10 favorite releases of 2016 (no matter if it’s a demo, EP, […]

December 28, 2016

Russian Death Metallers HORROR GOD have just released a video for ‘Dust’, a song taken from their upcoming split release with TECHE. You can check out the video right here. Lavadome Productions will release the split CD in 2017. More about HORROR GOD at www.facebook.com/horrorgod

December 27, 2016

"Death Will Rise", the debut release from Sao Miguel, Azores (Portugal) based old school Death Metallers SYCHOPATHIA, is streaming in its entirety at their bandcamp page www.sychopathia.bandcamp.com now. For all further band related information check out www.facebook.com/sychopathia

December 23, 2016

Australian Death Metallers IN DEATH have just released an official video for the song ‘Godzilla’ at this location. The track is taken from their forthcoming debut full length "The Devil Speaks". The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Malignancy Eradicated’, ‘The Pitfalls Of Immortality’, ‘Bow To Your Master’, ‘Every Burial’, ‘Godzilla’, ‘Fuck Your […]

December 20, 2016

‘Barbed Wire Land (At War)’, a song from the upcoming re-issue of THE MIST‘s debut full length "Phantasmagoria", is currently streaming at this location. The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Flying Saucers In The Sky’, ‘Smiles, Tears And Chaos’, ‘A Step Into The Dark’, ‘The Enemy’, ‘Hate’, ‘Barbed Wire Land (At War)’, […]

December 17, 2016

Spanish Death Metallers APOSENTO will enter the studio in early 2017 to record their second full length "Bleed To Death" which will be released through Xtreem Music again. The album will feature new vocalist Mark, who’s in the band for a couple of years now, as well as new mambers Gabri (drums) and Sergio (guitar). […]

December 14, 2016

Pulverised Records have signed Swedish blackened Death Metallers GUTTER INSTINCT. The band will enter the studio in April 2017 to record the follow up to their "Age Of The Fanatics" debut full length. For all further information and updates check out www.facebook.com/gutterinstinct Hungarian brutal Death Metallers GUTTED have just released their first professional video ever […]

December 13, 2016

Today MAYHEM will kick off the first leg of their European tour with WATAIN. While MAYHEM will perform their entire "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" album, WATAIN will play "Casus Luciferi" in its entirety. It is advised to pre-book tickets as the shows in Paris, France and Eindhoven Metal Meeting, The Netherlands are already sold out. […]

December 12, 2016

"High Gain, Low Budget", the debut full length from German Death Metallers CELEBRATE HATE, is now available for streaming at their bandcamp site http://celebratehate.bandcamp.com. A vinyl edition is planned for early 2017. More band information at www.facebook.com/pages/celebrate-hate/216742128361426

December 11, 2016

“Upheaval Of The Undead“, this year’s 4 song EP from Los Angeles / California based brutal Death Metallers PESTILENT DEATH, has just been re-released as a strictly limited tape edition (50 copies, 25 black and 25 white) via Caco-Daemon Records. It comes with a two-sided, pro-printed inlay and hand-numbered linen certificate, inked with pig blood & […]

December 08, 2016

Swedish Black / Death Metallers OMNIZIDE are streaming a new song entitled ‘Deathwomb’ at this location now. It is taken from the band’s forthcoming album "NekroRegime", which will be released on December 16, 2016 via Carnal Records in Europe and Daemon Worship Productions in the U.S. The album features Nox (CRAFT) on vocals and the […]

December 06, 2016

"Spawn Of The Fallen", the debut full length from Italian Death Metallers DAEMONIAC, will be released on January 01, 2017 via Xtreem Music. The follow-up of their "Lord Of Immolation" EP (which was released in May 2015) was once again recorded in Sweden at Sunlight Studios with producer Tomas Skogsberg. The tracklist reads as follows: […]

December 05, 2016

Raw Skull Records have signed Dutch Death Metallers GRACELESS. The band features members of SOULBURN, (ex) NAILGUN MASSACRE, XENOMORPH and MASTER WE PERISH. Their upcoming debut full length "Shadowlands" will be released in the second quarter of 2017. For more info and updates check out www.rawskullrecordz.org Dutch / German old school progressive Thrashers SACROSANCT are […]

December 04, 2016

Hells Headbangers have signed Orlando, Florida based Doom / Deathers DRUID LORD for the release of the band’s next full-length "Grotesque Offerings". The cover artwork will be created by Daniel Corcuera. DRUID LORD features Pete Slate (ex – INCUBUS / ACHERON / EQUINOX on lead & rhythm guitar) and Tony Blakk (ex – EQUINOX / […]

December 02, 2016

"Tenebrous Towers", the debut full length from Finland’s blackened Death Metallers DESOLATE SHRINE, has just been released on vinyl via Hellthrasher Productions. It is available in a limited edition of 500 heavy weight copies in two colors (400 on black and 100 on orange vinyl) and comes in a pocket sleeve with inserted lyric sheet. […]

December 01, 2016

Before the end of the year Canada’s Ex Nihilo Music will release a split CD from Chilean Black / Death Metallers PROFOUND GRAVE and OCCULT PANTHEON entitled “Immortal Chaos Ascend”. PROFOUND GRAVE will contribute the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘Black Bread For A Black Season’, ‘Derange Temple Manifestation’, ‘Universal Cadaver Of Yahweh’ and ‘Outro’ while OCCULT […]

November 29, 2016

German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH have released another lyric video, this time for the song ‘Fortress Of Gloom’. You can check it out here. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming new album “Emissary Of All Plagues” which will be released on December 02, 2016 via Cyclone Empire. More REVEL IN FLESH info […]

November 28, 2016

Hungarian brutal Death Metallers GUTTED have finished the recordings for their fourth album "Martyr Creation". It will be released via Xtreem Music on December 20, 2016. An advance song can already be checked out over here. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Chaos Of The Beginning’ (Intro), ‘Cosmos Of Humans’, ‘False Happiness’, ‘Consuming Life’, ‘Deeper […]

November 26, 2016

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November 25, 2016

Brazilian Black Metallers PATRIA have signed a deal with Soulseller Records. The band’s new album "Magna Adversia" was co-produced, mixed and mastered by Øystein G. Brun (BORKNAGAR) and features Asgeir Mickelson (IHSAHN, SARKE, BORKNAGAR, SPIRAL ARCHITECT) on drums and Fabiano Penna (REBAELLIUN) as special guest on the orchestrations. The cover art was created by PATRIA’s […]

November 24, 2016

Swedish Black / Death Metallers OMNIZIDE will release their new album "NekroRegime" on December 16, 2016 via Carnal Records in Europe and Daemon Worship Productions in the U.S. The band features CRAFT vocalist Nox and the music was written by Anders / AE (AVSKY). The title track is currently streaming at this location. "NekroRegime" was […]

November 21, 2016

New Jersey based Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR have just released a guitar play-through video for ‘Abyssal Ways’ at this lovation. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full-length "Ungodly Forms" which will be released on December 09, 2016 via Testimony Records (in North America via Redefining Darkness Records). The album was mixed by […]

November 18, 2016

L.A. Thrashers ANGER AS ART have just released an official video for ‘Unknowing, Undead’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s latest album "Ad Mortem Festinamus" which was released via Old School Metal Records on March 11, 2016. More about ANGER AS ART at www.facebook.com/angerasart

November 17, 2016

Danish old school Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have posted a song from their upcoming fourth album "Opposer" at this location. The album was recorded at Fast Beat Records, Copenhagen with producer Rasmus Toftlund and the cover artwork was created by Claude Wit. "Opposer" will be released via Great Dane Records in Spring 2017. The complete […]

November 14, 2016

Dark Blasphemies Records will release a limited compilation CD from Finnish Death / Grinders OBFUSCATION this December. It is entitled "Document Of Dysphoria 1992 – 1995" and will contain the band’s two demos "Greed" (1992) and "Windows Of The World" (1993), the 1995 "Swansong" EP, plus a never released promo and a cover track of […]

November 12, 2016

Neckbreaker Records have signed Dutch Death Metallers DEPARTED SOULS. The band was formed in 2013 and released a 1-song demo in 2014, which lead to the "Barbaric Tortures" EP (2015) via Denmark’s Ancient Darkness Productions. A split CD with Sweden’s WOMBBATH ("Embracing The Cold…") followed earlier this year via Raw Skull Recordz. The release of […]

November 09, 2016

Spanish Doom / Death Metallers FAMISHGOD will release their second album "Roots Of Darkness" on December 01, 2016 via Xtreem Music. An advance song can already be checked out at this location. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Abyss Of The Underworld’, ‘Bad Omen’, ‘Molested, Defiled, Disrupted’, ‘Chamber Of Chaos’, ‘Eternal Embrace’, ‘Lost Language Of […]

November 08, 2016

"In Ancient Beliefs", the 2001 debut full length from US Death Metallers DETERIOROT, will be re-issued on CD via Xtreem Music (with remastered sound and new cover artwork by Juanjo Castellano) to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the album. The release is scheduled for November 20, 2016. You can already check out the track ‘The […]

November 03, 2016

On December 07, 2016 Iron Pegasus Records will release a vinyl split 12" from SADISTIC INTENT and PENTACLE entitled "Invocations Of The Death-Ridden“. SADISTIC INTENT will contribute brandnew recordings, while PENTACLE’s side will contain the missing vinyl songs from their last recording session. More info and ordering details at www.iron-pegasus.com The new DESERTED FEAR album […]

November 02, 2016

Minnesota based technical Death Metallers FACE OF OBLIVION have premiered a track from their forthcoming sophomore album "Cataclysmic Desolation" over here. Another track can be checked out here. A promo video for the song ‘Debridement’ is furthermore playing at this location. "Cataclysmic Desolation" will be released on November 11, 2016 via Comatose Music. More about […]

November 01, 2016

Turkish Death Metallers ENGULFED will finally release their debut full length "Engulfed In Obscurity" via Hellthrasher Productions in February 2017 (the vinyl edition will be released via Blood Harvest Records in April / May 2017). The band’s first release since their 2012 EP "Through The Eternal Damnation" will feature 9 songs and the artwork was […]

October 31, 2016

Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE (featuring Dave Rotten from AVULSED on vocals), have just released a lyric video for the titletrack of their upcoming album "Annihilate… Then Ask!" at this location. Another album sample of 5 song clips can be checked out here. "Annihilate… Then Ask!" will be released on February 01, 2017 via Xtreem Music on […]

October 30, 2016

Raw Skull Recordz have signed Dutch old school Death Metallers COLDBLOODED. The band’s new album "Harvest Of Damnation" will be mixed and mastered by J.B. Van der Wal (ABORTED, ESCARNIUM, ENTRAPMENT) and the release has been scheduled for June 2017. More info at www.facebook.com/coldbloodedfryslan

October 29, 2016

MAYHEM will embark on a "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" European tour in March and April 2017. On that tour they will be performing their debut album in its entirety. The tour starts on March 24, 2017 in Karlstad, Sweden and ends in Munich, Germany on April 16, 2017. For more info and updates check out […]

October 28, 2016

Ancient US Death Metallers EXTERMINATION ANGEL have just updated their official website http://exterminationangel666.bandcamp.com with pictures of the band and new merchandise. Their new six-track demo “Demo 2016” will be released as a cassette tape edition via Baltic Warlord Records soon. For ordering details you can already contact the band at exterminationangel@gmail.com. For all further EXTERMINATION […]

October 27, 2016

At the end of 2009 former ABHORRENCE bassplayer Kleber Varnier (who used to play with the Brazilian Death Metallers from 1997 to 2001) founded a new band named BELLICOSITY. In 2012 he was joined by Junio Gregore (guitar / vocals) and they both started working on first songs together. In 2015 Marcos "Lord Cepheus" Pereira […]

October 26, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers FERAL have published a lyric video for ‘Reborn In The Morgue’ at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming new EP "From The Mortuary", which will be released on December 02, 2016 via Cyclone Empire. The EP will feature the following tracks: ‘The Hand Of The Devil’, ‘Reborn In The […]

October 25, 2016

MORBID STENCH, the newest project from Costa Rican Death Metal vocalist The Master Butcher (INSEPULTO / NECROGOD) and members from El Salvador based Death / Thrashers CONCEIVED BY HATE, will release their debut EP "The Stench Of Doom" via Morbid Skull Records on October 31, 2016. The EP is already streaming in its entirety at […]

October 22, 2016

The 30th issue of Polish Necroscope zine comes with a free copy of the HEADHUNTER D.C. live CD "Death Kurwa! Live In Warsaw 2013". It was recorded in Warsaw, Poland at Klub FonoBar during the “…In Unholy Mourning For God… European Tour 2013”. The CD, that was released through UK’s Bestial Invasion Records, is also […]

October 21, 2016

Poland’s blackened Thrash Metallers WARFIST have just released the titletrack from their upcoming sophomore album "Metal To The Bone" at this location. The album will be released on November 04, 2016 via Godz Ov War Productions. More about WARFIST at www.facebook.com/warfisthorde ‘Disastrous Rite’, the opening track from "Visions From Beyond", the upcoming second full length […]

October 20, 2016

On October 21, 2016 Hellthrasher Productions will release a digipak CD version of "Englaryk", the debut demo of Iceland based Black Metallers ENDALOK. A vinyl edition will follow in early 2017. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Hræ Guðs Fargað’, ‘Óhugnaðurinn’, ‘Englaryk’ and ‘Formlaust’. A full stream of the demo is available here. More band info […]

October 19, 2016

Belgium’s brutal Death Metallers FRACTURED INSANITY have just released a lyric video for ‘One Shot Salvation’ at this location. The song is taken from their recently released third album "Man Made Hell". Another album track can be checked out here. "Man Made Hell" was released in April 2016 via Xtreem Music. More about FRACTURED INSANITY […]

October 18, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED have premiered the new song ‘Shivers Down Your Broken Spine’ (from their upcoming new album "Struck By A Murderous Siege") at this location. The album was recorded at Berno Studio (AMON AMARTH, THE CROWN, WITCHERY) in Malmö, Sweden and the cover artwork was created by Mike Hrubovcak (GRAVE, SIX FEET UNDER, […]

October 15, 2016

German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH have just released a lyric video for the titletrack of their upcoming new album "Emissary Of All Plagues" at this location. The album will be released via Cyclone Empire on December 02, 2016. More about REVEL IN FLESH at www.facebook.com/pages/revel-in-flesh/304228902958414 Reformed Canadian Thrashers AGGRESSION have signed a worldwide deal […]

October 14, 2016

Portland, Oregon based Death Metallers DEAD CONSPIRACY will finally release their debut full length on November 15, 2016. The self-titled album will be available on vinyl and digitally directly from the band. Exile Musik will release the album on cassette, CDs featuring the 1987 demo and a cover track (recorded for the HEADHUNTER D.C. tribute) […]

October 13, 2016

Hellthrasher Productions will release a CD version of "Forfald", the debut full length of Danish Black Metal two-piece act GESPENST, on October 14, 2016. It will be available as a limited edition digipak with the additional bonus track ‘L’Appel Du Vide’ (previously featured on a vinyl only compilation). The album was recorded, mixed and mastered […]

October 12, 2016

German Black Metallers UNLIGHT have released a video for the song ‘Create And Annihilate’. You can check it out here. The track will appear on their upcoming new album "Antihelion", which will be released on November 04, 2016 via War Anthem Records. More about UNLIGHT at www.facebook.com/unlight.org Finnish Doom / Deathers HOODED MENACE have been […]

October 11, 2016

The upcoming AVULSED double album "Deathgeneration" will be released on November 01, 2016 via Xtreem Music. It features 18 re-recorded AVULSED songs, spanning the band’s entire career to commemorate the band’s 25th anniversary. Each song (except one that Dave Rotten reserved for himself) features a guest vocalist. Here’s the complete list of all those who […]

October 07, 2016

On October 31, 2016 Black Lion Records will release "Tales Of Inevitable Death", the debut full length from Dutch Black / Death Metallers SOULEMISSION. The band consists of guitarists Roel van Kruysdijk and Benny Bats (the latter also on bass, both ex – PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT), vocalist Michel Stigter (ex -CIRITH GORGOR) and session drummer Menthor […]

October 06, 2016

On December 02, 2016 Cyclone Empire will release the 4th album from German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH. It is entitled “Emissary Of All Plagues” and the cover artwork was once again created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado (BODYFARM, PAGANIZER, INTERMENT, SATHANAS, VOMITORY, PUTREVORE, RIBSPREADER, PORTRAIT etc.). The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Emissary Of All […]

October 05, 2016

German Black Metallers UNLIGHT have released a teaser for their upcoming new full length "Antihelion" at this location. The album will be released on November 04, 2016 via War Anthem Records. More UNLIGHT information you will find at www.facebook.com/unlight.org Italian Death / Thrashers METHEDRAS have released a live video for ‘Dead Memories’. The song is […]

October 04, 2016

Raw Skull Rekordz have signed Dutch Death / Thrashers INCINERATOR. The band’s debut album "Stench Of Distress" will be released in July 2017. The cover art was created by Raúl Fuentes of Mortuus Art. More about INCINERATOR at www.facebook.com/pages/incinerator/510069052422555 "Wither", the third album from Swedish Death Metallers DECOMPOSED, has just been released via Chaos Records. […]

September 30, 2016

Spanish Doom / Deathers FAMISHGOD will release their second full length "Roots Of Darkness" on December 01, 2016 via Xtreem Music. The album is currently being mixed by Dave Rotten at his own Sanctuary Studios. The cover art was painted by Abigor Artaburu (APOSENTO, OUIJA) and the new logo was created by Phlegeton (WORMED). A […]

September 29, 2016

Gothenburg’s AGE OF WOE have just released a live video for the song ‘Voices Of The Unheard’ at this location. It was shot in June 2016 in Umeå. The song is taken from their upcoming album "An Ill Wind Blowing" which will be released on October 14, 2016 via War Anthem Records. More band info […]

September 28, 2016

Czech Dark Metallers ROOT will release their tenth album "Kärgeräs – Return From Oblivion" on November 25, 2016 via Agonia Records. According to an offical band statement it will be different from their 2011 offering, "Heritage Of Satan": "As always in our history as a band, we aim to deliver a unique album, something that […]

September 25, 2016

Canadian one man Black Metal act FERAL has posted a trailer video for their upcoming second full length "Forever Resonating In Blood" at this location. The album will be released in a few months. For more information and updates check out www.facebook.com/ftwlidtjlctp

September 24, 2016

"14 Sovereign" from Austin, Texas based defunct Black Metallers VPAAHSALBROX will be re-released on October 01, 2016 on vinyl via Pale Horse Recordings as a limited black edition (300 copies). It was originally only available on cassette, limited to 50 copies. The demo will also be released digitally now. You can stream the track ‘Swallow […]

September 23, 2016

German Black Metallers UNLIGHT will release their seventh full-length "Antihelion" on November 04, 2016 via War Anthem Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Ekpyrosis (Unsealing The Anticlimax Millennium)’, ‘Create And Annihilate (The Quintessence Of Venoms)’, ‘Antihelion (Arise And Enflesh)’, ‘The Bone Trumpet (As The Breath Passeth From My Lips)’, ‘Leveller Of Kingdoms (Iconoclast)’, […]

September 22, 2016

French Death Metallers BENIGHTED have just finished recording their new full-length at Germany’s Kohlekeller Studio. According to the band it will be their "most brutal and sickest work of violence yet". The release is scheduled for early 2017 via Season Of Mist. For more info and updates visit www.facebook.com/brutalbenighted As most of you will probably […]

September 21, 2016

Caco-Daemon Records is a new tape label with a focus on old school Death Metal bands that are still working in the vein of the do it yourself times from back in the days. The label’s primary focus will be demos and EPs that have not been made available in a physical format yet. Some […]

September 20, 2016

Minnesota based technical Death Metallers FACE OF OBLIVION will release their sophomore album "Cataclysmic Desolation" on November 11, 2016 via Comatose Music. A promo video for the song ‘Debridement’ is already available at this location. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Embracing Damnation’, ‘Seismic Anomaly’, ‘Cataclysmic Desolation’, ‘Aokigahara’, ‘Futility’, ‘Walls Of Flesh’, ‘Irreconcilable Differences’, […]

September 17, 2016

Italian Death Metallers BLASPHEMER have released a video for ‘You Are Nothing’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming album "Ritual Theophagy" which will be released via Comatose Music on October 14, 2016. More about BLASPHEMER at www.facebook.com/blasphemerbrutal "Graves Of Ceaseless Death", the debut from Death Metallers RUINOUS, will be released […]

September 16, 2016

"Metal To The Bone", the second album from Polish Black / Thrash Metallers WARFIST, will be released via Godz Ov War Productions on October 30, 2016. The cover art was created by Maciej Kamuda (NUNSLAUGHTER, PARRICIDE, NECROFILTH) and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Pestilent Plague’, ‘Written With Blood’, ‘Convent Of Sin’, ‘Tribe Of Lebus’, […]

September 15, 2016

"Edge Of The Abyss", the third JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN full-length, is streaming in its entirety exclusively for one week at this location. The album will be released via Soulseller Records tomorrow. For all additional information and updates check out www.facebook.com/johansson-speckmann-225899484206206 New Jersey based old school Death Metallers SENTIENT HORROR have inked a deal with Testimony […]

September 13, 2016

"Back To The Land Of The Dead", the new album from ANCIENT, is now streaming for one week in its entirety at this location. The album will be released via Soulseller Records on September 16, 2016 as jewelcase CD, limited 2 LP, limited digipack CD and digitally. More info at www.facebook.com/ancientband Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED […]

September 12, 2016

Swedish Crust / Death Metallers USURPRESS will be revealing a new song from their upcoming album "The Regal Tribe" each day until September 18, 2016, exclusively via the Agonia Records YouTube channel. A first track, ‘In The Shadow Of The New Gods’, is already straming here. "The Regal Tribe" was recorded with producer Lawrence Mackrory […]

September 10, 2016

Finnish Doom / Death Metallers KRYPTS will release their second full-length "Remnants Of Expansion" via Dark Descent Records on October 28, 2016 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally. It is the first KRYPTS release to feature Jukka Aho (ex – GOREPHILIA), who joined the band in 2015 on second guitar. The artwork was once again […]

September 09, 2016

German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH will release their new full length “Emissary Of All Plagues” on December 02, 2016 via Cyclone Empire. It was produced by guitarist Maggesson at the band’s own Vault M. Studio. The mixing and mastering was once again done by Dan Swanö (BLOODBATH, EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE…) at his Unisound […]

September 07, 2016

Australian technical Death Metallers IN DEATH… have just released a lyric video for the song ‘Malignancy Eradicated’ right here. The song is taken from their upcoming debut full-length "The Devil Speaks", which was recorded at Core Studios, mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio in Poland and the artwork was created by Vile Artwork, UK. The […]

September 06, 2016

German Death Metallers DESERTED FEAR are currently at their own Eisensound Studio, recording their, as-of-yet untitled third full length. It will be released on January 21, 2017 via Century Media Records. The album will feature 11 songs and the mixing will be handled by Dan Swanö. In October / November the band will tour across […]

September 03, 2016

Spanish Thrashers HOLYCIDE, featuring Dave Rotten from AVULSED on vocals, will release their debut full length "Annihilate… Then Ask!" in January 2017 via Xtreem Music. The album will feature nine brand new songs as well as a cover of US Thrashers DÉTENTE and the cover artwork was created by Andrei Bouzikov (MUNICIPAL WASTE, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, […]

September 02, 2016

JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN have just released a song of their upcoming third full-length "Edge Of The Abyss". You can check out ‘You’ve Stepped On A Dime’ at this location. The album will be released via Soulseller Records on September 16, 2016 and the cover artwork was created by Roberto Toderico. The full tracklist reads like […]

August 31, 2016

Norwegian Black Metallers RAGNAROK have signed a new three album deal with Agonia Records. Drummer Jontho issued the following statement about the decision to stick with the label: "We looked at several other offers when our contract with Agonia expired, but one of the most important things for us was the kind of relationship we […]

August 30, 2016

Italian Death Metallers HELLISH GOD have just released their debut MCD "Impure Spiritual Forces" via Lord Of The Flies Records. It features ANTROPOFAGUS lead vocalist Tya and Fabiano Penna from REBAELLIUN on guest solo guitar. More band information at www.facebook.com/hellishgod666 "The Full Treatment", the 1987 debut full length from Canadian Thrashers AGGRESSION, will be re-released […]

August 25, 2016

On September 15, 2016 Boris Records, in co-operation with Pale Horse Recordings, will be releasing a 2 song vinyl 7" EP from HELLGOAT entitled "Eden In Flames". HELLGOAT will be playing live in the US in September on the "Infernal Death March Part II: Ashes Of The Ascended 2016" tour. Some of the 17 dates […]

August 24, 2016

New York Death Metallers DEHUMANIZED will release their third full length "Beyond The Mind" on October 28, 2016 via Comatose Music. The album was recorded at Full Force Studio with producer Joe Cincotta and the artwork was created by Tony Koehl. An album teaser video has already been posted at this location. More about DEHUMANIZED […]

August 22, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers DERANGED are currently recording their ninth full-length at Berno Studio (AMON AMARTH, THE CROWN, WITCHERY). The album will be entitled "Struck By A Murderous Siege" and is going to be released on October 28, 2016 via Agonia Records. The band just revealed a rough mix excerpt from one of the new songs […]

August 19, 2016

On October 14, 2016 War Anthem Records will release the second full length from Gothenburg’s AGE OF WOE. It is entitled “An Ill Wind Blowing” and was recored live at Elementstudion with Carlos Sepulveda (LEATHER NUN, PSYCORE) and Linus Andersson (GOAT, YURI GAGARIN). The mastering was done by Brad Boatright (SLEEP, NAILS, OBITUARY, YOB). The […]

August 18, 2016

On October 26, 2016 Raw Skull Recordz, in co-operation with Neckbreaker Records, will release the CD edition of "Rot In Putrid Filth", the debut full length from Swedish Death Metallers GRAVEBOMB. It was originally released digitally earlier this year. The album was recorded in Summer 2015 at Fvck Life Studios, Trollh‰ttan Sweden, mixed by Fred […]

August 17, 2016

Blackened Death Metallers KINGDOM have been signed by Poland’s Godz Ov War Productions. The band’s upcoming third album "Sepulchral Psalms From The Abyss Of Torment" was recorded this spring by LWN (vocals, guitars), STH (bass), SLW (drums) and SBCH (additional vocals). You can already check out the track ‘Black Rain Upon The Mountain Of Doom’ […]

August 13, 2016

International Death Metallers NEUROGENIC are streaming the title track off their debut full length "Ouroboric Stagnation" at this location now. The album will be released on September 02, 2016 via Comatose Music. More about NEUROGENIC at www.facebook.com/neurogenicmetal Finnish Black / Death Metallers ILLUSIONS DEAD have just released a new single entitled "Immortal Domain". You can […]

August 12, 2016

Italian Death Metallers BLASPHEMER will release their second full length "Ritual Theophagy" via Comatose Music on October 14, 2016. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Suicide For Satan’, ‘You Are Nothing’, ‘Jesus Rapes’, ‘Worship In The Void’, ‘Antichristian Extremism’, ‘Annihilated Divinity’, ‘Obscuring The Holy Light’, ‘Crucifix Of Shit (Stench Of Prophet)’, ‘Fetishistic Idolatry Of The […]

August 11, 2016

Helter Skelter Productions will officially re-releases the sold-out demos of Swedish old school Death Metallers BASTARD GRAVE ("Unmarked Grave") and Swedish Black Metallers NIDHÖGGR ("Turn to Ash"). Both tapes are limited to 100 copies each (50 red and 50 black tapes each) and come with pro-printed inserts. More band information at www.facebook.com/bastardgrave or www.facebook.com/nidhoggrsweden. For […]

August 10, 2016

On September 01, 2016 Xtreem Music will release a 2 CD compilation from Spanish Death Metallers NECROPHILIAC. "Maze Of Forking Paths" is a complete remastered collection of the band’s demos, unreleased 7" EPs and live recordings from 1988 to 1992. It comes with a booklet full of photos, liner notes, demo covers, lyrics, flyers, etc. […]

August 09, 2016

Swedish Doom / Crust / Death Metallers USURPRESS have just revealed a second song from their upcoming new full length "The Regal Tribe" at this location. The album was produced by Lawrence Mackrory (FKÜ, DARKANE) and the cover artwork was created by Marald van Haasteren (BOLT THROWER, HIGH ON FIRE, BARONESS, KYLESA). The complete tacklist […]

August 04, 2016

The new PUTRIFIED 7" EP "The Flesh. The Scythe. The Tomb." will be sent to the pressing plant in the next couple of days. It will be released around October / November via Unholy Prophecies. More PUTRIFIED at www.facebook.com/pages/putrified/139314062811752 "Metal Still Means Danger", the second full length from Catalonian Death Metallers INSULTERS, will again be […]

August 02, 2016

Raw Skull Recordz will re-release "…In Silence", the one and only full length from Swiss Death Metallers PARUSIE. The album was originally self-released by the band in 1995 and is long out of print. The re-release will be re-mastered by Ted Tringo. http://rawskullrecordz.bigcartel.com After 14 years of existence the people running ANCIENT DARKNESS PRODUCTIONS could […]

August 01, 2016

Hellthrasher Productions have just released a vinyl edition of "Arches Of Entropy", the debut full length of Finnish Death Metallers DESECRESY. It is available as a limited edition (300 copies) and comes in a pocket sleeve with a 4-page, full size lyric insert. The album was originally released on CD in November 2010 via Xtreem […]

July 30, 2016

"Starspawn", the debut from Colorado based Death Metallers BLOOD INCANTATION, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Dark Descent Records on August 19, 2016 on CD, vinyl, cassette and digitally. More about BLOOD INCANTATION at www.facebook.com/blood-incantation-508899805936788

July 28, 2016

Dutch blackened Heavy / Death Metallers ONHEIL have just released digital editions of their "Storm Is Coming" and "Razor" albums. They are available via Spotify, i-Tunes, Google Play and Amazon. The CD editions have been released via Cyclone Empire. An ONHEIL video for the song ‘The Omega Legions’ can be checked out here. More about […]

July 27, 2016

INQUISITION have just released a third track from their forthcoming new full-length "Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith". You can check out ‘Vortex From The Celestial Flying Throne Of Storms’ at this location. The album will be released on August 26, 2016 via Season Of Mist. More about INQUISITION at www.facebook.com/inquisition.official

July 23, 2016

On October 24, 2016 Blood Harvest Records will release "Karmenian Crypt", the debut EP from Irish Death Metallers ZEALOT CULT, on 12" vinyl format. It was originally self-released on CD earlier this year. Its full tracklist reads like this: ‘Karmenian Crypt’, ‘Eternal Winter’ and ‘Suffocation Of The Mind’. The titletrack can be checked out here. […]

July 22, 2016

Pulverised Records have signed Funeral Doom / Black / Death Metallers AKATHARTA. The band features Kam Lee (ex – MANTAS, ex – MASSACRE, BONE GNAWER, etc) on vocals, Aaron Whitsell (CROPSY MANIAC) on guitars / bass and Travis Ruvo (CROPSY MANIAC) on drums. Kam Lee just issued the following official statement about AKATHARTA: "I originally […]

July 21, 2016

Brazil Death Metallers APOKALYPTIC RAIDS and WHIPSTRIKER will be touring Europe together in November. The tour kicks off on November 03, 2016 in Berlin, Germany and ends on November 27, 2016 in Bresso, Italy. The bands are still looking for shows on November 15 (in the northern Germany area), November 23 (UK) and November 26 […]

July 20, 2016

On October 07, 2016 Greyhaze Records will re-issue SARCOFAGO‘s "Die Hard" album as a vinyl double LP with gatefold sleeve. It will be available on black and limited edition yellow vinyl, including an over-sized booklet and poster, as well as liner notes by SARCOFAGO front man Wagner Antichrist. "Die Hard" is the only official, comprehensive […]

July 19, 2016

Raw Skull Recordz have just signed Dutch Death Metallers BULLCREEK. The band consists of (ex-) members of BURIAL, MINDLINK, MORDANCY and GOTMOOR. The release of their debut full length "Osschaert" is scheduled for early 2017 and the artwork will be created by the Roberto Toderico (ASPHYX, HAIL OF BULLETS, SINISTER etc.). A live clip of […]

July 16, 2016

Necroharmonic Productions have just released a 2 CD demo compilation of INCANTATION entitled "Unholy Massacre". Disc 1 contains the original mix of "Demo # 1 – 1990" (featuring Will Rahmer from MORTICIAN on vocals) and the first live (soundboard) recording of INCANTATION with Will and members of PROFANATICA from early 1990. Also included is the […]

July 14, 2016

Terror From Hell Records have just released a CD edition of "Cauldron Messiah", the debut full length of German Doom / Death Metallers EVIL SPIRIT. It was originally released on vinyl only via Horror Records back in 2014. More at www.tfhrecords.com. All additional EVIL SPIRT info at www.facebook.com/evilspirit.punishment

July 13, 2016

Raw Skull Recordz have signed Swedish Death Metallers GRAVESTONE. In early 2017 the band’s MCD "Rotten Kill" will be released in co-operation with Neckbreaker Records from Germany. A demo version of the titletrack can be checked out at this location. Another demo song (‘Behead The Bastard’) is streaming here. The band’s debut full length will […]

July 12, 2016

On August 26, 2016 Blood Harvest Records will release VAHRZAW‘s second album "Twin Suns & Wolves’ Tongues" on CD format. It was originally self-released in 2014 on CD-R in extremely limited quantites. The band’s third album is in the early stages of rehearsal and will be released in 2017 for their 25th anniversary. For all […]

July 08, 2016

US Black Metallers INQUISITION have just revealed a second track from their forthcoming new full-length "Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith". You can check out the song ‘Power From The Center Of The Cosmic Black Spiral’ at this location. The album will be released on August 26, 2016 via Season Of Mist. […]

July 07, 2016

"Non Existendi Cultus" (’92), "Curse The Course" (’90) and "Disgusting Reality" (’89), the three demos from reformed Spanish Death Metallers OBSCURE, will be re-released on CD via Xtreem Music on August 01, 2016. The CD will be entitled "Back To Skull" and the booklet will feature all demo covers, lyrics and tons of photos and […]

July 06, 2016

On August 19, 2016 Century Media Records (in co-operation with Prowling Death Records) will release a HELLHAMMER vinyl, gatefold sleeve 7" EP entitled "Blood Insanity". The single was originally conceived by the band in 1984. Tom Gabriel Warrior issued the following statement about the release: "In early 1984, after HELLHAMMER’s third demo "Satanic Rites", HELLHAMMER […]

July 05, 2016

Brazilian Death Metallers POISONOUS will start recording a new 7" EP called "Coronation" this month. The EP, that will feature two songs (‘Unmerciful Coronation’’ and ‘Darkness Reigns Supreme’), will be released in January 2017 via Crypts Of Eternity. By the end of the year / early next year POISONOUS will enter the studio to record […]

July 02, 2016

WARFATHER have released a first track from their upcoming new album "The Grey Eminence". You can check out ‘Headless Men Can No Longer Speak’ over here. The album, that was produced by Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex – MORBID ANGEL), will be released on September 16, 2016 via Greyhaze Records. It also features WARFATHER’s newest […]

June 30, 2016

ANCIENT have just released a first song of their comeback album "Back To The Land Of The Dead". You can check out ‘Land Of The Dead’ at this location. The album will be released on September 16, 2016 via Soulseller Records as 2 LP, jewelcase and digipack CD as well as digitally. The new ANCIENT […]

June 29, 2016

French Black Metallers AZZIARD and NIRNAETH have teamed-up on a limited edition split 7" EP entitled "Dramatis Personae", which has just been released via Kaotoxin Records. AZZIARD contributed the brand new track ‘Unus Mundus’, while NIRNAETH have recorded two new songs (as a pre-production for their next full-length), of which ‘Nihil In Me’ is featured […]

June 25, 2016

On July 15, 2016 Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE will release their 8th album "Union Of Flesh And Machine" via Spinefarm Records. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Revocation Of Humankind’, ‘Proselyte Virus’, ‘Patriotic Hatred’, ‘Homicidal Ecstacy’, ‘Martyrized’, ‘Union Of Flesh And Machine’, ‘Legacy Of Greed’, ‘Exposed Mutation’, ‘Primal Recoil’, ‘Leather Rebel’ (JUDAS PRIEST […]

June 24, 2016

California based technical Death Metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have signed a European deal with Agonia Records (Nuclear Blast Records will continue to work with them in North American territory). The band’s 4th album is scheduled for a late 2016 release. DECREPIT BIRTH’s current line-up includes Bill Robinson (ex – SUFFOCATION) on vocals, Matt Sotelo on guitars, […]

June 23, 2016

Norwegian Black Metal duo GJENDØD will release a digipak CD version of their self-titled debut on June 24, 2016 via Hellthrasher Productions. The material was recorded in January 2016 and originally released on tape in April 2016 via Darker Than Black Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Evig Svart Røyk’, ‘Menneskeavl’, ‘Forknytte Tunger’ and ‘Likdans’. […]

June 21, 2016

"In Cronian Hour", the split 7" EP from Vancouver, BC based Death Metallers AUROCH and MITOCHONDRION, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The EP was mastered by Colin Marston and features artwork by Cold Poison. It comes in a gatefold jacket in black or bone white vinyl and is available in Europe […]

June 18, 2016

On September 02, 2016 SARCOFAGO‘s classic 1989 EP "Rotting" will be re-released via Greyhaze Records on digipak format with a bonus DVD and new layout. The DVD features a live show from Belo Horizonte in 1991 where SARCOFAGO supported MORBID ANGEL on their "Altars Of Madness" tour. DVD Tracklist: ‘Alcoholic Coma’, ‘Satanic Lust’, ‘Rotting’, ‘Satanas’ […]

June 17, 2016

Dutch Black Metallers SAMMATH have replaced long time drummer Koos Bos with Wim van der Valk (INQUISITOR / CENTURIAN / OCCULT) due to personal reasons, but on friendly terms. A new SAMMATH album and live activities are expected in 2017. More about SAMMATH at www.facebook.com/sammath666 On August 19, 2016 Colorado Death Metallers BLOOD INCANTATION will […]

June 15, 2016

"All Of Them Witches", the second full-length of Polish Death Metallers THE DEAD GOATS, will be released via Testimony Records on July 22, 2016. The following songs will appear on the album: ‘Coven’, ‘All Of Them Witches’, ‘Darkness And Decay’, ‘Broodmother’, ‘Conquering The Worm’, ‘The Curse Of Gallows Hill’, ‘Dwarves In My Coffin’, ‘Into The […]

June 14, 2016

Dutch / Swedish Doom Metallers MINOTAUR HEAD have signed a deal with War Anthem Records. The band consists of Rogga Johansson on guitars / vocals (PAGANIZER, REVOLTING, DEMIURG etc.), Bob Bagchus on drums (ex – ASPHYX, GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT, SOULBURN), Theo van Eekelen on bass (HAIL OF BULLETS) and Ronnie Björnström on lead guitar (BONE […]

June 12, 2016

In October 2016 Raw Skull Recordz will release a compilation CD of the early FLESHCRAWL recordings entitled “Festering Thoughts From A Grave”. It features the band’s two demos "Mummified Thoughts" (1990) and "Festering Flesh" (1991), both originally still released under the SUFFOCATION moniker and their EP "Lost In A Grave" (1991). All songs have been […]

June 10, 2016

Italian blackened Death Metallers NECROMUTILATOR have just finished the recordings of a new song called ‘Unholy Semen Of Doom’. You can check it out at this location. It will be part of a four songs MLP entitled "Ripping Blasphemy" that will be released by Terror From Hell Records again. More about NECROMUTILATOR at www.facebook.com/necromutilator-221413121202401

June 09, 2016

On August 26, 2016 German Thrashers SODOM will release their new album "Decision Day". It was produced by Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, engineer and drummer of Tom Angelripper’s side project ONKEL TOM, and the cover artwork has been created by Joe Petagno (PINK FLOYD, LED ZEPPELIN, MOTÖRHEAD etc.). The following tracks will appear on the album: […]

June 07, 2016

Indiana based blackened Thrashers SKELETON WOLF have released a song from their upcoming self-titled debut album. You can listen to ‘She’s Insane’ at this location. Another new song (‘Bow Down To Death’) can be found right here. The album will be released on June 10, 2016. For more SKELETON WOLF information check out www.skeletonwolf.com or […]

June 06, 2016

ANCIENT have been signed by Soulseller Records. The band’s new full-length "Back To The Land Of The Dead" will be released in mid September 2016 on CD, double LP and other versions. Dave Ellefson’s EMP Label Group will release the album in the US / Canada. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Land Of […]

June 05, 2016

Swedish Death / Thrashers VÖRGUS will release their upcoming debut full length "White Trash Hellraisers" via Inferno Records in September as limited digipak CD and cassette editions. The album was recorded at ABF Studios Jakobsberg and Solna Sound Recordings in Sweden. It was mixed and mastered by Mike Wead. The artwork was created by M. […]

June 03, 2016

German Death Metallers DESERTED FEAR have released a live video for the song ‘Forging Delusions’ right here. The band will appear live on several festival this summer. For more information check out www.desertedfear.de or www.facebook.com/desertedfear Brazilian / German Death Metallers INCARCERATION will start recording their debut album "Catharsis" this weekend at Soundlodge studio in Germany. […]

June 02, 2016

Australian Death Metallers SEWERCIDE are currently streaming a new song entitled ‘Megalithic Tomb’ at this location. The band will release their debut album "Immortalized In Suffering" through Unspeakable Axe Records on June 13, 2016. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘For Those About To Rot’, ‘A Dying Dream’, ‘Snares Of Carnality’, ‘Interlude In Agony’, ‘Acrimoniously […]

May 29, 2016

Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR have just released a video for ‘Evil Dead’, their cover of the DEATH classic, at this location. The video includes tour footage, as well as shots from the recording sessions of their latest release "Formula For Anarchy". The band issued the following statement about the video: "It is just our humble tribute […]

May 27, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers CENTINEX have released a lyric video for the song ‘Sentenced To Suffer’ over here. The track appears on their upcoming album "Doomsday Rituals", which will be issued on July 08, 2016 via Agonia Records. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Flesh Passion’, ‘From Intact To Broken’, ‘Dismemberment Supreme’, ‘Generation Of Flies’, ‘The […]

May 26, 2016

Bangladesh based blackened Death Metallers SERPENT SPELLS will release their debut EP "Mantras Within Ascending Fire" on May 31, 2016 via Godz Ov War Productions. The cover artwork was created by Michael Capili and the layout developed by Marckus. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Prism Of Flesh (Entrance)’, ‘Piercing The Cervix Of Nehemah’, ‘Scourge […]

May 25, 2016

WARFATHER, featuring MORBID ANGEL frontman / bassplayer Steve Tucker, will release their second album "The Grey Eminence" on September 16, 2016 via Greyhaze Records. It was produced by Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex – MORBID ANGEL). Tucker just issued the following statement about the album: "I am extremely excited for the release of "The Grey […]

May 24, 2016

Spanish Black Metallers SHEIDIM have signed a deal with Dark Descent Records for the release of their debut full-length "Shrines Of The Void". The follow-up to the band’s 2015 vinyl 7" EP "Amidst The Ashes Of Consciousness / In The Light Of The Dying Stars" was recorded and mixed by J. Félez at Moontower Studios […]

May 23, 2016

German Death Metallers DEHUMAN REIGN have just released a lyric video for ‘Apply Salt To The Open Wound’ at this location.  The track is taken from their upcoming debut full length "Ascending From Below“, which will be released via F.D.A. Records at the end of the week (the vinyl edition will follow on July 01, […]

May 21, 2016

Lord Of The Flies Records have just released DETERIOROT‘s debut full length "In Ancient Beliefs" on vinyl. The album, that was originally released by Repulse Records back in 2001, features exclusive new artwork of Juanjo Castellano. Brand new merchandise in support of this release you’ll get at http://lordofthefliesrecords.bigcartel.com. For all further information and ordering details […]

May 20, 2016

Melbourne, Australia based Death Metallers SEWERCIDE will release their debut full length "Immortalized In Suffering" via Unspeakable Axe Records on June 13, 2016. A promo video for the song ‘Snares Of Carnality’ can already be checked out at this location. The full album tracklist reads as follows: ‘For Those About To Rot’, ‘A Dying Dream’, […]

May 19, 2016

On June 06, 2016 Chicago based Death / Thrashers FUNERAL NATION will re-release their classic "After The Battle" album as a 25th Anniversary double CD edition, limited to 1000 copies. CD 1 will contain the original mix / mastering of the entire "After The Battle" recording before it was remastered by Turbo Music. You can […]

May 17, 2016

Indiana based blackened Thrashers SKELETON WOLF have premiered the new song ‘Bow Down To Death’ at this location. It is taken from their forthcoming self-titled debut full length that will be released on June 10, 2016. For ordering details go here. The album features the following tracks: ‘Bow Down To Death’, ‘At The Sixth Foot’, […]

May 13, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers BLOOD MORTIZED have just released a video for the track ‘Salvation’. You can check it out at this location. The song appears on their 2016 demo. You can still listen to their last album "The Demon, The Angel, The Disease" here. For more information go to www.facebook.com/bloodmortized Bulgarian Death Metallers EUFOBIA will […]

May 12, 2016

The title of the upcoming new INQUISITION album will be "Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith". It has been scheduled for release on August 26, 2016. For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/inquisition.official To celebrate their 25th anniversary Sweden’s CLOSE-UP MAGAZINE will celebrate a big party on a Metal cruise with […]

May 11, 2016

One week before its official release, "Garden Of Bones", the upcoming third album from Swedish Death Metallers SORCERY, is already streaming in its entirety exclusively at this location. "Garden Of Bones" will once again be released via Xtreem Music. More about SORCERY at www.facebook.com/sorcerydeathmetal "Bringer Of Drought", the second full length from Montreal’s PHOBOCOSM, will […]

May 10, 2016

Russian Black / Death Metallers GREY HEAVEN FALL have just released a video for the track ‘Tranquility In A Black Room’ at this location. The song is taken from the album "Black Wisdom" which was released on October 30, 2015 via Aesthetics Of Devastation. A full album stream is available here. More about GREY HEAVEN […]

May 06, 2016

Swedish / US Death Metallers RIBSPREADER have just released an advance track of their upcoming new album "Suicide Gate – A Bridge To Death". You can check out ‘Suicide Gate’ at this location. The artwork for the album was created by Juanjo Castellano and its complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Descent Of The Morbid’, ‘Centuries […]

May 03, 2016

Hammerheart Records will re-issue the following LEVIATHAN albums in deluxe digipack editions, as well as a limited box-set with all five albums: "The Tenth Sublevel Of Suicide", "Tentacles Of Whorror", "Howl Mockery At The Cross", "Massive Conspiracy Against All Life" and "A Silhouette In Splinters". The release is planned for Summer 2016. More about LEVIATHAN […]

April 29, 2016

The forthcoming new album from Finnish Black Metallers BAPTISM will be entitled "The Devil’s Fire". It has been recorded at Fantom Studio and the release date is scheduled for July 22, 2016 via Season Of Mist. For all additional BAPTISM info check out www.facebook.com/baptismofficial Swedish Thrashers WARFECT have just released a song from their upcoming […]

April 28, 2016

Austrian Thrashers DEATHSTORM have just released the first track from their upcoming new album "Blood Beneath The Crypts". You can check out ‘Verdunkeln’ at this location. The album will be released on May 27, 2016 via High Roller Records. For all additional DEATHSTORM information and updates check out their official facebook site: www.facebook.com/pages/deathstorm/1500527186865344 Hellthrasher Productions have […]

April 27, 2016

South Carolina based progressive Black Metallers ENTHEAN are streaming the new song ‘Before You, I Am’ over here. It is taken from their upcoming debut full length "Priests Of Annihilation", which will be released on May 20, 2016. More new songs can be checked out here (‘Dysthanasia’), here (‘Tones Of Desecration’) and here (‘Ekpyrosis’). The […]

April 26, 2016

A teaser for the upcoming THE DEAD GOATS / DEMONBREED vinyl split 7" single has just been posted at this location. The EP will be released on June 01, 2016 (black vinyl incl. lyric sheet, limited to 250 hand-numbered copies) via Testimony Records. New studio albums of both bands will released this summer as well. […]

April 22, 2016

Japanese Death Metallers DEFILED have just released the first song from their forthcoming new album "Towards Inevitable Ruin", which is scheduled for release on July 08, 2016 via Season Of Mist. You can check out ‘Force And Obedience’ right here. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Subversion’, ‘Cauterized’, ‘Doomsday’, ‘Conspiracy’, ‘Force And […]

April 21, 2016

On May 20, 2016 German Thrashers ASSASSIN will release their new album "Combat Cathedral" via Steamhammer Records / SPV. It will be available as digipak CD and strictly limited vinyl edition (500 copies only). You can already check out the new song ‘Back From The Dead’ here.  "Combat Cathedral" is the first album in the […]

April 20, 2016

Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD have just released another song from their upcoming third album "…For Thine Is the Darkness". You can check out ‘Defy & Conquer’ at this location. "…For Thine Is the Darkness" was recorded at Moontower Studios with Gitarrist Javi Félez and the mastering was done by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of […]

April 19, 2016

This autumn Hammerheart Records will re-issue MYSTIFIER‘s "The World Is So Good…" as a 2 CD digipak and LP as well as a live album. A full MYSTIFIER demo compilation is also in the works, followed by a completely new album in 2017. More MYSTIFIER info at www.facebook.com/pages/mystifier/222621304428768

April 18, 2016

Swedish melodic Death / Doom Metallers OCTOBER TIDE are already streaming their entire new album "Winged Waltz" (prior to its official release) at this location. "Winged Waltz" was recorded, mixed and mastered at Wing Studios (DEMONICAL, CENTINEX, DIABOLICAL) in Sweden and produced by Sverker Widgren. The album will be released on April 22, 2016 via […]

April 15, 2016

On June 10, 2016 the second volume of the HEADHUNTER D.C. tribute album "Born To Punish The Skies…" will be released via Mutilation Records. The following 17 bands / songs will be featured this time: ESCARNIUM (BRA) – ‘And The Sky Turns To Black’, DIVINE PAIN (BRA) – ‘Bloodbath’, DISGRACE AND TERROR (BRA) – ‘Beneath […]

April 14, 2016

Swedish Thrashers WARFECT have just released a teaser video for their upcoming third full-length "Scavengers" at this location. The album features the following tracks: ‘Purveyors Of Cadavers’, ‘Reptile’, ‘Anatomy Of Evil’, ‘Watchtowers’, ‘Suffocate The Chosen’, ‘Predators’, ‘The Resurrectionists’, ‘Skin Bound’, ‘Evil Inn’, ‘Savaged By Wolves’ and ‘Into The Crypt’. The cover artwork was created by […]

April 13, 2016

"Black Heart", the new full length from Brazil’s DOOMSDAY CEREMONY, is now streaming in its entirety right here. The album will be released via Greyhaze Records on April 22, 2016. You can furthermore check out three official videos for album tracks by clicking on the following links: ‘Black Heart‘, ‘Slaves Of Sin‘ and ‘I Am‘. […]

April 12, 2016

Pittsburg based progressive Death / Thrashers HEMOTOXIN are streaming their new full length "Biological Enslavement" in its entirety at this location now. The album will be released on April 15, 2016 via Unspeakable Axe Records. For more information on HEMOTOXIN check out www.facebook.com/hemotoxin INQUISITION will tour Europe together with ROTTING CHRIST, MYSTIFIER and SCHAMMASCH this […]

April 09, 2016

South Carolina based progressive Black Metallers ENTHEAN have released one of their new songs, ‘Tones Of Desecration’, over here. The band will release its debut full length "Priests Of Annihilation" on May 20, 2016. You can pre-order the album and stream another new song entitled ‘Dysthanasia’ via their bandcamp site. The complete tracklist of "Priests […]

April 08, 2016

‘Cybernetic Eucharist’, a second track off "The Last Witness", the sophomore album from Boston based Death Metallers ZEALOTRY, can be checked out at this location now. The album will be released via Lavadome Productions on April 22, 2016 and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Arc Of Eradication’, ‘Heralding The Black Apostle’, ‘Cybernetic Eucharist’, ‘Progeny Omega’, […]

April 06, 2016

German Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH and Swedish WOMBBATH have joined forces on a 7" split EP entitled "Dragged Into The Obscure" which features two new songs. REVEL IN FLESH contribute ‘Casket Ride’, which was again recorded at Maggesson’s Vault M. Studios and mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio. WOMBBATH complete the […]

April 03, 2016

VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE contributors needed! You consider yourself a die hard Death, Black or old school Thrash Metal fan? You have a certain knowledge of the underground and you’re still not tired to listen to bands you probably haven’t heard of before? You always have a critical opinion about new releases, enjoy writing and […]

April 02, 2016

On May 27, 2016 High Roller Records will release "Blood Beneath The Crypts", the second full length from Austrian Thrashers DEATHSTORM, on CD as well as on black and clear vinyl. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Deathblow’, ‘Splendid Mutilation’, ‘Murder Of A Faceless Victim’, ‘Immortalized Sinner’, ‘I Conquer’, ‘Enter The Void / Dunwich’, […]

March 30, 2016

In July 2016 Hammerheart Records will release the new CRYPTOPSY EP “The Book Of Suffering Tome 1” on CD and LP. The EP was already released digitally last year. For all further information check out www.cryptopsy.ca or www.facebook.com/cryptopsymetal Finnish Doom / Deathers ORDOG have inked a deal with Godeater Records. The new album "The Grand […]

March 29, 2016

Italian Black Metallers DARKEND will release their third full length "The Canticle Of Shadows" on April 25, 2016 via Non Serviam Records. Attila Csihar (MAYHEM), Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING), Sakis Tolis (ROTTING CHRIST) and Labes C. Necrothytus (ABYSMAL GRIEF) will all have guest appearances on the album. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Clavicula Salomonis’, […]

March 26, 2016

"Garden Of Bones", the third full length from Swedish Death Metallers SORCERY, will be released on May 15, 2016 via Xtreem Music on CD and 12" LP. The cover artwork has been created by Juanjo Castellano and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Holy Ground’, ‘The New Armageddon’, ‘Insanity Arise’, ‘Dark Waves’, ‘Hellstorm’, ‘Cleansed By Fire’, […]

March 24, 2016

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED will start recording a double album entitled "Deathgeneration" today. It will include 18 of their best songs from all their albums, EPs and demos. The album will be released as a deluxe double digipak CD with slipcase and a 40 pages booklet. The original versions of […]

March 23, 2016

"Laws Of The Occult", the new album from Northern Germany based old school Death Metallers SLAUGHTERDAY, will be released via F.D.A. Records as CD, ltd. deluxe digipak CD and digitally on April 29, 2016. The vinyl edition will follow on May 27, 2016. The cover artwork was created by Mark Cooper (MASTER etc.) and a […]

March 22, 2016

Godz Ov War Productions have just re-released the 2015 debut demo ("Demo MMXV") from American Black / Death Metallers PYROMANCER on CD. The duo consists of ex-members from TOMBSTALKER and ALTARS OF SUFFERING. All five songs are also available for streaming at the band’s bandcamp site. More about PYROMANCER at www.facebook.com/pyromancerblackdeath

March 19, 2016

"Children Of The Chainsaw", the second album by Swedish Death Metallers ASHCLOUD, is finished. It was recorded and mixed by Jonny Pettersson at Unbound Studios in late 2015 / early 2016 and mastered by Dave Rotten at Sanctuary Studios. An exclusive advance track can be checked out here. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Children […]

March 18, 2016

"Le Troubadour Nécrophageophile", the first recording of French Death Metallers OSSUAIRE, is now available again as a professionally pressed MCD, ten years after its initial release date. You can check out a sample here. The CD edition is available from Nihilistic Holocaust. More about OSSUAIRE at http://ossuaire-deathmetal.blogspot.fr Polish Death Metallers SPIRITS WAY have signed a deal […]

March 17, 2016

Berlin based Death Metallers DEHUMAN REIGN will release their debut full-length "Ascending From Below" on May 27, 2016 via F.D.A. Records (the vinyl version will be released on July 01, 2016). It is the follow-up to their 8 track debut mini album "Destructive Intent" which was released by F.D.A. Records in late July 2013. Here´s […]

March 16, 2016

Moravia, New York based Death Metallers NILEXISTENCE are streaming a song from their upcoming new album "Existence In Revelation" at this location. Another song can be checked out over here. "Existence In Revelation" was mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio (BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED, VADER) in Poland by the Wieslawski brothers and the artwork was created by […]

March 14, 2016

Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD have just released the first song from their upcoming new album "…For Thine Is the Darkness", which will be released on April 29, 2016 via War Anthem Records on CD and LP. You can check out ‘With Fear And Thirst’ here. The album was recorded at Moontower Studios and mastered by […]

March 12, 2016

On April 15, 2016 To The Death Records will re-release the self-titled debut full length from American Death / Thrashers LEGION OF DEATH as a limited vinyl edition (100 copies on black vinyl with an additional patch and 200 copies on white vinyl). The album, that was originally self-released by the band in 1988, has […]

March 10, 2016

Canadian Black / Death Metallers PAROXSIHZEM will release their new mini album "Abyss Of Excruciating Vexes" on March 11, 2016 via Hellthrasher Productions. The 12” MLP will be available in a limited edition of 250 copies (100 copies in black and 150 copies in splatter vinyl). It was recorded and mixed by the band in […]

March 09, 2016

North German Death Metallers ENDSEEKER have just released a video for ‘Consumed By Desire’ over here. The song is taken from the debut mini album "Corrosive Revelation“, which was released at the end of last year via F.D.A. Records. All further information you will find at www.endseeker.de ‘Scent Of The Buried’, the title track off […]

March 08, 2016

On April 01, 2016 Xtreem Music will re-issue "Decline", the second album from US Thrashers DÉTENTE. It was originally self-released by the band in 2010 through their own label Cognitive Records. The re-release will be available as CD and 12" LP and features new cover artwork by Raymond Art and includes liner notes, lyrics, several […]

March 06, 2016

Canadian Death Metallers BEGRIME EXEMIOUS have just released their third full-length, "The Enslavement Conquest" via Dark Descent Records. Streams of the album tracks ‘Overpowered (Under Siege)’ and ‘Noose For A Monarch’ can be checked out here and here. More about BEGRIME EXEMIOUS at www.begrimeexemious.com or www.facebook.com/begrimeexemious

March 05, 2016

VULCANO‘s debut full-length album, "Bloody Vengeance", which was first released in 1986, is out now again on CD and vinyl via Greyhaze Records (www.greyhazerecords.com). It is presented in a completely audio-visual restored state, in the exact same way as the original. The album’s artwork was also restored to deliver a crisp depiction of all original […]

March 03, 2016

"Afterglow", the new full length from Swedish Death / Doom Metallers IN MOURNING, will be released on May 20, 2016 via Agonia Records. The cover artwork has been created by Kristian Wåhlin and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Fire And Ocean’, ‘The Grinning Mist’, ‘Ashen Crown’, ‘Below Rise To The Above’, ‘The Lighthouse Keeper’, […]

March 02, 2016

On March 04, 2016 Hellthrasher Productions will release a limited vinyl edition of "One To Conquer", the fourth full length from Finnish Doom / Death Metallers DECAYING. 250 copies will be available (100 in black and 150 in green / transparent red), housed in a pocket sleeve with a full-colored insert. All tracks got remastered […]

March 01, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers BLOOD MORTIZED have just been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their upcoming fourth album, which will be released in the fall. Their previous album "The Demon, The Angel, The Disease" (from 2013) is still streaming in its entirety at this location. More about BLOOD MORTIZED at www.facebook.com/bloodmortized

February 27, 2016

Necroharmonic Productions have just released a 2 CD DISMA compilation entitled "The Lost Vault Of Chaos". Disc 1 features the band’s 3 song demo “The Vault Of Membros”, “The Manifestation 7” EP, the split 7” EP with WINTERWOLF and the 2 last recorded tracks that originally appeared on the bonus 7” EP of the die […]

February 26, 2016

SADISTIC INTENT have almost finished recording their part of the upcoming vinyl split 12" with PENTACLE. The songs (that are entitled ‘Numbered With The Dead’ and ‘Death Is Coming’) will be mixed by Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, etc). The release is planned for May 2016 via Iron Pegasus Records when SADISTIC INTENT will appear at the […]

February 24, 2016

Finnish ROTTEN SOUND have just released another song from their upcoming new album "Abuse To Suffer", which will be released on March 18, 2016 via Season Of Mist. You can check out the track ‘Brainwashed’ at this location. More about ROTTEN SOUND at www.rottensound.com or www.facebook.com/rottensoundofficial

February 23, 2016

German Death Metallers OBSCURE INFINITY have just released a video for ‘From Odium And Disease’ at this location. The song appears on the band’s latest album "Perpetual Descending Into Nothingness" which has been released earlier this year via F.D.A. Records. For more OBSCURE INFINITY information check out www.facebook.com/obscureinfinitygermany "Testimonio De Bautismo", the fifth full length […]

February 19, 2016

"…For Thine Is the Darkness", the third full-length from Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD, will be released on April 29, 2016 via War Anthem Records on CD and vinyl. It was recorded at Moontower Studios, the mastering was done by Patrick W. Engel (Temple of Disharmony) and the cover artwork was created by Daniel Corcuera. Here’s […]

February 18, 2016

On April 15, 2016 METALLICA will re-issue remastered editions of their first two albums "Kill ‘Em All" and "Ride The Lightning". They will be available in three formats: CD, vinyl and deluxe numbered box set. The box set of "Kill ‘Em All" will include four vinyl records, five CDs, one DVD, a deluxe book including […]

February 16, 2016

Belgian brutal Death Metallers FRACTURED INSANITY have just finished recording their third album "Man Made Hell". It was mixed and mastered at Polish Hertz Studios and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Habitual Killer’, ‘The Blame Of Humanity’, ‘Forced To Rome’, ‘Inferno Af A Narcissist’, ‘Man Made Hell’, ‘One Shot Salvation’, ‘A Blasted Life’ and […]

February 15, 2016

On April 29, 2016 F.D.A. Records will release the new album from north German old school Death Metallers SLAUGHTERDAY. It will be entitled "Laws Of The Occult" and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Unseal The Gate’, ‘Ritual Of Sacrifice’, ‘Sepulchral Ways’, ‘Beyond Body, Beyond Life’, ‘Torn By The Beast’, ‘Church Of Dread’, ‘Eyes That Never […]

February 13, 2016

Swedish blackend Deather Metallers TRIDENT have just released a video for the titletrack of their 2015 released MCD "Shadows". You can check it out here. The band is currently working on their second full length. More about TRIDENT at www.facebook.com/pages/trident/273317446089846 Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON have released a collection of photos from their 2015 live performances […]

February 11, 2016

Finnish ROTTEN SOUND have released another track from their forthcoming album "Abuse To Suffer". You can check out ‘ Brainwashed’ at this location. The album will be released on March 18, 2016 via Season Of Mist. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Lazy Asses’, ‘Intellect’, ‘Fear Of Shadows’, ‘Trashmonger’, ‘Crooked’, ‘Time For The Fix’, ‘Slave […]

February 10, 2016

American Black Metallers CHAOS MOON have just posted a new track entitled ‘Amissum’ at this location. The song was written in January 2016 by Alex Poole (KRIEG, MARTRÖÐ, SKÁPHE, ESOTERICA, LITHOTOME) and features a vocal contribution from E. Baker. It will be featured on the extended CD edition of the "Amissum" EP which will be […]

February 09, 2016

On March 04, 2016 Century Media Records will release the two only studio recordings from Chicago’s defunct Death / Thrashers SINDROME, "Into The Halls Of Extermination" (1987) and its successor, "Vault Of Inner Conscience" (1991) as a two CD digipak with slipcase. It will be entitled "Resurrection – The Complete Collection" and comes with a […]

February 06, 2016

On February 08, 2016 Moscow based GS Productions will re-release the complete discography of defunct Swedish Death Metallers EXCRETION as a six-panel digipak double CD entitled "Resurrection". It will be limited to 100 copies and includes the band’s three remastered demos ”Behold The Light” (1992), "The Dream Of Blood" (1992) and "Suicide Silence" (1993) as […]

February 05, 2016

Canadian Black / Deathers PAROXSIHZEM have just completed work on their upcoming vinyl only MLP "Abyss Of Excruciating Vexes". It is scheduled for an early Spring release through Hellthrasher Productions and comprises of five new tracks (including an ARKHON INFAUSTUS cover). "Abyss Of Excruciating Vexes" is the band’s first release to feature current drummer Abyss […]

February 04, 2016

"Celestial Decadence", the new full length from Finnish Death / Black Metallers ILLUSIONS DEAD, is now streaming in its entirety here. The album will be released on February 08, 2016 digitally and as a limited edition CD (200 copies) through the band’s Bandcamp page. The cover art was created by Moonrot Photography and the tracklist […]

February 03, 2016

Spanish Death Metallers BIZARRE have just finished the recordings of their debut mini CD "Inner Necropolis". The cover artwork was created by Raúl González and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Dying Existence’, ‘Damp Earth’, ‘Asphyxiating Dark Memories’, ‘Moldy And Decomposed’, ‘Fleshless’ and ‘Inner Necropolis’. An exclusive advance track can already be checked out here. […]

February 02, 2016

URGEHAL are now streaming their complete forthcoming full-length "Aeons In Sodom" at this location. The album which features several guest musicians (members from DARKTHRONE, TAAKE, SHINING, CARPATHIAN FOREST, TSJUDER, SADISTIC INTENT and many more) will be released on February 12, 2016 via Season Of Mist. All further URGEHAL information at www.facebook.com/nefas.official

January 29, 2016

Canadian Death Metallers NECRONOMICON are premiering the first track form their upcoming new album "Advent Of The Human God" at this location now. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘The Descent’, ‘Advent Of The Human God’, ‘The Golden Gods’, ‘Okkultis Trinity’, ‘Unification Of The Pillars’, ‘Crown Of Thorns’, ‘The Fjord’, ‘Gaia’, ‘I (Bringer Of […]

January 28, 2016

German Death Metallers SKINNED ALIVE have just inked a deal with F.D.A. Records. The band’s debut album will be released at the end of 2016 / early 2017. On March 18, 2016 the band will already share a split CD with fellow German Death Metallers FLESHCRAWL. It is entitled "Tales Of Flesh And Skin" and […]

January 27, 2016

Swedish Death Metallers SORCERY have just entered Dark Prod. Studios to record their third album "Garden Of Bones". The cover artwork will be created by Juanjo Castellano and the release is planned for May 2016 via Xtreem Music. The current SORCERY line-up consists of Ola Malmström (vocals), Paul Johansson (guitar), Jacob Wiberg (bass), Emil Berglin […]

January 26, 2016

French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH have just been signed by Season Of Mist. Here’s the official statement of the band: "We are very proud to seal this alliance with Season Of Mist in our continued putrid ascent. Season Of Mist have always been a key player in the metal here in France, but also established itself […]

January 25, 2016

Trauma Records have just released a compilation CD from DESECRATION, entitled “20 Years Of Perversion And Gore”. It features 13 songs, including all songs from their 7 EPs, several album tracks and for first time on CD the “Mangled Remains” demo from 1993. It will be available as a special limited edition slipcase CD with […]

January 23, 2016

Swedish Crust / Deathers DRÅP will be touring Germany in late April / early May along with DESERT CRONE. They are still looking for possibilities to play, especially in the northern part of Germany, so anyone who’s able to help out should get in touch with the band via www.facebook.com/pages/dråp/305747579538779 Selfmadegod Records have signed Poland’s […]

January 22, 2016

Norwegian Black Metallers RAGNAROK have completed work on their eighth album "Psychopathology" in Endarker Studio (Sweden) with MARDUK’s bassist Devo as producer. It will be released on March 25, 2016 via Agonia Records. The cover artwork was created by Marcelo Vasco (SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, DIMMU BORGIR) and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Dominance And Submission’, […]

January 21, 2016

Sweden’s EREB ALTOR will release a special vinyl only (and digital) BATHORY tribute entitled "Blot – Ilt – Taut" (Swedish for “Blood – Fire – Death”) on February 26, 2016 through Cyclone Empire. It was mixed and mastered by Jonas Lindström at Studio Apocalypse and the cover artwork and layout was done by Robban Kanto. […]

January 20, 2016

Polish Death / Black Metallers STILLBORN will release their new full length "Testimonio De Bautismo" at the end of February 2016 via Godz Ov War Productions. The album will feature seven new songs, a SODOM cover and an instrumental piece. It was recorded, mixed and mastered in May 2015 with the help of the sound […]

January 19, 2016

Norwegian Black Metallers SVARTTJERN will release their fourth album "Dødsskrik" in spring 2016 via Soulseller Records. The band will play this year’s "Blastfest" in Bergen, Norway on February 17, 2016 and "Black’n’Thrash Inferno 2016" in Essen, Germany on April 08 and 09, 2016. For more information and updates check out www.facebook.com/svarttjern Ukraine based brutal Death […]

January 15, 2016

Finnish Death / Black Metallers ILLUSIONS DEAD have just released the song ‘The Way Of The Deceiver’ at this location. It is taken from their upcoming debut full length "Celestial Decadence", which will be released on February 08, 2016. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Incursion’, ‘Devoured By Hatred’, ‘Shadow And Flame’, ‘Hour Of […]

January 14, 2016

The third JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN full-length will be released via Soulseller Records in spring 2016. Rogga Johansson comments: “Me and Paul are very excited to sign to Soulseller Records for our third album with JOHANSSON & SPECKMANN. So far nine songs have been written and are currently being recorded. Expect more of the same as […]

January 13, 2016

After last year’s vinyl re-issue of the 1985 "Sons Of Evil" demo from Germany’s blackened Death Metallers POISON, Italy’s F.O.A.D. Records are about to re-release the band’s two follow-up demos “Bestial Death” (recorded in the Fall of 1985) and “Awakening Of The dead” (1986) on vinyl as well now. Both have been ripped from the […]

January 12, 2016

French Grinders MISERABLE FAILURE are about to release a five-song collector’s edition cassette entitled "Unheimlich" via Kaotoxin Records. The material was produced at the band’s HellHole studio and mixed and mastered at HHStudio. It will be limited to 100 copies and includes a bonus patch. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Obombration (Alpha)’, ‘Asperger […]

January 11, 2016

Dutch Thrashers DISQUIET have released another song from their new full length ”The Condemnation“ at this location. The album, which will be released on January 29, 2016 via Soulseller Records, features the following tracks: ‘Ascending’, ‘The Condemnation’, ‘Fist Of Persistence’, ‘Born To Dissent’, ‘The Great Divide’, ‘Haul Down The Tree Of Life’, ‘Las’Pasi’, ‘From Essence […]

January 10, 2016

Finnish melodic Death Metallers DISTRESS OF RUIN have just released a video for the song ‘To Become Feathered’ at this location. More band information at www.distressofruin.com or www.facebook.com/distressofruin

January 09, 2016

Chilean Death / Thrashers RIPPER have just released another song from their upcoming new full length "Experiment Of Existence" at this location. The previously released track ‘Neuronal Unity’ is still streaming over here. "Experiment Of Existence" will be released on March 04, 2016 via Unspeakable Axe Records (CD edition) and Dark Descent Records (vinyl edition). […]

January 08, 2016

German Death Metallers ROGASH have just released the first song from their upcoming second full length "Malevolence" right here. The album was recorded at Eisensound Studio with Fabian Hildebrandt (DESERTED FEAR) and mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (at Unisound Studio). The artwork comes courtesy of Roberto Toderico. "Malevolence" will be released on February 26, […]

January 07, 2016

DESTRÖYER 666 have just released ‘Live And Burn’, the first track from their forthcoming new full-length "Wildfire", at this location. The other songs that will appear on the album are: ‘Traitor’, ‘Artiglio Del Diavolo’, ‘Hounds At Ya Back’, ‘Hymn To Dionysus’, ‘Wildfire’, ‘White Line Fever’, ‘Die You Fucking Pig!’ and ‘Tamam Shud’. "Wildfire" will be […]

January 06, 2016

North Carolina’s ABHORRENT DEFORMITY have just posted a video for ‘Boundless Suffering’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s debut album "Entity Of Malevolence", which was released via Comatose Music on October 30, 2015. More about ABHORRENT DEFORMITY at www.facebook.com/abhorrentdeformity

January 05, 2016

Hellthrasher Productions have just released a limited digipak CD edition of "Eternidad Solemne", the sophomore album from Mexican Black Metallers LLUVIA (formerly known as THE RAIN IN ENDLESS FALL). The material was recorded and mixed by the band’s sole member Lord Vast (ex – WYLVE, BLUT DER NACHT) and mastered by Dan Swanö. "Eternidad Solemne" […]

January 04, 2016

Swedish Crust / Deathers BOMBS OF HADES will release their new album "Death Mask Replica" on Januar 29, 2016 via War Anthem Records as CD and gatefold LP. You can already check out one of the new tracks (‘Old Fires Die’) over here. The album was recorded at BOH Studio, mixed and mastered at Welfare […]

January 02, 2016

Guitarist / bassplayer "T" of German Death Metallers SULPHUR AEON, who just have been voted on # 2 in our BEST OF 2015 readers poll, sent in the following comments: "I want to thank all our supporters and the whole Voices crew! It feels really amazing to see that there are so many maniacs out […]

January 01, 2016

Happy New Year everyone! The results of our BEST OF 2015 poll are online now. Feel free to check them out right here and thanks to everyone who contributed their list.

December 30, 2015

2015 is almost over, so as every year it’s about time now to look back on the best releases of the year. If you’d like to participate in our BEST OF 2015 poll, please go here and send us a list of your 10 favorite releases of 2015 (no matter if it’s a demo, EP, […]

December 28, 2015

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have just finished writing all music for their upcoming (as of yet still untitled) fourth album. The band will enter the studio in Spring 2016 for the recordings, with a release scheduled sometime in 2016. The track ‘Greater Horror’ (which was already released on this year’s "Sis Mortuus Mondo" EP) […]

December 26, 2015

Austrian Black Metallers NOCTURNE will release their self-titled debut album on January 15, 2016 via Unlight Productions (a division of Drakkar Productions). It will feature the following tracks: ‘Return To Chaos’, ‘Eleven’, ‘Into The Great Below’, ‘Udinbak’, ‘Nocturne’, ‘Ama Lilith’, ‘He Before Whom The Sky Shakes’, ‘Son Of Darkness’ and ‘Sign Of The Dark’ (a […]

December 23, 2015

Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED have just announced 35 years old Dutchman Arjan Van Der Wijst as their new drummer. He already relocated to Madrid (Spain) in 2005 and also plays in the Black / Death Metal band FROZEN DAWN who released their second album through Xtreem Music in March 2014. More about AVULSED at www.facebook.com/1991avulsed

December 22, 2015

American Death Metallers SURGIKILL (featuring Stevo from IMPETIGO) have been signed by F.D.A. Records for the release of their debut full length "Sanguinary Revelations“. The album will also include ‘Planet Of The Vampires’, the final song that IMPETIGO ever worked on, but never recorded. "Sanguinary Revelations“ will be released on March 18, 2016 as CD, […]

December 21, 2015

"In Dwarven Halls", the debut EP from Milwaukee based Death Metallers KHAZADDUM, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. An official video for the track ‘Thorin Oakenshield’ is additionally playing here. The EP was recorded at Bell City Sound by Chris Wisco (ex – JUNGLE ROT) in late 2014 and the band’s line-up […]

December 20, 2015

"Portal Do Inferno", the debut full length from Brazilian Black Metallers PROFANE CREATION, will be released later this year via Hammer Of Damnation Records. A promotional trailer for the album can be found at this location, a sound sample over here. More band information at www.facebook.com/bandaprofanecreation

December 19, 2015

East German Death Metallers ROGASH will release their second album "Malevolence" on Februar 26, 2016 via War Anthem Records. It was recorded at Eisensound Studio with Fabian Hildebrandt (DESERTED FEAR) and mixed / mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio. The artwork was created by Roberto Toderico. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Intro’, ‘To The End’, […]

December 18, 2015

American Death Metallers ATROCIOUS ABNORMALITY will release their second full length "Formed In Disgust" via Comatose Music on March 04, 2016. You can already check out a lyric video for the album track ‘Exterminate The Apostles’ over here. Jay Barnes from LUST OF DECAY and Rob Emery from COFFIN SYRUP have contributed some guest vocals […]

December 17, 2015

Spanish brutal Death Metallers REINCARNATION have just released their very first official video for the track ‘The Streets Never Sleep’ at this location. The song is taken from their new full length "The Beginning Of The End" which has been released via Xtreem Music earlier this month. The album is currently streaming in its entirety […]

December 16, 2015

"Experiment Of Existence", the second album from Chilean Death Thrashers RIPPER, will be released on March 04, 2016 via Unspeakable Axe Records (CD) and Dark Descent Records (vinyl). The artwork was created by Paolo Girardi (CRAVEN IDOL, POWER TRIP, BLASPHEMOPHAGHER) and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Magnetic Solar Storms’, ‘Anthropophagic Life’, ‘Experiment Of Existence’, […]

December 14, 2015

Almost all shows for the upcoming NECROWRETCH European tour with Singapore’s INFERNAL EXECRATOR in February / March 2016 are booked now. The bands are still looking for a show on March 11, 2016, in the west area of Germany though. Any interested booking agent who can help out should contact the band at necrowretch@gmail.com for […]

December 12, 2015

Belgian Death Metallers FRACTURED INSANITY will release their third album "Man Made Hell" in early 2016 via Xtreem Music. It was mixed and mastered at Polish Hertz Studios. The two songs from the band’s 2015 promo demo can still be checked out here and here. More about FRACTURED INSANITY at www.facebook.com/fractured-insanity-323059162201

December 11, 2015

Dutch old school Death Metallers FUNERAL WHORE have signed a deal with F.D.A. Records for the release of their upcoming new album "Phantasm", which will be out on March 18, 2016. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Phantasm’, ‘Evil Manifestation’, ‘Reanimated’, ‘The Tall Man’, ‘Population None’, ‘The Graveyard Silence’, ‘When Life Turns To […]

December 10, 2015

"Eat ‘Em Raw", the one and only full length album from New York City’s Speed / Thrash Metallers SAVAGE THRUST, has just been re-issued on CD for the very first time. It was originally released in 1990 on vinyl and tape via Avanzada Metálica. The re-issue has been remastered and includes all the lyrics, new […]

December 09, 2015

Ukranian Death / Thrashers HELL:ON have released another track of their fifth full-length "Once Upon A Chaos…" at this location. Guitarist Alex Pasko issued the following statement: "In this track we have combined the speed and aggression of Thrash Metal and gloomy, oppressive atmosphere of Death Metal. This song is imbued with the spirit of […]

December 08, 2015

French blackened Death Metallers MITHRIDATIC will release their debut full-length during the first quarter of 2016 via Kaotoxin Records. The band’s 2014 demo, "The Hunt Is On", is still available at this location. More about MITHRIDATIC at www.facebook.com/mithridatic

December 07, 2015

The new INGURGITATING OBLIVION album will be released via Willowtip Records in 2016. The band went through massive line-up changes and the new material will include tons of unexpected elements such as piano, vibraphones, jazz guitars etc. Florian Engelke is the only remaining original band member nowadays and responsible for all the rhythm and lead […]

December 06, 2015

The debut demo of French brutal Death / Thrashers SKULLDOG is available for free download now at this location. More about SKULLDOG at http://skulldogmetal.com On December 25, 2015 Canometal Records will release a split CD from DEMONIC RAGE (Chile) and FETID ZOMBIE (USA) entitled "Profane Rites Of Death". It will be limited to 500 copies […]

December 04, 2015

Dutch Grindcore / Thrash Metallers COLLISION will release their fourth album "Satanic Surgery" via Hammerheart Records in February 2016. You can already check out the song ‘Cripple The Cross’ at this location. More about COLLISION at www.collisiongrind.nl or www.facebook.com/collisiongrind French Black / Death Metallers VORKREIST will release their new EP "Sacrifice" on January 29, 2016 […]

December 03, 2015

Raleigh, North Carolina based Death Thrashers SUPPRESSIVE FIRE have just released a song from their upcoming debut full length "Bedlam". You can check out ‘Ironsights’ right here. The band’s new single ‘The Hellwraith’ is furthermore streaming at this location. "Bedlam" was mixed and mastered by Joel Grind (TOXIC HOLOCAUST) and features art by Par Olofsson […]

December 02, 2015

German Thrashers PROTECTOR will release their new album "Cursed And Coronated" on February 26, 2016 via High Roller Records on CD and limited edition vinyl LP. Three of the songs already appeared on demos and split singles between 2011 and 2013 while seven of the songs are brand new. Vocalist Martin Missy just issued the […]

December 01, 2015

On December 17, 2015 Sweden’s Shadow Records will re-release SORHIN "Apokalypsens Ängel" album from 2000 on 12" vinyl. It will be strictly limited to 500 handnumbered copies, including a 7" etched EP with rare recordings, a woven patch, postcard and poster. For ordering information check out www.shadowrecords.se or contact info@shadowrecords.se The celebrate their 25th band […]

November 30, 2015

HAIL OF BULLETS have parted ways with singer Martin van Drunen. On their official Facebook page www.facebook.com/hailofbulletsofficial the band issued the following statement: "We are sorry to announce that Martin van Drunen is no longer part of HAIL OF BULLETS. On a personal level it’s no longer possible for us to continue the cooperation with […]

November 27, 2015

Dutch Death Metallers LUCIFERICON have just finished the recordings of their new EP "Brimstone Altar". It is currently being mixed and mastered. The frontcover art is already finished. It will be out in a couple of months via Blood Harvest Records (vinyl) and Invictus Productions (CD). For more information about LUCIFERICON check out www.facebook.com/lucifericon

November 26, 2015

30 years after their formation Swedish MEFISTO fill finally release their debut full length "2. 0. 1. 6" via Vic Records. The album was recorded in Stockholm, mastered by Dan Swanö and the coverartwork comes courtesy of Roberto Toderico. A digital single release of the track ‘Void’ will already be available on December 14, 2015. […]

November 25, 2015

‘Possessed By Ancient Dread’, a new ECTOVOID song from the upcoming split CD "4 Doors To Death", is now streaming at this location. The 10 song album will be released on January 22, 2016 via Unspeakable Axe Records and next to ECTOVOID also features CEMETERY FILTH (Tennessee / Georgia), SABBATORY (Winnipeg, Canada) and TRENCHROT (Philadelphia). […]

November 24, 2015

Canadian technical Death Metallers GORGUTS will be touring Europe in March and April 2016 with PSYCOPTIC, DYSRHYTHMIA and NERO DI MARTE as their support acts. The tour will start at the Inferno Festival in Oslo, Norway on March 23, 2016 and ends at the Iduna in Drachten, the Netherlands on April 17, 2016. The latest […]

November 23, 2015

ROTTING CHRIST‘s 1993 debut "Thy Mighty Contract" is available as a 12" picture disc via Black Vomit Records now. It comes with a printed jacket / outersleeve, which is identical to the first press and limited to 400 copies. A die hard edition (limited to 100 copies) will be out in about 7-10 days. It […]

November 21, 2015

Following the addition of new members Harry Lannon (guitars) and Ian Bainbridge (bass), New Jersey’s technical Death Metallers COGNITIVE are about to enter Full Force Studio with ‘Smoking’ Joe Cincotta (SUFFOCATION, BODYCOUNT and INTERNAL BLEEDING) for the recordings of their second full length "Deformity". The artwork for the album will be created by Par Olofsson […]

November 20, 2015

To The Death Records have just released a limited vinyl 7" from Swedish Death Metallers IN PAIN entitled "A Call From The Grave". The band released two demos in their early days (1992 – 1994) and also appeared on a local compilation. The EP features four re-recorded tracks (‘Call From The Grave’, ‘Beyond Eternity’, ‘Darkned […]

November 19, 2015

Xtreem Music have signed Ukrainian brutal Death Metallers FLESHGORE for the release of their upcoming 5th full length "Denial Of The Scriptures" which will be released in the first months of 2016. The album is already recorded and will include 9 songs and maybe some cover song as a bonus. The cover artwork will be […]

November 14, 2015

In late November 2015 Apocalyptic Productions will release the second EP from Chilean Death Metallers COFFIN CURSE. It will be entitled "Into The Dark" and features the following songs: ‘Lightless’, ‘Nail In The Coffin’, ‘Merciless Feast’, ‘Hear The Dead’ and ‘Supped Full With Horrors’. An advance track is already streaming at this location. More about […]

November 13, 2015

On January 29, 2016 Soulseller Records will release “The Condemnation", the second full-length from Dutch Thrashers DISQUIET. It will be available as a 3-panel digipak CD and digitally and features the following tracks: ‘Ascending’, ‘The Condemnation’, ‘Fist Of Persistence’, ‘Born To Dissent’, ‘The Great Divide’, ‘Haul Down The Tree Of Life’, ‘Las’Pasi’, ‘From Essence Deprived’, […]

November 12, 2015

Swedish Death Metallers FERAL have shot a video for ‘Succumb To Terror’ in the band’s hometown Skellefteå, in the northern part of Sweden. It can be checked out at this location. The song is taken from their new album “Where Dead Dreams Dwell” which is out now on Cyclone Empire. More about FERAL at www.feral.se […]

November 11, 2015

On December 11, 2015 Greyhaze Records is going to release a SARCÓFAGO demo compilation entitled "Die… Hard". It will feature material that had never before been released, such as the band’s very first demo, as well as material recorded for "Rotting" and "The Laws Of Scourge". The complete tacklist reads like this: ‘Intro Da Satanas’, […]

November 09, 2015

French old school Death Metallers NECROWRETCH will be touring Europe in February / March 2016 for two weeks. Support comes from Singapore based blackend Death Metallers INFERNAL EXECRATOR. Dates and venues will be announced soon. More info and updates at www.facebook.com/necrowretch or www.necrowretch.net

November 06, 2015

"Behold.Total.Rejection", the fifth full length from REVENGE, is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. It will be released on November 13, 2015 via Season Of Mist. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Scum Defection (Outsider Neutralized)’, ‘Shock Attrition (Control In Decline)’, ‘Wolf Slave Protocol (Choose Your Side)’, ‘Mass Death Mass’, ‘Mobilization Rites’, ‘Silent […]

November 04, 2015

DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN have just released the titletrack of their upcoming second album "Exterminate! Annihilate! Destroy!" at this location. The album will be released on November 06, 2015 via Cyclone Empire Records. More about DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN at www.facebook.com/downamongthedeadmen German Death Metallers ENDSEEKER have just released a video for ‘Deployment Of […]

November 03, 2015

"Gore Aberration", the new album from Brazilian Death Metallers PATHOLOGIC NOISE, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It was released via Greyhaze Records and the cover art was created by Kelson Frost, who had already worked for bands like SARCOFAGO, HEADHUNTER DC or THE MIST. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Never […]

November 02, 2015

Greek technical Thrashers BENEFACTOR DECEASE will finally release their debut full length "Anatomy Of An Angel" on November 20, 2015 via Xtreem Music. It was originally supposed to see the light of day in the Summer of 2013 already, but due to line-up problems the band was on hold and so the record got constantly […]

November 01, 2015

The new CRYPTIC BROOD EP "Wormhead" is out now via Xtreem Music (CD) and Weed Hunter Records (MC). Both versions have different artworks, done by Thomas Westphal (Necromaniac Artworks). A split 7" EP with Italian Grinders RESTOS HUMANOS will be released in November (featuring one unreleased CRYPTIC BROOD song), limited to 300 copies. More band […]

October 31, 2015

On November 30, 2015 Sevared Records will release the new full length from Swedish brutal Death Metallers INSISION. The album is entitled "Terminal Reckoning" and will feature the following tracks: ‘Among Us’, ‘Ominious Spiral’, ‘Infected’, ‘Shapeshifting’, ‘Old Ways’, ‘Cold Air’, ‘XXVI.II.MMXIV’ and ‘Resist’. The cover artwork has been created by Andreas Marschall. More about INSISION […]

October 30, 2015

The upcoming eighth album from Norwegian Viking Metallers HELHEIM will be entitled "Raunijar". It was recorded at Conclave & Earshot Studio with Bjørnar Nilsen (VULTURE INDUSTRIES) and mastered by Herbrand Larsen (ENSLAVED). The artwork was created by H’grimnir. Bass player / vocalist V’gandr issued the following statement: "The opening track ‘Helheim 9’ is actually the […]

October 29, 2015

MASTER have just finished recording their upcoming new full length "An Epiphany Of Hate" at Shaark Studios in the Czech Republic. The album will be released on January 29, 2016 (CD / digitally) and February 26, 2016 (vinyl) via F.D.A. Records. The cover artwork was created by Mark Cooper and the complete tracklist reads like […]

October 28, 2015

Bay Area based Death / Thrashers INSANITY are now streaming the title track from their upcoming new full length "Visions Of Apocalypse" right here. You can also check out two more new tracks here and here. "Visions Of Apocalypse" will be released on November 13, 2015 via Unspeakable Axe Records. A vinyl edition via Dark […]

October 27, 2015

The new HORRENDOUS album, "Anareta", is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It was recorded, mixed and mastered this summer at Subterranean Watchtower Studios and the cover art comes courtesy of Brian Smith. Dark Descent Records will release the album on October 30, 2015. More HORRENDOUS information at www.facebook.com/horrendousdeathmetal Canadian Death Metallers TALES […]

October 26, 2015

"Slaughtering The Faithful", the third full length from Baltimore based Death Metallers PESSIMIST, will be re-released on October 31, 2015 via Obscure Musick. The album was produced by Erik Rutan (MORBID ANGEL, HATE ETERNAL) and digitally re-mastered by Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez. The coverart was created by Jon Zig. The CD reissue also includes the "Summoned […]

October 24, 2015

GRAVE RITUAL‘s upcoming new album "Morbid Throne" is now streaming in its entirety at this location. It will be released on October 30, 2015 via Dark Descent Records on CD, LP and digitally. The cover art was created by Daniel Desecrator. More about these Alabama based Death Metallers at www.facebook.com/grave.ritual

October 23, 2015

Almost six years after the release of "Into The Crypts Of Blasphemy" Swedish Death Metallers INTERMENT have finished the recordings of their follow-up album "Scent Of The Buried" at Sunlight Studio with Tomas Skogsberg. The artwork was created by Juan Castellano and the complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Death And Decay’, ‘Sinister Incantation’, ‘Chalice Of […]

October 22, 2015

Bay Area Power Thrashers HEXX have added new vocalist Eddy Vega and second guitarist Bob Wright (from BROCAS HELM) to their line-up. The band is currently working on new music and preparing re-releases of all albums from their classic back catalog. "Morbid Reality" will be reissued on CD via Dark Symphonies / The Crypt Records […]

October 21, 2015

Finnish Death / Grinders REFUSAL will release their debut full length "We Rot Within" on January 22, 2016 via F.D.A. Records. For all additional band information check out www.refusalband.com or www.facebook.com/refusalband Danish Death Metallers APPARATUS have just released their self-titled debut full length via Lavadome Productions. It features the following tracks: ‘Sermon I’, ‘The Unreverberate […]

October 20, 2015

New Jersey based technical Death Metallers DYSTROPHY have just been signed by Selfmadegod Records for the release of their second full length “Wretched Host”. The album (which was originally self-released by the band in June this year), was recorded and mixed at One Stone Recording Studio and mastered at West West Side Music. Selfmadegod Records […]

October 19, 2015

Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR will release a 3 CD boxset entitled "Captive In Terror: Three Ways To Kill Yourself" via Candlelight Records on October 23, 2015. It contains the band’s first three albums, 2006’s "Heaven Denied", 2008’s "Ten Broken Codes" and 2010’s "Jehovirus". All additional NUCLEAR info you’ll find at www.nuclear.cl or www.facebook.com/nuclearcl

October 17, 2015

Sweden’s CORROSIVE CARCASS will release their second album "Forsaken Lands" on November 10, 2015 via Xtreem Music. The cover artwork has been created by Juanjo Castellano and the tracklist reads as follows: ‘Blood Ritual’, ‘The Ghoul’, ‘Prosecuted At Birth’, ‘…And So She Dies (In Sacrifice)’, ‘Of The Flesh’, ‘The Seven Princes’, ‘Residual’, ‘Memories’, ‘The Prophet’ […]

October 14, 2015

‘Rabid Armageddon’, the title track off the forthcoming debut full-length by Swedish / Icelandic old school Death Metallers UNDER THE CHURCH, is already streaming at this location. The album will be released on October 30, 2015 via Pulverised Records and the artwork has been created by Mattias Frisk (GHOST, VANHELGD, ENTRAPMENT, VAMPIRE etc). The following […]

October 13, 2015

"Formula For Anarchy", the fifth album from Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR, has just been released via Candlelight Records. Sound samples can be found at this location and the official video for ‘Self-Righteous Hypocrites’ is currently playing here. More info on NUCLEAR you will find at www.nuclear.cl or www.facebook.com/nuclearcl Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON have premiered a live […]

October 12, 2015

Spain / UK based Death Metallers UNDEAD have made their 2 track vinyl 7" EP "Blood Enemy" available for streaming at this location. More band information you’ll find at www.curseoftheundead.com Swedish Death Metallers MORBID SPAWN are currently recording their debut full length. It will be released sometime later this year as a free digital download. […]

October 09, 2015

On December 19, 2015 ten Dutch bands will share the stage at the Lucky club in Rijssen (NL) for the first edition of the LUCKY ROCKS / MEGA VIC FEST 1. The festival is being organized by Vic Records in co-opertion with Lucky Rijssen and Doc Holiday (run by Alwin Roes from DEAD END) and […]

October 08, 2015

North Carolina based Death Metallers NECROCOSM have just released their debut full length "Damnation Doctrine". It features the following tracks: ‘Damnation’, ‘Sworn Hatred’, ‘Architects Of Death’, ‘Disavow’, ‘Octopian Eclipse’, ‘Necrocosm’, ‘Hypnagogic Gait’, ‘Force Fed Progeny’, ‘W.B.S.’ and ‘Plains Of Inexistence’. The entire album is currently streaming at NECROCOSM’s Bandcamp site http://necrocosm666.bandcamp.com. For all additional info […]

October 07, 2015

REVENGE have premiered the track ‘Silent Enemy’ (from their upcoming fifth full-length "Behold.Total.Rejection") at this location. The album will be released on November 13, 2015 via Season Of Mist and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Scum Defection (Outsider Neutralized)’, ‘Shock Attrition (Control In Decline)’, ‘Wolf Slave Protocol (Choose Your Side)’, ‘Mass Death Mass’, ‘Mobilization […]

October 06, 2015

Swedish old school Death Metallers DEMONICAL have just released a video for ‘To Become The Weapon’ at this location. It was shot during the band’s summer festivals and live shows in 2015. The track is taken from their new EP "Black Flesh Redemption", which is out now on Agonia Records. The full EP is currently […]

October 03, 2015

Hungarian Black Metallers FUNEBRE are currently working on new material. You can already listen to a new, unfinished song (as of yet without title and vocals) at this location. For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/officialkhrul

October 02, 2015

Cyclone Empire have just signed Avesta, Sweden based D-Beat / Crustpunk act PARASIT. The band consists of three former UNCURBED members, a Swedish five-piece that released several albums, EPs and 7”es since 1990. PARASIT’s second album “A Proud Tradition Of Stupidity” will be out in the Winter of 2015 / 2016 and the coverartwork will […]

October 01, 2015

Redefining Darkness Records have signed Brazil Death Metallers ESCARNIUM for US and Canadian territories. In November 2015 a definitive collection of the band’s previous efforts will be compiled on one disc (together with a new unreleased track). The next ESCARNIUM album is scheduled for 2016. For more information check out www.facebook.com/escarniumdm or www.facebook.com/redefiningdarkness New Jersey […]

September 30, 2015

"Love’s Burial Ground", the third album from Italy’s Black / Doom Metallers FORGOTTEN TOMB, will be re-released on November 27, 2015 via Agonia Records, remastered and remixed, including re-vamped layout (and original cover, which was censored back in 2004). It will be available as digipak CD (with booklet), limited black double LP (with a digital […]

September 29, 2015

"Quantos Possunt Ad Satanitatem Trahunt", GORGOROTH‘s full length from 2009, will be re-released on November 06, 2015 via Soulseller Records with refreshed artwork, including additional pictures from the original album release era. It will be available as a limited edition digipak, jewel case CD, deluxe limited gatefold LP and picture LP including heavy insert and […]

September 28, 2015

"Mysterium", the upcoming new full length from French Black / Death Metallers TEMPLE OF BAAL, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The album was recorded at Hybreed Studios with Andrew Guillotin and the cover artwork was created by David Fitt (AOSOTH, SECRETS OF THE MOON, SVART CROWN) and Maria Yakhnenko. It will […]

September 26, 2015

Multi-National technical Death Metallers SEROCS have just premiered ‘And When The Sky Was Opened’, the title track from their forthcoming new album, at this location. The album was mixed by Neil Kernon (NILE) and mastered by Alan Douches. It will be released through Comatose Music on November 27, 2015. More info at www.facebook.com/serocsband Rising Nemesis […]

September 25, 2015

Necroharmonic Productions have just released a 2 CD compilation from Rhode Island based defunct Death Metallers PHLEGM. It is entitled "Consumed By The Dead" and features more than 50 songs in total. Disc 1 includes the "Consumed By The Dead" demo 1991, "Clotheshanger Abortion" demo 1990, "Satan’s Rectum" demo 1988 and pre-release demo "Masterpiece Of […]

September 24, 2015

US Death Metallers GRAVE RITUAL have just premiered the first song of the band’s forthcoming second full length "Morbid Throne". You can check out ‘Adversary Crown’ right here. The album will be released via Dark Descent Records on October 30, 2015. The coverart was created by Daniel Desecrator. The full "Morbid Throne" tracklist reads like […]

September 23, 2015

For the band’s appearance at the Netherlands Deathfest in February 2016 Hammerheart Records will release another COFFINS compilation entitled "Perpetual Penance" on 180g double vinyl (including a poster). It will feature all the band’s split and other smaller releases collected. A limited edition (100 copies) on blue vinyl with exclusive artwork will be available at […]

September 22, 2015

Sunderland / UK based blackened Death Metallers VACIVUS will release the CD version of their debut EP "Rite Of Ascension" via Hellthrasher Productions on September 25, 2015. The EP was originally released through Goatprayer Records as a limited cassette edition in July. The artwork has been created by Grave IX Design and the tracklist reads […]

September 21, 2015

"Chronicles Of Perversion", the new album from Norwegian Death Metallers KRAANIUM, has just been released via Comatose Music. The album tracks ‘Acid Cumbustion’ and ‘Hung By Your Entrails’ are currently streaming here and here. More band information at www.facebook.com/kraaniumslam

September 15, 2015

Scottish Death Metallers INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY have just released the song ‘Prey To The Agonies Of Morbid Apprehension’ at this location. It is taken off their upcoming debut full length "Subversions Of The Psyche" which was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studios in Germany. The release is scheduled for September 22, 2015 […]

September 14, 2015

Technical brutal Death Metallers REPULSIVE DISSECTION will release their second full length "Church Of The Five Precious Wounds" on October 01, 2015 via Sevared Records. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Baptism (Nurtured In The Void)’, ‘Confirmation (The Future Of An Illusion)’, ‘Apologist (Of Theodicy And Denial)’, ‘Ordination (Monuments Of The Deceived)’, ‘Missionary […]

September 12, 2015

GRAVE RITUAL‘s second full length "Morbid Throne" will be released on October 30, 2015 via Dark Descent Records. The cover art was created by Daniel Desecrator. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Baleful Aversion’, ‘Autonomous Death’, ‘Adversary Crown’, ‘Invoker Of Heathen Gnosis’, ‘Tyrant’s Hammer’, ‘Masters And Slaves’, ‘Lewd Perversities’, ‘Behind The Reigns Of […]

September 11, 2015

Dutch old school Death Metallers BODYFARM have released a lyric video for ‘The Dark Age’, the opening track of their upcoming new full length “Battle Breed”. You can check it out at this location. The album will be released on November 06, 2015 via Cyclone Empire Records. It was produced and mixed by Ronnie Björnström […]

September 10, 2015

Finnish Death Metallers NERLICH have just released another track from their upcoming EP "Eternity’s Gate". You can check out ‘Mercury And Acetates (Parts 1 & 2)’ at this location. "Eternity’s Gate" will be released on October 02, 2015 via F.D.A. Records as MCD, MLP and digitally. www.facebook.com/nerlichband Spanish Doom / Deathers FAMISHGOD have shot a […]

September 09, 2015

French Black Metallers AOSOTH will release a new EP entitled "IV" an October 23, 2015 via Agonia Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at BST Studio and features one new song and a remix from the last album "IV: Arrow In Heart". The cover artwork has been created by Somnyum. "IV" will be available […]

September 08, 2015

Imperative Music is looking for bands to appear on the upcoming 11th volume of their IMPERATIVE MUSIC COMPILATION. The CD is for free and will be printed in 3.000 copies, 100 copies will be mailed to the most important record labels, distributors and press from the US, Brazil, Japan and Europe. The artwork will be […]

September 07, 2015

French Black / Death Metallers TEMPLE OF BAAL have just released a brand new track entitled ‘Hosanna’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming fifth studio album "Mysterium" which will be released on October 02, 2015 via Agonia Records. "Mysterium" was recorded at Hybreed Studios with long-time sound engineer Andrew Guillotin and […]

September 06, 2015

DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN (featuring former BENEDICTION / BOLT THROWER frontman Dave Ingram as well as Rogga Johansson) will release their second full length "Exterminate! Annihilate! Destroy!" on November 06, 2015 via Cyclone Empire. The following tracks will appear on the album: ‘Pyramids Of Mars’, ‘Warriors Of The Deep’, ‘The Oncoming Storm’, ‘The Ambassadors […]

September 04, 2015

Caverna Abismal Records, in co-operation with War Productions and Sinais Produções, have just released "From The Grave", the debut album from Portugal’s old school Death Metallers FESTERING. The artwork was created by César Valladares (ASPHYX, NOMINON, PRAISE THE FLAME, ANATOMIA, GRAVEYARD etc). More band information at festeringpt.blogspot.pt On November 27, 2015 US Death Metallers AUTOPSY […]

September 03, 2015

MASTER are currently recording their 13th, as of yet untitled, full length at Shaark Studios in the Czech Republic. The album will feature about 10 songs and will be released in early 2016 via F.D.A. Records. More info at www.master-speckmetal.net Bay Area based Death / Thrashers INSANITY will release their new full-length "Visions Of Apocalypse" […]

September 01, 2015

New Era Productions in co-operation with Hammerheart Records will release the OCCULT “Studio Demo 1993” as a very limited edition LP / CD with additional live-recordings. The release is scheduled for February / March 2016. For all further info or updates check out www.new-era-productions.nl or www.hammerheart.com Louisiana based Thrashers CRETUS have just released an official […]

August 31, 2015

US Black Metallers RITUAL KILLER have released a track from their forthcoming album "Exterminance" at this location. The album will be released on September 18, 2015 via Season Of Mist. The tracklist for "Exterminance" reads like this: ‘Bury The Earth, Bury The Sky’, ‘As The Vulture Feeds’, ‘Feral Eyes’, ‘Dogs, Wolves And Carrion Fowl’, ‘Cuuntius’, […]

August 28, 2015

Avesta / Sweden based Doom / Deathers MOONDARK have been signed by Cyclone Empire. The band’s first ever official album is scheduled for a 2016 release. MOONDARK’s current line-up consists of Alexander Högbom (vocals, VOLTURYON, SPASMODIC, OCTOBER TIDE, CENTINEX), Mattias Norrman (guitars, OCTOBER TIDE, ex – KATATONIA, INTERMENT, DELLAMORTE), Johan Jansson (guitars, INTERMENT, PARASIT, ex […]

August 27, 2015

French blackened Death Metallers AZZIARD have inked a deal with Kaotoxin Records. The band’s line-up features former and current members of THE NEGATION, MOONREICH, WHISPERING TEARS and BRAN BARR. AZZIARD are currently working at Vamacara Studio on their third, as of yet untitled, full-length which is scheduled for an early 2016 release. A pre-production version […]

August 26, 2015

‘Djevelens Mesterverk’, a track from the upcoming new TSJUDER full length "Antiliv", is currently streaming here. The album will be released on September 18, 2015 via Season Of Mist. The band released the following comments regarding ‘Djevelens Mesterverk’: "This song delivers aggressive Black Metal with some Thrash influences. The title means in Norwegian ‘The Devil’s […]

August 25, 2015

Stockholm / Sweden based Death Metallers LIK will release their debut full length "Mass Funeral Evocation" on October 16, 2015 via War Anthem Records. The album will feature the following ten tracks: ‘Serum 141’, ‘Le Morte Homme’, ‘Ghoul’, ‘Death Orgasmic’, ‘Sickening’, ‘Endless Oceans Of Blood’, ‘Behold The Beheaded’, ‘Necromancer’, ‘Skin Necrosis’ and ‘Trail Ov Entrails’. […]

August 20, 2015

Hamburg / Germany based Death Metallers ENDSEEKER have signed a deal with F.D.A. Records. The band’s first EP "Corrosive Revelation" will be released on November 13, 2015 as MCD, MLP and download. It was recorded at Chemical Burn Studio with producer Alexander Dietz and mixed and mastered by Alexander Dietz and Eike O. Freese. The […]

August 19, 2015

‘Zombie Splatter Axe’, another track from the upcoming MORBID SLAUGHTER album "A Filthy Orgy Of Horror And Death", is now streaming here. You can still listen to ‘Chainsaw Blade’ here and ‘Torture Without Anesthesia’ here. More information about MORBID SLAUGHTER at www.facebook.com/morbidslaughterofficial Swiss industrial Black Metallers BORGNE have been signed by Those Opposed Records for […]

August 18, 2015

Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED have just released an official lyric video of the track ‘Red Viscera Serology’ at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming 5-song EP "Altar Of Disembowelment". The CD version will be released on September 09, 2015 via Xtreem Music, while the gatefold 10" vinyl version will be out through […]

August 17, 2015

"Battle Breed", the third full length album from Dutch old school Deather Metallers BODYFARM, will be released on November 06, 2015 via Cyclone Empire. It was produced and mixed by Ronnie Björnström from Enhanced Audio Productions (AEON, CENTINEX, SORCERER) and the cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano (VOMITORY, UNLEASHED, REVEL IN FLESH, PAGANIZER). The […]

August 15, 2015

Germany’s old school Death Metallers CRYPTIC BROOD will release a 4-song EP entitled "Wormhead" via Xtreem Music on September 20, 2015. It is the follow-up to the band’s debut demo from 2013 and their split album with GRAVEYARD GHOUL from 2014. Next to the three own songs ‘Temple Of Pestilence’, ‘Gargling Vicious Mass’ and ‘Wormhead’ […]

August 13, 2015

Polish Death Metallers OGOTAY have been signed by Selfmadegod Records for the release of their new full-length "Dead God’s Prophet". The band consists of bassist / vocalist Marcin Swierczynski (YATTERING), drummer Szymon Andryszczak (PANDEMONIUM) and guitarists Artur Piotrowski (MESS AGE) and Andrzej Peszel. The follow-up to 2012’s "Eve Of The Last Day" was recorded at […]

August 12, 2015

Peru’s MORBID SLAUGHTER have just released another track from their upcoming album "A Filthy Orgy Of Horror And Death". You can check out ‘Chainsaw Blade’ right here. The album will be available on vinyl via Boris Records in North America on September 04, 2015, digipak CD through Inti Records in South America and die hard […]

August 11, 2015

North Carolina based Death Metallers ABHORRENT DEFORMITY have just been signed by Comatose Music. The band’s debut full length "Entity Of Malevolence" will be released on October 30, 2015. A lyric video for the album track ‘Baptized In Embalming Fluid’ has already been posted at this location. The artwork was created by Marco Hasmann and […]

August 08, 2015

Julio "Lord Sargatanas" Escobedo, lead guitar player and founder of Mexico’s satanic Death Metallers SARGATANAS, suffered a heart attack last year and is in need of an open heart surgery. A benefit show has already been set up to collect funds for this, but the doctors just told him this week that he needs the […]

August 07, 2015

Swedish Death Metallers CORROSIVE CARCASS have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their upcoming new album "Forsaken Lands". It will feature 10 songs and the cover artwork will be supplied by Juanjo Castellano. The release is scheduled for November / December 2015. A teaser (containing excerpts from a few album tracks) can […]

August 06, 2015

The new album of Italy’s progressive Death Metallers SADIST will be entitled "Hyaena". It was produced and mixed by Tommy Talamanca at Nadir Music Studios in Genova, Italy and will be released via Scarlet Records later this year. The cover art was created by Luca Orecchia and the booklet designed by Alex Del Bono. "Hyaena" […]

August 05, 2015

DEIPHAGO‘s fourth album "Into The Eye Of Satan", which will be released on August 07, 2015 via Hells Headbangers, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro: Obliteration’, ‘Evil And Adverse’, ‘Bloodbath Of Genocide’, ‘(6 x 6 x 6) / 3’, ‘Serpentine Anti-World’, ‘Calculated Acts Of Cruelty’, […]

August 04, 2015

Italy’s DEADLY CARNAGE are ready to record a new vinyl 7" EP at De Opera Studio with producer Mirco Bronzetti. The EP will be released on December 21, 2015 to celebrate the band’s tenth anniversary. For more information check out www.facebook.com/deadlycarnage Finland’s NERLICH will release their new EP "Eternity’s Gate" on October 02, 2015 via […]

August 03, 2015

The new SKELETAL REMAINS album "Condemned To Misery" (release date: August 07, 2015 via F.D.A. Records) is already streaming in its entirety at this location. A vinyl edition will be released on September 04, 2015. More band information at www.facebook.com/skeletalremainsdeathmetal

August 01, 2015

Italian Death Metallers VALGRIND have just completed recording their second album "Speech Of The Flame". A video teaser can already be found at this location. More news regarding label and release date will be announced soon. For all further VALGRIND info check out www.facebook.com/valgrindband

July 31, 2015

Norwegian Death Metallers BLOODREDTHRONE have just released a video for the song ‘Patriotic Hatred’ at this location. The track is taken from the upcoming new BLOODREDTHRONE album which will be released later this year. For all further information check out www.facebook.com/bloodredthroneofficial

July 30, 2015

"Mysterium", the new album from French Black / Death Metallers TEMPLE OF BAAL, will be released on October 02, 2015 via Agonia Records. The first single ‘Divine Scythe’ features guest vocals by Georges Balafas (DROWNING, EIBON, DECLINE OF THE I). You can check it out right here. More about TEMPLE OF BAAL at www.facebook.com/pages/temple-of-baal/20135072962

July 28, 2015

Finnish Death Metallers PURTENANCE will release their third album "…To Spread The Flame Of Ancients" on September 01, 2015. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Invocatio’, ‘Perventio’, ‘Waiting To Be Free’, ‘I, The Sacrificed’, ‘On The Far Side Of Knowledge’, ‘Destroyed Human Mind’, ‘Blood Oath’, ‘Cornerstone Of Insanity’, ‘Disseminated Death’, ‘The Unseen’ and ‘Kaaos On Kanssamme (Chaos […]

July 27, 2015

Dutch Death Metallers LUCIFERICON will start recording their new 3 track EP "Brimstone Altar" on August 15, 2015. The CD version will be released by Invictus Records and the 12" vinyl version via Blood Harvest Records. The artwork comes courtesy of Manuel Tinnemans (PENTACLE, DEATHSPELL OMEGA, etc). More info at www.facebook.com/lucifericon

July 25, 2015

Asvamedha Productions, in co-operation with Black Vomit Records, have made 1992’s NECROMANTIA / VARATHRON split LP "The Black Arts" / "The Everlasting Sins" available again on vinyl. It is limited to 500 copies (400 on black and 100 on white vinyl, the latter comes with an exclusive t-shirt) and features the original cover and identical […]

July 24, 2015

Finnish Death Metallers AMPUTORY have released a video for the song ‘Cleansing By The Blade’ at this location. The song is taken from their debut album "Ode To Gore", which was released via Xtreem Music on May 10, 2015. More AMPUTORY at: www.facebook.com/amputory Norwegian Black Metallers TSJUDER are streaming the first track from their upcoming […]

July 23, 2015

German old school Death Metallers DEMONBREED have been signed by Testimony Records. The band rose from the ashes of the disbanded LAY DOWN ROTTEN and gets completed by Fernando Thielmann (MILKING THE GOATMACHINE, CARNAL GHOUL) on guitar. The debut album will be released by the end of this year on CD and vinyl (including a […]

July 22, 2015

1992’s split release between Finland’s CARTILAGE and Sweden’s ALTAR will be re-released on August 20, 2015 via Xtreem Music as a double CD with 7 bonus tracks by each band (taken from their early demos). All songs have been remastered and the re-release comes with a remake of the cover artwork (the original cover is […]

July 21, 2015

HELTER SKELTER is a Black, Death and Grind zine, originally created between 1990 – 1993, but never officially released. On October 30, 2015 it will finally be out as a luxurious hardcover book (around 150 pages), limited to 1000 hand numbered copies. The layout was done the old school way with the help of a […]

July 19, 2015

Colombia’s BELLS OF ACHERON ZINE has just released its third issue. Apart from the usual reviews it features a special about German Thrash Metal / Gama Records bands (interviews with DARKNESS, NECRONOMICON, STRANGER), a KING FOWLEY adventures article and interviews with DEATH COURIER, DENOUNCEMENT PYRE, XENOTAPH, AGONY LORDS, JOSE LUIS CANO (writter of the book […]

July 18, 2015

On June 28, 2015 guitarist Don Gates announced that he is no longer part of Florida Death Metallers BRUTALITY. The reason for his departure he called "socio-psychological incompatibility with the rest of the band." Gates kept all material that he had already written for the self-titled BRUTALITY album and will release it on his own. […]

July 17, 2015

Technical Death Metallers ATHEIST are currently streaming previously unreleased live footage of the band’s classic line-up over here. The video is taken from the upcoming Season Of Mist CD / DVD re-issues of the band’s early albums. It was shot on February 09, 1991 at the Waters Club, San Pedro, California at the last show […]

July 15, 2015

On August 01, 2015 CEREBRAL FIX will enter Framework Studios in Birmingham to record the band’s fifth studio album. It is the band’s first album since "Death Erotica" from 1992. The release is scheduled for October / November 2015 through Xtreem Music and the working title is "Disaster Of Reality". The album will feature new […]

July 14, 2015

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is looking for reliable people again who can help us out with reviews, as we still get so much stuff that it’s difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you should have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in touch with us for all further details […]

July 11, 2015

"Fragments", the new full length from Boston’s DYSENTERY, has just been released via Comatose Music. It was engineered, mixed and mastered by Adam Rourke at the RedRoom in Waltham, MA and Marco Hasmann (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, SEPTYCAL GORGE) created the cover artwork. The album track ‘Invocation Of Parallel Bloodlet’ is streaming right here. More about DYSENTERY […]

July 09, 2015

Swedish old school Death Metallers WOMBBATH have just released a track from their upcoming new full length "Downfall Rising" at this location. The album was mixed by Jeramie Kling and mastered by James Murphy (DISINCARNATE, ex – DEATH / TESTAMENT / OBITUARY etc). It will be released in North America via Dark Descent on August […]

July 08, 2015

"Buried In The Woods", the second full length from Finnish Death Metallers NECROPSY, will be released on August 01, 2015 via Xtreem Music. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Buried In The Woods’, ‘Cold Fart Morbidity’, ‘Just Sharpen My Knife’, ‘Dead Inherit The Land’, ‘Full Moon Catlin’, ‘Pages Of Flesh’, ‘Best Day Ever’ and ‘Father Heresy’. […]

July 07, 2015

American Death Metallers WARFATHER will start recording their as-of-yet untitled follow up to 2014’s "Orchestrating The Apocalypse" at Mana Studios with Erik Rutan this week. The album will once again be released via Greyhaze Records. More about WARFATHER at www.facebook.com/pages/warfather/240931366011521 On August 14, 2015 Kaotoxin Records will release "Æra Dementiæ", the second album from French […]

July 06, 2015

U.S. Death Metallers ECTOVOID will release their new album "Dark Abstraction" on July 17, 2015 via Hellthrasher Productions. Joshua Freemon of HELLGOAT handled the recording and mixing, while Damian Herring of HORRENDOUS mastered the album. The artwork was created by Bart Bomiej Kurzok. The album was written throughout the last three years and features the […]

July 04, 2015

Slovenian Thrashers PANIKK are currently working on their second album. The release is scheduled for 2016. In the meantime they have released a new EP which is entitled "Pass The Time". It features 2 new songs and a live track. The EP is available for free download and as a very limited physical edition of […]

July 02, 2015

The new MALEVOLENT CREATION album "Dead Man’s Path" will be released via Century Media Records on September 18, 2015. The cover artwork was created by tattoo artist German Latorres. The band’s current line-up features Brett Hoffmann (vocals), Phil Fasciana (guitars), Gio Geraca (guitars), Jason Blachowicz (bass) and Justin DiPinto (drums). More info at www.facebook.com/malevolentcreation DESTRÖYER […]

July 01, 2015

GROTESQUE‘s "In The Embrace Of Evil" will be re-released via Hammerheart Records in September as gatefold LP (splatter: 100 copies, black: 400 copies and picture LP: 300 copies) and deluxe digipak CD. More info at www.hammerheart.com ABBATH will play their first European tour in early 2016 with BEHEMOTH, INQUISITION and ENTOMBED AD. Regarding the tour, […]

June 30, 2015

Swedish based Southern Thrash Metallers METHANE have just released a 2 song digital single that features the title track ‘Spit On Your Grave’ and ‘Blood, Sweat And Beer’. The material has been recorded in the Fall of 2014 and the songs are alternative versions of those that will appear on the upcoming METHANE album which […]

June 27, 2015

Chilean Death Metallers THORNAFIRE have just released a new video for the song ‘La Sierpe’ at this location. It is taken from their latest album "Magnaa", which was released in Autumn 2014 via F.D.A. Records. The video was directed and produced by Carlos Toro V., who already worked with KREATOR, VADER, THERION, HALFORD, ARCH ENEMY, […]

June 26, 2015

CRYPTOPSY have posted another teaser video for their forthcoming EP, "The Book Of Suffering" at this location. The trailer features Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH), Liam Wilson (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN), Travis Ryan (CATTLE DECAPITATION) and more. For all additional CRYPTOPSY info check out www.cryptopsy.ca or www.facebook.com/cryptopsymetal The new line-up of ABBATH […]

June 25, 2015

HATE ETERNAL have just revealed another track from their upcoming new album "Infernus". You can check out ‘The Stygian Deep’ right here. "Infernus" will be released on August 21, 2015 via Season Of Mist. For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/hate.eternal New Jersey based Death / Grinders ORGAN DEALER will release their debut full-length […]

June 24, 2015

"The Church Dies", 1994’s debut album from Slovakian Death Metallers DEMENTOR, will be re-released together with the band’s 1993 "Morbid Infection" demo on CD / vinyl via Dark Symphonies / The Crypt in late 2015 / early 2016. It will be designed after the original 1994 cassette release, featuring the original cover artwork, taking elements […]

June 23, 2015

Norwegian brutal Death Metallers THE SICKENING will release their second full length "Sickness Unfold" on July 20, 2015 via Xtreem Music. The album features the following tracks: ‘Sickness Unfold’, ‘Fixed On Killing’, ‘Unnamed Horror’, ‘Throat Hole Ejaculation’, ‘Lord Of Decay’, ‘A Mind Deranged’, ‘Powertool Sodomy’, ‘Suffer For My Pleasure’, ‘Consumed By Hate’ and the VILE […]

June 20, 2015

David Vincent and MORBID ANGEL have officially parted ways now. In his official statement Vincent says: "I had good communication with Trey yesterday and we agree that there are incompatibilities with regards to us working together. Trey and I have accomplished amazing things together over the past 30 years and I wish him the best […]

June 19, 2015

Guitarist Thor Anders Myhren, better known as "Destructhor", has left MORBID ANGEL as well now. In an official statement he says: "I would like to announce that I, Destructhor, as well am out of MORBID ANGEL. Due to issues of them wanting to work with someone more local. Actually pretty good news to me, since […]

June 18, 2015

Doug Overbay, rhythm guitarist for Kansas City based Death / Thrashers ARES KINGDOM, is taking an indefinite hiatus from the band in order to address health issues. The band will continue as a three piece with Alex Blume (vocals / bass), Mike Miller (drums) and Chuck Keller (guitars). The line-up change will have no effect […]

June 17, 2015

US Black Metallers NIHILISTINEN BARBAARISUUS have just released a lyric video for ‘Let Them Perish’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s new full length "The Child Must Die", which has been released earlier this year via Infernal Kommando Records as a digipak CD (limited to 500 copies). The full album is […]

June 16, 2015

"Grimm I & II", the upcoming album of Germany’s atmospheric Black / Deathers KADAVRIK, is already streaming in its entirety at this location. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Wither Away’, ‘All The World But One’, ‘Ruins’, ‘7 Years’, ‘Queen Of Sylvan Lands’, ‘Lords’, ‘Voids’, ‘Shuttered’ and ‘Helix’. The album will be released on June […]

June 15, 2015

DAWN OF A DARK AGE’s new album “Fire” (the third chapter of the band’s “The Six Elements” saga) will be released on July, 01, 2015 as a limited edition (66 copies!) jewel case CD. It will be available exclusively here. "Fire" was recorded at 3rd Bloody Floor Studio and Nino R.Mejia created the cover artwork. Here’s […]

June 13, 2015

"Memento Mori", the upcoming second full-length from French Black Metallers THE NEGATION, is streaming in its entirety at this location now. It will be released via Kaotoxin Records on July 06, 2015 (July 07, 2015 digitally and North America). The first pressing comes as a limited edition (500 copies) digipak CD. More band info at […]

June 12, 2015

"In Death We Meet", 2012’s debut full length from Pittsburgh based Doom / Deathers DERKÉTA, will be re-issued via Ibex Moon Records on June 16, 2015. It was remixed by GRAVE’s Ola Lindgren at Studio Soulless and includes the two bonus tracks ‘Darkness Fades Life’ and the SEPULTURA cover ‘Troops Of Doom’ (both songs have […]

June 11, 2015

"Condemned To Misery", the new album from American Death Metallers SKELETAL REMAINS, will be released via F.D.A. Records on August 07, 2015 (a vinyl edition will follow on September 04, 2015). The album will feature the following eight tracks: ‘Beyond Cremation’, ‘Obscured Velitation’, ‘Euphoric Bloodfeast’, ‘Viral Hemorrhagic Pyrexia’, ‘Atrocious Calamity’, ‘Ethereal Erosion’, ‘Still Suffering’ and […]

June 09, 2015

"Deadened", the upcoming fourth full length from German Death / Thrashers DYING HUMANITY, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The album, which was recorded at Jörg Uken’s Soundlodge Studio, will be released on June 12, 2015 via Bastardized Recordings. More DYING HUMANITY info at www.facebook.com/dyinghumanity On June 20, 2015 Infernö Records will […]

June 05, 2015

Finnish Death Metallers NERLICH have been signed by F.D.A. Records. The band’s new EP "Eternity’s Gate" will be released on October 02, 2015. Here’s their official statement: "We are happy to announce signing a deal with F.D.A. Records for the next two releases (upcoming EP and 2nd full length), with the first one to be […]

June 04, 2015

Swedish Black Metallers CRAFT have been signed by Season Of Mist. Guitarist Joakim issued the following comment about the new deal: "We are very pleased to have signed a deal with Season Of Mist to release our next studio album. This label has many resources available for us, which enables us to make a really […]

June 03, 2015

HATE ETERNAL have released the first track from their uphcoming new album "Infernus". You can check out ‘Pathogenic Apathy’ at this location. The cover artwork for the album has been created by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ICED EARTH, SODOM) and its full tracklist reads like this: ‘Locust Swarm’, ‘The Stygian Deep’, ‘Pathogenic Apathy’, ‘La Tempestad’, ‘Infernus’, […]

June 02, 2015

Hammerheart Records have inked a deal with Dutch Black Metallers CIRITH GORGOR. A release date for their new album “Visions Of Exalted Lucifer” will be announced soon. More about CIRITH GORGOR at www.facebook.com/cirithgorgorofficial Polish Death Metallers EMBRIONAL have just released a video for the song ‘Madman’s Curse’ (from the band’s 2015 album "The Devil Inside") […]

June 01, 2015

"Entheogen", the new album from Costa Rican Death Metallers CORPSE GARDEN, has just been released through both Russia’s Satanath Records and Germany’s RTM Productions. It was recorded in 2014 with producer Juan Pablo Calvo at Bushido Audio Productions and mastered by Eri Román at SoloHit Studios in San José. The artwork was created by Alexander […]

May 30, 2015

HATE ETERNAL‘s upcoming sixth full-length will be entitled "Infernus". It was recorded at Erik Rutan’s Mana Recording Studio and the release has been scheduled for August 24, 2015. The band is currently on tour in the US with DEICIDE, ENTOMBED A.D. and more. For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/hate.eternal German Death Metallers CRYPTIC […]

May 29, 2015

Norwegian Black Metallers GORGOROTH have released a song from their upcoming tenth studio full-length "Instinctus Bestialis" at this location. The album was recorded and mixed by drummer Thomas Asklund at Monolith Studio, produced by Infernus & Asklund and mastered at Cutting Room in Sweden by M. Lindfors, Infernus and Asklund. The release is scheduled for […]

May 28, 2015

Serbian melodic Death Metallers ANGUISH SUBLIME are about to release a new EP entitled "Thornwinged". It will be released digitally, but a limited CD edition is also expected. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Black Moon Diadem’, ‘Thornwinged’, ‘Rainfall Epiphany’ and ‘Heart Of The Void’. The band’s previous EP "Unveiling The Origin" is still available for […]

May 27, 2015

SHINING have just released the first video from their new album "IX – Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends", which has been released on April 20, 2015 via Season Of Mist. You can check out ‘Vilja & Dröm’ at this location. Here’s the official comment from Niklas Kvarforth about the footage that was used in the video: […]

May 26, 2015

Finnish Black Metallers BAPTISM have been signed by Season of Mist. The band’s new full-length will be recorded at the end of this year and is scheduled for release sometime in 2016. More info at www.baptismofficial.com or www.facebook.com/baptismofficial Tennessee based Death Metallers COATHANGER ABORTION have posted a track from their upcoming new full length "Observations […]

May 23, 2015

CRYPTOPSY have released a 45 seconds teaser video for their forthcoming EP "The Book Of Suffering: Tome 1" at this location. "Tome 1" is the first in a planned series of EPs collectively titled "The Book Of Suffering". More CRYPTOPSY at www.cryptopsy.ca or www.facebook.com/cryptopsymetal

May 22, 2015

Boston based brutal Death Metallers DYSENTERY are currently streaming the new track ‘Paranoid Division’ right here. Another new track (‘Led To Terminal Ignorance’) can still be checked out at this location. Both songs will appear on the band’s upcoming new album "Fragments" which will be released on July 10, 2015 via Comatose Music. It was […]

May 21, 2015

Danish old school Death Metallers UNDERGANG are streaming the track ‘Kogt I Blod’ (from their upcoming Dark Descent Records release "Døden Læger Alle Sår") at this location now. The album will be released on CD and digitally on July 10, 2015, the vinyl version will be released via Me Saco Un Ojo Records. More UNDERGANG […]

May 20, 2015

British Death Metallers DECREPID have finished their sophomore full length "Osseous Empire". It will feature the following seven tracks: ‘Concussion’, ‘Death Walks Above’, ‘Indulgence In Self Destruction’, ‘Ashumaniac’, ‘Into To The Doom’, ‘Breeding Anger’ and ‘Fear Within’. The album will be released via Xtreem Music on June 20, 2015. An exclusive advance track of the […]

May 19, 2015

Argentinian Death Metallers PRION are currently streaming ‘Power Obsessed’, a track from their upcoming new album "Uncertain Process", at this location. "Uncertain Process" is the band’s first full-length since 2008. It will be released on June 02, 2015 via Comatose Music with a free bonus DVD ("This Is How Argentina Bled") that contains a professionally […]

May 14, 2015

Swedish HYPOTHERMIA are already streaming their new full length "Svartkonst" at this location. The album will officially be released on May 15, 2015 in Europe and May 19, 2015 in North America via Agonia Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Invokation’, ‘Svartkonst’, ‘Efterglo¨d’, ‘Regnvals’ and ‘Vy’. More about HYPOTHERMIA at www.unjoy.com or www.facebook.com/vemodsorkestern "Sturmpanzer", the […]

May 13, 2015

PUTREVORE are currently completing their third album "Tentacles Of Horror". The recordings were made in early 2015 in each member’s country (Sweden, Spain and Norway), the mixing will be handled by Dave Rotten at his own Sanctuary Studios and it most probably will be mastered at Overhead Studios by Raúl Fournier "Furni". The cover artwork […]

May 12, 2015

German Black / Death Metallers ARS IRAE have released a lyric video for the song ‘Herbst’ at this location. The track is taken from their new album "Dunkle Klänge", which will be released on May 15, 2015 through Quality Steel Records. The following ten tracks will appear on the album: ‘Des Jägers Fluch’, ‘Dunkle Klänge’, […]

May 11, 2015

Avantgarde Black Metallers DAWN OF A DARK AGE have just finished the recordings for their new album "Fire". The third chapter in their “The Six Elements“ saga is currently being mixed by Marcello Malatesta with a release scheduled later this year. American artist R. Mejia Nino is responsible for the layout and artwork. More info […]

May 10, 2015

Dutch Black Metallers KAECK have been signed by Folter Records. The band consists of Jan Kruitwagen (SAMMATH), Swerc (KJELD) and Oovenmeester (NOORDELINGEN). The release of their debut album "Stormkult" is sheduled for August 2015. The track ‘Afgod’ can already be checked out at this location. More info at www.facebook.com/kaeckhorde

May 09, 2015

"Bloody Vengeance", the 1986 debut full-length from Brazilian Death Metallers VULCANO, will be re-released as a six-panel digipak CD via Greyhaze Records (www.greyhazerecords.com) on May 18, 2015. The album has completely been remastered and additionally comes with a DVD that features a live show from the 1986 Festival Da Morte. VULCANO will celebrate the album’s re-issue […]

May 08, 2015

Boston’s brutal Death Metallers DYSENTERY will release their third full length "Fragments" via Comatose Music on July 10, 2015. The album was engineered, mixed and mastered by Adam Rourke at the RedRoom in Waltham, MA and Marco Hasmann (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, SEPTYCAL GORGE) has created the cover art. The track ‘Led To Terminal Ignorance’ is already […]

May 05, 2015

MISERY INDEX have just released a video for the track ‘The Harrowing’ at this location. It was directed by David Hall from Handshake Inc. (PORTAL, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED, VENOM, etc). The song is taken from the band’s latest album "The Killing Gods". More MISERY INDEX at www.facebook.com/miseryindex Spanish Black / Death Metallers ERED have released a […]

May 04, 2015

German Death / Thrashers DYING HUMANITY have finished a video for ‘I Am King’ from their upcoming album "Deadened". You can check it out at this location. The album was mixed and mastered by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studio and Gustavo Sazes was in charge of the artwork. "Deadened" will be released on June 12, […]

May 02, 2015

On June 09, 2015 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a double CD collection from Japan’s Doom / Deathers COFFINS, entitled "Perpetual Penance". It is a compilation of the band’s vinyl only and split release tracks and the follow up to "Ancient Torture" from 2011. It features tracks from the "Colossal Hole" EP, "Reborn" […]

May 01, 2015

Italian Death Metallers DEVANGELIC have been signed by Comatose Music. The band is currently writing on material for the follow up to their 2014 debut "Resurrection Denied" (which is still streaming in its entirety at this location). The new album is scheduled for a late 2016 / early 2017 release. More band information at www.facebook.com/devangelic.official

April 30, 2015

Iranian old school Death Metallers NEX CARNIS will release their debut album "Obscure Visions Of Dark" via Italy’s Nightbreak Productions in May. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Darkened Rites Of Existence Part 1: Visions + Part 2: Labyrinth’, ‘Cryptic Depths Of Unlight’, ‘Dissolution In Vortex Of Sanity’, ‘Descent Into Ethereal Realms – Part […]

April 29, 2015

"God Leash, the second album from Finnish Death Metallers TORTURE PULSE, will be released via Xtreem Music on June 01, 2015. The cover art was created by Toni Hietomaa and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Myths Of Belial Incarnated’, ‘On Lacerated Wings’, ‘Burst Of Black Blood’, ‘Napalm To The Cross’, ‘Macabre Magister’, ‘Army Of Pestilence’, […]

April 28, 2015

Polish Black Metallers BLAZE OF PERDITION have released the track ‘Into The Void Again’ (from their forthcoming full length "Near Death Revelations") at this location. The album was mixed and mastered at Satanic Audio and the cover artwork was created by Mentalporn (SINISTER, BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED, ORIGIN). "Near Death Revelations" will be released as CD, black […]

April 26, 2015

The three VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitars), Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan (bass / vocals) and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray (drums), who were responsible for the records "Prime Evil" (1989), "…Tear Your Soul Apart" (1990), "Temples Of Ice" (1991) and "The Waste Lands" (1992), have just reunited as VENOM INC.. The band’s first live appearance just […]

April 25, 2015

Someone in Brazil has obviously STOLEN the name VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE!!!! From what I’ve found out the guy already released at least 8 issues and 4 compilation CD-Rs. So please beware! He is by no means connected to us! If anyone should have additional information about him please drop me a line. All I […]

April 24, 2015

The self-titled EP from old school SweDeath Metallers UNDER THE CHURCH has just been released on vinyl via Pulverised Records. It is available as a regular edition (10" black vinyl) and a limited edition (10" white vinyl, limited to 200 and 100 copies respectively), as well as a very special run of 300 copies in […]

April 23, 2015

Iranian Death Metallers AZOOMA have just entered the studio for the recordings of their first full length album which will be released this year via Xtreem Music once again. You can check out what the band had to say to their fans from the studio on this Youtube clip. Their debut EP "A Hymn Of […]

April 22, 2015

Testimony Records have signed German atmospheric Black / Death Metallers KADAVRIK. The band’s fourth album "Grimm I & II" will be released on June 26, 2015 as gatefold vinyl, CD and digitally. You can already check out the song ‘Lords’ on the label’s bandcamp page. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Wither Away’, ‘All The […]

April 21, 2015

"The Child Must Die", the second full length from U.S. Black Metallers NIHILISTINEN BARBAARISUUS, has just been released via Infernal Kommando Records as a six-panel digipak, limited to 500 copies. It features the following tracks: ‘Wondrous Sampo’, ‘The Child Must Die’, ‘Let Them Perish’, ‘Feast Of The North Farm’, ‘Amidst The Waves’, ‘Vainamoinen’ and ‘The […]

April 19, 2015

"For Depressive Seasons" by ILLDISPOSED, "Through The Flesh To The Soul" by INVOCATOR and "The Sickness Within" by HATESPHERE will be released on vinyl for the first time via Heartburn Music in April. All three of them will be limited to 300 and 500 copies in varied colours. More details and ordering info at www.heartburn.bigcartel.com […]

April 16, 2015

Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED will enter Overhead Studios on Friday for the recordings of a new EP. It will be entitled "Altar Of Disembowelment" and is going to include 4 new songs plus a cover of BLACK SABBATH’s ‘Neon Knights’ (recorded in December 2010 for an unreleased Spanish BLACK SABBATH tribute). The mastering will be […]

April 15, 2015

Chicago based melodic blackened Metallers WITHERING SOUL have posted a trailer for their forthcoming, third full length "Adverse Portrait" at this location. The tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Vestige’, ‘No Longer Within’ (featuring Steve Sagala, ex – ENFORSAKEN on guest vocals), ‘The Dreadful Echo’, ‘Awakening’, ‘Hour Of Obstinacy’, ‘Hex Illusion’, ‘Shadow Path’ and […]

April 14, 2015

Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN have just released a video for ‘Crypts Of Blood’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s new album "Graveyard Of Souls" which is out now on Kaotoxin Records. In support of the album DEHUMAN will embark on a two week tour of Southern Europe that will take the […]

April 12, 2015

Minnesota based Death Metallers INCINERATE are currently streaming the track ‘The Berserker (Rise Of The Humans)’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming Comatose Music release "Eradicating Terrestrial Species" which will be released on April 21, 2015. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘The Prophecy: Inhuman Inoculation’, ‘The […]

April 11, 2015

French SANGDRAGON will release their new album "Requiem For Apocalypse" on May 09, 2015 via Wake Up Dead Records. It was produced by Stéphane Buriez and SANGDRAGON. The mix was done by Edouard Verneret and Vincent Urbain and it was mastered at Sage Audio Studio (Nashville, USA). SANGDRAGON originally started out as DAEMONIUM and released […]

April 10, 2015

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have just released a track from their upcoming new EP "Black Flesh Redemption" at this location. The EP will be released on April 24, 2015 (Europe) / May 05, 2015 (North America) via Agonia Records. It was produced and mastered by vocalist Sverker Widgren and has been recorded in two studios […]

April 08, 2015

Orchestrated Misery Recordings have just released "Inject The Worms", the new EP from Indiana Death Metallers PSYCHOMANCER. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘In Shackles Insane’, ‘Just Another Victim’, ‘Inject The Worms’, ‘Bastards Burn’, ‘Abhorrent Wings Of Decay’ and ‘Chant Of The War Demons’. It is streaming in its entirety at this location. The band […]

April 06, 2015

Xtreem Music have just re-released the 1997 debut album "Void" from Spanish brutal Death Metallers REINCARNATION. This new edition also features the "Seed Of Hate" EP from 1995, an unreleased track from 1998 and 4 live songs from the Repulsive Fest ’98. The full album is available for streaming here. More about REINCARNATION at www.facebook.com/reincarnation.deathmetal

April 04, 2015

Swedish Death Metallers CUT UP have signed a deal with Metal Blade Records. The band features former VOMITORY members Tobias Gustafsson (drums) and Erik Rundqvist (vocals / bass), who joined forces with guitarist Anders Bertilsson (COLDWORKER) and guitarist / vocalist Andreas Björnson (FETUS STENCH). The band’s debut album is scheduled for a release in the […]

April 03, 2015

British Death Metallers RAVENS CREED have just been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their upcoming new album "Ravens Krieg" which is currently being recorded at Tenko Studios in Nottingham. The band previously already released four EPs and two albums ("Albion Thunder" in 2009 and "The Power" in 2012 – both through Doomentia […]

April 02, 2015

Swedish Death Metallers FERAL have been signed by Cyclone Empire Records. The band’s upcoming second album will be entitled "Where Dead Dreams Dwell" and is scheduled to be released by the end of May 2015. More FERAL info at www.feral.se or www.facebook.com/feralswe Algerian Death Metallers LELAHELL have just released an official video of the track […]

March 31, 2015

After being around for over thirty years now, New York City based Death / Thrashers PRIME EVIL will finally release their first full-length "Blood Curse Resurrection" via Inferno Records later this year. It was recorded at Starr Ridge Studios in Brewster, NY and features ten brandnew tracks. You can already check out the coverartwork and […]

March 30, 2015

PYREXIA‘s 1993 debut full length "Sermon Of Mockery" will be re-released via Century Media Records on April 21, 2015. You can check out the album’s title track at this location. The CD edition additionally features their 1992 "Liturgy Of Impurity" demo and the "Hatredangeranddisgust" EP from 1995 as bonus material while the LP edition (which […]

March 28, 2015

French SUPURATION have just released a track from their upcoming new album"Reveries". You can check out ‘Suffocate Through Asphyxia’ at this location. The album, which includes new recordings of old songs that were originally written back in 1990, was mastered by Dan Swanö and the cover art was created by Dan Seagrave. It will be […]

March 27, 2015

Sweden’s PUTRIFIED are working on a new EP which will be released through Unholy Prophecies later this year. It will be entitled "The Flesh. The Scythe. The Tomb." and feature two exclusive new studio songs as well as two shorter instrumental interludes and two cover songs (‘Devils Whorehouse’ from THE MISFITS and ‘Morbid Tales’ from […]

March 26, 2015

Swedish Death Metallers REVOLTING will release their new album on May 22, 2015 via F.D.A. Records. You can already check out the track ‘Fathoms Unto Forever’ here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Shunned To The Shadows’, ‘The Whispers Of The Hanged’, ‘Fathoms Unto Forever’, ‘Dagger-Clawed Chaos’, ‘Bloodkurdle’, ‘Severed And Blessed’, ‘Riddled With Worms’ and […]

March 25, 2015

Italian Death Metallers AD NAUSEAM have just released the song ‘The Black Veil Of Original Flaw’ at this location. It is taken from their upcoming debut full length "Nihil Quam Vacuitas Ordinatum Est" which will be released via Lavadome Productions on March 31, 2015. The album features the following tracks: ‘My Buried Dream’, ‘Key To […]

March 24, 2015

Finnish Death Metallers TORTURE PULSE will release their upcoming second album "God Leash" through Xtreem Music. A release date is not confirmed yet, but it’s supposed to come out during the Summer. Until then you can still check out sound samples from their latest EP here. More info at www.facebook.com/torturepulse Colombia’s blackened Death Metallers NEPENTE […]

March 21, 2015

Spanish Death Metallers SACROPHOBIA will have a compilation of all their recordings re-issued on CD via Xtreem Music on April 20, 2015. It will be entitled "Dark Requiems" and features 10 studio tracks from the band’s two demos ("Only Death Is Irreversible" and "Demo # 2"), two songs from the 5-way split CD "Dead Flesh" […]

March 19, 2015

The re-issue series of INQUISITION‘s back catalogue (all of them with new cover artwork from Paolo Girardi) continues on May 18, 2015 when Season Of Mist will re-release the band’s 2007 album "Nefarious Dismal Orations". On March 23, 2015 "Magnificent Glorification Of Lucifer", INQUISITION’s third full length from 2004, will already be made available again. […]

March 18, 2015

Salt Lake City Thrashers DEATHBLOW will release their new EP "The Other Side Of Darkness" on April 21, 2015. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Andy Peterson and the cover art was created by Andreas Marschall. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Beyond Obsession’, ‘Means To An End’, ‘The Other Side Of Darkness’, ‘Headless Throne’ […]

March 17, 2015

"Nihil Quam Vacuitas Ordinatum Est", the debut full length from Italian Death Metallers AD NAUSEAM, will be released via Lavadome Productions on March 31, 2015. It was recorded and mixed at the band’s own studio and features the following eight tracks: ‘My Buried Dream’, ‘Key To Timeless Laws’, ‘La Maison Diev’, ‘Into The Void Eye’, […]

March 15, 2015

On March 10, 2015 Darker Days Productions released the second EP from French Black Metallers BLACK HAMMER on CD. Sound samples / downloads are available at this location. It will be distributed by Iron Bonehead Productions in Germany and Nuclear War Now! in the US. For all additional information on BLACK HAMMER check out www.facebook.com/blackhammerftw

March 12, 2015

"Remnants Of Immortality", the new album from Dutch Death Metallers ETERNAL SOLSTICE, has just been released via Dark Descent Records. It is currently also streaming in its entirety at this location. For all further ETERNAL SOLSTICE info check out www.facebook.com/pages/eternal-solstice/384594534885754

March 11, 2015

Belarus based Polish Death Metallers VELD have just released their new album "Daemonic: The Art Of Dantalian" via Lacerated Enemy Records as a special six-panel digipak, limited to 300 copies. The tracklist reads like this: ‘The Sweet Sound Of Torment’ (Intro), ‘World In Obscure’, ‘Constant Suffering’, ‘Endless Spiritual Paranoia’, ‘Lost But Never Forgotten’ (acoustic instrumental), […]

March 10, 2015

Spanish Black / Death Metallers ERED have inked a deal with War Anthem Records. The band’s third full length "Night Of Eternal Doom" will be released in June 2015. The album was mastered at Swedish Necromorbus Studio and the coveratwork was created by Juanjo Castellano. The track ‘Wings Of Plague (The Black Spreading)’ from their […]

March 08, 2015

This spring Svart Records will release a double compilation album by Finish Death Metallers MORDICUS. It will be entitled "Upon The Throne Of God" and is going to feature old demos along with unreleased material (all remastered). For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/mordicusdeathmetal

March 06, 2015

Norwegian Black Metallers GORGOROTH have been signed by Soulseller Records. The band’s upcoming tenth studio full-length "Instinctus Bestialis" will be released on June 08, 2015 on digipak CD (limited first pressing), limited black vinyl, limited picture vinyl and digitally. The album was recorded and mixed by drummer Thomas Asklund in Monolith Studio, produced by Infernus […]

March 05, 2015

Relapse Records will officially re-release the following 3 classic RAZOR albums in early May: "Open Hostility" (with 8 bonus tracks, demos and previously unreleased songs), "Shotgun Justice" (with 6 bonus tracks, live songs and alternate mixes) and "Violent Restitution" (with 3 bonus live songs). Each album has been completely remastered and comes with super deluxe […]

March 04, 2015

The "We Are Old Sküll – Fuck You" show next Saturday at the AZ in Aachen with DISINTERRED, DAMAGE SOURCE, EXIT HUMANITY and ACADIAC will already start at 6.30pm (and not at 8.00pm) due to a Techno party at the same place (which will start at 11pm). El Salvador based Death / Thrashers CONCEIVED BY […]

March 03, 2015

Season Of Mist have signed Brazil’s GRAVE DESECRATOR. The band’s new album will be released later this year. Here’s an official statement from bass player E. Necrogoat: "A pact has been sealed, and we are very proud of it! Season Of Mist will be in charge to spread our waves of sonic desecration, striking down […]

February 28, 2015

German Death Metallers DISCREATION have inked a deal with F.D.A. Records for the release of their upcoming fourth full length "Procreation Of The Wretched". More details about DISCREATION at www.discreation.de or www.facebook.com/discreation Minnesota based Death Metallers INCINERATE will release their new album "Eradicating Terrestrial Species" on April 21, 2015 via Comatose Music. The band’s current […]

February 27, 2015

Greyhaze Records have signed Floridia based Black / War Metallers AMPÜTATOR. The band’s 2007 debut album "Deathcult Barbaric Hell" will be re-released this coming summer. For all additional information on AMPÜTATOR check out www.greyhazerecords.com/amputator

February 26, 2015

El Salvador based Death / Thrashers CONCEIVED BY HATE have released another song from the "Coalition Of Death" split release with Colombia’s AKHERON. You can check out ‘Embrace The Absurd’ at this location. The previously released track ‘Hypocritical Sense Of Ego’ is still streaming here. The split album will be released on March 10, 2015 […]

February 25, 2015

Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN (feat. PUTRID OFFAL drummer Laye Louhenapessy) will be touring Southern Europe (Italy, France, Spain and Portugal) for two weeks in support of their brand new full-length "Graveyard Of Eden". The album will be released via Kaotoxin Records on March 09, 2015 (World) / March 10, 2015 (North America and digitally). More […]

February 24, 2015

Boston Death / Thrashers LED TO THE GRAVE have just been signed by Old School Metal Records. The band is currently on tour in the US together with BUDD DWYER. For more band info check out www.facebook.com/ledtothegrave On March 28, 2015 CENTINEX will play a special headlining show at En Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This […]

February 23, 2015

"Unfold Chaos Supreme", the debut demo from El Paso / Texas based Death Metallers CAMBION, will be released on 01 March 2015. The band that features former members of REIGN OF TERROR, PYRE, WRATH and MEDECOPHOBIC plays speedy blackened Death Metal, musically influenced by old SLAYER, IMPIETY, KRISIUN and ANGELCORPSE. The demo title track is […]

February 21, 2015

"The Six Elements, Vol.2 Water", the second full album from Italy’s experimental Black Metallers DAWN OF A DARK AGE, is available for streaming and downloading at this location. A lyric video for the song ‘The Verrin’s Source (On MountField)’ can be checked out here. For all further DAWN OF A DARK AGE information go to […]

February 20, 2015

End Of Light Records have just re-released EVILDEAD‘s "Annihilation Of Civilization" and "The Underworld". Both albums come as digipaks, got remastered and feature bonus tracks. "Annihilation Of Civilization" has the three tracks off the "Rise Above" EP on offer while "The Underworld" additionally features a live version of ‘The Hood’. More info at www.endofthelight.com Colombia […]

February 19, 2015

German Death Metallers WEAK ASIDE have just released a video for the titletrack of their upcoming new full length "The Next Offensive" at this location. The album will be released via F.D.A. Records on March 20, 2015. More WEAK ASIDE info at www.facebook.com/pages/weak-aside-death-metal/199817140062837 EXHUMED guitarist / vocalist Matt Harvey and MALEVOLENT CREATION drummer Gus Rios […]

February 18, 2015

Chilean blackened Death / Thrash Metallers INVINCIBLE FORCE will release their debut full-length "Satan Rebellion Metal" via Dark Descent Records on March 10, 2015 (US) / March 17 / April 02, 2015 (Europe). The cover art was created by Mark Riddick and the album features the following eight tracks: ‘Rise The Wrath Of Satan’, ‘Scraps […]

February 17, 2015

Necroharmonic Productions have just re-released CREMATORY‘s “Denial“ as a hand numbered, double vinyl LP with a gatefold sleeve. It is available in the following colors / quantities: burgandy / gray (200 copies), green / yellow (200 copies), black / dark blue (166 copies) and lavender / light blue (166 copies). For ordering details check out […]

February 14, 2015

Dutch old school Death Metallers ETERNAL SOLSTICE will release their new full length "Remnants Of Immortality" via Dark Descent Records on March 10, 2015 (US) / March 17, 2015 (Europe). The band’s first album in nearly two decades will feature the following nine tracks: ‘Remnants Of Immortality’, ‘Ritual Prey’, ‘Walk In Darkness’, ‘Force Fed Suicide’, […]

February 13, 2015

"Graveyard Of Eden", the new album from Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. "Graveyard Of Eden" is the follow-up to the band’s 2012 debut "Black Throne Of All Creation". It will be released on March 09, 2015 as a limited-edition (500 copies) digipak CD. The vinyl edition (white: […]

February 12, 2015

Israeli Metallers SHREDHEAD will join VADER and HATE on the upcoming "Blitz! Over Europe Tour 2015". The band has just released their new album "Death Is Righteous" in January via Mighty Music / Target Group. The album is streaming in its entirety at this location. A video for the track ‘Walk With The Dead’ has […]

February 11, 2015

Philadelphia / Brooklyn Grinders UNREST have just released the track ‘Inaction’ (from their upcoming full length "Grindcore") at this location. The album will be released via Unspeakable Axe Records on March 24, 2015. For all additional UNREST info check out www.facebook.com/unrestgrind Italy’s blackened Doom Metallers FORGOTTEN TOMB will release their 8th studio album "Hurt Yourself […]

February 10, 2015

Arizona based Thrash Metallers WARHEAD have just released a new single called "Widowmaker." The title track is available for streaming and free download at this location. For all additional information on WARHEAD check out www.facebook.com/warhead.official1 Swedish old school Deather Metallers LIK have signed a deal with War Anthem Records. The band’s debut full length "Mass […]

February 09, 2015

Australian Thrash Metallers DESECRATOR have just released a video for their new single "Red Steel Nation" which can be viewed at this location. More band info at www.desecrator.net or www.facebook.com/desecratoraus The upcoming mini album from WARFARE’s Evo and TANK’s Algy Ward will be released through High Roller Records in May / June 2015. It will […]

February 08, 2015

"For The Security", the 1991 debut album from Swedish CARBONIZED, will be re-issued on LP and CD via Vic Records in early 2015. It comes with the original artwork, liner notes from Christoffer Johansson and Piotr Wawrzeniuk and 2 rare bonus tracks. More about CARBONIZED at www.facebook.com/pages/carbonized-sweden/1403257869976977 Mexican Death Metallers INFINITUM OBSCURE have split-up. Here’s […]

February 07, 2015

Thrashing Black Metallers FROSTHELM have just released a track from their upcoming album "The Endless Winter". You can check out ‘Tomb Of Sordid Ruin’ at this location. "The Endless Winter" will be released on March 22, 2015 via Black Work (Alkemy Brothers). The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Glacial Eon’, ‘Storm Of Teeth’, ‘Forlorn Tides’, […]

February 06, 2015

ASHCLOUD‘s upcoming debut album "Abandon All Light" will feature the following tracks: ‘Under Dödens Vingar (Pt.1)’, ‘Abandon All Light’, ‘A Hunderd Years Of Darkness’, ‘Devoured Alive’, ‘Drowning In Your Own Blood’, ‘Watch Your Children Burn’, ‘The Second Wind Is Coming’ and ‘Under Dödens Vingar (Pt.2)’. The release date is set for March 10, 2015 via […]

February 05, 2015

A vinyl edition of "Suffering Is The Seed", the second album from Colombian Death / Black Metallers NEPENTE, will be released via Cimmerian Shade Recordings later this year. The new NEPENTE EP "I Will Get Your Soul" will be released by the same label on March 31, 2015. The EP was recorded at Manizales Studio […]

February 04, 2015

On March 10, 2015 Morbid Skull Records will release a split release entitled "Coalition Of Death", featuring El Salvador’s CONCEIVED BY HATE and Colombia’s AKHERON. It will be limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, including 50 diehard versions with extras. CONCEIVED BY HATE will contribute the following 4 tracks: ‘Devotees Of Death’, ‘Hypocritical Sense Of Ego’, […]

February 03, 2015

"Denouncing The Holy Throne", the new full length from Czech Death Metallers HEAVING EARTH, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on February 06, 2015 via Lavadome Productions. For more information on HEAVING EARTH check out www.facebook.com/pages/heaving-earth/174011709288245 The new HACAVITZ full-length "Darkness Beyond" will be released via Dark […]

February 02, 2015

Alex Marquez (SOLSTICE, MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEMOLITION HAMMER) is the new drummer for Florida Death Metallers BRUTALITY. According to an official statement on BRUTALITY’s Facebook site he’s a full member of the band now: "This isn’t some side-man gig either. He’s a member of the band. We sent him some of the stuff we’re recording for […]

January 31, 2015

DEMOLITION HAMMER‘s "Tortured Existence" and "Epidemic Of Violence" albums will be re-released as limited vinyl editions on March 09, 2015 via Century Media. "Tortured Existence" will be available in the following colors: black (600 copies), gold (200 copies) and white (200 copies). "Epidemic Of Violence" will be out in black (600 copies), silver (200 copies) […]

January 30, 2015

Hamburg, Germany based Doom Deathers CRIMSON SWAN will release their debut full-length "Unlit" on March 13, 2015 via Quality Steel Records. The following tracks will appear on it: ‘Fade To Nothingness’, ‘A Waterfall Of Sorrow’, ‘Words Of Perdition’, ‘Unlit’, ‘Accusations’ and ‘Voidhaven’. For more info on CRIMSON SWAN check out www.crimsonswan.de or www.facebook.com/crimsonswan Dutch Death […]

January 29, 2015

The tracklist for the upcoming "Grindcore" album by Philadelphia / Brooklyn’s three piece UNREST reads like this: ‘We’re Calling You Out’, ‘You Take’, ‘Inaction’, ‘Quit’, ‘Protest Culture’, ‘Faith Is A Hearse’, ‘Anything To Shock’, ‘Nothing (That’s All You Have To Give)’, ‘Identity In The Internet Age’, ‘Consumption’, ‘False Brotherhood’ and ‘Drown’. The song ‘Quit’ can […]

January 28, 2015

Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN have just released the track ‘Crypts Of Blood’, from the band’s upcoming second full-length “Graveyard Of Eden“, at this location. The follow-up to the band’s 2012 debut “Black Throne Of All Creation“ was produced at Blackout Studio (ENTHRONED, EMPTINESS) and Sainte Marthe Studio (ARKHON INFAUSTUS, DEEP IN HATE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION). […]

January 27, 2015

Colombian Death / Black Metallers NEPENTE will release a new 4 track EP entitled "I Will Get Your Soul" on March 31, 2015 via Cimmerian Shade Recordings. It was recorded at Manizales Studio in Manizales, Colombia and mixed / mastered at Hertz Recording Studio in Bialystock, Poland by Slawomir Wieslawski and Wojciech Wieslawski. The following […]

January 25, 2015

"Fearless Walk To Rise", the new album from French Death / Thrashers NO RETURN, will be released on March 30, 2015 via Mighty Music. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios. The artwork was created by Strychneen Studio and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Ascent’, ‘Stronger Than Ever’, ‘Submission […]

January 24, 2015

On March 13, 2015 Nuclear War Now! Productions will release a NOCTURNUS compilation, entitled "The Science Of Horror". The label already reissued both NOCTURNUS demos on a single picture LP (limited to 100 copies and only available at last year’s NWN! Fest Vol. IV) and now will release them again on a single vinyl release. […]

January 23, 2015

‘Funeral March’, a track from "The Devil Inside", the upcoming second album by Polish Death Metallers EMBRIONAL, is already streaming at this location. https://soundcloud.com/godzovwar/embrional-funeral-march The CD will be released on February 28, 2015 via Old Temple, the vinyl and tape versions will follow in early Spring through Hellthrasher Productions and Third Eye Temple / Godz […]

January 21, 2015

Brazil’s old school Death / Thrashers NERVOCHAOS have just released a video for the track ‘For Passion Not Fashion’. The video, which was directed and produced by Cherry Taketani, can be checked out at this location.  ‘For Passion Not Fashion’ is taken from the band’s new album "The Art Of Vengeance" which was released on […]

January 19, 2015

NEXUL (featuring members of NYOGTHAEBLISZ and HELLVETRON) have completed their debut album "Paradigm Of Chaos". It will be released later this year via Hells Headbangers. The band will also play at Hells Headbangers’ forthcoming "Hells Headbash 2" label anniversary festival, which will take place on September 04 – 06, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. Other bands […]

January 17, 2015

The following sad news have just been posted on the official INCANTATION website: "Due to a family emergency we’re sad to announce that John and Jill McEntee will not be able to complete the last few dates of the INCANTATION "Scourged Earth Policy" tour. Even in their absence INCANTATION complete the tour via John’s request […]

January 16, 2015

Finland’s DESOLATE SHRINE have just released their new album "The Heart Of The Netherworld" via Dark Descent Records on 2 LP, CD and digitally. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Black Fires Of God’, ‘Desolate Shrine’, ‘Death’, ‘We Dawn Anew’, ‘Leviathan’ and ‘Heart Of The Netherworld’. A full stream of the album is online at […]

January 14, 2015

On February 20, 2015 Xtreem Music will release a compilation CD of Spanish Death Metallers HUMAN WASTE. It will be entitled "Harvest Remnants" and features the bands demos "The Miracle Of Death" (1991), "Existential Nausea" (1992) and "Promo Tape ’93". All songs got remastered and the CD booklet will feature liner notes, band photos, demo […]

January 13, 2015

On January 30, 2015 Unholy Prophecies will release INEXORABLE‘s "Sea Of Dead Consciousness". The tape will be limited to 200 handnumbered copies and features three new songs and the following three covers songs: ‘De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas’ (MAYHEM), ‘I Feel Nothing’ (IMMOLATION) and ‘Black Magic Mushrooms’ (MYSTICUM). More band info at www.facebook.com/pages/inexorable/513581785340017 Polish Death Metallers […]

January 12, 2015

DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN, featuring former BOLT THROWER / BENEDICTION vocalist David Ingram and Swedish Rogga Johansson (guitar / bass), have started working on their second, as yet untitled, full length. It will feature 14 new songs and will again be released via Cyclone Empire Records. Some song titles are ‘The Oncoming Storm’, ‘Unearthly […]

January 10, 2015

BRUTALITY ‘s Don Gates not only shreds the guitar in his main band, but also has a soft spot for Country music. You can check out a sound sample at https://soundcloud.com/don-gates-2. The solo in the song was played by BRUTALITY’s second guitarist Jay Fernandez. German Thrashers ENTERA have recorded a new vinyl only EP, entitled […]

January 09, 2015

Swedish GEHENNAH have been signed by Metal Blade Records. The band is currently working on a new full-length album. The first release however will be an extended edition of "Metal Police" in February 2015. More about GEHENNAH at www.facebook.com/gehennah.metal American Death Metallers EXTERMINATION ANGEL have recorded a new demo in November and December of 2014. […]

January 08, 2015

Oulu, Finland based Heavy / Doom Metallers WOLFSHEAD (featuring members from TORTURE PULSE, FALL OF THE IDOLS and DELIVERANCE / DEEP RIVER ACOLYTES) have signed a deal with Godeater Records and will soon start recording an EP for the label. Some song titles are ‘Leave Me Burnin” and ‘Mark Of The Devil’. For more info […]

January 07, 2015

On January 25, 2015 Xtreem Music will release a strictly limited, gatefold 2 x 12" LP version (100 copies on red & orange vinyl) of DEATHEVOKATION‘s "The Chalice Of Ages" album from 2007 (+ bonus). It will also be available on black vinyl (limited to 400 copies). You can already pre-order it at this location.

January 05, 2015

"The Darkness Of Mankind", the second album from UK Black Metallers NOCRUL, is out now. You can check out / buy two songs digitally each week through their bandcamp site. The lyrics are based on the Warhammer 40K universe. For all further info check out www.facebook.com/officialkhrul

January 04, 2015

Thanks to everyone who sent in a list of his / her favorite ten releases of 2014. The results are finally here and you can check out all details of our BEST OF 2014 poll at this location. Congratulations to the winning bands! John McEntee of INCANTATION already commented on the results as follows: "It’s […]

January 02, 2015

BROKEN HOPE have parted ways with bass player Shaun Glass and guitarist Chuck Wepfer, who would like to concentrate more on their Rock band THE BLOODLINE. They both have already been replaced by Diego Soria (of DISGORGE) and Matt Szlachta (of CHIMAIRA). Shaun Glass issued the following statement: "We have been very focused and busy […]

January 01, 2015

Czech Death Metallers HEAVING EARTH will release their second full length "Denouncing The Holy Throne" on February 06, 2015 via Lavadome Productions. The tracklist reads like this: ‘The Final Crowning’, ‘Nailed To Perpetual Anguish’, ‘Doomed Before Inception’, ‘And The Mighty Shall Fall’, ‘Worms Of Rusted Congregation’, ‘…Into The Sea Of Fire’, ‘Forging Arcane Heresy’, ‘I […]

December 30, 2014

Another year is almost over, so it’s about time again to look back on which releases were really killer in 2014. If you’d like to participate in our BEST OF 2014 poll, please go here and send us a list of your 10 favorite releases of 2014 (no matter if it’s a demo, EP, mini […]

December 28, 2014

In Spring 2015 Imperium Productions in co-operation with Ván Records will release the second SULPHUR AEON full length "Gateway To The Antisphere" on CD, LP and digitally. The album was once again produced by Simon Werner and contains 11 tracks (9 songs plus intro and outro). The cover artwork was created by Ola Larsson again. […]

December 27, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers BASTARD GRAVE have been signed by Pulverised Records. The band was formed in 2012 and already released a three-track demo entitled "Unmarked Grave" in 2014. They are currently working on material for their debut full length. You can check out sound samples at https://bastardgrave.bandcamp.com. More info at www.facebook.com/bastardgrave

December 26, 2014

Chinese ULULATE have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their new album "Back To Cannibal World". The cover artwork was created by Spanish artist César Valladares and the tracklist for the album reads like this: ‘Not Always Be Silent’, ‘Red Wine’, ‘Decease And Sadness’, ‘Anxiety Of Mortality’, ‘Enchantment’, ‘Mrs. Cobra’, ‘Real Catastrophe’ […]

December 24, 2014

Kaotoxin Records has announced a crowdfunding campaign in support of PUTRID OFFAL‘s "Suffering" limited edition (100 copies) Kollektor Series CD. The release is an autographed "vinyl replica" CD (high-quality, spined-cardboard sleeve with printed inner sleeve) that comes with an exclusive sticker. There will be no future repress of this release. You can support the campaign […]

December 23, 2014

German Death Metallers PROFANITY have just released a new 3 song EP via Rising Nemesis Records. It is entitled "Hatred Hell Within" and was mixed and mastered by Brandes Christoph at Iguana Studios. You can check out the song ‘Melting’ here. For all further info on PROFANITY check out www.facebook.com/pages/profanity/189046974454874 "Return To Pangea", the sophomore […]

December 22, 2014

ASPHYX‘s self-titled 1994 full length has just been released as a vinyl double LP via OrdoMCM. You can order a copy at this location. More info at www.ordomcm.com or www.facebook.com/ordomcm

December 19, 2014

British Black Metallers ANAAL NATHRAKH have just been added to the 6th edition of the Trondheim Metal Fest, which will take place on October 01 – 03, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel in Trondheim, Norway. Other acts to appear on the bill are KORPIKLAANI, PRIMORDIAL, EVILE, TANKARD, ROTTING CHRIST, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, CRUCIFIED BARBARA and MAMBO […]

December 18, 2014

German Black Metallers NOTORIUS have signed a deal with Godeater Records. A first CD is in the works. More info at http://notorius.bandcamp.com or www.facebook.com/notorius666 Dutch blackened Heavy / Thrash Metallers ONHEIL have released a video for the title track of their latest album "Storm Is Coming" at this location. The album was produced and mixed […]

December 15, 2014

Polish Death Metallers EMBRIONAL will release their new full-length "The Devil Inside" via Hellthrasher Productions (LP), Old Temple (CD) and Third Eye Temple / Godz Ov War (MC) on February 28, 2015. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered between August 2013 and June 2014 at Warsaw’s Sound Division Studio with sound engineer Arek ‘Malta’ […]

December 14, 2014

BRUTALITY‘s 1993 debut full length "Screams Of Anguish" and its 1994 follow-up "When The Sky Turns Black" have both just been re-released via Disembodied Records from Argentina (www.disembodiedrecords.com.ar). The band has also released a compilation entitled "Orchestrated Devastation – The Best Of Brutality" on their own. It features songs from their three albums as well […]

December 13, 2014

"Boned, Boxed And Buried", the second album of Dutch Death Metallers NAILGUN MASSACRE, will be released on January 10, 2015 via Xtreem Music. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Where’s The Head?’, ‘Boned, Boxed And Buried’, ‘Stinky Stench’, ‘I Bury The Hatched In Your Face’, ‘Meat Locker’, ‘Nailgun Messiah’, ‘Casket Full Of Fun’, ‘The Doctor And […]

December 12, 2014

"The Art Of Vengeance", the sixth album from Brazilian old school Death / Thrashers NERVOCHAOS, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The first pressing of the album also includes a bonus DVD featuring a documentation of the band’s latest tour. More band info at www.nervochaos.com.br

December 10, 2014

The vinyl version of NECROS CHRISTOS‘ "Nine Graves" EP will be out on December 15, 2014 through Sepulchral Voice Records / Ván Records. On the same day the first official NECROS CHRISTOS DVD will be released. It is entitled "Darkness Comes To… Live!", and was recorded at the K17 Berlin, Germany during the "Sepulchral Doom […]

December 09, 2014

"Reign Of Ungodly Creation", the new full length from Turkish Death Metallers DECIMATION has just been released via Comatose Music today. It was mixed and mastered by Sasha Borovykh at TsunTsun. The album is streaming in its entirety at this location. The CD includes a 16 pages booklet, featuring artwork from Dan Seagrave. More band […]

December 08, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have signed a deal with Agonia Records. The band’s latest album "Darkness Unbound" was released in 2013 via Cyclone Empire in Europe and Metal Blade Records in North America. Founder and bassist Martin Schulman just issued the following statement: "We are genuinely thrilled to announce that DEMONICAL have signed a new […]

December 06, 2014

Finland’s DESOLATE SHRINE have just released a song off their upcoming third full length "The Heart Of The Netherworld" at this location. The album will be released via Dark Descent Records on January 13, 2014 on 2 LP, CD and digitally. It features the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘Black Fires Of God’, ‘Desolate Shrine’, ‘Death’, ‘We […]

December 04, 2014

Another year is almost over, so it’s about time again to look back on which releases were really killer in 2014. If you’d like to participate in our BEST OF 2014 poll, please go here and send us a list of your 10 favorite releases of 2014 (no matter if it’s a demo, EP, mini […]

December 01, 2014

"Hollow Dominion", the fourth album from Czech Death Metallers DESTROYING DIVINITY, was recently released via Lavadome Productions. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘The Eternity Guardians’, ‘Burning Divine Domination’, ‘Scent Of Death’, ‘Empire Of Emptiness’, ‘Suffering Redemption’, ‘Defleshed Skeleton’, ‘Sinful Omen’ and ‘Inner Slavery’. The entire album is currently streaming at this location. A promotional […]

November 28, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers ASHCLOUD (featuring former WOMBBATH vocalist Jonny Pettersson) have just been signed by Xtreem Music. The release of their debut album "Abandon All Light" is scheduled for release sometime during spring 2015. A rough-mix version of an album track can already be checked out here. Daniel Devilish will take care of the artwork […]

November 27, 2014

The entire back catalogue of US Black Metallers INQUISITION will officially be reissued via Season of Mist. The band’s 1998 debut album "Into The Infernal Regions Of The Ancient Cult" will already be available on January 26, 2015 in various formats (including strictly limited leather sleeves). "Invoking The Majestic Throne Of Satan" will follow on […]

November 26, 2014

Swedish Death / Black Metallers PUTRIFIED will release an as of yet untitled 7" EP through the Unholy Prophecies in mid 2015. It will feature two exclusive original songs, two instrumental interludes and two additional cover songs. More about PUTRIFIED at www.facebook.com/pages/putrified/139314062811752 The new EP from Germany’s INEXORABLE will be postponed to January 2015 since […]

November 24, 2014

Finland’s Doom / Deathers HOODED MENACE will release a compilation CD / limited CD Box entitled "Gloom Immemorial" through Doomentia Records in December 2014. It will feature all the band’s split- and EP-tracks as well as the track ‘I, Devil Master’ (recorded for the "Live Evil Vol.1" compilation). The artwork was created by Chris from […]

November 22, 2014

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is looking for reliable people again who can help us out with reviews, as we still get so much stuff that it’s difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you should have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in touch with us for all further details […]

November 21, 2014

In December 2014 FOAD Records will officially release a TERRORIZER double LP / CD and double digipak CD entitled “Before The Downfall 1987-1989”. It will include an unreleased song from the “World Downfall” studio session, an alternative take of their split with NAUSEA and all existing demos and early recordings in great sound quality (mastered […]

November 20, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers CENTINEX are currently streaming their upcoming new album "Redeeming Filth" in its entirety at this location. It will be released via Agonia Records on November 21, 2014 in Europe and December 09, 2014 in North America as digipak CD, black and brown vinyl (handnumbered and including poster; limited to 100 copies) and […]

November 19, 2014

Indiana based Death Metallers PSYCHOMANCER have been signed by Orchestrated Misery Recordings for the release of the band’s new six-song recording "Inject The Worms" in 2015. It is their first recording since 2007’s "Butchered By Me", which was released by Rotting Corpse Records. For more info on PSYCHOMANCER check out www.facebook.com/psychomancertheband Polish Death Metallers DEIVOS are […]

November 17, 2014

On December 15, 2014 Dark Symphonies will officially re-release "The Source Of Dominion", the one and only full length from Swedish Death Metallers AUTHORIZE. The re-release will be limited to 1000 copies worldwide and also features the "Darkest Age" demo (when the band was still named MORBID FEAR) and the track ‘Darkest Age’ in an […]

November 15, 2014

On December 08, 2014 "En Naturlig Död", the debut full length from Swedish Crust / Death Grinders DRÅP, will be re-released on CD via Xtreem Music. The album was self-released earlier this year by the band on vinyl format. The Xtreem Music CD edition of "En Naturlig Död" will additionally feature the song ‘Min Förlorade […]

November 14, 2014

In early 2015 Razorback Records will release a compilation album of early DETERIOROT recordings. It will include the "Manifested Apparitions Of Unholy Spirits" EP from 1993, the "Demo ’92", a few live tracks, a rare TV live performance and the 2003 demo, all digitally restored and remastered. DETERIOROT will furthermore have a brand new vinyl […]

November 12, 2014

‘Supreme Wisdom Of Blasphemy In The Reign Of Ungodly Creation’, a track from DECIMATION‘s upcoming new full length "Reign Of Ungodly Creation", is currently streaming at this location. The CD will be released via Comatose Music on December 09, 2014. It includes a 16 pages booklet featuring artwork of Dan Seagrave. The album was mixed […]

November 11, 2014

Drummer RG (Rob v. Gompel / ex – EXCISION) has parted ways with Dutch Death Metallers LUCIFERICON. The band has just announced Roel Sanders (INHUME, KILL DIVISION, ex – MALIGNANT, ex – GOD DETHRONED, ex – ASPHYX) as his replacement. He will play his first shows with LUCIFERICON on March 07, 2015 in Bladel (with […]

November 10, 2014

Norway’s DISKORD have posted a video for ‘A Downard Spire’, the closing track from their latest mini album "Oscillations", at this location. The clip was directed, shot and edited by Jon André Fosstvedt. "Oscillations" was released on CD (August 15, 2014) and vinyl (September 02, 2014) via Hellthrasher Productions (Europe) and Australopithecus Records (USA). It […]

November 07, 2014

CENTINEX have premiered a track from their upcoming new album "Redeeming Filth". You can check out ‘Rotting Below’ here. "Redeeming Filth" will be released on November 21, 2014 in Europe and December 09, 2014 in North America via Agonia Records. More CENTINEX at www.facebook.com/centinexofficial Canadian Black / Death Metallers DIRE OMEN have premiered another new […]

November 06, 2014

On December 15, 2014 Xtreem Music will officially re-release "Recognize No Authority", the debut album from Los Angeles’ DÉTENTE as a 2 CD edition. Disc 1 will contain two bonus tracks (re-recorded versions of two album tracks), while disc 2 features the band’s 4 demos, two unreleased songs (live & rehearsal from ’85) and the […]

November 05, 2014

"Revealed In Profane Splendour", the full-length from UK’s blackened Death Metallers SIDIOUS, is out on Kaotoxin Records now. It is streaming in its entirety at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Parlour Studios by Russ Russell (NAPALM DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR) and features artwork from Giannis Nakos of Remedy Arts. The full […]

November 04, 2014

French Black Metallers HELL MILITIA will be playing a couple of European shows in the second half of November together with Swedish KILL and Slovenia’s ATER ERA. The tour will kick off in Germany in Erfurt on November 21, 2014 and continue in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The final show will […]

October 31, 2014

American Black Metallers INQUISITION will reissue their 1998 debut album "Into The Infernal Regions Of The Ancient Cult" on January 26, 2015 via Season Of Mist. Artist Paolo Girardi, who already created the cover for the band’s "Obscure Verses For The Multiverse" album, has designed a brand new artwork for the reissue edition. The release […]

October 30, 2014

HATE ETERNAL have announced Chason Westmoreland as their new drummer. He has already laid down drum tracks for the band’s forthcoming new album, which title and release date are yet to be announced. Westmoreland will also be joining the band on their upcoming tour, which is scheduled to begin in spring 2015. More HATE ETERNAL […]

October 29, 2014

Canadian Black / Death Metallers DIRE OMEN are currently streaming a new song entitled ‘Onward With Wounds Of Disillusion’ at this location. The track comes from the album "Wresting The Revelation Of Futility", which will be released via Dark Descent Records on November 12, 2014. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Here And Hereafter (Overture)’, […]

October 24, 2014

On December 09, 2014 Turkish brutal Death Metallers DECIMATION will release their third album "Reign Of Ungodly Creation" through Comatose Music. The CD includes a 16 pages booklet featuring artwork of Dan Seagrave. It was mixed and mastered by Sasha Borovykh at TsunTsun. A stream of the track ‘Devilish Domain Vortex In The Gloom Of […]

October 23, 2014

German Death Metallers ARCHAIC THORN have signed a deal with Unholy Prophecies for the release of their new MCD / MLP "In Desolate Magnificence". It will contain 5 new songs (1 intro + 4 new tracks). The drums are already recorded and the guitar parts almost finished. The MCD will be limited to 500 copies […]

October 22, 2014

Finnish Death Metallers AMPUTORY are almost finished with their debut album, which is expected to be mastered in the coming months at Finnvox Studios for a release sometime in early 2015. The album will include a couple of songs from their demos as well as new material. Meanwhile the band’s 2010 promo can be checked […]

October 21, 2014

Italian Death / Thrashers METHEDRAS have signed a deal with Pavement Music. The band’s new album "System Subversion" will be released on November 11, 2014. A video trailer featuring songs from the album and performance clips can be viewed here. Guitarist Eros Mozzi has parted ways with the band and has been replaced by current […]

October 20, 2014

DESERTED FEAR‘s upcoming album "Kingdom Of Worms" is now streaming in its entirety right here. It will be released on October 24, 2014 through F.D.A. Records. The vinyl edition will be out on November 21, 2014. More band info at www.facebook.com/desertedfear ‘Death Glance’, a track from the upcoming new CENTINEX full length "Redeeming Filth", is […]

October 16, 2014

The following bands have contributed songs to "Born To Punish The Skies… A Deathmetallic Brotherhood In Darkest Mourning For God", volume 1 of the HEADHUNTER D.C. tribute on Mutilation Records, which was finally released last month: REVEL IN FLESH, INNER DEMONS RISE, FUNERAL WHORE, EMINENT SHADOW, DECOMPOSED GOD, EMBRIONAL, MALEFACTOR, POISONOUS, PURE NOISE, BASTARD, QUEIRON, […]

October 15, 2014

On November 28, 2014 Swedish Death Metallers PAGANIZER will release a double compilation CD entitled "20 Years In A Terminal Grip" via Cyclone Empire Records. Disc 1 features 19 band favorites, while disc 2 has 27 rarities and unreleased stuff on offer. The booklet features liner notes, photo collages with old line-ups and a bunch […]

October 14, 2014

German Death Metallers WEAK ASIDE have been signed by F.D.A. Records for the release of their upcoming third album, which will be recorded at Soundlodge Studio. The release is scheduled for Spring 2015. More WEAK ASIDE at www.weakaside.de or www.facebook.com/pages/weak-aside-death-metal/199817140062837

October 13, 2014

Finland’s melodic Black / Death Metallers FORGOTTEN HORROR will be celebrating their 11th year of existance in January 2015 with a new full length entitled "Aeon Of The Shadow Goddess", which will be released by Woodcut Records. The album features the following tracks: ‘Intro: The Adept’, ‘Behold A Shadow Goddess’, ‘Of Man’s First Rebellion’, ‘Lilithian’, […]

October 12, 2014

‘We Are Sin’, the new video from US Black Metallers FORNICUS, can be checked out at this location. The song is taken from their album "Storming Heaven", which was released on August 26, 2014. Its full tracklist reads like this: ‘We Are Sin’, ‘Pallium Mali’, ‘King Of Egoists’, ‘Into Obscurity’, ‘Thirst For God’, ‘Antichrist’ (SEPULTURA […]

October 10, 2014

You can check out a video trailer for the new, third issue of COMPILATION OF DEATH zine at this location. It features statements from Alex Bouks (GOREAPHOBIA, MASTER, ex – INCANTATION, FUNEBRARUM), Wannes Gubbels (PENTACLE), Jason Netherton (MISERY INDEX, ex – DYING FETUS), Stephan Gebedi (THANATOS, HAIL OF BULLETS), Adam Scott (CARDIAC ARREST), Bill Venner / Craig Pillard (DISMA) and […]

October 09, 2014

"Ecdysis", the new full length from East Coast Death Metallers HORRENDOUS, is now streaming online in its entirety at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios and the cover artwork was created by Brian Smith. "Ecdysis" will be released on October 14, 2014 via Dark Descent Records on CD, […]

October 08, 2014

A track from INFERION‘s upcoming full length "This Will Decay" is now streaming at this location. The album, that will be released on October 21, 2014 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions, features the following tracks: ‘This Will Decay’, ‘Carrion For The Scavengers’, ‘Contempt’, ‘Tempted By Failure’, ‘Embers’, ‘Directionless’, ‘Until The Sun Consumes Us’, ‘Further […]

October 07, 2014

Costa Rica based Grindcore one man band LACERATE just posted the opening track off their upcoming 9 song EP "Physhical Manifestation of Hatred" at this location. ‘Burnt’ features Mr. Gonzalo Alvarado from Death / Grinders PROFANVM behind the mic. This EP features 9 different vocalists from local underground bands such as MORBID FUNERAL, CORPSE GARDEN, […]

October 04, 2014

Spanish Death Metallers STORMVOLD have just finished their third demo "Third Bestial Mutilation". It was mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studio in Sweden and includes 4 new songs. On November 15, 2014 all three STORMVOLD demos ("Third Bestial Mutilation" together with "Second Guanche Massacre" from 2013 and "First Tibicena Brutality" from 2012) will be released […]

October 02, 2014

French progressive Death Metallers HAVENLESS have signed a deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their debut album "The Crimson Lines". The album was produced by Wahoomi Corvi and mastered by Jonas Lindström. It will be released worldwide this winter. The band has already posted the song ‘Lamentation’ at this location. The complete tracklist reads […]

September 30, 2014

Swedish progressive Death Metallers STENCH are currently streaming their new full length "Venture" in its entirety at this location. The album was recorded at Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm, Sweden and will be available as a digipak CD, 12" vinyl (black, limited picture disc and a special tri-colour version) and digitally via Agonia Records on October […]

September 26, 2014

A demo version of ‘Hear The Dead’, a track from COFFIN CURSE‘s upcoming second EP "Into The Dark", is currently streaming at this location. The recordings are scheduled for October 25, 2014, with a tentative March 2015 release. More information at www.facebook.com/coffincurse

September 25, 2014

Costa Rican technical old school Death Metallers CORPSE GARDEN have made their new single "Suspended Over The Abyss" available for streaming at this location. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore full-length "Ecdysis" for which the band is currently seeking a record label. All further band information at www.thecorpsegarden.com or www.facebook.com/corpsegardencr "Into The […]

September 24, 2014

French Death Metallers NEPHREN-KA have just released a lyrics video for ‘Praise Shaï-Hulud’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s debut full-length, "The Fall Of Omnious", which was released through Kaotoxin Records in 2013. For all further NEPHREN-KA information check out www.facebook.com/pages/nephren-ka/134665519892369

September 23, 2014

Finnish old school Death Metallers DECAYING have posted a teaser of their upcoming fourth full-length "One To Conquer" at this location. The album is scheduled for a late October release via via Hellthrasher Productions. More DECAYING information at www.facebook.com/decayingofficial

September 22, 2014

Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON have just revealed a track from the band’s upcoming new album "Untrodden Corridors Of Hades". The song is entitled ‘Realm Of Obscure’ and can be checked out at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and engineered by Kostas Kalampokas at Infinite Loop Music Studio, Greece and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll […]

September 20, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers STENCH have premiered an atmospheric side of their forthcoming album "Venture" in form of the instrumental track ‘Way’ at this location. "Venture" was recorded at Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm, Sweden and will be released on September 26, 2014 in Europe and October 07, 2014 in North America via Agonia Records as a […]

September 19, 2014

"Crypts Of Ancient Wisdom", the upcoming third full length from Greek Death Metallers SOULSKINNER, will be released on October 15, 2014 via Xtreem Music. The album features the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘The Captive Trojan Maiden’, ‘Life A Bane’, ‘The Price Of War’, ‘Our Greatest Curse’, ‘The Furies’ Hymn’, ‘Deadland Pt.1’, ‘Deadland Pt.2’, ‘Thou Shalt Die’, […]

September 18, 2014

Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have signed a deal with Candlelight Records. In December 2014 the band is going on their first headline tour of South America with a new album planned soon. For more info check out www.facebook.com/pages/blood-red-throne-official/184456838242524 Austin, Texas based blackened Death Metallers WHORE OF BETHLEHEM latest album "Upon Judas’ Throne" is […]

September 16, 2014

On October 13, 2014 French old school Death Metallers NECROWRETCH will release a new 7" EP entitled "Even Death May Die". It includes one brand new track as well as a cover of SLAYER’s ‘Black Magic’ and is limited to 500 copies (400 copies on black and 100 on golden vinyl). NECROWRETCH’s upcoming second album […]

September 15, 2014

Florida Death Metallers BRUTALITY have just started a crowdfunding campaign via Indiegogo in order to be able to record and release their fourth full length studio album. All further info you will find at this location.

September 13, 2014

Ljubljana, Slovenia based all-female Doom Metallers MIST have signed a contract with Soulseller Records. The band has been working on a 4 song EP the past few months which will be released this winter on CD, vinyl and digital. MIST was formed in July 2012 and released their first demo in November last year. It […]

September 12, 2014

American Black Metallers NIGHTBRINGER have just released ‘The Otherness Of Being’, one of the songs from their new full length "Ego Fominus Tuus" at this location. The album (which will be released on September 26, 2014 via Season Of Mist’s Underground Activists division) features the following tracks: ‘Prayer Of Naphal’, ‘Et Nox Illuminatio Mea In […]

September 11, 2014

We have a limited number of black VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE t-shirts in stock now (size L and XL only). High quality (Fruit Of The Loom) shirts with a white logo print on the front and the slogan "Serving The Underground Since 1991" on the back. You can check them out here. On sale in […]

September 10, 2014

Norwegian Black Metallers DØDSFALL will enter Sunlight Studio on October 01, 2014 to record their new album with producer Tomas Skogsberg. The yet untitled record is the band’s debut for Osmose Productions and the 4th full length in their discography. The drums on the recordings will be played by J. Wallgren of VALKYRJA and Nagash […]

September 09, 2014

Greek Black Metallers VARATHRON will release their new album "Untrodden Corridors Of Hades" on November 21, 2014 (Europe) / December 09, 2014 (rest of the world). The tracklist reads like this: ‘Kabalistic Invocation Of Solomon’, ‘Realm Of Obscure’, ‘Arcane Conjuring’, ‘Leprocious Lord’, ‘The Bright Trapezium’, ‘Death Chant’ and ‘Delve Into The Past’. The cover has […]

September 07, 2014

The vinyl version of "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions", by French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE, is out now via Gospel Of Death Productions. It is available as a 10" MLP and includes an inner sleeve with all lyrics and additional artwork. You can listen to the the song ‘Aftermath Curse’ here. The band has […]

September 05, 2014

Lake Forest, California based Thrash / Death Metallers MADROST will self-release their second album "Into The Aquatic Sector" on September 23, 2014. You can already check out the title track at this location. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘The Unknown’, ‘Frozen Beneath The Snow’, ‘Universal Energy’, ‘Operation: Xenomorphic Protocol’, ‘The Oceanic Prelude’, ‘Subterranean Nightmare’, […]

September 04, 2014

After an almost eight-year hiatus Swedish Death Metallers CENTINEX will finally release their new album "Redeeming Filth" on November 21, 2014 in Europe and December 09, 2014 in North America via Agonia Records. The first song to be revealed off the album is the opening track ‘When Bodies are Deformed’ which is streaming now at […]

September 01, 2014

Swedish Thrashers ENTRENCH will release their second album "Violent Procreation" on November 21, 2014 via War Anthem Records. The album will be available on CD and vinyl and the following tracks will be featured: ‘One With Agony’, ‘Those Who Exceed’, ‘Adjust To Summit’, ‘Chemical Holocaust The Mental Wasteland’, ‘Devoid Of Life’, ‘Calm The Urge’, ‘The […]

August 30, 2014

The tracklist for "Human Hecatomb", the upcoming album from Russian Death Metallers PYRE, reads like this: ‘Merciless Disease’, ‘Far Beyond The Unknow’, ‘Last Nail In Your Coffin’, ‘Possessed’, ‘Flesh To Poles’, ‘Under The DeathReign’, ‘We Came To Spill Thy Blood’, ‘Curse Bloodline’ and ‘Disturbia’. More info at www.facebook.com/pages/pyre/183665955062494 or http://pyreofdeath.bandcamp.com Greek brutal Death Metallers ABNORMAL […]

August 26, 2014

Chile’s PUTRID EVOCATION have just finished the recordings of their debut album "Echoes Of Death". The album features 8 own songs plus a cover of Finnish CONVULSE (‘Putrid Intercourse’). The release is scheduled for November 01, 2014 via Xtreem Music. An exclusive new song can already be checked out here. More PUTRID EVOCATION information at […]

August 24, 2014

Russian Death Metallers PYRE have just released the new track ‘Merciless Disease’ through their official bandcamp page. The band will release their debut full-length "Human Hecatomb" via Chaos Records in late September 2014. More PYRE information at www.facebook.com/pages/pyre/183665955062494

August 22, 2014

‘Archways’, a track from the upcoming second full-length STENCH album "Venture", is now streaming at the following location. "Venture" was recorded at Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, PORTRAIT) in Stockholm, Sweden and is going to be released on September 26, 2014 in Europe and October 07, 2014 in North America via Agonia Records as a digipak CD, […]

August 21, 2014

Finland’s WÖMIT ANGEL will be releasing their second album "Holy Goatse" via Inverse Records on October 03, 2014. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Serpens Cauda’, ‘Skin’n’Fuck’, ‘Nekrofilian Kutsu’, ‘Nailgun Crucified’, ‘Summoning The Spirits Of Agony (Through Self-Fatality)’, ‘I Come With A Murder’, ‘The Witchhammer’ and ‘Holy Goatse’. A video for ‘Into The Storm Of Sodom’ […]

August 20, 2014

Switzerland’s NECROSEMEN will start recording a new, as yet untitled, EP for Blood Harvest Records at the end of August. After the release, the band will continue work on their debut album. NECROSEMEN’s "And All Shall Be Smitten By Fyre" 12" MLP (from 2013) can still be heard in its entirety here. More band info […]

August 18, 2014

Australian Black Metallers PESTILENTIAL SHADOWS will release their fifth full-length album "Ephemeral" via Seance Records on October 31, 2014. Here’s the full tracklist already: ‘Throes’, ‘Mill Of Discord’, ‘Fragments’, ‘Sorrow Of Tongues’, ‘Hymn Of Isolation & Suicide’, ‘Emphemeral’ and ‘Expire’. More band information at www.facebook.com/pestilentialshadowsofficial

August 15, 2014

Norwegian Death Metallers DISKORD are currently streaming their new mini album "Oscillations" in its entirety at this location. It has just been released on digipak CD via Hellthrasher Productions (Europe) and Australopitheucs Records (USA). The vinyl edition will be out on September 02, 2014 in two different colors. The tracklist of "Oscillations"reads like this: ‘Horrid […]

August 14, 2014

"Ghost Chants", the debut full length album from Polish Black Metallers OUTRE, will be released through Third Eye Temple in cooperation with Essential Purification Records and Godz Ov War Productions this Fall as a regular CD and vinyl LP. The cover artwork was created by Robert A. von Ritter. In early 2015 a split release […]

August 13, 2014

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions have just released "Al Insane… The (Re)Birth Of Abderrahmane", the debut album from Algeria Death Metallers LELAHELL. The album was mixed and mastered by Ivan of Anthropocide Studio (ABOMINABLE PUTRIDITY, ABORTED FETUS) and features cover artwork by Kaamos Illustration (HYPOCRISY, PAIN). The album is streaming in its entirety at this […]

August 12, 2014

Hells Headbangers have signed Richmond, Virginia based Speed Metallers BAT. The band features MUNICIPAL WASTE’s Ryan Waste on bass / vocals, Felix Griffin (ex – D.R.I.) on drums and VOLTURE’s Nick Poulos on guitar. Before the release of their debut full length Hells Headbangers will also put out a 7" entitled "Cruel Discipline". The band’s […]

August 10, 2014

US blackened Death Metallers EMBLAZONED will release their new full length "Eucharistiae Sacramentum" via Deepsend Records on September 02, 2014. It was produced by Chris Wisco (NOVEMBERS DOOM, JUNGLE ROT, NACHTMYSTIUM) at Belle City Sound in Racine, WI and the cover art was once again created by Raf The Might. The track ‘Malefic Congregation’ can […]

August 08, 2014

New drummer of UK’s blackened Death Metallers SIDIOUS is Krhudd (probably known to some of you from his one man project COLOSUS), while guitarist Isfeth takes over the vocal duties of Tom "Void" Allen, who has left the band. Their debut full-length "Ascension To The Throne Ov Self" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Russ […]

August 07, 2014

UK’s blackened Death Metallers TOWERS OF FLESH have completed work on their second album "Antithetical Conjurations". It was written and recorded by Anil Carrier at Darksound Studios in Wolverhampton and the artwork was created byAisha Louisa Al-Sadie. "Antithetical Conjurations" will be released on September 15, 2014 via Candlelight Records and features the following six tracks: […]

August 06, 2014

On August 08, 2014 Hells Headbangers will release "Storms Of Unholy Black Mass", the debut EP from Louisiana based Black / Death Metallers ABYSMAL LORD, on 12" vinyl format. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Terrorist Dawn (Introwehrmacht)’, ‘Gnashing Of Teeth’, ‘Angels Of Persecution’, ‘Storms View’ and ‘Revelation’. ‘Angels Of Persecution’ can already be checked […]

August 05, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers STENCH will release their new album "Venture" on September 26, 2014 in Europe (October 07, 2014 in North America) via Agonia Records. It was recorded at Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm, Sweden and will be available as a digipak CD, digitally and as a vinyl 12" (black, limited picture disc and a special […]

August 03, 2014

Former ASSASSIN vocalist Robert Gonnella (who left the band in early 2014) has formed a new band named RAGING ROB together with ex – ASSASSIN drummer Frank Nellen, WARRANT’s Dirk Preylowski (lead guitar) and ex – HUMAN BASTARD members Maik Jansen (rhythm guitar) and Rudi Görg (bass). The band is currently working on new material […]

August 02, 2014

Black Vomit Records have just released MYSTIFIER‘s "Wicca" and "Goetia" albums on vinyl. Both come in a thick cardboard sleeve with printed innersleeves, including lyrics and band pics. The regular editions are limited to 400 black copies each, while the die hard editions are limited to 100 copies each. Those will come on transparent blue […]

August 01, 2014

Serbia’s brutal Death Metallers SACRAMENTAL BLOOD have released a new song entitled ‘Destroyer Of Thought And Form’ at this location.  It is taken from their forthcoming debut album "Ternion Demonarchy", which was mixed and mastered by Stefano Morabito (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, HOUR OF PENANCE, BEHEADED) at The 16th Cellar Studio. The band is currently looking for […]

July 31, 2014

BLOODSOAKED‘s new album "Religious Apocalypse" will be released on September 02, 2014 via Comatose Music. It contains new tracks, live cuts and covers of RATT’s ‘You’re In Love’ and CINDERELLA’s ‘Shake Me’. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Devouring’, ‘Abomination’, ‘Religious Apocalypse’, ‘Shake Me’ (CINDERELLA cover), ‘You’re In Love’ (RATT cover), ‘Suicide’ (Live), ‘No God’ (Live), ‘Infestation’ […]

July 30, 2014

Wisconsin based blackened Death Metallers EMBLAZONED will release their debut full length album "Eucharistiae Sacramentum" via Deepsend Records on September 02, 2014. It was produced by Chris Wisco (NOVEMBERS DOOM, JUNGLE ROT, NACHTMYSTIUM) at Belle City Sound in Racine, WI and the cover art was once again created by Raf The Might. One of the […]

July 29, 2014

German Death Metallers INEXORABLE have signed a deal with Unholy Prophecies for the release of their new tape EP “Nigrum Cuniculum“. The recordings will start in September at Time And Dust Studios in Chemnitz, Germany. “Nigrum Cuniculum“ will include three new tracks and three cover songs (MAYHEM’s ‘De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas’, IMMOLATION’s ‘I Feel Nothing’ […]

July 25, 2014

‘Steppes’ and ‘Labyrinthian Graves’, the two tracks of the forthcoming new BÖLZER EP "Soma", are currently streaming at this location. "Soma" will be released on August 05, 2014 via Invictus Productions. For more info check out www.facebook.com/pages/bölzer/108657105834227 Spanish brutal Death Metallers AVULSED have found a replacement for drummer Osckar Bravo, who recently left the band. […]

July 24, 2014

CEMETERY LUST‘s new album "Orgies Of Abomination" is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Inhumane Indulgence’ (Intro), ‘Mass Grave Orgy’, ‘Bloody Whore Bath’, ‘Ride The Beast’, ‘Malice In The Morgue’, ‘Cyborg Sex Machine’, ‘Tenement’, ‘Devils Grave Disturbance’, ‘Intent To Molest’, ‘Cum On The Cross’, ‘S.T.D. (Sexually Transmitted Death)’ […]

July 23, 2014

Two new tracks from California Black Metallers VOLAHN‘s (‘Yaxche’) and TUKAARIA (‘Nekaroa’) are currently available for streaming here. Both tracks will appear on the forthcoming double CD / 3 LP compilation "Tliltic Tlapoyauak", which was originally released last year as an extremely limited cassette version. This new edition will come with a 20 pages booklet […]

July 19, 2014

Norway’s DISKORD have finished work on their upcoming new mini album "Oscillations". It will be released on digipak CD (August 15, 2014) and two variant colored vinyl (September 02, 2014) in co-operation between Hellthrasher Productions (Europe) and Australopithecus Records (North America). "Oscillations" features cover artwork by Sindre Foss Skancke and the tracklisting reads like this: […]

July 17, 2014

Spanish technical Death Metallers WORMED will embark on the "Confronting Entropy" European tour together with New Zealand’s ULCERATE in November. The tour will kick off on November 21, 2014 in Groningen, Netherlands and ends on December 14, 2014 in Arnhem, in the Netherlands again. More info at www.wormed.net or www.facebook.com/wormed Dutch blackened Thrashers ONHEIL have […]

July 16, 2014

"Grape Of The Vine", the second full length from Swedish Black Metallers MORTUUS will be released on September 16, 2014 via The Ajna Offensive. It features the following tracks: ‘Layil’, ‘Grape Of The Vine’, ‘Torches’, ‘Sulphur’, ‘Disobedience’, ‘Nemesis’ and ‘Tzel Maveth’. More about MORTUUS you’ll find at www.facebook.com/mortuusswe On September 16, 2014 Dark Descent Records […]

July 15, 2014

Hammerheart Records have signed Frisia / Netherlands based Black Metallers KJELD. The band features members of TARNKAPPE, LUGUBRE, SALACIOUS GODS and GHEESTENLAND and the upcoming album "Skym" was mixed and mastered by M. Nienhuis and J. Bonis. More about KJELD at www.facebook.com/kjeldblackmetal Germany’s Death / Grinders KEITZER are currently streaming their upcoming new album "The […]

July 14, 2014

The as-of-yet untitled new mini album from Swedish Death / Black Metallers TRIDENT will be released in October / November 2014 via War Anthem Records. A trailer has already been posted at this location. The band features ex – DISSECTION / SOULREAPER guitarist Johan Norman and their debut album "World Destruction" was released in 2010. […]

July 12, 2014

On August 15, 2014 Iron Bonehead Productions will release "Heptaedrone", the debut demo of German Black / Death Metallers KHTONIIK CERVIIKS. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Khtoniik Cerviiks Exhalement’, ‘The Grand Sidereal Swindle’, ‘Colliding Spheres Bend Solar Years’, ‘Elektriik Redeemer’, ‘Magmatiik Moil’, ‘Black Hole Neurotransmission’ and ‘Moraines Of Molten Light (Khtoniik Cerviiks Inhalement)’. For more […]

July 11, 2014

Blood Harvest Records will release the vinyl edition of DIABOLICAL MESSIAH‘s debut album "Satan Tottendemon Victory!!!" on August 04, 2014. It was originally released on CD in 2010 via Proselytism label and features the following tracks: ‘Salve Satanas’, ‘Celestial Ceremony’, ‘Buried Throne’, ‘Divine War’, ‘Intro / Panzerkampfwagen’, ‘Curse Of Megatons’, ‘Master Of Chaos’, ‘Perverse Domain’ […]

July 10, 2014

OBITUARY have finally finished the recordings of their 9th, as-of-yet untitled, studio album. It was self-recorded by the band at their own RedNeck studio in Gibsonton, FL. Here’s their official statement: "We don’t know how to explain it but we really hit the "Metal nail" on the head with this album. We have been writing […]

July 04, 2014

On August 08, 2014 Cyclone Empire will re-release the first three CANCER full lengths "To The Gory End" (1990), "Death Shall Rise" (1991) and "The Sins Of Mankind" (1993) on CD and on vinyl (in orange, blue and red respectively). Each re-release features exclusive bonus material. "To The Gory End" will additionally have two tracks […]

July 03, 2014

"Imago", the debut full-length CD from Swedish Death Metallers MORDBRAND, has just been released on vinyl via Deathgasm Records. It is limited to 500 copies (100 copies on orange / black splatter vinyl and 400 copies on black vinyl). The album track ‘Join Them In Thralldom’ is currently streaming at this location. More about MORDBRAND […]

July 02, 2014

French brutal Death Metallers BENIGHTED have parted ways with guitarist Adrien and bass player Alexis after their Hellfest show. They however have already announced new shows in the coming months in support of their latest full-length "Carnivore Sublime". More info at www.facebook.com/brutalbenighted

July 01, 2014

INQUISITION will kick off their European tour in support of their current album "Obscure Verses For The Multiverse" this Thursday (July 03, 2014), at the Little Devil club in Tilburg, Netherlands. Throughout the tour the band will also appear on a couple of festivals such as Under The Black Sun (Germany), Brutal Assault (Czech Republic), […]

June 30, 2014

In August Final Gate Records will release a vinyl split 7" EP from Dutch old school Death Metallers FUNERAL WHORE (www.facebook.com/fw.oldschooldeathmetal) and German Death Metallers OBSCURE INFINITY (www.facebook.com/obscureinfinitygermany). Each band is featured with a brandnew track. New albums from FUNERAL WHORE and OBSCURE INFINITY will be released via F.D.A. Records later this year. For more […]

June 29, 2014

Brazil’s BURN THE MANKIND have just finished their debut full length "To Beyond" in June and are currently looking for labels that might be interested in releasing it. The album features nine tracks and was self-produced by the band together with Henrique López. During the recording process drummer Matheus Montenegro left the band, but with […]

June 26, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers THOSE WHO BRING THE TORTURE have just signed a deal with Selfmadegod Records for the release of their new album "Piling Up". You can already check out an advance stream of ‘Under Twin Suns’ at this location. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Under Twin Suns’, ‘Through The Aeons’, ‘The Gateway’, ‘Piling Up’, […]

June 25, 2014

French Death Metallers AD PATRES have just premiered the video for their song ‘Scorn Aesthetics’ at this location. Kaotoxin Records will re-release the album "Scorn Aesthetics" on vinyl and cassette on July 08, 2014. The vinyl edition is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies (100 copies in red vinyl) and the cassette edition limited to 100 […]

June 24, 2014

Kaotoxin Records have signed French Goregrinders PUTRID OFFAL. The band is currently in the process of re-recording their entire back catalogue along with bonus material. The as of yet untitled release, which will be mastered at the Conkrete Studio, will come as a limited edition (1000 copies), double digi-sleeve CD with a remastered collection of […]

June 23, 2014

Swedish Thrashers CRUCIFYRE have just announced the tracklisting for their upcoming new album "Black Magic Fire". It reads like this: ‘Apocalypse Whore’, ‘Black Magic Fire’, ‘Pentagram Palms’, ‘Baphomet’s Revenge’, ‘Funeral Pyre’, ‘Faces Of Death (His Satanic Shadow)’, ‘Through The Darkness’, ‘Anneliese’, ‘Wolf’s Hour’ and ‘One And One Is One’. The cover artwork was once again […]

June 21, 2014

ENDING QUEST‘s debut "The Summoning" is streaming in its entirety for a limited time at this location now. More about ENDING QUEST at www.facebook.com/endingquestofficial US Black Metallers HUMUT TABAL have just released their new full length "The Dark Emperor Of The Shadow Realm". You can listen to the album at humuttabal.bandcamp.com. For all further band […]

June 20, 2014

On August 01, 2014 Iron Bonehead Productions will release CEMETERY FOG‘s "Towards The Gates" as a 12" MLP. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Withered Dreams Of Death’, ‘Embrace Of The Darkness’, ‘Shadow Of Her Tomb’ and ‘Outro – Towards The Gates’. All additional information about CEMETERY FOG you may find at www.ironbonehead.de or www.facebook.com/ironboneheadproductions […]

June 19, 2014

On August 19, 2014 Shadow Kingdom Records will release a re-mastered edition of "The Awakening", from U.S. Speed / Thrash Metallers POWERLORD. All of the tracks (‘Masters Of Death’, ‘Malice’, ‘Silent Terror’, ‘The Invasion Of The Lords’, ‘Merciless Titans’ and ‘(The Awakening) Powerlord’) are currently streaming at this location. HPGD Productions have just released a […]

June 18, 2014

‘Procession’, a track from the upcoming new ZOMBIEFICATION album "Procession Through Infestation", is currently streaming at ZOMBIEFICATION’s bandcamp site. The album will be released through Doomentia Records soon. More band info at www.facebook.com/zombiefication666 AVULSED have just released a second video from their latest album "Ritual Zombi" for the song ‘Horrified By Repulsion’ here. It was […]

June 17, 2014

MISERY INDEX have premiered their video for the song ‘The Calling’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s new full-length "The Killing Gods", which is now streaming here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Urfaust’, ‘The Calling’, ‘The Oath’, ‘Conjuring The Cull’, ‘The Harrowing’, ‘The Killing Gods’, ‘Cross To Bear’, ‘Gallows Humor’, […]

June 12, 2014

‘Ride The Beast’, a track from CEMETERY LUST‘s forthcoming second album "Orgies Of Abomination", is already streaming here. The album will be released via Hells Headbangers on June 24, 2014, followed by a re-release of their debut "Screams Of The Violated" later this year. "Orgies Of Abomination" features the following tracks: ‘Inhumane Indulgence’ (Intro), ‘Mass […]

June 11, 2014

Swedish Black Metallers NIDSANG have posted a video for the song ‘Eschatonic Catharsis’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s new album "Into The Womb Of Dissolving Flames" which will be released via Pulverised Records on July 21, 2014. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Black Void Revelations’, ‘The Gathering Shadows’, ‘The […]

June 10, 2014

Swedish Thrashers ENTRENCH have signed a deal with War Anthem Records. The band’s second album "Violent Procreation" is supposed to be released at the end of 2014 on CD and vinyl. More about ENTRENCH at www.facebook.com/entrench or http://entrench.bandcamp.com Saturnal Records have signed VOODOO GODS. The band’s line-up consists of George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (vocals), Seth Van […]

June 08, 2014

The third DEUS OTIOSUS album "Rise", which will be released via Deepsend Records on June 10, 2014, is already streaming in its entirety at this location. On June 10, 2014 the band will also perform the entire album live at a free release party. The show is also an official pre-event to Denmarks Copenhell Metal […]

June 07, 2014

Hells Headbangers have signed Texas based Black / Death Metallers NYOGTHAEBLISZ. The first release will be the trio’s debut album "Abrahamic Godhead Besieged By Adversarial Usurptation", which is currently being worked on and is tentatively slated for release later this year. More info via www.hellsheadbangers.com or www.facebook.com/hellsheadbangers

June 06, 2014

ZOMBIEFICATION have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming new album “Procession Through Infestation” at this location. The artwork was once again created by ZOMBIEFICATION’s vocalist Mr. Hitch and represents the “Ghede”, a family that was formed by 8 spirits that bring to life the power of death and fertility in the voodoo religion. They […]

June 04, 2014

On July 14, 2014 Iron Bonehead Productions will release the third album from Chile’s UNAUSSPRECHLICHEN KULTEN, "Baphomet Pan Shub-Niggurath". The song ‘The Hooded Baphomet Bleated’ can already be checked out here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Prologue’, ‘The Hooded Baphomet Bleated’, ‘La Recta Provincia’, ‘Yogge-Sothothe’, ‘Ceremony Of Belial’, ‘Kadath In The Cold Waste’, ‘Nomen […]

June 03, 2014

A video interview with EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT bassist / vocalist Austin Spence (about the band’s new album "Reptilian Agenda", the lyrics and more) can be checked out at this location. "Reptilian Agenda" was mixed and mastered by Colin Davis (VILE) and is out now on Deepsend Records. More info at www.embryonicdevourment.com or www.facebook.com/embryonicdevourment HELLGOAT‘s new vinyl […]

May 31, 2014

Greyhaze Records have just released the vinyl reissue of SARCÓFAGO‘s second album "Rotting". It has been remastered and comes in a deluxe gatefold jacket, which will feature all the original artwork, including a full-color gatefold insert. 700 copies will be available on black vinyl and 300 on green vinyl. More info at www.greyhazerecords.com or www.facebook.com/greyhazerecords […]

May 30, 2014

"Necro Crust Warhead", the upcoming 12" MLP of Spain’s Death / Crust commando MUTILATED VETERANS, will feature the following tracks: ‘March Of The Mutilated’ (intro), ‘War Funeral’, ‘Blood Militia’, ‘A Tank Full Of Corpses’, ‘Triumph Of Torture’ and ‘Carnage Warfare’. It will be released via Hells Headbangers on August 05, 2014. The first 111 copies […]

May 28, 2014

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have uploaded another song from their upcoming third album "Rise", which will be released via Deepsend Records on June 10, 2014. ‘Don’t Fuck With The Dead’ can be checked out at this location. More band information at www.deus-otiosus.com or www.facebook.com/deusotiosus.dk "The Dark Emperor Of The Shadow Realm", the second full […]

May 26, 2014

“Relics Of Sulphur Salvation”, the third full-length from Swedish Death Metallers VANHELGD, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. It will be released through Pulverised Records on May 27, 2014 and the full tracklist reads like this: ‘Dödens Maskätna Anlete’, ‘The Salt In My Hands’, ‘Where All Flesh Is Soil’, ‘Ett Liv I […]

May 23, 2014

PENTACLE‘s "Five Candles Burning Red" MCD will be out on June 13, 2014 through Iron Pegasus Records. It includes the last studio session (songs from all the last three split vinyl releases, past and coming) in its entire length (5 songs with a total playing time of 34 minutes). On the same day Iron Pegasus […]

May 20, 2014

Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. have just revealed the cover artwork for the HEADHUNTER D.C. tribute album, “Born To Punish The Skies… A Deathmetallic Brotherhood In Darkest Mourning for God – Tribute to HEADHUNTER D.C. Volume 1” at this location. It was created by Juanjo Castellano Rosado, who already created the cover of the band’s last studio […]

May 16, 2014

Houston, Texas based Black Metallers MORBUS 666 have been signed by Moribund Records. New material will be released later this year. More info at www.facebook.com/pages/morbus-666/223381111199882 "Rise", the third album from Danish old school Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS, will be released via Deepsend Records on June 10, 2014. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Rising War’, ‘Iron […]

May 15, 2014

Swedish Death / Black Metallers TRIDENT have signed a deal with WAR ANTHEM RECORDS. An as of yet untitled new mini album is planned for end of 2014 on CD and vinyl. The TRIDENT line-up features a.o. Johan Norman (ex – DISSECTION, ex – SOULREAPER), Joakim Antonsson (DEATH TYRANT) and David Lantz (WARHEIM). A promo […]

May 14, 2014

The first track to be revealed from ORIGIN‘s upcoming 6th album "Omnipresent" is a song entitled ‘Manifest Desolate’. You can check it out at this location. The album will be released on July 04, 2014 in Europe via Agonia Records and on July 08, 2014 in North America via Nuclear Blast. More ORIGIN at www.facebook.com/origin […]

May 12, 2014

Canadian Black Metallers RAGE NUCLÉAIRE have finished the recordings of their new full length album "Black Storm Of Violence". The follow-up to their "Unrelenting Fucking Hatred" debut will be released on July 18, 2014 via Season of Mist. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Violence Is Golden’, ‘Hunt With Murderworms, Sculpt With Flies’, ‘The Gift Of The […]

May 11, 2014

Denmark’s THE ARCANE ORDER recently entered the studio with producer Jacob Hansen to record 2 new promo tracks entitled ‘Aphelion’ and ‘The Constant Throne’. The songs are available for streaming and download at SoundCloud, Bandcamp and YouTube and within the next few days will be available via iTunes, Spotify and about 400 other streaming services […]

May 10, 2014

"Resurrection Denied", the debut full-length from Rome’s Death Metallers DEVANGELIC, will be released on June 24, 2014 via Comatose Music. The band features members from PUTRIDITY, VULVECTOMY and COPROPHILIAC, the album was recorded at 16th Cellar Studio and the artwork created by Toshihiro Egawa. A promo video for ‘Desecrate The Crucifix’ can be seen at […]

May 09, 2014

"Morbid Black Oath", the new mini CD of GRAVECRUSHER, will be released on May 15, 2014 through Xtreem Music. You can already listen to it here. More about the Hungarian five-piece at www.facebook.com/gravecrusherofficial Norwegian Black Metallers DEN SAAKALDTE have posted a new track (‘Djevelens Verk’) from the band’s upcoming full-length "Kapittel II: Faen I Helvete" […]

May 08, 2014

Boris Records will release a 7" EP from Peru’s MORBID SLAUGHTER on May 31, 2014. It is entitled "Wicca" and includes the two tracks ‘Wicca’ and ‘The Nightly Breath Of God’. More about MORBID SLAUGHTER at www.facebook.com/morbidslaughterofficial

May 07, 2014

ILLDISPOSED‘s 2004 album “1-800 Vindication” will be released on June 27, 2014 for the first time on vinyl through Heartburn Music, limited to 500 copies. More info and pre-order details at www.heartburn.dk Season of Mist have signed Sweden’s suicidal Black Metallers SHINING. The band’s forthcoming ninth full-length is scheduled for early 2015. Frontman Kvarforth issued […]

May 06, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers UNDER THE CHURCH have unleashed the track ‘Denial Of Death’ at this location. It is taken off the band’s upcoming self-titled EP, which will be released on June 16, 2014 via Pulverised Records on CD and digital format. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Denial Of Death’, ‘Macabre Cadaver’, ‘Digging In The Dirt’, ‘Under […]

May 05, 2014

The new DEAD CONGREGATION album "Promulgation Of The Fall" was released through www.martyrdoomproductions.com today. It is available as a regular jewel case and an exclusive digipak CD. The LP version will be out via www.noevdia.com in about two weeks. More information at www.deadcongregation.com Ukranian Symphonic Black Metallers QUINTESSENCE MYSTICA will release their second album "Duality" […]

May 02, 2014

Poland’s blackend Thrashers WITCHMASTER have signed a deal with Osmose Productions for the release of their new album "Antichristus Ex Utero". It was recorded during the Summer of 2013 and mixed by Malta (BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED). For more information check out www.facebook.com/witchmasterband Norwegian Black Metallers DØDSFALL have finished 7 songs for their new album and will […]

May 01, 2014

In about a month Black Vomit Records will re-release "Wicca" and "Goetia", the first two albums of MYSTIFIER, on vinyl. Both editions will be available with thick cardboard sleeves and printed innersleeves, including lyrics and band pics. The regular black vinyl editions are both limited to 400 copies, the die hard versions are limited to […]

April 30, 2014

Italy’s blackened Doom Metallers FORGOTTEN TOMB have released a live album, which can be downloaded for free at their bandcamp site. It was recorded at the Kings Of Black Metal Festival in Germany in 2012 and features the following tracks: ‘Intro (Springtime Depression)’, ‘Reject Existence’, ‘Shutter’, ‘Solitude Ways’, ‘Todestrieb’, ‘Spectres Over Venice’ and ‘Disheartenment / […]

April 26, 2014

Spanish Thrashers CRISIX have released a video for the title track off their second full length "Rise…Then Rest" at this location. The album is out now in Europe (with a North American release date set for May 06, 2014 on Apostasy Records) and features the following tracks: ‘I.Y.F.F.’, ‘Rise…Then Rest’, ‘Bring ‘Em To The Pit’, […]

April 25, 2014

Polish Death Metallers INCARNATED will release their third album “Try Before Die” on May 15, 2014 via Selfmadegod Records. The follow-up to 2006’s “Pleasure Of Consumption” was recorded during 2013 at the band’s own Bloodline Studio and produced by Robert Pierscinski. An advance stream of ‘Dead Eyes See Nothing’ can already be checked out at […]

April 24, 2014

UK Death Metallers DESECRATION will release their new album "Cemetery Sickness" via Metal Age Productions on June 26, 2014. It was recorded at Sonic Forge Studio, Cardiff, Wales and produced by Joe Thompson. The artwork was created by Jumali Katani (SCENT OF DEATH, THY ART IS MURDER). The album’s title track is currently streaming at […]

April 23, 2014

French Black Metallers AURVANDIL are currently streaming their "Thrones" album in its entirety at this location. It will be released in Europe this week by Eisenwald Tonschmiede (on May 06, 2014 in North America) and the tracklist reads like this: ‘For Whom Burnest Thou’, ‘The Harvest Of Betrayal’, ‘Summon The Storms’ and ‘Ingen Lindring’. For […]

April 22, 2014

US Black Metallers WORMREICH have posted a video for ‘Revelation II: Serpents Of Choronzon’ at this location. The track is taken from the band’s new album "Wormcult Revelations", which was recently released via Moribund Records. The video was directed by guitarist / keyboardist N. Vathron. For more band information check out www.facebook.com/wormreichofficial On June 22, […]

April 20, 2014

Hamburg / Germany based brutal Death Metallers COAGULATION have completed a 5 song EP entitled "In A World Of Flesh And Blood". Two of the songs can be checked out at this location. Labels that might be interested in releasing the EP are adviced to get in touch with COAGULATION via www.facebook.com/coagulationband

April 19, 2014

‘Hollow Eyes’, a track from WAXEN‘s upcoming album "Agios Holokauston", can be checked out at this location. "Agios Holokauston" is set for release on May 27, 2014 via Moribund Records and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Suicidium’, ‘Procession 11’, ‘Destined For Division’, ‘At War With Reason Itself’, ‘With Hatred Be Destroyed’, ‘Hollow Eyes’ and […]

April 18, 2014

On June 24, 2014 Hells Headbangers will release a new NUNSLAUGHTER double CD / double vinyl entitled "Angelic Dread". It is the band’s first studio full-length since 2007’s "Hex". The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Angelic Dread’, ‘Looking Into The Abyss’, ‘Twisted Spirit’, ‘Crush The Guff’, ‘Inner Beast’, ‘The Lycanthrope’, ‘Blood Drinker’, ‘God’, ‘Doomtown’, ‘Don’t […]

April 17, 2014

Bulgarian Death Metallers ENTHRALLMENT have released an official music video for the song ‘Mummified Ante Mortem’ at this location. The track is taken off their latest album "The Voice Of Human Perversity". More info about ENTHRALLMENT at www.enthrallment.eu or www.facebook.com/enthrallment Shadow Kingdom Records will release a compilation CD from Chicago’s TERMINAL DEATH on July 08, […]

April 16, 2014

NECROS CHRISTOS have posted a teaser trailer for their upcoming MCD "Nine Graves" at this location. More information at www.facebook.com/darknessdamnationdeath The new MORBID FLESH EP "Embedded In The Ossuary" is streaming in its entirety at this location now. The CD is strictly limited to 500 copies and can be purchased directly through the Unholy Prophecies […]

April 12, 2014

"Soul Recall", the debut album from Berkeley, California Death Metallers RUDE, will be released through F.D.A. Records on May 30, 2014 on CD, vinyl and digital formats. The cover artwork was created by Dan Seagrave and the first pressing of the vinyl edition will be limited to 150 copies in yellow and 350 copies in […]

April 11, 2014

EXCITER guitarist and founding member, John Ricci, has issued the following official statement: "Great news to all EXCITER fans worldwide, myself and original members Dan Beehler and Allan Johnson have officially re-united! We intend performing our bone crushing neck-snapping Speed Metal in as many countries that will have us! To celebrate our long anticipated reunion […]

April 10, 2014

SARCÓFAGO‘s second album "Rotting" will be re-released on vinyl on May 27, 2014 through Greyhaze Records. It has been remastered and will be housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket, which will feature the original artwork, including a full-color gatefold insert. It will be available in two vinyl colors: black and limited green with black smoke. […]

April 09, 2014

"On Death’s Wings", the third album from BLOOD RED FOG, will be released on May 26, 2014 via Saturnal Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Blazing Star’, ‘Black Hole Soul’, ‘Circle Of Resurrection’, ‘As Lightning From Heaven’ and ‘Liberation’. ‘Blazing Star’, the first sample from "On Death’s Wings", can be heard here, while a promotional […]

April 08, 2014

French Death Metallers SKELETHAL have premiered a track from their upcoming debut MLP "Deathmanicvs Revelation" at this location. It will be released on April 21, 2014 via Iron Bonehead Productions and features the following tracks: ‘Intro’, ‘Macabre Oblivion’, ‘Putrefaction’, ‘Deathmanicus Revelations’, ‘Curse Of The Neverending’, ‘Death Returns’ and ‘A Violation Of Something Sacred’. More information […]

April 07, 2014

About a year after the limited LP release, "Vilagvege", the latest album from Swiss Black / Doom Metallers RORCAL, will also be released as a digipak CD on April 15, 2014 through Hellthrasher Productions, in co-operation with Bleak Recordings from Portugal, Lost Pilgrims Records from France, WOOAAARGH Records from Germany and Calofror Records from Switzerland. […]

April 04, 2014

Greek Black Metallers SEPTUAGINT have released a new track entitled ‘Psalm IV’ at this location. The track appears on SEPTUAGINT’s upcoming debut MCD, "Negative Void Trinity", which will be released on April 07, 2014 via Forever Plagued Records. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Devotion To The Plague Redeemer’, ‘Psalm I’, ‘Psalm IV’, ‘Psalm II’ […]

April 03, 2014

NADER SADEK will play a couple of Canadian and European shows in late May. The band’s live line-up currently constists of the following musicians: Travis Ryan (vocals, CATTLE DECAPITATION), Rune Eriksen (guitars, AURA NOIR / ex – MAYHEM), Bobby Koelble (guitars, DEATH / DTA), Martin Rygiel (bass, DECAPITATED) and Flo Mournier (drums, CRYPTOPSY). For more […]

April 02, 2014

US Black Metallers PACT have just released a new song, entitled ‘Baal-Zebub Lord Of The Flies’. It is taken from the band’s second album, "The Infernal Hierarchies, Penetrating The Threshold Of Night", which will be released on April 15, 2014 via Moribund Records. It can be checked out here. The complete tracklist of the album […]

April 01, 2014

Norwegian Black Metallers DEN SAAKALDTE will release their new album "Kapittel II: Faen I Helvete" on May 27, 2014 (Europe) / June 10, 2014 (North America) via Agonia Records. It was recorded at Strand Studio in February 2014 and the cover artwork was created by Trine + Kim Design Studio (ULVER, MAYHEM, DARKTHRONE, DHG). The […]

March 29, 2014

Belgium’s RESISTANCE have posted a studio trailer for their forthcoming fifth studio album "The Seeds Within" at this location. In support of their new album the band will be playing nine shows in the UK in April. The tour kicks off on April 18, 2014 in Stoke and ends on April 27, 2014 in Wakefield. […]

March 28, 2014

On May 16, 2014 Iron Bonehead Productions will release a limited edition HADES ARCHER / SLAUGHTBBATH 12" split EP, entitled "Circus Of Abominations / Antichristos Thanatos". HADES ARCHER are featured on side A with the following tracks: ‘The Pyre’, ‘The Hell Explodes On Earth’, ‘Tempest’, ‘Portals’ and ‘The Ascention’. On side B you’ll get SLAUGHTBBATH […]

March 27, 2014

‘Infantasy’, a track from the upcoming SABBATORY debut full-length "Endless Asphyxiating Gloom", is streaming at this location now. The album will be released on May 27, 2014 via Unspeakable Axe Records, with distribution coming from Dark Descent Records. More about SABBATORY at www.facebook.com/pages/sabbatory/302276589803917 AT THE GATES will be joined by label mates TRIPTYKON and MORBUS […]

March 26, 2014

"Circle Of Suffering", the debut EP from Iceland’s Death Metallers ANGIST, will be released on vinyl together with the band’s "Promo 2010" via Hammerheart Records in June 2014. It will be available on 180 grams grey / blue / icy vinyl (limited to 300 copies only) and digital. You can check out the track ‘Death […]

March 25, 2014

ENTHRONED have revealed a third track from their upcoming new album "Sovereigns", which was recorded and mixed in ENTHRONED’s own studio, Blackout Multimedia. The track is entitled ‘The Edge Of Agony’ and can be checked out at this location. "Sovereigns" will be released on April 15, 2014 via Agonia Records as digipak CD, black vinyl, […]

March 24, 2014

Vic Records will release the debut album from VIOLATION WOUND on May 26, 2014. The Punk / Rock / Metal band that was formed by Chris Reifert (DEATH, ABSCESS, AUTOPSY) on guitars and vocals, also features guest appearances from AUTOPSY guitar players Danny Coralles and Eric Cutler. More VIOLATION WOUND info at www.facebook.com/violationwound Swedish old […]

March 22, 2014

Trendkill Recordings, 7 Degrees Records and Shove Records have joined forces to release the vinyl edition of "Tomb Of Feathers", the debut album of Oakland’s ABSTRACTER. It will be available on April 15, 2014 in an edition of 500 copies only, 400 on pitch-black vinyl and 100 on ghostly transparent grey vinyl. "Tomb Of Feathers" […]

March 19, 2014

The tracklist of the upcoming fifth MAYHEM full-length "Esoteric Warfare" reads like this: ‘Watcher’, ‘Psywar’, ‘Trinity’, ‘Pandaemon’, ‘Mylab’, ‘Six Seconds’, ‘Throne Of Time’, ‘Corpse Of Care’, ‘Posthuman’ and ‘Aion Suntalia’. The album is scheduled for a May 23, 2014 release via Season Of Mist in various formats (including a limited vinyl collector’s box). In support […]

March 18, 2014

Next month Arachnophobia Records will release "Esperalem Tkany", the debut album from Polish Black Metallers ODRAZA. The band consists of Stawrogin (MASSEMORD) and Priest (MASSEMORD, MEDICO PESTE, VOIDHANGER). The album has been recorded at Orion and Czysciec Studios, was mixed by M. at No Solace and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Niech Sie Dzieje’, ‘Wielki […]

March 15, 2014

UK Thrashers DIVINE CHAOS will release their debut album "A New Dawn In The Age Of War" on May 29, 2014 via Evil Eye Records. It was produced by Scott Atkins and features James Stewart (VADER) on drums. The album also features guest performances from Josh Middleton (SYLOSIS). For all additional band information check out […]

March 14, 2014

Martyrdoom Productions will release the CD edition of the upcoming new album from Greek Death Metallers DEAD CONGREGATION. A video teaser can already be checked out at this location. For all further info check out www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions Australia based Death Metallers BEYOND MORTAL DREAMS are currently streaming both songs of their new 7" EP "Lamia". You […]

March 13, 2014

On April 29, 2014 Hells Headbangers will re-release both CENTURIAN releases "Choronzonic Chaos Gods" and "Of Purest Fire" on CD and (for the first time ever) vinyl. More info at www.hellsheadbangers.com Kaotoxin Records have just released "Enlightening The Unknown", the swansong EP from INSAIN as a digital download and on limited edition (1,000 copies only […]

March 12, 2014

"A Stab In The Heart Of Christ", the follow-up to KILLGASM‘s "Bloodbath In Satanic Vengeance" debut from 2011, will be released through Moribund Records on May 27, 2014. The album features the following tracks: ‘Black Grinding Terror’, ‘Revenge Of The Panzergoat’, ‘Planet Earth Mass Grave’, ‘The Smell Of Stolen Innocence’, ‘Cold, Dead And Spread’, ‘High […]

March 11, 2014

PHLEBOTOMIZED‘s debut album "Immense Intense Suspense" will be re-released through Hammerheart Records on April 07, 2014 as a double CD package together with the band’s follow-up full length "Skycontact". Both albums got re-mastered and fully updated artwork and packaging. All additional PHLEBOTOMIZED information at www.phlebotomized.nl or www.facebook.com/pages/phlebotomized/229029653797208 On April 04, 2014 Soulseller Records will release […]

March 09, 2014

UK’s ABYSSAL will release a vinyl version of their 2012 debut full-length "Denouement" on March 10, 2014 via Hellthrasher Productions. The 12" LP will be available in 400 black and 100 black / white haze copies packed in a gatefold sleeve with all songs being remastered and re-edited. You can stream the entire record here.

March 08, 2014

Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL have announced an extensive European tour together with NUNSLAUGHTER and Thrashers WARFECT in July 2014. In connection with the tour a strictly limited 7" vinyl release, featuring exclusive DEMONICAL and NUNSLAUGHTER material, will be released via Hells Headbangers Records and Cyclone Empire is giving away a massive DEMONICAL and WARFECT fan […]

March 07, 2014

On April 07, 2014 Forever Plagued Records will release "Negative Void Trinity", the debut MCD from Greek Black Metallers SEPTUAGINT. A teaser video can already be found here. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Devotion To The Plague Redeemer’, ‘Psalm I’, ‘Psalm IV’, ‘Psalm II’ and ‘Psalm III’. For all further information check out the […]

March 06, 2014

BLEEDING FIST are currently streaming the track ‘Brotherhood Of Chaos And Death’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s new compilation on Moribund Records, "Death’s Old Stench – The Deathcult Sessions", which features unreleased songs from 2011 – 2013. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Angel Negro’ (Intro), ‘Holy Saint Of Death’, ‘Brotherhood […]

March 05, 2014

Cyclone Empire have signed Austria’s blackened Thrashers TRIUMPHANT. The CD edition of the band’s debut album ”Herald The Unsung“ will be released on March 28, 2014 (vinyl and tape editions are available from Heavy Forces and Deathstrike Records respectively). It was mixed and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony studio. You can check […]

March 04, 2014

Infernö Records have just released the vinyl edition of "Speaking With The Devil", the second album from Canada’s DEMONA. It is limited to 300 copies (150 in black, 150 in brown) and comes with a two-sided full-colored insert, including lyrics and pics. You can check out the album track ‘Traitors’ at this location. More info […]

March 03, 2014

‘Krigshisser (D.N.K.)’, a song from the new NOCTURNAL BREED album "Napalm Nights", is currently streaming at this location. The track features DARKTHRONE’s Nocturno Culto on lead vocals. The album will be released on March 11, 2014 in Europe (March 18, 2014 in North America) via Agonia Records as a digipak CD, limited double black vinyl […]

March 01, 2014

You can download the song ‘Tool Of Suicide’ (off the recently released "The Voice Of Human Perversity" album) from Bulgarian Death Metallers ENTHRALLMENT for free at this location. More band information at www.enthrallment.eu or www.facebook.com/enthrallment

February 28, 2014

Finnish Death Metallers DESECRESY have finished the recordings for their third album "Chasmic Transcendence". The release via Xtreem Music is scheduled for April 15, 2014 on CD, followed by a vinyl edition later on. An exclusive advance track of the album has been posted at this location. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘The Ethereal […]

February 27, 2014

Canada’s GORGUTS will team up with MISERY INDEX for a European co-headlining tour this Spring. The tour starts on April 24, 2014 at Portugal’s Barroselas SWR Festival and runs until May 04, 2014 with a show at the Neurotic Deathfest in Tilburg, Netherlands. For more band information check out www.facebook.com/gorgutsofficial or www.facebook.com/miseryindex Swedish Black Metallers […]

February 25, 2014

UK’s blackened Thrash Metallers CULTFINDER are currently streaming their upcoming new mini CD "Hell’s Teeth" in its entirety at eldritchlunarmiasma.bandcamp.com. It features three re-recorded tracks from their 2011 demo tape plus two brand new songs. For all further CULTFINDER info check out www.facebook.com/unholycultfinder or unholycultfinder.bandcamp.com The tracklist for the upcoming third DEUS OTIOSUS full length […]

February 22, 2014

On April 19, 2014 NASUM‘s only demo "Domedagen Gatefold" will be re-released via Power It Up as a special Record Store Day 7" in a 300g glossy gatefold sleeve, limited to 300 hand numbered copies in red vinyl. HAEMORRHAGE‘s first recording "Obnoxious" will also be released on the same day as a limited vinyl 10" […]

February 21, 2014

Spanish Black / Death Metallers FROZEN DAWN have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their sophomore full length "Those Of The Cursed Light". The album was recorded at Wintermoon Cult Studios and mixed and mastered by Raúl Casarrubios. The artwork was created by Gragoth (Luciferium War Graphics). Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Banished, […]

February 20, 2014

Polish Death / Thrashers EMPATIC will release their new album "Ruined Landscape" on April 11, 2014 through Terrasound Records. It was recorded at SB Studio in Ostroleka (Poland) and mixed and mastered by Tomasz ‘Zed’ Zalewski. The coverart was created by Jacek ‘Therion’ Wichowski. Marcin ‘Auman’ Rdest of FRONTSIDE contributes guest vocals to the track […]

February 19, 2014

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have just published the song ‘Iron Rule’, from their upcoming third album "Rise" (which will be released via Deepsend Records later this year), at this location. For further information check out www.facebook.com/deusotiosus.dk MAYHEM are now streaming the title-track from their forthcoming vinyl 7" single "Psywar" at this location. "Psywar" will […]

February 18, 2014

Belgium’s ENTHRONED will release their new album "Sovereigns" via Agonia Records on April 15, 2014. The follow up to 2012’s "Obsidium" was recorded and mixed in the band’s own studio, Blackout Multimedia and features the following tracks: ‘Anteloquium’, ‘Sine Qua Non’, ‘Of Feathers And Flames’, ‘Lamp Of Invisible Lights’, ‘Of Shrines And Sovereigns’, ‘The Edge […]

February 15, 2014

Peru’s Black / Deathers VLAD have just released a new 7" EP entitled "Morbid Awakening Of Goat" through Warhemic Productions (in co-operation with Pentagram Records). It features 4 exclusive and unreleased tracks and is limited to 500 copies in black vinyl (the first 200 are in red). The first 60 copies come with a limited […]

February 14, 2014

A new NOCTURNAL BREED song, entitled ‘Cursed Beyond Recognition’ is currently streaming at this location. It is taken from the band’s upcoming fifth full-length "Napalm Nights", which will be released on March 11, 2014 in Europe (and March 18, 2014 in North America) via Agonia Records as a digipak CD, limited double vinyl in gatefold […]

February 12, 2014

A full-album stream of the forthcoming CD / DVD digipak reissue of "Wicca", the 1992 debut from Brazilian Black Metallers MYSTIFIER, can be heard at this location now. The reissue features two bonus tracks, was remastered and comes up with a 16 pages booklet and an additional live DVD with two concerts by the band. […]

February 11, 2014

The second full length album from Chile’s THY SERPENT’S CULT will be entitled "Sedition, Sorcery And Blasphemy" and is going to be released through Ordo MCM Records in April or May 2014. For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/pages/thy-serpents-cult/166289156728409 Dutch Death Metal masters PENTACLE have announced the following releases: "Ancient Death" tape (on Ancestral […]

February 10, 2014

Dutch Death Metallers CENTURIAN have announced a European tour for June / July. The tour will also feature Brazil’s NERVOCHAOS and WARCURSED. For booking / info check out www.roadmasterbooking.com

February 08, 2014

California’s GRAVEHILL will release their third full length "Death Curse" through Dark Descent Records on April 01, 2014. The album includes guest appearances from Chris Reifert and Eric Cutler of AUTOPSY and Kam Lee (MASSACRE, DEATH and BONE GNAWER). The artwork was created by Chris Moyen (INCANTATION, BLASPHEMY etc.). "Death Curse" features the following 9 […]

February 07, 2014

Germany’s old school Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH will release two split 7" EPs this February. The first one is a split with GRAVE WAX (feat. Kam Lee on vocals, Mark Riddick etc.). It will be released by Doomentia Records at the end of February in 3 different colours (clear, bronze & black). The layout […]

February 06, 2014

Los Angeles based Metallers HELLION will release a 2-disc anthology entitled "To Hellion And Back" through HNE / Cherry Red Records on April 1, 2014. The first 1,000 copies will be autographed by the band’s singer, Ann Boleyn. "To Hellion And Back" features a collection of fan favorites, hard-to-find recordings and previously unreleased tracks. The […]

February 05, 2014

Chile’s old school Death Metallers ATOMIC AGGRESSOR are currently recording their debut album "Sights Of Suffering" at Pulsar Studios in Santiago, with a release date scheduled later this year through Hells Headbangers (Rawforce Records will be handling the record in Chile). Here’s an official statement from the band: "We are honored to be supported by […]

February 04, 2014

Swedish Black Metallers ORCULTUS have just released a promotional video for their forthcoming self-titled 7" EP here. The EP, that will be released on February 28, 2014 via Forever Plagued Records, features the following tracks: ‘Unus’, ‘Duo’, ‘Tribus’ and ‘Untitles’. For all additional information check out www.foreverplaguedrecords.com or www.facebook.com/foreverplagued Italy’s ABHOR will be entering Vinum […]

February 03, 2014

Spanish Death Metallers MORBID FLESH will release their new EP "Embedded In The Ossuary" through Unholy Prophecies on March, 31st 2014. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Entrance To The Ossuary’ (Intro), ‘Charnel House’, ‘Under Ragged Hoods’, ‘Rising Of Shadows’ and ‘From Beyond The Bounds’, ‘Summoning The Sorcery Of Death’. The material was recorded, mixed […]

January 30, 2014

On April 14, 2014 Moribund Records will release WORMREICH‘s second full length "Wormcult Revelations". The album was recorded in January of 2013 at Stargate Studio in Huntsville, AL, USA, with producer Lance Wright (ex – QUINTA ESSENTIA, ABRAXAS) and features the following tracks: ‘Revelation I: Vox In Rama’, ‘Revelation II: Serpents Of Choronzon’, ‘Shaare-Maveth’, ‘Revelation […]

January 29, 2014

On February 28, 2014 Soulseller Records will be releasing OLD FUNERAL‘s “Our Condolences" as a double picture LP set (limited to 500 copies) with gatefold cover and fully printed double sided inserts as with the previous (sold out) black and white vinyl editions. Additional images are placed on the picture discs themselves. For more information […]

January 28, 2014

AT THE GATES have announced that they are working on a comeback studio album with the classic "Slaughter Of The Soul"line-up. The album will be entitled "At War With Reality" and is expected to be released worldwide by the end of 2014 via Century Media Records. The band has issued the following official statement: "So, […]

January 27, 2014

On February 28, 2014 Skol Records will reissue the classic S.A. SLAYER album "Go For The Throat" along with the "Prepare To Die" EP for the first time ever officially on CD (North American territories will be handled by Shadow Kingdom Records). "Go For The Throat" was recorded in 1984 and released as a limited […]

January 25, 2014

Vic Records will finally release the EXPULSION compilation "Certain Corpses Never Decay" this spring. It will feature both 1989 demos ("Cerebral Cessation" and "Veiled In The Mists Of Mystery"), an unreleased 2-track 7" from 1990 and a compilation only track. The entire material was remastered by Tomas Skogsberg at Sunlight Studio, the coverart was created […]

January 24, 2014

On February 28, 2014 BOMBS OF HADES will start recording their 3rd album "Atomic Temples" at Soundlab Studio. Here are some updates from Jonas Stålhammar about the present situation: "Studio is now booked and we start recording the basic tracks (drums, guitars, bass) at Soundlab Studios Örebro, February 28th. Then do the vocals, overdubbs, solos, […]

January 23, 2014

Apostasy Records will release "Rise… Then Rest", the second album by Barcelona based Thrashers CRISIX, across the UK, Europe and North America. The follow-up to the band’s 2011 debut full length "The Menace" was previously only available in Spain. It was mixed and mastered by Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, CANNIBAL CORPSE, MORBID ANGEL). More info […]

January 22, 2014

Brazil Death Metallers POISONOUS have announced HERETIC EXECUTION’s Alexander "DisgraceDeath" Nunes as their new vocalist. In an official statement the band commented: "We thank Michael Hellriff for years of dedication in front of the band. Michael follows only as a guitarist. The premiere of Alexander will be in tribute to HEADHUNTER DC with the song […]

January 21, 2014

French old school Death Metallers NECROWRETCH and Swedish partners in crime MORBUS CHRON will embark on a co-headling European tour in March for 8 exclusive shows in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and France. Both bands have never really toured before (except for one off shows and festival appearances), so this will be […]

January 20, 2014

BROKEN HOPE will be supporting IMMOLATION on the upcoming "European Conspiracy" tour which will deliver concerts across twelve countries. BROKEN HOPE’s Jeremy Wagner says: "On behalf of BROKEN HOPE, we’re all extremely excited to tour with IMMOLATION across Europe! Huge thanks to IMMOLATION and to Massive Music for having such extraordinary vision to create this […]

January 17, 2014

Season of Mist have signed Madrid based technical Death Metallers WORMED. The band, that is currently writing the follow-up full length to 2013’s "Exodromos", has issued the following statement about the new collaboration with Season of Mist: " WORMED is really proud to announce the signing with the almighty label Season of Mist, a label […]

January 16, 2014

HEADHUNTER D.C. have just posted a video teaser for the European release of "…In Unholy Mourning…" on Evil Spell Records (www.undercover-records.de). You can check it out at this location. More on HEADHUNTER D.C. at www.facebook.com/headhunterdc Blood Harvest Records will release the double LP vinyl edition of ÆVANGELIST‘s debut album "De Masticatione Mortuorum In Tumulis" on […]

January 15, 2014

On January 27, 2014 Iron Bonehead Productions will release NECHBEYTH‘s "Coerce Creed" 12" MLP and the NEBIROS / NEKROMANTEION split 7" EP "In Command Tenebrae". The tracklist for NECHBEYTH’s "Coerce Creed" reads like this: ‘Intro / KSMT Oath’, ‘Ruination Conquest’, ‘Eradication Vertex’, ‘Coerce Axiom’ and ‘Lynch Directive / Outro’, while the NEBIROS / NEKROMANTEION split […]

January 14, 2014

NECROS CHRISTOS have just issued the following statement: "Dear brethren and sisters, let it be known widely that a new release is soon to be at hand. Scheduled to be released in early May 2014, NECROS CHRISTOS shall unveil an EP entitled "Nine Graves". It will consist of two new yet unheard songs (not to […]

January 13, 2014

Finnish Black Metallers GRAVEBORNE are currently streaming their forthcoming second album "Through The Window Of The Night" in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on January 20, 2014 via Seance Records. More info: www.graveborne.com or www.facebook.com/pages/graveborne/398601459368 ZOMBIEFICATION will release their upcoming new album "Procession Through Infestation" on CD and LP via […]

January 11, 2014

Chicago based Black Metallers MURMUR have released the second track of their forthcoming self-titled album. ‘Bull Of Crete’ is now streaming at this location. The album is scheduled for a January 17, 2014 release and features the following songs: ‘Water From Water’, ‘Bull Of Crete’, ‘Al-Malik’, ‘Recuerdos’, ‘Zeta II Reticuli’, ‘Zeta II Reticuli, Pt 2’, […]

January 10, 2014

NUNSLAUGHTER will team up with Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL for the "European Deathcharge", a co-headlining tour taking place during July 2014 covering festivals and clubs. Swedish Thrashers WARFECT will join them as support. A limited vinyl release, featuring exclusive NUNSLAUGHTER and DEMONICAL material, will be released in connection with the tour. More information on the […]

January 09, 2014

Brazil’s MYSTIFIER are currently streaming the track ‘An Elizabethan Devil-Worshiper’s Prayer Book’ (from their CD / DVD digipak reissue of "Wicca") at this location. The album will be released on February 18, 2014 in the U.S. and February 24, 2014 in Europe through Greyhaze Records. "Wicca" was originally released in the early 90s and has […]

January 08, 2014

UK’s blackened Death Metallers TOWERS OF FLESH have completed work on their second full-length "Antithetical Conjurations". The album was recorded by Anil Carrier at Darksound Studios in Wolverhampton and the artwork was created by Aisha Louisa Al-Sadie. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Antithetical Conjurations’, ‘Veiled Conception’, ‘Beg For Absolution’, ‘Blind-Worm-Cycle’, ‘(Imperfect) Translations’ and ‘Concealed Within’. […]

January 07, 2014

To The Death Records have released a limited vinyl edition of MEGASLAUGHTER‘s "Calls From The Beyond" album with lyrics and a photo collage. It is available on black vinyl (+ patch, 100 copies) and white vinyl (200 copies). More info here. The label has also just released a split 7" EP from SABBAT and MORDANT, […]

January 06, 2014

Guitarist Adam Zaars, of Sweden’s TRIBULATION, sent in the following comments about winning our BEST OF 2013 poll: "Although it was never the goal it’s nice to see that people appreciate our art. In some ways it gives us a boost to expand even further since it’s always a good thing to have an audience to share your […]

January 04, 2014

Patricio Jara, editor of the book " Pájaros Negros: Crónicas Del Heavy Metal Chileno", has written a book about PENTAGRAM CHILE. He interviewed several people who were pretty close to the band in the past (friends, fanzine editors, bands etc.) in order to come up with a detailed history piece. The book has 190 pages, […]

January 03, 2014

Chilean Death Metallers PUTRID EVOCATION will release their debut album this year through Xtreem Music. A couple of songs from their "Promo MMXIII" can be checked out on the band’s official bandcamp site www.putridevocation.bandcamp.com. All further information at www.facebook.com/putridevocation "Worldshapers", the upcoming sixth album from Maryland’s AURORA BOREALIS, will be released on March 01, 2014 […]

December 31, 2013

The results of our BEST OF 2013 poll are online now! You can check them out here. Thanks to everyone who participated. Have a great 2014!

December 29, 2013

If you’d still like to participate in our BEST OF 2013 poll, please hurry up, because the deadline for it is tomorrow, December 30, 2013. Just go here and send us a list of your 10 favorite releases of 2013 (no matter if it’s a demo, EP, mini album or full length). The results will […]

December 22, 2013

Mexican / Turkish Black / Death Metallers SACROCURSE are currently preparing their Hells Headbangers debut album "Unholier Master" which is scheduled for a May 2014 release on both CD and LP formats. More SACROCURE at www.facebook.com/sacrocurse Hells Headbangers have signed Portland, Oregon’s CEMETERY LUST. The band’s second album "Orgies Of Abomination" is currently being recorded […]

December 21, 2013

On February 04, 2014 Dark Descent Records will release "Toward Divine Death", the new album from Finnish Death Metallers LIE IN RUINS, as well as "Abysmal Thresholds", the debut full-length from Finland’s CORPSESSED. More info at www.darkdescentrecords.com In the first half of 2014 Brazil’s Mutilation Records will release a HEADHUNTER D.C. tribute album entitled “Born […]

December 20, 2013

On March 03, 2014 Hammerheart Records will re-release EMPEROR‘s "As The Shadows Rise" 7" from 1994 as a limited edition (666 copies) 12" with an etching on the side B and the songs as CD in one package. On the same day Hammerheart will also re-release a limited vinyl edition (500 copies) of "Alone Walkyng" […]

December 19, 2013

Xtreem Music will release AURORA BOREALIS‘ 6th full length "Worldshapers" on March 01, 2014. The album contains 10 tracks and was produced at Ron Vento’s very own Nightsky Studios. You can already listen to an exclusive advance track here. For more info about AURORA BOREALIS check out www.auroraborealis.org US Death Metallers BLOODSOAKED will release their […]

December 18, 2013

On January 30, 2014 Swedish female fronted Black / Thrash Metallers DRACENA will release a new MCD entitled "Ravenous Bloodlust". It will include 4 new songs, recorded at Andy La Rocque’s Sonic Train Studios. More info at www.dracena.se Selfmadegod Records has started to re-issue the complete AGATHOCLES back catalogue. The first re-issue is “Black Clouds […]

December 16, 2013

On March 04, 2014 Moribund Records will release a BLEEDING FIST compilation entitled "Death’s Old Stench – The Deathcult Sessions", which will feature unreleased songs from 2011 – 2013 by these Slovenian Black Metallers. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Angel Negro’ (Intro), ‘Holy Saint Of Death’, ‘Brotherhood Of Chaos And Death’, ‘Revelation Of Degenesis’, ‘The Veiled […]

December 14, 2013

On February 24, 2014 (Europe) / March 18, 2014 (U.S.) Greyhaze Records will release a deluxe CD / DVD digipak of MYSTIFIER‘s long out of print debut album "Wicca". The CD will feature bonus tracks not available before on any previous version, while the DVD will contain two concerts by the band (the Nuclear War […]

December 12, 2013

AVULSED frontman Dave Rotten has released the first demo of his solo project ROTTEN. The demo is entitled "Cryptic Catacombs" and features 4 songs. It’s only available on cassette (handmade), but you can check it out at this location. More information at www.damnedrotten.com Eihwaz Recordings, the Death Metal sub-label of Bindrune Recordings, have just released […]

December 11, 2013

On January 01, 2014 Memento Mori will release "Unworldly Summoning", the debut full length from Texas based Death Metallers CHURCH OF DISGUST. The album was recorded at Moontower Studios in Spain (ATARAXY, TEITANBLOOD, AVULSED, GRAVEYARD) and the artwork was created by Igor ‘Abigor’ Mugerza (CENTINEX, DECAYED, SPELLCRAFT). For all further information check out www.facebook.com/churchofdisgust Finnish […]

December 10, 2013

Dutch Black Metallers SAMMATH are currently streaming their new album "Godless Arrogance" in its entirety at this location. The band was formed in 1994 by guitarist and vocalist Jan Kruitwagen and put out their debut "Strijd" in 1999. "Godless Arrogance" is already their fifth full-length (the first for Hammerheart Records, after having worked with Germany’s […]

December 06, 2013

Czech Thrashers KAAR are looking for gigs in Germany. Interested parties (organizers or bands) will find more info about these old school Thrashers at http://bandzone.cz/kaar. Drummer Ozz can be contacted at the following email address: kapela.kaar@seznam.cz. Brazil’s MYSTIFIER will be touring Europe for the first time ever in 2014. The tour starts on April 10, […]

December 04, 2013

Another year is almost over, so it’s about time again to look back on which releases were really killer in 2013. If you’d like to participate in our BEST OF 2013 poll, please go here and send us a list of your 10 favorite releases of 2013 (no matter if it’s a demo, EP, mini […]

December 03, 2013

Los Angeles based Death Metallers DEROGATORY are currently streaming the song ‘To Escape What Is Now’ at this location. It is taken from the band’s forthcoming album "Above All Else", which will be released on December 06, 2013 through F.D.A. Records. A video for ‘Foretold In My House Of Seance’ can be found here. More […]

November 30, 2013

On February 04, 2014 Comatose Music will release "Violence And The Macabre", the second album from Philippine brutal Death Metallers DOWN FROM THE WOUND. The album track ‘Schematic Fraud’ is now streaming at www.comatosemusic.com/site. The full tracklist reads like this: ‘Ill Fated Annihilation’, ‘Hypocritical Repentance’, ‘Convulsive Human’, ‘Atrocities’, ‘Schematic Fraud’, ‘Beyond The Depths Of Epidemic […]

November 28, 2013

German Death Metallers SLAUGHTERDAY have posted a video for ‘Morbid Shroud Of Sickness’ at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming debut album "Nightmare Vortex", which will be released through F.D.A. Records on December 06, 2013 on CD, LP and digital formats. All additional SLAUGHTERDAY information at www.facebook.com/slaughterdayofficial In January 2014 Hammerheart Records […]

November 27, 2013

Hells Headbangers have signed Australian Black / Death Metallers ABOMINATOR. The release date of the band’s upcoming fifth album "Evil Proclaimed" will be announced shortly. Some of the songs that will appear on the album are ‘The Brimstone Nucleus’, ‘Invoker Of The Four Winds’ and ‘Black Mass Warfare’. For more information check out www.facebook.com/pages/abominator-official/604001446292456 Los […]

November 26, 2013

"Svn Eater", the second full-length from London based blackened Death Metallers LVCIFYRE, will be released on January 21, 2014 via Dark Descent Records on CD, red and black vinyl. The album was recorded and mixed at Blackout Multimedia Studio in Belgium and the cover artwork was created by Timo Ketola (www.tentacula.org). You can already check […]

November 25, 2013

"Carnivore Sublime" will be the title of the upcoming seventh album from French brutal Death / Grinders BENIGHTED. It will be released on February 14, 2014 via Season Of Mist. The album includes guest performances by Niklas Kvarforth of SHINING and Michael Kern of CARNAL DECAY. For more BENIGHTED information check out www.facebook.com/pages/benighted-official/102125209845927

November 22, 2013

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have just announced the title of their upcoming 3rd album. It is entitled "Rise" and will be recorded during January 2014. More information at www.deus-otiosus.com or www.facebook.com/deusotiosus.dk German Death Metallers DEADBORN have uploaded a new video for ‘Insane Motor Cortex’ at this location. The song is taken from the band’s […]

November 20, 2013

Xtreem Music have signed Chilean Death Metallers PUTRID EVOCATION for the release of their debut album, due for 2014. You can already hear some advance songs from their "Promo MMXIII" on the band’s official bandcamp site. All additional info at www.facebook.com/putridevocation "His Best Deceit", the debut demo from Belgian Black / Death Metallers POSSESSION, is […]

November 18, 2013

Italy’s Black / Death Metallers NECROSHINE recently recruited Mr. Kolaz on bass. The band’s next show in support of their current album "Invocation Of Blasphemy" will be at Woodstock in Grandate (Como) on November 22, 2013 along with Spanish KORGULL THE EXTERMINATOR. More dates to follow in December. For all further NECROSHINE info check out […]

November 16, 2013

Cyclone Empire will release the fourth WINTER OF SIN album "Violence Reigns Supreme" sometime in Spring of 2014. The band hails from Groningen / Netherlands and features ex – GOD DETHRONED members Michiel can der Pflicht (drums) and Henri Sattler (vocals). Here’s an official statement from the band: “WINTER OF SIN is very happy to […]

November 15, 2013

On January 7, 2014 Willowtip Records will release a new full-length from Los Angeles based Grinders NAUSEA. The album is entitled "Condemned To The System" and was recorded by Sean Vahle (DIS, PHOBIA, EXHUMED, MURDER CONSTRUCT, INTRONAUT) and mixed and mastered by Alejandro Corredor (INQUISITION, EXHUMED, ENSLAVED). Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Freedom Of Religion’, ‘Does […]

November 14, 2013

"The Demon, The Angel, The Disease", the new full length from Swedish Death Metallers BLOOD MORTIZED, will be released via Chaos Records on November 29, 2013 on CD and digital formats. The album was mixed and mastered by Linus Nirbrant (A CANOROUS QUINTET, AMON AMARTH) at Audiogrind studios and features artwork by Benny Moberg. A […]

November 13, 2013

GRIMLORD have just released a new video ‘Mass Delusions & Hysteria’ at this location. The song is taken off the band’s latest album "V-Column" that was released by Legacy Records in 2012. More GRIMLORD at www.facebook.com/grimlordband or www.grimlord.eu Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have finished writing all the songs for the upcoming 3rd, as of […]

November 12, 2013

MASTER have chosen ‘Another Suicide’ as the newest streaming single off their 12th album, "The Witchhunt". You can listen to the track at this location. Footage from MASTER’s Halloween gig at Club New York in Vilnius, Lithuania has been posted here. For all further information and updates on MASTER visit www.master-speckmetal.net, www.reverbnation.com/master or www.facebook.com/pages/master/18521536017 Early […]

November 08, 2013

Chicago’s BONES will be releasing their second album "Sons Of Sleaze" via Planet Metal on November 18, 2013. It is the band’s follow-up to their 2011 self-titled release and was produced by Sanford Parker (LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, NACHTMYSTIUM). You can check out the album track ‘Maggots’ at this location. More information about BONES at […]

November 07, 2013

Dutch old school Death Metallers WARMASTER have just released a video for the track ‘Deadly Artillery’ at this location. The song is taken off their second full-length album "The End Of Humanity". More about WARMASTER at www.facebook.com/warmasterofficial Some inhouse news: we have just fixed a couple of technical problems on the site: the news archive […]

November 06, 2013

German melodic Death Metallers SAPIENCY are now streaming their newest release "Tomorrow" in its entirety at www.sapiency.stereokiller.com. The album was released on CD in March via Saol Music, while Eclipse Records will release it in North America as a digital download on November 26, 2013. More on SAPIENCY at www.sapiency.org or www.facebook.com/sapiency CONVULSE are streaming […]

November 05, 2013

Grundar Production have just released "Dismemberment (XVIII)", the debut MCD by Malaysian brutal Death Metallers CHELATION INTOXICATION. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Erotophonophilia Disorder’, ‘Dismemberment (XVIII)’, ‘Kemustahilan Dalam Kekejaman’, ‘Kisah Si Kanibal Penjual Sate’ and ‘The Sad Story About A Rotten Head In My Fridge’ (ECP cover). A MCD teaser can be found here. More […]

November 02, 2013

On December 06, 2013 F.D.A. Records will release "Above All Else", the debut album from Los Angeles based Death Metallers DEROGATORY on CD, LP and digital formats. The album track ‘Into The Depth Of Time’ is currently streaming at this location. The album’s complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Into The Depth Of Time’, ‘Cryopreservation’, […]

November 01, 2013

"Nightmare Vortex", the debut album from German Death Metallers SLAUGHTERDAY, will be released via F.D.A. Records on December 06, 2013 on CD, LP and digital formats. The cover artwork was created by Mark Cooper and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Unearthly Evocation’, ‘Nightmare Vortex’, ‘Addicted To The Grave’, ‘Cosmic Horror’, ‘Morbid Shroud Of Sickness’, ‘Cult […]

October 31, 2013

Oslo based technical Death Metallers DEFECT DESIGNER have just started recording their as of yet untitled second album. The recording line-up features CRYPTOPSY drummer Flo Mounier and SEPTIC FLESH live guitarist Stelios Mavromitis. The album will be produced by Christos Antoniou at SEPTIC FLESH’s studio DevaSoundz in Athens and is being engineered by Fotis Benardo. […]

October 30, 2013

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is looking for reliable people again who can help us out with reviews, as we still get so much stuff that it’s difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you should have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in touch with us for all further details […]

October 25, 2013

PROFANATICA are now streaming their forthcoming third album "Thy Kingdom Cum" in its entirety at this location. "Thy Kingdom Cum" will be released on November 26, 2013 via Hells Headbangers on CD and LP formats and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Ruptureholyhymen’, ‘Foul The Air With Blasphemy’, ‘Denounce Him’, ‘False Doctrina’, ‘Definite Atonement’, ‘Thy Kingdom […]

October 23, 2013

TRIPTYKON will release their second full length "Melana Chasmata" through Prowling Death Records / Century Media Records on April 14 (Europe) and April 15 (North America), 2014. Among others the album will include the following songs: ‘Boleskine House’, ‘Stasis’, ‘Gate To My Own Death’, ‘Demon Pact’, ‘Gehinnam’, ‘Tree Of Suffocated Souls’ and ‘Unchristian Anthem’. "Melana […]

October 22, 2013

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions has signed Massachusetts Black / Death Metallers SOUL REMNANTS and will release their new album "Black And Blood" on October 31, 2013 on digipak CD and digital formats. The track ‘No Afterlife’ can be checked out already at this location. More information at www.facebook.com/chopwork Portland, Oregon’s CEMETERY LUST have inked […]

October 21, 2013

NECRUL have released a second track from their new 5-track EP "The Four Riders Of The Apocalypse" at this location. The London based band was formed in 2012 and features a singer from Hungary. More info and sound samples at http://nocrul.bandcamp.com The new LAY DOWN ROTTEN album "Deathspell Catharsis" was once again produced by Thilo […]

October 20, 2013

Mexican Death Metallers PUTREFACT have just released a new 7" entitled "Of Those Who Were Deceased" through Pulverised Records. The EP is limited to 300 copies on black vinyl and features the two tracks ‘We Were Deceased’ and ‘II’. PUTREFACT consists of past and present members from DISGORGE (Mexico), RAVAGER and HAVAVITZ and released their […]

October 18, 2013

Invictus Productions will release a CD version of POSSESSION‘s debut demo "His Best Deceit" on November 15, 2013. The demo was recorded in August 2013 at Blackout Multimedia Studio in Brussels with Phorgath of ENTHRONED and the tape version has just been released by Iron Bonehead. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Possession’, ‘The Truth Of […]

October 17, 2013

Greek Occult Black Metallers SERPENT NOIR will release a vinyl edition of their 2010 debut mini-album "Sanguis XI" on October 22, 2013 via Hellthrasher Productions. It will be available in 400 black and 100 red / black splatter copies with a gatefold sleeve. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Paroketh’, ‘Midnight Consciousness’, ‘Sorath Invocation’, ‘The Disputers’, […]

October 16, 2013

"Degraded By Sepsis", the second album from Italian Death / Grinders EXHUMER has just been released via Comatose Music. The album track ‘Vapours of Cadaveric Mucilage’ is currently streaming at this location. More on EXHUMER at www.facebook.com/exhumer.official French Death / Black Metallers TEMPLE OF BAAL have released a second song off their upcoming new full […]

October 15, 2013

"Sacrilegious Fornication", the new album from Italy’s old school Death Metallers HORRID, will be released through Dunkelheit Produktionen in January 2014. You can already check out the titletrack at this location. In the first week of June 2014 HORRID will play a couple of shows in Germany together with MYSTIFIER, SATANIZE and GOATBLOOD. More about […]

October 12, 2013

The track ‘No Afterlife’ from Boston Death Metallers SOUL REMNANTS is now playing here. It is taken from the band’s upcoming album "Black And Blood" which will be available via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on October 31, 2013 More info at www.facebook.com/chopwork "The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence", the new album from Mumbai based […]

October 10, 2013

‘We Kill Our Kind’, a track from CONVULSE‘s forthcoming new full length "Evil Prevails", can be checked out at this location. The album will be released on November 01, 2013 through Svart Records on CD, LP and digital formats. Next month CONVULSE will be playing a few selected dates on the "Days Of Death" European […]

October 09, 2013

Germany’s DISCREATION have just released a lyric video for the title track of their new album "The Silence Of The Gods" (which will be released on October 18, 2013 through Remission Records). You can check it out at this location. More band info at www.facebook.com/discreation The new NECROPHOBIC album "Womb Of Lilithu" will be released […]

October 08, 2013

Dutch Black Metallers ONHEIL have just revealed the tracklist of their upcoming album "Storm Is Coming". The follow-up to 2009’s album "Razor" is currently being mixed and mastered by Bart Hennephof and Yuma van Eekelen at Final Focus Studios and features the following tracks: ‘Embrace The Chaos’, ‘Kill Tomorrow’, ‘Self-Destruction Mode’, ‘The Omega Legions’, ‘Storm […]

October 06, 2013

The Swedish Death / Black Metal one-man project PUTRIFIED will release a new mini album "Sacrilegious Purification" on October 15, 2013 via Hellthrasher Productions. The follow-up to last year’s "Neurotic Necrotic" features the following tracks: ‘Sacrilegious Purification’, ‘Pestilentialis’, ‘Sacrificial Death Salvation’, ‘This Poisoned Chalice’, ‘Evocation’ and ‘Sacred Putrefaction’. All tracks were entirely written, performed and […]

October 05, 2013

North Dakota based blackened Thrashers FROSTHELM have recruited AVENGER OF BLOOD’s drummer Shannon Frye and Matthew Bellmore from Fargo’s IMPERION as a second guitarist. The band has plans to enter the studio in February 2014 to record their upcoming full length "The Endless Winter", with Matt Hyde (SLAYER, SKELETONWITCH, BEHEMOTH) taking care of mixing and […]

October 04, 2013

Louisiana’s brutal Death Metallers SUTURE have just released a video for the track ‘Carcinoma Contagion’. The video was shot by Mike Holderbeast and Ritchi Rooster of Cement Level Studios in New Orleans and is now playing at this location. ‘Carcinoma Contagion’ is taken off the upcoming re-recorded version of the band’s long out-of-print debut album […]

October 03, 2013

Brazilian Thrashers NECROPSYA have just released a video for the song ‘Determinación’ at this location. The band is currently working on the follow-up release to "Distorted". For all further info check out www.necropsya.net or www.facebook.com/necropsyabr The track ‘Incinerator’ from Boston Death Metallers SOUL REMNANTS is now playing at this location. It is taken from their […]

October 02, 2013

Mexico’s technical brutal Death Metal five-piece SEROCS has just released their new full length "The Next" through Comatose Music. The album also features guest appearances by Antti Boman (DEMILICH), Chris Lollis (LECHEROUS NOCTURNE) and more. For all additional SEROCS info check out www.facebook.com/serocsband CRAVEN IDOL are currently streaming their forthcoming Dark Descent Records debut "Towards […]

October 01, 2013

‘Feathers Under My Skin’ is the first song to be revealed from EPHEL DUATH‘s upcoming new album, "Hemmed By Light, Shaped By Darkness", due for release on November 19, 2013 in Europe and November 26, 2013 in North America via Agonia Records. The song, featuring a guest appearance by Erik Rutan, can be listened to […]

September 28, 2013

"The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence", the newest release from Mumbai, India based Death Metallers REPTILIAN DEATH, is available as a digital download now on iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital retailers. Physical copies of the CD will be released on October 10, 2013 through Old School Metal Records. The band has posted studio footage of […]

September 27, 2013

CONVULSE are currently streaming ‘Unholy War’, a song from the band’s forthcoming new album "Evil Prevails", at this location. "Evil Prevails" will be released on November 01, 2012 through Svart Records on CD, gatefold LP and digital formats. Here’s the tracklist: ‘We Kill Our Kind’, ‘Unholy War’, ‘World Downfall’, ‘God Is Delusion’, ‘Evil Prevails’, ‘Days […]

September 26, 2013

Ohio Grinders DROGHEDA have just released a video for ‘Occupy Graves’ at this location. The song is taken from their forthcoming new album "Means To Obliteration" and was directed by Evan Thomas and the cinematography was done by Allyson Nonno. For more info on DROGHEDA check out at www.facebook.com/droghedagrindcore Finnish Death Metallers MAGENTA HARVEST have […]

September 25, 2013

Spanish Black Metallers SVIPDAGR have been signed by Xtreem Music. The release of their debut album "Black Verses" is scheduled for October 15, 2013. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Black Souls’ (Intro), ‘Black Verses For Black Souls’, ‘Sacrifice II – A Dead Sentence That Never Comes’, ‘View Through The Rusty Helm’, ‘Infighting, Evocation To Black […]

September 24, 2013

Czech Black Metallers INFERNO have just released their 6th full length "Omniabsence Filled By His Greatness" through Agonia Records. One of the songs is currently streaming at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studio by Tore Stjerna (WATAIN, ONDSKAPT, VALKYRJA) and the layout was created by Fenomeno Design. Here’s the […]

September 20, 2013

ANATOMIA returns to Europe for a line of shows this October. Support comes from Danish UNDERGANG. On the last two Danish dates of the tour Finland’s GOREPHILIA will perform as well. More info at ww.facebook.com/pages/anatomia/166448756742258 or www.facebook.com/pages/undergang/147478011999818 The new MASTER album, "The Witchhunt", which will be released through F.D.A. Records on September 27, 2013, can […]

September 19, 2013

DR. SHRINKER will play a reunion show on the September 28, 2013 at the Club Garibaldi’s in Milwaukee with special guests BURNING SONS, FACE OF OBLIVION, MORTA SKULD and THE COLD BEYOND. More info at www.facebook.com/doctorshrinker Vic Records will be re-releasing the 2nd POLLUTED INHERITANCE album "Betrayed" on October 28, 2013 with liner notes and […]

September 18, 2013

American / Colombian duo INQUISITION have debuted the first track from their forthcoming sixth full-length "Obscure Verses For The Multiverse". A lyric video for the track, titled ‘Darkness Flows Towards Unseen Horizons’ is streaming now via Terrorizer (UK) and Metal.de (Germany). The album will be released on October 25, 2013 through Season Of Mist as […]

September 17, 2013

Czech Black Metallers INFERNO will release their sixth album "Omniabsence Filled By His Greatness" on September 24, 2013 through Agonia Records. A video trailer for the release is already available at this location. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studio by Tore Stjerna (WATAIN, ONDSKAPT, VALKYRJA) and the layout was created by […]

September 16, 2013

Hells Headbangers have signed DEMONIC CHRIST for the release of their second album, which will be entitled "The Great Purge". The band is led by ex – MYTHIC frontwoman Dana Duffey and released their debut "Punishment For Ignorance" way back in 1995. A first teaser of the new album can already be heard here. To […]

September 15, 2013

The upcoming new PUTRIFIED MCD "Sacrilegious Purification" will be released by Hellthrasher Productions in September / October. It was mixed and mastered by Devo and Oskar at Endarker Studio, Sweden. The titletrack is now streaming at this location. More PUTRIFIED at www.facebook.com/pages/putrified/139314062811752

September 14, 2013

AFFLICTION GATE are currently working on new material for their next release titled "Dying Alone". At first, planned as a 7"EP with 2 new tracks, they will finally extend it to another MCD / MLP since they have composed a total of 4 tracks in the end. The band still has to do some arrangements […]

September 13, 2013

F.D.A. Records have signed German blackened Death Metallers ARROGANZ for the release of their forthcoming third album, which is scheduled for release in 2014. The band’s previous album, "Kaos.Kult.Kreation", is available on CD and vinyl formats at www.fda-records.com. A video teaser for "Kaos.Kult.Kreation" can be found at this location. More info at www.hellishhordes.com or www.facebook.com/hellishhordes […]

September 12, 2013

Comatose Music will release the re-recording of the long out of print SUTURE 2002 debut "Carnivorous Urge To Kill" on October 29, 2013. SUTURE recently assembled their original line-up and entered the studio to re-record this entire album, along with a couple bonus tracks from the band’s early years. It features guest guitar solos by […]

September 11, 2013

‘Pharos’, a 14 minutes long track from the new ZEMIAL full length "Nykta", is currently streaming at this location. The album will be released on October 31, 2013 through Hells Headbangers on CD and LP formats and features the following tracks: ‘Ancient Arcane Scrolls’, ‘Eclipse’, ‘Under Scythian Command’, ‘In The Arms Of Hades’, ‘Breath Of […]

September 10, 2013

NECROPHOBIC’s upcoming new album is entitled "Womb Of Lilithu" and will be released on October 25, 2013 through Season Of Mist. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Womb Of Lilithu’, ‘Splendour Nigri Solis’, ‘Astaroth’, ‘Furfur’, ‘Black Night Raven’, ‘The Necromancer’, ‘Marquis Phenex’, ‘Asmodee’, ‘Marchosias’, ‘Matanbuchus’, ‘Paimon’, ‘Opium Black’, ‘Infinite Infernalis’ and ‘Amdusias’. The song ‘Splendour Nigri Solis’ is […]

September 07, 2013

Malaysia’s LAVATORY have revealed the tracklisting for their upcoming debut full-length entitled "Morbid Terror". It reads like this: ‘Intro (Absorption)’, ‘Descent Into Madness’, ‘Death Is Imminent’, ‘Thousand Roads To Hell’, ‘Morbid Terror’, ‘Restless Souls’, ‘Miserable Life’, ‘Mask Of Malevolence’, ‘Summoning In Dun Laoghaire’ and ‘To The End Of The World’. The cover artwork for "Morbid […]

September 05, 2013

AVULSED have just released a video for ‘Death Flesh Awakened’ at this location. The song is taken from their new album "Ritual Zombi", which was released earlier this month by Xtreem Music.

September 04, 2013

Northern Poland based Death Metallers CALM HATCHERY will enter Hertz Studio (BEHEMOTH, VADER, DECAPITATED, LOST SOUL) this November to record their follow-up to 2010’s “Sacrilege Of Humanity”. The as of yet untitled full length will include 9 songs in total. Some of the titles are ‘Sun Of God’, ‘Bomben Uber Warschau’, ‘Bardo Of Dream State’, […]

September 03, 2013

On September 30, 2013 Invictus Productions will release "Swarming Darkness", the debut full length from Seattle based old school Black / Death / Thrashers SLUTVOMIT. The tracklisting of the album reads as follows: ‘Swarming Darkness’, ‘Downward Falling Christ’, ‘Lucifer Unbound’, ‘Eden Ablaze’, ‘Morbid Priest (Of Hell)’, ‘Bombing The Chapel’, ‘Poservore’, ‘Servants Of Satan’, ‘Necrovoyeur’, ‘Incendiary […]

August 31, 2013

On August 28, 2013 Polish Death Metal veterans VADER performed their 30th anniversary show in Olsztyn, the city where VADER was originally formed back in 1983. The setlist consisted of the whole "Ultimate Incantation" album plus songs from the first demos and even before that, when they were still singing in Polish. An approximately 36 […]

August 30, 2013

On September 24, 2013 Agonia Records will release a special 25th anniversary recording from ROOT, entitled "Viginti Quinque Annis In Scaena". It consists of exclusive live material, recorded between 2007 and 2012. While the audio disc (and LP version) features a full show (recorded on November 19, 2011 at Melodka Music Club in Brno, Czech […]

August 29, 2013

DEICIDE will release their eleventh album "In The Minds Of Evil" via Century Media Records this fall. It is being produced by Jason Suecoff (ALL THAT REMAINS, TRIVIUM, DEATH ANGEL, BATTLECROSS) and the complete tracklist reads like this: ‘In The Minds Of Evil’, ‘Thou Begone’, ‘Godkill’, ‘Beyond Salvation’, ‘Misery Of One’, ‘Between The Flesh And […]

August 28, 2013

Swedish Death Metallers OVERTORTURE will be playing a couple of shows in Germany next week. The first show will be in Mannheim on September 07, 2013, together with FLESHCRAWL, REVEL IN FLESH and RAW. The band’s line-up consists of ex – members from GRAVE, COLDWORKER, DEMONICAL and INSISION and their debut album "At The End […]

August 27, 2013

DISCREATION‘s third album "The Silence Of The Gods" will be released on October 18, 2013 via Remission Records. The cover art was created by Juanjo Castellano and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Savage Soul’, ‘Bringer Of Torture And Pain’, ‘The Silence Of The Gods’, ‘Tombworld’, ‘Wartribe’, ‘Silent Hunger’, ‘Event Horizon’, ‘I Reign Supreme’, ‘Falling […]

August 26, 2013

Deepsend Records will release FEROCITY‘s new full length "The Sovereign" on September 03, 2013. The album track ‘…And The Rest Is Silence" is already streaming at this location and the official music video for the title track is playing here. The album’s full tracklist reads like this: ‘…And The Rest Is Silence’, ‘Chain Of Command’, […]

August 24, 2013

Italy’s EXHUMER will release their second full-length "Degraded By Sepsis" on October 15, 2013 via Comatose Music. An album teaser has already been posted at this location. More info at www.facebook.com/exhumer.official Chicago’s SCYTHE have posted a new track ‘Leather Aggressor’ at this location. The track is taken from SCYTHE’s second album "Subterranean Steel" that will […]

August 23, 2013

Dead Beat Media in co-operation with Slaughterhouse Records will release an old school Death Metal split 7" EP from Holland’s WARMASTER and Malaysia’s HUMILIATION. The EP features two new and exclusive tracks from each band on white opaque vinyl with red splatter. 500 copies will be pressed, with a free download card for all purchases. […]

August 22, 2013

Bass player Tim Scott has re-joined Swedish Death Metallers VOLTURYON. Tim grew up in Northern California, but moved to Sweden in 1999 and already played in REVENANT, HATEPLOW, MARGRAVE and METHANE. He was already a member of VOLTURYON 5-6 years ago when the band was still called CONTORTION. More information at www.reverbnation.com/elevenangrymen or www.facebook.com/volturyon On […]

August 21, 2013

US Death Metallers LECHEROUS NOCTURNE have just released a video for ‘Ouroboros Chains’ at this location. The song is taken off the band’s third full-length "Behold Almighty Doctrine", which was released in March of this year on Unique Leader Records. More band information at www.lecherousnocturne.net.

August 20, 2013

The new NOCTURNAL GRAVES album "…From The Bloodline Of Cain" will be released on November 12, 2013 through Hells Headbangers on CD and vinyl. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Promethean War’, ‘Slave Annihilation’, ‘The Conqueror’s Flame’, ‘Ascension Through Lucifer’s Might’, ‘Through The Devil’s Flesh’, ‘Iron Command’, ‘The Great Adversary’ and ‘…From The Bloodline Of Cain’. […]

August 16, 2013

The new PROFANATICA album "Thy Kingdom Cum" will be released through Hells Headbangers on November 26, 2013 on CD and vinyl. A sample of the title track can be found at this location. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Ruptureholyhymen’, ‘Foul The Air With Blasphemy’, ‘Denounce Him’, ‘False Doctrina’, ‘Definite Atonement’, ‘Thy Kingdom Cum’, ‘Ropes Of Hatred’ […]

August 15, 2013

London based Black Metallers NOCRUL have released a trailer for their upcoming release "The Four Riders Of The Apocalypse" at this location. F.D.A. Records will release a limited cassette version (100 copies) of "Sacrifice", the three-track EP from INCARCERATION. Each order comes with an MP3 download of the EP. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Forsaken […]

August 14, 2013

"Hideous Rot", the new 5 track mini CD from Philadelphia’s MASADA, is out now on Deathgasm Records. The band consists of current / former members of IMMOLATION, RELLIK GOREAPHOBIA and CRUCIFIER and the mini CD also features a contribution from Clive Jones of the 70’s Occult Rock band BLACK WIDOW. The opening track ‘Hideous Cerebral […]

August 10, 2013

MASTER‘s forthcoming 12th studio album "The Witchhunt" is now available for pre-order at this location. It will be released on September 27, 2013 via F.D.A. Records on digital, CD and white, black or blue vinyl formats. Several pre-order packages are also available. The album’s artwork was created by ArtWars Media Design and the tracklist reads […]

August 09, 2013

On October 02, 2013 Mystic Production will release the new album from Polish ARMAGEDON. It will be entitled "Thanatology", contains eight new songs and was recorded and produced by the band and Arek Malta Malczewski at Radio Gdansk Studio, Piano Art Kwidzyn and Sound Division. The song ‘Cemeteries’ can already be checked out here. More […]

August 03, 2013

Dutch Death Metallers BODYFARM have revealed the first new track from their upcoming second album “The Coming Scourge” at this location. The album was recorded from February to May 2013 at Oeknal Studios with Harry van Breda and will be released September 20, 2013 via Cyclone Empire. The artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano (VOMITORY, […]

August 02, 2013

Konqueror Records will re-release EXCRUCIATE‘s one and only full length "Passage Of Life" on CD. The album that originally came out back in 1993 on Thrash Records will feature new layout by Benny Moberg (Sufficiently Studios), but the same classic cover artwork by Kristian Whalin. More info at www.facebook.com/konquerorrecords "A Chapter Of Accidents", the second […]

July 31, 2013

MASTER‘s 12th full-length album "The Witchhunt" will be released on September 27, 2013 via F.D.A. Records on CD and LP. The artwork was created by ArtWars Mediadesign and the tracklist reads like this: ‘The Witchhunt’, ‘Plans Of Hate’, ‘Another Suicide’, ‘Waiting To Die’, ‘The Parable’, ‘God Of Thunder’, ‘Remove The Clowns’, ‘Raise Your Sword’, ‘Wipe […]

July 30, 2013

GORGUTS are currently streaming the title track off their forthcoming new album "Colored Sands" at this location. The album will be released on August 30, 2013 (September 03, 2013 in North America) and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Le Toit Du Monde’, ‘An Ocean Of Wisdom’, ‘Forgotten Arrows’, ‘Colored Sands’, ‘The Battle Of Chamdo’, ‘Enemies […]

July 27, 2013

Mumbai, India based Death Metal outfit REPTILIAN DEATH has signed with Old School Metal Records for the release of the band’s second full-length "The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence". The album will be out on October 10, 2013. Video footage of REPTILIAN DEATH performing at "Domination: The Deathfest 2013" has been posted at this location. […]

July 26, 2013

Iron Bonehead Productions have released a limited edition (666 copies) UNAUSSPRECHLICHEN KULTEN / GODLESS split 7" EP that features an exclusive song from each band. It comes with a 300g foldout cardboard jacket and a 4 page insert, printed on 150g art paper. More info and ordering details at www.ironbonehead.de Here’s an official statement from […]

July 24, 2013

MASADA, consisting of current / former members of IMMOLATION, GOREAPHOBIA, CRUCIFIER and RELLIK, have just released their debut MCD "Hideous Rot" on Deathgasm Records (www.deathgasm.net). It features 5 tracks, including a bizarre contribution from Clive Jones of the legendary 70s Occult Rock band BLACK WIDOW. "Hideous Rot" was also released on cassette through Serpent Eve […]

July 23, 2013

Germany’s CELEBRATE HATE have just released a new demo, entitled "Nordhessisch Noise Terror". The follow-up to 2009’s "From The Deaf, For The Deaf" is available for free at this location. CELEBRATE HATE play fast, yet groovy Death Metal with big Grindcore and Thrash Metal influences. For more information check out https://de-de.facebook.com/pages/celebrate-hate/216742128361426 PANTHEON OF BLOOD‘s "Tetrasomia" […]

July 21, 2013

On July 30, 2013 Hellthrasher Productions will re-release "Doomscapes", the debut full-length from Norwegian progressive Death Metallers DISKORD, as a limited edition (1000 copies) double-CD including the previously self-released "Aural Abjection" EP. "Doomscapes" was originally released in 2007 by Edgerunner Records. Here’s the tracklist: CD1 – ‘An Architectonic Manifestation Of Death’, ‘Public Static Void’, ‘Harbinger’, […]

July 19, 2013

On October 21, 2013 NECROWRETCH will release a compilation of the band’s sold out demos and EPs entitled "Bestial Rites 2009 – 2012" through Century Media Records. It includes all tracks of the "Putrefactive Infestation" MLP, the "Now You’re In Hell" 7", the "Necrollections" demo and the "Rising From Purulence" demo as well as a […]

July 17, 2013

German Progressive Death Metallers NAILED TO OBSCURITY have completed work on their second album "Opaque", which will be released next fall via Apostasy Records. It was produced together with Lasse Lammert at LSD-Studio in Lübeck, Germany and the artwork comes courtesy of Ben Borucki (Irrleuchten). Here’s the tracklist: ‘iNnerME’, ‘Torn To Shreds’, ‘Mythomania’, ‘Murder Of […]

July 16, 2013

Mexico’s technical Death Metallers SEROCS will release their new full length "The Next" on October 01, 2013 through Comatose Music. The album was recorded in eight cities across the globe and guest appearances include Antti Boman (DEMILICH), Chris Lollis (LECHEROUS NOCTURNE) and more. The album track ‘Alienus Gignesthai’ is currently streaming at www.comatosemusic.com and the […]

July 15, 2013

F.D.A. Records have signed Chile’s THORNAFIRE. The band has issued a video statement discussing their new deal and the addition of drummer Nikko Pagani to the line-up. You can check it out at this location. More information at www.thornafire.cl or www.facebook.com/thornafire On September 11, 2013 Primitive Reaction Records will release SCYTHE‘s second album "Subterranean Steel". […]

July 13, 2013

A demo version of the track ‘Hellbringer’, taken off "Colossal Hole", the upcoming vinyl 10" release from COFFINS, is currently streaming at this location. The record will be released on August 20, 2013 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. It is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies on black night vinyl and comes with a set […]

July 12, 2013

Italy’s Post Black Avantgarde Metal band NAHABAT is entering the studio to record their debut full-length "Amor.Gnosis.Quantum", the follow up to 2012’s EP "Essence". The band’s line-up, fronted by female vocalist Satya Lux Aeterna, was recently renewed with the addition of Mike Crinella (ASHES OF CHAOS) on guitars, Adress (DEADLY CARNAGE) on bass and Marco […]

July 10, 2013

"Turbulence From The Deep", the fourth full-length album from Malaysia Death Metallers HUMILIATION has just been released through Deepsend Records. More info at www.humiliation.my Deepsend Records have launched a new Bandcamp site at this location. You can currently stream, download and order albums from CORPUS MORTALE, ETERNAL REST, EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT and DAWN OF DEMISE. Previews […]

July 09, 2013

Wisconsin based blackened Death Metallers EMBLAZONED (featuring ex – JUNGLE ROT, MICAWBER, DECRESCENT and current DECREPIT BIRTH members) have inked a deal with Deepsend Records for a September 03, 2013 release of the band’s debut EP "The Living Magisterium". The EP was produced by Chris Wisco at Belle City Sound in Racine, WI and the […]

July 06, 2013

Spain’s Dark Blasphemies Records have launched their own bandcamp site at the following address: http://darkblasphemiesrecords1.bandcamp.com. You can check out soundfiles and additional info on releases by MORBIDER, EMBALMED, CRUCIFIX, INTERMENT, UNCONSECRATED and DEATHRUNE.

July 05, 2013

Natura Morta Edizioni will re-release MORTIFIER‘s MCD "Eternal Darkness My Bride" in a limited edition of 500 copies. The re-release will feature additional unreleased bonus tracks that have been recorded between 1998 and 1999. For all further information check out www.omegamusic.org/NaturaMortaEdizioni.html

July 03, 2013

The new album of AVULSED "Ritual Zombi" is finished and will be released on September 01, 2013 through 8 different labels around the world in 4 different formats: Xtreem Music (Europe, CD), Seraved Records (North America, CD), Coyote Records (Russia / CIS, CD), American Line Productions (Central America, CD), Obliteration Records (Japan / Oceania, CD), […]

July 02, 2013

Swedish old school Death Metallers DESOLATOR are currently streaming their entire 12-track debut full-length "Unearthly Monument" at this location. The CD version of the album was released on June 30, 2013 by Hellthrasher Productions, the vinyl edition is currently being negotiated. "Unearthly Monument" features cover artwork and layout courtesy of Rafal Kruszyk and Bartek Kurzok […]

June 29, 2013

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release the deluxe 10" vinyl edition of COFFINS‘s "Colossal Hole" EP on August 20, 2013. It is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies on black vinyl and comes with two horror movie style barf bags and a pair of numbered event style tickets. "Colossal Hole" features raw pre-production demo tracks […]

June 27, 2013

“The Living Magisterium”, the upcoming EP from Wisconsin based blackened Death Metallers EMBLAZONED, will be released via Deepsend Records on September 3, 2013. It was produced by Chris Wisco at Belle City Sound in Racine, WI and the cover art was created by Raf the Might (Too Many Skulls). The band is currently booking shows […]

June 26, 2013

"Documentaries Of Dementia", the new album from Ohio’s NECROTIC DISGORGEMENT, is out now through Comatose Music. Selections are currently streaming at this location. All additional information on NECROTIC DISGORGEMENT you’ll find at www.facebook.com/necrotic.disgorgement.official Dark Descent Records have just released "Below", the debut album from Finland’s Black / Death Metallers LANTERN. It is available on CD, black […]

June 25, 2013

"Turbulence From The Deep", the fourth studio album from Malaysian Death Metallers HUMILIATION, will be released on July 9, 2013 via Deepsend Records. The full album is currently streaming at this location. The tracklist reads like this: ‘No Return’, ‘Operation Obeo One’, ‘Phosphorous Shell’, ‘Calibrated Chaos’, ‘Bachok’s Invasion’, ‘Sea Denial’, ‘Home Front’, ‘Total War’, ‘Order […]

June 23, 2013

Mexican Death Metallers PUTREFACT will soon enter the studio to record two tracks for a new EP entitled "Of Those Who Were Deceased". Here’s an official statement by the band: "We are very glad to announce that Pulverised Records will spread our pestilence later this year releasing our 7" EP called "Of Those Who Were […]

June 22, 2013

Malaysia’s old school Black Metallers NEFTARAKA will self-release a new 5 song EP in early July through the band’s own label Eastern Myth Records. A sample track can be checked out here. More information at http://easternmythrecs.blogspot.com FACEBREAKER‘s “Dedicated To The Flesh” is exclusively streaming in its entirety at this location until the album’s release on […]

June 19, 2013

Nuclear Winter Records have just released a limited vinyl edition (350 copies, with new artwork) of LIE IN RUINS‘ "Swallowed By The Void" album. The CD version was originally released in 2009 via Spinefarm Records. More information at www.nuclearwinterrecords.com, www.facebook.com/nuclearwinterrecords UNDERGROUND NEVER DIES! will be the first retrospective book to feature a massive collection of […]

June 18, 2013

Five tracks from the forthcoming IMPIETY "Vengeance Hell Immemorial" anniversary compilation are currently streaming at this location. The vinyl-only compilation will be released on June 28, 2013 through Hells Headbangers. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Cuntblasphemy’, ‘Magick-Consecration Goatsodomy’ (from the "Salve The Goat… Iblis Exelsi" EP 1993), ‘Intromancy’, ‘Ceremonial Necrochrist Redesecration’, ‘Pentagramathron’, ‘Fallen Blasphemathory’, ‘The Seventh […]

June 16, 2013

Canadian blackened Death Metallers PAROXSIHZEM will release the vinyl version of their self-titled 2012 debut full-length on June 25, 2013 via Hellthrasher Productions. The 12" LP will be available in 400 black and 100 blue splattered copies, packed in a gatefold sleeve and will feature re-mastered versions of all tracks courtesy of VK (VASSAFOR, ex […]

June 15, 2013

On July 26, 2013 F.D.A. Records will release DEHUMAN REIGN‘s "Destructive Intent" MCD. It was mastered by Matias Ahonen at Finnish Audiamond Studio (SOLSTAFIR, HOUR OF 13) and the album’s cover art was drawn by Dedy of Badic Art (DEMONICAL, GOREGAST, SKELETAL REMAINS). The tracklist reads like this: ‘Prelude To Perdition’, ‘Extinction Machine’, ‘Invocation I […]

June 14, 2013

German Death Metallers SPHERON have posted a video teaser for their forthcoming debut full length, "Ecstasy Of God" at this location. The album was produced together with Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios and the cover artwork was painted by Eliran Kantor who has already worked with bands like TESTAMENT, HATEBREED, SODOM and ATHEIST. "Ecstasy Of […]

June 13, 2013

On September 06, 2013 PENTAGRAM CHILE will release their first-ever studio full length "The Malefice" through Germany’s Cyclone Empire Records. The album was recorded at Sade Studio, Santiago, Chile by Juan Pablo Donoso and HVR Studio, Suffolk, UK by Dan Biggin, where it was also mixed. The cover artwork is an illustration by renowned Argentinian […]

June 12, 2013

After 16 years of silence Holland’s melodic Doom Deathers PHLEBOTOMIZED have reformed. After the recently released CD re-issue on Vic Records a special triple vinyl edition of "Devoted To God / Preach Eternal Gospels" will also be released later this year, with additional plans for special editions of "Immense, Intense Suspense" and "Skycontact" (also on […]

June 11, 2013

18 years after their inception in 1994, Costa Rican Black / Death Metallers PAGANUS DOCTRINA will release their debut full length "Omnipotense Aeternae Diabolous" via Ashen Productions from Austria. Currently the band has two tracks off the album available at this location. For all additional information on PAGANUS DOCTRINA make sure to check out www.ashenproductions.net […]

June 06, 2013

French Death Metallers ASKARIS have just started the recordings for second album "Neuronal Corruption". It will contain 11 tracks and is scheduled for a September 2013 release in digital format. More info on www.askaris-metal.com Sweden’s PEST have released the second song, ‘Face Obscured By Death’, off their forthcoming "The Crowning Horror" album, at this location. […]

June 05, 2013

On July 09, 2013 The Path Less Traveled Records will release "Tomb Of Feathers", the debut full length of Oakland’s ABSTRACTER on CD. The album was already released worldwide by the label on September 18, 2012 in digital format and on a limited edition cassette tape, self-released by the band in fall of 2012. All […]

June 04, 2013

French Death / Black Metallers TEMPLE OF BAAL are currently finishing their fourth album at Hybreed Studios with Andrew Guillotin. It will consist of ten tracks with a running time of about one hour, and shall be released by Agonia Records in the fall of 2013. The band describes the effort as "a blend between […]

June 03, 2013

Swedish Thrashers TERRORAMA will release their third full-length album "Genocide" through To The Death Records as a limited 12” vinyl edition (200 copies in military green, 100 copies in black) with a 6” postcardflexi. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Suberbia’, ‘Inanimate Omen’, ‘Traitors Of The Motherland (Gulag)’, ‘Concieved In Abhorrence’, ‘Genocide’, ‘Coronation Of The Scorched […]

June 01, 2013

North German Melodic Death Metallers BURIAL VAULT have just released their second full length "Indendium" through Apostasy Records. The album was recorded at Soundlodge Studios by Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, DEW-SCENTED, DEFEATED SANITY), features artwork from Ben Borucki (AGATHODAIMON, SUICIDE SILENCE) and is lyrically a conceptual piece inspired by Ray Bradbury’s "Fahrenheit 451". "Indendium" is […]

May 30, 2013

Costa Rican Horror Death Metallers MUMMIFIED have completed the recordings for two new tracks destined for an upcoming EP entitled “Impious Necrolatry”. The mastering is going to take place at Massive Mastering Studios in the US. Kam Lee (ex – DEATH, ex – MASSACRE, THE GROTESQUERY etc.) contributed guest vocals to the EP. The band is […]

May 29, 2013

The fourth PSYCHOPATHIC TERROR album "4:You Shall Not Destroy", that has just been self-released by the band, features the following nine songs: ‘Sisuksia Kalvava Mato’, ‘Poisoned Food’, ‘Weapons Of Mass Deception’, ‘Punaista Kohinaa’, ‘Wireless Technology’, ‘Radiation Hell’, ‘Disinformation Agent’, ‘The Committee Of One’, ‘The Hidden Tyranny’ and ‘Electronic Lobotomy’. The track ‘Poisoned Food’ is currently […]

May 26, 2013

On October 12, 2013 Unholy Prophecies will be releasing a 7" EP from Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED, limited to 500 handnumbered copies on white vinyl. It includes a new song called ‘Revenant Wars’ and a cover of NIHILIST (never released before and only played live a couple of times). The coverart will be done by […]

May 25, 2013

Kill Yourself Productions have just released a CD version of the long sold out vinyl releases of Greek Death Metallers NECROVOROUS. The disc is entitled "Crypt Of The Unembalmed Cadavers" and contains the 7" of the same name, NECROVOROUS’ side from the split 10" with MEATHOLE INFECTION, the "Promo 2010" recordings as well as some […]

May 24, 2013

"Cancer Eradication", the second album of CHRIST DENIED, will be released on June 15, 2013. Two weeks later the band will perform their very first show ever, in their almost 20-year history, at the "Move Your Fucking Brain Fest" in Barcelona, followed a week later by "Obscene Extreme Fest" in the Czech Republic and later […]

May 23, 2013

Polish Black / Death Metallers IN SILENT will release their debut album "Potepienie" (Damanation) on May 25, 2013. It was recorded in late April and early July 2012 at Screw Factory Studio with Janusz Bryt (BEHEMOTH, BLINDEAD, STILLBORN, DEVILYN, WITCHMASTER). The title track can already be heard at this location. The complete tracklist reads like […]

May 20, 2013

"Corrupting The Veil That Keeps The Mind Sane", a brand new song from Italian Death Metallers HATEFUL, can be streamed at this location. The track comes off the band’s upcoming new album, "Epilogue Of Masquerade", which is scheduled for a June 25, 2013 release through The Spew Records (a division of Punishment 18 Records). For […]

May 17, 2013

London-based Death Metallers DECREPID have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of their second album, which is scheduled for a release sometime in 2014. The band originally self-released their debut album "Devoted To Death" in 2011 on 12" vinyl, followed by a CD edition on Heretic Death Call Productions a year later. DECREPID […]

May 15, 2013

MASTER have signed a deal with F.D.A. Records for the band’s 12th full-length album, which is scheduled for a late September release. MASTER founder and frontman, Paul Speckmann, commented: "We are proud to be working with Rico and F.D.A. and look forward to a solid future together.Watch for the next masterpiece to be unleashed on […]

May 14, 2013

Comatose Music will release NECROTIC DISGORGEMENT‘s second full length album "Documentaries Of Dementia" on June 25, 2013. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intronitiation’, ‘Pincushion Pussy’, ‘Conceived For Incest’, ‘Postmortem Fluid Evacuation’, ‘Crack Whore Compost’, ‘Anal Trauma’, ‘Icepick Ear Sodomy’, ‘Grotesque Skeletal Reconstruction’, ‘Defecation Delicacy’ and ‘He Wears The Flesh’. A promo video for the album, […]

May 11, 2013

On August 06, 2013 Hells Headbangers / Hammerheart Records will release IMPIETY‘s new mini album "The Impious Crusade". It includes a cover of SORCERY’s ‘Lucifer’s Legions’ and the artwork was created by Lord Sickness. The tacklist reads like this: ‘Arrival Of The Assassins’, ‘Commanding Death & Destroy’, ‘Accelerate The Annhiliation’, ‘The Impious Crusade’ and ‘Lucifer’s […]

May 10, 2013

Blood Harvest Records will release the vinyl edition of Santiago, Chile based Death Metallers ISTENGOAT upcoming debut album "Atlas Shrugged". The CD edition will be handled in South America through Soul Erazer (Brazil). Blood Harvest will also re-release ISTENGOAT’s sold-out debut from 2012, "MMXII" on a limited 7" EP vinyl edition. Band contact: istengoat@gmail.com Swedish […]

May 09, 2013

German Death Metallers LIFELESS have just released a video for the song ‘Perdition Of The Whore’, taken from their latest album "Godconstruct", at this location. For all additional information on LIFELESS make sure to check out www.facebook.com/lifelessofficial

May 08, 2013

On June 14, 2013 Blood Harvest Records will release a 12" vinyl edition of "Lure Of The Occult", the 2011 debut full length by Australia’s Death Metallers BACKYARD MORTUARY. The band was formed in 2002, recorded a demo ("Dead Goregous") later that year and a self-titled EP in 2005. They also contributed a cover of […]

May 04, 2013

"Derisive Philosophy", the upcoming second full-length album by Finnish Black Metallers MORMANT DE SNAGOV, will be released through Pest Records this summer. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Comatose’, ‘Divine Dismemberment’, ‘The End Of My Thoughts’, ‘Detrimental Edict’, ‘Abnormities’, ‘Transient Lunar Phenomenon’ and ‘The Triumph’. More information at www.mormantdesnagov.com or www.facebook.com/mormantdesnagov. Label contact: www.pestrecords.ucoz.com On June […]

May 03, 2013

"Acts Of The Unreadable", the 10th issue of Germany’s NECROMANIAC zine, will be released on May 05, 2013. On 136 English written, pro-printed pages you’ll find interviews with COMMUNION, COFFIN TEXTS, CADAVERIC FUMES, CTHONIC AURA, DEAD CONGREGATION, DEMONIC RAGE, DISEMBOWELMENT, DIABOLICAL MESSIAH, DISKORD, EMBALMED SOULS, ESCARNIUM, EXECRATION, FUNEBRARUM, GENOCIDE SHRINES, INCANTATION, INTO DARKNESS, ME SACO […]

May 01, 2013

Malaysian Death Metallers HUMILIATION will release their fourth album "Turbulence From The Deep" via Deepsend Records on May 28, 2013. The album will feature the following songs: ‘No Return’, ‘Operation Obeo One’, ‘Phosphorous Shell’, ‘Calibrated Chaos’, ‘Bachok’s Invasion’, ‘Sea Denial’, ‘Home Front’, ‘Total War’, ‘Order Of Battle’, ‘The Deadly Double’ and ‘Submerged At The Seabed’. […]

April 30, 2013

"Grip Of The Dead", the debut full length by Sweden’s NECROCURSE, will be released as limited vinyl edition (400 copies in orange, 100 copies in black vinyl with sawshaped slipmat) through To The Death Records. It also features the vinyl only bonus track ‘Souls Of A Thousand Funerals’. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered […]

April 29, 2013

Norwegian Death Metallers BLOOD RED THRONE will release their 7th, self-titled album on May 21, 2013 through Sevared Records. The band will embark on a full European tour right after the album is released. More information at www.facebook.com/bloodredthroneofficial PROTECTOR will enter the studio in May 2013 to record their first record in 20 years. In […]

April 27, 2013

SONNE ADAM will return to European stages in May in support of the band’s latest release "Messengers Of Desolate Ways". This tour also includes SONNE ADAM’s first ever appearances in Sweden, Norway, Ireland and Italy. The album’s opening track ‘Hater Of Mankind’ can be checked out at this location. More SONNE ADAM at www.facebook.com/sonneadam Century […]

April 26, 2013

"Precis Innan Gryningen", the debut full length from Swedish Death Metallers JUST BEFORE DAWN, will be released via Chaos Records on May 20, 2013 (the CD version will already be available on May 13, 2013). The album was mixed and mastered at Sufficiently Studios by Benny Moberg (MALFEITOR) and features no less than seven guest […]

April 24, 2013

"The Crowning Horror", the fourth full-length album by Swedish Black Metallers PEST, will be released through Agonia Records on June 18, 2013 in Europe and July 09, 2013 in North America. It was mixed by Fred Estby (DISMEMBER / CARNAGE / NECRONAUT) at Gutterview Recorders and mastered by Andy Jackson (PINK FLOYD’s engineer, Grammy nominee) […]

April 23, 2013

‘Sacred Putrefaction’, the closing track from PUTRIFIED‘s upcoming mini album can be streamed at this location. The as of yet untitled mini album was mixed and mastered by Devo and Oskar at the Endarker Studio, Sweden. More information at www.facebook.com/pages/putrified/139314062811752

April 20, 2013

On June 10, 2013 Vic Records will release a twelve track album entitled "Sulphur Skies", by JOHANSSON SPECKMANN. As the name already reveals, this project consists of Rogga Johansson on guitars and bass (PAGANIZER / RIBSPREADER, THE GROTESQUERY) and Paul Speckmann on vocals (MASTER, DEATH STRIKE, ABOMINATION). The drums and production will be handled by […]

April 19, 2013

ABORYM have posted a cover of IRON MAIDEN’s ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’ at this location. The song appears on their upcoming double album "Dirty", which will be released as a jewel case, double digipak and gatefold double LP through Agonia Records on May 28, 2013 in Europe and June 11, 2013 in North America. While […]

April 18, 2013

IMPRECATION will release their long-awaited first full-length "Satanae Tenebris Infinita" through Dark Descent Records on June 25, 2013. The cover art was created by Chris Moyen and the album tracks ‘Blood Dominion’ and ‘From Beyond The Fiery Temples’ are currently streaming at this location. The complete "Satanae Tenebris Infinita" tracklist reads like this: ‘Blood Dominion’, […]

April 17, 2013

On June 25, 2013 Finnish Black / Death Metallers LANTERN will release their debut full-length "Below" via Dark Descent Records on CD, black and red vinyl. The artwork for the album was created by Alexander Brown (VORUM, MITOCHONDRIAN) and the track ‘Entrenching Presences’ is currently streaming at this location. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Rites Of […]

April 14, 2013

On April 26, 2013 Blood Harvest Records will release a new 4 track 12" MLP by Mexico’s Death Metallers NECROCCULTUS, entitled "Solemnelohim, Bringer Of Death" which originally was supposed to be released as two separate 7" EPs by Blood Harvest and the now defunct Detest Records respectively. A full stream of "Solemnelohim, Bringer Of Death" […]

April 13, 2013

"A Call From Beyond The Grave", the debut full length by Canadian Black Metallers BURIALKULT, was just released through Blood Harvest Records. It was recorded at Cenotaph Studios in Victoria, BC between December 2012 and January 2013 and mastered by Hayden Cyr. The cover are was created by Mark Riddick. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Hossana […]

April 12, 2013

US Death Metallers DEROGATORY have been signed by F.D.A. Records. Their debut, "Above All Else" will be released by the label later this year. More at www.facebook.com/pages/derogatory-deathmetal/206246546127752?fref=ts "Civilization Under Threat", the new album from Bay Area Thrash Metallers POTENTIAL THREAT SF will be released June 18, 2013 through Old School Metal Records. It was engineered […]

April 11, 2013

German melodic Death Metallers BURIAL VAULT will release their second album "Incendium" on May 24, 2013 through Apostasy Records. It was recorded at Soundlodge Studios by Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, DEW-SCENTED, DEFEATED SANITY) and features artwork from Ben Borucki (AGATHODAIMON, SUICIDE SILENCE). Here’s the complete tracklist: Chapter I: ‘The Stench Of Burning Thoughts’, ‘A Blind […]

April 10, 2013

On June 03, 2013 Century Media Records will release “Tomb Of The Forgotten – The Complete Demo Recordings”, a 3 CD / 4 LP compilation that features all recordings of Finnish Death Metallers NECROPSY: “Mental Disturbance” (Demo 1989), “Curse” (Demo 1990), “Indigestion” (Demo 1990), “Promo 1991”, “Another World” (Demo 1991),“Go All The Way Of Flesh” […]

April 09, 2013

Chile’s Black Metallers ANIMUS MORTIS have just released their first official live video"Lvx". You can check it out here. The video was recorded 2010 at Teatro Caupolican, in Santiago, Chile. All further info at www.facebook.com/animusmortisofficial Swedish Black Metallers SVARTSYN have posted the track ‘Demoness With Seven Names’, off their upcoming full-length album "Black Testament", at […]

April 06, 2013

From October 07 to October 19, 2013 Danish Horror Metallers DENIAL OF GOD will be touring the US for the very first time together with IMPALER and SATHANAS. Interested bookers should write to Helstrashmaster@hotmail.com. The first dates will be announced soon. CRYPTOPSY have released an official lyric video for the song ‘The Golden Square Mile’ […]

April 05, 2013

On April 19, 2013 Germany’s True Metal cult fanzine THAT’S METAL returns with a new issue (# 17). On 80 glossy pages you’ll get lengthy features about cult bands like OBSESSION, DEMON, HELSTAR, THUNDERHEAD, BANSHEE, ATTACKER, GOTHIC KNIGHTS, DAMMAJ or STEEL PROPHET and newcomers like POSSESSOR, AIR RAID, DEXTER WARD, SONIC PULSE, WALPURGIS NIGHT, TOMBSTONE, […]

April 04, 2013

F.D.A. Records will release vinyl editions (limited to 500 copies each) of OBSCURE INFINITY‘s "Putrefying Illusions" and DESERTED FEAR‘s "My Empire" on May 24, 2013. For more information or pre-order details go to www.fda-records.com. On June 21, 2013 The Ajna Offensive will release ENTARTETE KUNTS, a collection of underground artwork written and curated by Dennis […]

April 02, 2013

The NECROCCULTUS album "Encircling The Mysterious Necrorevelation" (from 2005) will be re-released through Razorback Records with the "Supreme Occult One… The Underworld Abhorrence" 7" EP (originally released by Blood Harvest Records in 2006) as well as the NECROPHOBIC cover ‘Unholy Prophecies’ at the end of the Summer. Bloody Productions have just released "Of Martyr’s Agony […]

March 30, 2013

Cryptorium Records have just released a massive MEGA SLAUGHTER box. It includes a 2 CD digipak of the band’s one and only full length album "Calls From The Beyond" (originally released via Thrash Records in 1991), on one CD and all the demos on the other. Also included is a 44 pages booklet full of pictures, flyers, never […]

March 29, 2013

“Under Sulphurous Skies” is the brand new single from Slovenian Heavy / Speed Metallers VIGILANCE, taken from the band’s upcoming album "Queen Of The Midnight Fire" which will be available on May 14, 2013 via Metal Tank Records. You can check out the new track at this location. VIGILANCE guitarist Gilian Adam comments: “After months of […]

March 28, 2013

"Denouement", the debut full length from UK’s blackened Death Metallers ABYSSAL will be re-released on CD (limited to 1000 copies) via Poland’s Hellthrasher Productions on April 02, 2013. A vinyl edition will follow in Autumn. The album was self-released by the band in January 2012 on hand-assembled CDs as well as digitally. The entire material […]

March 27, 2013

Eldritch Lunar Miasma Records, in conjunction with Dybbuk Records, has released a DECREPITAPH / HUMILIATION split 7" EP entitled "The Carnal Slumber / Enemy’s Perimeter". It is limited to 500 copies (100 green and 400 black) and pressed on 42-gram vinyl with a four panel folder. A preview is currently streaming at this location. Additional […]

March 26, 2013

US Death Metallers BLOODSOAKED will be touring in Europe for the Rotting In Europe 2013 Tour in April. Joining BLOODSOAKED will be Bay Area Melodic Deathers SHORT FUSE, Dallas-based blackened Death Metallers PSYCHIATRIC REGURGITATION, Boston Thrashers BLACK MASS and Chicago Death Metallers HATE STORM ANNIHILATION. BLOODSOAKED has just posted a brand new demo track entitled […]

March 22, 2013

Italian Death Metallers NERVECIDE have just released their debut album "Impermanence". It is available for free streaming / download at the following locations: www.reverbnation.com/nervecide, http://nervecide.bandcamp.com or www.facebook.com/nervecide ENTHRONED will play live for the first time ever in Poland. The band will be back on stage for two selected shows in Wroclaw And Kraków. More ENTHRONED at […]

March 21, 2013

‘Dominate The Rotten’, a track from "Manifested Darkness", the forthcoming new album from REVEL IN FLESH, is currently streaming at this location. The CD and digital download will be released on April 12, 2013 by F.D.A. Records. The LP version features an additional bonus track and will be out on April 26, 2013. The album […]

March 20, 2013

Polish Death Metallers KINGDOM will release their second album "Morbid Priest Of Supreme Blasphemy" on March 25, 2013 via Hellthrasher Productions. It features 9 brand new tracks as well as a cover of NIHILIST’s ‘Supposed To Rot’. The artwork was created by Bartek Kurzok (ECTOVOID, HELL UNITED, DECAYING, ULCER etc.) and the tracklisting reads like […]

March 19, 2013

Liege based Death Metal outfit PESTIFER has just recorded their second album. The title of the follow-up record to their debut "Age Of Disgrace" (released in 2010 by Ultimhate Records) as well as the artwork will be revealed soon. Apart from that the Belgian horde is looking for gigs in Germany. For possible shows or […]

March 16, 2013

For the first time ever Pennsylvania’s brutal Death Metallers ROTTREVORE will appear on European soil for an exclusive show at the Kill-Town Death Fest 2013, which will take place from August 29 – September 01, 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 2011 the band entered the studio once again and recorded 4 songs that were written […]

March 15, 2013

French Black Metallers AOSOTH has premiered a second song from their fourth full-length "IV:Arrow In Heart", which is going to be released on April 16, 2013 via Agonia Records. ‘Temple Of Knowledge’ is streaming exclusively at this location. The first revealed song, ‘An Arrow In Heart’, can still be found here. More information at www.facebook.com/aosoth […]

March 14, 2013

Chile’s Death Metallers COFFIN CURSE have started recording their debut EP "Gathered Unto Death" last week. It will be released during July / August 2013. A demo version of the track "Out Of The Grave" can be checked out at this location.

March 13, 2013

Germany’s old school Death Metallers REVEL IN FLESH have just released a video in support of their upcoming second full length "Manifested Darkness" at this location. The album will be released on April 12, 2013 (CD, digital download) / April 26, 2013 (LP) via F.D.A. Records. Nuclear Winter Records have just released a new demo […]

March 12, 2013

Swedish Death Metallers SKINEATER, who just released their debut "Dermal Harvest" last month on Pulversied Records, have posted a video for the song ‘Dismantled’ at this location. Fore more information got to www.skineater.se or www.facebook.com/skineater666 Trollzorn have signed Ireland’s blackened Folk Metallers CELTACHOR. The band’s next CD is planned for the end of 2013. More […]

March 11, 2013

Dutch old school Death Metallers FUNERAL WHORE have announced a couple of live dates for 2013. The band’s next gig is on March 16, 2013 at the Doomsday Celebration Festival in Leiden, NL. They are also confirmed for the "Stonehenge Festival" on July 27, 2013 in Steenwijk OV, NL sharing the stage with ASPHYX, D.R.I, […]

March 09, 2013

ZOMBIEFICATION will be touring Europe in April / May and are still looking for gigs on April 15 and 16 in Germany before they leave south to Italy. Anyone who’s interested to book shows for them on those days should get in touch with them through www.facebook.com/zombiefication666 CHAOS ECHOES first recording "Tone Of Things To […]

March 08, 2013

Grundar Production have just released the debut full length from Malaysia’s Death / Goregrinders SICKNESS, entitled "Necrosymphonies Of Necropsy". The tracklist reads like this: ‘Post Autopsy Decomposition’, ‘Cadaveric Putrefaction Necropsy’, ‘Pungent Reek of Incinerated Carnage’, ‘Congenital Carnal Abuse’, ‘Psychopathology’, ‘Urogenital Evisceration’, ‘Virulent Jugular Mass’, ‘Disgorgement of Innards’, ‘Endoparasitical Maggot Infestation’ and ‘Dismemberment : A Forensic […]

March 07, 2013

South American Black Metallers PATRIA recently released a new album teaser for "Nihil Est Monastica". It was created by Swedish producer Håkan Sjodin, who previously worked for MARDUK on their latest official video for ‘Souls For Belial’. The trailer can be checked out here. An advance track of the album, ‘Ascendant Of Darkness’, was posted […]

March 06, 2013

Vocalist Daniel Desekrator has returned to the BLASPHERIAN line-up. He was originally with the band from 2004 until 2008 and can be heard on the "Allegiance To The Will Of Damnation" EP as well as on the "Black Death" split with ADUMUS and the "Behold: The Endless Glory Of Baphomet" split with EVIL INCARNATE. BLASPHERIAN […]

March 05, 2013

The new IMMOLATION album "Kingdom Of Conspiracy" will be released on May 14, 2013 via Nuclear Blast. It was recorded at Sound Studios in Millbrook, NY with longtime producer Paul Orofino, and mixed and mastered once again by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION). The cover art was created by Pär Olofsson (IMMORTAL, […]

March 03, 2013

Finnish Black Metallers MORMANT DE SNAGOV have been signed by Pest Records. The band will release their upcoming second full-length "Derisive Philosophy" this Summer. More info at www.mormantdesnagov.com or www.facebook.com/mormantdesnagov

March 02, 2013

UK’s Thrash / Crust / Metallers HELLBASTARD have just released five new tracks on a "Sons Of Bitches" titled EP. It features the following tracks: ‘Wolfsong’ (intro), ‘Arcadia’, ‘Sons Of Bitches’, ‘System Whore’, ‘We Had Evidence’ (re-recorded version, originally on the band’s 1988 "Heading For Internal Darkness" full-length) and ‘Throw The Petrol Bomb’. The CD […]

March 01, 2013

On March 11, 2013 Chaos Records will re-release CENOTAPH‘s 1992 debut album "The Gloomy Reflections Of Our Hidden Sorrows" on CD with four bonus tracks. For this edition, the original art was used with permission of artist Ryszard Wojtynski, a new and improved layout done, and the sound has been re-mastered. Here’s the complete tracklist: […]

February 28, 2013

"The Formulas Of Death", the upcoming new album by Sweden’s Death Metallers TRIBULATION, will be released on March 01, 2013 through Invictus Productions in Europe and the UK, while The Ajna Offensive will be handling North American territories. All additional information on TRIBULATION you may find at www.tribulation.se or www.facebook.com/pages/tribulation-official/169889709720460

February 27, 2013

‘Like Worms Upon The Lands’, a track from Finnish DEATHCHAIN‘s upcoming album "Ritual Death Metal", can already be heard in its entirety here. The album will be released on April 05, 2013 through Svart Records. The cover art was created by Babalon Graphics, other layout work by Costin Chioreanu of Twilight13 Media. Here’s the full […]

February 26, 2013

INSISION has signed to Extreme Management Group, Inc. The company already works with bands like SUFFOCATION, ORIGIN, DECREPIT BIRTH, ABORTED and more. "After 16 years we’re looking forward to co-operate with one of the biggest Metal managements today. Hopefully we’ll reach out to more fans that haven’t had the chance to catch us live in […]

February 25, 2013

Blood Harvest have signed Dutch Death Metallers LUCIFERICON for one vinyl full length album and the vinyl edition of the previously self-released MCD, “The Occult Waters”. Daniel / Self Desecrator is currently working on new artwork for the re-release of “The Occult Waters”. The band also has a new logo courtesy of artist Manuel Tinnemans. […]

February 23, 2013

The VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE Issue 1-10 book edition is finally out through www.ironbonehead.de now. It’s a full size (A4) hardcover book with gloss lamination, has 872 pages and was printed on 115g paper. The weight is 3,00 kg / 6,7 lb per book and the whole edition is limited to 1000 copies. The book […]

February 22, 2013

HUMANITY DELETE have released a second video from their debut album, "Never Ending Nightmares". The video for ‘Frozen Apparition’ was shot on location in Canada by 62nd Chamber Productions, who also directed the band’s first video for ‘Necromantic Sorcery’ and it features guest guitar solos from Lasse Pyykko of HOODED MENACE. You can check out […]

February 21, 2013

FUNEBRARUM‘s "The Sleep Of Morbid Dreams" is available again through Cyclone Empire Records as a limited edition re-press (500 copies), 180g black vinyl edition. The original version was released in 2009 and already sold out shortly after. More information at www.facebook.com/pages/funebrarum/136845236410744 or www.cyclone-empire.com

February 20, 2013

Sweden’s VOMITORY have just issued the following official statement: "After 24 years, eight albums and hundreds of live shows across 30 countries, we have finally come to the end of the road. We in the band – Tobias, Urban, Erik and Peter – have made the collective decision to end VOMITORY by the end of […]

February 19, 2013

"Frostbitepanzerfuck", the debut full-length from Pennsylvania’s THE BEYOND, has just been released through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. An exclusive full album stream can be checked out at this location. The band has furthermore made the tracks from their 2010 and 2012 split releases available at thebeyond666.bandcamp.com. "Frostbitepanzerfuck" was recorded at Welfare Line Studio in […]

February 18, 2013

Oregon’s brutal and technical Death Metallers OMNIHILITY are scheduled to enter the studio this summer to record their Unique Leader / Hammerheart Records debut release. For all further information check out www.facebook.com/pages/omnihility/226909030653774?fref=ts On February 22, 2013 Cyclone Empire will re-release VOMITORY‘s "Revelation Nausea" and "Blood Rapture" albums as limited (500 copies), 180g vinyl editions with gatefold […]

February 17, 2013

"Queen Of The Midnight Fire", the upcoming album of the Slovenian occult Speed / Heavy Metal act VIGILANCE, is scheduled to be released through Metal Tank Records (exact date to be announced). It will feature the following tracks: ‘Queen Of The Midnight Fire’, ‘Behind The Cellar Door’, ‘Speed Wave’, ‘What Lies Beyond’, ‘Night Terrors’, ‘Four […]

February 16, 2013

"Suffering Is The Seed", the sophomore album from Colombian Death / Black Metallers NEPENTE is out now via Sonic Blast Media on CD format (a vinyl edition will be out later this year through badGod Music). More information at www.facebook.com/nepente.manizales French blackened Death Metallers ABSINTHEBOLIK are currently streaming their first 5 song EP, "Le Mirroir […]

February 15, 2013

Comatose Music has signed South Jersey Death Metallers MORTAL DECAY. The recordings of their new album will begin in April with a release date scheduled for this Summer. In addition to the new release, Comatose Music will also re-issue the highly sought after "A Gathering Of Human Artifacts" CD which will be available this Spring. […]

February 14, 2013

A massive and unique collection of flyers / images will be published in the next book of Metal journalist Andres Padilla, long time editor of Chile’s Grinder Magazine and also responsible of publishing the "Retrospectiva al Metal Chileno" book. The new piece of work will be titled UNDERGROUND NEVER DIES and it will also feature […]

February 13, 2013

Sweden’s DEMONICAL are currently recording their fourth full length “Darkness Unbound” at Necromorbus Studios. The drums for all 11 tracks have already been put down to tape, with the guitars coming up next. For more info and updates check out www.demonical.net, www.facebook.com/demonicalofficial "IV: Arrow In Heart", the forthcoming new full-length album by French Black Metallers […]

February 12, 2013

Finnish DEATHCHAIN will release their new album "Ritual Death Metal" on April 05, 2013 through Svart Records. It was recorded last summer in Stockholm at Necromorbus Studio. Guest starring on the album is LG Petrov from ENTOMBED, who contributed vocals to the track ‘Like Worms Upon The Lands’. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Voice Of […]

February 08, 2013

INCANTATION have shot a video for the track ‘Invoked Infinity’ off their new album “Vanquish In Vengeance". It is the band’s first video in over 10 years and will premiere on February 14, 2013 at www.incantation.com In September 2013 a Paul Speckmann book will be published, entitled "Speckmann – Underground Survivor, The Pictorial". On 196 […]

February 07, 2013

"Beyond Salvation", the debut album by Swedish Black Metallers FLAGELLATED SERAPH, is now available on cassette (333 handnumbered copies, with thick high quality paper) from Bylec-Tum Productions. "Beyond Salvation" was mixed and mastered by Devo at the Endarker Studio (MARDUK, OFERMOD, FUNERAL MIST, IXXI…) and originally released in 2012 as a digipak CD by Hellthrasher […]

February 06, 2013

GODLESS RISING vocalist Jeff Gruslin is looking for a label that might be interested in releasing the GODLESS RISING records as limited vinyl editions. He also has tons of rare rehearsal- and live tapes from his former band VITAL REMAINS that could be used for an official "live bootleg" release. Seriously interested companies can contact […]

February 05, 2013

Ukraine based Death / Thrashers HELL:ON are currently working on their new album that will be released this Autumn. Ex – KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy LaRocque will make a guest appearance on the record. A video for the song ‘Disaster’, from HELL:ON’s 2012 album "Age Of Oblivion", can be checked out at this location. More […]

February 04, 2013

Swedish Death Metallers FACEBREAKER will play a couple of German shows in April. The setlist will not only consist of their classics, but also of stuff from their 2012 released "Zombie God" 7" EP as well as 2 brand new songs from their upcoming new album, "Dedicated To The Flesh", which is scheduled for a May / […]

February 02, 2013

Apostasy Records have just released "Monument In Black", the new album from German Black Metallers SONIC REIGN. The song ‘Soul Flagellation’ can be checked out at this location. "Monument In Black" is the band’s follow-up to 2006’s "Raw Dark Pure", which was reissued in 2007 by Metal Blade. More info at www.sonicreign.de or www.facebook.com/sonicreign Central […]

February 01, 2013

LUNA AD NOCTUM‘s 4th studio album "Hypnotic Inferno" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Wojtek WiesBawski and Slawek WiesBawski at Hertz Studio in Poland. The tracklist reads like this: ‘In Hypnosis’ (pre-listening here), ‘Fear Technique’, ‘You Are What You Are…’, ‘Abnormal Pain’, ‘Fleshless’, ‘Ether Dome’, ‘Martyrium’, ‘Hallucination Twisted Claw’ and ‘Total Sleep Disorder’. "Hypnotic Inferno" […]

January 31, 2013

To commemorate its 20th anniversary Xtreem Music will be re-releasing "Swallow Swouming Mass", the one and only album ever released by Holland’s brutal Death Metallers DISSECT, together with the band’s 4 demos as a double CD set. It will be followed by two separate vinyl releases later on, including the album in one and demos […]

January 30, 2013

French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE will release the vinyl version of "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions" this Spring through Gospel Of Death Records as a limited 10" MLP. The band has furthermore been joined by Laurent Michalak (of French cult Death Metal veterans MERCYLESS) as the session drummer for their upcoming live shows. More […]

January 29, 2013

On April 16, 2013 Hells Headbangers Records will release the debut album from Australia’s IMPIOUS BAPTISM, "Wrath Of The Apex Predator". Here’s the tracklist: ‘Revelation To Annihilate’, ‘The Age Of Firelords’, ‘Axis Of Lucifer’, ‘Arcane Funeral Rites’, ‘Release The Titans Pt. I’, ‘Release The Titans Pt. II’, ‘Wrath Of The Apex Predator’, ‘Rites Of Illuminated […]

January 28, 2013

"Obłęd", the second album of Polish Black Metallers PRIMAL, is out now on CD through Q.E.V. Productions / T.E.O.T. Records. A preview can be checked out here. All further information at www.qevproductions.dbv.pl

January 27, 2013

Hells Headbangers Records have just released INCANTATION‘s 1998’s "Diabolical Conquest" on vinyl. It is available on black and colored vinyl in a gatefold cover with large poster of the cover artwork. The D side has a laser etching. You can order it at this location. Selfmadegod Records have just released a limited edition GRAVEYARD / ULCER split […]

January 26, 2013

Razorback Recordings will be releasing the 2nd full-length from FAITHXTRACTOR in late Spring 2013. Here’s the official statement from the band: "FAITHXTRACTOR was spawned by Ash Thomas with the sole intention of playing savage Death Metal as an assault on the pathetic meat puppet human race. Now, nearly 7 years later, with the "old school […]

January 25, 2013

German Death Metallers LIFELESS have finished work on their second album "Godconstruct". The follow-up to 2008’s "Beyond The Threshold Of Death" will contain the following tracks: ‘Praeludium: Endzeit’, ‘Godconstruct’, ‘Towards Damnation’, ‘Moribund’, ‘Blood For The Gods’, ‘The Truth Concealed’, ‘Interludium: Zeitenwende’, ‘Seething With Rage’, ‘Sworn To Death’, ‘Reconquering The Soul’, ‘Blindead’ and ‘Perdition Of The […]

January 24, 2013

SATHANAS will soon be releasing a new 7", entitled "Slaying The Masses", through Doomentia Records with two exclusive tracks (‘Antichrist Metal’ and ‘Throne Of Sodom’). Doomentia Records will also be releasing a t-shirt along with the release. SATHANAS have also begun writing material for their next full length album, "Worship The Devil", which will be […]

January 23, 2013

"Towards The Baphomet’s Throne", the 2012 release by California Black / Death Metallers FIENDS AT FEAST, is now streaming in its entirety at www.fiendsatfeast.stereokiller.com. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘After The Gates Of Hell’, ‘With Blood And Vomit’, ‘I Am Death’, ‘Walls Of Worship’, ‘From Hell They Rise’, ‘A Despondent Theme To Thy Own […]

January 22, 2013

Arizona Thrashers HEMOPTYSIS have launched a campaign to help fund the band’s follow-up to 2011’s "Misanthropic Slaughter". The band has penned five new songs for the release and plans to re-record two tracks which originally appeared on the 2008 "Who Needs A Shepard" EP. Funds are being sought to help cover recording, production, layout and […]

January 21, 2013

On April 16, 2013 Hells Headbangers will release CEREKLOTH‘s debut full length "In The Midst Of Life We Are In Death" on CD and vinyl. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Praeludium’, ‘Born Of The Void’ (currently streaming here), ‘Within The Hollow Crown’, ‘Halo Of Syringes’, ‘Nest Of Disease’, ‘Mesmerizing Holy Death’, ‘When Outcast Become Kings’ […]

January 19, 2013

ACHERON founder Vincent Crowley will be booking some dates for a few very selected reunion shows with former 1992 bandmembers Mike Browning and Tony Blakk. This line-up will only be playing music from the "Satanic Victory" and "Lex Talionis" era. Joining them will be Bill Koblak, who played with ACHERON back in 1990 and appeared […]

January 18, 2013

Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD will release their new album, "The Sea Grave", on March 8, 2013 via War Anthem Records. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘R’lyeh I’, ‘The Visitations Of The Great Old Ones’, ‘Faces Of The Faceless’, ‘Blood Of Vengeance’, ‘In Deep Slumber’, ‘The Nurturing Of The Cadaver’, ‘…And The Gods Grant Thee Death’, ‘Who […]

January 17, 2013

Austrian Death / Thrashers DEATHSTORM will release their debut full length "As Death Awakes" on February 14, 2013 through I Hate Records. The album will be released on CD, with a vinyl edition to follow later on. The record will feature the following 8 tracks: ‘Awakening Of The Dead’, ‘Red Blood Spillage’, ‘Prepare For The Slaughter’, […]

January 16, 2013

German Death Metallers LIFELESS have finished work on their second album "Godconstruct", which will be released on CD, LP and as a digital download by F.D.A. Records on March 01, 2013. The vinyl release will be splitted in 2 editions: die hard LP version (limited to 100 copies, blue vinyl, plus poster, inlay, sticker and […]

January 15, 2013

PENTAGRAM CHILE have almost completed work on their first ever album with the title "The Malefice", to be released sometime later this spring via Cyclone Empire. The drums for the album were tracked at Sade Studios in Santiago, Chile, while all guitars and vocals were recorded at HVR Studios in Suffolk, UK, where the album […]

January 14, 2013

On March 26, 2013, "Exodromos", the second full length by Spain’s Death Metallers WORMED will be released through Willowtip (USA) and Hammerheart Records (EU). It was recorded at Sadman Studios in Madrid, Spain and mastered by Mika Jussila (AMORPHIS, IMPALED NAZARENE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) at Finnvox Studios, Helsinki, Finland. The tracklist reads like this: […]

January 12, 2013

Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band with their first ever European tour. It will take place in April / May and include gigs in several countries of the continent. They will be joined by Brazil’s NERVOCHAOS and Croatia’s WAR-HEAD. A promotional video for the tour can be checked out here. […]

January 11, 2013

On February 15, 2013 Iron Bonehead Productions will re-release VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE issue # 1 – 10 plus all columns that previously appeared in the German Horror Infernal magazine as a limited edition hardcover book (1.000 copies). The book will have 872 A4-sized pages, is printed on 115g paper and comes with a gloss […]

January 10, 2013

On March 19, 2013 Hells Headbangers will release a compilation CD / LP of Cleveland’s SATANIC THREAT, entitled "In To Hell". The band features current members of NUNSLAUGHTER as well as an ex – member of MIDNIGHT and the original 2008 7" pressing of 1000 copies sold out in no time. The compilation contains the […]

January 09, 2013

Illinois-based Death Metallers TERMINATE have completed the recordings of their debut album "Ascending To Red Heavens" at The Basement studio with Tim Pearson. It will be released on February 18, 2013 via Selfmadegod Records. The cover illustration was completed by Raul Gonzalez (MASTER, MORBUS CHRON, etc.). A stream of the song ‘Rotten Dead Mass’ has […]

January 08, 2013

On January 25, 2013 Dark Descent Records, in co-operation with Woodcut Records, will release the debut full-length from Finnish Death Metallers VORUM. Dark Descent will put out a jewel case edition in North America, while Woodcut Records will take care of the rest of the world with digipak and gatefold vinyl editions. The album is […]

January 07, 2013

DENOUNCEMENT PYRE have just released an exclusive teaser preview of their forthcoming second full-length "Almighty Arcanum" at this location. The album will be released on January 22, 2013 through Hells Headbangers / Hammerheart Records on both CD and LP formats. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro: Breath Of Tehom’, ‘An Extension Of The Void’, ‘Almighty […]

January 06, 2013

Italy’s symphonic Black Metallers RIUL DOAMNEI have released an official video for the title track of their new digital EP, "A Christmas Carol". The song is an orchestral Metal opera in eleven movements, also features the vocalist of CADAVERIA, and is lyrically based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. You can check it out at this […]

January 05, 2013

Issue # 3 of SOLEIL TRYSTE ZINE has just been released. On 72 pro-printed black / white pages (plus full color hardboard cover) you get long, deep and personal interviews with ANGUISH, CRUCIAMENTUM, GEVURAH, OMINOUS SILENCE RECORDS, THE NIHILISTIC FRONT and VULTURINE, a long tour diary of the "Doomwards Let Us Row" European tour 2012 […]

January 04, 2013

NECROS CHRISTOS have found a new drummer in Iban Hernandez. Unfortunately though longtime member, friend, bass player and visual master Mister Shepherd will quit his musical activities in NECROS CHRISTOS to focus on his own band DROWNED. Due to this, NECROS CHRISTOS are now looking for a new bass player or alternatively, just in case […]

December 29, 2012

Dallas based Death / Black Metallers SPARROWS are currently planning a tribute to WATAIN album. The band has issued the following open invitation for acts interested in taking part in the project: "We are starting the project of recording a WATAIN tribute album. If you are a band, and want to do a cover on […]

December 28, 2012

Polish Death Black Metallers HATE have just released two teasers for their new album "Solarflesh – A Gospel of Radiant Divinity" on their official YouTube channel. You can check them out here and here. The album will be released through Napalm Records on the following dates: January 20, 2013 (Spain, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Greece), February […]

December 23, 2012

The tracklist of the upcoming new SUFFOCATION album "Pinnacle Of Bedlam" reads like this: ‘Cycles Of Suffering’, ‘Purgatorial Punishment’, ‘Eminent Wrath’, ‘As Grace Descends’, ‘Sullen Days’, ‘Pinnacle Of Bedlam’, ‘My Demise’, ‘Inversion’, ‘Rapture Of Revocation’ and ‘Beginning Of Sorrow’. The album marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on […]

December 22, 2012

"Arrival At Six", the 2nd album of Swedish Death Metal pioneers SORCERY, is completed and will will be released on CD (January 15, 2013) and LP (February 01, 2013) via Xtreem Music. It was mixed by Tomas Skogsberg at Sunlight Studios and the cover artwork has been created by Daniel Devilish. An exclusive advance song […]

December 19, 2012

Brazil’s Death Metal veterans NERVOCHAOS will release their newest full length "To The Death" on January 22, 2013 via Greyhaze Records. The album features guest performances by Ralph Santolla (DEATH, DEICIDE), Jão (RATOS DE PORÃO) and Zhema (VULCANO) and the cover art was created by Joe Petagno (MOTÖRHEAD). Here’s the full tracklist: ‘Mark Of The […]

December 18, 2012

DENOUNCEMENT PYRE have released an exclusive teaser preview of their forthcoming second full-length "Almighty Arcanum" at this location. The album will be released on January 22, 2013 through Hells Headbangers on CD and LP. "Monument In Black", the new album from German Black Metallers SONIC REIGN, will be released by Apostasy Records on February 01, […]

December 15, 2012

On January 11, 2013 Svart Records will release ATOMIC CRIES‘ new 7", "Suspended Between The Mouth Of God And The Fist Of Man". Both featured tracks (‘False Prophecies’ and ‘The Atheist’) are currently available for streaming at the band’s Bandcamp site. The EP is a precursor to ATOMIC CRIES’ forthcoming debut album. The band issued […]

December 14, 2012

On December 17, 2012 Selfmadegod Records will release PROPHECY OF DOOM‘s "Total Mind War" on CD. It was previously only available on LP via Agipunk and features an unreleased radio session from 1991 plus the “Ego Death Grind” demo from 1996. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Raze Against Time’, ‘Onward Ever Backward’, ‘Acknowledge The Confusion Master’, ‘The […]

December 13, 2012

The new VOIVOD album, “Target Earth“, will be released on January 21 (in Europe) and January 22, 2013 (in North America). Some of the tracks are currently streaming at this location. Behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album, can also be viewed […]

December 12, 2012

Soulseller Records will release a double CD / gatefold 2 LP from Norway’s OLD FUNERAL in February 2013, entitled "Our Condolences". It will include the band’s first 7 demo recordings (never released before, except for the 50 original cassette copies from 1989), a live recording from Garage, Bergen, Norway in April 1991 (never released in […]

December 11, 2012

Australian four-piece NOCTURNAL GRAVES will be releasing their next album through Hells Headbangers. Their debut album "Satan’s Cross" and a split LP with HELL SPIRIT came out in 2007 and 2010 respectively on Nuclear War Now! Productions. The band already begun work on their second album and will start recording in two weeks at I-HQ […]

December 09, 2012

DENIAL OF GOD are looking for an additional gig in Germany on February 02, 2013 since they will already be playing shows in Oberhausen and Berlin on February 01 and February 03, 2013 respectively. If anyone is interested to organize something for them, feel free to get in touch with Ustumallagam at ghoul@get2net.dk. For all […]

December 08, 2012

"Swallowed By The Ocean’s Tide", the debut full length from Germany’s SULPHUR AEON, will be released on December 28, 2012 through F.D.A. Records. The LP version will be released by Imperium Productions on the same day. The album features the following tracks: ‘Cthulhu Rites’, ‘Incantation’, ‘Inexorable Spirits’, ‘The Devil’s Gorge’, ‘Where Black Ships Sail’, ‘Swallowed […]

December 07, 2012

French Death Metallers NECROWRETCH have just revealed the cover artwork of their upcoming debut album "Putrid Death Sorcery" at this location. The album will be released via Century Media Records in Europe on January 28, 2013. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Ripping Souls Of Sinners’, ‘Purifying Torment’, ‘Goat-Headed’, ‘Putrid Death Sorcery’, ‘Impious Plague In Catacombs’, ‘Spewed […]

December 05, 2012

DESOLATE SHRINE‘s "The Sanctum Of Human Darkness" album is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. The album will be released on December 15, 2012 through Dark Descent Records. More about DESOLATE SHRINE at www.facebook.com/desolateshrine

December 04, 2012

"Coils Of The Black Earth", the forthcoming debut from Finnish blackened Death Metallers MAVETH, is now streaming in ist entirety at this location. The album will be released on CD and double LP (black & grey splatter) on December 15, 2012 through Dark Descent Records (www.darkdescentrecords.com).

December 03, 2012

Norwegian Black Metallers ENDEZZMA have just released their first official video for the song ‘Junkyard Oblivion’, the opening track from the “Erotik Nekrosis” album. It features guest appearances by URGEHAL’s Enzifer and BEASTCRAFT’s Sorath Northgrove and was produced by the Effektor Film Company and directed by ENDEZZMA’s frontman Morten Shax and R.M. Camera. You can […]

December 01, 2012

Spanish Death / Grinders GRUESOME STUFF RELISH have posted a new track entitled ‘S.O.S.’ at this location. It is taken off their forthcoming album "Sempiternal Death Grind", which will be released on January 25,. 2013 on CD, LP (three different versions) and digital download through F.D.A. Records. The "die hard" LP edition will be limited […]

November 30, 2012

German Death Metallers DESERTED FEAR have just released a video for the song ‘Field Of Death’. The song is taken off their debut album "My Empire", which was released earlier this year through F.D.A. Records. You can check out the video at this location. More information at www.facebook.com/desertedfear

November 28, 2012

New York City based Death Metallers DEHUMANIZED have just released their first album in 14 years, entitled "Controlled Elite". It features guest appearances from SUFFOCATION’s Terrance Hobbs and Frank Mullen and is now available through Comatose Music. The band recently teamed up with NefariousRealm.com for an exclusive premier of the song ‘Root Of Evil’, which […]

November 27, 2012

DECEASED will release their next full-length album "Ghostly White" through Hells Headbangers in 2013 on both CD and LP formats. It will feature the following tracks: ‘The Shivers’, ‘In A Quiet Town’, ‘Mr’s Allardyce’, ‘The Germ Of Distorted Lore’, ‘To Serve The Insane’, ‘Poor Jessica’s Drifted Away’ and ‘A Palpitation’s Warning’. Founding frontman King Fowley […]

November 26, 2012

LOCK UP, featuring Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES, DISFEAR), Anton Reisenegger (PENTAGRAM CHILE, CRIMINAL), Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH, BRUJERIA,VENOMOUS CONCEPT) and Nick Barker (ex – CRADLE OF FILTH, ex – DIMMU BORGIR) will be playing a couple of European club shows in Febuary 2013 in support of their lastest album “Necropolis Transparent”. Drummer Nick Barker […]

November 24, 2012

Nuclear Winter Records in co-operation with Floga Records have just re-released the classic THOU ART LORD demo "The Cult Of The Horned One" as a limited vinyl mini LP (500 copies). A clear vinyl version is also available exclusively from Nuclear Winter and Floga Records, limited to 166 copies. Nuclear Winter Records also released a […]

November 22, 2012

"The Northwinds Rend Flesh", the self-released EP from Minot, ND’s FROSTHELM, is now available for purchase as a digital download at www.cdbaby.com/cd/frosthelm2. The CD version will be available in the coming weeks. More info at www.facebook.com/frosthelmband

November 21, 2012

Canadian Black Metal duo WILT has just released their self-titled four track EP. The artwork comes courtesy of Sam Nelson and the logo was done by Christophe Szpajdel. Dan Lowndes handled the mastering duties. The EP is available as a digital download at wiltmanitoba.bandcamp.com. Physical copies are coming soon. For more updates and information visit […]

November 20, 2012

Drummer Raelin Iakhu has left NECROS CHRISTOS. Here’s the official statement from the band: "After nearly five years of hard work, we sadly have to announce that drum magician Raelin Iakhu played his last show with NECROS CHRISTOS in Helsinki, Finland, this past weekend (Nov. 17th, 2012). His performance on "Doom Of The Occult" will […]

November 19, 2012

Hells Headbangers have signed Singapore’s IMPIETY for a new single and full-length album, both to be released in 2013. IMPIETY have just returned from an eight-date Asian tour and are now ready for another European tour later this month with ENTHRONED and FORGOTTEN TOMB. "I’ve long admired the works of Hells Headbangers", says founding frontman […]

November 18, 2012

The new ANGER AS ART album "Hubris Inc." will be released on February 05 , 2013 via Old School Metal Records. ANGER OF ART founder Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, TACTICS, BITCH, DREAMS OF DAMNATION, PAGAN WAR MACHINE) states that the band’s fourth album offers the kind of vicious, memorably penned Thrash / Speed Metal that […]

November 17, 2012

Typhonian Occult Metallers ACRIMONIOUS will release their second album "Sunyata" through Agonia Records on November 28, 2012 in Europe and February 05, 2013 in the USA. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered in Sitra Ahra and Unreal Studios with the assistance of Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, ADORIOR, ONDSKAPT, DESTROYER 666). It will be available as […]

November 16, 2012

Swedish Black Metallers WATAIN have signed a deal with Century Media Records. The band commented this as follows: "We are writing this from a magical place of desolation and desert-like vastness, where wondrous things are at this very moment taking place. Things that will come to colour our world as well as yours in the […]

November 14, 2012

"Through The Eternal Damnation", the 4-track debut EP by Turkish Death Metallers ENGULFED, is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. It was recently released on CD by Hellthrasher Productions (the vinyl edition will be out in a couple of months through Me Saco Un Ojo Records). The tracklist reads like this: ‘Triumph Of […]

November 13, 2012

EXUMER have been confirmed to appear at the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse Festival in Chicago, IL, which is scheduled to take place from May 03 – 04, 2013 and also includes ONSLAUGHT, ELDRITCH, OZ, OMEN, MORBID SAINT, OCTOBER 31, SHOK PARIS and many more. Information and tickets can be found at www.ragnarokkrmetal.com and www.facebook.com/ragnarokkrmetal. This appearance will be part of […]

November 09, 2012

The upcoming full-length from Norwegian Black Metallers ENDEZZMA is entitled "Erotik Nekrosis" and will be released on November 28, 2012 in Europe and February 05, 2013 in the USA through Agonia Records. The album was recorded at Slaughterhaus Studio in Oslo with producer Robert Blix and features the following tracks: ‘Junkyard Oblivion’, ‘Enigma Of The […]

November 08, 2012

UK’s Speed Metal trio DECEPTOR has been signed by Shadow Kingdom Records for the release of the band’s forthcoming six song MCD "Chains Of Delusion". The band has already posted a video for the track ‘Heatseeker’ at this location. A stream of the song can also be found here. The "Chains Of Delusion" tracklist reads like this: […]

November 07, 2012

French Black Metallers AOSOTH are currently working on the follow-up to their 2011 release "III". The as of yet untitled album is tentatively slated for a March / April 2013 release through Agonia Records and will firmly consist of 7 new tracks and 55 minutes of music. Guitarist BST has issued the following statement: "We […]

November 06, 2012

"Coils Of The Black Earth", the debut from Finnish blackened Death Metallers MAVETH, will be released on CD and double LP (black & grey splatter vinyl) on December 15, 2012 through Dark Descent Records. It features the following songs: ‘The Devourer Within The Gulf’, ‘Dragon Of The Continuum’, ‘Hymn To Azael’, ‘Beneath The Sovereignty Of […]

November 03, 2012

Reunited Brazilian Thrashers PANZER have just released a new single entitled "Rising". It can be downloaded for free at the band’s official website www.panzermetal.com.br. The video for the song can be checked out at this location. Currently the band features original members André Pars on guitar and Edson Graseffi on drums as well as newly […]

November 02, 2012

The debut album from Costa Rica’s old school Death Metallers INSEPULTO has finally been released on October 22, 2012. It features an original cover art by Chilean underground artist Daniel Self-Desecrator and was mixed and mastered by local engineer Max Gutierrez at Cavan Studios. The CD version has been licensed exclusively for Europe to Psycho […]

October 30, 2012

PureGrainAudio.com is currently offering an exclusive free download of the song ‘The Mown Dawns Lie On The Ground’ from "CREEDamage", the forthcoming fifth album from Ukrainian ambient Folk Pagan Metal outfit MUNRUTHEL at this location. The album features guest vocals from Masha "Scream" (ARKONA) and Wulfstan (FOREFATHER), as well as a cover of BATHORY’s ‘The […]

October 29, 2012

"Blessed In Sin", the debut full length by Dutch old school Death / Thrash Metallers WEAPONS TO HUNT, will be released on November 26, 2012 via Vic Records. The band put out three albums under the name INFINITED HATE and last year transformed into WEAPONS TO HUNT. Here’s the tracklist: ‘The Hell Room’, ‘Blessed In […]

October 27, 2012

AFTER DEATH are just finishing the recordings of a full extended version of ‘At War With Satan’ (21 1/2 minutes long) for an upcoming VENOM tribute album on Iron Pegasus Records. The song will take up one whole side of the vinyl. According to Mike Browning it is "very close to the original but with […]

October 26, 2012

On November 20, 2012 Deepsend Records will release the new album from Danish old school Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS. The album is entitled "Godless" and it is the follow-up to the band’s debut "Murderer", which was released by F.D.A. Records and American Line Productions. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Snakes Of The Low’, ‘In Harm’s […]

October 25, 2012

On November 02, 2012 Swedish NONEXIST will release their second album "From My Cold Dead Hands" via Pivotal Rockordings through all major digital retailers. The band’s Century Media / New Hawen debut CD "Deus Deceptor" came out in 2002 and featured Johan Liiva (former CARNAGE, FURBOWL, ARCH ENEMY and today active in HEARSE), guitarist Johan […]

October 24, 2012

Deathgasm Records have just released the new vinyl 7" from Swedish Death Metallers MORDBRAND. The EP is entitled "Kolumbarium" and offers the two tracks ‘Consume Them’ and ‘Let Them Slumber’. More info at www.deathgasm.com or MORDBRAND’s facebook site. On November 30, 2012 Cyclone Empire Records will release an old school Death Metal split 7" EP […]

October 23, 2012

Dutch old school Death Metal squad PENTACLE recently recorded some new material for upcoming split releases with MORTEM (7" EP), ETERNAL SOLSTICE (double split EP) and SADISTIC INTENT (12"). All songs are mixed and mastered and the layout and songs for the ETERNAL SOLSTICE EP have already been sent to Dark Descent Records, who will […]

October 20, 2012

Stygian Shadows Productions have just released "Mutilation Ritual", the first 3-track demo by Hungarian Death Metallers GRAVECRUSHER (featuring members of MÖRBID CARNAGE, NECROSODOMY, NEBRON and JACK). The professionally manufactured tape comes with a black and white old school cover (incl. lyrics) and a waterproof logo-sticker. The first edition is limited to 99 copies only and […]

October 19, 2012

Since I can’t incorporate all topics of your questions in the liner notes of the upcoming Voices From The Darkside book edition, I figured I’d just answer some of them in our forum. You can check out the first bunch here. Thanks a lot to all those who already sent in their questions. Turkey-based Death […]

October 18, 2012

Norwegian Black Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS will release their sixth full-length album “In The Presence Of Death” on February 11, 2013 through My Kingdom Music. The band recently added DJEVELKULT guitarist Jan Fredrik Solheim (aka Dødsherre Xarim) to their line-up. He replaces Kjell Arne Hubred, who was leaving to devote more time to his family […]

October 17, 2012

VOMITOR‘s third album, "The Escalation", will be released in North America and South America through Hells Headbangers on January 22, 2013. In Europe and the UK it will be out through Invictus Productions. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Pits Of Nightmare / Pitch Black’, ‘Prayer Of Nightmare’, ‘Salem Witches Grave’, ‘Hellburst To Fight’, ‘The Escalation’, ‘Metal Or […]

October 16, 2012

Canada’s 2 piece Black Metal project WILT are about to release their self-titled debut EP in late October / early November. It features the tracks ‘Autumn Veil’, ‘Empyrean’, ‘Cold Misfortune’ and ‘Pale Consternation’, with a total playing time of approximately 30 minutes. The artwork comes courtesy of Sam Nelson and the logo was created by […]

October 15, 2012

The new album by Poland’s symphonic Black Metallers LUNA AD NOCTUM is entitled "Hypnotic Inferno" and will be released by Massacre Records in February 2013. For all further information and updates check out www.lunaadnoctum.com or www.facebook.com/lan.official

October 14, 2012

On November 16, 2012 Cyclone Empire Records will release "Carnage Slaughter And Death", the second album of Swedish Crust / Death Metallers ZOMBIFIED. It was mixed and mastered by Ronnie Björnström from Enhanced Audio Productions at Garageland Studios (THE GROTESQUERY, THE 11TH HOUR, BONE GNAWER, BLODSRIT) and features cover artwork and booklet layout by Costin […]

October 13, 2012

Swedish Death Metallers DAEMONICUS have have just released their second full-length, "Deadwork", via Abyss Records. GunShyAssassin.com has posted an exclusive premier of the album track ‘The Hymn Of Ubo Sathla’ at this location. The album was recorded at Fenix Recording Studios (drums) and the band’s own C.C.H.B. Studios (guitars, bass and vocals) and was produced […]

October 12, 2012

Listenable Records have signed ACHERON. Band founder and frontman Vincent Crowley commented on the band’s signing by saying: “ACHERON has been a thriving entity for many years now. We never got a proper push from any of our past labels to get to the next level. The band has received a lot of interest within […]

October 11, 2012

INCANTATION have finished the recordings of their new album ”Vanquish In Vengeance“ at Mars Studio with Bill Korecky. The mixing was done by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios and the cover art comes courtesy of Worthless (www.worthlessendeavors.com). Here’s the tracklist: ‘Invoked Infinity’, ‘Ascend Into The Eternal’, ‘Progeny Of Tyranny’, ‘Transcend Into Absolute Dissolution’, ‘Haruspex’, ‘Vanquish […]

October 10, 2012

SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming new album entitled "Pinnacle Of Bedlam". The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled by producer / engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, […]

October 09, 2012

VOIVOD have just released the first single, "Mechanical Mind”, of their upcoming 13th studio album, "Target Earth“, as a digital download and vinyl 7” (with the VOIVOD skull etching by the band’s own drummer Away as the b-side). The digital version is available in Europe here, while the 7” EP version (in a total pressing […]

October 08, 2012

On October 19, 2012 Blood Harvest Records will release a 12" gatefold vinyl version of the new BOMBS OF HADES full length "The Serpent’s Redemption". The album was recorded and mixed at Welfare Sounds Studio (RAM, BOMBUS, etc) and features cover artwork cover by Polish artist Rafal Kruszyk (INTERMENT, HOODED MENACE, UNCANNY, COFFINS, etc). Here’s […]

October 07, 2012

Finland’s TINNER have been signed by Pulverised Records. Here’s an official statement of drummer Subben about the signing: "TINNER is extremely happy to have inked a deal with Pulverised Records for the release of the album called "Soundtracket Till Din Vräkning" (The Soundtrack To Your Eviction). It will be a pleasure to bring our unpure […]

October 06, 2012

HATE have just finished recording their new album "Solarflesh". It will be released early next year via Napalm Records. The band’s frontman ATF Sinner comments: "We have just done mixes and mastering on the new material; our first album for Napalm (Records). I believe "Solarflesh" is the most insane and haunting record we’ve done thus […]

October 05, 2012

War Anthem Records have signed Spanish old school Death Metallers GRAVEYARD. The band has plans to release their new album "The Sea Grave" on CD and vinyl at the beginning of 2013. "The Sea Grave" is the follow-up to 2011’s "The Altar Of Sculpted Skulls" (Pulverized Records) and 2009’s "One With The Dead" (Black Seed […]

October 04, 2012

Belgian Death Metallers DEHUMAN will start their "Bleeding Europe Tour 2012" on Friday, October 06, 2012. The first part of the tour will see DEHUMAN support MASTER (October 06 – 13, 2012) and on the second part they will hook up with AGATHOCLES. DEHUMAN is touring in support of their debut album, "Black Throne Of […]

October 03, 2012

Kaotoxin Records have just released "Cannibalisme, Hérésie Et Autres Sauvageries", the debut full-length from French Death Metallers SAVAGE ANNIHILATION (featuring members of DEFECAL OF GERBE and BRENNKELT). Until October 07, 2012 MetalUnderground.com is offering an exclusive full album stream at this location. For bio information and band updates visit this location or check out www.facebook.com/savageannihilation. […]

September 29, 2012

Michel Jonker of Groningen based, Dutch old school Death Metallers ENTRAPMENT has finished the recordings of the band’s debut full length "The Obscurity Within…". It will be released on October 26, 2012 via Soulseller Records, with artwork created by Mattias Vanhelgd. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Catatonic Rites’, ‘Shallow Breath’, ‘Feast Of Atonement’, ‘The Obscurity Within…’, […]

September 27, 2012

On October 10, 2012 Hell’s Headbangers Records will release a split 7" between SPAWN OF SATAN and SATHANAS . It features the following tracks: SPAWN OF SATAN – ‘Ritual Murder’ and SATHANAS – ‘Unholy Eternal’. An exclusive streaming preview can be found at this location. And on October 31, 2012 the label will release a limited-edition […]

September 26, 2012

Four songs from "The Dissection Of Christ", the new album by Kansas City based TORN THE FUCK APART, are currently streaming at this location. A video for the track ‘Dead Religion’ has been posted here. The complete tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘God’s Blood Turned Black’, ‘Father Of Filth’, ‘…The Dissection Of Christ’, […]

September 24, 2012

All those of you who still prefer to read non-digital fanzines are adviced to check out ARGYOPE # 2. I wouldn’t necessarily call this a real fanzine, it’s actually more of a newsletter type thing with only a handful of interviews in it, but since it’s almost for free (you just gotta check the individual […]

September 22, 2012

Here’s a statement from Swedish Death Metallers DEMONICAL: "We are proud to announce our confirmation of a headlining tour through Russia this coming October. Our Swedish comrades in SPASMODIC will join as support making this "Death Infernal Russia" crusade a lethal Death Metal firestorm. The tour will include concerts in Velikiye Luki, Izhevsk, Ekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, […]

September 21, 2012

As a preview of what is to come with the next full-length "Almighty Arcanum", Hells Headbangers will soon release a new DENOUNCEMENT PYRE 7” EP entitled "Darkness Manifest". The EP will feature one album track plus an additional track that is exclusive to this release. Both songs were recorded during different sessions to those for […]

September 18, 2012

US Death Metallers ABYSME (featuring former FUNERUS member Brad Heiple) will release the CD version of their first full-length album "Strange Rites" on September 24, 2012 via Hellthrasher Productions. The vinyl edition will be released later this year via Blood Harvest Records. "Strange Rites" features cover artwork by Putrid Matt and has the following tracklist: […]

September 14, 2012

On November 06, 2012 Shadow Kingdom Records will reissue MANILLA ROAD‘s 1980 album "Invasion". It features the following tracks: ‘The Dream Goes On’, ‘Cat And Mouse’, ‘Far Side Of The Sun’, ‘Street Jammer’, ‘Centurian War Games’ and ‘The Empire’. "Invasion" can be purchased from the Shadow Kingdom Records store at this location or at www.shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com. In […]

September 13, 2012

Help needed! As most of you probably know by now, there will be a book edition of Voices From The Darkside in the not too distant future… for that we’re looking for people who still own issue # 2 und issue # 4 and who can deliver high quality scans of the pages… Half of […]

September 12, 2012

On October 09, 2012 Spanish Black / Death Metallers TSAR BOMB will release their debut album "Neowarfare" via BadGod Music. The album can be streamed in its entirety here and here. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Tsar Bomb’, ‘Victorious Death’, ‘Nuclear Feast’, ‘Neowarfare’, ‘Ashes Of My Enemies’, ‘Zyklon-B For The Human Race’, ‘Tupolev TU-95’ […]

September 11, 2012

ZOMBIFIED from Västervik / Sweden have signed a deal with Cyclone Empire Records. Their second album "Carnage Slaughter And Death" is scheduled for a release in the fall of 2012 on CD and LP. More info at www.facebook.com/zombifiedswe HIRAX will release a new single, entitled "La Boca De La Bestia (The Mouth Of The Beast)" […]

September 10, 2012

BELPHEGOR have announced a special shows for their 20th band anniversary in 2013. Helmuth comments: "20 years full of chaos and diabolical musick. Yes… seemingly unreal! After fighting for ten months to get my life back, it feels amazing to be able to create the new sound collages coming to you next March! Next year […]

September 08, 2012

Abyss Records have signed Swedish Black Metallers ASTROPHOBOS for the release of the band’s forthcoming debut full-length. The band will enter the studio this month with producer Erik Nilsson to record the album, with a release date scheduled for winter. ASTROPHOBOS have teamed-up with Fredrik Widigs (DEMONICAL, THE UGLY) as a session drummer for the […]

September 06, 2012

Century Media Records will be releasing a compilation of SONNE ADAM’s previous non-album recordings entitled “Messengers Of Desolate Ways” on October 22, 2012. Besides the tracks of the vinyl only MLP “Doctrines Of Dark Devotion” (out now on Imperium Productions), this compilation also includes all tracks of the extremely rare “Armed With Hammers” EP, all […]

September 05, 2012

German Death Metallers OBSCENITY will release their eighth album "Atrophied In Anguish" on September 14, 2012 through Apostasy Records. The album was recorded at Soundlodge Studio (GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER, DEW-SCENTED) with producer Jörg Uken and you can already check out the title track at this location. Montreal’s CRYPTOPSY will release their forthcoming self-titled album on […]

September 03, 2012

After an 18-year break Finnish Death Metallers CONVULSE have returned and already played a few comeback shows in Finland this year. The band has also been confirmed to play Maryland Deathfest 2013, with more live appearances in the works for the near future. A new CONVULSE vinyl EP, with two brand-new tracks, is scheduled for […]

August 31, 2012

‘As Shadows Cover’, a track from Pennsylvania’s Black Metallers SHADOWS IN THE CRYPT‘s second full length release "Cryptic Communications", is currently streaming at this location. All further band info at www.facebook.com/shadowsinthecrypt

August 30, 2012

"The Gloomy Reflections Of Our Hidden Sorrows", the hard to find debut album of Mexican Death Metallers CENOTAPH, will be re-released on September 24, 2012 via Chaos Records. The album was remastered, includes original artwork by Polish artist Ryszard Wojtynski and features the "Tenebrous Apparitions" and "The Eternal Disgrace" 7" EPs as bonus. This one […]

August 29, 2012

"Antichrist", the new EP from Sweden’s Thrash Metallers DIE HARD, is available for a free stream and download at this location. The EP will officially be released as a vinyl 7" on August 31, 2012 and features the two tracks ‘Antichrist’ (an alternative version) and ‘Bloodlust’ (VENOM cover). DIE HARD’s upcoming full-length album, "Conjure The […]

August 28, 2012

On October 08, 2012 Yonkers, New York based technical Death / Grinders MALIGNANCY will release their new full length album "Eugenics" through Willowtip / Hammerheart Records. The album was recorded throughout 2010 – 2011 by Eliot Gellar at Gellar Cellar Studio in Mahopac, New York, mixed and mastered by Luca Minieri at Dissonant Studio in […]

August 27, 2012

To The Death Records have uploaded a "pre-taster" of the upcoming third TERRORAMA full-length "Genocide" at this location. The album is supposed to be released in October 2012. For more information check out www.myspace.com/terrorama or http://terrorama.bandcamp.com

August 24, 2012

Swedish Death Metallers SORCERY have inked a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of their second full length album. The band split up in 1997 and reformed in 2009, recording two demos before signing to Xtreem Music. SORCERY is currently working on their new album, over 20 years after their debut. Still untitled, it’s […]

August 23, 2012

On September 17, 2012 Chaos Records will release "The Opposition", the new MCD from Mexico’s EVIL ENTOURAGE. It features six tracks with special guest appearances from Fabiano Pena (THE ORDHER) and Tommy Dahlstrom (AEON). Here’s the tracklist: ‘Insidious’, ‘Swathe To Blind’, ‘From Inside I Burn’, ‘Oblitus Fidei’, ‘True – Rejected’ and ‘Eternal Disease’. You can […]

August 22, 2012

On October 01, 2012 Kaotoxin Records will release "Cannibalisme, Hérésie Et Autres Sauvageries", the debut full length from French Death Metallers SAVAGE ANNIHILATION. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Le Commencement’, ‘Dépeuplez Ce Monde De Vermines’, ‘Les Catacombes De L’Abomination (Pt.1)’, ‘Les Catacombes De L’Abomination (Pt.2)’, ‘Dévoré Par L’Humanité’, ‘La Marche Des Exhumés’, ‘Dans Un […]

August 21, 2012

French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE have returned to the scene with a new MCD entitled "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions". It features 3 exclusive brand new songs (+ 1 outro) and guest appearances of Eric Daniels (former ASPHYX guitarist, GRAND SUPREME BLOODCOURT) and Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, BONE GNAWER, ex – EDGE OF SANITY…). The MCD is available […]

August 20, 2012

North Carolina Thrashers EUGENIC DEATH will release their debut full length "Crimes Against Humanity" through Heaven and Hell Records on September 18, 2012. ICED EARTH guitarist Troy Seele makes a guest appearance on the track ‘Epitaph’. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Crimes Against Humanity’, ‘Indicative Deity’, ‘Medication Time’, ‘The Devil Waits’, ‘Plagued By Ignorance’, ‘Epitaph’ and […]

August 19, 2012

Polish Death Metallers DEPOPULATE have just released their debut EP "Till Man Exists No More". It was recorded at SH Studio in Katowice, Poland and mixed and mastered by Maels from the Polish band STROMMOUSSHELD. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Deranged I Slice’, ‘Pandemic Lust’, ‘Wastesoaked’, ‘Show Me The Way To Your Heart’ and […]

August 17, 2012

An exclusive stream of the title track from Pennsylvania’s SHADOWS IN THE CRYPT‘s "Cryptic Communications" can be checked out at this location. For all further info go to www.facebook.com/shadowsinthecrypt "Disease To Divide", the demo CD by New York classic Death Metallers THEVETAT (featuring members of CEREMONIUM, HEMLOCK and CEREBRAL HAEMORRAGE), is currently streaming at this […]

August 16, 2012

The editors of A DECADE IN THE GRAVE (NECRANASTASIS 1987-1997), the upcoming book about the Greek underground scene, have already finished interviews with VOMIT, DEATH COURIER, FUNERAL URN, NORDOR, SARCASTIC TERROR, and MORTAL PAIN. Still in the works are the features on NERGAL, OBSECRATION, SEPTICEMIA, FLAMES, DESPISE, ROTTING CHRIST, SEPTIC FLESH, EXHUMATION, NIGHTFALL, MEDIEVAL DEATH, […]

August 13, 2012

Canadian Death Metallers AUROCH have signed a deal with Polish label Hellthrasher Productions for the release of their new album "From Forgotten Worlds". The album features cover artwork by Danille Gauvin and has the following tracklist: ‘From Forgotten Worlds’, ‘Fleshless Ascension (Paths Of Dawn)’, ‘Slaves To A Flame Undying’, ‘Dregs Of Sanity’, ‘Talisman For Total […]

August 10, 2012

Sweden’s EVOCATION will release their fourth album "Illusions Of Grandeur" through Century Media Records on September 24, 2012 in Europe. Cover artist Xaay, who already worked with EVOCATION on the "Apocalyptic" album, has delivered the artwork for the new album once again. The album was recorded at IF Studios (IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED etc.) and […]

August 08, 2012

On September 03, 2012 Kaotoxin Records will release the debut full length "Scorn Aesthetics" from French Death Metallers AD PATRES. The band consists of drummer / founder and Seth member Alsvid, who has been part of many French Black Metal bands over the past 17 years, and members and ex – members of WITHDRAWN and […]

August 07, 2012

Iceland’s Death Metallers ANGIST have been signed by Abyss Records. The band’s self-released five-track EP, "Circle Of Suffering", was made available for the first time in North America by Abyss Records this summer and can be purchased at www.officialabyssrecords.com. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Wann at Emissary Studio. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Circle Of […]

August 04, 2012

Belgian melodic Black Metallers SAILLE have entered Shumcot Studios in Aartrijke (Belgium) with producer Reinier Schenk (GORATH, FLESHMOULD) to begin recording their as yet untitled new album, for a January 2013 release via Code666 Records. Keyboard player Dries Gaerdelen commented: "When creating our new album, I did research on and was inspired by several ancient […]

August 03, 2012

French Grindcore act UNSU have just released their first ever music video for the song ‘The Filthy’. It was directed by Jordan Saunders of Dead Parrot Productions. The video was shot on July 09 and 10, 2012 at la Rumeur (Lille, France) and l’Hôtel de la musique (Roubaix, France) and features very special guest appearance […]

August 02, 2012

DECLINE OF THE I is a French project led by A.K. from VORKREIST, MERRIMACK, etc. The debut album "Inhibition" will be released via Agonia Records on September 25, 2012 in Europe and November 06, 2012 in North America. Video teasers are available here and here. Sound samples can be found at band’s official myspace profile […]

July 27, 2012

Swedish Death Metallers DIABOLICAL have released a pre-production teaser for their upcoming fifth album "Neogenesis" at this location. Vocalist and guitarist Sverker Widgren comments: "The recording is well under way and the results are very pleasing so far to say the least. However, it will take a while before we can share any of the actual […]

July 26, 2012

"Now… Submit Your Flesh To The Master’s Imagination", the debut full length by Portugal’s Death Metallers UNDERSAVE, was released on July 09, 2012 by War Productions. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Paulo Vieira at Brugo Sound Studios and Moshpit Studios during the end of 2011. Artwork was supplied by André Coelho. The […]

July 25, 2012

On August 03, 2012 Cyclone Empire will release a new 2-song FACEBREAKER 7" entitled "Zombie God". The EP is limited to 333 copies in white vinyl and 333 copies in black vinyl and comes with an additional lyric sheet. The cover art was done by Mark Riddick. Chaos Records have just released the vinyl edition […]

July 24, 2012

SADISTIC INTENT, L.A.’s undisputed kings of old school Death Metal, will finally conquer Europe with a full length tour in September this year. The tour kicks off on September 01 at Denmark’s Kill-Town Death Fest and ends on September 16 at the Incubate Festival in the Netherlands. The complete dates can be found in our […]

July 20, 2012

On July 16, 2012 Tanquam Aegri Somnia have released DEHUMAN‘s "Black Throne Of All Creation" on 12" LP (under official license from Kaotoxin Records). The LP is available in two editions: regular black vinyl and a red vinyl version that is limited to 100 copies. Both LP and CD versions can be ordered at www.kaotoxin.com. […]

July 19, 2012

Pulverised Records have signed American / Swedish Doom / Death Metallers SKELETAL SPECTRE. The band is fronted by Vanessa Nocera (WOODEN STAKE, SCAREMAKER, etc) and already released two full-length albums via Razorback Records. A brand new track ‘Bone Dust’, taken off the upcoming new album "Voodoo Dawn", is now available for streaming at this location. For […]

July 18, 2012

German Death Metallers OBSCENITY will release their 8th album "Atrophied In Anguish" on September 14, 2012 through Apostasy Records. The album was recorded at Soundlodge Studio (GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER, DEW-SCENTED) with producer Jörg Uken and is the band’s first release since 2006’s "Where Sinners Bleed". The band has issued the following statement: "Atrophied In Anguish" […]

July 17, 2012

AVULSED‘s performance at AltaVoz Festival, which took place on October 16, 2011 in Medellin, Colombia, has been uploaded at this location. The show is 55 minutes long, it was recorded with many cameras, has a great picture quality and was shown live on TV. The guitarist that you can see on the right is Miguel […]

July 16, 2012

Swedish Death Metallers DIABOLICAL have started recording their fifth album "Neogenesis" at Necromorbus Studio in June. Guitarist / vocalist Sverker Widgren, who produced the band’s 2008 release "The Gallery Of Bleeding Art", is once again handling production duties. Guitarist Carl Stjärnlöv explains the album title: "Apart from being a physiological term, the title "Neogenesis" translates […]

July 15, 2012

MUTILATED‘s "In Memoriam" double LP will be released in 2012 on Triumph ov Death / OPN Records. Deluxe copies will be available on subscription only through the label and will feature two 180 gram 33 rpm LPs with MUTILATED’s ’88 & ’91 demos + live material, never before seen photographs, a t-shirt and an exclusive 7" […]

July 14, 2012

In collaboration with Apoch’s Metal Review, "Reaper’s Consecration", the new EP by Mexico’s ZOMBIEFCATION, is now streaming in its entirety at this location. The stream will only be available for a very short limited time period which ends this coming Sunday. After two demos and 2011’s "Ascend To Chaos" EP, Finland’s GOREPHILIA have now released […]

July 13, 2012

Hungarian Death Metallers SIN OF GOD have been signed by PRC Music. The band’s debut full length "Limbus" will be released on CD and digital formats on December 04, 2012. You can listen to the track ‘Seeds Ov Death And Pain’ at this location. For more info, check out www.facebook.com/sinofgodhu Indianapolis’ Crusty Crossover Thrashers RADIATION […]

July 12, 2012

"Excruciating Intestinal Lacerations", the debut full length by UK’s brutal Death Metallers ENGORGEMENT , will be released on July 17, 2012 via Comatose Music. It was mixed and mastered at 16th Cellar Studio in Italy and the album’s artwork was created by Andrey Kroms. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Ejaculation Over Defiled Human Remains’, ‘Paraplegic […]

July 11, 2012

The pre-sales for the new self-titled CRYPTOPSY album will begin on Friday July 13, 2012 and it will only be available through their new website www.cryptopsy.ca (which will be online on Friday as well). As a special thanks to the pre-sale participants, the band has decided to give some digital goodies. First, on August 14, […]

July 10, 2012

"Beyond Salvation", the debut full-length by Swedish Black Metallers FLAGELLATED SERAPH, will be released on July 23, 2012 via Hellthrasher Productions. The album was mixed and mastered by Magnus Devo Andersson in Endarker (MARDUK, OFERMOD , NEFANDUS , IXXI , etc.) and the tracklist reads like this: ‘Reminiscence Of The Serpent’, ‘He Who Bears The […]

July 09, 2012

Portugal’s PESTIFER will start recording their debut full-length album with producer / sound-engineer Bruno Silva at Estudio213 in Porto, Portugal. A few song titles are: ‘Brutal Eruption Of Chaos’, ‘Nothing Remains’, ‘Mars Exulti’, ‘Rage In The Dark’, ‘Awaken By Death’ and ‘Carved In Flesh’. More info at www.facebook.com/pestiferofficial Sweden’s MORBUS CHRON will release a vinyl […]

July 07, 2012

Polish Death Metallers MASACHIST have just completed work on their second full-length "Scorned". The follow-up to 2009’s "Death March Fury" was recorded in mid 2011 at Monroe Sound Studio, with final production touches taken care of by guitarist Aro. The band consists of Thrufel (ex – AZARATH, ex – YATTERING) and Daray (DIMMU BORGIR, ex […]

July 06, 2012

New England’s Black Metallers AUTOLATRY are set to embark upon a massive U.S. tour in support of their self-released EP "Of The Land". The tour will kick off on July 12, 2012 in Worcester, MA with cities and venues confirmed through August 02, 2012. The band will remain on the road for another three weeks […]

July 05, 2012

Polish Death / Thrashers NEYRA are currently looking for a label, willing to release their debut full length "Madness In Progress". A video for the song ‘Mors Nigra’ (taken from the album) can already be checked out at this location. All further info and sound samples at www.myspace.com/neyraband or www.facebook.com/neyraband

July 03, 2012

Illinois-based Viking Thrashers THE HORDE have signed with Abyss Records for the follow-up for the release to 2011’s "Thy Blackened Reign". Guitarist Tim Matthews comments: "The HORDE are thrilled to have signed with Abyss Records. This is a match made in Valhalla as they will suit up in their armor and go to war with […]

June 30, 2012

"Engravings Of A Gruesome Epitaph", the debut full length by Italy’s old school Death Metallers ERODED, is out now through Konqueror Records. For more info go to www.facebook.com/pages/Eroded/275142542527658 or www.facebook.com/konquerorrecords. French Black / Thrash Metallers BLACK HAMMER have released their first 4 song MCD in early June 2012 via Forgotten Wisdom Productions. A MLP version will be […]

June 29, 2012

Re-united New York Thrashers PRIME EVIL will release a brandnew EP entitled “Evilution” via Infernö Records (www.inferno-records.net) in mid-July. The EP will feature the three new songs ‘Crucifixion Aftermath’, ‘Barbarick Rites’ and ‘Evilution Decree’ and it will be available as a digipak CD as well as on cassette. More info at www.primeevil.net or www.facebook.com/real.prime.evil "Enigmatic […]

June 27, 2012

"Netherwards", the debut full-length by Seattle, Washington based Doom / Death Metallers ANHEDONIST, is out now on Nuclear Winter Records (co-released with Parasitic Records). This LP version (black vinyl limited to 350 copies, silver vinyl limited to 150 copies) comes with a 12-page booklet and artwork by Alex Brown. More info and ordering details at www.nuclearwinterrecords.com […]

June 26, 2012

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS are currently working on the follow-up album to 2010’s "Murderer". The new full length will be entitled "Godless" and some songtitles are ‘Snakes Of The Low’, ‘Surrounded By The Dead’, ‘New Dawn’ and ‘Face The Enemy’. For regular updates check out their official website www.deus-otiosus.com or www.facebook.com/deusotiosus.dk Disgorge Media have just […]

June 25, 2012

On July 09, 2012 Chaos Records and Dark Blasphemies will co-release UNCONSECRATED‘s "Awakening In The Cemetery Grave" with a vinyl LP version to follow later in the year. "Awakening In The Cemetery Grave" features all material the Spanish old school Death Metallers have recorded to date, including the "Unconsecrated Cemetery" demo from 2006, the "Dark […]

June 23, 2012

“World Of Myths”, 1993’s debut full length by Swedish Prog-Death Metallers CRYPT OF KERBEROS, has just been re-issued through Pulverised Records as an exclusive digipak CD with brand new artwork and layout. The booklet also includes live and studio images from the band’s active years and liner notes by CRYPT OF KERBEROS drummer Mattias Borgh. […]

June 22, 2012

GRAVE – who have just returned from a touring trip to South America – will release their 10th studio album “Endless Procession Of Souls” on August 27, 2010 in Europe. The cover artwork was again done by Costin Chioreanu who also worked with GRAVE on the two previous studio albums. Costin has not only done the […]

June 20, 2012

GRAVEHILL will play the Goregon Massacre Fest III this weekend, which takes place on Friday, June 22 and Saturday June 23 at the East End Outdoor Annex in Portland, OR. GRAVEHILL will perform alongside CARDIAC ARREST, CIANIDE, PHOBIA and many more. For details and ticket info visit this location. More GRAVEHILL at www.facebook.com/gravehill

June 19, 2012

"Stillbirth", the debut full-length from Swedish Death Metallers FETUS STENCH , is now available via Abyss Records. You can check out one of the tracks (‘Bashed, Defaced And Disfigured’) at this location. The album’s tracklist reads like this: ‘Meat Grinder Flesh Obliteration’, ‘Stillborn Son’, ‘Brennkommando’, ‘The Outer Island’, ‘Severe Suffering’, ‘Necrosis’, ‘Bashed, Defaced And Disfigured’, […]

June 18, 2012

Japanese Thrashers FASTKILL have released a brand new tracked entitled ‘Die In The Pentagram’, off their latest album "Bestial Thrashing Bulldozer" at the Pulverised Records SoundCloud Page. The album will receive a North American and European licensing distribution exclusively through Pulverised Records. More info at http://fastkill.gooside.com Swedish NONEXIST, featuring former ARCH ENEMY and current HEARSE […]

June 15, 2012

A recently re-recorded and remixed version of "Skeletal Vortex", the 2008 release of Baton Rouge based Death Metallers SUTURE, is available now via Soulflesh Collector Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Oblivion’, ‘Escaping The Confines Of My Skin’, ‘Skeletal Vortex’, ‘Opprobbrium’, ‘Black Blood Progeny’, ‘Exiled To Undead’, ‘Crude Methods Of Punishment’, ‘In A State Of […]

June 14, 2012

Pennsylvania’s Crust / Black Metallers THE BEYOND will enter Welfare Line Studio in West Chester, PA next month to lay down the tracks for "Frostbitepanzerfuck", the full-length follow up to the "Gross Encounters Of The Sacrificial Rite" split 7" with THE LURKING CORPSES, which came out earlier this year. The album is scheduled for a […]

June 13, 2012

"Age Of Perversion", the second album by France’s OFFENDING, is out now through Deepsend Records. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Infested By His Burden’, ‘Within This World’, ‘Modern Enslavement’, ‘Dominion XXI’, ‘Religion Depravity’, ‘Age Of Perversion’, ‘Hopeless Submission’, ‘Raped By Religion’ and ‘Devotion’. For all further info go to www.offending.fr German Thrashers EXUMER have been confirmed to […]

June 12, 2012

Swedish Death Metallers FETUS STENCH will release their debut full-length, "Stillbirth", on June 15, 2012 via Abyss Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Meat Grinder Flesh Obliteration’, ‘Stillborn Son’, ‘Brennkommando’, ‘The Outer Island’, ‘Severe Suffering’, ‘Necrosis’, ‘Bashed, Defaced And Disfigured’, ‘Descending Into The Realm Of The Dead’ and ‘By Butchery Divorced’. The band recently posted […]

June 09, 2012

"Severing Humanity", the debut album by California’s DEADLY REMAINS, has just been released through Deepsend Records. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Apocalyptic Birth’, ‘Cosmic Necrosis’, ‘Equilibrium Obsolete’, ‘Home Invasion’, ‘Human Trafficking’, ‘Instincts Of Flesh’, ‘Memories Of Defilement’, ‘Psalm Of Impurity’, ‘Scriptures Of Foreign Tongues’ and ‘Severing Humanity’. For more info check out www.facebook.com/deadlyremainsofficial

June 08, 2012

"Odd Ethics", the newest EP from Italian Death Metal act HUMANGLED, is now available via Abyss Records. It was recorded at Italy’s Mel-1 Studios and mixed / mastered at Unisound Studio in Örebro, Sweden by Dan Swanö. The cover art was designed by artist Marko Somero. HUMANGLED recently also released a video for the track […]

June 07, 2012

The new CRYPTBORN 7" has just been released through Detest Records (www.detestrecords.com). This summer, the band will play at the Hammer Open Air Festival in Finland and at the 3rd edition of the Kill Town Death Fest in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ordo MCM have announced the following three new releases in the coming months: KLAGE DER […]

June 06, 2012

Nuclear Winter Records have a repress of the GRAVE MIASMA "Realm Of Evoked Doom" MCD and TEITANBLOOD "Black Purtenance Of Evil" CD back in stock again. Both items have been unavailable for a longer period of time, so this is a good chance to finally complete your collection. Check out www.nuclearwinterrecords.com for more details. Seven years […]

June 05, 2012

MASTER‘s eleventh full-length album "The New Elite" will be released through Pulverised Records on July 09 2012 in Europe and August 14, 2012 in North America. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Shaark Studios (ROOT, FLESHLESS, etc) with artwork and layout designed by German graphic artist Mark Bridgeman. Phoenix, Arizona based Horror Punks CALABRESE […]

June 03, 2012

French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE have finally completed the mix of their upcoming MCD / EP "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions" which should be out in the coming months. One of the songs, ‘Aftermath: Curse’, a collaboration with Rogga Johansson of Swedish PAGANIZER, can already be checked out at the band’s official myspace site. […]

June 02, 2012

After two years of silence Polish Death Metallers HELLSPAWN return with their second album entitled "The Great Red Dragon". It will be released on June 06, 2012 through Wydawnictwo Muzyczne Psycho. The material was recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered at Hellspawn Studio by the frontman of the band – Mariusz Konieczny. The graphical layout of […]

May 31, 2012

EXTERMINATION ANGEL has successfully completed its engagement at Maryland Deathfest X. According to founding member The Barbarian: "Deathfest was an incredible success for us. We feel truly humbled and honored to have shared the stage with so many legendary acts. Thanks to all who journeyed from near and far to see us and the promoters […]

May 25, 2012

Tanquam Aegri Somnia, a new label from Belgium, is releasing DEHUMAN‘s debut full-length, "Black Throne Of All Creation" on vinyl. The album is being offered as a standard LP and limited edition (100 copies) red LP and is scheduled for release on July 02, 2012. The CD version will be out on May 28, 2012 […]

May 24, 2012

Swedish old school Deathers PUTERAEON have released their first official video for ‘Flesh Architect’, a track taken from their upcoming new album “Cult Cthulhu”, which will be out on June 01, 2012 through Cyclone Empire Records. You can check it out at this location. "Hallucinating In Resurrecture", the debut from UK’s trio BINAH, will be […]

May 23, 2012

DIABOLICAL have started the pre-production for their fifth album and will begin recording in June. "We have more than enough material written and pre-produced already, and we are confident that this album will be a milestone for DIABOLICAL as a band and for Metal as a genre" says guitarist Carl Stjärnlöv. The recording will take […]

May 22, 2012

Abyss Records will re-issue the out-of-print THE GATES OF SLUMBER debut full-length CD "The Awakening" this fall. Originally released in 2004, the Abyss Records re-issue will feature cover art (from the limited-edition double vinyl edition) painted by Ken Kelly (MANOWAR, KISS, CONAN) along with an exclusive bonus track. Here’s the complete tracklisting: ‘Resurrection From The […]

May 16, 2012

Orlando, Florida’s DRUID LORD have released a new, very limited, 2 track EP, entitled "Druid Death Cult" via Doomentia Records (www.doomentia.com). It comes in two versions (die hard blue vinyl and evil black), as a gatefold with poster and insert. All artwork was done by horror, gore artist Mark Riddick. Both tracks were recorded at […]

May 15, 2012

Greyhaze Records have signed WARFATHER, the new band by ex – MORBID ANGEL vocalist / bassplayer Steve Tucker. In an official statement Tucker stated: “This is my new band; it will be my main focus… it is my kind of Death Metal.” Tucker has moved on to guitar with this project. “I have always played […]

May 14, 2012

DARK BLASPHEMIES RECORDS from Spain have launched a new website. To celebrate this special event they are selling MORBIDER’s "When Darkness Returns" CD and EMBALMED’s "Boiling Humans" CD together for only 9,- Euro / 10 US $ (+ shipping). This offer lasts until May 20, 2012, so if you’re interested make sure to check out […]

May 12, 2012

INCANTATION are teaming up with their long-time friends IMMOLATION for a series of dates in Brazil. Guitarist Alexander Bouks and band founder John McEntee commented: "This is going to be some historical shows to be sharing the stage with our longtime brothers in IMMOLATION. We are ready to devastate the Brazilian Metal legions with our […]

May 10, 2012

Agonia Records will release the new, self-titled album by Swedish NECROVATION on June 26, 2012 in Europe and August 14, 2012 in the US as a standard CD, limited 12” gatefold heavy vinyl with 8 pages booklet (first 100 copies of the vinyl on a heavy navy blue vinyl with white haze) and digital download. […]

May 08, 2012

Italian Death Metallers BLOOD OF SEKLUSION have just released their first album "Caustic Deathpath To Hell" via Butchered Records (US). For news, samples and general info check out their facebook page www.facebook.com/bloodofseklusion or www.butcheredrecords.com. DENIAL OF GOD will release the follow up to their “The Horrors Of Satan” debut on Friday the 13th of July […]

May 06, 2012

Phoenix, Arizona based Horror Punks CALABRESE have revealed the title for their upcoming new full length. The album will be entitled "Dayglo Necros" and is scheduled for a July 01, 2012 release. You can already pre-order your copy through the band’s website. All pre-orders will be shipped a few weeks before the official release date […]

May 05, 2012

Bass player Martin “Tore” Toresson has left EVOCATION. Here’s his official statement: “Due to a lack of motivation I have decided to quit EVOCATION. It feels like a big release, even if it was a very hard decision to take. My time in EVOCATION has given me a lot of great memories, many new friends […]

May 04, 2012

"People From The Lands Of Vit" from Bulgarian Death Metal act ENTHRALLMENT has just been released by United Guttural Records. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Chronicle Of Sorrow’, ‘Devoted To Delusion’, ‘Psychological Storm’, ‘A Full Land Of Worms… From The River To The Void’, ‘Chemical Romance’, ‘Obsessed By Just Anger’, ‘Walking Through The Thorns’, ‘Fruits Of […]

May 03, 2012

US Black Metallers AVERSE SEFIRA have split-up. The band was formed in 1996, performed with bands like DARK FUNERAL, GORGOROTH, WATAIN, MARDUK, 1349, ABSU, ANTAEUS and SECRETS OF THE MOON and achieved a wider exposure when they signed to Candlelight Records in 2007 and released their fourth album "Advent Parallax", the following year. Formal farewell […]

May 02, 2012

On May 22, 2012 Chicago’s CARDIAC ARREST will release their fourth full length "Vortex Of Violence" through Ibex Moon Records. Guitarist Tom Knizner had this to say about the release and the recent addition of drummer Nick Gallichio: "Well, the new CARDIAC ARREST album, "Vortex Of Violence" is about to be unleashed. We have been […]

April 26, 2012

Belgium’s Death Metallers EMPTINESS (featuring members of ENTHRONED) have released a video for the track ‘It And I’ taken from their newest full-length "Error". The video was shot in the band’s own Blackout Studios and can be viewed at this location. All further info on the band you may find at www.emptiness.be

April 25, 2012

Australian based label Abysmal Records have just released a new Split 7" EP. This little vinyl gem is a joint venture of New South Wales Deathers INNSMOUTH and Brisbane Black / Thrashers MONGRELS CROSS. Expect nothing less than a lethal dose of violent and intense underground Metal in its purest form, done the Australian way. […]

April 24, 2012

To The Death / K2 Records will release a compilation LP from Swedish Thrashers DAMIEN, entitled "Memorandum". The double gatefold vinyl is limited to 500 copies (the first 100 in splatter vinyl) and will feature the band’s five demo tapes "Egypt Eyes" (1985), "Hammer Of The Gods" (1986), "Onslaught Without Mercy" (1986), "Chapter One" (1987) […]

April 21, 2012

VORE have signed with Germany’s AFM Records. The deal will see a re-release of VORE’s most recent album "Gravehammer" (which was released by the band in December of last year) on July 20, 2012 on CD and vinyl. Barely a month after its release, "Gravehammer" had already reached the # 4 spot on Amazon.com’s Death […]

April 20, 2012

Abyss Records will release three new titles this month, including "Against All Odds (on April 27) from Irish epic Black Metallers ETERNAL HELCARAXE, "Holy Wrath" from Latvian Death / Sludge unit DISEIM (on April 30) and "The Seth Avalanche" EP (also on April 30) from Swedish Death / Thrashers SEPTEKH. More info at www.officialabyssrecords.com Apostasy […]

April 19, 2012

ONHEIL have just entered the studio with producers Bart Hennephof (TEXTURES) and Yuma van Eekelen (EXIVIOUS, ex – PESTILENCE) to record their next album "Storm Is Coming" which is scheduled to be released in the fall. You can check out a video for the track ‘Nemesis’ Light Fading’ from their previous album "Razor" at this […]

April 18, 2012

UNCONSECRATED‘s "Awakening In The Cemetery Grave" will be co-released by Chaos Records and Dark Blasphemies in June, with a vinyl edition to follow later in the year. It features all material that the band has recorded to date (both demos "Unconsecrated Cemetery" and "Dark Awakening" from 2006 and 2007 respectively, as well as 2010’s "Slave […]

April 17, 2012

Since we get requests about it every now and then, we have finally added scans of the entire VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE columns, that originally appeared in the German Horror Infernal magazine from July 1991 to April 1993. You can download rar files (that include the column pages and the magazine cover) of each single […]

April 16, 2012

On May 01, 2012 Selfmadegod Records will be releasing the "In Permanent Twilight" MCD by Uppsala, Sweden-based Death / Crust act USURPRESS. It was recorded and mixed by Lawrence Mackrory in Blueflame Studio and Great Scot! Audio. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Pleasing The Usurpress’, ‘Unpunished’, ‘I Am An Empire’, ‘The Initiated (Will Fall)’, […]

April 14, 2012

Nuclear Winter Records have re-released DEAD CONGREGATION‘s "Purifying Consecrated Ground" on MCD since the Konqueror Records and Enucleation Records versions are both sold out for some time already. More info at www.nuclearwinterrecords.com The new BEGRIME EXEMIOUS full length "Visions Of The Scourge" has just been released by Dark Descent Records. The follow-up to 2010’s "Impending […]

April 11, 2012

Polish Black Metallers UPIR will release a 6 track digipak CD entitled "Possession" via Eastside Records in May / June 2012. Band contact: upir666@hotmail.com

April 10, 2012

On May 15, 2012 badGod Music will release the debut CD "Hacked To Perfection" from Florida’s Death Metal duo NEVER TO ARISE. Here’s the tracklist: ‘The Femicidal Impulse’, ‘Hyperbaric Torture Chamber’, ‘Sloppy Surgery’, ‘In Debasement’, ‘Mutilation Supreme’, ‘Bereft of Conscience’, ‘I Made Her Famous’, ‘Snuff Film Superstar’, ‘Devoured by Wolves’, ‘Misogynistic Acts of Barbaric Sadism’. […]

April 05, 2012

The complete BLOODSOAKED discography is available for streaming at www.bloodsoaked.stereokiller.com now. Included are 2007’s "Brutally Butchered", 2009’s "Sadistic Deeds…Grotesque Memories" and 2011’s "The Death Of Hope", all of which are available through Comatose Music. The albums continue to be available at www.bloodsoaked.bandcamp.com as well. A video for the song ‘No God’ can be found at […]

March 28, 2012

The anticipated sophomore full-length from Death / Doom duo ENCOFFINATION, "O’ Hell, Shine In Thy Whited Sepulchres" will be available on vinyl this April via Selfmadegod Records: 111 copies on white vinyl and 389 copies on black vinyl. You can pre-order your copy now at www.selfmadegod.com ‘Maledicte’, a track from VORKREIST’s upcoming fourth album "Sigil […]

March 27, 2012

Singapore’s DEMISOR have signed a deal with Pulverised Records. The band was founded in 1987 and ever since released the "Mestectomy" demo in 1990 and the "Oral Climax" demo in 1992 as well as several split albums. They are currently working on brand new material for an upcoming as-yet-untitled EP, which will be released later […]

March 24, 2012

Florida’s MASSACRE have signed a deal with Century Media. The band’s line-up consists of original band members Rick Rozz (guitar) and Terry Butler (bass) as well as Ed Webb (ex – DIABOLIC, also in DESTINED TO RUIN and GENERICHRIST) on vocals and Mike Mazzonetto (ex – PAIN PRINCIPLE) on drums. 2 new songs (‘Back From […]

March 21, 2012

Norwegian experimental Black Metal band, MESOPOTAMIA, who recently signed to Abyss Records, has posted a pre-production demo of the song ‘The Summoning Of Erra’ from their forthcoming debut album at www.reverbnation.com/mesopotamia. The band will enter the studio in the early Spring to record the album, which is set to be released later this year. Earlier […]

March 20, 2012

The first 7" by French NECROWRETCH is available now from Detest Records. The band is currently working on their debut album which will be recorded in August this year at Blackout Multimedia Studio in Brussels, Belgium after the band’s live appearance at the Hell’s Pleasure Festival. It will be released on CD and LP through […]

March 16, 2012

Swedish Death Metallers FETUS STENCH have released another new song from their upcoming album "Stillbirth", entitled ‘Stillborn Son’ at this location. The album is scheduled for a Summer 2012 release via Abyss Records. On April 30, 2012, FETUS STENCH will be celebrating the release of "Stillbirth" with a release party at Metal Club in Karlstad, […]

March 14, 2012

Serbia’s NOMINAL ABUSE will be releasing their new full length "Behind The Vanishing Values" on March 30, 2012 via Magnetix Records. It will be available as a physical disc and digital download. The first video off the record for ‘Embarrassment And Pressure’ can be checked out at this location. Mexico’s X-REVIEWS have just issued the […]

March 13, 2012

French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE have posted samples of their pre-production / demo 2011 at www.myspace.com/afflictiongate. All three songs will appear on their upcoming MCD "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions" which will released via German Metal Inquisition Records before this Summer. Century Media Records have signed MORBUS CHRON from Sweden. The band commented on this […]

March 11, 2012

Here’s an official statement by ELECTROCUTION guitarist Alex Guadagnoli: "ELECTROCUTION and "Inside The Unreal" apparently were never forgotten by Death Metal fans and we thankfully felt this support and respect for 20 years now. We thought it’s time to give something back, especially after watching the price of original used copies reaching $100 each on […]

March 10, 2012

INCANTATION have issued a number of statements regarding their upcoming new album and the unfortunate passing of former bass player, Joey "Fingers" Lombard… John McEntee: "We are currently working on our new album, which we have about 80% finished. We have a lot more ideas to work on. I am very happy with the way […]

March 09, 2012

F.D.A. Records have signed German Death Metallers CHAPEL OF DISEASE. The band’s first four song demo "Death Evoked" will be released on April 13, 2012, limited to 166 hand-numbered copies. T-shirt / cassette bundles will be available as well. CHAPEL OF DISEASE plan to release their debut album on CD and LP at the end […]

March 08, 2012

Poland’s Grindcore squad ANTIGAMA a currently recording a new MCD entitled "Stop The Chaos". The mastering and mixing will be handled by the band’s longtime friend and producer Szymon Czech (NYIA, THIRD DEGREE) and the MCD is scheduled to be released in May via Selfmadegod Records. A trailer that documents the recording sessions can be […]

March 07, 2012

Chaos Records have signed Mexico City’s THE SUFFERING for the release of their debut full-length later this year. The band was formed at the end of 1996, features ex and current members of CENOTAPH and DENIAL and released a self-titled demo in October of 1998 via Vision D Records. In April 2012 Mexico’s INFINITUM OBSCURE […]

March 06, 2012

US Death / Thrashers LOATHSOME are currently working on their debut full length which will be released via Razorback Records later this year. The band consists of members from DECREPITAPH, KAIJU and WOODEN STAKE and already recorded a demo in 2010 ("Lepers Of The Loathsome"). More info at www.facebook.com/Loathsome666666

March 05, 2012

In about three months Chaos Records in cooperation with Dark Blasphemies Records will release a compilation CD of UNCONSECRATED entitled "Awakening In The Cemetery Grave" that contains all tracks the band ever recorded so far. The entire material was remastered in Germany last year and the CD will feature a 16 pages boooklet, an additional […]

March 04, 2012

Brazilian Thrashers WOSLOM are currently working on the last details of their first European tour supporting their debut album "Time To Rise" with around 30 concerts in 8 countries. The band is already confirmed for the "SWR Barroselas Metalfest XV", which will take place from April 26 – 30, 2012 in Portugal. For more information […]

February 29, 2012

"Unholy Exaltation Of Fullmoon Perversity" from Portland-based trio WEREGOAT (featuring members of RITUAL NECROMANCY, ALDEBERAN and more) is now available through Dark Descent Records. The album features cover artwork by Putrid, was mastered by VK and includes the following tracks: ‘Nuclear Cunt’, ‘The Hideous Stench Of Occult Slaughter’, ‘By The Light Of The Moon’, ‘Abysmal […]

February 28, 2012

GRAVEHILL drummer Rhett "Thorgrimm" Davis has issued the following update: "2012 began with a line-up change for GRAVEHILL. We added two new full-time guitarists known as CC DeKill and Hell Messiah to replace Matt Hellfiend and Bodybag Bob due to their momentous schedule for EXHUMED. These new guitarists will participate in the next full length […]

February 25, 2012

Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, RIBSPREADER, DEMIURG, THE GROTESQUERY, BONE GNAWER, REVOLTING etc.) has teamed-up with Jörgen Sandström (GRAVE, KRUX, TORTURE DIVISION) and Paul Speckmann (MASTER, DEATH STRIKE, ABOMINATION) for a new project named MEGASCAVENGER. The debut 7" EP "Songs Of Flesh: Part I" will be released via Polish Selfmadegod Records this month. It features the two tracks […]

February 24, 2012

EXUMER will be playing a series of live shows in Argentina, Chile and Brazil in May and June, 2012 together with Danish Thrashers ARTILLERY. Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: "We have been waiting for this moment for a long, long time! It’s a huge milestone in our career to return to Brazil after 24 years, where […]

February 23, 2012

Japan’s Speed / Thrash Metallers FASTKILL have been signed by Pulverised Records. Ever since their origin in 1996 the band has released a couple of demos and split EPs as well as three full length albums ("Infernal Thrashing Holocaust" – 2004, "Nuclear Thrashing Attack" – 2007 and "Bestial Thrashing Bulldozer" – 2011). "Bestial Thrashing Bulldozer" will now […]

February 20, 2012

As a little taste for the upcoming fourth full-length album Hellthrasher Productions will release a new DEMONIC SLAUGHTER MCD entitled "Dark Essence" in March 2012. A trailer was posted at this location. For all further info check out www.hellthrasher.com, www.myspace.com/demonicslaughter Polish Death Metallers CENTURION have signed a contract with Psycho Records for the release of their second […]

February 18, 2012

"Desperate Truth", the debut album by Japanese Death Thrashers VOIDD, that originally came out on Evil Records in 1993 (re-released on vinyl by HMSS in 2007 only in a super limited number of 105 copies) will be re-released by China’s AreaDeath Productions with extended layout / packaging, all lyrics and tons of rare photos. The […]

February 17, 2012

The remastered PROTECTOR vinyl re-releases "Misanthrophy" (green vinyl + "Protector Of Death" demo as bonus), "Golem" and "Urm The Mad" will be out through To The Death Records on March 15, 2012 (official distribution through Blood Harvest and High Roller Records). A strictly limited "Wolfsburg" package (100 copies) includes black / red / yellow vinyls […]

February 16, 2012

"Perpetual Scorn", the debut demo of Spanish Death Metallers NECROVEN, is available now through the band (necrovendeathmetal@gmail.com) or Filthy Cave Records (www.filthycaverecords.com). NECROVEN is currently working on their first album, to be released by Memento Mori (CD) and Satanic Skinhead Propaganda (LP). For sound samples go here http://necroven.bandcamp.com On March 23, 2012 F.D.A. Records will release […]

February 14, 2012

The upcoming second album by Los Angeles Thrashers HEXEN will be entitled "Being And Nothingness". It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Vivid Tone Recording Studio by producer Rich Bruce and the cover artwork was created by Kristian Wåhlin / Necrolord (KING DIAMOND, DISSECTION, EMPEROR, etc). The album will contain nine tracks, closing with an […]

February 09, 2012

Three years after the release of their debut full-length album “One With The Dead” Spanish Death Metallers GRAVEYARD return to the scene with a new mini CD through Pulverised Records entitled “The Altar Of Sculpted Skulls”, featuring four never before released tracks plus two remixed and re-mastered older tracks. The cover artwork was created by […]

February 08, 2012

F.D.A. Records will release the second album from Netherlands’ MASSIVE ASSAULT on March 02, 2012 in Germany and April 04, 2012 worldwide. The album is entitled "Death Strike" and features the following tracks: ‘Driven Towards Death’, ‘Cycle Of Violence’, ‘Operation Anthropoid’, ‘Finished Sympathy’, ‘Turning Tides’, ‘Pride’, ‘Dismal Life’, ‘Aggressive Depression’, ‘Chained’ and ‘Plead Not Guilty’. […]

February 07, 2012

Century Media Records have signed French old school Death Metallers NECROWRETCH. The band’s guitarist / vocalist Vlad comments: “We are of course very happy and proud to join the Century Media Records family in which we already feel really comfortable! We are convinced that this collaboration is for us a unique chance to work in […]

February 06, 2012

Iron Pegasus Records will soon release an album by SADISTIC INTENT entitled "Official Bootleg". Originally the band never intended to release these recordings, but due to the fact that bootlegs have already popped up (that are being sold for ridiculous prices), they decided to put them out in a proper way (with background info, etc). "Official Bootleg" will […]

February 04, 2012

The cover artwork of NAGLFAR‘s upcoming album “Téras” was created by DARK TRANQUILLITY’s Niklas Sundin, who already worked for bands such as IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, AT THE GATES and many others. The cover only shows a part of the overall motive which is going to be shown in its entirety with the release of […]

February 03, 2012

KREATOR‘s new album "Phantom Antichrist" is currently being produced at Fascination Street Studio with producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, SOILWORK, DEVIN TOWNSEND, AMON AMARTH) in Örebro, Sweden. The album will be released through Nuclear Blast on June 01, 2012 (Europe) / June 05, 2012 (North America). One of the new songs will already make it […]

February 02, 2012

On February 27, 2012 Chaos Records will release FUNERAL WHORE‘s debut full length "Step Into Damnation". The album track ‘Wasteland Of Corpses’ can be streamed at this location. The complete album tracklist reads like this: ‘Eternal Genocide’, ‘Wasteland Of Corpses’, ‘Obidience’, ‘Camp Blood’, ‘El Salvador Death Squad’, ‘Step Into Damnation’, ‘The Bitch Died’, ‘Pierce My Flesh’, […]

February 01, 2012

Deathgasm Records, in co-operation with Orchestrated Misery Recordings, will be releasing "They Come At Night", the debut full-length from Indiana’s NOCTURNAL TORMENT on February 09, 2012. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Vile Affliction’, ‘Alternative Reality’, ‘Cycle Of Life’, ‘Fresh Flesh Fetish’, ‘Bleeding’, ‘Sweet Decay’, ‘Forever Eternal Darkness’, ‘They Come At Night’ and ‘Primordial Existence’. NOCTURNAL […]

January 31, 2012

Illinois-based Viking Thrashers THE HORDE have released a video for the song ‘Odin’s Blood’ off their latest release, "Thy Blackened Reign"; out now on Stormspell Records. To check out the video  visit this location.

January 30, 2012

Poland’s Black / Deathers STILLBORN have published a video for the song ‘Stillborn II’ from their last album "Los Asesinos Del Sur" at this location. It was recorded in winter 2011 / 2012, written and directed by Ataman Tolovy, the band’s bassist, while in the lead role you can see Killer, the band’s vocalist and […]

January 25, 2012

In March Vic Records will release the entire DARKIFIED discography, re-mastered by Dan Swanö. Besides the demo "Dark" and EP "Sleep Forever" this album, entitled "Cthulhu Riseth – The Complete Works of Darkified", contains four life tracks (Live in Gothenburg 1991 including a BATHORY cover) and a rare rehearsal track. The booklet contains massive liner […]

January 24, 2012

EXUMER have posted a trailer for their upcoming new album "Fire & Damnation" at this location. The album will be released on April 06, 2012 (EU) and April 10, 2012 (North America) through Metal Blade Records and was produced by Waldemar Sorychta. "Fire & Damnation" is the band’s first album in 25 years and the […]

January 23, 2012

The ninth full-length from Belgium’s ENTHRONED, "Obsidium", will be released on March 20, 2012 in Europe and on April 10, 2012 in North America as a noble digipak CD and 12-inch heavy black vinyl. A special limited coloured vinyl edition (100 copies) will be available via the Agonia Records webshop exclusively. The album was recorded […]

January 22, 2012

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a split 7-inch record from PA Black Metal blasphemers THE BEYOND, and Indiana’s Death Metal / Punk beasts THE LURKING CORPSES,, entitled “Gross Encounters Of The Sacrificial Rite”, on February 14, 2012. You can reserve your copy at this location. Italian Death Metallers HUMANGLED, have recently completed recording […]

January 21, 2012

"Misanthropy", the fourth full length album by Poland’s PANDEMONIUM, will be released on March 10, 2012 through Pagan Records. The album was recorded at Viriam Art Studio with Piotr Tyszkiewicz, who is also responsible for the mix and mastering. "Misanthropy" also features guest vocals by Androniki Skoula (CHAOSTAR), who formerly has already worked with SEPTIC […]

January 20, 2012

MORGOTH have announced to be returning to North American ground by appearing at Baltimore’s Maryland Deathfest on May 27, 2012. Furthermore the band will also perform at Neurotic Deathfest (The Netherlands), Brutal Assault (Czech Republic) as well as the following events in Germany: Winternachtstraum (Arnsberg), Walpurgis Metal Dayz (Passau), Rock Harz (Ballenstedt) and Summer Breeze […]

January 19, 2012

Ordo MCM have just released MOURNFUL CONGREGATION‘s "Weeping / An Epic Dream Of Desire" on gatefold double heavy vinyl and IMPIOUS BAPTISM‘s "V.A.N.D.V.A." 7" (+ insert). More info at www.ordomcm.com

January 18, 2012

Hellthrasher Productions will release the new PUTRIFIED album "Neurotic Necrotic" in February. It was recorded at Mind The Gap Studios in November – December 2010, with additional recordings in January – February 2011. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Neurotic Necrotic’, ‘They Speak’, ‘Behold The Butchered’, ‘Havoc’, ‘A Chamber Beneath’, ‘The Flesh Of God’, ‘Temple Of Vomit’, […]

January 17, 2012

Barely a month after its release, VORE‘s latest album "Gravehammer" reached # 4 on Amazon.com’s Death Metal download charts. "Gravehammer" was mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering and is available from www.vore.org and Amazon.com.

January 16, 2012

Polish Death Metallers SPHERE will be releasing their second album "Homo Hereticus" through Masterful Records on February 10th, this year. The album is limited to 666 copies and was recorded in ZED Studio by Tomek ‘Zed’ Zalewski in summer 2010. The artwork was created by the band’s vocalist in cooperation with Kaos who had also worked […]

January 15, 2012

Spanish crossover Thrashers BADFARE STATE have finished recording their first 4 song EP entitled "Socially Dead. The band is currently searching for a record label to release it and a bassist and second guitarist to complete the line-up. You can contact them through badfarestate@gmail.com or www.myspace.com/badfarestate for more info and music.

January 14, 2012

Century Media Records has signed Swedish old school Deathers EVOCATION. EVOCATION’s guitar player Marko Palmén comments: "It’s time to kick in the year of the apocalypse with the writing of a new chapter and a new era in EVOCATION’s history. We are very pleased to announce that we have signed a new worldwide recording agreement […]

January 13, 2012

UK-based Deathcrust Metallers WINDS OF GENOCIDE has announced the upcoming debut full-length album as "Usurping The Throne Of Disease". Rough sketches of the artwork can be found at the official Mark Riddick Facebook page. In related news, the band recently underwent a line-up adjustment. The new WINDS OF GENOCIDE drummer is Matthew Henderson and Linus […]

January 12, 2012

Norwegian experimental Black Metal band, MESOPOTAMIA (www.facebook.com/mesopotamiaofficial) has recently signed to Abyss Records. The band is currently at work on their debut, which is set to be released later this year. In the meantime, MESOPOTAMIA has posted the track ‘The Cult Of Ninurta’ online at this location. In other MESOPOTAMIA news, the band is scheduled […]

January 10, 2012

German old school Death Metal horde OBSCURE INFINITY just finished the recordings for the second full-length "Putrefying Illusions". At this time the album is in the mixing process, the mastering will be done in the well-respected Swedish Necromorbus Studios. "Putrefying Illusions" will be released early summer 2012 via Obscure Domain Productions. The cover artwork is […]

January 09, 2012

HEADHUNTER D.C. have published an official teaser for their upcoming new album "…In Unholy Mourning…" at this location.

January 07, 2012

DENIAL OF GOD will enter Berno Studio in Sweden once again to record their 2nd album "Death And The Beyond" at the end of February. The album will have a playing time of about an hour and is lyrically based around death and spiritism this time. The album will be out later this year on […]

January 06, 2012

A previously unreleased "metallized" cover version of the THIN LIZZY classic ‘Cold Sweat’ from English Metallers ATOMKRAFT, formed and led by vocalist / bassist Tony "Demolition" Dolan (VENOM), will be made available on a new limited edition 7" single and mini CD this summer via W.A.R. Productions. The 7" is limited to 200 copies and […]

January 05, 2012

The re-releases of the PROTECTOR albums are currently in the works and if everything goes well they will be ready for print at the end of the month, so expect a release around mid March. There will be regular versions and a special edition, that contains all 3 plus a bonus 7” EP of  2 newly recorded DEATH ATTACK tracks with […]

January 04, 2012

To The Death will release the third album by Norrköping’s TERRORAMA. Expect an August 2012 release on limited LP, LP and CD. You can listen to the demo version of ‘Cerebral Oviposition’ (from the band’s promo demo "Crimes Against Humanity") here.

January 03, 2012

As you may have read "Doom Of The Occult" by NECROS CHRISTOS became album of the year in our Voices From The Darkside "Best Of 2011" poll. The band was very honoured by that and sent in the following statement: “We would like to send our sincere regards to all of you out there, who […]

December 28, 2011

Dark Descent Records will release the complete discography from the American Science Fiction / Fantasy Death Metal act TIMEGHOUL on CD for the very first time. The band started out as DOOM’S LYRE in 1987 but recorded no material before changing their name to TIMEGHOUL in 1991. The CD, which is a one-time limited edition […]

December 27, 2011

Issue # 4 of IGNOMINIOUS TORMENTS zine is out now and features interviews with CHRISTICIDE, GRIMA MORSTUA,SUPPLICIUM, VORTEX OF END, BLAKULLA, PROCLAMATION, BLOODY SIGN and NAPALM DEATH plus various articles and reviews (44 A4 pages pages in total, written in English). It sells for 5,- € (in France) / 6,- € (rest of the world), […]

December 24, 2011

On January 24, 2012 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release "Devour All You See", the debut album from FISTHAMMER. The band hails from Philadelphia and plays extreme yet melodic technical Death Metal. Here’s the complete tracklisting: ‘Intro’, ‘Razor Waves’, ‘Aten: Fear The Obliteration Of Earth’, ‘Kull The Conqueror’, ‘Bullet Rape’, ‘Berzerkers’, ‘Doom Of The […]

December 21, 2011

CASKETGARDEN‘s fourth album "The Estrangement Process" will be released beginning of 2012. The record comes out first as a HammerWorld February 2012 attachement CD (with simpler, incomplete cover art). The international release (full booklet, jewelcase) follows via Nail / Hammer Records and their distribution partners in March 2012. You can already pre-order CASKETGARDEN’s "The Estrangement […]

December 20, 2011

HEADHUNTER D.C. has just been confirmed in the cast of Metal Open Air Festival which will took place in the city of São Luis, Maranhão, Brazil, on April 20, 21 and 22, 2012. HEADHUNTER D.C.’s show at M.O.A. will be part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the band, who’s about to release […]

December 16, 2011

The results of our BEST OF 2011 readers poll are online now! Go here, to check out the results! The vinyl version of CRUCIAMENTUM‘s "Engulfed In Desolation" is out now on Nuclear Winter Records as well. For more details check out www.nuclearwinterrecords.com FUNERUS will be joining GOREAPHOBIA, ACHERON and MUTANT SUPREMACY tomorrow night (December 17, 2011) […]

December 15, 2011

Desert Thrashers REBIRTH have launched a campaign on Kickstarter.com, a funding platform for creative project, to raise funds for the completion of their forthcoming album, "From The Ashes, Arise". Vocalist / lyricist Marshal "Fucking" Beck (REIGN OF VENGEANCE) issued the following statement regarding the campaign: "I’ve decided that if the extreme Metal community does not […]

December 14, 2011

F.D.A. Records will be releasing “The Spell of Damnation”, the debut full length by Mexico’s OMINOUS CRUCIFIX, on January 13, 2012 in Germany and February 06, 2012 for the rest of the world. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Third Day Resurrection’, ‘Putrid Purity’, ‘Primitive Sin’, ‘Defiling The Altars Of An Absent God’, ‘Secular Omens Of […]

December 13, 2011

Southern California Death Thrashers SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER are seeking a record label to release their next full-length album, the follow-up to their split release with Oklahoma City’s ENFUNERATION. Interested labels can contact Steve Worley at sacrificial2000@gmail.com. More info at www.facebook.com/sacrificialslaughter Gunshyassassin.com has recently teamed up with Dark Descent Records and HORRENDOUS to debut the track ‘The […]

December 11, 2011

The vinyl version of RÉSISTANCE‘s "A Tale Of Decadence", a gatefold LP, will be released on December 17, 2011. 25 copies will be available directly from the band with a "monk" patch (contact: resistance667@hotmail.com). More info at www.facebook.com/pages/R%C3%A9SISTANCE-667/147325402029754

December 10, 2011

“Pillars Of Balance”, the debut full length by Taiwanese / Canadian brutal Death Metallers REVILEMENT, has just been released. It was recorded at CJ Studios by producer CJ Kao, keyboardist of Taiwan’s biggest extreme Metal export, CHTHONIC, and mastered at Sanctuary Studio by J.S. Stoddard (FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, ROUGHHAUSEN). The album features 11 tracks in […]

December 09, 2011

Here’s an official statement from Sweden’s DEMONICAL: “We have hereby officially parted ways with drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl and replaced him with Fredrik Widigs. Fredrik has been our stand-in drummer during the past autumn, hence making him the obvious choice for the throne and full time position. Besides that, we are also thrilled to announce that […]

December 08, 2011

Brazil’s ESCARNIUM will be heading on a European tour in 2012 entitled "Excruciating Europe Tour 2012". The tour will have gigs in Portugal, Germany, Poland and a lot of other countries. ESCARNIUM recently did several concerts in Brazil, released the EP "Rex Verminorum" through the Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and on tape by the also […]

December 07, 2011

Steve DiGiorgio (DEATH, TESTAMENT, SADUS, OBSCURA), Karyn Crisis (CRISIS, KARYN CRISIS BAND) and Marco Minemann (PAUL GILBERT, NECROPHAGIST, KREATOR, TONY MACALPINE) join EPHEL DUATH on the upcoming EP due to be released in spring 2012. Being fully into the pre-production process and about to record drums for the EP, the band will keep posting regular updates […]

December 06, 2011

EXMORTIS have inked a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of an EP in late December 2011 and a full length CD in 2012. The mini CD will be entitled "Resurrection… Book Of The Dead" and was recorded by Brian Werking at Shockwerks Audio in Tampa, Florida during September / October of 2011. It […]

December 05, 2011

Female-fronted extreme Metal band, WYKKED WYTCH has signed with Goomba Music for the release of their upcoming fifth full-length album "The Ultimate Deception". It is scheduled for release on February 14, 2012. The album was recorded in April / May 2011 at Lambesis Studios in San Diego, CA, recorded and mixed by Daniel Castleman (AS […]

December 03, 2011

Pulverised Records have signed UK-based Deathcrust D-Beat extremos WINDS OF GENOCIDE. The band is currently working on their as of yet untitled debut full-length album, which should see the light of day in 2012. Here’s an official statement from WINDS OF GENOCIDE vocalist Kat Shevil: "We are extremely honoured and excited to be signing and […]

December 02, 2011

Five years have passed since the release of NAGLFAR’s last album “Harvest”. Now the band is in the studio again, finishing the recording of their sixth album “Téras”. Prior to the release of “Téras” NAGLFAR will release a strictly limited 7" EP including one track taken from the upcoming album as well as a second […]

November 28, 2011

INCANTATION are currently writing new material to be released next year. Drummer Kyle Severn wanted to pass this on to fans as something to look forward to: "The new material we have been writing with new members Alex (Bouks also of GOREAPHOBIA) and Chuck (Sherwood also of BLOODSTORM) is beyond brutal, as these songs have […]

November 27, 2011

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 […]

November 26, 2011

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 […]

November 24, 2011

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 […]

November 23, 2011

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 […]

November 22, 2011

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 […]

November 20, 2011

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 […]

November 18, 2011

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 […]

November 16, 2011

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 […]

November 15, 2011

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 […]

November 14, 2011

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.

November 11, 2011

HEADHUNTER D.C. have finally revealed the cover artwork of their forthcoming fifth studio album, entitled "…In Unholy Mourning…". The responsible for the work is the Spanish artist Juanjo Castellano (www.juanjocastellano.com), who has already drawn covers for bands like VOMITORY, NOMINON, SATHANAS, ANAL VOMIT, BLASPHERIAN among others. You can check it out here. "We are very […]

November 09, 2011

BODYFARM have released a new video for the track ‘Slaves Of War’, taken from the band’s self-titled EP. The EP originally got released by the band in 2010 and was re-released by Abyss Records earlier this year. You can check out the video at this location. BODYFARM is currently working on their upcoming full-length album […]

November 08, 2011

Poland’s LUNA AD NOCTUM have posted a new song (‘In Hypnosis’) from their upcoming album "Hypnotic Inferno" at this location. The band has also launched a new website (www.lunaadnoctum.com) and facebook profile (www.facebook.com/lan.official) for regular updates and all fresh information. "Oath Of The Abyss", the debut full length by Portland’s RITUAL NECROMANCY, has just been […]

November 03, 2011

Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. recently released a track from their forthcoming album "…In Unholy Mourning…" for free download. ‘Deny The Light’ is available through a virtual single and features two versions of the song – an album version and a raw rehearsal version, recorded in 2010. Click on the banner on this site to download the single. […]

November 02, 2011

Recently reunited Thrashers DEAD HORSE have been added to this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest, which will take place in Austin, TX November 4th – 6th and features the likes of SLAYER, CANNIBAL CORPSE and HENRY ROLLINS. DEAD HORSE will be performing on the Black Stage at 3:50 PM on Saturday, November 5th. The band will also be […]

October 26, 2011

DENIAL FIEND have announced a string of dates with OBITUARY. The tour will kick off on November 12th in Tampa, Florida. You’ll find the dates in our tourdates section. DENIAL FIEND’s Terry Butler (who will be pulling double duty on this tour as a stand-in bassist for OBITUARY) had this to say about the outing, […]

October 25, 2011

Horrormerch.com will film REIGN OF VENGEANCE performing live on November 04, 2011 at Chaser’s in Scottsdale, AZ (8005 E. Roosevelt). The footage will be used for the new REIGN OF VENGEANCE videos ‘She’s Best Kept Headless’ and the upcoming ‘Frosty The Snowman’. ‘Frosty The Snowman’, a single taken from the double release "Two Tales Of […]

October 24, 2011

OBEISANCE are currently putting the finishing touches on "666 War!!! – Dec. 21 2012". The track list reads like this: ‘Emperor Of Gehenna’, ‘Witch Hunter’ (a tribute to SODOM drummer Chris "Witchhunter"), ‘Unleash The B-52’s’, ‘Goatdestroyer’ (a tribute to RAPED GOD666 drummer Saul "Goatdestroyer"), ‘Nuklear Desert Armaggeddon’, ‘Dec. 21 2012", ‘Akumulation Of Veneration’, ‘Stairway To […]

October 22, 2011

Detest Records has just released a tape featuring both sold out NECROWRETCH demos "Rising From Purulence" and "Necrollections". Within a couple of weeks, the band will hit the studio to record its first 7". This 7" will also be released on Detest Records in February 2012. More info on www.detestrecords.com

October 21, 2011

Dark Descent Records will release the CD follow-up to the twice-pressed "Sweet Blasphemies" cassette from East Coast’s HORRENDOUS. Entitled "The Chills", the new EP is targeted for a late November / early December release. You’ll find a sample track here. The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by HORRENDOUS guitarist / vocalist Damian Herring (FATHER […]

October 19, 2011

New Jersey’s ABACINATE have made their return after a year-long hiatus following the tragic loss of vocalist Jason "Plunger" Sica. Rejoined by original vocalist Ian Neal, who appeared on the band’s full-length debut, "Ruination", ABACINATE is picking up right where they left off over a year ago. Denied the opportunity to tour in support of […]

October 18, 2011

HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s new upcoming album "…In Unholy Mourning…" will be released in South America through a partnership between Eternal Hatred Records and Mutilation Records. The band’s fifth album, successor of "God’s Spreading Cancer…", will be released in the end of the second half of 2011. Vocalist Sérgio “Baloff” Borges says: "I am very anxious and […]

October 17, 2011

The new ARCHGOAT mini album, “Heavenly Vulva (Christ’s Last Rites)”, is streaming in its entirety at www.imperiumi.net until October 19, 2011. “Heavenly Vulva (Christ’s Last Rites)” was recorded between the July 07 – 09, 2011 and features six tracks. The front cover was painted by well known artist Chris Moyen. The tracklisting reads as follows: […]

October 15, 2011

GRAVEHILL will be playing a couple of shows with IMPIETY in November. Due to scheduling conflicts with guitarists Hellfiend and BodyBag, GRAVEHILL has enlisted Henry Montoya and Erik Sneve of WITCHAVEN to fill the vacant guitar positions. Hellfiend and BodyBag will reconvene with GRAVEHILL on November 18th for the band’s appearance at the 5th Annual […]

October 14, 2011

Swedish Death Metal veterans UNCANNY will enter the studio today to record two new songs scheduled to be released on an upcoming 7" through Dark Descent Records. These two tracks are the first new material from UNCANNY since 1994’s "Splenium For Nyktophobia" album. Those of you familiar with the band will notice that the album […]

October 08, 2011

The upcoming MCD "Shattered Ante Mortem Illusions" from French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE will include the following 3 brand new songs: ‘Memories Of Battlefield’, ‘Aftermath: Curse’ and ‘Raven Never Again’. The first recording sessions started in August and the missing parts (bass, second rhythm guitars and solos) as well as the mix and […]

October 07, 2011

Germany’s DEAD will be releasing their new full length album "Hardnaked… But Dead!" on November 18, 2011 through F.D.A. Records. Album samples can already be checked out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=72LCdbPIYX0. "Hardnaked…But Dead!" will be released as a limited digipak CD (100 copies only + embroidered patch), jewelcase CD, digital download and t-shirt. Pre-orders are available now […]

October 06, 2011

Brazil’s GRAVE DESECRATOR is now officially part of the Pulverised Records roster. The band is now focused and geared up for the next full-length effort, which will see the light of day with a possible 2012 release. In an official statement by GRAVE DESECRATOR bass-player Necrogoat: "We’re really ravished to be signed with Pulverised Records, […]

October 04, 2011

Relapse Records have released a compilation of MORTA SKULD recordings from olden times called "Through The Eyes Of Death: The Early Demos". The album combines the band’s two 1990 demos, "Gory Departure" and "Prolong The Agony", on one disc. Both demos were remastered for the collection by Chris Wisco at Belle City Sound. Tracklist: ‘Intro’, […]

October 02, 2011

Pennsylvania / New York based Death Metallers FUNERUS will release their second full length album "Reduced To Sludge" on November 22, 2011 through Ibex Moon Records. The band 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 […]

October 01, 2011

The following bands recently teamed up with Detest Records: ENCOFFINATION (USA), NECROCCULTUS (Mexico) and UNAUSSPRECHLICHEN KULTEN (Chile). In each case, a 7" featuring new material will be released within the next months. NECROWRETCH will soon record their first 7" EP which will be released on Detest Records in February 2012. Before that new offering, Detest […]

September 30, 2011

DESASTER have announced to enter Toxomusic Studios in Koblenz, Germany the 20th of October with Wally Walldorf behind the helm. The fourpiece has revealed "The Arts Of Destruction" as the title of their seventh studio album to be released in February of 2012. The album will feature nine new songs as well as an intro […]

September 27, 2011

On September 30, 2011 Ireland’s Invictus Productions will release "In Glory We March Towards Our Doom", the debut full length by Californian quartet SANGUIS IMPEREM. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Nil Igitur Est Mors Ad Nos’, ‘The Scourge Of Men’, ‘Possessed By Violence’, ‘Strapped To The Crank Wheel’, ‘Inherit Decay’, ‘Praeternatural Order’, ‘Heralds Of Triumph’, […]

September 24, 2011

Swedish Death Metallers MORDBRAND have signed a deal with Chaos Records for the vinyl release of "Necropsychotic". The album was originally released by Deathgasm Records in September and features GOD MACABRE vocalist P. Boder. Here’s the tracklist: ‘Eaters Of The Void’, ‘Graveyard Revisited’, ‘Skärseld (Return To The Unholy)’, ‘The Fall Of Flesh’, ‘Deathbound’ and ‘Deliverance’. […]

September 23, 2011

2011 will see XENOMORPH‘s 1995 out-of-print "Empyreal Regimes" resurrected, complete with the band’s 1993 "Subspecies" demo on Dark Descent Records. www.darkdescent.net Northern California’s BLESSED CURSE (formerly DEVASTATOR) have completed recording their debut full-length. Currently artist Marc Sasso (DIO, HALFORD) is working on the cover artwork. The band is still seeking a North American licensing / […]

September 22, 2011

In "celebration" of the World Peace day Morbid Metal Records will release the "No Fuckin’ World Peace" split 7" EP by Peruvian deathdealers RECRUCIFY and U.S. war mongers OBEISANCE in late November. Interested parties should contact morbidmetalrecords@hotmail.com

September 21, 2011

"Clairvoyance", the third demo of HAZAEL, was just re-released on CD by Polish Psycho Records. The material was extremely inspired by old NIHILIST, GRAVE, NIRVAVA 2002 or ENTOMBED. The founder and leader of the band – Tomek Dobrzeniecki, is responsible for the graphic design. The twelve page booklet includes full lyrics, photos and interviews with […]

September 19, 2011

Dead Center Productions have signed Brazil’s APOKALYPTIC RAIDS for the re-issue of all their albums through the label on CD format. The first release – "Only Death Is Real…" (+ demo rehearsal bonus tracks) will be released during this month. For more info contact dcpacz@gmail.com Dutch Doom Death Metallers ASPHYX are currently busy with the […]

September 16, 2011

Japan’s ANATOMIA and Turkey’s BURIAL INVOCATION have just released a split 7" EP entitled "Decomposing Serenades" through Dark Descent Records. ANATOMIA’s contribution is entitled ‘Drawn Into The Abyss’, while BURIAL INVOCATION supply ‘Obliterated In An Ignominious Grave’. The artwork for this split EP was supplied by Dilek. The brown / black vinyl version is limited […]

September 13, 2011

Louisiana blackened Death Metallers EXCOMMUNICATED is offering an EP of unreleased and demo material from the "Skeleton Key" sessions for free download. According to vocalist and Underworld Records chief Chad Kelly, "It is basically an EP of some odds and ends that didn’t get used on "Skeleton Key", as well as the band’s demo material, […]

September 09, 2011

Century Media Records have signed U.K. Death Metallers VALLENFYRE. The band’s line-up consists of Gregor Mackintosh (PARADISE LOST) – vocals and lead guitar, Hamish Glencross (MY DYING BRIDE) – rhythm and lead guitars, Mully – rhythm guitars, Scoot (DOOM, EXTINCTION OF MANKIND) – bass and Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, PARADISE LOST) – drums. VALLENFYRE […]

September 08, 2011

KRISIUN will release their new album “The Great Execution” on October 31, 2011 in Europe and November 01, 2011 in North America. “The Great Execution” is the band’s 8th studio album and musically expands KRISIUN trademark high speed Death Metal with a heavily increased amount of diversity ranging from extreme tempo variations over distinct rhythm […]

September 07, 2011

French old school Death Metal band TORTURE THRONE just released its debut MCD "Thy Serpent’s Cult" via Obscure Domain Productions (T-shirts with Chris Moyen art will be available, too). Fans of early 90s old school Death Metal should get in touch at: www.obscuredomain.com or www.facebook.com/obscuredomain666

August 26, 2011

Ordo MCM Records have released the two MOURNFUL CONGREGATION demos on DLP and (in co-production with Hammerheart) "Under Ein Blodraud Maane" of MANES on LP; the red 180 gr LP is only available through Ordo MCM. www.ordomcm.com

August 20, 2011

Cryptorium Records will be re-releasing the classic "Calls From The Beyond" album by Swedish Death Metallers MEGASLAUGHTER. This release will be the first proper re-release of the album with great sound quality and a bonus CD featuring all the demos ("Negative Bitch" from 1989, "Death Remains" from 1990, the "Demo ’91" and 2 never before […]

August 19, 2011

Swedish TO THE DEATH RECORDS have announced the following releases: MORDANT – "Black Evil Master" (LP / CD), PROTECTOR – first 3 LPs reissued ("Misanthrophy" as a full length with DEATH ATTACK and "Protector Of Death" demo as bonus), DOOMSTONE – "Those Whom Satan Hath Joined" (vinyl), INVERTED – demos and raries (LP or more […]

August 18, 2011

"The Tomb Awaits", the second full length album by Sweden’s old school Deathers ENTRAILS, is set for a September 09, 2011 release on Dark Descent Records in North America and on F.D.A. Records in Europe. Once again mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, the album also features guest vocals by Swanö and cover art by […]

August 17, 2011

"Birth Of Damnation", the debut album by Kentucky’s GORGY has just been released through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Welcoming The Gore’, ‘Retaliation Of Your Disease’, ‘3rd Degree Sodomy’, ‘May Cause Birth Defects’, ‘Battered Bruised Raped & Torn’, ‘Disgorge The Child’, ‘Induce The Inutile’ and ‘Birth Of Damnation’. More info […]

August 16, 2011

With the CD reissue of DEATH STRIKE‘s classic "Fuckin’ Death" already available, Dark Descent Records is now taking pre-orders for the vinyl version. It will be available as a limited edition of 100 gold colored vinyl with matching gold pantone LP jackets and LP labels (only available through the Dark Descent Records web store) and […]

August 14, 2011

The second issue of Chile’s COMPILATION OF DEATH ‘ZINE is finally done. On over 225 pages you’ll get extensive and in depth classic interviews with SEPTICEMIA, THERION (from HAMMER OF DAMNATION ‘ZINE), PESTILENCE (from BLACKTHORN No.5), MORTA SKULD (from MUTILATED ‘ZINE No.2), AUTOPSY (from METAL MELTDOWN No.9), CADAVER, BOLT THROWER (from SADISTIC NOISE ‘ZINE No.2), […]

August 13, 2011

Chaos Records have signed Swedish Death Metallers MALFEITOR. The band will release the vinyl LP version of their new full-length album "Dum Morior Orior" during the first quarter of 2012. A video teaser featuring the demo version of the track ‘To Hell, Farewell’ has been posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4J0QWFs8yw. More info at www.myspace.com/malfeitorswe

August 10, 2011

"Archaeaeon", the debut full length by Canada’s MITOCHONDRION, originally issued as a self-released CD and limited to 666 copies in 2008, will officially be reissued through Dark Descent Records. The album is now presented with a fuller sound thanks to a remaster by Colin Marston and comes complete with an eight-page layout on heavy duty […]

August 09, 2011

Swedish Death Metallers VOLTURYON have officially announced Alexander Högbom as the band’s new vocalist. Replacing Olle Ekman, Högbom is in for a baptism by fire as VOLTURYON performs with DEMONICAL on the Eastern Death Infernal Tour. Says VOLTURYON guitarist Andreas Olander about the new addition, "We’ve known Alexander for a while through his band SPASMODIC […]

August 07, 2011

The fourth album by Polish Black / Death Metallers STILLBORN will be released on September 01, 2011 through Ataman Productions (with exclusive worldwide distribution by Pagan Records). The album is entitled "Los Asesinos Del Sur" (spanish for "Murderers from the South") and contains the following 10 songs: ‘Overture .966’, ‘Hymn Of Destruction’, ‘Diamonds Of The […]

August 04, 2011

Luxinframundis Productions has announced the release of the new SHUB NIGGURATH album "A Deadly Call From The Stars" as well as the CD reissue of the first THE CHASM album "Procreation Of The Inner Temple" for late September. A small preview for SHUB NIGGURATH can be viewed at www.luxinframundis.com, more info coming soon. The new […]

July 29, 2011

Artists needed! Since we’re currently re-creating the entire VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE website we’re in need of some cool old school underground artwork for the new layout. So, if you think you have something to offer in that department, don’t hesitate to contact us with more details and / or artwork samples at artwork@voicesfromthedarkside.de.

July 25, 2011

Polish Black Metallers CHRIST AGONY have completed work on their ninth album, "NocturN", for a fall release via Mystic Production. The CD was recorded over a two-week period at Studio X in Olsztyn, Poland with engineer Szymon Czech. The cover artwork and the graphic design for the follow-up to 2008’s "Condemnation" were handled by BlackTeamMedia. […]

July 23, 2011

Veteran Metal journalist Andres Padilla, has been working intensely on his new book UNDERGROUND NEVER DIES (UND!) which will feature the most vivid collection of Thrash / Death flyers from all over the world, including North America, Europe and South America on approximately 200 pages, designed in the old fashioned copy / paste way. The […]

July 21, 2011

On September 06, 2011 Deathgasm Records will release MORDBRAND‘s "Necropsychotic" MCD. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Eaters Of The Void’, ‘Graveyard Revisited’, ‘Skärseld (Return To The Unholy)’, ‘The Fall Of Flesh’, ‘Deathbound’ and ‘Deliverance’. The band’s line-up features GOD MACABRE vocalist P. Boder. More info at www.myspace.com/mordbranddeath

July 20, 2011

Chicago’s three piece BONES have finished their self-financed debut album which will be released through Planet Metal Records. The band consists of Jon Necromancer, Carcass Chris and Joe Warlord and the tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘March Of The Dead’, ‘Bloodlust’, ‘Bitch’, ‘Apocalyptic Warrior’ (DEVASTATION cover), ‘Good Die Young’, ‘Slowburn’, ‘Lovely Death’, ‘666’ […]

July 18, 2011

The second full length by Sweden’s old school Death Metallers ENTRAILS will be entitled "The Tomb Awaits" and is scheduled for a September 09, 2011 release through F.D.A. Records, along with "Desechos Humanos", the third release by Germany’s Death / Grinders GOREGAST. Already out is the new album "Harsh Realities" by Finnish Death / Grinders […]

July 15, 2011

Patrik Jensen of WITCHERY released the following official statement: “We are saddened to announce the departure of Legion (ex – MARDUK, ex – DEVIAN), singer of last years WITCHERY ear crusher "Witchkrieg". Unfortunately, conflicting schedules made a continued collaboration impossible. We are very thankful for Legion’s input and work on our latest album, and we […]

July 12, 2011

The new founded Mexican label DARK RECOLLECTION RECORDS recently issued its first release, “Dark Recollections – Compilation 1989 – 2011”. It contains on double vinyl the 7” EPs from Distorted Harmony Records (CARCASS – “Live Bradford 15-11-89”, CENOTAPH – “Tenebrous Apparitions”, TRAUMATIC – “The Morbid Act Of A Sadistic Rape Incision”, THOU SHALT SUFFER – […]

July 09, 2011

German Death Metallers ANDABATA have released their fourth full length CD "Corpse Grinding Machine" on May 28, 2011. More info and sound samples you’ll find at www.andabata.de Ron Vento of AURORA BOREALIS sent in the following news regarding making their entire discography available for free to everyone: "I have decided that I want to make […]

July 08, 2011

"Dead Lovers’ Guide", the debut full length by Czech’s old school Death Metallers BRUTALLY DECEASED, is currently streaming online at http://brutallydeceased.bandcamp.com. The album was recorded in April 2010 and released on CD format by Lavadome Productions in September. A vinyl release of "Dead Lovers’ Guide" is scheduled for Fall / Winter 2011. For more news […]

July 07, 2011

The latest opus from Swedish Death Metallers MORBUS CHRON, entitled "Sleepers In The Rift", will receive the vinyl treatment and to be released by the collaboration of Belgium’s Detest Records and UK’s Me Saco Un Ojo Records. Only exclusive to this 12" LP version, "Sleepers In The Rift" will contain an additional bonus track entitled […]

July 05, 2011

Originally self-released on CD by the band in 2008 (limited to 666 copies), MITOCHONDRION‘s "Archaeaeon" will see an official release in late August by Dark Descent Records. "Archaeaeon" has been remastered by Colin Martson and will be released with an eight-page layout printed on heavy matte card stock. MITOCHONDRION released "Parasignosis" on Profound Lore earlier […]

July 03, 2011

Konqueror Records have just re-released the "Official Live Tape 1987" from Dutch Death / Thrash veterans THANATOS on CD (limited to 500 copies). The classic front cover and layout was re-designed by Benny Moberg at Sufficiently Studios. For more details, go to www.facebook.com/konquerorrecords or www.thanatos.info

July 01, 2011

  Finland’s CRYPTBORN have been signed by Dark Descent Records. In early August "Into The Grasp Of The Starving Dead", a seven-song, 28-minute EP will be released, shortly after a Detest Records’ cassette release at the Hell’s Pleasure Festival on July 22 – 23, 2011. You can check out the title track from the EP […]

June 30, 2011

The lately released "The Red Terror" 12" MLP of Danish Black / Horror Metal masters DENIAL OF GOD will be released on CD around August / September by Hungarian Stygian Shadows Productions. The release will be limited to 500 copies and the first 55 copies will be spreaded in special packaging with many extras. Detalis […]

June 29, 2011

Sweden’s BLOOD MORTIZED are currently in the studio recording the band’s new album "The Key To A Black Heart". The band has also checked in to make the following announcement: "We are really pleased to be able to reveal the name of our new bass player! Drum roll and here he is… Mattias Söderlund joins […]

June 24, 2011

IMPIOUS BAPTISM have recorded material for two 7" EPs that will be released in the coming months. You can already check out a rough mix version of ‘Iron Doctrine Of The Antichrist’ from the "Path Of The Inverted Trinity" EP (to be released through Hells Headbangers Records) and ‘Vocatus Atque Non Vocatus Deus Aderit’ from […]

June 22, 2011

 Swedish Doom / Deathers SKELETAL SPECTRE will be releasing their second album "Occult Spawned Premonitions" through Selfmadegod Records in Europe on July 08, 2011. The band’s line-up features Vanessa Nocera (SCAREMAKER, WOODEN STAKE) on vocals, Behold the Pentagram (BONEGNAWER, PUTREVORE, DEMIURG, RIBSPREADER, SWARMING, THE GROTESQUERY) on guitar, bass and vocals and Haunting the Beyond on […]

June 18, 2011

Palermo’s old school Death Metal squad UNDEAD CREEP will be releasing their debut full length album "The Ever-Burning Torch" through Dark Descent Records on June 24, 2011. The CD comes with five bonus demo cuts. The complete "The Ever-Burning Torch" tracklist reads like this: ‘Immolation For Reincarnation’, ‘God’s Disdain’, ‘Surrounded By Tombs’, ‘Eternal Rest’, ‘Frozen […]

June 17, 2011

Putrescense Records have two releases coming up on June 28, 2011. First up the 2nd demo of Peruvian Death Metallers PROFANER called "Morbid Posession". The tape features 4 tracks of pure cavernous and cryptic Death Metal from beyond the tomb – according to the flyer – influenced by MASSACRE, old NECROPHAGIA and DEATH. It sells […]

June 10, 2011

Greek Death Metallers NECROVOROUS have just released their debut "Funeral For The Sane" through Pulverised Records. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at Feedback Studios by Harry Zourelides and the album cover artwork was done by Danille Gauvin of Cranium Illustrations. One of the tracks (‘The Vilest Of All Dreams’) is now available for […]

June 09, 2011

Rawblackult from Bolivia have released a tape edition of the POISONOUS album "Perdition’s Den", limited to 333 copies. It contains 2 bonus tracks (‘Poisonous’ and ‘The Black Vomit’ from the band’s demo). More information via www.rawblackult.com. The LP version will be released by Blood Harvest Records soon.

June 06, 2011

According to Rick Rozz’s Facebook site, a MASSACRE reunion is currently in the works… "Looking forward to being in the same room, jammin again with Terry Butler", he recently posted. "Rehearsals start in a few weeks my friends, Mike Mazzonetto and I have been jammin a few of the old tracks, and it sounds like […]

June 04, 2011

The OCTOBER TIDE show in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, scheduled for June 10, 2011 has been cancelled by the local promoter due to abrupt and unforeseen reasons.

June 03, 2011

Brazil’s Death Metallers ESCARNIUM have signed with two labels for the release of their new EP "Rex Verminorum". Hellthrasher Productions from Poland will release it in digipak format in a limited edition of 500 copies, while a tape version will be released by Polish Till You Fukkin Bleed Records, limited to 100 copies. The tape […]

June 02, 2011

Scottish Blood Metallers ACHREN have released a live DVD entitled "Impaled At Bloodstock-Open-Air 2010". It was produced in conjunction with UK based Darkbox Films and features their whole Bloodstock performance from the New Blood Stage at last years festival, a band biography, photo galleries and preview recordings of their upcoming debut album. You can check […]

June 01, 2011

Swedish Death Metallers INSISION will release their new EP, "End Of All", later in the year via the U.S. label Sevared Records. The CD was recorded at Off Beat Studio in Stockholm with engineer Anders Erikssonand and features the following tracklisting: ‘Expire’, ‘Curvature’, ‘Descend’, ‘Beckoning’ and ‘Ex Oblivione’. Commented the band: "We are proud to […]

May 31, 2011

HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s second album "Punishment At Dawn" from 1993 has just been re-released on CD format via Cogumelo Records. The CD features 4 bonus tracks: a cover of SEPULTURA’s classic ‘Morbid Visions’, recorded in ’98 during the recording sessions of "… And The Sky Turns To Black…" (previously featured on the North American issue of […]

May 30, 2011

Craig Smilowski (ex – IMMOLATION, ex – GOREAPHOBIA) has formed a new band together with Cazz Grant (CRUCIFIER), Matt Dwyer (RELLIK) and Chris Milewski named MASADA. They have just released their first 2 song demo "Suffer Mental Decay" which is available as a free download at masada.bandcamp.com/album/suffer-mental-decay or on CD-R directly from the band masadadasam@yahoo.com

May 26, 2011

The new album of ACHERONTAS is entitled "Vamachara". All music and philosophy for this album is ready and the recording will be finished by the end of June. "Vamachara" will be released this Autumn as a CD and noble vinyl by Agonia Records. TEMPLE OF BAAL are currently recording new tracks for a split album […]

May 25, 2011

San Antonio’s blackened Death / Thrashers HOD will hit the road with MARDUK, AURA NOIR, BLACK ANVIL and PANZERFAUST as part of the "Seven Bowls Of Wrath" Tour. HOD will join on May 29, 2011 in Montreal and then end their trek with a handful of co-headlining dates with PANZERFAUST. Check out the exact dates […]

May 20, 2011

Sweden’s old school Death Metallers MIASMAL have landed on American shores and are currently tearing a path of destruction across the countryside. With the cities of Austin, Dallas and St. Louis already left smoldering, MIASMAL brings the devastation to Chicago tonight as they head to Maryland Death Fest for what threatens to be one of […]

May 19, 2011

"The Gloomy Reflections Of Our Hidden Sorrows", the debut album by CENOTAPH, will be released on vinyl for the very first time. It will be presented as a double 12" gatefold vinyl LP, remastered, with two bonus tracks (‘Repulsive Odor To Decomposition’ and ‘Larvs Of Subconscious’) and the original artwork used with permission of the […]

May 18, 2011

New York Thrashers PRIME EVIL have reunited with all original members (vocalist Andy Eichhorn, guitarists Mike Usifer and Gary Day, drummer Todd Gukelberger and bassist Mary Ciullo) and are currently rehearsing their classic material as well as writing new songs. The band has plans to record and release these songs in late 2011 or early […]

May 17, 2011

NECROMORPH guitarist Benner will leave the band for personal reasons. He will still play the upcoming shows (for example the "Grind The Nazi Scum Festival" – www.myspace.com/grindthenaziscum) until a replacement has been found. More details at www.necromorph.net

May 13, 2011

FATHER BEFOULED will release a split 7" with Chile’s DEMONIC RAGE through Dark Descent Records. The EP features an exclusive track from each band: ‘Abolition Of The Seraphic Vestige’ by FATHER BEFOULED and ‘Sulphuric Congregation Toward The Holocaust Of All Sacred And Holy’ by DEMONIC RAGE. The release is limited to 100 copies on "Coke […]

May 11, 2011

The new AUTOPSY album "Macabre Eternal" has been completed and will be released on May 30, 2011 (May 31, 2011 in the US) via Peaceville Records. On May 16, 2011 a special limited vinyl edition will already be released from www.peaceville.com. AUTOPSY entered Fantasy Studios in February 2011 with Adam Munoz to record their fifth […]

May 10, 2011

MORBUS CHRON have set the title of their upcoming full-length as "Sleepers In The Rift". The album was recorded between November 15 – 19, 2010 and produced by MORBUS CHRON, with additional producing / engineering duties by Nicke Andersson (DEATH BREATH / ex – ENTOMBED). The cover artwork was designed by Spanish fantasy artist Raul […]

May 05, 2011

Danish Death Metallers DEUS OTIOSUS have just released their debut album "Murderer" through Germany’s F.D.A. Records (the South American release will be handled by American Line). Members of the band have past and present experiences in bands like VICTIMIZER, EXEKRATOR, CHURCH BIZARRE and HIDEOUS INVASION. For more info check out www.myspace.com/deusotiosus GRAVEHILL have posted the […]

May 03, 2011

Issue # 7 of Denmark’s TORNADO MAGAZINE has just been released, for the first time pro printed on glossy paper to ensure clear text and pictures. It features interviews with TRENCH HELL, ALTAR OF OBLIVION, HELLBRINGER, CEREKLOTH, MORTUARY OATH, MACHETAZO, BLACK OATH, BLOOD FREAK as well as splatter movie director Brian Paulin. Besides that you […]

April 29, 2011

On July 05, 2011 Relapse Records will issue a collection of early MORTA SKULD demos, entitled "Through The Eyes Of Death: The Early Demos". The release combines the band’s two 1990 demos "Gory Departure" and "Prolong The Agony" on one disc. Both demos have been remastered by Chris Wisco at Belle City Sound. EXHUMED have […]

April 27, 2011

Swedish Death Metallers SKINEATER have been signed by Pulverised Records. The band comprises of scene veterans Stefan Westerberg (ex-Carnal Forge, ex-In Thy Dreams), Håkan Stuvemark (ex-In Thy Dreams, ex-Wombbath), Thomas Ohlsson (Apostasy, ex-The Project Hate MCMXCIX) and Jörgen Ström (The Mary Major). SKINEATER will start recording their as of yet unamed full-length in the summer […]

April 26, 2011

"Ascend To Chaos", the debut EP by Finnish GOREPHILIA, will be released on May 12, 2011 through Dark Descent Records. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro’, ‘Death, Chaos, Doom’, ‘Reaching The Divine End’, ‘Give Into Madness’, ‘Ascent To Chaos’ and ‘Tower Of Bones’. More info at www.gorephilia.com or www.myspace.com/gorephilia EXUMER will be recording and mixing […]

April 25, 2011

This is already old news, as TORTURE DIVISION, the best Death Metal band (for free), returned on March 28, 2011 with their newest demo called "Through The Eyes Of A Dead" available for free download at www.torturedivision.net. Offering 3 songs of brutal Death Metal with perfect sound mixed by the hands of Dan Swanö the […]

April 24, 2011

NECROSCOPE METAL ZINE # 24 is out now, featuring interviews with INSULTERS, NOCTURNAL HELL / ABORIORTH, INFERNUS SERPEST, DIABOLICAL DEMON DIRECTOR, HEAVING EARTH, SARTEGOS, COBRA, BLASPHEMOUS NOISE TORMENT, MINOTAUR, MORBID FUNERAL, RECRUCIFY, BURIAL INVOCATION and DESTRUKTOR, as well as more than 200 reviews and a "Pearls from Abyss" article. 164 pages ( written in English) […]

April 23, 2011

Kam Lee has posted the following news on his official facebook site recently: "For now Rogga and I have decided to set BONE GNAWER aside. Although I am disappionted in this news myself, I also understand the decision made regarding this. I do have hopes that maybe one day in the future we may be […]

April 20, 2011

Ukrainian Doom / Death act APOSTATE, who released the critically acclaimed "Trapped In A Sleep" on Black Art Records, are seeking a new record label for their next release. The band is also seeking booking agencies for purposes of worldwide touring. Please get in touch at apostate@i.ua if you are a label interested in releasing […]

April 18, 2011

Unfortunately GORGUTS have canceled their Festivalsummer tour in 2011. Here’s the official statement that the band sent to the Party.San Festival guys: "This is Luc Lemay from GORGUTS. First, I would like to apologize for this cancellation to your event and for any problems this could encouter in the process of setting up your festival. […]

April 16, 2011

After the release of the STENCH OF DECAY and KRYPTS 7" EPs two weeks ago, Detest Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records have just released the first full length of MIASMAL from Sweden on vinyl. The CD version has just been released through Dark Descent Records. Detest Records next releases: BONE SICKNESS (USA) first […]

April 15, 2011

Chaos Records have signed Swedish Death squad BLOOD MORTIZED for their upcoming EP "Bestial". The EP was recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by drummer Mattias Borgh at Underworld Recording, Sweden. Featuring artwork from Thomas Kynst and Daniel Devilish the four track EP is scheduled for a June / July 2011 release on both CD and […]

April 14, 2011

Following their performance at the opening day of this year’s Neurotic Death Fest (April 29, 2011), INCANTATION will head to Poland this spring for their first headlining tour of the country. The tour runs from May 01 – May 08, 2011 and will also feature Polish Black Metallers Christ Agony. Incantation founder / frontman John […]

April 13, 2011

San Antonio’s HOD will play a series of live dates with MARDUK, AURA NOIR, BLACK ANVIL, PANZERFAUST and many more in parts of the US and Canada. New material is expected to see the light of day in the coming months. HOD guitarist Carl "Lord Necron" Snyder comments on the upcoming tour and new album: […]

April 12, 2011

ABSU are currently working on "Abzu", the follow up to the band’s 2009 self-titled album. The album is being tracked at Nomad Recording Studio in Carrollton, Texas and mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus). Drummer / vocalist / lyricist Proscriptor confirms: "The entire rhythm section has been successfully tracked and all that remains […]

April 09, 2011

CARDIAC ARREST guitarist Tom Knizner will join Los Angeles-based Death Metal horde GRAVEHILL for the band’s performance at this year’s San Diego Metal Swap Meet. An official statement from the band reads as follows: "GRAVEHILL has a unique addition to our ranks for the San Diego Metal Swap Meet gig on April 23rd. Due to […]

April 05, 2011

According to a post on ex-MANOWAR drummer Scott Columbus’ official Facebook page by his girlfriend Nancy, he passed away on April 4th at the age of 54. The message reads as follows: "For all you to know, this is Scott Columbus’s girlfriend of over 3 1/3 years… and I cannot get the words out, but […]

April 02, 2011

NOCTEM‘s new album is entitled "Oblivion". The second part from the trilogy that started with "Divinity" is supposed to be "the hardest, fastest and darkest opus from the band until the date". The album has been produced by Daniel Cardoso (Angelus Apatrida, Ava Inferi, Anneke Van Giersbergen) and recorded in the Ultrasound Studios 2 in […]

April 01, 2011

KING DIAMOND‘s wife Livia has recently published a note about KING’s health after his triple-bypass surgery: "King has just finished his Cardiac Rehabilitation program Friday, March 11th, and graduated with flying colors. Thanks to the wonderful people at the rehab center, his exercise regimen helpe him gain a lot of muscle, and start on the […]

March 29, 2011

A new, limited edition 3-CD set from British Grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH is out now in Europe for the price of just one regular CD. This new set features NAPALM DEATH’s final three and formerly out of print Earache releases "Inside The Torn Apart", "Words From The Exit Wound" and "Breed To Breathe". The CDs […]

March 28, 2011

MARDUK just finished the recordings of 3 songs for an upcoming EP entitled "Iron Dawn", set to be released on the same day as the bands appearance at the Maryland Deathfest on May 27, 2011 (rest of the world May 30, 2011). Here’s the tracklist: ‘Warschau 2: Headhunter Halfmoon’, ‘Wacht Am Rhein: Drumbeats Of Death’ […]

March 26, 2011

Homer, Alaska based THOUSAND YEAR WAR have been signed by Abyss Records. With a self-titled four song EP already available (which can by downloaded for free at www.thousandyearwar.com), the band is currently preparing the release of their debut full-length "Tyrants And Men". The first pressing of it will be available as a digipak, all album […]

March 25, 2011

On April 01, 2011 Cyclone Empire will re-releases the first 3 albums by New Jersey’s techno Thrashers HADES with partly previously unreleased bonustracks and revised and modified booklets incl. extensive liner notes and tons of never before seen pictures. The following bonus tracks will be featured: "Resisting Success": ‘Gloomy Sunday’, ‘The Leaders?’ (remix), ‘Nightstalker’ (rough […]

March 23, 2011

Dark Descent Records has made the debut full-length from Swedish old school Death Metallers MIASMAL available for pre-order. The first 100 orders made through the Dark Descent Records webstore will receive a free woven MIASMAL logo patch. The official release date has been set for April 15, 2011. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Mesmerized’, ‘Equinox 432’, […]

March 22, 2011

Chris Reifert (AUTOPSY, ABSCESS, DEATH, THE RAVENOUS) has contributed a foreword to the upcoming 744-page hardcover book METALION: THE SLAYER MAG DIARIES, by Jon Kristiansen. Reifert’s connection to the Norwegian Slayer Mag dates to the late 1980s, when he and Kristiansen regularly exchanged demo cassettes and handwritten letters through the mail between California and Norway. […]

March 18, 2011

In April the first full length album of MIASMAL from Sweden will be released on LP through Detest Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records, while the CD version (including demo and 7" tracks) will be released through Dark Descent Records. A repress of the band’s 7" will also be released soon. In May / […]

March 17, 2011

MORGOTH have been confirmed to appear at several Open Air Festivals in Germany, at Hellfest in France and two warm-up club shows in May 2011. You’ll find the dates here. The band’s setlist will mainly consist of songs from the "Cursed" album as well as some cuts from the classic 1989 / 1990 EPs "Resurrection […]

March 14, 2011

DIABOLICAL will go on tour the second half of March to support their new album "Ars Vitae". Most of the concerts will take place in Russia, and will be supported by DRAUGGARD. You’ll find the dates here. "Ars Vitae", DIABOLICAL’s first release since 2008’s "The Gallery Of Bleeding Art", is scheduled to be released in […]

March 13, 2011

After 5 weeks of recording, the new LOUDBLAST album "Frozen Moments Between Life And Death" just got mixed by producer Peter Tägtgren at Abyss Studio in Sweden. It will be released on April 18, 2011 via XIII Bis Records. The tracklisting of the album reads like this: ‘Frozen Moments Between Life And Death’, ‘Neverending Blast’, […]

March 12, 2011

Pete Helmkamp has quit REVENGE. Here’s his official statement: "After several conversations with J. Read regarding the individual musical direction that he and I have each chosen, I have decided to quit REVENGE. The last ten years have been a great experience, and I wish James and Chris the best in their future endeavors." Nuclear […]

March 10, 2011

Dark Descent Records has released a limited edition split 7" featuring Texas-based DECREPITAPH and the long-awaited return of The Netherlands’ ETERNAL SOLSTICE. The split, which is limited to 500 copies – 400 on black vinyl and 100 on bronze – features one new song from each band and is currently available for purchase at www.darkdescent.net. […]

March 08, 2011

Tickets for this year’s METAL MAGIC FESTIVAL will be available tomorrow at www.billetten.dk. Spread the word and be quick – only 500 tickets made. Price: 450 KR (about 60 Euros) for 3 days. More info at www.myspace.com/metal_magic_festival or in our tourdates section. On March 18, 2011 Negative Existence is re-releasing the 1997 debut album "Where […]

March 07, 2011

INCANTATION have recently been added to the line-up for this year’s NEUROTIC DEATHFEST, which runs April 29 – 30, 2011 in Tilburg, Netherlands. Drummer Kyle Severn gave the following statement: "On behalf of myself and INCANTATION, we would like to announce that we have just been added to the greatest indoor European Death Metal fest […]

March 05, 2011

Ukrainian Doom / Death act APOSTATE have added two new members to their line-up: guitarist Andrij Hudyma and second vocalist Vadym Ozhygin (also of Ukrainian Thrashers DISARM). The band released "Trapped In A Sleep" late last year on Black Art Records. You can hear the full album stream at this location. APOSTATE is currently searching […]

March 02, 2011

MASTER‘s 2011 U.S. tour, which was scheduled to begin March 1st in Frederick, MD has not begun as planned. Upon arrival, the drummer and guitarist, both Czech nationals, were turned away at the U.S. border. No official statement from MASTER has been released to the public at this time. "Trivmvirat", the follow-up MCD to 2009’s […]

March 01, 2011

Relapse Records have signed Japan’s COFFINS. The band is currently writing for their fourth full-length and Relapse debut with plans to record later this year. COFFINS will embark on their first-ever European tour this April alongside SOURVEIN and AGUIRRE as part of the "Doom Over Europe" tour. This tour will conclude with a performance as […]

February 27, 2011

The vinyl re-edition of PANDEMONIUM‘s "Devilri" has officially been postponed to March 12, 2011. This will also have a more positive effect on the final version since all material that was sent in by the fans will be used and thus enrich the release. www.myspace.com/pandemonium_pl THEVETAT is a new old school Death Metal band from […]

February 26, 2011

Here’s an official statement of guitarist Juan Garcia about AGENT STEEL‘s cancellation at this year’s Keep It True festival: "We’d like to clarify false rumors in the press that state that Rick Mythiasin is the new singer of AGENT STEEL; that is not the case whatsoever; Rick filled in for John Cyriis for the inaugural […]

February 25, 2011

OBSCURA has posted a second preview track, ‘Vortex Omnivium’, from their forthcoming album "Omnivium" online now at Metalinjection.net. The band had previously already posted the album opener ‘Septuagint’ via the band’s official myspace and facebook pages. "Omnivium", the follow-up to the band’s "Cosmogenesis" album, will see its international release on April 04, 2011 on CD, […]

February 24, 2011

Cyclone Empire has set April 15, 2011 as the release-date for "Death Infernal", the third full-length by Sweden’s DEMONICAL. The album will be released as a limited digipak CD, regular CD and limited LP. Once again the band recorded at Necromorbus Studios with vocalist Mr. Sverker Widgren behind the knobs. The album will feature eleven […]

February 23, 2011

Sweden’s Death Metallers FERAL will release their debut full-length "Dragged To The Altar" through Ibex Moon Records on April 26, 2011. It is the follow up to their 2009 EP, "Welcome To The Graveyard". Footage of FERAL in the studio can be found at this location and the video for ‘Welcome To The Graveyard’ here. […]

February 22, 2011

Tarot Productions will be releasing "Merauderz Of The Monolith – The Omega Chapter", the debut album by Dutch Black Thrashers TYRANTZ EMPIRE. The CD was mixed and mastered at Andy La Rocque’s Sonic Train studio in Varberg, Sweden. The band just issued the following statement: "Our objective is to combine the classic warrior-like sound of […]

February 18, 2011

DEMONICAL will head out on the "Death Infernal" headlining tour across Europe during May. Support will come from Swedish Death Metallers FERAL and German Black / Death Metallers ARROGANZ. GLORIA MORTI (Death Metal from Finland) will join as special guests on the first nine shows. The exact dates you’ll find here.

February 17, 2011

ROTTEN SOUND has debuted the video for ‘Hollow’, taken from their forthcoming album "Cursed", online now at the Decibel Magazine blog. It was directed by Casper Haugegaard for Jawbreaker Productions. ROTTEN SOUND has previously posted the live video for ‘Self’, also taken from "Cursed", online at this location. The ‘Self’ video was filmed by Rami […]

February 16, 2011

SLAYER have recruited Gary Holt from EXODUS, to fill in temporarily for Jeff Hanneman who is currently recovering from a surgery. Holt will join Tom Araya, Kerry King and Dave Lombardo on their five-date Australian Soundwave Festival tour that begins February 26. Hanneman underwent emergency surgery on his right arm late last month after contracting […]

February 15, 2011

GOD DETHRONED have decided to split-up. Here’s an official statement from Henri: "2011 is GOD DETHRONED’s final year in existance. We could have spent another year in a tourbus because the amount of offers was endless, but I just don’t feel like touring anymore. People told me to take a break for a year or […]

February 11, 2011

United Guttural Records will release VOLTURYON‘s second full length album "Coordinated Mutilation" on February 25, 2011. The album was recorded at Black Lounge and Abyss Studio by Jonas Kjellgren (Carnal Forge, Scar Symmetry, Centinex). The artwork comes from Polish artist Lukasz Jaszak who is known for his previous works, which include the Lords of Chaos […]

February 10, 2011

"777 – Sect(s)", BLUT AUS NORD‘s follow-up of "Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue With The Stars" album from 2009 will be released via Debemur Morti Productions on April 18, 2011. www.blutausnord.com

February 09, 2011

Australia’s Black / Thrashers ASSAULTER have just completed their second full length "Boundless", the follow-up to 2008’s "Salvation Like Destruction". Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Entrance’, ‘Outshine’, ‘Into Submission’, ‘Slave To King’, ‘The Perpetual War’, ‘Exalt The Master’, ‘Dying Day’ and ‘The Great Subterfuge’. The album will be released as a digipak CD on Alan Nemtheanga’s […]

February 06, 2011

MASTER will be on a U.S. headlining tour next month, starting on March 01 in Fredrick, Maryland and coming to a close on April 03 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band will be joined by Los Angeles Black Metallers Lightning Swords Of Death and Ohio Thrashers Mobile Deathcamp. Paul Speckmann commented the tour like this: "Looking […]

February 05, 2011

Around 1984 / 1985 an Italian Black / Thrash band called GHOSTRIDER released some demos and split-up shortly after. Out of their ashes NECRODEATH was born… Now, beginning of 2011, GHOSTRIDER have returned to the scene. 11 new studio songs, including revisited versions of their 1984 classics ‘The Exorcist’, ‘Curse Of Valle Christi’, ‘Doomed To […]

February 04, 2011

Peaceville Records will re-release some classic albums in early 2011, including GEHENNA‘s "WW" (+ 3 bonus tracks) on February 28, DARKTHRONE‘s "Total Death" (plus bonus track and extra commentary disc) on March 14, DODHEIMSGARD (DHG)‘s "666 International" and the split album THORNS V EMPEROR (+ bonus tracks) on March 21 as well as BEHEMOTH‘s "Demigod" […]

February 03, 2011

Finnish old school Thrashers BLOODRIDE are going to release their debut album titled "Crowned In Hell" through Violent Journey Records on March 23, 2011. The album was recorded and mixed at D-Studios by Tonmi Lillman and the cover art was done by Jan "Örkki" Yrlund from Darkgrove Design. Tapio Wilska (SURVIVORS ZERO, ex – FINTROLL) […]

February 02, 2011

The fourth full length album, "The Van Murders", by Sweden’s old school Death Metal machine RIBSPREADER will be released on April 25, 2011 through Vic Records. Band leader Rogga expressed it as: "Dirty simple old school Death Metal, no frills and lots of chills." RIBSPREADER is one of Rogga Johansson longest lasting bands and "The […]

February 01, 2011

INCANTATION have been announced for The Underground Unleashed 2011 Festival, which is set to take place September 30 – October 02, 2011 in Darjeeling, India. INCANTATION founder / guitarist / vocalist, John McEntee had the following to say about the fest: "The rest of INCANTATION and I are all excited beyond words about playing this […]

January 30, 2011

Finnish Black Metal band SATANIC WARMASTER have been removed from the French Hellfest Festival (held in Clisson, France in July 2011) because of pressure from other artists performing at the festival. The band has made the following statement due to the decision of the Hellfest organizers: "It has been brought to my attention, that the […]

January 28, 2011

After eight long years Chicago’s MACABRE have finally finished a new album entitled "Grim Scary Tales".This time the band has cleverly devised a "story book of murder", as "Grim Scary Tales" traces some of the most infamous serial killers and mass murderers, including Locusta, Vlad Tepes, Gilles Garnier, Elizabeth Bathory, Mary Ann Cotton, the Bender […]

January 27, 2011

GOREAPHOBIA are currently putting the finishing touches on their long-anticipated new full-length "Apocalyptic Necromancy". The 12-track long player was recorded, mixed and mastered by drummer Jim Roe and features new guitarist VJS (Kult ov Azazel, Crimson Moon, Demoncy, etc.). Comments guitarist Alex Bouks of the band’s latest output: "All of us in the GOREAPHOBIA camp […]

January 26, 2011

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a vinyl deluxe edition of the ABSCESS debut album "Seminal Vampires And Maggot Men", strictly limited to 500 copies. It is pressed on urine colored vinyl with shit specks and packaged in a glorious full color gatefold sleeve. Also included is a unique magnet featuring the album art, […]

January 25, 2011

Germany’s old school Black / Deathers SHAPELESS unfortunately have already split-up, but there’s still gonna be the release of a 15 song compilation tape soon (feat. different mixes of their demo songs). Vocalist / guitarist Cadaverous Odour and bassplayer Cenotaph will continue on with a new drummer under the name BEYOND. According to the band […]

January 24, 2011

On April 04, 2011 Imperium Productions will release "Transformation", the debut full length by Israel’s SONNE ADAM, on vinyl. The CD version will be released worldwide through Century Media Records. www.myspace.com/sonneadam, www.imperium-productions.com DECAPITATED will be entering RG Studio in Gdansk, Poland on February 9 to record their fifth studio album, the follow-up to 2006’s "Organic […]

January 21, 2011

BEHEMOTH‘s Nergal left the hematology division of Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne (UCK) in Gdansk on Monday, January 17, four weeks after he underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure. Here’s his official statement: "Hey! What’s up! At last – one could say. After almost half a year of treatment in various hospitals, several cycles of chemotherapy, irradiation […]

January 18, 2011

OBSCURA have recently unveiled the cover art for their brand new album "Omnivium" at this location. It was designed and laid out by Orion Landau (ORIGIN, DYING FETUS, ZEKE, DISFEAR). The album will be released on April 04 on CD, double LP and digitally. Two versions of the CD are available for pre-order now including […]

January 16, 2011

Portuguese Death Metallers REQUIEM LAUS have posted ‘The Scarred Epiphany’, which is a song off their upcoming new album "As Long As Darkness Bleeds", at their official myspace site www.myspace.com/requiemlaus. The full tracklist of the album reads like this: ‘Intro – And Eternity Creeps’, ‘I Am Cursed’, ‘Visions’, ‘Blood Lines’, ‘A Field Of Sorrows’, ‘Uncovering […]

January 13, 2011

Chile’s Proselytism Records are going to release a split CD with the two participants AFTER DEATH (USA) and UNAUSSPRECHLICHEN KULTEN (Chile) around April 2010. UNAUSSPRECHLICHEN KULTEN’s vinylversion of "People Of The Monolith" should be available through Blood Harvest Records soon, too. BESTIAL DEATH‘s "Suicide Of The Immortal" demo is finally out now through Israhellbanger Records. […]

January 12, 2011

On January 28, 2011 Cyclone Empire will release "The Esoteric Order", the debut full length by Swedish Deathers PUTERAEON. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Storms Over Devil’s Reef’, ‘Graverobber’, ‘Coma’, ‘Experience Zombiefication’, ‘Whispers Of The Dead’, ‘Dead Once More’, ‘The Innsmouth Insanity’, ‘The Plague’, ‘The Extraordinary Work Of Herbert West’, ‘Re-Animation’ and ‘The End […]

January 11, 2011

Pulverised Records have signed Polish Death Metallers ULCER. Formed in 2006, ULCER consists of present and past members from Blaze Of Perdition, Squashed Bowels, Deivos and Abusiveness, recorded 2 demos in 2006 and a debut full-length album entitled "Serpent Trinity" in 2007. The follow-up album to "Serpent Trinity" will be entitled "Grant Us Death", is […]

January 10, 2011

The Black Metal two-piece HAT (Norwegian for Hatred) are releasing "Vortex Of Death", the band’s second full-length and follow-up to last year’s "The Demise Of Mankind", this month via Abyss Records. www.officialabyssrecords.com MIASMAL from Sweden have started recording their first full length album which will be released around April on 12" by Detest Records and […]

January 08, 2011

Phil Kennemore, bassist for US Hardrockers Y&T, unfortunately lost his fight against lung cancer yesterday, January 07, 2011. Rest in peace Phil! On February 13, Chilean Death Metallers THORNAFIRE will share the stage with PESTILIENCE, VULCANO and nearly 40 others as part of the Macabre Fest II in Concón on the coast of Chile. In […]

January 06, 2011

Swedish Death Metallers VOMITORY have finished the recordings of their eighth studio album entitled "Opus Mortis VIII". Comments the band: "On Sunday, December 19th, we completed the work on the eighth VOMITORY album that we have entitled "Opus Mortis VIII". It’s our eighth musical work of death, so we think it’s a very fitting title […]

January 05, 2011

Metal Mind Productions will release an exclusive 9 CD + DVD SINISTER boxset entitled "Altered Since Birth". The booklet will contain a full biography based on an exclusive interview, the band’s complete discography, lyrics to all songs and a selection of archive photos. The cover artwork was done by the well known Polish graphic designer […]

January 03, 2011

Spain’s OMISSION have finished the recordings for their second full length album "Merciless Jaws From Hell", which will be released through Xtreem Music on January 15, 2011. The band suffered a few line-up changes since the release of the debut album "Thrash Metal Is Violence" in late 2009. The new album was recorded by the […]

January 02, 2011

NOCTEM have uploaded a "making of" from their last video ‘Divinity’ at this location. It includes backstage footage and recording sessions day by day. ‘Divinity’ was directed by Miguel Angel Font Bisier, the "Making of…Divinity" was edited and recorded by Jose Alcaraz, who also worked with the band on the ‘Across Heracles Towards’ video.

December 23, 2010

ARTILLERY is currently working on the follow-up to their highly acclaimed album "When Death Comes" (2009) at Medley Studios, Denmark. The new album is entitled "My Blood" and will be released by Metal Mind Productions in March 2011. So far ARTILLERY recorded 14 songs – 10 brand new tracks, a remake of ‘Ain’t Giving In’ […]

December 21, 2010

Bulgarian Death Metallers ENTHRALLMENT have uploaded ‘Chronicle Of Sorrow’, a new song from the demo of their forthcoming 6th album, to their myspace site www.myspace.com/enthrallment.

December 19, 2010

French Debemur Morti Productions will reissue BLUT AUS NORD‘s "The Mystical Beast Of Rebellion" on January 17 in Europe and February 08 in North America. The album is currently available on vinyl through the label’s website. Debemur Morti is taking pre-orders for the 2 CD version (the second disc features brand new material). A new […]

December 17, 2010

INGURGITATING OBLIVION have signed a new deal with Diabolical Conquest Records. The band’s second full length album, the follow-up to 2005’s "Voyage Towards Abhorrence" will be released in 2011. For more info check out www.myspace.com/ingurgitatingoblivion, www.diabolicalconquest.com

December 16, 2010

Ever since Century Media Records re-released the 1991 MORGOTH album "Cursed" in 2006 as well as a "Best Of" compilation-release one year earlier, there have been constant rumours circulating about an actual comeback of MORGOTH. These rumours as well as several offers from festival promoters have finally challenged the band to actively celebrate the 20th […]

December 14, 2010

DEATH‘s seventh and final album "The Sound Of Perseverance" will see its official re-issue on February 21, 2011 internationally via Relapse Records. The first in a series of official DEATH re-issues slated for 2011, "The Sound Of Perseverance" has been remastered and expanded to include a second disc of previously unreleased demo material. The re-issue […]

December 13, 2010

Latvian old school, "sludge-laden" Death Metallers DISEIM have been signed by Abyss Records. The band was formed in 2007 by drummer Imants Vovers and guitarist Dmitrijs Bulavskis. In 2008 vocalist and main songwriter Sergey Stavro joined the band, adding his poignant lyrics and guttural growl to a sound already defined by breakneck percussion and grinding […]

December 09, 2010

The first issue of the underground Metal fanzine MORBID ABOMINATIONS is out now. On 34 pages (A4 size, xerox/laser print, written in English, with an old school design) you’ll get interviews with BLACK WITCHERY, HORNA, ACRIMONIOUS, WATAIN, CONTAIGEON, THORNS OF HATE, PURIFICATION KOMMANDO, WOODS OF INFINITY and CULTES DES GHOULES, a few short biographies and […]

December 08, 2010

Italian Deathsters HUMANGLED have recently parted ways with bassist Tat0 and drummer Raffaele Pezzella due to pure logistic reasons. According to a statement from the band, there is no ill-will on either side and everyone remains close friends. HUMANGLED are fully committed to evolve as band and are pleased to announce that bassist Frank Nichols […]

December 07, 2010

In early 2011 China’s AreaDeath Productions will release a 3 CD + DVD set from Chicago Thrashers AFTERMATH, entitled "25 Years Of Chaos". It will feature the band’s complete discography, including all their demos, the full length, live shows (including unreleased songs) and a comprehensive DVD loaded with archive footage, spanning the entire band career. […]

December 06, 2010

EXUMER have been confirmed to headline one additional festival date in Cuautitlan / Mexico, on December 18, 2010. The "Keep The Thrash Festival", will be second date on the band’s itinerary and will feature some of the bands that have been confirmed for the "Thrash Or Die Festival", in Tijuana / Mexico on December 17, […]

December 04, 2010

GRAVE RITUAL‘s debut full length "Euphoric Hymns From The Altar Of Death" will be released on vinyl on December 10, 2010. It is limited to 500 copies (100 on maroon vinyl, 100 fire orange / black and 300 black). The LPs come with reverse board printed jackets, an 12" x 18" poster, and double-sided insert. […]

December 03, 2010

After a string of successful shows commemorating the recent induction of their 1991 classic, "Onward To Golgotha" into Decibel’s Hall Of Fame, members of INCANTATION have made the following statements thanking fans and friends for their continued support: "Hi, yes we would like to thanks everyone for the support. We had a great time! INCANTATION […]

December 02, 2010

Swedish Death Metal act DEATHCHAMBER has just released their debut demo "His Will Be Done" with four tracks of "straightforward brutal Death Metal mixed with odd time signatures and symphonic features". The band was formed in early 2006 when drummer Dennis Bobzien and guitarist Markus Tervamäki met and decided to form a band and play […]

November 29, 2010

Deepsend Records will be releasing a double digipak CD by Japan’s COFFINS entitled "Ancient Torture". It will feature COFFINS’ split releases, compilation and vinyl only tracks, together on a deluxe double disc 8-panel digipak. The artwork and layout was done by Mark and Mike Riddick. Pre-orders have already begun including exclusive package deals with a […]

November 28, 2010

The revised and extended edition of GLORIOUS TIMES is finished now and currently in the printing stage, ready to be shipped at the end of November. It features 160 pages of rare and mostly unseen photographs, tied together with sentiment and reflections from the very people who lived the era. 11 new bands were added, […]

November 23, 2010

Swedish DIABOLICAL have signed with Abyss Records for the worldwide release of their upcoming full-length album, "Ars Vitae", due out in February of 2011. The album contains 17 tracks and will feature a mix of new material – recorded earlier this year at Necromorbus Studios – and previously unreleased recordings. The band has recently made […]

November 22, 2010

"Subconscious Lobotomy", the debut album from CENTINEX, has been re-released through Memento Mori. Here’s the statement: "Official CD re-release of the long out-of-print and very sought-after debut album by the legendary Swedish band, originally released in 1992. The release features a new layout designed by Eduardo M and a retro-interview with Mr Martin Schulman himself […]

November 18, 2010

DYING FETUS have announced that their last headlining tour in support of their "Descend Into Depravity" album will be as headliners of the 2011 Bonecrusher Fest. This tour will also include KEEP OF KALESSIN, CARNIFEX, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and ANGELUS APATRIDA. More information available at www.myspace.com/bonecrusherfest. DYING FETUS’ John Gallagher commented on […]

November 17, 2010

DIABOLIC have issued the following statement, following their appearance at Goregrowler’s Ball IV: "DIABOLIC original member, bassist / vocalist Paul Ouellette has been ousted from the band, due to his drunken and unprofessional behavior, and walking offstage mid-song during the band’s recent performance Fri, Nov 12 at Goregrowler’s Ball IV in San Antonio, TX. Many […]

November 16, 2010

DENIAL FIEND have posted a video preview of their upcoming full-length release on their official YouTube channel and Facebook page. Recorded at Mana Studios, the long awaited follow-up release to 2007’s "They Rise", "Horror Holocaust", is due out in early 2011 on Ibex Moon Records. The video features a clip of the album’s first track, […]

November 15, 2010

On www.luxinframundis.com the following interesting message appears: "The time is getting closer to re-animate Julio Viterbo’s ancient abomination known as SHUB NIGGURATH, being himself the one and only musical composer of this devilish entity from day one. Earlier this year he decided to re-visit some never recorded riffage from his past and structure them with […]

November 13, 2010

Dutch Death Metallers SINISTER have finished the recordings of their ninth full length album, "Legacy Of Ashes", at Soundlodge Studios in Rhauderfehn, Germany with producer Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, OBSCENITY). According to the band the album is gonna be "… the most brutal and fast SINISTER album ever." The tracklist reads like this: ‘Herd Of […]

November 11, 2010

The Peruvian version of HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s "God’s Spreading Cancer…" was released on November 02, the Day of the Dead and Cult of Death in Peru. The first 250 copies come with an extra slipcase cover and a free patch. This Peruvian issue also comes with the same bonus tracks as the Ibex Moon edition, ie: […]

November 09, 2010

HATE ETERNAL is working on their fifth studio album (second for Metal Blade Records) and follow up to "Fury & Flames" once again at Erik Rutan’s own Mana Recording Studios. JJ Hrubovcak has been added as the band’s bassist and Erik Rutan on guitar and Jade Simonetto on drums are at work once again. Frontman […]

November 07, 2010

The revised and extended edition of the book GLORIOUS TIMES is finished and currently in the hands of the printer. 160 pages of massively rare and mostly unseen photographs, tied together with sentiment and reflections from the very people who liked the era – the Glorious Times. Bands featured (among others): ACHERON, AUTOPSY, BAPHOMET, CANNIBAL […]

November 04, 2010

Swedish DIABOLICAL will release their new album "Ars Vitae" on January 21, 2011 through ViciSolum Productions. It contains 17 tracks; both new studio- and previously unreleased live recordings. The record was produced by founding member Sverker Widgren at Necromorbus Studios (Watain, Destroyer 666, Demonical etc) and is the band’s first official release since 2008’s "The […]

November 03, 2010

Here’s the official press release for the upcoming DEEP SEEDED movie that features KAM LEE: Caisson Films of Winter Park, FL wraps feature film, DEEP SEEDED. Written and directed by independent filmmaker Brian Troxell, the film deals with the psychotically shaken killer Brad (Death Metal legend Kam Lee) with a "Deep Seeded" past. He plans […]

November 02, 2010

The LP version of "Aeon Of Nox…", the debut album by French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE (www.myspace.com/afflictiongate), is out now through Metal Inquisition Records. It is limited to 250 hand numbered copies; logo t-shirts, long sleeves and hoodies are available as well. For more info or orders: www.metal-inquisition.de. RÉSISTANCE just put up a […]

October 26, 2010

"Where Demons Dwell", the 9th album from Kentucky’s ABOMINANT, will be released by Deathgasm Records on October 29. It was produced by the band and Scott Briggs (Velocity Studios) and features the following tracks: ‘Baptized By Steel’, ‘Bloodland’, ‘Firestorm’, ‘Rain Of Ash’, ‘After The Fallout’, ‘The Wolves Of Hate’, ‘Blackened Earth’ and ‘Where Demons Dwell’. […]

October 19, 2010

Contributors wanted!!!! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is in need of reliable underground maniacs, that are interested to contribute to our website. Your musical taste should be along the lines of what we cover here (Black, Death & old school Thrash Metal, as well as classic 80s Metal acts) and the english language shouldn’t be a […]

October 14, 2010

"Evighetens Dårar", the latest offering from Swedish Death Metal masters TORTURE DIVISION, is now available through Abyss Records. The digi-CD compiles material from the trio’s "Evighetens Dårar I" (2009), "Evighetens Dårar II" (2010) and "Evighetens Dårar III" (2010) demos and was mixed / mastered by Dan Swano at Unisound Studios. In preparation for the release, […]

October 11, 2010

For the very first time, reunited Swedish Death Metallers DESULTORY will re-issue exclusive deluxe editions of "Into Eternity" and "Bitterness" with bonus tracks off their pre-Metal Blade era with three demos circa ’90 – ’91. Both albums have also been re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio, Sweden. In an unofficial statement by Dan Swanö: […]

October 10, 2010

Florida based DRUID LORD have just finished working on their debut album "Hymns For The Wicked" which will be released through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions around Halloween. There will also be a LP version on Witches’ Tone Records, strictly limited to 500 copies. The front and back cover art was drawn by Horror / […]

October 09, 2010

The third full length album "Impending Hostility" by Polish conquerors PRELUDIUM is out now on Diabolical Conquest Records. According the label the band offers a direct, fierce and deadly assault on the senses. Crushing imperial might of Death Metal is unleashed with added spitefulness of Black Metal, leading to veritable total devastation. "Impending Hostility" comes […]

October 08, 2010

Dark Descent Records has just completed a deal to release the complete CD discography from classic Swedeath Metallers TOXAEMIA. Tentatively set for a January / February 2001 release, the CD will contain everything ever released by the band, including the "Kaleidoscopic Lunacy" and "Buried To Rot" demos and the "Beyond The Realm" EP (released by […]

October 07, 2010

The upcoming 7" EPs from Finnish Deathers KRYPTS and STENCH OF DECAY will shortly be released by Belgium’s Detest Records in co-operation with Me Saco Un Ojo Records from the UK. Already out are the EPs from VETERNUS, MORBUS CHRON and DEVOURMENT. More info at www.detestrecords.com. Within some weeks Detest Records will also release the […]

October 03, 2010

Greek old schoolers NECROVOROUS just posted the front cover and 2 new songs from their upcoming album "Funeral For The Sane" (due to be released through Blood Harvest Records) on their myspace page. The album recordings and the layout are finished now and the band awaits the release of this album sometime in 2010. In […]

October 02, 2010

Europe’s biggest Death Metal festival, the NEUROTIC DEATHFEST, will once again be hosted at the 013 venue in Tilburg, Netherlands. The next edition will be held on April 29 and 30, 2011. Not only will there be over 40 bands climbing the stages of Tilburg again, but there will be even more attention for side […]

October 01, 2010

Maldives-based Thrashers SERENITY DIES have recently parted ways with bassist / vocalist Chuck and guitarist Xiao due to personal reasons. According to a statement from the band, there is no ill-will on either side and everyone remains close friends. Despite this obstacle, SERENITY DIES are fully committed to moving forward as a band and are […]

September 29, 2010

South Florida’s Black / Thrashers DEVASTATOR‘s sixth full length album "Nocturnal Slut" is out now on 12" LP and available through www.bloodynecromancer.de worldwide. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Intro / Witching Command’, ‘Sorceress’, ‘Nocturnal Slut’, ‘Taste Of Death’, ‘Rites Of Impending Souls’, ‘Sacrifice’, ‘Sepulchral Screams’, ‘Black Demon’ (RUNNING WILD cover) and ‘Pussy Troll Rock N’ […]

September 22, 2010

‘Divinity’, the third video from Spanish extreme Metallers NOCTEM is a collaboration between Christos Antoniou (SEPTIC FLESH) in the orchestral arrangements and a team formed by more than 80 people. The video was directed by Miguel Angel Font Bisier ("Across Heracles Towards") from Ht Productions and can be watched here. NOCTEM also announces their signing […]

September 20, 2010

"… Of Death", the demo tape by Swiss Death merchants FUNERALOPOLIS, is at press now and will be released through Dark Descent Records. It features five songs and over 24 minutes of doomy Death Metal. More info at www.myspace.com/funeralopolisdeath UNCONSECRATED‘s " Slave To The Grave" 7" EP is also at the pressing plant at the […]

September 17, 2010

On November 22, 2010 Vic Records will release "Reinventing The Past", the debut album from ODYSSEY. On this album Dan Swanö makes an old dream of him come true, covering his all times favourite songs: Rainbow (‘Eyes Of The World’), Sandra (‘In The Heat Of The Night’), Depeche Mode (‘Shake The Disease’), Uriah Heep (‘Gypsy’), […]

September 16, 2010

Before the end of the year Red Stream will be re-releasing four HIMINBJORG albums, including "Where Ravens Fly," "In The Ravens Shadow," "Haunted Shores" and "Third". For more info check out www.himinbjorg.fr

September 14, 2010

California-based Stockholm-styled Death Metallers FATALIST are pleased to announce the return of drummer Tyler Castro to their ranks. Tyler returns to a recently revamped line-up featuring Matt Drexler on lead guitar and Mike Deity (CARNAL DEITY) on vocals. Guitarist / vocalist Neil Burkdoll made the following statement: "FATALIST is happy to have Tyler Castro back […]

September 13, 2010

Swedish Death Metallers TORTURE DIVISION will release "Evighetens Dårar" through Abyss Records on September 30, 2010. The band consists of Lord K. Philipson (THE PROJECT HATE, GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA) on guitar, Jörgen Sandström (VICIOUS ART, THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass / vocals and Tobias "Tobben" Gustafsson (VOMITORY) on drums. The digi CD […]

September 12, 2010

The DEVOURMENT, MORBUS CHRON and VETERNUS 7" EPs have just been released through Detest Records in collaboration with Me Saco Un Ojo Records. Check out www.detestrecords.com for more info. All EPs will be available at the Kill-Town Death Fest next week.

September 09, 2010

Swedish Death Metallers PUTERAEON have parted ways with guitarist Hasse Sörensson (earlier Gustavsson) due to distance and lack of time. The band’s new guitarist Rune Foss was in the Swedish old school band EXEMPT and has since then played with AGGRO and RECLUSION. PUTERAEON will enter Studio Decay with producer D.K. (TAETRE) on July 26 […]

September 07, 2010

A 1:05-minute video trailer from Swedish Dark Metallers ALGAION‘s upcoming full-length effort entitled "Exthros" (which means "Enemy" in Greek), is now available at this location. "Exthros" is ALGAION’s first full-length album in 13 years, since the last ever effort "General Enmity" in 1997, albeit a vast change of musical direction comparing to the melancholic style […]

September 04, 2010

The long silence is finally over! SLAYER MAGAZINE # 20 ("Blood Fire Death") is coming soon! On 100 pages it will feature a lot of sadistkly exekuted artwork and personal photos as well as interviews and articles with WATAIN, MORBID, WHIPLASH (Tony Scaglione), BATHORY (several interviews and reviews in a somewhat big tribute feature), 666, […]

September 03, 2010

The following news was just issued by Germany’s blackened Thrashers DESASTER: "Because of a disc prolapse Sataniac will not be able to play the next show in Stuttgart (Haus-11). Our good friend Samme Johansson (Orcivus) will help us out that night. He played already one show with us last year in Bamberg, where he proved […]

September 02, 2010

Serbian Black / Death Metallers BANE have posted ‘The True Insomnia’, from their forthcoming full-length debut "Chaos, Darkness, Emptiness" at their offical myspace site www.myspace.com/baneband. The album was recorded at Hellsound Studio in the Czech Republic and produced, mixed and mastered by Honza Kapak (JUDAS ISCARIOT, KRIEG, NARGAROTH). " Chaos, Darkness, Emptiness" features guest appearances […]

September 01, 2010

BEHEMOTH‘s 33-year-old guitarist / vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski has been diagnosed with a life-threatening form of leukemia. Adam is currently receiving treatment at the hematology division of the Gdansk Medical University Hospital, but is in urgent need of a bone-marrow transplant. The more people get tested and donate, the more of a chance for life […]

August 27, 2010

KILL-TOWN DEATH FEST is a new Danish Death Metal festival that takes place from September 16 – 18, 2010 at the Overdrevet / Dödsmaskinen in Copenhagen’s Northwest quarter. The festival will present 21 Scandinavian and International acts, Metal DJs, indoor and outdoor bars, together with events, food stalls, a merchandise area, horror movie screenings, scrap […]

August 26, 2010

Reunited Swedish Death Metallers DESULTORY have unveiled the confirmed tracklisting for the band’s latest full-length album "Counting Our Scars" in 14 years: ‘In A Cage’, ‘Counting Our Scars’, ‘Ready To Bleed’, ‘This Broken Halo’, ‘The Moment Is Gone’, ‘Uneven Numbers’, ‘Dead Ends’, ‘Leeching Life’ and ‘A Crippling Heritage’. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered […]

August 24, 2010

Obscure Domain Productions just released OBSCURE INFINITY‘s debut full-length album "Dawn Of Winter". The German band delivers old school Death Metal with hints of Thrash and Black Metal… for fans of early 90s stuff in the vein of GRAVE, ASPHYX, DEATH, UNLEASHED or SADISTIC INTENT… More details: www.myspace.com/obscuredomainproductions or www.obscuredomain.com

August 23, 2010

RIOTOR’s "Beast Of Riot" gatefold LP is out now on Scottish BESTIAL INVASION RECORDS. The debut album of these Canadian Thrash / Deathers will be followed by a European tour in September 2010. FARSCAPE’s "Killers On The Loose" CD re-release, WHIPSTRIKER / IRON FIST’s 7" EP "Metal Punk’s Not Dead", THRONEUM’s "The Unholy Ones" 10" […]

August 22, 2010

Swedish DEMONICAL have issued the following statement: "Last weekends muddy – but utterly amazing – Party San Open Air Festival wrapped up the touring cycle for "Hellsworn". Heads down for each and everyone who came and showed their loyalty at the about 50 massacres we did in support of the disc. You will all be […]

August 21, 2010

The 2nd issue of the German written fanzine FROM BEYOND… THE GLOOM is out now. It features interviews with ANAEL, NECROS, KAAMOS, DROWNED, HATESPAWN, BLISS OF FLESH, HOODED MENACE, CENTURIONS GHOST and THE BOTTLE DOOM LAZY BAND. The first orders will be shipped along with a free copy of DEATHRONATION’s "A Soil Forsaken" demo while […]

August 18, 2010

Me Saco Un Ojo Records announce the release of the split LP from EVOKE / MORDBRAND and the vinylversion (MLP) of BURIAL INVOCATION‘s "Rituals Of The Grotesque". British EVOKE’s side of the split LP features their "I Am My Own God" demo from 1994 which is brought to vinyl for the first time. MORDBRAND from […]

August 17, 2010

UK’s legendary Punk / Metal band BROKEN BONES have been signed by Xtreem Music for the release of the band’s 7th album "Fuck You & All You Stand For!". Originally released by the band’s own label Dem Bones Recordings and being spread mainly in Punk circles, "Fuck You & All You Stand For!" is going […]

August 13, 2010

INFERNAL CONJURATION from Tijuana / Mexico recently announced the release of their 3-song 7" EP ”Avto De Fe” through Blood Harvest Records as follow up to their "Tremendous Plague" demo from 2007. The 7" EP is available now and can be purchased either from Blood Harvest Records (www.bloodharvest.se) or from the band directly. Fanzines who […]

August 11, 2010

In September Selfmadegod Records will be releasing the CD version of "Ritual Ascension Beyond Flesh", the debut album by Georgia / Texas based Death / Doom duo ENCOFFINATION. The album has already been released on tape format by Ritval Death Offerings and the vinyl version is available on Psychedelic Lotus Order. The tracklisting reads like […]

August 09, 2010

SATAN’S HOST are currently at Flatline Audio with producer Dave Otero working on the band’s ninth studio album "By The Hands Of The Devil", to be released next year by Moribund Records. With the departure of vocalist Eli Elixir and the return of Leviathan Thisiren (priobably better known as Harry Conklin of JAG PANZER and […]

August 08, 2010

KAM LEE (ex – Mantas / Death, ex – MASSACRE, ex – DENIAL FIEND), currently involved in BONE GNAWER, THE GROTESQUERY, BROKEN GRAVESTONES, GRAVE WAX and CRYPTIDZ will be staring in the upcoming horror ultra gore film "Deep Seeded". The movie is written and directed by Brian Troxell and produced by Caisson Films. Kam will […]

August 06, 2010

HAIL OF BULLETS have finished the recordings for their second full-length to be released this October. Drummer Ed Warby: "I don’t think I’ve ever worked this hard on anything in my entire life, but it sure has paid off! Although "Of Frost And War" is a tough act to follow, my ringing ears tell me […]

August 05, 2010

The following statement was just issued by Hungary’s DRÜNKEN BASTARDS: "Pete Fire, the founding guitarist of Drünken Bastards, has been diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago. The treatments have started already and the doctors, family and his friends are confident that he’s going to get better. So far, he has been taking it […]

August 04, 2010

Referring to the HORRENDOUS review here in the reviewsection we need to add that this demo isn’t self-financed but a co-release between Dark Descent Records and Skeleton Plague Records. To buy this demo get in touch with one of the labels at www.darkdescent.net or www.skeletonplaguerecords.com. ATHEIST have parted ways with bassist Tony Choy. Freshly done […]

August 03, 2010

Bob Yost, former lead singer of San Francisco’s DESECRATION, has passed away in mid July. According to reliable sources he was found cold in his bed by his mom. DESECRATION released a couple of demos between 1985 and 1989. In 1991 Yost joined Mike Torrao’s version of POSSESSED and even played bass on POSSESSED’s 1991 […]

July 31, 2010

INCANTATION has been forced to cancel their appearances at this year’s Stonehenge and Mass Deathstruction Festivals. INCANTATION frontman, John McEntee has issued the following statement: "It is with great regret we announce that we had to cancel our headlining festival appearance at the Stonehenge Fest in Holland and the Mass Deathstruction Fest in Belgium this […]

July 29, 2010

After 13 years of silence Poland’s Death / Thrashers MAGNUS have returned to the scene. The band has signed a contract with Witching Hour Productions for 2 new albums as well as reissues of all their previous recordings. Their comeback album "Acceptance Of Death" was recorded at Tower Studio, DSP Studio and ATK Studio in […]

July 28, 2010

Canadian blackened Death Metallers ADVERSARIAL have inked a deal with Dark Descent Records to release their debut full-length "All Idols Fall Before The Hammer". It will be released on August 15 with a 12 page poster fold insert which includes artwork by fellow Canadian artist, Danille Gauvin. Pre-orders have already started at www.darkdescent.net. More info […]

July 24, 2010

"Live Death Doom" is the title of ASPHYX‘s first official DVD release. It will also be available as a 2 CD and digital download audio-release, actually marking ASPHYX’s first-ever official live album in their 20+ years of existence. The band comments on "Live Death Doom" as follows: "So finally, after over 23 years here’s the […]

July 23, 2010

Swedish old school Death Metallers EVOCATION will release their third album "Apocalyptic" in late October / early November. The band finished the recordings some weeks ago and here’s some quotes from guitar player Marko about the recordings shortly before Thomas did his vocal-job: "Everything was progressing just as we planned! For the drums we had […]

July 22, 2010

Slovenian Black Metallers BLEEDING FIST have posted online the new video for ‘Invocation Into Devil’s Flesh’ off their recent release "Macabrum Bestia Ex Abyssus". You can check it out here. For more info on the band go to www.bleeding-fist.com or www.myspace.com/bleedingfist. Victor MacNamara, guitarist of Chile’s THORNAFIRE, has issued the following statement: "Today is Wednesday, […]

July 19, 2010

Hells Headbangers Records are proud to announce the signing of Greek Black Metal Masters ZEMIAL for their album "Nykta". A teaser track can be found here. Vorskaath elaborates further: "So here it is at last! I am very pleased to announce that the long-awaited "Nykta" will be released via Hells Headbangers Records worldwide. As some […]

July 18, 2010

Detest Records (Belgium) in co-operation with Me Saco Un Ojo Records (UK) will release VETERNUS and MORBUS CHRON 7" EPs at the occasion of the Kill Town Death Fest in Copenhagen in September. More info: www.detestrecords.com

July 17, 2010

Brazilian Death Metallers EMBALMED SOULS are currently working on the promotion of a celebration gig for their 20th anniversary. The event will take place on August 22, 2010 in the America Rock Club in Taguatina, Pistao Sul in Brazil. Whoever lives close to this venue or is visiting Brazil at this time should dare a […]

July 16, 2010

ATHEIST are currently hard at work on their forthcoming full-length at LedBelly studios near Atlanta, Georgia. The long-awaited fourth album is entitled "Jupiter" and is tentatively due in November. Drummer Steve Flynn comments on the album’s title: "’Jupiter’ was the perfect name for this record because it truly describes the sheer mass of this record […]

July 14, 2010

Ibex Moon Records regretfully announces that the last four dates of the Campaign For Death Metal Purity tour, featuring GRAVEHILL, CARDIAC ARREST and HOD, will not go on as planned. Though HOD dropped off the bill after the July 7th date in Austin, TX, other factors led to Gravehill and Cardiac Arrest canceling the final […]

July 13, 2010

India’s online fanzine DIABOLICAL CONQUEST, which covers genres like Death Metal, Grindcore, Black, Doom and Thrash Metal recently started an own label called Diabolical Conquest Records and have just released their first CD which is a re-release of THE DEAD’s 2009 self-released 2nd album "Ritual Executions". According to the label it is "a brilliant mix […]

July 12, 2010

One and a half years have passed since LORD BELIAL was put on ice. The band has now been resurrected with the original line-up. New material is currently being written and some new songs will be recorded as soon as possible for streaming / downloading at www.myspace.com/lordbelialband

July 09, 2010

Spain’s NOCTEM will start composing new material this summer for the successor of their 2009 album "Divinity". It will be the second part of the trilogy that started with "Divinity". The title of the album, lyrical content and cover will be revealed in a near future. More info at www.myspace.com/noctemofficial

July 08, 2010

On July 30, Cyclone Empire Records will release "Slakthus Gamleby", the third album by Swedish DEMIURG. The band consists of Rogga J. (PAGANIZER, BONE GNAWER, THE GROTESQUERY), Dan Swanö (ex – EDGE OF SANITY, ex – BLOODBATH, NIGHTINGALE), Ed Warby (HAIL OF BULLETS, 11TH HOUR, ex – GOREFEST) and Johan Berglund (THIS HAVEN, THE GROTESQUERY). […]

July 06, 2010

Mexico’s old school Death Metal masters OMINOUS CRUCIFIX have been signed by F.D.A. Records. The first release will be a mini CD in late Autumn. More info at www.myspace.com/ominouscrucifix F.D.A. Records will be re-releasing "Impulse To Destroy", the legendary debut album by Germany’s Death / Grinders BLOOD on July 15, 2010. Just like the original […]

July 03, 2010

The NECROHOLOCAUST / OBEISANCE "Bringers Of Black Genocide" split 7" EP is out now. It contains two NECROHOLOCAUST tracks (one exclusive, ‘Black Altar’ and the ABHORER cover ‘Repudiated Faith’) and two exclusive OBEISANCE tracks (‘Tanks Of The Antichrist’ and ‘Blacklusthog Squad’). The EP comes with an innersleeve and is limited to 1000 copies (the first […]

June 29, 2010

In the early months of 2010 Pete Slate (EQUINOX / KAULDRON / ex-ACHERON / ex-INCUBUS), together with former EQUINOX drummer Stephen Spillers formed a new band called DRUID LORD (further members will be announced soon). Musically you can expect some heavy Doom / old school Death Metal in the CELTIC FROST, AUTOPSY, WINTER direction, with […]

June 28, 2010

EXHUMED’s guitarist Matt "Hellfiend" Harvey will join GRAVEHILL on their upcoming US tour with HOD and CARDIAC ARREST.

June 26, 2010

INCARCERATION is a new Death Metal outfit which started their activities in 2010. The band takes influences from such names as ENTOMBED, UNLEASHED, INTERMENT, VOMITORY, GRAVE, MALEVOLENT CREATION, MONSTROSITY or KAAMOS. A predemo version of the song ‘Sacrifice’ is available as free download here. According to their myspacepage their debut demo as well as merchandise […]

June 25, 2010

MORBID ANGEL have entered the studio on June 22nd to begin the recording of their ninth full-length. Recording commenced at Mana Studios, St. Petersburg Florida with Erik Rutan engineering the current sessions. APOKALYPTIC RAIDS‘ new album "Vol. 4 – Phonocopia" is in the pressing plant now. You can already check out the cover artwork at […]

June 24, 2010

ESTUARY and CARDIAC ARREST have been added to selected dates on the upcoming ENTHRONED / DESTROYER 666 / PATHOLOGY tour. It is the first time in nine years that ENTHRONED is invading the US. CARDIAC ARREST drummer, Jim "Grindhead" Deabenderfer issued the following statement: "We are very proud to be a part of such a […]

June 23, 2010

Turkish old school Deathsters and Dark Descent Recording artists BURIAL INVOCATION have been invited to play Denmark’s Kill-Town Death Fest, one of the few non-Scandinavian acts participating. The three-day festival is scheduled for September 16-18, 2010 in Hovedstaden, Denmark. The line-up will also include Dark Descent bands STENCH OF DECAY and MIASMAL, both of whom […]

June 21, 2010

BLASPHERIAN‘s EP "Allegiance To The Will Of Damnation" will shortly be re-released by Deathgasm Records, including two bonus tracks (‘Unholy Blood’ from the sold out split 7" with EVIL INCARNATE and ‘To Walk The Path Of Unrighteousness’ from the split 7" with ADUMUS) as well as the "Summoning Of The Infernal Hordes" 2006 rehearsal demo. […]

June 18, 2010

Dutch blackened Thrash / Death Metal band ONHEIL presents their new music video of ‘Nemesis’ Light Fading’, a song from their latest album "Razor". Footage for the storyline has been taken from an upcoming independent movie, shot and directed by bandmember Amok. The rest of video shows the band playing in a one hundred years […]

June 17, 2010

German Death Metal merchants MANDATORY were busy during the first half of 2010 working on the mixing their long anticipated debut album "Adrift Beyond" at Swedish Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg. The band has already gained a strong reputation in the underground Death Metal scene since their inception in 2001 and through 4 demos which […]

June 14, 2010

On July 09, 2010 Century Media will release a strictly limited ASPHYX 7" box. The box will include six 7" EPs with the following content: "Enter The Domain" demo, "Crush The Cenotaph" demo, "Mutilating Process" EP, rehearsal tracks (incl. the previously unreleased track ‘Priest Of Mendes’) , "Promo 91" demo and a bunch of live […]

June 11, 2010

DESTRUCTION have announced their return to Nuclear Blast Records. Comments mainman Schmier: "Sometimes I really hate the business side of my job, we have been thru some very difficult decisions in the last couple of months. Now after some weeks of hard work, I can proudly announce that DESTRUCTION is back with Nuclear Blast Records! […]

June 10, 2010

MALEVOLENT CREATION have once again been rejoined by original bassist Jason Blachowicz. Blachowicz initially left on good terms to further his tattoo career, but the Death Metal sickness still runs deep in his veins! "Been in hiding, working in tattoo shops for quite some time now but my gut has been aching to do one […]

June 07, 2010

Dark Descent Records and Skeleton Plague Records will release the debut full-length album by American Death Metal band BEYOND HELL titled "The Sleeper Awakens". BEYOND HELL features Elektrokutioner (DECREPITAPH) on drums. "The Sleeper Awakens" was mixed / mastered by Patrick of CRYPTICUS and features guest appearances by Sly of FONDLECORPSE and Patrick. The CD will […]

June 03, 2010

Fred Estby’s (ex – CARNAGE / DISMEMBER) NECRONAUT uploaded a new song called ‘In Dark Tribute’. The new track features Hellbutcher (NIFELHEIM) on vocals and Tyrant (NIFELHEIM) on guitar (solo). The debut album "Necronaut" is scheduled to be out in september 2010. For more info go to www.myspace.com/necronaut666

June 02, 2010

AUTOPSY will release a brandnew EP, entitled "The Tomb Within", with artwork from renowned horror / fantasy artist Matt Cavotta, via Peaceville Records in August 2010. Furthermore, a new studio album (the band’s fifth) will be released early 2011, to be called "Macabre Eternal". It can also be announced that AUTOPSY will be infesting European […]

May 31, 2010

Sascha Beselt, guitarist of Germany’s old school Deathers MANDATORY, informed us that they already got signed by Xtreem Music way back in September 2009 for two albums… So, they aren’t looking for a label anymore, as mentioned in our previous news from May 26. www.myspace.com/mandatory1989 Robby Settles, original drummer for BITCH, passed away on May […]

May 30, 2010

ATHEIST will enter LedBelly recording studios in Atlanta, GA on July 5 to lay down the tracks for their long-awaited, yet untitled, fourth studio album. Engineering the recording session will be Matt Washburn, while Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, DEVILDRIVER and many others) will handle the mixing. "I can’t believe we are about to record this […]

May 28, 2010

Detest Records from Belgium announced some new releases yesterday: MORBUS CHRON – pre-album 7" (September 2010), STENCH OF DECAY – first full length album on 12" (2011), SWALLOWED – first full length album on 12" (2011), MIASMAL – first full length album on 12" (2011) and KRYPTS – first full length album on 12". Check […]

May 27, 2010

The first 7" by Sweden’s GRAVEHAMMER has just been released by Detest Records from Belgium. For more details check out www.detestrecords.com

May 26, 2010

The upcoming second issue of Chile’s COMPILATION OF DEATH ‘zine will once again feature reprints of the following classic interviews: THERION and SEPTICEMIA (Hammer of Damnation # 3), SADISTIC INTENT (Voices From The Darkside # 5), PESTILENCE (Blackthorn # 5), MORTA SKULD (Mutilated # 2), AUTOPSY (Metal Meltdown # 9), CADAVER and BOLT THROWER (Sadistic […]

May 25, 2010

DIABOLIC will release its first full-length album since 2003’s "Infinity Through Purification" on June 8, 2010 through Deathgasm Records. The album is entitled "Excisions Of Exorcisms", was produced by Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez (MORBID ANGEL, TERRORIZER, UNHOLY GHOST) and features cover art from Joe Petagno (MOTÖRHEAD, KRISIUN, ANGEL CORPSE, MARDUK). DIABOLIC’s current line-up includes founding members […]

May 24, 2010

Polish Death Metallers ARMAGEDON have announced the European and US release dates of their already highly acclaimed "Death Than Nothing" album. The European release already dates back to May 17, 2010, in the US it’ll be out on August 11, 2010. For further details check out ARMAGEDON’s myspace page www.myspace.com/armagedonofficial

May 21, 2010

The following statement was issued by ACHERON‘s Vincent Crowley: "Metal Hellions, after a 22 year run, I am finally putting ACHERON to an end. It has been an interesting journey, but it is indeed over now. I know I have broken up the band in the past, but there is no turning back this time. […]

May 18, 2010

Pulverised Records have signed Japan’s Death Metallers GxSxD (which stands for God Send Death). The band commented: "Finally we have found our home!! We are very excited to work with Pulverised Records since we’ve been recognizing them as one of best label. We’ll prove what we can do. Expect our Pulverised release." Watch GxSxD performing […]

May 17, 2010

The MCD of Australia’s old school Thrashers HELLBRINGER (formerly FORGERY) will be released on vinyl through Iron Pegasus Records sometime in August. www.myspace.com/hellbringeraus

May 16, 2010

Wendy Dio, wife / manager of RONNIE JAMES DIO has just released the following statement to Blabbermouth.net: "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. (on Sunday) 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was […]

May 13, 2010

Nicola Costantini, editor of the great ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SVENSK DÖDSMETALL, has been very busy working on a worthy follow-up release. Here’s some quotes of a blog he just posted: "What I’m proudly announcing here, is a new edition of the Svensk Encyclopedia. This will be by no means a reissue, but something really new. So […]

May 11, 2010

Philadelphia’s Black Metallers BLASPHEMOUS have parted ways with their longtime bassist, Decrepit. Vocalist RK has issued the following statement regarding the situation: "We have decided to part ways with bassist Decrepit. He’s been part of BLASPHEMOUS for most of our existence, covering two different stints with us. It always is tough to make a change, […]

May 10, 2010

Blood Harvest Records have just released the European CD version of "Chaos Echoes", the third album of French dark Death Metallers BLOODY SIGN. The digipak version will be released soon on Ibex Moon Records for the American market, as well as the Gatefold LP version on Blood Harvest Records. www.myspace.com/bloodysign Here’s the current bill for […]

May 07, 2010

Ibex Moon Records will release a special collector’s vinyl edition of ASPHYX‘s "The Rack" album. It will only be available from Ibex Moon Records and Abyss Records mailorder. The first 25 copies sold through either www.ibexmoonrecords.com or www.officialabyssrecords.com will be autographed by band members Martin Van Drunen and Bob Bagchus. It is limited to 666 […]

May 06, 2010

FUNERUS will be playing some European festivals this summer. Here’s an official statements from bassist Jill McEntee on the festivals and the recording of the new album follow: "We are very happy to announce that FUNERUS will be playing some European festivals this summer. The band will be playing the Kaltenbach Open Air on July […]

May 03, 2010

Long-running California Metallers AGENT STEEL have issued the following update: "As some of you may or may not have already heard the news that AGENT STEEL has parted ways with vocalist Bruce Hall. We as a band would like to acknowledge the accomplishments together with Bruce and the three solid Metal offerings; "Omega Conspiracy", "Order […]

May 02, 2010

Per Valla, maincomposer and guitarist of the extreme metalband ELITE, has just released his first soloalbum "4. September" as VREDEHAMMER. The first 200 copies come as a digipak with different layout. More info at www.myspace.com/vredehammer

May 01, 2010

ASPHYX have recorded two tracks at Sonic Assault studio for an upcoming split 7" with Finnish Doom / Deathers HOODED MENACE. A new track entitled ‘We Doom You To Death’ plus ‘Bestial Vomit’, which is a cover of MAJESTY (U.S.), that originally appeared on their 1988 demo. The EP will be released via Doomentia Records. […]

April 29, 2010

MIASMAL‘s first 7" EP has just been released on Detest Records (www.detestrecords.com) and Me Saco Un Ojo Records (www.mesacounojo.com). One of the tracks (‘Creation Of Fire’) can be checked out on the band’s myspace site www.myspace.com/miasmalband DAWN OF CRUCIFIXION‘s first demo tape is available now. For further details ceck out the band’s myspace site www.myspace.com/dawnofcrucifixion

April 28, 2010

Crypts of Eternity Productions from Peru will finally release the long awaited 20th anniversary HEADHUNTER D.C. double CD "The Darkest Archives… From The Death Cult (1987-2007)" on May 15, 2010. It features promo / demo, live, rehearsal and other hidden recordings from the band’s personal archives, including some of their very first songs ever written, […]

April 27, 2010

STRIDENT from Beer-Sheva (south of Israel) just released the first ever full length Thrash Metal album made by an Israeli band. It is entitled "On The Aim" and was mastered by Maor Appelbaum, an ex-Israeli who nowadays lives in the US and masters albums of such big names as Rob Halford, David Ellefson, SIGH, MASTER […]

April 25, 2010

Vincent Crowley, frontman for Ibex Moon Records ACHERON, has issued the following statement regarding the band’s future: "After 22 years of existence, Black / Death / Thrash Metal band ACHERON are calling it quits! The band has released 5 original full length CDs, 3 mini- CDs, 1 cover-tribute CD and a number of other underground […]

April 23, 2010

Stockholm’s CRUCIFYRE have recently been signed by Pulverised Records. The band has already completed their debut full-length album, the follow-up to 2006’s "Thessalonian Death Cult" demo. More details about the new album will be revealed soon. Here’s the official press statement from CRUCIFYRE’s drummer Y. Hillborg: "Working with Pulverised Records feels great. It’s like we’ve […]

April 22, 2010

Canadian BEGRIME EXEMIOUS first CD "Impending Funeral Of Man" was recently released through Dark Descent Records. The CD includes 9 tracks in a playing time around 45 minutes packed in a eight-page booklet with artwork from various artists. The vinyl version will be released at a later date. Check out www.darkdescent.net for ordering details or […]

April 21, 2010

Tampa, Florida’s DIABOLIC have been added to several dates of CANNIBAL CORPSE’s "Evisceration Plague Tour" that is scheduled to kick off today (April 20) in Orlando, Florida. Check out our tourdates section for the confirmed dates. According to a statement from DIABOLIC: "We are excited to announce that we have been added to these shows […]

April 20, 2010

MASTER‘s upcoming new album "The Human Machine" will be released in an alternate slipcase cover edition, which will be made available in only 2000 copies worldwide. It was once again designed and painted by Eliran Kantor (Testament, Sigh, Anacrusis, GWAR, etc), who also did the actual album cover for "The Human Machine". States Eliran Kantor: […]

April 19, 2010

Lupus Lounge have signed Norway’s NÀTTSÒL and will release their debut "Stemning" ("mood, atmosphere") shortly. According to the label, the six piece builds on Scandinavian nature mysticism as well as the archaic aggression of Norse Black Metal in the tradition of Ulver’s "Bergtatt", but brings this musical lineage into the 21st century in a unique […]

April 18, 2010

THORNAFIRE have been invited to play the Czech Republic’s world renowned Obscene Extreme Festival (July 15-17, 2010). Guitarist Victor Mac-Namara had this to say about the honor. "We come from the Hell of South America, spreading our twisted and poisoned madness for several years and are very pleased to participate in this great festival. We […]

April 16, 2010

Todd Weaver, bassist for APOLLO RA and MUSEUM OF FEAR was killed in an automobile accident on April 9, 2010 in Essex MD. All of his former bandmates and friends are deeply shocked and saddened by this. Rest In Peace, Todd.

April 15, 2010

Within the next weeks, Detest Records will release the following items: MIASMAL first 7" EP (in collaboration with Me Saco Un Ojo Records), ENTRAPMENT first demo tape and GRAVEHAMMER "Ensnared In Dismal Blasphemies" 7". More info is to be found on www.detestrecords.com The new CEMETERY URN album "The Conquered Are Burned" will finally be be […]

April 14, 2010

‘Great Are The Eyed’, the first official video from AGAINST THE PLAGUES, was recently filmed in Miami, with directors Eduardo and Gregg Alvarez from Elephas Production. The song comes off the band’s new album "Decoding The Mainframe", released in Europe on March 31st via Dutch label Vic Records. The album was mastered by Dan Swanö […]

April 13, 2010

The official street release dates for the upcoming MASTER "The Human Machine" and SALEM "Playing God And Other Short Stories" albums have been set as April 26, 2010 for Europe and May 25, 2010 for North America. More info at www.pulverised.net Sweden’s old school Deathers FACEBREAKER have issued the following official statement: "We are happy […]

April 12, 2010

DEW-SCENTED‘s upcoming live plans include a very special CD release show in Bremen (Germany) at the Tower club on Friday June 4th, 2010. Unfortunately, the previously announced appearance of GOD DETHRONED has been cancelled again by the band due to scheduling conflicts, but DEW-SCENTED’s longtime friends and 2008 touring partners SEVERE TORTURE from The Netherlands […]

April 08, 2010

A 40-second video trailer for Hungarian Thrash Metallers MORBID CARNAGE‘s upcoming debut album "Night Assasins" is now available at this location. The street release date for "Night Assassins" will be announced soon.

April 07, 2010

The following (edited / shortened) news currently gets spread around by WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM: US Black Metallers LUDICRA are in a serious bind… After more than a decade of being USBM’s best kept secret, the band finally got a dream-offer to play main support to Norwegian legends MAYHEM. Then, approximately sixty days prior […]

April 05, 2010

Sweden’s CRYPT OF KERBEROS have been signed by Pulverised Records. Previously known as Macrodex and consisting of members from various outfits such as Tyrant, Eternal Darkness and Obscene, the band is slated for a follow-up new album to the 1993’s full-length album "World Of Myths". More details and information will be announced soon. States CRYPT […]

April 03, 2010

The following message was sent to us by Bill Peters of Auburn Records. As it’s a very sad situation, we figured we should share it with all of you reading this: "Hello! Jared Koston, the drummer in one of my Auburn bands VENOMIN JAMES, is in some serious medical trouble fighting cancer. His story has […]

April 02, 2010

Chilean Death Metal act and Ibex Moon recording artists THORNAFIRE will step in front of the camera this month to film the first video off of their latest album "Vorex Deconstruccion". The band has chosen the track ‘Deconstruccion’, a song which bassist / vocalist Alexis Munoz describes as a "futuristic song inspired by the religious […]

March 31, 2010

New Jerseys brutal Death Metallers DISMA will release their upcoming 7" EP "The Manifestation" on Necroharmonic Records within the next month or so. The EP will contain the 2 new songs ‘Manifestation’ and ‘Purulent Quest’. The band plans to go back in the studio this year to record 3 new songs and promises to be […]

March 26, 2010

Guitarist / vocalist Neil Burkdoll has reported that the new FATALIST line-up is ready to be revealed. Here is the official announcement: "The new line-up of FATALIST for 2010 is secure for now. Joining Neil and Art in the band is Sean Jessel (Mentacide) on drums, Matt Drexler on lead guitars, and Mike Deity (Carnal […]

March 25, 2010

Swedish Death Metallers PUTERAEON have been signed by Cyclone Empire Records. The band was formed in 2008 and already caused quite a stir with their 3 demos "Fascination For Mutilation", "The Requiem" and "The Extraordinary Work Of Herbert West". Here’s a statement from mainman Jonas Lindblood (vocals / guitar): "PUTERAEON are proud to announce, that […]

March 22, 2010

Slovenian chaos Black Metallers BLEEDING FIST have finished recording the music video for ‘Invocation Into Devil’s Flesh’, the lead-off track to the upcoming "Macabrum Bestia Ex Abyssus" MCD, to be released in April on Moribund Records. This MCD will also include the ‘Invocation Into Devil’s Flesh’ music video, which was entirely filmed in February in […]

March 21, 2010

Brazil’s REVIOLENCE have just released their new CD "Modern Beast" through Marquee Records. The album mixes Heavy and Thrash Metal influences, features new singer Rod Starscream and was produced by Mauro Juliany from Soundup Studios (SP/Brazil). It will be distributed in Germany, USA, Japan, Canada and Mexico. Sound samples and more info on the band […]

March 19, 2010

The following news have been posted on MORBID ANGEL‘s official website www.morbidangel.com: "World Management and MORBID ANGEL would like to let the fans know that rumors about Pedro Sandoval’s back surgery are in fact true. Pete has suffered for a long time with a deteriorating disc problem. He was in daily pain and needed to […]

March 17, 2010

Pagan Records have released a limited edition (500 copies) SATHANAS / NOMINON vinyl split 7" that features exclusive unreleased versions of songs from each band (‘Cult Of Blood’ by SATHANAS and ‘Release In Death’ by NOMINON). The cover art was supplied by Chris Moyen. For more info go to www.paganrecords.com.pl

March 14, 2010

German Thrashers DESTRUCTION recently posted the following news on their official myspace site www.myspace.com/officialdestruction: "Now it’s official, the DVD "A Savage Symphony", is the farewell gift from drummer Marc Reign for the DESTRUCTION fans. Tour-stress caused personal and musical differences, so both parties decided to go separate ways in the future. Marc will concentrate on […]

March 11, 2010

Chile’s PENTAGRAM have completed their first studio recording in over 20 years. During their European tour in the summer of 2009, the band recorded the track ‘Demented’ – which was written in the 80s but didn’t make it onto either of PENTAGRAM’s demos – at HVR Studios in the UK with producer / engineer Dan […]

March 09, 2010

TRIPTYKON, the group formed by former Hellhammer / Celtic Frost singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Warrior, will release their highly anticipated album "Eparistera Daimones" in March 2010. To catch a glimpse at this monolithic opus either visit the band’s official MySpace page where you can already stream two full songs (www.myspace.com/triptykonofficial) or watch […]

March 08, 2010

Philadelphia’s GOREAPHOBIA will join KULT OF AZAZEL, BLOODFEAST and ANAL CUNT as one of the headliners of this year’s March Metal Massacre Fest in Reading, PA. Featuring over a dozen brutal bands, the show will take place at The Silo Nightclub on March 27th. Visit www.pametalshows.com for details and ticket information. GOREAPHOBIA guitarist Alex Bouks […]

March 07, 2010

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 […]

March 05, 2010

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 […]

March 04, 2010

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 […]

March 02, 2010

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 […]

February 27, 2010

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.

February 23, 2010

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). […]

February 22, 2010

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 […]

February 21, 2010

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 […]

February 20, 2010

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 […]

February 19, 2010

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.

February 18, 2010

The first issue of COMPILATION OF DEATH zine is available now. This 104 pages fat monster of a zine is pro printed, written in English and features old and new interviews with bands like Funebrarum, Anima Damnata, Dead Congregation, Pek, Sanguis Imperem, Ignivomous, Demise (Usa), Morgue (Usa), Crypt of Kerberos, Nicola Costantini of EncYclopedia of […]

February 14, 2010

Ibex Moon Recording artists HOD will be part of a mini tour of Texas with GRAVEHILL starting at the end of the month. The band has issued the following statement on the Lone Star State assault: "San Antonio, Houston and Austin prepare for a crushing Metal onslaught. Coming from California will be Death Metal lunatics […]

February 13, 2010

Brazil’s Black / Death / Thrash Metal pioneers VULCANO are looking for booking agencies and bands who are interested to participate in the band’s first time ever European tour 2010. The plan is to hit Europe in October / November. For more details you can contact them at one of these addresses: viertel_velloso@ig.com.br, mrzoooom@hotmail.com, www.myspace.com/vulcanobrazil […]

February 11, 2010

French SIDEBLAST are currently busy working on new material. Right now they are recording and mixing a brand new song for one edition of Cyclone Empire’s split 7" series "Imperial Anthems". The partner band for this split vinyl is already fixed… According to the label "it will be a band everyone into that music will […]

February 10, 2010

DEMONICAL‘s Martin Schulman has issued the following statement on behalf of the "Accession To The Throne Tour 2010" tour-package: "We are very sorry to inform that we have been forced to cancel the scheduled show in Zagreb, Croatia, on Thursday February 25th featuring DEMONICAL, DEATHBOUND and MY OWN GRAVE. We are unable to arrange and […]

February 09, 2010

PAGANIZER have been forced to cancel all planned and upcoming live-activities due to major line-up problems… Rogga Johansson himself explains the situation: "We have been forced to cancel upcoming festivals as well as single gigs, and also a minitour with the French band AFFLICTION GATE wich was planned in May. Reason is that the drummer […]

February 07, 2010

To support the release of their upcoming fourth album "Monumentomb" (to be out on March 23rd through Deathgasm Records) Swedish NOMINON will hit the stages again in May. Spanish GRAVEYARD will join them on those dates, with additional support acts to be announced later. Check out our tourdates section for more details.

February 05, 2010

BURIAL INVOCATION‘s "Rituals Of The Grotesque" demo CD is available through Dark Descent Records now. Check out the review section for further details about this release. Besides this CD Dark Descent Records printed a limited number of both black and white BURIAL INVOCATION logo t-shirts. These shirts sell for $13 USD plus shipping for the […]

February 04, 2010

16 years after their last release Florida’s Death Metal legend KILLING ADDICTION are about to release a new CD via Xtreem Music. "Fall Of The Archetypes" includes 6 new songs plus 5 bonus tracks from the band’s 1994 split cassette release "Dark Tomorrow". Later on, still undetermined, the band’s 1993 debut album "Omega Factor" will […]

February 03, 2010

HIMINBJORG is have announced a new album on their own label European Tribes. "Chants D’hier, Chants De Guerre, Chants De La Terre" (Songs Of Yesterday, Songs Of War, Songs Of The Earth). It is dedicated to the struggle for the survival of European Pagan cultures, and said to be a continuation of the 1st demo […]

February 02, 2010

Detest Records are still keeping themselves quite busy. Here’s a little update on their latest activities. A very limited picture disc version of MIASMAL‘s self-titled demo 2008 is now available, the band’s first 7" will be released within 1,5 months by the label as well. KRYPTS‘ "Open The Crypt" demo will be released on 12" […]

January 28, 2010

Italy’s UNDEAD CREEP will start recording their full-length album in May / June, to be released by Dark Blasphemies Records (Spain) and Dark Descent Records (U.S.) later this year. Check out the band’s official Myspace site www.myspace.com/undeadcreep666 for sound samples of their demo.

January 27, 2010

BLOODY SIGN‘s third full length album "Chaos Echoes" is in the pressing right plant now and should be out in February 2010 via Blood Harvest Records in Europe, followed by a digi-sleeve version with different artwork for the US market to be released by Ibex Moon Fecords in early 2010. A gatefold LP version will […]

January 26, 2010

GOMORAH have posted a video for the song ‘Excrement’, off of their debut "By The Means Of Violence" online at this location. The video, filmed by acclaimed director Scott Hansen (Bury Your Dead, We Were Gentlemen) is a four-minute display of visual brutality which perfectly captures the song’s bludgeoning essence. The band had this to […]

January 24, 2010

Swedish old school Death Metallers INTERMENT have issued the following statement: "Our debut album is taking form, everything except the vocals have been recorded. We have set "Into The Crypts Of Blasphemy" as the title and the plan is to finish everything around early February. The track listing is: ‘Night Of The Undead’, ‘Torn From […]

January 23, 2010

Cleveland, Ohio’s Death / Grinders EMBALMER are currently writing material for their next full length album, to be entitled "The Apocalyptic Bloodshower" (label tba). According to the band "the new material is spewing out sicker than ever, and sounding way more intense and brutal than any of the previous stuff." The album is announced as […]

January 22, 2010

Blabbermouth.net have posted the following news: Joe Ptacek, former vocalist of the long-defunct 1990s Illinois Death Metal band BROKEN HOPE, died last night (Wednesday, January 20) of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was 37 years old. Two musicians from the band AFTER DEATH from the UK died yesterday afternoon (Thursday, January […]

January 20, 2010

Drummer Markus "Raelin" Peez has left Germany’s old school Death Metallers HATESPAWN. The band will continue on as a two-piece, as in the early days. Here’s an official statement that the other members have posted on their official myspace site www.myspace.com/hatespawnofficial: "We wish you all the best with your future projects! Thank you for a […]

January 19, 2010

Ventura, CA-based Stockholm-styled Death Metallers, FATALIST, have released a video for the sone ‘Frozen Epitaph’ from their Ibex Moon Records debut, "The Depths Of Inhumanity". Guitarist / vocalist Neil Burkdoll had the following to say about the video, which can be viewed here: "So here is our video for ‘Frozen Epitaph’. The song is from […]

January 14, 2010

Currently trekking across Europe as part of the "Vengeful Scapegoat" Tour with HATE, DIVINE EVE, NOCTUM and NERVE, INCANTATION guitarist / vocalist John McEntee has sent word that tonight’s show (1/14/10) at Rios in Leeds (UK) has been canceled due to heavy snowfall causing the club’s roof to cave in. No other dates are expected […]

January 12, 2010

After years of total unavailability, Displeased Records will reissue SACRED REICH‘s 1993 album "Independent" on March 15, 2010. The re-release will feature upgraded layout, to-the-point remastering plus the following 5 bonus tracks: ‘A Question’, ‘Let’s Have A War’ (FEAR cover) and ‘Who’s To blame’ (all 3 from the "A Question" EP), ‘Big Picture’ (MDC cover) […]

January 11, 2010

NECROWRETCH‘s second demo "Necrollections" is now available through Aural Offerings Records. More info at www.auralofferings.com

January 09, 2010

Spanish Dark Blasphemies Records have signed Helsinki’s old school Death Metallers FROM CASKET. The band will shortly record their debut full length which is scheduled for a late 2010 release. More info at www.myspace.com/fromcasket

January 06, 2010

BLOOD REVOLT, featuring J Read and Vermin of AOA / REVENGE, with A.A. Nemtheanga from PRIMORDIAL handling vocal duties, will enter the studio in January to record their debut for Ireland’s Invictus Productions. Expect an April / May release. Gene Palubicki is busy laying the groundwork for the upcoming APOCALYPSE COMMAND yet to be titled […]

January 05, 2010

Ibex Moon Records (www.ibexmoonrecords.com) have signed California’s Black / Thrashers GRAVEHILL (www.myspace.com/gravehill666). The label will first of all re-release the band’s 2009’s debut full length "Rites Of The Pentagram" on 12" vinyl (with a special packaging, strictly for die-hard collectors) and CD (including the 5 song "Metal Of Death / Advocation Of Murder And Suicide" […]

January 03, 2010

Norwegian Black Metallers DEN SAAKALDTE have recruited Anders Kobro, long time drummer with CARPATHIAN FOREST, to their ranks to replace the departing Uruz. Kobro, will join the band with immediate effect, and begin rehearsing for next years’ live appearances and upcoming recording sessions. Originally founded as a solo project by guitarist Sykelig in 2006, DEN […]

December 29, 2009

Pure Steel Records from Germany has just released an ultimate version of the SABBAT "Charisma" album. It’s the English version of the legendary "Karisma" LP, previously unavailable on CD format. Except brand new artwork (painted by the legendary Chris Moyen) and 3 exclusive bonus tracks. The package also includes an additional bonus disc, with the […]

December 28, 2009

For those who missed the already sold out first issue of DOWNTUNED & MORBID the situation is not desperate as Belgian Detest Records are going to reprint issue # 1 next month. According to Fenriz from DARKTHRONE "it’s the best Death Metal mag I have ever read" (quote: blogsection of www.myspace.com/downtunedandmorbid). Who dares to disagree […]

December 23, 2009

MASTER have recently completed recording their upcoming new full-length entitled "The Human Machine". The mixing process is still currently underway, and an expected date for the album mastering should begin on December 30, 2009. States MASTER founder / frontman Paul Speckmann: "MASTER are in the studio mixing, and mastering soon. Things are going very well […]

December 22, 2009

Israelian old school Death Metal band SONNE ADAM are about to release their 7" EP "Armed With Hammers" soon through German Imperium Productions. The label recently signed the band and the deal contains the release of the mentioned "Armed With Hammers" 7" EP, another 7" EP which was already recorded in 2008 (which is called […]

December 18, 2009

Competition time, folks! Now you can prove yourselves as true underground maniacs. On disc 1 of the recently released Vic Records FURBOWL "Those Shredded Dreams" 2 CD re-issue you’ll find two additional video clips. One of them is a live version of the song ‘Razorblades’… In that particular video you’ll find a quite wellknown, bearded […]

December 16, 2009

The Crypt Records will release an offical 3 LP discography boxset from Sweden’s CRYPT OF KERBEROS, entitled "MCMXCI – MCMXCIII (1991-1993)", that will feature everything the band had ever recorded and released. No definite release date has been confirmed at this point of time yet, but you easily may get yourselves updates through the label’s […]

December 15, 2009

"Aeon Of Nox (From Darkness Comes Liberation)", the first album of French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE, is now out on Metal Inquisition Records (Germany). Expect 35 minutes of traditional Death Metal with influences from UNLEASHED, ASPHYX, GRAVE, BOLT THROWER, BENEDICTION, MASSACRE etc. Copies are available from www.metal-inquisition.de or directly from the band at […]

December 14, 2009

German Thrashers EXUMER are confirmed to appear on next year’s Inferno Festival in Norway, March 31 – April 3, 2010. This will be EXUMER’s first live appearance in Scandinavia since the band’s 1988 Blitzkrieg Tour with Nasty Savage where they last performed in Denmark. EXUMER are adding new dates to their "European Ignition 2010 Tour" […]

December 12, 2009

THE COMPANY OF UNDERTAKERS (TCOU) is an new project that former ASPHYX guitarist Eric Daniels is currently involved in again. The line-up gets completed by Bob Bagchus (ASPHYX / SOULBURN) on drums, Theo van Eekelen (HAIL OF BULLETS) on bass, Paul Baayens (ASPHYX / HAIL OF BULLETS) on guitars and Martin van Drunen (ASPHYX / […]

December 11, 2009

After GRAVEHAMMER some days ago, VETERNUS from Uppsala, Sweden, has just joint the Detest Records roster. The band’s first 7" EP will be available in the first part of 2010. More info and an updated releases calendar are to be found on www.detestrecords.com Changes in the schedules for the CD version of the RESURRECTED IN […]

December 09, 2009

Swedish melancholic Metallers IN MOURNING have set the second full-length album title as "Monolith". An approximate release date of February 2010 has been set, but a further announcement will be made on the finalised street date. "Monolith" was recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Lounge Studio, Sweden once again with Scar Symmetry axe-man / engineer […]

December 08, 2009

Kolony Records has signed Andorrean symphonic Death Metallers PERSEFONE. The label will release the band’s third album "Shin-Ken" in early February 2010. The album is based upon ancient Japanese war-stories, and was mixed and mastered at Jailhouse Studios by Tommy Hansen in April 2009. For more info check out www.myspace.com/persefoneband

December 05, 2009

ORDER FROM CHAOS will reunite for for six shows, beginning on January 02, 2010 at The Riot Room in Kansas City, MO. Joining ORDER FROM CHAOS will be ARES KINGDOM, CHRISTHATE (featuring members UNMERCIFUL), EZRA and MEATSHANK. Tickets are available through www.ticketweb.com.

December 04, 2009

Mexican Dybbuk Records, who recently released the AXIS POWERS compilation "Born For War", have several new items in the queue: concerning merchandise they already sell the official t-shirts from KILL with the "No Catharsis" cover and in the next week TRIBULATION t-shirts will be available (in size S, M, L & XL) and strictly limited […]

November 30, 2009

German Thrashers EXUMER have been confirmed to appear at next year’s MRF Festival in Oberhausen / Germany on April 4, 2010. The festival features some of the most influential cult Thrash and Power Metal bands from the 1980s, hailing from Germany, Canada and the USA. On the heels of the success of the Chris Withchunter […]

November 28, 2009

Brazil’s INCRUST will support Paul Speckmann’s MASTER at their gig in Salvador on January 17, 2010. Other acts on the bill will be AFTER DEATH (UK) and PREDATOR (BRA). The new INCRUST album will feature two more tracks than originally planned and the release is scheduled for March / April, 2010. Blood Harvest Records will […]

November 27, 2009

American Black / Death Metal band EXTERMINATION ANGEL is now offering their debut recording "Demo 2009 – Advancement Into Obscurity", limited to 100 full-color, hand-numbered copies on hi-bias cassette tape for $6 U.S. (ppd. worldwide). The track list includes ‘Looting The Holy Coffers’, ‘Weaponized Evil’ and ‘Whirlwind Killing Spree’. Inquiries can be made through the […]

November 26, 2009

GRAVEHAMMER from Sweden have just signed with Detest Records from Belgium. The band is currently recording new songs which will appear on a 7" to be released in 2010. More news and samples are to be found on www.detestrecords.com and www.myspace.com/gravehammerswe 2009 saw the band’s 20th birthday and it also turned out to be a […]

November 24, 2009

"Human Decay", the second demo by Swedish old school Death Metallers ENTRAILS, is finished and ready to be shipped on December 04, 2009. It will be released in a strictly limited edition of only 50 original CD-R copies that are numbered 1-50. Those 50 copies can only be bought directly from the band. The price […]

November 23, 2009

DÉTENTE have announce the addition of Tiina Teal as the band’s new vocalist. Here’s the offcial statement from the band: "Originally starting out behind the kit as a drummer, Tiina has been singing and screaming for the last 10 years. Having influences ranging from Jarboe to Nina Simone as well as Strapping Young Lad’s Devin […]

November 22, 2009

Italy’s MORTUARY DRAPE have released a new double LP entitled "Secret Sudaria". It is strictly limited to 100 copies in white vinyl and comes with a special leather cover. Enclosed with the vinyl will be a very special metal pendant charm carrying The Drape insignia. You can check out more pics here. For ordering information […]

November 19, 2009

ACHERON will be unveiling their new music video for the song ‘I Am Heathen’ (featured on their new album "The Final Conflict: Last Days Of God") on www.youtube.com this Saturday, November 21, 2009. It will also be posted on their official mypage page at www.myspace.com/acheron. This is the first professionally filmed music video the band […]

November 17, 2009

In 2010, Vic Records will release "Certain Corpses Never Decay", a compilation of the two EXPULSION demos "Cerebral Cessation" and "Veiled In The Mists Of Mystery", together with an unreleased 7" and a compilation-only track. EXPULSION is, however, not reunited. www.myspace.com/expulsionswe Ukrainian Black Metallers BALFOR were recently invited to appear at the "Global East Festival" […]

November 14, 2009

Bestial Invasion Records is a new label based in the Scottish Highlands and focused on releasing traditional Thrash / Death / Black / Speed / Heavy Metal. The first releases on the label will be DUNGEÖNHAMMER (FRA) / RUST (SWE) split 7"EP, SKULL FIST (CAN) CD, RIOTOR (CAN) LP. More info at www.myspace.com/bestialinvasionrecords

November 13, 2009

THE GROTESQUERY is the name of the second cooperation between Kam Lee and Rogga Johansson after BONE GNAWER. Kam and Rogga had several talks about creating a new band that would base its lyrical on stories by H.P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce and Edgar Allan Poe and music highly influenced by the brutal style of early […]

November 12, 2009

"The Depths Of Inhumanity", the debut full-length of Ventura, California’s FATALIST will be released on November 23, 2009 via Ibex Moon Records. It is the band’s follow up to 2007’s (and now sold out) "Loss" demo. Guitarist / vocalist Neil Burkdoll had this to say about the recording: "Well, three years in the making; it […]

November 11, 2009

Konqueror Records is looking for a label willing to re-release the self-titled CD by Italy’s old school Death Metallers ERODED on a one time limited pressing vinyl edition. Interested companies can contact Konqueror Records for further details through www.myspace.com/konquerorrecords

November 10, 2009

After years of unavailability, SACRED REICH‘s third album "Independent" will finally be reissued via Displeased Records in the Spring of 2010. It comes completely remastered with a fresh new lay-out and will include the following 5 bonus tracks: ‘A Question’, ‘Let’s Have A War’ (FEAR cover), ‘Who’s To Blame’ (all three taken from the "A […]

November 06, 2009

Pulverised Records welcomes MORBUS CHRON, one of the rawest young talents worshipping this particular old style of pure Death Metal. Strictly sticking to the tradition of demo cassette tapes, MORBUS CHRON previously released a self-titled 4-track demo tape, which attracted favorable responses everywhere. MORBUS CHRON is now preparing to enter the studio, for what will […]

November 03, 2009

Hungary’s MORBID CARNAGE have been signed by Pulverised Records. The band recently completed their first full-length album "Night Assassins", which features seven songs of 80s style old school Thrash Metal. No definite release date has been set yet, but will be announced soon. Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin states: "MORBID CARNAGE definitely know their Thrash […]

November 02, 2009

CHAOS MAGAZINE # 15 is finally out, featuring in-depth interviews with HATE ETERNAL, RESURRECTION, SINISTER, VADER, BEHEMOTH, EXMORTEM, VACANT COFFIN, BOOK OF BLACK EARTH, MACHETAZO, DARKNESS BY OATH, AMON AMARTH, EVOCATION, SEANCE, THE UGLY, UNANIMATED, THE CROWN as well as a huge Rogga Johansson-special including individual interviews with (almost) all of his past, present and […]

October 30, 2009

LOCK UP featuring AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, Anton Reisenegger of PENTAGRAM and CRIMINAL on guitar, NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury and ex-DIMMU BORGIR and TESTAMENT drummer Nick Barker have been confirmed for NEUROTIC DEATHFEST 2010. This will be the first LOCK UP show on Dutch soil in almost ten years. Furthermore BEHEADED from […]

October 27, 2009

Pulverised Records has signed Ukrainian Black Metallers BALFOR. Describing their music as ‘Barbaric Black Metal’, that explores themes from their countries’ warrior past, the band had recently completed their debut full-length album entitled "Barbaric Blood". "Barbaric Blood" will be slated for a street release date sometime in the first quarter of 2010. More details and […]

October 26, 2009

After some delays, the mix of the upcoming AFFLICTION GATE album "Aeon Of Nox (From Darkness Comes Liberation)" was completed. A brand new track is now online on their myspace www.myspace.com/afflictiongate. The album will be released before the end of the year through Metal Inquisition.

October 25, 2009

According to the official MYTHOS blog (http://mythosfin.blogspot.com) things are moving on. The recently released 10"EP version of thier "Moulded In Clay" demo is already out since a couple of weeks and is still available through Nuclear Winter Records (www.nuclearwinter.cjb.net). Herve / Osmose Productions has given his ok for a re-release of "Pain Amplifier" on vinyl. […]

October 23, 2009

From the camp of Bielefeld / Germany based Black Metallers GEÏST, here is a message from bass player Alboin: "Our current synthesizer player Faruk will leave us early 2010, which is why we are on search for a new synthesizer player now. From February 2010 on, we want to play concerts in complete line-up, and […]

October 22, 2009

"Vacuum", the debut album of PENSÉES NOCTURNES (depressive Black Metal and classical music) has just been released. Sound samples and more info can be found on the label’s myspace site www.myspace.com/ladloproductions

October 16, 2009

Recent NOMINON vocalist Daniel (2004 – 2009) left the band just before the recordings of the new album. The band is currently in search of a new vocalist who is "eager to share the same vision of delivering disgusting Death Metal full of energy and hatred to all the inhabitants of the underground." Interested creatures […]

October 15, 2009

Along with the release of the compilation RESURRECTED IN FESTERING SLIME (Soulseller Records) the initiators of this release are presenting a 2-day-festival which is going to take place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of November 2009 in Stockholm’s club Kafé 44. Most of the featured bands on this compilation are confirmed, in details the […]

October 13, 2009

EXUMER have released their first new song in 23 years, titled ‘Waking The Fire’, featuring founding member Mem V. Stein on vocals. The song is taken from their new 2-track demo, which was partially recorded in Hawaii and Germany during the band’s last tour earlier this year.Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: "I tracked the vocals […]

October 12, 2009

Ventura, California’s FATALIST‘s debut full-length "The Depths Of Inhumanity" (the follow up to 2007’s sold out "Loss" demo) will be released on November 23, 2009 via Ibex Moon Records.Guitarist / vocalist Neil Burkdoll had this to say about the recording: "Well, three years in the making; it has been a long ass time. Our album […]

October 11, 2009

MYSTICAL MUSIC ZINE # 14 – "a tribute to the darkened old school Death Metal way", is out now, featuring in-depth interviews with ASPHYX, AT THE GATES, AXIS POWERS, AVULSED, BLOODY SIGN, DESULTORY, DENIAL, ENTOMBED, FUNEBRARUM, HATESPAWN, IMPIETY, LAY DOWN ROTTEN, LIFELESS, MASSIVE ASSAULT, MORBID FLESH, PUTERAEON, PURGATORY, SEANCE and TRIBULATION. You’ll also get tons […]

October 10, 2009

Swedish DEMONICAL have issued the following statement: "Back at Swedish soil after a triumphal "Götter des Nordens" mini-tour. Thanx to each and everyone who took part in the battles, you will all be remembered!! The rest of the year will be spent working on new material and various other things as in February 2010 it’s […]

October 09, 2009

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is looking for reliable people again who can help us out with reviews, as we still get so much stuff that it’s difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you should have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in touch with us for all further details […]

October 07, 2009

Blackened Death Metallers ACHERON have signed with Ibex Moon Records for the US release of "The Final Conflict: Last Days Of God". Founding bassist / vocalist Vincent Crowley had this to say about the signing: "We (ACHERON) have really been wanting to have someone license our new album "The Final Conflict: Last Days Of God" […]

October 06, 2009

Ireland’s FOR RUIN have just released their second album "Last Light". The album is available for free download (as well as on CD and high quality mp3) from the band’s website www.forruin.com. It will also be available through all major digital outlets (i-tunes etc.) in the near future. A strictly limited collectors edition CD will […]

October 05, 2009

HIMINBJORG will be releasing their new album "Chants D’hier, Chants De Guerre, Chants De La Terre" (Songs Of Yesterday, Songs Of War, Songs Of The Earth) on their own label European Tribes in October 2009. This album, sung in French for the first time, is a continuation of the band’s first demo "Hedning" and the […]

October 04, 2009

Sonic Unyon will be releasing "The Ones I Condemn", the brand new album by Canada’s SACRIFICE, on October 27 in Canada. "Canada has always been great to Sacrifice," says guitarist Rob Urbinati about the agreement. "We are extremely happy to have Sonic Unyon behind us in our home country. Everyone at the label is as […]

October 02, 2009

Recently reformed Texas Death Metal veterans DIVINE EVE have issued the following update. "As writhing flames whisper to the darkness, winds of chaos fade into the abyss… DIVINE EVE is very eager to declare the 4 song EP is in its final stages of completion. The title "Vengeful And Obstinate" is a fitting banner to […]

October 01, 2009

Dave from Spanish UNCONSECRATED has started up a new label called DARK BLASPHEMIES RECORDS. Their first release will be the "When Darkness Returns" CD by Czech MORBIDER, which is scheduled to see the light of day on November 17, 2009. The album features 11 songs in the good old SweDeath style (DISMEMBER / old ENTOMBED […]

September 30, 2009

AVUSLED is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated fifth full-length album, "Nullo (The Pleasure of Self-Mutilation)", on Ibex Moon Records in the United States. The album was first released in June 2009 on Xtreem Music and Metal Age Productions in Europe, and in Russia by Coyote Records. In Mexico / Central America […]

September 29, 2009

One of Sweden’s newest, scruffiest and back-to-the-roots Punk bands IRON LAMB, consisting of some of extreme Metal’s most prominent figures in the scene, is now officially a part of the Pulverised Records family. Fronted by ex-Repugnant singer Graga Lindström, this all-star line-up also consists of Johan Wallin of General Surgery on guitars, Thomas Daun of […]

September 27, 2009

Greek’s VARATHRON is finally back with a new album "Stygian Forces Of Scorn" via Death To Mankind Records. The CD includes 3 bonus tracks and a full color 16 pages booklet, while the LP edition comes with a gatefold cover on clear vinyl, limited to 500 copies. Also out on the same label is "Crippled […]

September 25, 2009

The concert of SECRETS OF THE MOON, CODE, and SOLSTAFIR at the Musikzentrum, Hannover (Germany) on October 1 had to be relocated to the Magnet Club, Berlin at short notice.

September 24, 2009

Swedish BLOOD MORTIZED recently came along with the following news on their myspace site www.myspace.com/bloodmortized: "Blood Mortized are now ready to strike yet again. More music has been written and you can expect nothing but rotten to the core old school Death Metal. In the near future the band will hit Underworld Recording to record […]

September 21, 2009

On October 26, 2009 Vic Records will re-release "Those Shredded Dreams", the long time sold out, legendary debut of Sweden’s FURBOWL. This re-issue contains 2 bonus video clips and a bonus disc with 11 tracks that the band recorded before and after their debut album, re-mastered by Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE / […]

September 15, 2009

Clarence "C.J." Jenkins, bassist for Philadelphia-based Thrash Metal band FAITH OR FEAR, died last Sunday (September 13) after suffering an apparent heart attack during the group’s performance at the city’s Arts, Music and Antiques Festival. Jenkins, 50, collapsed around 2:45 p.m. as the band performed under a tent on High Street, said FAITH OR FEAR […]

September 14, 2009

The title, artwork and full tracklisting of RUINS‘ forthcoming third album "Front The Final Foes" are finally disclosed. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Red Planet (PSYCROPTIC) and Crawlspace Studios and features the following tracks: ‘Breath Of Void’, ‘The Sum Of Your Loss’, ‘Cult Rapture’, ‘Annihilate’, ‘Front The Final Foes’, ‘Hallways Of The Always’, […]

September 13, 2009

DETERIOROT are currently in the final stage of finishing and mixing their new album "The Faithless". The band started the recording process 7 years ago and the album was unfinished until now. DETERIOROT is ready to sign with Xtreem Music with a release date set for early 2010.

September 12, 2009

HOD guitarist Carl "Lord Necron" Snyder comments on band’s inclusion in "Slow Southern Steel": "The South will rise again! Now that we got your attention. HOD is a part of a new Metal documentary about bands from the South called "Slow Southern Steel". The film focuses on Southern acts that play Doom, Sludge, Death Metal. […]

September 10, 2009

To celebrate and in support of the latest masterpiece "Necrology", Swedish uprising Death Metallers MY OWN GRAVE has scheduled a release-party gig at Club Destroyer, Sundsvall, Sweden to commemorate this event. Joining as direct support will be Swedish Death Metal band Hellmasker and also featuring Regain Records artist Totalt Javla Morker. For more information and […]

September 09, 2009

VETUS OBSCURUM‘s upcoming mini album "Blood Revelations" was recorded at Cold Void Studio and mastered at Clintworks Studio. It features the following four tracks: ‘Vetus Obscurum’, ‘The Omen From The East’, ‘Antidote To Humanity’ and ‘Blood Revelations’. The band consists of KROHM’s Numinas, who is handling all instruments, while the vocals are a collaboration between […]

September 08, 2009

OBEISANCE have chosen to make tracks from their two 7” EPs "Satanik Shoktroops Auf Doom" and "F.U.C.K.(Forever Unholy Christian Karnage)" available on CD format on Morbid Moon Records, to be released on September 15, 2009 (in a limited pressing of 666 copies only). This will include several old tracks re-recorded exclusively for this release and […]

September 03, 2009

MORTIIS recently completed work on 2 new videos to coincide with the release of the forthcoming album (working title "The Great Deceiver"). Here’s what frontman MORTIIS had to say: "We filmed the process and uploaded some of the footage to our YouTube channel, for the kids to check out. It’s pretty grisly stuff, but we’re […]

August 29, 2009

UTUMNO‘s long out of print 1993 "Across The Horizon" 4 track EP will be available on vinyl for the very first time together with the band’s "The Light Of Day" EP on October 11, 2009. It comes on 180 gram heavy vinyl LP, strictly limited to a one-time only pressing of 500 hand-numbered copies – […]

August 25, 2009

MIGHTIEST has just started working on new songs for a brand new album likely to be released sometime in the first half of 2010. The first effort of this work will be the contribution to Cyclone Empire’s "Imperial Anthems" split 7" series, that starts this fall. The song to be used is called ‘Soular Eclipse’, […]

August 22, 2009

Several news from the CEREKLOTH camp: due to personal differences Søren Bentsen isn’t their drummer any longer. The new one is called Jarro Raphael (NOCTURNAL GRAVES, ex-DESTROYER 666). As Jarro is living in Australia, CEREKLOTH will for now remain as a studio band only.In the meantime CEREKLOTH is writing songs for their upcoming debut album […]

August 21, 2009

The second issue of RAUHNACHT zine has just been released. On 56 copied A4 b/w pages you’ll get interviews with a.o. THRONDT, INARBORAT, DRAUTRAN, DÄMMERFARBEN, MARJA MATTLAR and HEDNINGARNA. More info at www.myspace.com/rauhnacht

August 20, 2009

Pulverised Records have signed Sweden’s THE COLD EXISTENCE. A&R Manager Calvin states: "THE COLD EXISTENCE approached us some time ago and what we heard on their latest album "Sombre Gates" totally caught us off-guard! We have confidence that the third full-length album will slay everything else they have done in the past!" The band commented: […]

August 16, 2009

STENCH OF DECAY‘s "Where Death And Decay Reign" demo, that got released on tape by Detest Records and that now is sold out will be available again on 12" in September through Detest Records. Detest Records will release the band’s first 7" EP in April – June 2010 as well. A limited tape version of […]

August 15, 2009

MASTER have announced their upcoming tenth full-length album as "The Human Machine". The band has also tapped in Israeli artist Eliran Kantor to work on the visual aspects of "The Human Machine", whom was also recently responsible for TESTAMENT’s "Formation Of Damnation" album cover. MASTER are scheduled to start working on the new album after […]

August 14, 2009

From October 16 to October 18 this year’s NEW JERSEY DEATH FEST will take place in North Arlington and Clifton, New Jersey – featuring more than 30 bands, such as MORTICIAN, GOREAPHOBIA, PHLEGM, INCANTATION, EVOKEN, DISMA, ACHERON and MALIGNANCY. For the complete billing check out our tourdates section or go to www.myspace.com/njdeathfest or www.newjerseydeathfest.com. Due […]

August 13, 2009

Legendary New Jersey Thrashers WHIPLASH‘s forthcoming new album "Unborn Again" will be pushed back to a later date due to some unforeseen circumstances in the printing process of the album. A confirmed official street date will be announced in a short while. In other WHIPLASH-related news, the band recently participated in this year’s Wacken Open […]

August 12, 2009

Peru’s bestial Death / Black Metallers ANAL VOMIT will tour Europe for the first time in early October along with French Death Metal horde BLOODY SIGN. More dates are needed, so people interested and dedicated can get in touch through bloodybooking@gmail.com. For all further information go to www.myspace.com/bloodysign or www.myspace.com/analvomitperu

August 11, 2009

Cyclone Empire have signed Swedish DEMIURG. The band consista of PAGANIZER-mainman Rogga Johansson (vocals and guitars), Dan Swanö (lead-guitars, keyboards, vocals), Johan Berglund (bass), Pär Johansson (clean vocals) and Ed Warby (drums). The band already made themselves a really good name in the scene with their two already released albums "Breath Of The Demiurg" (2007) […]

August 10, 2009

Metal extremists HOD will perform at upcoming shows with ABSU (Sept. 5 in Fort Worth) and Destroyer 666 (Sept. 27 in Houston). Carl "Lord Necron" Snyder comments: "HOD will be part of two killer shows in Texas in the month of September. We will be playing with the mighty ABSU on September 5 in Fort […]

August 06, 2009

Ex-MORE and original IRON MAIDEN (before Paul Di’ Anno) vocalist Paul Mario Day just formed a new band in tradition of N.W.O.B.H.M. called CRIMSON LAKE. They have already scheduled some gigs in Australia and working on Euro gigs as well. You can check out sound samples at here. AFFLICTION GATE will enter the studio for […]

August 01, 2009

Due to unfortunate circumstances, DREAMING DEAD has been forced to drop off the remaining few dates of the Master / Goreaphobia tour. Guitarist / vocalist Elizabeth Elliot had the following to say about the situation: "Our van broke down on our way to Salt Lake City, Utah. Thus we have decided to turn around and […]

July 29, 2009

After many line-up changes and a lot of bad luck DEATH BY DAWN finally have some new songs on their myspace site www.myspace.com/deathbydawnde. The band is also looking for a label and booking agents. Reunited New Jersey Thrash legends WHIPLASH have released 5 brand new tracks entitled ‘Feeding Frenzy’, ‘Pitbulls In The Playground’, ‘Fight Or […]

July 25, 2009

Swedish INTERMENT have issued the following statement: "INTERMENT is ready to hit Germany and the Thunders Over Miriquidi Festival. We have rehearsed a set which contain both old stuff from our first demo tapes and some more recent spells from our split disc. Will be massive for sure!! We have put the final touches on […]

July 24, 2009

Stockholm’s Death / Black Metal band SPAZMOSITY have finished the recordings of their debut album titled "Welcomes Death" in Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, UNANIMATED) with producer Tore Stjerna. SPAZMOSITY was founded in the fall of 1994 by the two guitarists B Thelberg and M Lamming. The band quickly evolved from playing covers to writing their own […]

July 20, 2009

DOWNTUNED & MORBID is the name of another old school Death Metal fanzine to be released within the next month. The editor says on his myspace page www.myspace.com/downtunedandmorbid "Rather than simply extolling the virtues of the early nineties, I aim to give deserved exposure to the many great bands which are out there today, in […]

July 15, 2009

Italy’s NECRODEATH are currently organizing a small European club tour with a Nightliner for March 2010. If you have some good addresses of clubs or promoters please contact them through their website www.necrodeath.net. After a hellbent start in Kansas City, Texas extremists, HOD continue their rampage across America with MONSTROSITY and TORN THE FUCK APART. […]

July 13, 2009

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Finnish Black Crusaders ARCHGOAT, a special release is in the works. Debemur Morti Productions is therefore looking for old and recent pictures and interviews. Everyone who contributes will be properly credited. You can send your material (in high resolution only) to dmp666@gmail.com. Deadline for submission: August 31th. Release date […]

July 08, 2009

Former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA’S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnight’s recent solo recordings, the singer spent his final hours surrounded by his […]

July 07, 2009

The album artwork and final tracklisting for "Unborn Again", the latest and much anticipated album by reunited New Jersey Thrashers WHIPLASH are now revealed. The tracklisting reads as follows: ‘Swallow The Slaughter’, ‘Snuff’, ‘Firewater’, ‘Float Face Down’, Fight Or Flight’, ‘Pitbulls In The Playground’, ‘Parade Of Two Legs’, ‘Hook In Mouth’, ‘I’ve Got The Fire’ […]

July 05, 2009

Arkansas’ underground legends VORE have announced the reissue of their first two releases, "Lord Of Storms" (2001) and "Dead King’s Eyes" (1997) together on one CD. The out-of-print discs have been re-mastered by Colin Davis and come packaged in a six-panel digipak featuring the original artwork as well as an additional lyrics insert. The first […]

July 04, 2009

Swedish cult Black Metallers THE BLACK (featuring members from TYRANT, ETERNAL DARKNESS and VINTERLAND) are back from the dead with a brandnew album entitled "Alongside Death". It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Studio Beast in Sweden by Peter Bjärgö (Tyrant, Arcana, Crypt Of Kerberos), while the cover artwork and layout was done by their […]

June 25, 2009

In September Detest Records will re-release STENCH OF DECAY‘s "Where Death And Decay Reign" demo tape on 12" (in collaboration with a soon to be created new label). It will feature brand new artwork and can already be pre-ordered through www.detestrecords.com MIASMAL‘s Demo 2008 12" re-release should be available in early August. This limited 12" […]

June 22, 2009

Norwegian Epic Viking Black Metallers MISTUR have been joined by ex-WINDIR guitarist Strom. In September 2008 the band recorded their debut album "Attende" in Norway’s Akkerhaugen Studios. The album was produced by Thorbjorn Akkerhaugen, who has already assisted EMPEROR and WINDIR in creating their epic walls of sound. The album cover was designed by Belgian […]

June 21, 2009

Here’s an official press release from the organizers of Germany’s SUFFERING LIFE FESTIVAL: "From June 25th to 28th Germany’s Metalheads are heading to Wachenroth / Bavaria to join the Suffering Life Festival. This is Bavaria’s cosyest Festival from fans for fans. For just 27 Euro you’ll get a lot of great bands from allover the […]

June 20, 2009

HELLWITCH have posted the following news at their official myspace site www.myspace.com/hellwitch: "It is with great dismay that we announce the departure of long time drummer Joe "Witch" Schnessel from HELLWITCH. Joe Witch will be missed by the band and by thousands of maniacal fans across the globe. We wish him the best of luck […]

June 19, 2009

"Grey Rigorism", the new album by MERRIMACK, will be released in Europe on September 15, 2009 through Osmose Productions (in co-operation with Moribund Records) as a regular CD and a limited gatefold double LP. The track listing reads like this: ‘The Golden Door’, ‘Omniabsence’, ‘Kirjath-Ra’, ‘La Sainteté Du Mal’, ‘Cold Earth Mourning’, ‘Grey Rigorism’, ‘When […]

June 18, 2009

MASTER will play Philadelphia’s Hostile City Death Fest to be held on July 4-5, 2009 at The Arena. MASTER will perform on July 5, 2009 with the likes of Absu, Total Fucking Destruction, Kult ov Azazel and GOREAPHOBIA. Ibex Moon label mates DREAMING DEAD will perform on July 4 with, among others, Deicide, Monstrosity, Vital […]

June 17, 2009

HATE FOREST from the Ukraine have signed a deal with Osmose Productions to re-issue the band’s entire back catalogue. The 6 records will be released from October 2009 to March 2010 as digipaks, limited to 1000 copies each, remastered and with much improved booklets. The band’s music is being described as a "grim, aggressive and […]

June 15, 2009

CEREKLOTH‘s reh. / demo 2009 will be released through Danish Deadbangers Records within the next couple of days. Contact Ole Foget at his email address hatemaster666@hotmail.com for further information.

June 12, 2009

Swedish DEMONICAL have issued the following statement: "We are back home after a victorious crusade through Europe. Massive hails to our allies in TORTURE KILLER and FACEBREAKER for splendid comradeship and to Markus and Jaqueline for strategic guidance. We are very sorry for the shows that didn’t happen, the reasons were beyond our control. The […]

June 11, 2009

GOREAPHOBIA will be replacing PATHOLOGY on this summer’s "Slaves To Society" U.S. tour featuring MASTER and DREAMING DEAD. This trek across the States is the band’s first in over 17 years. Guitarist Alex Bouks offers these words in regards to what promises to be the summer of brutality: "We are excited to unleash our Dark […]

June 10, 2009

Chile’s DOMINUS XUL have just re-formed a couple of weeks ago. There’s no plans to record a new album, but to play some live gigs in 2009 (one of them is a support show for SUFFOCATION in September). The current line-up consists of Alejandro Lizana (guitar – one of the founder members, he played on […]

June 09, 2009

"The End", the debut-album by Finnish Thrashers THE FINAL HARVEST, and "The Everhaunting Past / Chapter IV – A Splendid Retrospective", the fourth FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING album will be released in late summer / early fall 2009 via Cyclone Empire. For more info check out the bands myspace sites: www.myspace.com/thefinalharvest, www.myspace.com/fragmentsofunbecoming

June 05, 2009

Additionally to their upcoming North America tour with PATHOLOGY and MASTER, DREAMING DEAD have been added to the first half of MONSTROSITY’s summer tour. Drummer Mike Caffell comments: "DREAMING DEAD are very pleased to announce that we will be hitting the road with Death Metal masters MONSTROSITY for the East Coast leg of their upcoming […]

June 04, 2009

Swedish DEMONICAL has uploaded their tribute to Deutschland – the track ‘Götter Des Nordens’ – at their MySpace site www.myspace.com/thedemonicalhorde. The track comes off DEMONICAL’s second full-length album, "Hellsworn", which has been released on CD and LP on May 15 through Cyclone Empire. Swedish Death Metal masters EVOCATION have unleashed a new video for the […]

June 03, 2009

The tickets for the 20 Years Desaster Party with DESASTER, MARTIN MISSY & THE PROTECTORS and WITCHBURNER on the MS Rheingold (October 17, 2009) are completely sold out! For all those who were too slow, the band offers to put your name on a "waiting-list". If tickets get returned or people don’t pay, these tickets […]

June 01, 2009

TORMENTED‘s debut album "Rotten Death" is out on Iron Fist Productions since May 30, 2009. TORMENTED (featuring ex-members of DARKIFIED, EDGE OF SANITY, MARDUK, PAN-THY-MONIUM) will also be included on the CD-version of "Resurrected In Festering Slime" with their track ‘Awakening Of The Dead’ later this year as mentioned earlier here. Take a look at […]

May 31, 2009

A 12" version of MIASMAL‘s self-titled demo should be available within 2 months through Detest Records (European and East-European territories) in co-operation with Nuclear War Now! Productions (US and rest of the world). For more info, check out www.detestrecords.com HEADHUNTER D.C. is preparing to open the northeastern part of the Brazilian tour of US Heavy […]

May 29, 2009

Slava Giebel, the 20-year-old guitarist for the German Viking Metal band STRYDEGOR, was killed in a car accident the night of May 23. Rest in peace buddy. A limited edition CD-version of the compilation RESURRECTED IN FESTERING SLIME will be released in the upcoming months by Soulseller Records. Unlike the LP-version 2 additional (Swedish) bands […]

May 28, 2009

On July 1st Xtreem Music will officially be re-releasing "Iniquitous", the one and only full length album by Pennsylvania’s Death Metal masters ROTTREVORE. The album was originally released in late 1993 by Drowned Productions (former Xtreem Music label) and only pressed in 1.000 copies before the label’s demise (and later name change to Repulse Records). […]

May 26, 2009

Floridas MONSTROSITY will head to Colombia for the third time, in mid August. The band plans to perform material covering all points of their nearly 20 year career. Ranging from the earliest "Imperial Doom" days when George Corpsegrinder was fronting the act all the way through to the current "Spiritual Apocalypse" disc which is available […]

May 25, 2009

Metal Mind Productions will be re-releasing the two THE ABYSS albums "The Other Side" and "Summon The Beast" as limited edition (1000 copies) digipak editions, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden discs on July 6, 2009 (in Europe) / August 11, 2009 (via MVD in the US).

May 22, 2009

The legendary Chilean Death / Thrash Metal band PENTAGRAM will reunite one last time in 2009 for a Chilean tour and several shows in Europe (for the exact dates, check out our tourdates section). The line-up will consist of the three original members Anton Reisenegger (guitar / vocals, also in CRIMINAL), Juan Pablo Uribe (guitar) […]

May 21, 2009

Metal Mind Productions will be re-releasing SINISTER‘s "Cross The Styx" (+ 3 bonus tracks), "Diabolical Summoning" (+ 2 bonus tracks), "Hate" and the "Bastard Saints" EP (the latter two will be released on one CD, including 4 bonus tracks). All of the bonus tracks were recorded live at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, on August […]

May 20, 2009

The American / Swedish collaboration BONE GNAWER, which features Kam Lee (Massacre / ex-Denial Fiend), Rogga Johansson (Paganizer), Ronnie Bjornstorm (Ribspreader, Hate Ammo) and Morgan Lie (Naglfar) will release their debut album "Feast Of Flesh" through Pulverised Records in early June 2009. The tracklisting reads like this: ‘Feast Of Flesh’, ‘Sliced And Diced’, ‘Cannibal Cook-Out’, […]

May 18, 2009

EXUMER have posted a tour-picture diary on their homepage and myspace sites, documenting their recent "5 Nights Of Fire" tour which took through 4 countries on 2 continents in April / May 2009. The band also revealed plans on how and when they will release their first new song in 22 years to the public. […]

May 15, 2009

GOREAPHOBIA have announced plans to film their set at the "May Metal Massacre" which will take place on Saturday, May 16th at The Sterling Hotel in Allentown, PA. The footage will be used for a DVD release which will span the history of the band. Guitarist Alex Bouks added these comments: "We are recording footage […]

May 14, 2009

Neurotic Records have signed Dutch based blackened Death / Thrash FLESH MADE SIN. The band already released a full length album through Karmageddon Media entitled "Dawn Of The Stillborn" back in 2004. The new album "The Aftermath Of Amen", which was mastered by Jacob Hansen, will be released through Neurotic Records at the end of […]

May 11, 2009

VOIVOD and DEATH DEALER will reunite for only one night for an historical event in Jonquière, Canada on July 4, 2009. After 25 years of distilling the spirit and the sound of the Jonquière Heavy Metal style throughout the world, the two bands will make this event a ‘return from the past’ with this symbolic […]

May 10, 2009

Konqueror Records has signed Italy’s old school Death Metallers ERODED. The band is said to be inspired by NIHILIST, AUTOPSY, CARNAGE and the DEMIGOD debut full length. A re-release of both their demos "Banner Of The Unrest Exile" and "Test The Grace Infliction" CD will be unleashed very soon. The coverart will be done by […]

May 09, 2009

Here’s an official statement from NEGURA BUNGET: "This has to be one of the most difficult messages to be written. We are sorry to announce that Hupogrammos and Sol Faur have ended their journey along NEGURA BUNGET. Our paths are now apart. We wish them all the best on their new endeavors (their new project […]

May 08, 2009

After the stunning success of their reunion shows in 2007 and a quickly sold-out 7" EP release in 2008, premier Dutch Death Metal act ASPHYX renewed its partnership with its long-time label Century Media Records and on June 22, 2009 the highly anticipated new studio album "Death…The Brutal Way" will be released in Europe. In […]

May 06, 2009

THE SARCOPHAGUS have signed with Osmose Productions to release a vinyl 7"EP "Hate Cult"’ including 2 songs with Niklas Kvarforth on vocals. The release date will be anounced soon. News and more details on www.myspace.com/thesarcophagus The new SHINING album "VI./ Klagopsalmer" will be released on June 15, 2009 as CD and gatefold double LP, limited […]

May 04, 2009

Kneel Before The Master’s Throne have just re-released PENTACLE‘s 1998 album "Rides The Moonstorm" as a digipak containing a 16 pages booklet. The die hard edition comes with an awesome quality patch featuring the "Rides…" artwork (available from the label only). www.mastersthrone.de Italian label Iron Tyrant Records has re-released MORTAL FUNGUS 7 songs debut "Back […]

May 01, 2009

Belgium’s Detest Records are about to release the second demo tape of Finnland’s STENCH OF DECAY – "Where Death And Decay Reign" on May 9. According to the label the band plays "true Finnish Metal of Death in the vein of PURTENANCE, CARTILAGE, CONVULSE and the mighty DEMIGOD". Copies will be available at the KAAMOS […]

April 28, 2009

Metal Mind Productions will be releasing a live album by Polish Death Metallers HATE in June. It will be entitled "The Litanies of Satan" and features a recording of the band’s performance from February 2004. The tracklist contains mainly songs from their album "Awakening Of The Liar" plus some older, classic compositions. "The Litanies of […]

April 24, 2009

Mexican INFERNAL CONJURATION just finished the recording of 3 new songs for their upcoming 7"EP through Blood Harvest Records. One song is uploaded on www.myspace.com/infernalconjuration.

April 23, 2009

This year the 8th METALLIC NOISE FESTIVAL will take place on June 19 and June 20 in Korb, Schützenhaus (near Stuttgart, between Waiblingen and Winnenden). The following bands have been confirmed so far: ACCION MUTANTE, AGRYPNIE, A.O.D., APOPHIS, BIG BALLS (AC/DC cover band), BLACK ABYSS, BOWTOME, COCKROACH, CORPORATE PAIN, CRACK FAMILY, DARKNESS ABLAZE, JIGSORE, KARKADAN, […]

April 20, 2009

Polish Thrashers CHAIN REACTION are glad to announce that their next full-length is already taking its final shape. Bassist Michal Michalski says: "The album will be tentatively entitled "Cutthroat Melodies"; most of the music is already composed and we still have to work on some vocals, but we hope to have everything ready before June, […]

April 19, 2009

German Thrashers EXUMER and New Jersey’s WHIPLASH sent video messages for the Chris Witchhunter memorial show that took place last Saturday in Oberhausen, Germany. However. the clips did not make it on the screen at the show due to technical difficulties. Both clips are now on YouTube and can be viewed here (EXUMER) and here […]

April 15, 2009

"Blasphemous Cremation", INCANTATION‘s extreme rare 1991 unreleased rough mix of the "Onward To Golgotha" album, is finally available on limited edition vinyl (666 copies) through New Jersey’s Necroharmonic Productions as well now. It contains the original 6 song recording of the album that later got erased and re-recorded. For more info and ordering details check […]

April 10, 2009

SATHANAS founder Paul Tucker has announced that he is reforming the blasphemous 90s old school Death / Thrash Metal trio BATHYM. Paul will continue his duties on guitar and vocals with original members Eric Watson and Bill Smiley filling bass and drum positions respectfully. There are plans in the works to release a full length […]

April 09, 2009

Poland’s Metal Mind Productions will release a special edition DVD of CARPATHIAN FOREST‘s "We’re Going To Hollywood For This – Live Perversions" on April 27 (July 14 in the US). This special edition, which will be limited to 2000 copies, also includes a bonus CD with audio versions of tracks recorded at the band’s show […]

April 07, 2009

Swedish newcomers MORBUS CHRON (which are featured on the compilation "Resurrected In Festering Slime" with their song ‘The Putrid Smell Of Hell’) will start to record their first demo together with Nicke Andersson in his own studio. For more info check out www.myspace.com/morbuschronband

April 02, 2009

After the split up of PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT back in 2008 and succesful European tours as openings act for bands such as Cannibal Corpse, Deicide and Macabre, guitarplayer Benny wanted to continue playing extreme music. He joined forces with guitarist Sebastiaan and vocalist Joost and together they unleash UNLOCKED in 2009. Session drums on the album […]

April 01, 2009

The 8th, still untitled, THE CHASM album is reaching its final mixing stages. It will include 8 songs at a 60+ minutes running time. Mastering will be next and samples, artwork and titles will be unveiled right after. Lux Inframundis will be in charge of the release as agreed with Wicked World. After some extensive […]

March 31, 2009

Metal Mind Productions will release BEHEMOTH‘s "Live Eschaton – The Art Of Rebellion" DVD on April 20 in Europe and May 05 in the USA (via MVD). It contains material taken from "Live Eschaton", Behemoth’s debut video and includes live footage from their concert in a TV studio in Krakow on April 27, 2000. Special […]

March 27, 2009

"The ultimate old school magazine" (as the flyer states) CONSUMED BY DARKNESS # 1 is available in printed and digital form now. 48 pages of old school madness featuring interviews with CRYPT OF KERBEROS, FURBOWL and MORPHEUS plus a huge amount of reviews (AT THE GATES, NIHILIST, DISMEMBER, UNLEASHED, MYKORRHIZA, ENTOMBED, MASSACRA, MORDICUS…). The fanzine […]

March 26, 2009

Chilean Death Metal warriors THORNAFIRE are in the midst of recording their sophomore album for Ibex Moon Records, "Vorex Deconstrucción". Guitarist Victor Mac-Namara had this to say about the recording process: "We have finished the drums and guitars for our new album. All that is left is the bass, vocals, some arrangements with synths, and […]

March 24, 2009

On March 27, 2009 Norma.Evangelium.Diaboli will be releasing "Seven Chalices", the debut full length by Spanish Black / Death Metallers TEITANBLOOD on CD / DLP. For all further info, check out www.noevdia.com or www.teitanblood.com. Denmark’s VICTIMIZER have finalized the mastering of their mini album. Two new tracks from this forthcoming release namely ‘E-37101’ as well […]

March 22, 2009

Guitarist Philip C. Newbaker V of the Pennsylvania Death Metal bands MAUSOLEUM and NECROTOMIE, died on March 20 at the Memorial Medical Center. He was 38 years old. Rest in peace.

March 21, 2009

Texas’ Metal masters MILITIA will be playing their first headline show in Europe at Die Halle in Frankfurt, Germany on April 26. This is one day after the band’s appearance at the Keep It True XII Festival. OSM Records has set May 4, 2009 as the release date for "Image Of Disorder", the second full […]

March 19, 2009

The Swedish hellfire horde DEMONICAL have uploaded ‘Baptized In Fire’ – the opening track from the forthcoming "Hellsworn" album – at their official MySpace site www.myspace.com/thedemonicalhorde. Cyclone Empire will release "Hellsworn" both as CD and LP on May 15, 2009.

March 17, 2009

EVOKEN‘s "Shades Of Night Descending" will be reissued this Fall. It will be remastered and include the "Promo ’96" and "Promo ’97" as bonus. Also HADES‘ (Norway) debut "Again Shall Be" and their follow up "Dawn Of The Dying Sun" will be reissued this year. Details about bonus tracks will follow later.

March 15, 2009

The Swedish hellfire horde DEMONICAL have issued the following statement: "Finally we are done with the recording, mixing and mastering of "Hellsworn". It sure took ages and caused some frustration but I assure you, it was worth it. We are utterly satisfied with the final result, this old school Death Metal slab in nine acts […]

March 12, 2009

Oslo City District Court has today delivered a verdict on the main question in the GORGOROTH trademark case, which took place at the end of January 2009. The court has decided that King ov Hell’s trademark registration # 243365 of the band name GORGOROTH is not valid and shall therefore be deleted. The court states […]

March 10, 2009

"Single Ticket To Paradise" is HEARSE‘s brand new, fifth full length album. The album is produced by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection) and has a bonus DVD "Live In Holland" containing 5 live tracks, edited by Maurice Swinkels (Legion of the Damned), a massive picture chapter and the video for the track ‘Sundown’, edited by […]

March 09, 2009

Black Metallers FOSCOR revealed today that "Groans To The Guilty" will be the title of their new album, to be released through Temple of Darkness Records during the summer of 2009, in both a jewel case edition and a limited edition digipak version that will include a bonus track. "Groans To The Guilty", which the […]

March 05, 2009

Hungary’s Black / Death Metallers NEOCHROME have just finished working on their new videoclip entitled ‘The Reckoning’, a song from their second album. You can check it out in HD here or in HQ here. You can also listen to the band’s most recent album on their myspace profile: www.myspace.com/neochrome

March 03, 2009

Dutch label Soulseller Records have some new releases in the pipe. Expect the following CDs in late March 2009: ALVERG (NOR) – "Elde", MAIM (SWE) – "From The Womb To The Tomb" and THORNIUM (SWE) – "Mushroom Clouds And Dusk". Soulseller Records recently released OPHTHALAMIA‘s classic "A Journey In Darkness" on vinyl and there’s more […]

February 24, 2009

Here is a link to an online petition to keep the murderer of former bass player of DESTRUCTOR Dave Iannicca in prison: www.petitiononline.com/iannicca/petition.html. Dave’s father passed away shortly after this incident as a direct result of his son’s murder so two lives were lost, not just one. Robert Bedzyk was convicted and sentenced to life […]

February 21, 2009

After almost six years since the release of their last full-length album, ACHERON is about to unleash a new studio assault called "The Final Conflict: Last Days Of God". The release date is set for April 30th, 2009 on Displeased Records. If you want to order ahead of time, there will be a special deal […]

February 20, 2009

Germany’s EXUMER entered a cooperation with Death Squad Promotion, who also represent fellow German Thrashers SODOM. D.S.P. will from now on handle of all of EXUMER’s management and live bookings worldwide. EXUMER’s new management will also work closely with the band in marketing and conceptualizing their forthcoming album, expected to be released in late 2009, […]

February 19, 2009

Detest Records and Nuclear War Now are going to co-release the debut demo from Sweden’s MIASMAL on a limited 12". More info on www.detestrecords.com and www.nwnprod.com. No definite release date has been set yet.

February 18, 2009

RAPE PILLAGE AND BURN seeks a new lead guitarist for composing, recording, live shows / touring, and future plans. Serious and interested musicians with fire in their hearts contact the band at www.myspace.com/rapepillageandburn666 or www.rapepillageandburn.com.

February 13, 2009

VILE‘s founding member and songwriter Colin Davis has announced the unveiling of his own record label, Ninth Underworld Records. The label’s first release will be the as-yet untitled 4th album from the extreme Metal band VILE. Re-mixed and re-mastered releases of past VILE offerings will follow shortly afterwards in applicable territories. Davis released an official […]

February 10, 2009

German Thrashers EXUMER are confirmed to play their first-ever live show in Greece. The band will head out to Athens / Greece on April 25, one day after appearing at this year’s "Keep It True Festival" on April 24, 2009. EXUMER will headline the show in Athens, alongside other Greek Thrash Metal support acts. The […]

February 09, 2009

Dan Swanö will mix the upcoming ASPHYX album entitled "Death… The Brutal Way". The album will be recorded at Sonic Assault studio and engineerd by Frank Klein Douwel, who is also the live soundmixer of Asphyx. Some songtitles are: ‘Death… The Brutal Way’, ‘Cape Horn’, ‘Der Eisenbahnmörser’, ‘Scorbutics’, ‘Riflegun Redeemer’, ‘Black Hole Storm’ and ‘Asphyx […]

February 07, 2009

In March 2009 Detest Records will release the second demo tape by Finish STENCH OF DECAY. The band plays old school Death Metal in the purest Finnish tradition, for fans of PURTENANCE, DEMIGOD, CONVULSE and CARTILAGE. One rehearsal track can be heard on www.detestrecords.com in the news section (04/02/09). HOD has posted a new song […]

February 02, 2009

Poland’s Let Them Come Productions has released DUAL-COMA‘s "Reprogrammed H.A.T.E." CD, which contains the "Program H.A.T.E." demo, the "Bulletproof Heart" EP and a video to the song ‘Bulletproof Heart’. The band’s music gets described as "Thrash / Death with a lot of melody." A sound sample was posted on www.myspace.com/dualcoma

February 01, 2009

NECROTIC RECORDS seeks motivated street teamers in all states. They’ll send promotional stuff to hand out at shows, giving some free merchandise in exchange. They’re also looking for people who could start street team myspace pages to help spread the rotten gospel of Necrotic. They need someone with graphic abilities, too. Necrotic Records have bands […]

January 30, 2009

Blabbermouth has just posted the following news: John McCarthy, the singer for ’80s Boston Punk Metal pioneers POST MORTEM, has died at age 40. The group’s guitarist John Alexander stated, "[McCarthy] was / is one of my oldest friends. An interesting character with many great stories to tell, he will be missed." Alexander added, "We […]

January 28, 2009

Norwegian brutal Death Metallers THE SICKENING (featuring ex-BLOOD RED THRONE’s drummer Beist) have inked a 2-album deal with Xtreem Music. Their debut album, tentatively named "Death, Devastation, Decay!", is already recorded and currently being mastered in Sweden by Dan Swäno. It contains 11 songs including a cover of CANNIBAL CORPSE’s ‘Hammer Smashed Face’. A release […]

January 26, 2009

THUNDRA, Norwegian Viking Metal pioneers from the earliest days (featuring founding members of ENSLAVED and EINHERJER), will release their third studio album in late summer of 2009 through Einheit Produktionen. www.thundra.net Dallas, TX based Death Metal act RAPE PILLAGE & BURN is set to release their debut EP, "Songs Of Death… Songs Of Hell" through […]

January 25, 2009

Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED will release their fifth full length album "Nullo (The Pleasure Of Self-Mutilation)" later this year. A European headliner tour with Italy’s Death / Grinders GRIMNESS 69 and German Thrashers NECRONOMICON is currently being booked between May 29 and June 13. A total of 16 shows in 16 days. No route has […]

January 24, 2009

Preparations are currently being made for the as of yet untitled second full-length album by PROFANATICA (the follow up to "Profanatitas De Domonatia"), to be released in 2009 via Hells Headbangers Records on CD, LP and Picture LP. Paul Ledney’s other band HAVOHEJ will also release their second album "Kembatinan Premaster" via Hells Headbangers Records […]

January 23, 2009

EXHORDER is officially back in business. Here’s some excerpts of an official statement courtesy of Vinne LaBella: "After tossing this around for quite some time we actually just decided to do this less than a week ago so at this time we have no real direction on what we want to do as far as […]

January 20, 2009

To coincide with the release of their Ibex Moon Records debut, "Within One", Los Angeles-based blackened Death / Thrashers DREAMING DEAD have posted a behind the scenes look at the making of the album. The eight minute video, which features exclusive studio footage of DREAMING DEAD members Elizabeth Schall and Mike Cafffell can be viewed […]

January 19, 2009

German Death Metallers EMBEDDED have uploaded another previously unreleased song to their myspace site: www.myspace.com/embeddeddeathmetal. The band is currently looking for a label, willing to release their already recorded third full length album. French dark Death Metallers BLOODY SIGN will begin the pre-production for their third album "Chaos Echoes" this week at Le Bonhome Studio. […]

January 16, 2009

The second studio album of Belgian TARANIS is out on Iron Pegasus. It is a mix of traditional, very old style Black Metal and Thrash in the vein of DESTROYER 666, PAGAN RITES and BATHORY, but with TARANIS’ very own character. You can check out the song ‘Metal Legacy’ on the Iron Pegasus’ myspace page: […]

January 15, 2009

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 […]

January 14, 2009

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

January 10, 2009

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.

January 09, 2009

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 […]

January 08, 2009

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 […]

January 06, 2009

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 […]

January 05, 2009

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 […]

January 04, 2009

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 […]

December 31, 2008

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 […]

December 23, 2008

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 […]

December 22, 2008

CANNIBAL CORPSE have just released the artwork to their 11th full-length studio release "Evisceration Plague". The artwork was once again handled by longtime CANNIBAL CORPSE cover artist Vince Locke. Alex Webster comments: "For "Evisceration Plague" we enlisted legendary gore / horror artist Vincent Locke, who has done artwork for all of our releases. He did […]

December 19, 2008

Legendary San Francisco Death / Thrashers INSANITY are back! The band already started jamming again on October 4 and 5 and just played their first show at Thee Parkside in San Francisco on December 14 with local acts PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, FOG OF WAR and DIMENSIONS OF GORE opening. The new line-up consists of Dave Gorsuch […]

December 16, 2008

BIRCH MOUNTAIN, a re-awakened Swedish Death Metal project featuring ex-members of such names as EXCRETION, STIGMATA, MALFEITOR, EXHUMED, MORPHEUS, MASTICATION, EXCRUCIATE and E.G.Y.P.T., are currently preparing for new songs. Right now they offer 5 songs on www.myspace.com/birchmountain. The songs ‘Book With No Pages’ and ‘Angelic Darkness’ were recorded in Sunlight Studios under the moniker E.G.Y.P.T. […]

December 14, 2008

The debut EP "Severance (Dead To This World)" of French old school Death Metallers AFFLICTION GATE is out now on MCD format through Forgotten Wisdom Productions. It includes 3 tracks (with intros and one outro) inspired by the early works of UNLEASHED, BOLT THROWER, ASPHYX, BENEDICTION, MASSACRE etc. For more info check out www.myspace.com/afflictiongate

December 13, 2008

German Death Metallers OBSCURA have posted another brand new track, ‘Incarnated’, on their MySpace page www.myspace.com/realmofobscura. The song comes off the group’s second full-length album, "Cosmogenesis", which will be released in the U.S. on February 17, 2009 via Relapse Records (March 2 internationally).

December 10, 2008

15 years after the release of "Circle Of The Seven Infernal Pacts", Germany’s UNGOD decided to do a re-release as a digi CD via KBTMT Records. The original layout will be retained; additional bonus-tracks will be two absolutely new tracks which were recorded in October / November. One of these songs will include guest vocals […]

December 09, 2008

French dark Death Metallers BLOODY SIGN will begin the pre-production for their third album during this week at le Bonhome studio (www.myspace.com/lebonhomestudio). The album will contain 9 tracks, 3 instrumental interludes, a Mortem (Peru) cover to appear on a tribute album, and should be entitled "Chaos Echoes". Recording the album will occur in spring 2009. […]

December 07, 2008

Sweden’s old school Death Metallers MIASMAL will record two new songs in December for an upcoming 7", to be released via Detest Records next spring. www.myspace.com/miasmalband On December 17 DEMONICAL will enter Necromorbus Studios to start the recordings for their second full-length album "Hellsworn". The album will be mastered at Black Lounge Studios in late […]

December 04, 2008

Spain’s old school Deathers GRAVEYARD have finished writing the material for their first album for Blackseed Productions and will start recording in Bastard’s Moontower studios in a couple weeks. No title has been decided on yet, but "One With The Dead" is currently an option… In related news, the vinyl version of "Into The Mausoleum" […]

December 03, 2008

Following the "Fons Immortalis" 10", VULPECULA‘s Chuck Keller and Chris Overton began working on a full-length project that was never realized. What was written and recorded was shelved until Invictus Productions released the CD version of "In Dusk Apparition" in 2006. Now, California’s Bird of Ill Omen Recordings is presenting this recording on clear and […]

December 02, 2008

The long wait will finally find its end: after exact 15 years from its original release HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s second opus, "Punishment At Dawn" (1993) will finally be (re)released on CD format. The release, via Cogumelo Records, will be part of the label’s "Remaster Series" (known for the re-issues of such Brazilian masterpieces as CHAKAL’s "Abominable […]

December 01, 2008

After years of total unavailability, Displeased Records will reissue SACRED REICH‘s 1990 classic "The American Way" on February 16, 2009. The re-release will feature upgraded layout, to-the-point remastering plus unreleased pre-production demo bonus tracks and a video clip for the titletrack. The first 2500 copies also include a free logo patch. The demo bonus tracks […]

November 30, 2008

Although former CEREMONIUM bass player Victor Rivera was declared dead on 9/11 (having perished in the 9/11 attacks) and his image showed up on the RIP page of our website, we’ve just received the good news that he’s actually still alive and well! Anybody wishing to speak to him may do so through his myspace […]

November 25, 2008

In October 2008 reunited Dallas / Texas based Deathers DIVINE EVE have entered Kearlight Recording Studios with engineer Scott Cooksey to commence their first recordings in 13 years. This EP will consist of 2 new songs and 2 previously unrecorded (by DIVINE EVE) songs that appeared on CRIMSON RELIC’s "Purgatory’s Reign" album. The titles for […]

November 23, 2008

Xtreem Music have released a 10-CD compilation entitled SPAIN KILLS, gathering 175 bands with 215 songs from the Spanish extreme Metal scene. Each CD comes with a full coloured 12 – 16 pages booklet with photo, logo, info and contact for each band. A limited edition special-box (only 200 copies made), containing all 10 CDs […]

November 22, 2008

The debut demo tape from MIASMAL is now available from Detest Records for 5 Euros including shipping worldwide. Expect pure old school Metal of Death in the vein of the early efforts of NIHILIST / ENTOMBED and UNLEASHED. More info and a track are to be found at www.detestrecords.com

November 21, 2008

CANNIBAL CORPSE will team up with Children Of Bodom for a full European tour in February. Check out our tourdates sections for the exact dates. After 8 years in existence Osnabrück’s Death Metallers BRANDED SKIN and their singer Alex Hille have split-up due to musical differences. The rest of the band will try a new […]

November 20, 2008

After a longer break Denmark’s Thrashers VICTIMIZER have finally returned to the scene. The band still consists of JBP (aka Killheiler, vocals), Henrik Engkjær (aka Mr. Born To Lose, guitar) and Vuml (bass). Two new members have joined the ranks in the shape of Søren Bentsen (drums) and Peter Engkjær (guitar). Both are also involved […]

November 19, 2008

German Death Metallers OBSCURA have posted a brand new track, ‘Anticosmic Overload’, on their MySpace page www.myspace.com/realmofobscura. The song comes off the group’s second full-length album, "Cosmogenesis" due in February 2009 via Relapse Records. The CD features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE) and Tymon Kruidenier (CYNIC, EXIVIOUS). For additional information […]

November 18, 2008

SATHANAS have finished recording their new album "Nightrealm Apocalypse". The mix and mastering will be handled by Necromorbus Studios in Sweden, the artwork was done by Juanjo Castellano. "Nightrealm Apocalypse" is supposed to be released in early 2009 via Pagan Records, followed by a European tour with NUNSLAUGHTER. You will find the exact dates at […]

November 11, 2008

CANNIBAL CORPSE have announced "Evisceration Plague" as the title to the group’s brand new studio album due out on January 30th (GER / A / SWI / I), February 2nd (rest of Europe) through Metal Blade Records. "Evisceration Plague" marks the follow up to the bands extremely successful 2006 release "Kill" (debuted at #170 on […]

November 10, 2008

German Thrashers EXUMER have established their first official MySpace site. The band has posted a video clip for the song ‘Winds Of Death’, taken from their 2nd album "Rising From The Sea", edited with rare footage from the 1980s. The band is currently working on the re-release of their first two albums: "Possessed By Fire" […]

November 07, 2008

Italian melodic Death Metallers DISARMONIA MUNDI have finished the pre-production of their forthcoming fourth album entitled "The Isolation Game" scheduled for an early spring release. Some new song titles are: ‘Perdition Haze’, ‘Stepchild Of Laceration’, ‘Digging The Grave Of Silence’ and ‘Cypher Drone’. The recordings will take place at Ettore Rigotti’s "The Metal House" studios […]

November 05, 2008

Xtreem Music have signed German Thrashers NECRONOMICON for the release of their 6th full length album "Revenge Of The Beast". The band has always been active (they released three classic albums from ’86 to ’88 and later two more in ’94 and ’04) and nowadays they even still have three out of the four former […]

November 04, 2008

Swedish Black Metallers REV 16:8 have been signed by Temple Of Darkness Records for their debut album in 2009. The band consists of Themgoroth (DARK FUNERAL, INFERNAL, SETHERIAL), Talon (IXXI, BLOODSHED, FINNTROLL), Nefastus (NEFASTUS, BLOODSHED) and Pata (BLOODSHED, DECADENCE). For all further info make sure to check out www.templeofdarknessrecords.com or myspace.com/rev168

November 02, 2008

Dallas, Texas based DIVINE EVE have reformed and are working on new material as well as preparing some live shows. Guitarist / vocalist Michael A. Sleavin kindly supplied us with the following, exclusive news: "We have been playing all the old tunes together since April 2008. Just been sharpening the blades and shaking the rust […]

November 01, 2008

According to Blabbermouth.net former GRIP INC. vocalist Gus Chambers took his own life on October 13, 2008 at the age of 52. Chambers, who resided in Coventry, England made a name for himself in the UK punk scene as the frontman for SQUAD in the late ’70s. He later took his skills as a top […]

October 26, 2008

Spain’s DEATH OVER THREAT have signed with Xtreem Music for the release of their debut album "Sangre" (Blood). "Sangre" is an album that is supposed to showcase a really aggressive and intense brand of Thrash Metal in the vein of SLAYER and SEPULTURA (in their "Arise" days), spiced with some Bay Area touches. The release […]

October 20, 2008

Reunited Virginia Thrash Metal legends AT WAR have signed with New York’s Heavy Artillery Records for the release of "Infidel", their first studio album in 20 years. Tentatively set for a March 2009 release, the CD will feature nine tracks of pure War Metal the likes of which can only be delivered by AT WAR. […]

October 16, 2008

German Death Metallers OBSCURA have set "Cosmogenesis" as the title of their upcoming album. The group recently signed with Relapse Records and has completed the recordings for their second full-length album, to be released in early 2009. "Cosmogenesis" features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE) and Tymon Kruidenier (CYNIC, EXIVIOUS). "The […]

October 14, 2008

The follow up to EVOCATION‘s highly acclaimed debut-classic "Tales From The Tomb" is entitled "Dead Calm Chaos" and will be released on Halloween 2008 on CD and LP. The album was recorded by the band in their own studio under the supervising eyes of guitar player Vesa who previously has also been working with SUICIDAL […]

October 12, 2008

SADISTIC INTENT‘s rare "Resurrection Of The Ancient Black Earth" LP (originally released anno 2000 via Iron Pegasus Records) will be available on CD soon. It will include the "Resurrection" and "Ancient Black Earth" mini albums plus the track ‘Morbid Faith’ from the equally hard to find 7".

October 11, 2008

Necrotic Records is going to re-release the latest productions from Gentle Exhuming Records: MORTAL FUNGUS "Back To The Lombrosary", TRANSIENCY "Manqualm" and WORLD FUNERAL "Caledarium Et Frigidarium". Check out Necrotic Records on MySpace: www.myspace.com/necrotic_records

October 09, 2008

Israel’s symphonic Black Metallers DAGOR DAGORATH have published a new song entitled ‘Heaven In Hell’ on their official myspace site www.myspace.com/dagordagorath. The track was taken from the band’s debut album "Yetzer Ha’Ra". The artwork is made by Greek artist Seth Siro Anton (Moonspell, Vader, Belphegor, Paradise Lost). The tracklist of the album reads like this: […]

October 07, 2008

Despite the hurricane devastation to the city of Houston, Texas the DESTROYING TEXAS FEST will still go on at the White Swan on November 22, 2008 with headliners BLOODSTORM and the addition of MORBOSIDAD to the line up of NECROHOLOCAUST, GNOSTIC, BAPHOMETS HORNS, NODENS, ADUMUS, TO SCALE THE THRONE and OBEISANCE. All for only $15 […]

October 03, 2008

SLAUGHTER vocalist / guitarist Dave Hewson has just posted the following sad news: "I just wanted to let everyone know that longtime drummer for SLAUGHTER and STRAPPADO, Brian Lourie, has died of a heart attack at the young age of 39. Brian was one of the best people I have ever met and was a […]

October 01, 2008

Germany’s RESURRECTED have composed all songs for the still untitled follow up to "Endless Sea Of Loss" and are scheduled to enter Catacomb Productions for the recordings beginning of October. The drum recordings will start on October 7th.

September 25, 2008

"Pure Fucking Mayhem" is the title of a MAYHEM DVD documentary by Stefan Rydehed, clearly focussing on the years 1984-1993 with their tales of unrelenting, brutal Black Metal and bloody crimes. Including exclusive interviews with, amongst others, Necro Butcher, Attila Csihar and Manheim, this documentary attains a maximum of authenticity and with rich, often unreleased […]

September 23, 2008

PESTILENCE will enter Jacob Hansen Studios in mid October to record their new album "Resurrection Macabre", which is going to be released in 2009 by Mascot Records. The band will record 11 new songs and 3 bonus tracks for the limited edition. The bonustracks will be 3 re-recorded classic PESTILENCE songs and you can vote […]

September 20, 2008

The new MANDATORY full length album "Adrift Beyond" (which is already completely recorded for some weeks now) is still waiting to be mixed. If one of the interested labels will finally get back to them, Dan Swanö might be hired for the job. Otherwise the band will either do the mix on their own or […]

September 19, 2008

EVOCATION will release the second full length album "Dead Calm Chaos" which is recorded and mixed in EVOCATION Studios. The new album contains 11 brand new Death Metal tracks and an intro. Anders Björler from AT THE GATES / THE HAUNTED and Dan Swanö from BLOODBATH / EDGE OF SANITY are featured on 3 different […]

September 15, 2008

During the last months Germany’s PROFANITY have bought some recording equipment and built their own studio. Drummer Armin has already recorded the drum tracks for two new songs. Both songs were recorded as "first take" and each of ’em is 8 minutes long. Bass, guitars and vocals will be recorded soon. You can check out […]

September 11, 2008

CELTIC FROST have posted the following on their official website www.celticfrost.com: "In the wake of the events transpiring earlier this year, we, who together formed Celtic Frost in 1984 and together reformed the group in 2001, have discussed the situation and agree that any continuation of Celtic Frost without either one of us would be […]

September 10, 2008

Recently founded Belgium based label Detest Records is proud to annouce its 2 first releases: SWALLOWED (FIN) – "Epitaph Of Nauseation" demo tape (mid-september 2008) and MIASMAL (SWE) first demo tape (mid October 2008). SWALLOWED plays raw and obscure Death Metal deeply inspired by RIPPIKOULU and GROTESQUE. This second demo features a cover of AUTOPSY. […]

September 09, 2008

FURBOWL has been offered to re-record and release old unreleased songs. Max Thornell (drums) has been in touch with Niclas Stenemo (guitar) and he’s totally into the idea. This means, the classic "Autumn Years" line-up will go to some studio and kick some old shit out of these tunes. Johan Liiva (aka. Axelsson) is looking […]

September 08, 2008

SODOM have posted the following news on their official myspace site earlier today: "Dear Sodomaniacs, today we received the message that Chris Witchhunter is dead. We are stunned and we don’t know what exactly happened but Chris’ mother told us that Chris died last night. We will give you more information next time…" Rest in […]

September 04, 2008

L.A.’s Death Metal masters INFAMY have brought original lead guitarist Eddie Gomez back into the band so that they have a solidified line-up again. Their long awaited second full length album will finally be recorded this fall. The band gave us the following update earlier today: "Our next release will be the work of the […]

September 01, 2008

Grotesque Productions will release a deluxe double CD by IMPETUOUS RAGE from Brasil. It will include their first album "Inverted Redemption" as well as their two first demos "First Manifestation Of Heresy" and "Decayed In The Pecaminous Profoundness". Sound samples can be checked out at the band’s myspace site www.myspace.com/impetuousrage666 Rogga Johansson of RIBSPREADER / […]

August 26, 2008

German old school Death Metal band MANDATORY are currently in negotiation with several labels to release their (still unmixed) new recording "Adrift Beyond". In the meantime Japanese based Obliteration Records released "Exiled In Pain" which contains all MANDATORY stuff that was released so far, including 4 previously unreleased bonus tracks and 2 cover tunes (‘Cross […]

August 23, 2008

New York’s WHIPLASH is back together again, working on new material. Three songs are already written and the band is currently in the process of writing some more. The line-up consists of Tony Portaro on vocals / guitar, Joe Cangelosi on drums and Rich Day on bass. Rich used to be in Joe’s first ever […]

August 21, 2008

To celebrate the ten year jubileum of REPUGNANT, there will be a re-release of the band’s old demotapes "Spawn Of Pure Malevolence" and "Draped In Cerecloth". The album will be entitled "Ex Cathedra In Natura" and also include the Obscurity cover ‘Mortal Remains’ (which originally appeared on their split 7" with Pentacle). It is going […]

August 19, 2008

OBSCURA will headline this year’s edition of the Munich Deathfest which will take place November 8, 2008 in Munich, Germany. The band recently finished the recordings of their second album, which will be released at the beginning of 2009. OBSCURA announced that they will perform all songs of the upcoming album during the show in […]

August 15, 2008

GODDEFIED‘s "Abysmal Grief" (originally released as a MCD by Wild Rags Records in 1993) will be re-released as a 7" EP by Blood Harvest from Sweden. A release date is not yet set, but you may keep yourselves updated through one of the following websites: www.bloodharvest.se or www.goddefied.com

August 09, 2008

Tony Schepkens, bassplayer for Belgium’s Grinders AGATHOCLES, passed away on August 1, 2008 at the age of 35. Rest in peace, Tony.

August 08, 2008

Spanish old school Death Metallers GRAVEYARD are about to release 3 different split-EPs in 2008 and 2009. One through Nuclear War Now! featuring the song ‘What Dwells Beneath’ (together with DEATHEVOKATION), one on Iron Bonehead Productions featuring the song ‘Howl Of The Black Death’ (and the American Black / Thrash band TERRORIST on the other […]

August 04, 2008

Klaus Kessemeier (ex – ASSORTED HEAP, BK 49) has joined Germany’s WEAKASIDE on second guitar. New songs have already been written and if everything works out as planned the band will enter the studio again at the end of the year to record their second album. For more info check out www.weakaside.de

August 02, 2008

Blabbermouth have posted the following news recently: Reformed Dutch Death Metal outfit ASPHYX – Martin van Drunen (vocals), Wannes Gubbels (bass / vocals), Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) – has issued the following update: "Good news. Within a year after the first reunion show at the Party.San festival (in Germany), ASPHYX already has […]

July 30, 2008

"Morphed From Deadbreath", the debut album of the Spanish / Swedish band PUTREVORE is scheduled for a September release through Xtreem Music. PUTREVORE is a project band formed back in 2004 by Dave Rotten (AVULSED / CHRIST DENIED) on vocals and Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER / RIBSPREADER) on guitars / bass with the intention of bringing […]

July 27, 2008

Bassist Randy Butman of PATHS OF POSSESSION, the Florida-based band fronted by CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher – has issued the following update: "We are gearing up for the new disc. We enter Mana studios in September to record the first half, and we will do the second half in November. The reason for […]

July 25, 2008

The Swedish melodic, Death’n’Roll band HEARSE (www.myspace.com/hearse) has been signed by Vic Records. The band released four albums so far, three on Dutch Karmageddon Media, one on Dental Records and is currently also working on their first ever video clip, together with Nocturnal Rites drummer Owe Lingvall (of Village Road Film), who is responsible for […]

July 24, 2008

HEADHUNTER D.C. will contribute a song to the upcoming "Tribute To MORTEM" compilation album. Even in spite of some previous bad experiences regarding tribute albums (i.e. Possessed and Necrovore) the band is going to enter the studio soon to record the song ‘Summoned To Hell’ from the "The Devil Speaks In Tongues" album. The invitation […]

July 23, 2008

California Grinding Death Metal act SEPSISM have been signed by Displeased Records. Expect the new full length late 2008. With producer DeeDee (recorded with SLAYER, currently helping Rick Ruben finalizing the new METALLICA album) the band is currently recording to produce another brachial pounding slab of brutality. www.myspace.com/sepsism1

July 21, 2008

ACHERON have signed with Displeased Records. The band is currently finalizing the new material, to be recorded within the coming months. Expect the new full length "The Final Conflict: Last Days Of God" in early 2009. www.myspace.com/acheron

July 15, 2008

Legendary Canadian Power Metallers DEATH DEALER have a two-song live 7" included exclusively with the brand new issue of Snakepit magazine. The band also has their 1983 15-song demo released as a double LP by Les Fils Du Metal Records / High Roller Records. A never-before-released 1982 demo will also be included. A CD version […]

July 13, 2008

Gentle Exhuming Records is a small underground music forge born with the "Death Metal resurgence" of 1990 / 91. From the very beginning they promoted a little number of infamous artists. Their goal is to reach as many people as possible, therefore they send stuff throughout the world, to get reviews, interviews & distribution deals. […]

July 11, 2008

The third annual DESTROYING TEXAS FEST will take place in Houston, Texas on Saturday November 22 with headliners INQUISITION and BLOODSTORM, plus NECROHOLOCAUST, GNOSTIC, BAPHOMETS HORNS, NODENS, ADUMUS, TO SCALE THE THRONE and OBEISANCE. More info you may find at www.myspace.com/destroyingtexasfest

July 09, 2008

Very soon, the HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR, one of the most cult underground Metal festivals is going to open its gates once more. From July 24 – 26, 2008 Metal fans from all over the world will experience an enormously relaxed atmosphere, great music and good North German beer (plus: in case you’re coming over for […]

July 04, 2008

CEREKLOTH is a new band featuring members from VICTIMIZER, KARNARIUM, CHURCH BIZZARE and PAGAN RITES. They recorded 3 songs that will end up on the "Pandemonium Prayers" EP for Blood Harvest Records sometime soon. Be prepared for some raw Death Metal in the old school way.

July 03, 2008

Kansas City based Death / Thrash Metal band ARES KINGDOM has released "Firestorms And Chaos", a CD collection of early singles and demos through NWN! Productions. Copies are available directly from the band through their official website www.areskingdom.com and linked from their myspace page www.myspace.com/areskingdom. In June 2008 the Ares Kingdom played three California dates […]

July 02, 2008

The unholy HATESPAWN / DEAD CONGREGATION split 7" is in the final stages of development. This will be unleashed upon the masses in early Fall by Enucleation Records (www.enucleationrecords.com). It will be limited to 1000 copies. You can already check out a photo of the cover artwork here.

June 29, 2008

U.S. Shockrock Metal band IMPALER are making their very first overseas appearances ever in Switzerland and Germany this summer. Vocalist Bill Lindsey commented this as follows: "We could not be more excited to expose you all to the insane mayhem that is an IMPALER live show as demonstrated on our new "Alive Beyond The Grave" […]

June 28, 2008

During their performance at this year’s "Hellfest" Florida’s MORBID ANGEL already performed a brandnew song of their upcoming as of yet untitled new album. The track is called ‘Nevermore’. If you’ve checked out our tourdates section lately, you will probably have noticed already that Florida’s NOCTURNUS will come over here in October to play a […]

June 27, 2008

The new FUNERAL PROCESSION mini-CD "The Red Vine Litanies" will be released on July 7, 2008 through Ván Records. This mini-CD includes one long opus dedicated to the spirit in wine and the beast in man it unleashes, and comes in a unique digipak. A trailer of about three minutes is available on the label’s […]

June 26, 2008

Imperium Productions (in collaboration with Joe Black Records) have just released a 180 g vinyl edition of the KAAMOS "Scales Of Leviathan" MLP with a heavy matte cardboard sleeve, printed inner sleeve on thick paper, big size etching on side b (on every vinyl version) and a big square size poster. It is strictly limited […]

June 25, 2008

Spain’s CRYFEMAL have finished the recordings of their fifth full length album. It is entitled "Increibles Tormentos" and contains 8 tracks. As a bonus a new video is also supposed to be included along with a bunch of photos. A record label is still unknown, so interested companies should get in touch with the band […]

June 24, 2008

HALLOWS EVE have released a third track from their upcoming album "The Neverending Sleep" which features original vocalist Stacy Anderson, who is back in the band again. The song is entitled ‘Army Of One’ and can be heard on the band’s myspace site www.myspace.com/hallowsevemusic

June 23, 2008

OBEISANCE has a new 7" EP "Satanik Shocktroops Auf Dooom" out now on Iron Bonehead Records. It includes the titletrack, ‘Satanika Pandemonia’, ‘S.T.D.Satanikally Transmitted Disease’ and ‘Satanik Metal City’. Drummer D. Krazy has left the band and they’ve already acquired the services of drummer M. Crazy to replace him for upcoming full CD, split CD […]

June 22, 2008

The last additions for this year’s sold out WACKEN OPEN AIR (near Hamburg, Germany – July 31 – August 02, 2008) are NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL and SWEET SAVAGE. Therefore, the running order is online (www.wacken.com). Tickets for Wacken Rocks Seaside (in Aurich, Germany – July 05, 2008), however, are still available. Expect MOTÖRHEAD, MACHINE HEAD, […]

June 20, 2008

Let Them Come Productions proudly presents its new release which is CRAWLING DEATH "New Murder Art". You can listen to the samples on www.myspace.com/crawlingdeath. The cost of the CD is 4 Euro + shipping. More on www.ltc.musicinside.pl. Zines, magazines, webzines, radio broadcasts and distributors are welcome. You will find the contact on the label’s site.

June 17, 2008

California’s Grinding Death Metal act SEPSISM have been signed by Displeased Records. With producer DeeDee (recorded with SLAYER, currently helping Rick Rubin with recording the new METALLICA album) the band will enter the studio within the next couple of weeks. Expect the new full length in late 2008. www.myspace.com/sepsism1

June 14, 2008

Remember the book "Swedish Death Metal"? Another book dealing with the Swedish Death Metal scene around 1990 called ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SVENSK DÖDSMETALL is currently being printed and about to be released in the next couple of weeks, quoting the words from Nicola Costantini (author). He began to work on this book in the end of […]

June 13, 2008

UK extreme Metal pioneers BOLT THROWER have issued the following update: "We’ve spent the last year trying to write songs for a new album, planning to go into the studio this summer. Unfortunately, after a lot of thought, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the recording indefinitely. We know everybody says […]

June 12, 2008

Swedish BOMBS OF HADES, featuring ex-members of such cultbands as GOD MACABRE / MACABRE END, ABHOTH and TRIBULATION, finished the recordings of their first EP called "Carnivores". The plan is to release this EP in early fall this year and will feature the songs ‘Necronomicus Kanth (Hounds Of Hell)’, ‘Twisted Decay’, ‘Slaughter The Dead’, ‘Disrespect […]

June 11, 2008

Some of you will probably have noticed by now, that we made complete fools of ourselves by launching a VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE myspace site as well after all now… Well, our opinion hasn’t changed: we still think that myspace sucks, but as a lot of bands / labels prefer that to promote themselves we […]

June 07, 2008

Spanish Temple Of Darkness Records are currently preparing CD releases of MORDICUS "Dances From Left" (re-issue) and PSYCHOPATHIC TERROR‘s "230204", as well as the LIE IN RUINS "Architecture Of The Dead" MCD. After that releases of SUMMONING, SHINING and OLD FUNERAL as well as some other deals are in the works. Look out for great […]

June 05, 2008

Just in time for their West Coast USA shows ANGELCORPSE have added Kelly McLauchlin (of PESSIMIST / UNHOLY GHOST / DIABOLIC) as the 2nd guitar player to their line-up. The dates are: June 13 – San Marcos, CA, June 14 – Los Angeles, CA, June 15 – San Francisco, CA, June 17 – Portland, OR […]

June 04, 2008

Displeased Records have finally received the master tapes for the official reissues of the first two DEATHROW albums. The material is currently getting remastered. "Satans Gift" (also known as "Riders Of Doom") will have the SAMHAIN (pre-DEATHROW) 1985 debut demo as a bonus, while "Raging Steel" will have SAMHAIN’s 1986 second demo as a bonus. […]

May 28, 2008

In a statement sent today to the Earache offices, Glen Benton gives an update on his whereabouts and future plans for DEICIDE: "It is with great pleasure to announce that I will be performing with DEICIDE once again after a 14 month absence and that my legal issues that have prevented myself from performing have […]

May 27, 2008

Goregiastic Records have posted the final cover artwork (courtesy of Chris Moyen) for the upcoming release of SINISTER‘s "The Blood Past" CD at www.goregiasticrecords.com. The CD features all the early demo and EP material released by this legendary Dutch Death Metal band.

May 26, 2008

MELECHESH‘s "The Siege Of Lachish" will be re-released by Tarot Productions, formatted as a collector’s edition vinyl picture EP limited to only 300 copies worldwide. The title track was inspired by a text written by the Assyrian King Sennacherib as he witnessed his army invade the city of Lachish, which was approximately an hour and […]

May 23, 2008

Former WARGOD / POST MORTEM / PHANTOM BLUE / MELDRUM guitarist Michelle Meldrum passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California on Wednesday, May 21 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead. She was 39 years old. Rest […]

May 21, 2008

The manager of former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum – who has spent the past few years as the leader of her own band called MELDRUM – has told Blabbermouth.net that Meldrum is currently in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital and hasn’t been officially declared dead yet despite earlier reports to the contrary. […]

May 19, 2008

Xtreem Music have signed Spanish old school Thrash Metal newcomers AGGRESSION. Their debut six track mini CD "Thrashing Your Brain" was recorded at AXtudios and gained them the attention from Xtreem Music who immediately offered them a 2-album deal. The band is influenced by bands like EXODUS, TESTAMENT, ONSLAUGHT, SLAYER, HIRAX and even ANTHRAX from […]

May 09, 2008

The release date for the new RESURRECTION album "Mistaken For Dead" is now June 27, 2008 in Europe via Massacre Records and unknown at this time in North America via Locomotive Records. Dan Seagrave did the cover art once again. KATAPLEXIA have finished recording their third album "Supreme Authority" during March / April. It features […]

May 07, 2008

Dutch Thrashers DEAD HEAD are ready to enter the studio to record their much anticipated follow-up to 2005’s "Haatland". Returning to a more vicious rabid Thrash approach the new album "Depression Tank" (working title) is expected to be released right after this summer. In related news, DEAD HEAD’s 1999 "Kill Division" album will be reissued […]

May 06, 2008

Reformed Dutch Death Metal outfit ASPHYX (Martin van Drunen – vocals, Wannes Gubbels – bass / vocals, Paul Baayens – guitar and Bob Bagchus – drums) will release a new 7" EP, "Death The Brutal Way", via Iron Pegasus Records. The single will include the brand new title track plus a cover of CELTIC FROST’s […]

May 05, 2008

For the past 21 years DARKTHRONE have been leaders of the Black Metal scene. To coincide with this anniversary, Peaceville Records are releasing the 3CD set, "Frostland Tapes" on May 26th 2008. This is a fascinating trip into the earliest years of the band and the first official release ever to contain all 4 of […]

April 28, 2008

Here’s an official press statement from John of ALLFADER: "Since the release of "At Least We Will Die Together" in 2006 we had a period where our guitarist Per was very indifferent and not motivated to continue with the band. We didn’t fire him because I go back with him quite a few years and […]

April 26, 2008

On June 15, Displeased Records will reissue DYING FETUS‘ "Killing On Adrenaline" (with upgraded layout, to-the-point remastering and a bonus DVD containing 100+ minutes live gig material from 2000) and Prostitute Disfigurement’s debut full length "Deeds Of Derangement" (with cleared up cover artwork and all lyrics included).

April 25, 2008

Germany’s Cyclone Empire Records will finally release "Under The Spell Of The Pentagram", a CD+DVD set featuring all known recordings from Chile’s cult Death / Thrashers PENTAGRAM in mid May. The DVD part will feature live-performances. "Eryx", the new album by Finnish Black / Deathers GLORIA MORTI, will be released by Cyclone Empire on May […]

April 24, 2008

ASSASSIN have added a new bass player to their line-up. His name is Michael Hambloch and he will replace Ufo Walter. The band has already started rehearsals for their upcoming tour of South America in June. Michael was recommended by Ufo and plays for the bands HUHNERFRIEDHOF and RIOT ACT. After the tour ASSASSIN will […]

April 21, 2008

Germany’s Cyclone Empire Records have announced a whole bunch of new releases for the coming months. Here’s the complete release schedule: MIGHTIEST – "Bloodyssey" (all recorded tunes of this South-German band on 2 discs), WARNING – "The Strength To Dream" and "Watching From A Distance" (CD re-releases), GLORIA MORTI – "Eryx" (CD), PENTAGRAM (Chile) – […]

April 20, 2008

New York’s Goregiastic Records will soon be releasing a SINISTER compilation CD, entitled "The Blood Past" CD, featuring a complete collection of all the early, long-time out-of-print band material released during the 1990-1992 period. It will include their 2 EPs from 1990, the 1990 and 1991 demos, the split EP with MONASTERY from 1991 plus […]

April 16, 2008

DAWN OF AZAZEL have uploaded three new demo tracks on their MySpace page www.myspace.com/dawnofazazel. Commented frontman Rigel Walshe: "These three new tracks are demo versions of three new tracks that will be appearing on the forthcoming album – ‘Fornication Revelation’, ‘The Art Of Seduction’ and ‘Liquor And Lust’. We have been rehearsing intensely since (drummer) […]

April 15, 2008

NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS have posted 4 new tracks off their new album "The Entropy Formula", on their Myspace page. The 10 track album, which is released on Khaosmaster Productions this month and via Twilight Distribution in the fall, will be the band’s last output for 2008 and 2009. Vocalist Mem V.Stein who also fronts […]

April 11, 2008

Utrecht, The Netherlands-based Thrashers NUESTROS DERECHOS have issued a new release: "Struggling With The Dark". Seven new songs, with struggle and darkness as thematic thread, were recorded at the Bunt Studios in Utrecht, The Netherlands under the guidance of well-known producer Menno Bakker (Born From Pain, NRA, Malkovich, The Apers, etc). Mastering duties were handled […]

April 10, 2008

The following news have just been posted at Blabbermouth.net: Swiss Avantgarde / Metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have released the following statement via their official web site: "CELTIC FROST singer and guitarist Tom Gabriel Fischer has left CELTIC FROST due to the irresolvable, severe erosion of the personal basis so urgently required to collaborate within a […]

April 07, 2008

March 2008 will be remembered by Australian Thrashers MORTAL SIN as the most successful venture away from their home territory ever when they supported U.S. Thrash legends OVERKILL through 15 shows in Europe. In Oslo the band opened the main stage at Norway’s Inferno Festival and won over the predominantly Black Metal crowd with a […]

April 06, 2008

80s Thrash Metal masters HALLOWS EVE have released the title for their new and upcoming album set for a July release. The album is entitled "The Never-Ending Sleep" and the track list is as follows: ‘Night Of The Never-Ending Sleep’, ‘Dominion Resurrected’, ‘Army Of One’, ‘Dance Of The Dead’, ’72 Virgins’, ‘Bed Of Nails’, ‘Interface’, […]

April 05, 2008

METAL RIP OFF COMMUNITY is a brand new internet-portal where any interested person can register and add information about a label, band or individual. You can check it out at www.metalripoff.info SATHANAS have signed a deal with Dreamtide Booking. A European tour is already planned for September. More info will soon be posted at: www.myspace.com/dreamtidemusic. […]

April 04, 2008

EXUMER will play their first reunion show at the "Keep it True-12" Festival, April 25/26 2009, in Germany. The gig will premier the band’s vocalists Mem V. Stein and Paul Arakaki (guitars / bass / vocals) performing together live on stage for the first time. The band will play a full set with songs from […]

April 01, 2008

After years of personal and line-up problems, Peru’s GOAT SEMEN are in preparation for their debut full length studio album for From Beyond Productions / Displeased Records. The band will enter the studio to record a promo with the newly written and rehearsed tracks later this month, with the actual studio album to be recorded […]

March 29, 2008

Sverker "Widda" Widgren – also known for his guitar work in DIABOLICAL and as the co-owner of Necromorbus Studios – has joined DEMONICAL as the new fulltime vocalist. After a splendid session-job on the Finnish tour the band came to the conclusion that Widda is the right man for the job. His first "official" show […]

March 28, 2008

Cleveland’s old school Thrashers DESTRUCTOR will play a one off club show together with US Power Metallers LETHAL and local heroes ETERNAL REIGN on July 30, 2008 at the Meisenfrei Club in Bremen, Germany. For more info check out www.meisenfrei.de.

March 26, 2008

Helsinki based Death Metal band DEMOLISHER recently recorded two new songs called ‘Darkness Evolution’ and ‘Crucifix Head Crush’ which are available as free download from their myspace site (www.myspace.com/demolisherband). The band plans to release them officially on CD within the next weeks. Next to these two songs you can still download the songs from their […]

March 25, 2008

After two years of hard work Polish Death / Black Metallers DENEB have returned to the scene with a new concept album entitled "Exoriare Aliquis Nostris Ex Ossibus Ultor". The CD features guest vocals by Jadwiga Siwicka (ex-Different World) and was released by Metalrulez Productions (www.mzprod.com), limited to 500 copies. Sound samples can be found […]

March 22, 2008

El Paso Thrashers TERRORIST have been signed to Embrace My Funeral Records and will have their 12 track debut CD "Blessed By The Beast" released in June / July of 2008. This will be preceded by a Mexican tour with Obeisance in May.

March 21, 2008

Ibex Moon Records will be releasing MASTER‘s "Slaves To Society" CD with bonus tracks this Summer. John McEntee, owner of Ibex Moon Records: "In the 80s when I started really getting into the Metal underground I would have never thought one day I would be releasing a recording by one of my favorite bands and […]

March 20, 2008

Brazilians Thrashers CHAOSFEAR have entered the studio to record their new album "Images Of Disorder", the follow-up to their debut full length "One Step Behind Anger", which was released worldwide through Old School Metal Records. "The new record will include 10 new songs and will be recorded with our original line up", comments Danilo Freitas […]

March 19, 2008

Iron Kodex Records have announced the signing of Sweden’s traditional Metal hopefuls PORTRAIT and the release of the band’s self-titled debut album on April 3rd 2008. The album will feature eight songs of highly energetic traditional Metal in the vein of bands like SAVAGE, MERCYFUL FATE, early IRON MAIDEN and WITCHCROSS and come with an […]

March 18, 2008

HAIL OF BULLETS have finished recordings for their debut album "…Of Frost And War". The album was recorded in February / March of 2008 at Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland and mixed and mastered in Sweden by Dan Swanö of Edge Of Sanity fame. Comments drummer Ed Warby: "The soundtrack to all-out, total war is […]

March 15, 2008

OSM Records has set June 13, 2008 as the new release date for the sophomore album from Bangalore, India-based Thrashers KRYPTOS, entitled "The Ark Of Gemini". According to a press release, the CD will feature "nine new tracks of heavy, precision, melodic Metal with lethal doses of Thrash aggression… Imagine CORONER, DARK TRANQUILLITY, CANDLEMASS and […]

March 12, 2008

U.S. Black / Death Metallers SATHANAS have inked a 2-album deal with Poland’s Pagan Records. The band is currently writing material for their first full length release through that label. SATHANAS’ latest album "Crowned Infernal" was released via Pulverised Records. You can hear samples at myspace.com/sathanasmetal. SATHANAS are planning a tour in Europe later this […]

March 03, 2008

Swedish label Blood Harvest Records which only focused on vinyl releases so far recently released its first time ever CD release, NECROVATION‘s "Breed Deadness Blood". The vinyl edition should be available 29th of March 2008. Besides that they just released the first album from old school Thrashers LETHAL called "Annihilation Agenda" on vinyl and the […]

February 29, 2008

Brazil’s REVIOLENCE have released a new EP entitled "Violent Phoenix". It features 4 tracks and is free for download at their website www.reviolencemetal.com.

February 28, 2008

SULPHUR have almost finished the material for their next album. They are currently preparing a pre-production of all new songs and plan to hit the studio in late summer / early autumn. The recording session will be done at Conclave Media studios with Bjørnar Nilsen as the producer, who already worked with the band on […]

February 27, 2008

Italy’s FIGHTCAST have signed a deal with Kolony Records. The band is supposed to be "the perfect combination of Soilwork, In Flames and The Haunted". Their new album "Breeding A Divinity" (recorded, mixed and mastered by Riccardo Pasini at Studio 73) will be released on April 7th, 2008. Two samples taken from the album and […]

February 26, 2008

According to Pro-Rock magazine, Dutch guitarist / vocalist Patrick Mameli has set "Resurrection Macabre" as the title of the new album from the resurrected late ’80s / early ’90s Death Metal outfit PESTILENCE, tentatively due in early 2009 via Holland’s Mascot Records. Joining Mameli in the group’s new lineup are Tony Choy (ATHEIST, CYNIC) on […]

February 25, 2008

Dutch nihilistic Black Doom Metal act BUNKUR has been signed by Displeased Records. The renewed line-up features Martin van Drunen (PESTILENCE, ASPHYX) on vocals and also Wannes Gubbels (ASPHYX, PENTACLE) will make a guest appearance on the album. Expect the new full length "Nullify" in the summer of 2008. For more info check out www.bunkur.net

February 23, 2008

Germany’s Death / Grinders DEPRESSION have two new split releases available: first of all the DEPRESSION / PAGANIZER split-CD, which features ten new studio tracks from DEPRESSION (including the BENEDICTION cover ‘Artefacted Irreligion’) and ten PAGANIZER tracks. Furthermore there’s a videoclip from both bands enhanced. The other release is a split 7" EP with INHUMATE, […]

February 17, 2008

MANES is no longer on Candlelight Records. According to an official statement the band will use this "window of opportunity" to do various stuff, so expect a frenzy of ‘free’, ‘open’ and ‘experimental’ activity (not just music) for a while before they start hunting for a "new home". Their website manes.no is currently still "under […]

February 14, 2008

Ibex Moon Records have signed HOD from San Antonio, TX. The band features vocalist Beer Reebs (ex-Pillcrusher, Rancid Vat), Bjorn Haga (ex-Necrovore, ex-Thornspawn) on guitars, Carl "Lord Necron" Snyder (ex-Thornspawn) also on guitars, Dirty Derick Rivers (past GG Allin) on bass and Dennis Sanders (ex-Exculcerate) on drums. John McEntee, owner of Ibex Moon Records: "HOD […]

February 12, 2008

Invictus Productions will release the upcoming MCD (and possibly a full length album sometime later in 2008) from Canada’s TYRANT’S BLOOD. The band features members from BLASPHEMY, WITCHES HAMMER and INFERNAL MAJESTY. The TYRANT’S BLOOD sound can best be described as a mix of classic 80s Death / Thrash along the lines of old SADUS […]

February 08, 2008

The line-up of the reformed BRUTALITY consists of Jeff Acres (bass / vocals), Scott Reigel (vocals), Jay Fernandez (guitar) and Deiman Heftel (guitar). The band is currently looking for a new drummer. American Thrash / Speed Metal legends AT WAR have been added to the line-up of the THRASH ASSAULT II FESTIVAL in Würzburg, Germany. […]

February 07, 2008

Florida’s BRUTALITY is back! We just got the following info first hand from Jeff Acres: "The band has reformed and is working on a new album. I wanted to set things straight about the crap that went down in 2003. We never wanted to let those tapes get out. It was shit and one of […]

February 06, 2008

PHAZM have entered Sainte-Marthe Studio with producer Francis Caste (HANGMAN’S CHAIR, ARKHON INFAUSTUS, EIBON, ZULL FX) on February 04, 2008 for the recordings of their next album.

February 04, 2008

ASPHYX recorded 2 songs at the end of January 2008 at Harrow studio: CELTIC FROST’s ‘Os Abysmi Vel Daath’ from their "Monotheist" album and one new ASPHYX song, called ‘Death… The Brutal Way’. It is supposed to be in the vein of ‘Serenade In Lead’ (from the album "Last One On Earth"). Expect uptempo and […]

February 03, 2008

Ichtys Niger, drummer of the Brazilian Black Metal horde EVIL WAR, commited suicide after his birthday’s commemoration and was found dead at his house’s backyard. He died on January 07, 2008. Rest in peace buddy! For more info check out the band’s official website at www.evilwar.com.br or the Mutilation Records website at www.mutilationrecords.com.br.

February 01, 2008

German technical Death Metal band CENTAURUS-A has finished the work on their upcoming debut album "Side Effects Expected". It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Hansen Studios, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen. The band is currently looking for a label to release it. A brand new song ‘Drop Off’ as well as some sound samples […]

January 31, 2008

TERRORAMA have posted 3 unmixed pre-tasters from their upcoming 2nd LP/CD "Omnipotence" on the band’s myspace site www.myspace.com/terrorama. The album is supposed to be out in March through Nuclear War Now! Productions.

January 30, 2008

POSSESSED and SADISTIC INTENT have both been confirmed for the Hole In The Sky festival in Norway on August 27-30. For more info check out www.holeinthesky.no Dutch melodic Thrashers DETONATION will headline the Avalanchefestival in Delhi, India on February 22. Avalanche is the heavy-music portion of the four-day cultural Moksha festival, an annual event organized […]

January 29, 2008

Another Sphere Records have uploaded soundsamples of their first signing IN ARKADIA at www.myspace.com/anothersphererecords. The band’s second album will be released on February 29.

January 26, 2008

Ibex Moon Records have just re-released the latest PENTACLE album "Under The Black Cross" as a digipak CD with lyrics and the NECROVORE cover ‘Divus De Mortuus’ as bonus track (recorded during the album’s sessions). For those who are interested, you can obtain a copy from PENTACLE directly by transfering 15 Euros / 18 US […]

January 24, 2008

Sweden’s old school Death Metal horde NOMINON will do a special mini-tour in the northern part of Europe during early March. Check out our tourdates for all details. The band has also been confirmed for both the Central Illinois Metalfest and the Michigan Extreme Fest 2 in July. This will mark the first ever visit […]

January 21, 2008

After years of (near) unavailability, Displeased Records will reissue DYING FETUS‘ 1998 "Killing On Adrenaline" album this Summer, with upgraded layout and freshly remastered. ANGELCORPSE have announced the official addition of drummer Paul Collier to the band’s line-up. Palubicki, Helmkamp and Collier are currently in the planning stages for an upcoming tour of Europe, as […]

January 15, 2008

BOLT THROWER will be playing this year’s Party.San festival. Here’s the official statement of the band: "So, we’re very happy to announce that the festival we have chosen to play this summer is the Party.San Open Air in Bad Berka, Germany on 7-9th August. Tickets are only 39.60 Euros, including parking and camping, and the […]

January 12, 2008

On January 04, 2008 former SKYCLAD drummer Keith Baxter died of liver failure in hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was 36 years old. Rest in peace Keith! CHAOSFEAR have started the pre-production of their second, as of yet untitled album. It will be recorded in the beginning of 2008 and probably will have […]

January 10, 2008

Another split issue of MYSTICAL MUSIC (# 12) and CARNAGE (# 14) has just been released. On 120 printed pages (in German) you’ll get interviews / features on AUTOPSY (a 4 pages Chris Reifert special), EXHORDER (7 pages), SUFFOCATION, EVOCATION, DEMONICAL, IRATE ARCHITECT, UNLEASHED, VOMITORY, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HATESPHERE, NECROTIC FLESH, THE ABSENCE, THIS ENDING, a […]

January 08, 2008

SHINING have been nominated to the Swedish Metal Awards in the category of best alternative Metal album of 2007. If you feel that SHINING deserve such an award you should get your voice heard by placing your vote now at their website (click on top of the page to the left for the english version). […]

January 05, 2008

Greek Death Metal act TERRORDROME has signed a deal with UK label Grindethic Records (www.grindethic.co.uk) to release their debut full length "Vehement Convulsion". According to a label info the album is supposed to offer technical brutal Death Metal in the vein of DISAVOWED, VISCERAL BLEEDING and HATE ETERNAL. "Vehement Convulsion" was produced by George Bokos […]

January 04, 2008

Ben Marlin, bass player for San Diego’s DISGORGE died of cancer on January 02, 2008. Rest in peace buddy! Japanese Black Metallers SABBAT has just launched their official myspace page. SABBAT’s current line up is: Gezol (bass & vocals), Zorugelion (drums) and Ishidamien (guitar) – the trio will play several live shows in Europe in […]

January 02, 2008

NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS have signed deals with Khaosmaster Productions (Puerto Rico) and Twilight Distribution (Germany) for the US and European release of their new album "The Entropy Formula". Both labels have scheduled the CD release for Spring of 2008. The artwork for the European and US outputs will differ slightly and both will feature […]

December 27, 2007

The full tracklisting of NÅSTROND‘s forthcoming fourth album "Muspellz Synir" reads as follows: ‘Intro – The Gallow Reveals’, ‘Fenrir Prophesy’, ‘Edrök’, ‘Defiance Of The Transient’, ‘Dark Fyres’, ‘Die Sense die die schwarze Herbstzeitlose mäht’, ‘Ascending Blaze’, ‘Agios’, ‘Svarta Stränder (Digerdöden)’, ‘Calling The Serpentine’, ‘Ior’, ‘Mouth Of The Sea’, ‘Passing Beyond Light’ and ‘Nåstrond’. You can […]

December 25, 2007

DEMONICAL have parted ways with their vocalist Ludvig Engellau. Here’s the official statement from the band: "We have parted ways with vocalist Ludvig Engellau due to musical and personal reasons. We want to thank Ludvig for his effort and wish him the best for the future. DEMONICAL will continue on the marked out path with […]

December 21, 2007

NECROS CHRISTOS is currently rehearsing for a last three song recording with Luciferus Christhammer on drums which will feature a brand new track, a cover from Black Sabbath and a newly arranged version of the classic ‘Doom Of Nekros – Death Of Christos’. Those tracks will be released as 4th side on the upcoming vinyl […]

December 15, 2007

Regain Records will continue the co-operation with GORGOROTH‘s original member Infernus with a new line-up. This new line-up will be announced by Infernus through the new official website www.gorgoroth.info. Regain Records recognizes Infernus as the rightful owner of the bands name, logo and trademark, and is prepared to take any legal steps necessary to prevent […]

December 14, 2007

Before the end of the year Germany’s Ván Records will release the debut full length of TRUPPENSTURM ("Fields Of Devastation") and the self-titled full length of INARBORAT. Check out soundsamples of TRUPPENSTURM’s ‘Walk The Path Of War’ and Inarborat’s ‘Moorlichter’ or head to the label website www.van-records.de for all further info. Rivot Rag Records have […]

December 12, 2007

DÉTENTE will play a reunion-show at next year’s Headbangers Open Air festival in Germany with the following line-up: Dennis Butler (drums), Caleb Quinn (guitars), Steve Hochheiser (bass), Ann Boleyn (vocals – HELLION) and Juan Garcia (guitars – Agent Steel). For more details about the festival check out our tourdates section or go to www.headbangers-open-air.de ULYSSES […]

December 02, 2007

GRAVE have been signed by Regain Records. The band is currently in the studio working on their 8th album with a title yet to be announced.

December 01, 2007

From Demonaz Occulta of IMMORTAL comes his solo project DEMONAZ. You can already check out four of the songs at www.demonaz.com. A full length album is to be released in 2008 (no schedule set yet). The musicians on the project consist of: Demonaz (vocals, music & lyrics), Abbath (bass, backing vocals), Ice Dale (guitars) and […]

November 30, 2007

Brazil’s Marquee Records will release an impressive SLAUGHTER boxset entitled "Tortured Souls" in early December. It contains over 4 hours of music on 4 CDs: all demos, rehearsals and live tracks, the STRAPPADO "Final Judgement" album from 1992 and more. Two massive booklets will feature interviews, liner notes, lyrics and pictures. Also included are 3 […]

November 27, 2007

Corvus Discos (www.corvusdiscos.cl) have re-released the demos from TOTTEN KORPS (Chile) on a limited edition CD (500 copies). The CD includes the "For The Infernal Insurrection" demo from 1991 and "The King Of Hell Reclaims His Throne" demo ‘from 1990, both remastered, plus rare stuff taken from old rehearsal / live tapes from ’89 to […]

November 26, 2007

Texas Thrash Metal pioneers RIGOR MORTIS will team up with ARSON ANTHEM – the new band featuring Philip Anselmo (DOWN, ex-PANTERA) on guitar, Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD) on vocals, Hank Williams III (SUPERJOINT RITUAL) on drums and Collin Yeo on bass – for three shows in December. RIGOR MORTIS will perform with its original line-up consisting […]

November 24, 2007

Mario Gutierrez of BRAINSTORM (US) / ENGRAVE was murdered on November 22. According to an email we received from his daughter he was shot in the head 4 times at 10pm. Rest in peace Mario.

November 23, 2007

DERANGED have posted 4 different 2 minutes samples from the band’s upcoming new full length CD "The Redlight Murder Case" on their MySpace page www.myspace.com/stabandhack. The album will be released in early 2008.

November 22, 2007

TOXIK are currently working on brand new material. Plans are set for a recording session in Syracuse, NY in early December. 2 tracks are already recorded (basic tracks) and the guys will be getting back to work shortly. The band is looking for a bassplayer to fill in the shoes of Brian Bonini, who does […]

November 21, 2007

Polish Black / Death Metallers DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS have just released their second full-length album "Diabolicanos – Act III: Armageddon". It was recorded at Polish Studio X (Vesania) and mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio in Germany. The album features guest appearances of Cezar (CHRIST AGONY) and Szymon (NYIA). For one of the songs, […]

November 19, 2007

RESURRECTION will begin pre-production in January and will enter the studio in February to record their as-of-yet untitled full-length album scheduled for an end of April 2008 world-wide release via Massacre Records in Europe and through a not yet named label for the rest of the world. Other plans for 2008 include a European and […]

November 17, 2007

Blood Harvest (www.bloodharvest.se) just got two new EPs out: IN AETERNUM‘s "Curse Of Devastation" and CAUTERIZER‘s "And Then The Snow Fell". Both are now available from the label’s store and soon by the label’s official distributors in Italy, Greece and Japan. Additionally two upcoming releases are prepared: LETHAL‘s "Annihilation Agenda" LP and MAGNUS‘s "Scarlet Slaughterer" […]

November 16, 2007

Greek underground label Kyrck Productions (http://kyrck.lunar-aurora.de) will release VED BUENS ENDE‘s "Those Who Caress The Pale" on LP format. The LP features the 1994 demo plus 2 bonus tracks from the ’94 rehearsal and ’95 line in UK. The vinyl edition comes in two versions: the black version with carved black foil cover and black […]

November 13, 2007

Century Media in co-operation with Prowling Death Records will release the first official HELLHAMMER demo collection, entitled "Demon Entrails" in February 2008. Here’s the official press statement: "There exist countless Hellhammer demo bootlegs, but they all utterly fail to capture the true aura, to represent the band as it actually was. They have been compiled […]

November 09, 2007

Influential Heavy Metal journalist BOB MULDOWNEY died Monday, November 5 after a long battle with cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease). He was 44 years old. Muldowney was best known for his fanzine / magazine Kick Ass Monthly which helped expose, support and feature such bands as RAVEN, MOTÖRHEAD, VENOM, THE RODS, TANK, EXCITER and RIOT as […]

November 02, 2007

The following news was posted on Blabbermouth today: Drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka of the Polish extreme Metal band DECAPITATED passed away in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a recent road collision. He was 23 years old. Vitek and DECAPITATED singer Covan (real name: Adrian Kowanek) were hurt in an accident earlier in the […]

October 27, 2007

DEW-SCENTED will embark on their next European tour in February of next year with SEVERE TORTURE from Holland and DESTINITY from France. The "European Devastation" Tour 2008 hits cities in France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Italy as well as Slovenia (see tourdates for the exact dates). Vocalist Leif has contributed some guest vocal […]

October 19, 2007

German Death Metallers PURGATORY have just finished the studio work for their fifth album "Cultus Luciferi – The Splendour Of Chaos". The successor of "Luciferianism" was recorded in September 2007 in Halle / Saale and features guest appearances of Onielar (Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult), Martin van Drunen (ASPHYX / HAIL OF BULLETS) and Wannes Gubbels (Asphyx […]

October 12, 2007

LEGION OF THE DAMNED, SKYFORGER, KAMPFAR and INSISION are the first bands that have been confirmed for the 14th PARTY.SAN OPEN AIR. The festival will take place in Bad Berka, Germany on August 07 – 09, 2008. www.party-san.de

October 11, 2007

The new KATHAARSYS album "Verses In Vain" will be released in November. It was mastered by Peter Neuber (Callenish Circle, Dying Fetus, Haemorrhage) and features the following tracks: ‘Doomed In The Black Abyss’, ‘And All My Existence In Vain…’, ‘The Revenge Of The Old Spirit Will Never Arrive’, ‘The Dawn Leaves Pieces Of Rottenes’ and […]

October 10, 2007

Dave Chedrick (ex HIRAX, DREAMS OF DAMNATION, GRAPHIC VIOLENCE) has joined ANGER AS ART ­ taking over for Mars, who recently departed. Says founding member Steve Gaines: "Dave brings a wealth of experience and power to us ­ we are stoked to have him as a member. We have known him and/or have performed with […]

October 05, 2007

VENOM will play at the Atarfe Vega Rock Festival in Spain. The event will be hold at the "Coliseo Ciudad Atarfe", a modern covered Bullring. It’ll be a special show with fireworks. So far the following other acts have been confirmed as well (more to be announced soon): EXCITER, LIZZY BORDEN, BELLADONNA, GRAVE DIGGER, KATATONIA, […]

October 03, 2007

Displeased Records will reissue the first two DEATHROW albums "Satan’s Gift" (aka "Riders Of Doom") and "Raging Steel" from 1986 and ’87 respectively. Expect the usual Displeased treatment with bonus tracks and enhanced layout. STRIBORG has just finished the making of "the one and only real Black Metal DVD. No flashy stage shows, no funny […]

September 29, 2007

Romania’s NEGURA BUNGET have been signed by Lupus Lounge. Among other things, Lupus Lounge will re-release "From Transylvanian Forests" as well as the albums "Zirnindu-Sa", "Maiastru Sfetnic" and "Sala Molksa" with extensive bonus material. The band is also planning a new recording of the album "Maiastru Sfetnic" featuring a traditional Transylvanian orchestra. Negura Bunget are […]

September 28, 2007

Brazil’s IMPETUOUS RAGE have signed a deal with the Australian label Asphyxiate Recordings for their album "Inverted Redemption". In Europe the album will be out on Austria’s Slaughtersun Music (Resound Grind Records).

September 25, 2007

Due to internal problems Mexican old school Death Metallers NECROCCULTUS decided to split up, this means that the announced 7"EP "Deathrone’s Dominium" on Blood Harvest Records is cancelled. Isaias (vocals) already formed a new band called CRUXITORIUM which will fill this gap and Blood Harvest Records already wrote on their homepage that a 7"EP should […]

September 23, 2007

CHAOS MAGAZINE is back! One of Germany’s finest, still existing underground print zines have just released their 14th issue, this time featuring in-depth interviews with ASPHYX, GOREFEST, HAEMORRHAGE, SUFFOCATION, DEATH BREATH, DEMONICAL / CENTINEX, EVOCATION, NOMINON THIS ENDING, PROFUNDI, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, LAY DOWN ROTTEN, DETONATION, ERODED, DEATHEVOKATION and DEAD CONGREGATION. The issue furthermore […]

September 22, 2007

VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is always in need of reliable underground maniacs, that are interested to contribute to our website. Your musical taste should be along the lines of what we cover here (Black, Death & old school Thrash Metal, as well as classic 80s Metal acts) and the english language shouldn’t be a problem […]

September 20, 2007

DERANGED have entered Berno Studio in late in August and completed the recording session for their seventh album "The Redlight Murder Case". The mixing and mastering was completed 14 days later. The release date is set for November via Regain Records. The tracklisting reads like this: ‘Watch Me When I Kill’, ‘Strip Nude For Your […]

September 19, 2007

Sometime in 2008 a book about HELLHAMMER will see the light of day. It will be entitled "Only Death Is Real" and was written by no less than Tom G. Warrior himself. In an internet blog Tom recently revealed a bit more details about the whole project: "The book will be a veritable treasure trove. […]

September 16, 2007

According to Blabbermouth.net original DEVOURMENT vocalist Wayne Knupp passed away on September 15, 2007 due to multiple organ failure that was caused by years of alcohol abuse. Rest in peace Wayne!

September 12, 2007

POSSESSED will headline the Black Shadows Festival alongside Sarcofago, Sadistic Intent and a few more sinister acts. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Chile, South America.

September 11, 2007

SATHANAS will be releasing their new CD "Crowned Infernal" soon on Pulverised Records. The album was recorded at Innertube Studios, mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studios and the artwork was created by Necrolord. You can already check out advance tracks at www.myspace.com/sathanasmetal. SATHANAS are working on shows in Europe for 2008. Promoters and agents should […]

September 10, 2007

Here’s an official statement from USURPER concerning the band’s split-up: "After 13 and a half years, 5 studio albums and hundreds of concerts in 17 different countries around the world, Usurper has come to an end. Everyone in Usurper would like to thank their die-hard fans and friends for over a decade of Metal insanity! […]

September 09, 2007

Dark Force Entertainment will release a strictly limited (500 copies) 12" splatter vinyl edition of RESURRECTED‘s latest studio album "Endless Sea Of Loss". It will be distributed by Morbid Records on Monday, September 17th 2007. Track listing: ‘Extermination’ (Intro), ‘Hidden By Disguise’, ‘Seducer Of Mankind’, ‘Bloodmarked’, ‘Smouldering Human Compost’, ‘Until You Kill Yourself’, ‘…And She […]

September 05, 2007

IMPUREZA and 7TH NEMESIS will be on tour from February 23 until March 9, 2008 to promote their debut albums. The bands are looking for gigs during this period anywhere in France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria and Italy. Contact: www.myspace.com/7thnemesis, www.myspace.com/impureza

September 04, 2007

A MORRIGAN / MAYHEMIC TRUTH live double DVD will come out at the end of the year via Undercover Records. Besides that Undercover will also release a mayhemic truth DoCD entitled "R.I.P."that will feature the complete "R.I.P. / My Mourningstar" album from 1994, the "Child Of Mayhem" rehearsal tape from ’92, the "Son Of Dawn" […]

August 31, 2007

In honor of the label’s upcoming 25th Anniversary, NEW RENAISSANCE RECORDS is seeking unsigned bands that represent the next wave of Metal on a new "Speed Metal Hell" compilation. Interested acts should submit a recording of no more that four songs, photos of the band, press-clippings and reviews of live shows (if any), and a […]

August 29, 2007

SWEDISH DEATH METAL, the book by INSISION’s Daniel Ekeroth will be released in the German language by Index Verlag these days. For more info head to www.index-verlag.org

August 26, 2007

The new SATHANAS album "Crowned Infernal" will be released in September by Pulverised Records from Singapore. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Crowned Infernal’, ‘At Death’s Command’, ‘Cast Into The Fire’, ‘Beneath The Blood Red Moon’, ‘Dawn Of Satan’s Rise’, ‘The Beast Of Revelation’, ‘Witches Sabbat’, ‘Summoning The Ancient Hordes’, ‘Necromantic Rites’, ‘Hyms From The Shadow Land’ […]

August 25, 2007

"For Tyrant’s Sake", the second full length by Germany’s IMMORTAL RITES will be out at the end of August through Medusa Records in Europe and Khaosmaster Productions in North and South America. There will be two different versions in terms of artwork and tracklist again. "For Tyrant’s Sake" was mixed and recorded at Audiospezialist Studios […]

August 20, 2007

As some of you might have heard: Volker of MERCILESS RECORDS will stop the mailorder for an indefinite period of time. He says the main reasons for that decision are frustration, exhaustion and the lack of enthusiasm. For him right now it is unsure if he ever will return in this form to the scene. […]

August 18, 2007

Reunited Norwegian Symphonic Black Metallers LIMBONIC ART will strike back on the 24th of September with their brand new album entitled "Legacy Of Evil". You can check a brand new song called ‘Lycanthropic Tales’ at the band’s myspace page www.myspace.com/limbonicart Shortly before the end of the last millennium, DRAUTRAN from Kiel, Germany, self-released their "Unter […]

August 17, 2007

SPEARHEAD finished recording their second album for Invictus at Hertz Studio, Poland (where VADER, HATE, ANIMA DAMNATA, among others record) in early July. The album has been mastered and the label is currently awaiting the completion of the artwork which is being handled by Manuel Tinnemans at Somaworx (who has been responsible for artwork for […]

August 16, 2007

One more track (‘Shatahan’) from the upcoming new FLESH album "Worship The Soul Of Disgust" is available at www.myspace.com/peteflesh. The album is scheduled to be released this autumn on Pulverised Records. Sweden’s Iron Fist Productions have released two new full length albums by THROWN ("The Suicidal Kings Occult") and INFUNERAL ("Sepulchral Monument"). You can check […]

August 13, 2007

C-187, the band featuring Patrick Mameli (guitar, ex – Pestilence) alongside Tony Choy (bass, ex – CYNIC), Sean Reinert (drums, ex – DEATH) and Tony Jelencovich (vocals, ex – B-Thong) is now on myspace: www.myspace.com/c187band. For the introduction of the Myspace site Patrick Mameli will personally answer all mail sent to him via myspace. Be […]

August 12, 2007

One year after its original release in CD format, Soulseller Records (www.soulsellerrecords.com) finally released REPUGNANT‘s debut full-length album ("Epitome Of Darkness" ) in vinyl format. The vinyl version is limited to 999 copies (666 copies black vinyl, 333 picture vinyl). Both versions are in gatefold sleeve and include two huge posters (one with band photo […]

August 06, 2007

They came, they saw and they DEFINITELY CONQUERED! Yes people, California’s SADISTIC INTENT finally played they very first European show EVER, yesterday night at the Ballroom in Hamburg, Germany. And I can tell you – all those of you who decided to stay home will most certainly regret this decision forever, cause personally I haven’t […]

August 01, 2007

Pete Flesh (THROWN, ex-DECEIVER, ex-MAZE OF TORMENT) has now recorded the follow-up to last years FLESH album "Temple Of Whores", entitled "Worship The Soul Of Disgust". The album was recorded, mixed and produced at Abyss studio by Tommy Tägtgren and Pete Flesh. This will be the first "real" release for FLESH on Pulverised Records (SATARIEL, […]

July 30, 2007

The two songs recorded by VULCANO for the "Thunder Metal" split EP with NIFELHEIM, ‘The Evil Always Return’ and ‘Suffered Souls’ are available at the band’s myspace site www.myspace.com/vulcanobrazil now. I Hate Records will re-release the "Tales From The Black Book" album and for the many who didn’t get a copy of the "Thunder Metal" […]

July 29, 2007

Northern Germany’s Death Metal masters INGURGITATING OBLIVION finally managed to find a new drummer in Ingo Neugebauer from FETOCIDE, who agreed to handle the drumming duties from now on. According to an official statement of the band, "the cooperation works out great" and one new song (‘Burden Of Recurrence’) is almost finalized, with another currently […]

July 28, 2007

Sweden’s I Hate Records have just released the "Slaves Of The Burning Pentagram" debut full length by Germany’s old school Thrashers HELLISH CROSSFIRE on CD. The album, which previously was only available on vinyl (also through I Hate), comes with a slightly different (yet of the similar style), improved coverartwork and is highly recommended to […]

July 24, 2007

Germany’s NECROS CHRISTOS have just published the following statement on their official website www.darknessdamnationdeath.com: "Due to many reasons, Necros Christos will not appear in Hamburg on the 5th of August which was supposed to happen with Sadistic Intent and Pentacle. We wish both bands the best for their upcoming show…"

July 17, 2007

Within four or five weeks Century Media Records will release a re-issue of the first two ASPHYX albums "The Rack" and "Last One On Earth" on vinyl.

July 16, 2007

PRIMORDIAL will enter the studio in July and August to record the new album. "We are travelling across the water to Wales to the middle of nowhere to an old analog studio", says vocalist Alan. "There isn’t a working title yet for the album and in typical PRIMORDIAL style there is a lot of work […]

July 15, 2007

CEPHALIC CARNAGE had to cancel their appearance at this year’s PARTY.SAN FESTIVAL due to tour commitments in the US. They will be replaced by PRIMORDIAL. www.party-san.de

July 12, 2007

August will see the release of the picture disc version of PENTACLE‘s last album "Under The Black Cross" on Iron Pegasus Records. This release will feature new cover artwork by Manuel Tinnemans. The picture disc will be accompanied by a big format booklet including the lyrics (for the very first time). The band hopes to […]

July 10, 2007

"Dämmerung der Szenarien", the new album of the South German Black Metal duo IMPERIUM DEKADENZ will be released via Perverted Taste in mid July. The first edition will be out as a digipak incl. a videoclip. You can check out two songs at www.myspace.com/imperiumdekadenz. Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Into Breathless Sleep’, ‘Der Dolch im Gewande’, […]

July 06, 2007

UK Thrashers SABBAT and ANIMAL ALPHA are the latest addition to this year’s WACKEN OPEN AIR. Due to this, some changes in the running order have occured. www.wacken.com

July 04, 2007

After approximately six months of inactivity Germany’s IRON PEGASUS RECORDS is finally back in action again. Here’s a little rundown on what’s supposed to come out in the next couple of months: AFTER DEATH – "Retronomicon" CD (feat. Mike Browning, the legendary drummer and singer of MORBID ANGEL, NOCTURNUS and ACHERON – the CD includes […]

July 03, 2007

Here’s the final track listing for SUICIDAL ANGELS debut album "Eternal Domination" which will be released on July 16, 2007: ‘Quench Your Thirst With Christian Souls’, ‘Evil Attack’, ‘The Prophecy’, ‘Crematory’, ‘Slaughtering Christianity’, ‘Sacred Prayers To Expiation’, ‘Demon’s Bloodwrath’, ‘Armies Of Hell’, ‘Screams Of Homicide’, ‘Vomit On The Cross’ and ‘Eternal Darkness’. SUICIDAL ANGELS are […]

July 02, 2007

DRILLER KILLER had to cancel their appearance at this year’s PARTY.SAN FESTIVAL due to health problems. They will be replaced by DYING FETUS. For more info head to www.party-san.de

June 27, 2007

Germany’s old school Death Metal horde DEATHEVOKATION recently recorded a new song, entitled ‘Morpheus Son of Hypnos’, for an upcoming split EP with Finland’s LIE IN RUINS. The band is currently looking for a label to release that, so anyone who’s interested in doing so, should get in touch with them through their amazing website […]

June 26, 2007

LENG TCH’E will be replacing Funebrarum at this year’s Party.San festival. www.party-san.de.

June 21, 2007

NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS will enter Big Blue Meenie Studios (Sepultura, Overkill, SOD etc.) in New Jersey this week (06/22/07), to record their follow-up album to 2006’s "Incinerating The Meek". The up-coming CD titled "The Entropy Formula", features 10 brand new cuts and will be produced by "His Eminence the Wicked" of Terror of the […]

June 19, 2007

Guitarist Tuomio has decided to leave IMPALED NAZARENE. Here’s the official statement from the band regarding this subject: "His decision is personal and we thank him for everything he did with us the last four years and wish him the best of luck for his future adventures. Tomi UG Ullgren is our new lead guitarist, […]

June 13, 2007

DERANGED, IMPALED and DISAVOWED are among the first confirmed bands for next year’s MARYLAND DEATHFEST, set to take place May 24-25, 2008 at the Sonar in Baltimore / U.S.A.

June 12, 2007

OSM Records announces a July 16th, 2007 release date for the first official full length CD of Greek old school Thrashers SUICIDAL ANGELS. The album title will be "Eternal Domination" and the cover can be viewed here. Suicidal Angels play vicious and aggressive old school Thrash Metal, the way it is meant to be. You […]

June 09, 2007

The Displeased Records reissues of the SADUS back catalogue are finally coming together. Each release will include lots of bonus tracks. Here’s the tracklists of the bonus material. The "Illusions" album will feature the complete "DTP" demo (‘Sadus Attack’, ‘Torture’, ‘Kill Team’, ‘Desolator’, ‘Fight Or Die’ and ‘Twisted Face’), "Swallowed In Black" comes with the […]

May 31, 2007

Statement about GOSPEL OF THE HORNS: "Since the unfortunate situation earlier in 2007 where news was broken on Blabbermouth that Gospel of the Horns had split up and therefore wouldn’t be touring again, we’ve had a hard task convincing people Gospel of the Horns are in fact still 100% active as a band. They are […]

May 30, 2007

IMPALED NAZARENE have finished recording all instruments for their 10th studio album "Manifest". The band has entered Sonic Pump studio with producer / engineer Tapio Pennanen on May 10th. In a recently published press statement they said that they do not use triggers on the album this time and that it will have a "much […]

May 25, 2007

Debemur Morti Productions have signed the Dutch duo URFAUST for their forthcoming mini album that will contain "around 20 minutes of unholy synthesizer ultra Doom in the most morbid and twisted vein". The recordings are expected to be ready within two months. It is supposed to be released on vinyl and CD. Germany’s SUIDAKRA will […]

May 24, 2007

Osmose Productions will be releasing SJODOGG‘s debut full-length "Landscapes Of Disease And Decadence" this fall. The basic concept behind SJODOGG is to create dark music with an emphasis on atmosphere and groove, rather than focusing on sheer technical brutality. The music of SJODOGG is minimalistic in some aspects, yet innovative and compelling.

May 21, 2007

Drummer / vocalist Proscriptor from the mythological occult Metal outfit ABSU has issued the following statement: "After 5 years of silence, I am pleased to announce the new line-up of ABSU. It was a difficult task to replace both Shaftiel and Equitant after being together for nearly 11 years, but now is the time to […]

May 17, 2007

The last couple of bands for this year’s WACKEN OPEN AIR as well as the running order have now been published, as the line-up is now complete. The new confirmations include TYPE O NEGATIVE, SECRETS OF THE MOON, FASTWAY and TURBONEGRO among others. www.wacken.com

May 15, 2007

SECRETS OF THE MOON will play a 60 minute set at Party San Open Air – Bad Berka (Germany). The show takes place on Thursday night at 11pm. They are also going to irrupt Northern Germany at this years Wacken Open Air on August 03 and will play one more exclusive show in Hamburg on […]

May 14, 2007

A studio clip of MONSTROSITY‘s ‘Firestorm’ (taken from the new album "Spiritual Apocalypse") is online now at YouTube. Streetclip TV will stream excerpts from the AMON AMARTH DVD "Wrath Of The Norsemen" on the 20th and 21st of May at 8:00pm CET in HD quality.

May 13, 2007

New York’s Death Metal masters IMMOLATION have recorded, mixed and mastered two new releases at Millbrook Sound Studios with producer Paul Orofino. First one is an EP entitled "Hope And Horror" that contains the tracks ‘Den Of Thieves’, ‘The Condemned’ and ‘The Struggle Of Hope And Horror’ (instrumental). Together with the three new exclusive tracks […]

May 10, 2007

MELECHESH have issued the following statement: "We were quite stunned to hear the news of this tour’s cancellation, we actually declined other tour offers to make this one all the more special. Our guitar player, Moloch, who is currently residing in Virginia, USA was about to board the airplane and head to Europe when we […]

May 09, 2007

AGATHOCLES will take their devastating grind attack to South America. Possible countries include Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina and Peru. Details and dates are still being worked out. Swedish Death Metal act DIMENSION ZERO are the 62nd confirmed act for this year’s Wacken Open Air. Jesper Strömblad, main songwriter of the band, will therefore perform twice […]

May 07, 2007

Imperium Productions have signed the German Doom Death Metal band OPHIS. The debut album "Stream Of Misery" will be released in June / July 2007. You can already check out some samples of a new song at www.myspace.com/ophisdoom

May 04, 2007

Germany’s NECROS CHRISTOS have published the following news: "We are unhappy of the following announcement, but the year of 2007 will mark the last appearance of Luciferus Christhammer in Necros Christos. He will leave the coven, as he sees his paths fulfilled… Therefore the band proclaims to be in search for a new drummer. Everyone […]

April 27, 2007

The recordings of the new ONDSKAPT album, that were supposed to take place in August, are now delayed until Autumn. More info soon. The new BENIGHTED album might be entirely finished by the end of August 2007. The release is planned for mid October and might come as a dual disc with an entire live […]

April 26, 2007

DERANGED will enter a small local recording studio this weekend to "cut a demo" for all of the songs that will be featured on the next full length album (as announced earlier to be titled "The Red Light Murder Case"). Rikard Wermén (drums) comments: "It’ll just be a quick and pretty rough recording. Basically something […]

April 24, 2007

Belgium’s Hollowman Records will be taking care of the vinyl release of "Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture", the newest album by ABORTED. It was produced and mastered by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED) and features guest appearances by Jeff Walker (ex-CARCASS), HATESPHERE’s Jacob Bredahl and David Haley of PSYCROPTIC. The limited colour vinyl will be […]

April 20, 2007

MELEKTAUS have just recorded a new rehearsal at Sade Studios to offer an advance of their new album, which will be entitled "Hymns Of Transformation". The new songs have certain rhythmic elements that Melektaus had not exploited before, all that accompanied by the dose of brutality and speed of which they are faithful followers. The […]

April 17, 2007

Swedish Thrashers LETHAL added a 34 minutes long livevideo (650 MB) of their gig "Live At House Of Metal" to their website www.lethal.info.se. The quality of this recording is amazingly good, so those of you who know their sold out 7"EP "Deliverance" through Blood Harvest Records (see review in the review-section) should take this opportunity. […]

April 15, 2007

After leaving Listenable Records in late February, DERANGED have signed a new record deal with Swedish Regain Records. Recording sessions for the upcoming new full length "The Red Light Murder Case" are scheduled for late August, the release date is set for November. More information and news will follow. Since the lyrics for Deranged’s latest […]

April 11, 2007

The final track list for "City’s Gonna Burn", the first re-issue of the LÄÄZ ROCKIT back catalog, which will be released on May 14th through OSM Records, has been posted: ‘City’s Gonna Burn’, ‘Caught In The Act’, ‘Take No Prisoners’, ‘Dead Man’s Eye’, ‘Forced To Fight’, ‘Silent Scream’, ‘Prelude’ and ‘Something More’. Bonus Tracks: ‘Prelude […]

April 08, 2007

Reunited 80s Thrash band ROTTING CORPSE (www.rottingcorpse.net) whose original line up included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS founder John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist / roadie Walter Trachsler will play their special appearance show at the Donnapalooza Breast Cancer Benefit on April 28, 2007 at the Lone Star Country Club in Coppell, Texas without Trachsler, an […]

April 07, 2007

Former PESTILENCE / ASPHYX singer Martin van Drunen, ex – HOUWITSER bass player Theo van Eekelen, GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby and both THANATOS guitarists Paul Baayens and Stephan Gebédi have joined forces in a new act called HAIL OF BULLETS. Their mutual love for old school Death Metal bands like Autopsy, Bolt Thrower and Massacre […]

April 06, 2007

Germany’s Van Records have announced new releases by Danish Doom / Death Metallers SOL ("Let There Be A Massacre") and hypnotic Black Metallers Verdunkeln ("Einblick In Den Qualenfall"). You can check out mp3 samples of both on the Van website www.van-gbr.de.

April 04, 2007

Displeased Records will reissue the first two MASTER albums this fall. The debut full length "Master" will finally be released the way it was meant to be, with the original untriggered drum recordings and including all done guitar solos (some were missing on the Nuclear Blast version). "On The 7th Day God Created Master" will […]

April 02, 2007

The cover of the first reissue of the LÄÄZ ROCKIT back catalog "City’s Gonna Burn" has been posted here. The art was updated by Mark DeVito of MetalBabies.com. The album will be released via OSM Records on May 14, 2007. OSM Records have announced a release date of July 16th, 2007 for Bangalore, India-based thrashers […]

March 31, 2007

VEDONIST have signed a new contract with Trinity Records from Hong Kong. The band has started the recordings of their second full-length album "The World Of Reversed Decalogue" at Sophiria Studio, with a release planned for August 2007. The album will contain 8 songs of technical Death Metal that lyrically deal with the German concentration […]

March 29, 2007

AMOK VEDAR will be playing their last show with their current line-up on the 5th of May 2007 at "Midnight Rock" in Berlin (www.midnightrock.net). A new member will be introduced there as well. www.amokvedar.de.

March 27, 2007

NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS added a 2nd guitarist to their roster. Bronx raised, Lou Cortez, has joined the band in December 2006, and is now a permanent member. SUN DESCENDS pushed their recording date back to late May 2007, and are in the end stages of the writing process for the new album. The new […]

March 24, 2007

Norway’s TAAKE got dropped from this year’s Party.San Festival. Instead KREATOR, IMMOLATION and Germany’s F.U.C.K. will complete the billing. www.party-san.net The new GOSPEL OF THE HORNS album "Realm Of The Damned" was recorded in Toyland studios, Melbourne in September and October 2006 and features 10 tracks, including an intro and outro. The recording line up […]

March 23, 2007

NOMINON will unleash their third album "Terra Necrosis" in May via Konqueror Records in Europe / Asia, and Ibexmoon / Deathgasm Records in North / South America and Australia. The vinyl edition will be out worldwide via Blood Harvest Records. In support of the release the band will embark on a European tour with NUNSLAUGHTER […]

March 20, 2007

May 14th has been chosen as the re-release date for "City’s Gonna Burn", the first re-release of the LÄÄZ ROCKIT back catalog. "City’s Gonna Burn" was remastered by Colin Davis at Imperial Mastering (www.imperialmastering.com). The Artwork was updated by Mark DeVito of MetalBabies (www.metalbabies.com). The CD will be released with bonus tracks. OSM Records plans […]

March 19, 2007

Brazil’s old school Thrashers CHAOSFEAR have chosen May 28th as the release date for their first official release "One Step Behind Anger".

March 18, 2007

Stefano Zandarin of Terror From Hell Records (Italy) has printed a limited number of REVENANT shirts using the classic logo and designs. Anyone interested should contact him at Via Torino 12, 13040 Palazzolo (VC), Italy. The band members also have a handful of these rare shirts for sale. Anyone interested (US only) should contact the […]

March 16, 2007

SATHANAS will start recording their next CD "Crowned Infernal" for Pulverised Records at Innertube Studios with engineer Nick Kucel. The artwork will be supplied by Kristian Wahlin. The tracks are: ‘Crowned Infernal’, ‘Witches Sabbat’, ‘Beyond The Blood Red Moon’, ‘At Death Command’, ‘Cast Into The Fire’, ‘Dawn Of Satans Rise’, ‘Hammer Of Demons’, ‘The Beast […]

March 15, 2007

The forthcoming DEMONICAL album "Servants Of The Unlight" will be released in April via Cyclone Empire Records. The tracklist reads as follows: ‘Suicide Throne’, ‘Revel In Misanthropia’, ‘Burned Alive’, ‘Feeding The Armageddon’, ‘United In Torture’, ‘Slaughter Of All Hope’, ‘Unholy Desecration’, ‘Leipzig 1945’ and ‘Death Metal’ (ONSLAUGHT-cover, bonustrack on 1st pressing). Also out in April […]

March 13, 2007

The new ABIGOR album "Fractal Possession" will be released on May 02 (Europe) / June 05 (USA). For more info check out www.infernalhorde.com/abigor, www.myspace.com/abigorhorde DERANGED decides to quit their cooperation with Listenable Records. The band states: "We have been there for a long time and it feels it’s about time we try something new and […]

March 09, 2007

Tampa, Florida based MONSTROSITY have just completed the recording and mixing of their 5th studio release "Spiritual Apocalypse". Recorded at Morrisound Studios the disc features vocals from the band’s newest addition Mike Hrubovcak (VILE, DIVINE RAPTURE). Joining Hrubovcak are long time MONSTROSITY mainstays Lee Harrison (drums), Mike Poggione (bass) and Mark English (guitars). The release […]

March 06, 2007

At the end of this month French Crematorium Records (www.crematoriumrecords.com) will release the debut full length form Indiana’s PURULENT INFECTION. Sound samples are available at www.myspace.com/purulentinfection. CEPHALIC CARNAGE and LAY DOWN ROTTEN have been added to this year’s PARTY.SAN FESTIVAL bill. For all further details, check out www.party-san.de.

March 04, 2007

Newly-founded record-label Maddening Media has signed Luxemburg’s LE GRAND GUIGNOL (former VINDSVAL). The band’s forthcoming album "The Great Maddening" has been recorded at TidalWave-Studios by Patrick Damiani (FALKENBACH, SECRETS OF THE MOON) and was mastered by double Grammy-Award-winner Darcy Proper at Galaxy-Studios (MANOWAR, RAMMSTEIN). Two tracks (‘Mens Insana In Corpore Insano’ and ‘The Healing Process’) […]

March 02, 2007

On May 8, IMMOLATION will release their seventh full length album "Shadows In The Light" via Century Media Records. The new effort was recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios with producer Paul Orofino.

March 01, 2007

Midnight Records have just released a 7" EP by Sweden’s old school Deather RIBSPREADER, entitled "Vicar Mortis". The EP is limited to 1.000 copies and features 3 songs + intro and was mixed by Dan Swanö. Each one is packaged with a pro printed full color card-stock vinyl jacket, containing a hidden bonus within for […]

February 24, 2007

VANMAKT is currently mixing their debut album "Vredskapta Mörkersagor" that will be released through Pulverised Records later this year. The album will feature guest appearances by Jonas Renvaktar (Spawn Of Possession) on the song ‘Open The Gates’ and Hebbe (SKALD) on ‘En Mardröm, En Strid, Ett Helvete’. The band will headline two small festivals in […]

February 22, 2007

PARTY.SAN OPEN AIR has added two more bands to its billing: Die Apokalyptischen Reiter and legendary Merciless (SWE), who will celebrate their 20th anniversary on stage. www.party-san.de

February 20, 2007

Contributors wanted!!!! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is constantly in need of reliable underground maniacs, that are interested to contribute to our website. Your musical taste should be along the lines of what we cover here (Black, Death & old school Thrash Metal, as well as classic 80s Metal acts) and the english language shouldn’t be […]

February 17, 2007

Ibex Moon Records has inked a deal with Tampa, Florida based DENIAL FIEND, the new project of vocalist Kam Lee (Masscare, Death), bassist Terry Butler (Massacre, Death, Six Feet Under), drummer Curtis Beeson (Nasty Savage) and Sam Williams (Down By Law, Pseudo Heroes). "I’m proud to work with these Metal and Death Metal pioneers and […]

February 16, 2007

In June BLASPHEMIC CRUELTY will start recording their debut full length "The Devil’s Mayhem", with a planned release before the end of the year. The band’s current line-up consists of Gene Palubicki (ANGEL CORPSE, guitars), Gina Ambrosio (drums) and Alex Blume (Ares Kingdom, bass / vocals). According to Gene "fans of albums like "Torment In […]

February 15, 2007

IMPALED NAZARENE‘s "Nihil" album has officially entered Germany’s index list A on January 17. This means that "Nihil" is officially banned in Germany. Here’s an official statement from the band regarding this: "Looking back on 2006 and 2005, being unable to play concerts in Italy, Austria, France, Poland and Germany, one can only conclude that […]

February 14, 2007

Northern Germany’s INGURGITATING OBLIVION are looking for a new drummer as they mutually parted ways with Florian/Floboter. The reason being musical differences and lack of motivation. Interested drummers are encouraged to get in touch via www.ingurgitating-oblivion.de or their Myspace domain www.myspace.com/ingurgitatingoblivion. Despite that, the band is currently busy composing new songs for their second album. […]

February 13, 2007

INTERMENT (SWE), FUNEBRARUM (US) and KORPIKLAANI (FIN) have been added to the billing of this year’s PARTY.SAN OPEN AIR. Additionally the work on the DVD of last year’s festival has reached its final stages. www.party-san.de Germany’s Dragon Productions (www.dragon-productions.com) will be the exclusive booking agency for Sweden’s NECROPHOBIC from now on. The band’s songwriting process […]

February 12, 2007

Germany’s small, but fine Obscure Domain Productions have signed Sweden’s IMMERSED IN BLOOD and Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C.. IMMERSED IN BLOOD are about to record some new stuff which will be released together with some older out of print material. A release date isn’t known yet. The label’s next release will be the fourth full-length album […]

February 06, 2007

US Black Metallers BLACK FUNERAL have completed the work on their seventh album "Waters Of Weeping", scheduled for an early 2007 release through Behemoth Productions. The album will feature guitar work of Abd’ajjal who is known as "D." from VROLOK. For more info check out www.blackfuneral.org or www.behemothproductions.net. Brazil’s Death Metal squadron IMPETUOUS RAGE have […]

February 05, 2007

LAETHORA has signed to Osmose Productions for the European market. Their debut album "March Of The Parasite" will be released on February 26. LAETHORA is a new constellation featuring members of Dark Tranquillity (Niklas Sundin) and The Provenance. ARKHON INFAUSTUS are currently finishing their new album "Orthodoxynn", which is due out in early May.

January 31, 2007

On January 25, 2007 Sepulchral Music has released a NUCTEMERON discography CD, entitled "Procreator Of Sin". The band spearheaded the local underground scene in Singapore back in 1988, being the first to record a demo that got praised by fanzine / magazine editors such as Satsuki Takashima (Satanic Death), Jon Metalion (Slayer), Ronny Eide (Morbid) […]

January 30, 2007

The debut album of Finnish Death Metal act NERLICH was just released through www.osmrecords.net. The track list is as follows: ‘Defabricated Process’, ‘Substantial Alteration’, ‘Insane Creations / Inorganic Echoes’, ‘Entity Of Sickness’, ‘Immenent Reprisal’, ‘Mask For The Faceless’, ‘Condemned’ and ‘On Sarcastic Impact’.

January 27, 2007

Brazil’s Death Metal horde MENTAL HORROR have just released their third album "Blemished Redemption" via Mutilation Records. In Europe the CD will be out on Animate Records in March / April. The band is still searching for a label in the US. You can check out three songs at their myspace domain www.myspace.com/mentalhorror "Acceleration Process", […]

January 24, 2007

SATHANAS will release a new mini album, entitled "Flesh For The Devil" on February 24th, 2007 via Pagan Records. The track listing is as follows: ‘Invocation’, ‘Possessed By Blasphemy’, ‘Flesh For The Beast’, ‘Reign Of The Antichrist’, ‘Nocturnal Hell’ and ‘Unholy War’. The long-awaited split with THRONEUM and REVELATION OF DOOM is done and is […]

January 22, 2007

DAWN OF AZAZEL will return to Europe this spring for a 38-show tour with Grave, Krisiun and Immolation. "We are extremely pleased to announce our return to Europe with some of the greatest in the genre", said frontman Rigel Walshe. "We would like to thank Massive Music and Ibex Moon Records for the chance go […]

January 21, 2007

In February this year Sun & Moon Records from Transylvania, Romania will put out their first two releases: NOCTURNAL DEPRESSION‘s new album "Soundtrack For a Suicide: Opus II" (the first official NOCTURNAL DEPRESSION album on CD format) and a re-release of LABYRINTH OF ABYSS’ debut album "The Cult Of Turul Pride", which was recorded back […]

January 18, 2007

IMPALED NAZARENE‘s 1996 and 1998 albums "Latex Cult" and "Rapture" have been remastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studio. Ritual (the band’s house artist) has already worked on the cover for "Rapture" and will be starting on "Latex Cult" soon as well. Both albums will feature bonus material. "Latex Cult" has four live tracks (‘Total […]

January 17, 2007

Vocalist Mem V. Stein, of NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS, will co-host the German Metal show "Strike", which is scheduled to be streamed on the Internet on Saturday, January 20th, 2007. The show was recorded during a trip to Germany the singer recently took and reaches a worldwide audience. "Strike" is accessible for free on the […]

January 16, 2007

Here’s a little update from Pete Helmkamp about the upcoming new ANGELCORPSE album: "Everything is going great for the "Of Lucifer And Lightning" recording. John Longstreth has created some hammering drums for us to work with, and Gene and I are hard at work tracking guitars, bass and vocals for the album. We promise that […]

January 15, 2007

MONSTROSITY are currently working on the follow up to "Rise To Power" scheduled for an early 2007 release. The new album is called "Spiritual Apocalypse" and will feature 10-11 songs. The direction of the new material is supposed to be like "Millennium", but a lot faster. The band has also confirmed a headlining appearance at […]

January 12, 2007

Danish Death / Thrashers URKRAFT will be the main support for Cannibal Corpse on their upcoming European tour. Urkraft vocalist Thomas Pederson had this to say about the news: "We are looking forward to hitting the venues with Cannibal Corpse and just getting out on the road and showing what we are made of. We […]

January 11, 2007

The upcoming third DETONATION full-length album will be entitled "Emission Phase". The drumtracks have already been recorded at Excess Studios, while the guitars are about to follow at Split Second Sound Studios in Tilburg sometime next week. Musically you can once again expect "intense melodic Death / Thrash Metal". Here’s the complete tracklist: ‘Invoking The […]

January 08, 2007

Metal Mind Productions is re-releasing the SADUS albums "Chemical Exposure", "Swallowed In Black" and "Vision Misery" and TOXIK albums "World Circus" & "Think This" in a new digipak edition on golden discs, limited to 2000 hand numbered copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process. Each title will include 2 bonus tracks. Germany’s A.DEATH.EXPERIENCE have made two […]

January 07, 2007

NERLICH‘s debut album "Defabricated Process" is going to be released on January 20 through Old School Metal Records (www.osmrecords.net).The band is currently arranging their line-up so that they can start playing gigs again. They have furthermore just recorded a four track EP. It includes two brand new songs and a re-make of ‘Altered Form Of […]

January 06, 2007

VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE once again is in need of reliable underground maniacs, that are interested to contribute to our website. Your musical taste should be along the lines of what we cover here (Black, Death & old school Thrash Metal, as well as classic 80s Metal acts) and the english language shouldn’t be a […]

December 22, 2006

BURDEN OF GRIEF will release their fourth album "Death End Road" on March 30, 2007 via Remedy Records. Soundsamples can be found at www.myspace.com/BurdenOfGrief1.

December 20, 2006

SHINING will headline the big stage at Diezel, February 03, 2007 in Halmstad (close to Gothenburg, Malmoe, Kastrup), for the celebration of their new album "V Halmstad". The gig will consist of songs from the whole SHINING era and will be the first appearance with new frontman Ghoul. DHG (Dødheimsgard), the Norweigan cult Black Metal […]

December 13, 2006

The brazilian Death Metal band IMPETUOUS RAGE is currently in studio recording their first full-length album "Inverted Redemption" for a 2007 release through the Brazilian label Genocide Productions. Germany’s SPEARHEAD (ex-FEARER) will enter Audio Tech Studio in January 2007, to record their first, as of yet untitled full length album. It will contain 9 brandnew […]

December 10, 2006

Dental Records out of Sweden have signed brutal Death Metallers INSISION. The band’s new full length "Ikon" will be released in March / April next year. The final touches on the album are currently being made along with preparations for a video in support of the release. The CD was recorded at Black Lounge studios […]

December 08, 2006

Ibex Moon Records, the label created by Incantation’s mastermind John McEntee, has signed their second South American band in Chile’s THORNAFIRE. The release of their debut full length "Exacerbated Gnostic Manifestation" is scheduled for March 2007. THORNAFIRE released the mini album "Mortus Tenebræ Surrectus" in 2001 and the band is now giving it away for […]

December 07, 2006

Blabbermouth.net just published the following news: Sam Kress, the original vocalist of acclaimed San Francisco Bay Area Thrashers HEATHEN and former co-editor of early ’80s underground fanzine Whiplash, passed away several days ago. The cause of his death has not been released. In a recent posting on his blog, Whiplash co-founder Brian Lew had the […]

December 06, 2006

DEICIDE will be heading to Australia and New Zealand for a headlining tour in full support of "The Stench Of Redemption". The band is also gearing up to release their second live DVD, "Doomsday In LA" featuring the current line-up, including Ralph Santolla (ex – Death / Iced Earth) and Jack Owen (ex – Cannibal […]

December 04, 2006

Sweden’s DEMONICAL have signed a worldwide multialbum deal with Germany’s Cyclone Empire. The first album "Servants Of The Unlight" will be recorded in January and February at both Black Lounge and Necromorbus Studios for a April 2007 release. Most likely the disc will be licensed to other labels in some parts of the world, e.g […]

December 03, 2006

Denmark’s EXMORTEM have posted another new song at their myspace domain. You can check out ‘Salvation’ here. "This is a fast one to show you the diversity in the new material", says guitarist Martin Thim, "still just a pre-production thing, made in the rehearsal. Rough, raw and unpleasantly extreme!!"

November 29, 2006

NOX have posted an advance mp3 of the track ‘Choronzonic Chaos Gods’ on the Wicked World Records myspace page. It will be the opening cut from their upcoming new album "Ixaxaar", which is set for a February 19, 2007 release. The band features ex-members of Centurian (who issued one album via Listenable) and current members […]

November 28, 2006

DERANGED have added Tomas Ahlgren (ARSONIST, PANDEMONIUM) to their line up as the new bassplayer. The band has been jamming a while with an incomplete line up, but it’s now complete with Tomas Ahlgren.

November 25, 2006

The release date for the debut album of Finnish Death Metal act NERLICH has been set for January 20th 2007 on Old School Metal Records.The cover art was done by Tony Koehl and can be seen here. On December 01, 2006 the new CRIMSON FALLS album "The True Face Of Human Nature" will be released […]

November 17, 2006

Reunited Oakland, California Thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late ’80s / early ’90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have issued the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, and Corporate Punishment Records artist, DEFIANCE guitarist Doug Harrington. […]

November 13, 2006

NYC’S SUN DESCENDS has an all new line-up and a re-scheduled studio date. Singer Mem V. Stein has recruited Kristian Shamash on guitars (replacing Sam Awry), and Steve Proios on drums as permanent members for the band’s up-coming, second full-length album. SUN DESCENDS is scheduled to begin recording their new release for Twilight Distribution (Germany), […]

November 04, 2006

DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS who have been signed by British label Conquer Records in June 2006 has been confirmed as the main support act for AETERNUS on their European tour in November / December this year. The band will be promoting their latest effort "Plurima Mortis Imago" which is out now.

November 03, 2006

Tabu Recordings has announced that recently signed Norwegian cult Doom band FUNERAL has just lost one of its two founders. Guitarist Christian Loos was found dead in his flat on Saturday, October 28. He was 31. ARES KINGDOM have issued the following statement regarding the cancelation of their upcoming tour: "Ares Kingdom regrets to announce […]

November 02, 2006

Iron Pegasus Records will release a picture disc version of PENTACLE‘s "Under The Black Cross" album. For the very first time, this album will be accompanied by the lyrics. To support the lyrical concept several photos were used for the new layout. Each photo is linked to its specific lyrics, so that you should get […]

October 31, 2006

DEICIDE have just completed filming of live concert footage for their forthcoming DVD, slated for a February 2007 release in the US and January 2007 in the UK and Europe. The DVD will include exclusive live footage of a reincarnated DEICIDE and will landmark their first DVD with guitar duo, Jack Owen (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) and […]

October 28, 2006

Maarten Luysterburg aka "Der Knüppelmeister" aka "Ploegbaas" from BRUTUS (who also used to play in GODDESS OF DESIRE) killed himself after he jumped in front of a passing train last Tuesday. Apparently, longtime depressions, together with medication and drugs were supposed to be the cause.

October 27, 2006

The new voice of EXCITER is Kenny "Metalmouth" Winter from Brooklyn, New York. After holding auditions this past summer, the band was blown away with Kenny’s three and a half octave range, delivered with tremendous intensity and conviction. EXCITER’s Metal maniac fans throughout the globe will witness Kenny’s vocal performance on the upcoming new release, […]

October 24, 2006

OSM Records will release the new RUFFIANS album "Desert Of Tears" on December 6th 2006. The track listing reads as follows: ‘I Believe’, ‘Running Blind’, ‘Day Of The Champion’, ‘I Will Fly’, ‘Desert Of Tears’, ‘Darkest Of Light’, ‘It Ain’t Over’, ‘Live By The Sword’, ‘Chosen One’, ‘Soldiers Fate’, ‘Freedom’ and ‘Do Or Die’ (bonus […]

October 23, 2006

Florida-based Death Metallers DIABOLIC have issued the following update: "Just got a call from Jerry Mortellaro (ex-DIABOLIC guitarist) tonight letting us know that Bryan Hipp, ex-DIABOLIC guitarist, died last night (Saturday, Oct. 21). Cause of death unknown. Bryan Hipp helped write songs off the DIABOLIC album "Subterranal Magnitude" and helped DIABOLIC complete the ‘Death Metal […]

October 22, 2006

IMMORTAL RITES have recently finished the recordings of their second full length album entitled "Source Code @ Converter’s Day". The basic productions was done by ex – ATROCITY / LEAVES EYES drummer Martin Schmidt at Audiospezialist Studios, Germany, while the mastering took place at the famous Uunisound Studios, Sweden by EDGE OF SANITY mastermind Dan […]

October 21, 2006

Swedish THROWN have signed a deal with Iron Fist Productions. Their debut full length "The Suicidal Kings Occult" will first be released on CD, but there’s also plans that a vinyl version is about to follow next summer, depending on how good the CD sells. The CD is scheduled for a January / beginning of […]

October 18, 2006

According to Cincinnati.com, former MORBID ANGEL / HATE ETERNAL bassist / vocalist Jared Anderson passed away on Saturday, October 14 at the age of 30. The cause of his death has not yet been released. Jared was most recently working on a project which was known by its alias AS ONE… He described the band’s […]

October 17, 2006

Sepulchral Productions, the Canadian label responsible for FROZEN SHADOWS‘ debut album "Dans Les Bras Des Immortels" is back in full force. The label has signed three of Quebec’s new Black Metal groups and will release their debut albums in December, namely: Forteresse "Métal Noir Québécois", Niflheim "Neurasthénie" and Sombres Forêts "Quintessence". Visit their website at […]

October 16, 2006

REVELATION OF DOOM split up with former vocalist Longinus. His departure was caused by "the different way of understanding the process of working, rehearsing, playing live and being a member of the band in general". His replacement is Analripper, known from PYORRHOEA (in the past) and SPHERE (present). With him the band started to compose […]

October 15, 2006

Germany’s LUNAR AURORA have issued the following statement via their official website (www.lunaraurora.de): "After our next album "Andacht" we will disappear until further notice. There will be no interviews, concerts, or any other statements." "Andacht" will be recorded at the end of this month and is supposed to be out in December on Cold Dimensions […]

October 13, 2006

"Zombie Gore Vomit", the debut album by Brazil’s VOMEPOTRO has been released through Obscure Domain Productions in the meantime. You will find sound samples at the label’s myspace domain. Also Hacker’s UNHOLY TERROR zine can be found there as well now: www.myspace.com/unholy_terror_zine

October 12, 2006

The all-time classic "Slaughter Of The Soul" from Swedish Death Metallers AT THE GATES is being released as a limited picture LP throughout the UK and Europe on October 16th. This exclusive vinyl release (1500 copies) contains tracks taken from the original 1995 record plus six added tracks, as yet unreleased on vinyl. With original […]

October 11, 2006

Four of the original members of INTERNAL BLEEDING (Frank Rini, Chris Pervelis, Brian Hobbie and Bill Tolley) have gotten together to form a new, as of yet unamed project. This band will be available for limited weekend shows starting in early 2007, provided they have plenty of lead time due to the busy careers of […]

October 08, 2006

DEW-SCENTED have 12 new songs completed and are working on some cool cover version ideas for the upcoming album which will be released early 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records. Starting by the end of October, they will record at Soundlodge Studio (God Dethroned, Obscenity, Mandrake, etc.) in Northern Germany, while Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Machine […]

October 07, 2006

New Zealand’s DAWN OF AZAZEL have been confirmed as the main support act for Deicide’s upcoming New Zealand / Australian tour. "We are extremely honoured to be supporting Deicide on this tour", said frontmand Rigel Walshe. "Deicide is one of our strongest influences and one of the key bands that drew us all to the […]

October 06, 2006

OSM Records have signed Greece’s SUICIDAL ANGELS. "It is refreshing to see the younger generation bringing it back old school style!", says OSM Records CEO Patrick Ramseier. Suicidal Angels plays fast, technical old school Thrash Metal. A new album is scheduled for Summer 2007. BLOOD RED THRONE are currently working on material for their forthcoming […]

October 04, 2006

Displeased Records have signed the Dutch Black Thrash Metal act ZWARTKETTERIJ and the raw pagan folk Black Metal quartet Grimm also from the land beneath the sea. Expect releases from both bands early next year. ANAL VOMIT‘s second album artwork is finished. You can check out the cover here. The re-releases of ATROPHY‘s "Socialized Hate" […]

October 03, 2006

DEICIDE were practicing in their industrially zoned practice space, surrounded by sonically booming concrete factories, when they were surprisingly bombarded by Florida’s Pasco County Sheriff’s department and asked to leave. DEICIDE, who have been practicing in this legally deemed "industrial" area for quite some time, were immensely shocked and were forced to evacuate the practice […]

October 02, 2006

The new PHAZM CD "Antebellum Death’n Roll" is going to be released on dual disc with a live show from their gig at Nancy on July 14, 2006. You can check out the song ‘How To Become A God’ (feat. Franck Delmasure on harmonica) here.

September 29, 2006

The new ZARATHUSTRA album "In Hora Mortis" is now available on CD, the LP will follow in October. Two tracks (‘Crown Of Creation’ and ‘Salvation From Being’) are available for streaming at www.myspace.com/zarathustraband, further three samples can be found at www.zarathustra-online.net. M. Ghoul and Desecrator have left the band. Those who are interested in joining […]

September 25, 2006

ARES KINGDOM will play a short West Coast tour this November, beginning on Friday, November 3rd in Oakland, CA. It will run from Seattle to Tijuana. Venues will be announced shortly; check out the band’s website www.areskingdom.com for up-to-the-minute information. Full color "Return To Dust" t-shirts as well as a number of original ORDER FROM […]

September 21, 2006

The new AFTER DEATH demo "Secret Lords of The Star Chamber Below" is now available for free download at www.myspace.com/afterdeath. It’s 4 songs of atmospheric occult Metal from ex – Morbid Angel, Nocturnus, Acheron drummer / vocalist Mike Browning.

September 20, 2006

RESURRECTED have been scheduled for next year’s Deathfeast Open Air (www.deathfeast.de) on June 07 / 08 and Protzen Open Air (www.protzen-open-air.de) on June 09. More festival appearances are in the works. The band will furthermore head on a European Tour with DERANGED in April / May 2007 in order to promote their upcoming new album […]

September 14, 2006

Dutch brutal Death Metal merchants SEVERE TORTURE head out on their biggest ever tour supporting VADER, starting 28th September in Berlin and running through Europe until November 10th in support of their latest album "Fall Of The Despised". Singer Patrick said: "We are very excited about our first official tour since 2002 with one of […]

September 13, 2006

THROWN, the Swedish band featuring Pete Flesh (FLESH, ex-DECEIVER, ex-MAZE OF TORMENT) on vocals, guitars and drums, and Crille Lundin (ex-DECEIVER, ex-XENOFANES) on bass, has finished recording its debut album, "The Suicidal Kings Occult", at the Abyss studio with producer Tommy Tägtgren. The CD, which was recorded between August 30 and September 3, will feature […]

September 11, 2006

VEHEMENTER NOS will be releasing their first self-tilted album on Osmose Productions in late 2006.

September 06, 2006

To honour the passing of the long-term recording artist Jesse Pintado, Earache Records is offering a free downloadable mp3 album. The album entitled "In Memory Of Jesse Pintado" features some of Jesse’s most well-known songs recorded during his time as guitarist for both Napalm Death and Terrorizer. The sad news of Jesse’s death in hospital […]

September 02, 2006

Germany’s BURDEN OF GRIEF have announced the recordings of their forthcoming fourth album "Death End Road" which is supposed to be out via Remedy Records in February / March 2007. Some new songtitles are ‘Death End Road’ (instr.), ‘Swallow The Sun’, ‘The Game’, ‘Drown In Sorrow’, ‘Schizophrenic’, ‘Vita Reducta’ and ‘Killer In Me’. After some […]

September 01, 2006

FUNERAL PROCESSION are looking for a reliable, skilled, motivated and unpolitical guitarist for upcoming shows and a possible tour in 2007. It is absolutely necessary that the guitarist is willing to rehearse in the area of Minden / Porta Westfalica at least once a week a.s.a.p. It would additionally be preferred if the applicant had […]

August 31, 2006

Progressive Death Metallers AKERCOCKE have dived straight into new territory and filmed the video for the song ‘Intractable’ in an exclusive gentleman’s club in the depths of London’s Soho district. The idea for the video, shot by UK production company Multiplicity was developed from a storyboard drawn up by the band’s drummer David Gray, which […]

August 29, 2006

Here’s an official press statement from SHINING: "There have been many rumours saying that our front-man, founder Kvarforth is dead, we wish these speculations to be put to an end by telling you what we know. A couple of days ago, we received a letter from a person very close to Kvarforth telling us that […]

August 28, 2006

Relapse Records will re-release INCANTATION‘s debut full-length "Onward To Golgotha" (originally from 1991) on October 31 (US) / November 6 (rest of the world). Founder and guitarist / vocalist John McEntee comments on the reissue: "I have been looking forward to this reissue for a long time now. I have great respect for my fellow […]

August 25, 2006

HATE ETERNAL will release their first ever DVD "The Perilous Fight" on October 16th 2006. The DVD features artwork from Paul Romano (Mastodon, Trivium) that you can check out here and also includes a live set filmed at The Garage in London on 4th June 2006, with a live audio mix by Hate Eternal frontman […]

August 22, 2006

DEICIDE‘s founding members, singer / bassist Glen Benton and drummer Steve Asheim, want to answer your questions and give you insight into the DEICIDE machine of darkness. To enter, formulate a pressing question for DEICIDE and email it along with your contact information (name, address, phone number, return email) to: deicideinquest@yahoo.com. On Friday, August 25, […]

August 21, 2006

The following press statement was just issued by Earache Records: UK music TV channel Scuzz TV has banned the new video for DEICIDE‘s ‘Homage For Satan’ condemning it for being offensive and derogatory. In a statement a Scuzz representative declared that "the lyrical content is religiously offensive, derogatory, and can be read as improper exploitation […]

August 18, 2006

DISSECTION frontman Jon Nödtveidt has committed suicide, informed sources have told Blabbermouth.net. More details will be made available shortly. Nödtveidt formed DISSECTION in 1989 and released two full-length albums with the group – "The Somberlain" (1993) and "Storm Of The Light’s Bane" (1995) – before he was convicted in Sweden of felony murder of 37-year-old […]

August 17, 2006

Coming November Brazil’s Death Metal masters INCRUST will record a new demo tape that will be entitled "Beyond The Dead Flesh". This self-financed recording will be limited to 66 copies again and is later on gonna be re-released on CD by Ibex Moon Records (re-mastered with bonus tracks, covers and maybe a live video for […]

August 15, 2006

The two German underground zines MYSTICAL MUSIC and CARNAGE MAG, have joined forces for a one off split issue. The 104 pages monster features in-depth interviews with MASSACRE, Martin Van Drunen (PESTILENCE), HAEMORRHAGE, BENEDICTION, SINISTER, Bard Faust (EMPEROR / SCUM), AKERCOCKE, DEATHEVOKATION, TAETRE, DARK FUNERAL, MESSIAH, CYNIC, Alex Marquez (MALEVOLENT CREATION / SOLSTICE etc.), NOMINON, […]

August 14, 2006

ARES KINGDOM will play their first show since finishing "Return To Dust" next Saturday (August 19) in Wyandotte, Kansas City at the American Ice House. The band will also play a "Death Metal showcase" at Jerry’s Bait Shop (its really a bar) in Lee’s Summit, Missouri the following Monday evening. These shows will be the […]

August 10, 2006

SUFFOCATION will appear at the Cudgel Agency shop for a signing session on August 24, 2006 (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.). The address is: Cudgel Agency, Müggelstrasse 8, 10247 Berlin, Germany.

August 09, 2006

China’s Area Death Productions have just re-issued NUNSLAUGHTER‘s "Radio Damnation" CD with the following six additional bonus tracks: ‘Fire’, ‘Obsessed With The Visions Of A Satanic Priest’, ‘Atheist Ways’, ‘The Fucking Witch’ (all from 2001’s "Trifurcate" EP), ‘In The Graveyard’ and ‘Torment’ (from 2001’s "Satan Is Metal’s Master" split EP). The CD was remixed and […]

August 07, 2006

NYC’s SUN DESCENDS have severed ties with their drummer Chris Torre. The band is looking for a replacement at the moment and encourages anyone who is interested to contact them at: mem@sundescends.com. Mem V. Stein: "It’s unfortunate that the drummer position in this band seems to be a revolving door but the good news is […]

August 06, 2006

New Zealand-based Death / Grind outfit DAWN OF AZAZEL, who recently completed 23 dates on the the Decades of Death 2006 U.S. tour alongside VITAL REMAINS, INCANTATION and SIN OF ANGELS, has issued the following update: "Our first shows in the U.S. were defintely amongst the best we have ever played. We were defintely humbled […]

July 29, 2006

Swedish Death Metal horde DEMONICAL have unleashed a 4 song promo entitled "Bloodspell Divine". It was recorded at Necromorbus Studios (Watain, Ondskapt, Mörk Gryning) and features the following tracks: ‘Revel In Misanthropia’, ‘Unholy Desecration’, ‘Feeding The Armageddon’ and ‘Leipzig 1945’. The line-up reads as follows: J. – guitars (and vocals on the promo), M. – […]

July 28, 2006

Swedish Death Metal masters INSISION have parted ways with Earache / Wicked World. The band is currently looking for a new label. The material for their next album has already been written. Ten new songs are completed and Mick Usher, who also worked on Insision’s latest album "Revealed And Worshipped", has designed the cover. The […]

July 27, 2006

The wait is finally over!!! On August 05, 2006 the 7th edition of Germany’s NECROMANIAC ZINE will finally be available! For the first time entirely written in english, the newest issue of this high quality zine a.o. features interviews with ANAL VOMIT, IMPIETY, SCENT OF DEATH, FUNERUS, JUANJO CASTELLANO (coverartist), a FROM BEYOND PRODUCTIONS label […]

July 25, 2006

PENTACLE‘s guitarplayer Mike has decided to stop playing live gigs and rehearsing with the band. The healing process of his arm takes more time than expected. He’s still a PENTACLE member but takes care of band related matters behind the scene now. It’s not clear at the moment if / or when Mike will join […]

July 20, 2006

DEICIDE‘s Ralph Santolla offers up his personal statement regarding the events of July 14 in Laredo, Texas: "We pulled up a at the hotel in Laredo around 4 o’ clock in the afternoon. One of the local promoters, Liz, tells us to be downstairs at 6:30 to go to the venue. After we sit outside […]

July 18, 2006

AGAINST THE PLAGUES is the name of a new act, consisting of experienced musicians from renowned bands: Adrian Adamus (Forest of Impaled, Corphagy) – guitars, Varyen (Damnation, Forest of Impaled) – drums, Wojtek Lisicki (Lost Horizon / Luciferion) – lead guitar / vocals. The additional musicians: Logan Perez – lead vocals and Martin Widel – […]

July 11, 2006

Independent Music industry trade body Impala have awarded DEICIDE‘s last album "Scars Of The Crucifix" a silver disc in recognition of European sales. Glen Benton and Steve Asheim collected the disc on a recent visit to London and vowed to make sure new album "The Stench Of Redemption" receives gold. AT THE GATES‘ "Slaughter Of […]

July 10, 2006

The cover artwork for the upcoming ANGER AS ART CD "Callous And Furor" has been posted online at this location. It was created by Eddie Mize of artofeddiemize.com. The CD is scheduled for release in September of 2006 via OSM Records.

July 06, 2006

After years of delay and wait the vinyl-pressing of ARGHOSLENT‘s "Arsenal Of Glory" finally comes true. It will be out via Kneel Before The Master’s Throne Records on July 15, 2006. The album got recorded back in 1996 already and until now has only been available as a demo-tape and CD. The vinyl release will […]

July 05, 2006

IMPETUOUS RAGE now is part of the Brazilian label Genocide Productions. In the beginning of 2007 the band’s first album "Inverted Redemption" will be released on CD and LP. Their demo "Decayed In The Pecaminous Profoundness" received great responses from zines and distros around the world. The next Impetuous Rage show will be in Salvador […]

July 02, 2006

Philadelphia’s BLOOD STORM have a new full length album out on Necroharmonic Productions, entitled "Sirian Storm" as well as a compilation CD on a new Philadelphia based record label (featuring two songs from every album, demo days to recent). That company is also supposed to re-release all previous Blood Storm albums from 1995 to 2001 […]

June 22, 2006

Pete Flesh (DECEIVER, ex-MAZE OF TORMENT) is currently recording his sophomore solo album (under the FLESH banner), "Temple Of Whores", tentatively due in September 2006 via the Gothenburg-based label Iron Fist Productions. The follow-up to the 2005 debut album, "Dödsångest", is being recorded, mixed and produced at the Abyss Studio by Tommy Tägtgren and Pete […]

June 21, 2006

Prophecy Productions will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a big event at the Kelterhaus Schorlemer in Zeltingen-Rachtig (GER) on October 21. In the afternoon DORNENREICH will be playing an all acoustic show, followed by performances of THE VISION BLEAK, SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK SUNS and KLIMT 1918 later in the evening. For more […]

June 18, 2006

MANES have signed to Candlelight Records. Two albums are currently in pre-production and the recording of the first of these, "Invention…", will start this summer with an estimated release in early 2007. The band comments via their Myspace blog: "We’ll be collaborating with some external people again on this, both musical, lyrical and visual artists, […]

June 15, 2006

At the end of 2006 DISPLEASED RECORDS will re-release a whole bunch of classic Thrash / Death Metal albums. Each one of them will be remastered and include bonus material, lyrics and a biography. The releases will be printed in limited first editions of 5000 copies, represses will follow sometime later. Here’s the list of […]

June 14, 2006

Germany’s ANCIENT TERROR ZINE just sent in the following info: "As we are too stupid to design a proper website, we decided to do what everybody does these days and go online at myspace to be able to offer a small info base for people reading our zine, buying our tapes, visting our concerts or […]

June 12, 2006

As we have received this info from two different sources by now, there seems to be truth in it (even though it’s still not officially confirmed yet): former NIHILIST guitarist Leif Cuzner committed suicide in Montreal on June 3 or June 4, 2006 (the Montreal police found his body the morning of June 4). His […]

June 10, 2006

Legendary Bay Area Thrashers LÄÄZ ROCKIT have inked a deal with OSM Records to release the long awaited DVD "Live Untold". The Release date has been set for August 15th, 2006.

June 09, 2006

The release of the new DEICIDE album "The Stench Of Redemption" was postponed to August 22, 2006, but they have released a US, UK and European iTunes EP appropriately named "The Stench Of Redemption (666) EP" featuring 2 tracks from the forthcoming full-length. It can be downloaded from the iTunes music store. DEICIDE is set […]

June 07, 2006

Germany’s Death Metal horde FEARER have thrown in the towel because they weren’t able to find a suitable new drummer to replace Alf Kluge, who had left the band a while ago. L.A. based Thrashers ANGER AS ART have completed the recording process of their next album for Old School Metal Records. "All we gotta […]

June 04, 2006

This year’s WACKEN OPEN AIR is getting into the final planning stages. The line-up is more or less fixed, and the running order is set as well. While Thursday features the more traditional Metal or Rock bands, already Friday offers a couple of bands more than relevant to our readers, as we will witness the […]

June 02, 2006

Two years after "Carved In Stigmata Wounds" – an album that has been celebrated by critics and fans alike – SECRETS OF THE MOON have finished recording "Antithesis" at Klangschmiede Studio E. This record will be released in autumn via Lupus Lounge. Comparing the new work to "Carved In Stigmata Wounds", sGolden explains: "The forthcoming […]

May 30, 2006

GOSPEL OF THE HORNS will enter Toyland Studios in Melbourne at the end of July to record their long awaited follow up to "A Call to Arms". The new VULPECULA album "In Dusk Apparition" is finally out on Invictus Productions now. This is the final chapter in the VULPECULA saga and carries on the dark, […]

May 26, 2006

RUFFIANS have signed a deal with Metal Heaven Records. The band split up in ’88 and then reunited in 2004 when invited to play Germany’s legendary Bang Your Head Festival. They have since released two re-releases and toured Europe last Fall. The band is currently recording their much anticipated album at Imperial Studios in Northern […]

May 18, 2006

RESURRECTED have finally found a new drummer. His name is Hazim Fouad, he has played with the German Thrash Metal Band Skullbreaker for 4 years and will continue to do so. His statement to this matter: "I want to thank the guys of Resurrected for this great opportunity and I’m gladly looking forward to our […]

May 17, 2006

The release date of MELECHESH‘s "Emissaries" album had to be postponed. Here’s the official press statement from the band: "By now many are speculating as to why the new Melechesh album is not out yet. The release date was supposed to be sometime in May, but this date is postponed and Osmose Productions now aim […]

May 16, 2006

Finnish Death Metallers NERLICH have inked deal with OSM Records. CEO Patrick Ramseier comments: "With much excitement we welcome Nerlich to the OSM family. Nerlich was formed in the Fall of 2003 and hails from Finland. The band plays old school skull-crushing Death Metal. Nerlich have just finished recording the album which will be titled […]

May 13, 2006

Contributors needed! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is still in need of reliable people who are interested to help us out with reviews on a regular base. It would be really helpful if you would be located in Germany (so that we can easily forward promos to you) and if you already have run a zine […]

May 09, 2006

Jacques Belanger has once again quit EXCITER. Here’s the official statement from the band: "To all Exciter fans and supporters. For the the 3rd time in 10 years, Jacques Belanger has quit Exciter. Due to "differences of opinion" on many issues between Jacques and the rest of the band, he felt he could no longer […]

May 08, 2006

To celebrate the release of their new album, NECROPHOBIC will hold a release party on Saturday, May 20, in Stockholm, Sweden at Tantogården. Check out their official website at www.necrophobic.net in the coming days for further details.

May 03, 2006

SECRETS OF THE MOON have finished recording their forthcoming album "Antithesis", scheduled for release in autumn 2006 via Lupus Lounge. At present, producer Markus Stock is busy mixing the album in Studio E. NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS had to cancel their European tour due to allegations that were made toward Impaled Nazarene, stating that the […]

May 01, 2006

This week Kansas City’s only Death / Thrash Metal band ARES KINGDOM releases their new CD "Return To Dust" through NWN! Productions. Gatefold LPs will follow later in May and include a poster. Also, limited edition "Die Hard" picture discs will include a bonus 7" EP featuring the band’s acclaimed 1997 demo, poster and an […]

April 28, 2006

DENIAL FIEND is a new band from Tampa, Florida, featuring Kam Lee (ex – DEATH / MASSACRE) on vocals, Terry Butler (ex – DEATH / MASSACRE / SIX FEET UNDER) on bass, Curtis Beeson (NASTY SAVAGE) on drums and Sam Williams on guitar. Their April 23 rehearsal is available for download at this location. SHINING […]

April 25, 2006

GEIST and MORTUUS INFRADAEMONI, two Black Metal acts from Germany, have been signed by Cold Dimensions. GEIST have just entered the studio to record their second album "Kainsmal" (the successor to their Solistitium debut "Patina"), which will be out in August 2006. MORTUUS INFRADAEMONI is a new, still unknown band which only released an unofficial […]

April 24, 2006

REGURGITATE have entered the studio to record an as-yet-untitled new full-length album, their fourth for Relapse Records. The quartet (Rikard Jansson – vocals, Urban Skytt (ex-NASUM) – guitars, Jocke Pettersson – drums, Glen Sykes – bass) have been writing and rehearsing over the past couple of months for their follow-up to 2003’s "Deviant". REGURGITATE vocalist […]

April 20, 2006

San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal band VIO-LENCE have completed work on their two-disc DVD, "Blood And Dirt", tentatively due later in the year via Megaforce. Produced and directed by Jerry Allen of Metallian Productions, "Blood And Dirt" is over three and a half hours long and contains "a ton of live footage spanning the […]

April 17, 2006

Sweden’s NECROPHOBIC have made two samples off their upcoming new album "Hrimthursum" available in the media section on their official website www.necrophobic.net. The songs are ‘I Strike With Wrath’ and ‘The Crossing’. The release date for the album is set for May 22 and it will be available as a slipcase CD and gatefold vinyl. […]

April 13, 2006

DEMONICAL, the new Swedish Death Metal band featuring three former CENTINEX members, have opened their website at www.demonical.net. Check out the site in order to see the bandlogo. The MySpace address is www.myspace.com/thedemonicalhorde. Here is a statement from the band: "Demonical will return to the roots of Death Metal and give you a sheer dose […]

April 12, 2006

ARKHON INFAUSTUS have finished the pre-recording of the fourth album, recorded and mixed by Mathrien at Andromeda Studio, containing nine songs. The band will enter the studio again in May to complete the record. It will be released on Osmose Productions before the end of the year. A limited gatefold double EP should be released […]

April 10, 2006

FUNEBRARUM is currently recording new tracks for their upcoming split CD / LP with Swedish Death Metal legends, Interment. This release will be unleashed on Conqueror of Thorns Records. Limited quanity comes with vinyl stickers of both bands. For pre-orders and more information about this release please visit: www.conquerorofthorns.com

April 06, 2006

EQUIMANTHORN (with ABSU and SOIL BLEEDS BLACK members) is currently recording a new full length album for From Beyond Productions. To be released later in 2006. In a couple of weeks Japanese label Obliteration will reissue CSSO‘s collection CD (singles & previously unreleased material) done two years ago by From Beyond Productions. AGATHOCLES had their […]

April 05, 2006

ZARATHUSTRA have been signed by Agonia Records for two albums.

April 03, 2006

Florida’s DEICIDE checked in from Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida where they are nearing completion on their latest album "The Stench Of Redemption", set for a 6.6.06 release. It is the first album recorded without the Hoffman Brothers. The band was incredibly excited to bring their latest vision to life which may explain their relentless […]

April 02, 2006

Old School Metal Records have signed India’s Thrash Metallers KRYPTOS. "The plan for KRYPTOS is to enter the studio in September to record the follow up to their acclaimed debut record "Spiral Ascent" for a 2007 release", comments Patrick Ramseier of OSM Records. "Meanwhile you can still order "Spiral Ascent" through OSM or via The […]

March 31, 2006

MASS PSYCHOSIS‘ Doug Grandon just sent us the following little note and considering its value we figured we should share it with you: "I had some weird shit happen to Tom and I in January. We were signed to MTV, VH1 and Viacom to do music for their TV shows world wide! A friend liked […]

March 30, 2006

The new IMPALED NAZARENE album "Pro Patria Finlandia" entered the Finnish charts at number 38. Drummer Derek Roddy has parted ways with HATE ETERNAL. Unfortunately this departure was at a crucial time for Hate Eternal as the band are scheduled for a well-advertised tour with Chiamaira and Arch Enemy in only a matter of days. […]

March 29, 2006

Michael Scholz has left RESURRECTED for personal reasons. The band’s upcoming album "Endless Sea Of Loss" will feature Adriano Ricci (Grind Inc., Night In Gales etc.) as session musician on drums.

March 28, 2006

DECAPITATED were busy last week shooting the first video clip from their "Organic Hallucinosis" album. You can check out stills from the production of day 69 here. DECAPITATED are confirmed for the following festivals: May 26 – Fuck The Commerce Festival, MZA (Mehrzweckhalle) Luckau, Germany, July 22 – Metal Camp Festival, Tolmin, Slovenia. Expect more […]

March 27, 2006

After a few delays JUMALATION have entered the studio to finally record their debut album on OSM Records. "The drum tracks have been finished and the work on the bass tracks has begun", comments Pete Anthares of Jumalation. EMPEROR frontman IHSAHN‘s video for the song ‘Invocation’, the opening track from his forthcoming solo album, "The […]

March 24, 2006

ANATA are confirmed to appear at the Uppsala Blodbad Festival, set to take place August 25-26 at the Ungdomens Hus in Uppsala, Sweden. This years event will involve 20 bands over two days. Already confirmed along with ANATA are JIGSORE TERROR, GENERAL SURGERY, SAYYADINA, DEGRADE and THE ARSON PROJECT. For more details: www.uppsalablodbad.se

March 22, 2006

DEICIDE‘s Glen Benton responded to being kicked off Hellfest due to French grave desecrations: "Someone does something stupid and us and the fans have to pay for it. We have gone through great strides in not canceling shows and getting the promoters confidence’s back after that whole fiasco with the ding dong brothers (dumb and […]

March 21, 2006

According to the official Hellfest website (www.hellfest.fr) DEICIDE have been dropped from this years festival bill due to circumstances, very much out of their control. It seems that the events organizers got the jitters and bowed to local Government pressure to have Glen Benton’s satanic Death Metal outfit removed from the ironically named HELLFEST after […]

March 20, 2006

ANGER AS ART have entered the studio last week to start recording the follow-up to their self-titled album. "The most important part of recording Metal is starting with great drumming. It is the foundation on which the house stands. Mars came in and worked his ass off and laid down some of the most monstrous […]

March 17, 2006

The Croatian Death Metal band USUD is about to release their second album "Creators Sorcery" later this year through Mesmerized / Brand New Place Records (distribution will be handled by Walk / Rock Express Records). Musically the band is being described as a morbid angel -, incantation -, immolation – kind of mixture. 

March 15, 2006

ANATA are confirmed to appear at the "Neurotic Deathfest", set to take place May 13 at the Dynamo club in Eindhoven, Holland. Formerly known at the "Rotterdam Deathfest" this years expanded event has not only moved to Eindhoven but will now involve 15 bands on two stages as well as an enlarged Metal Market. Already […]

March 13, 2006

New Jersey’s DIM MAK, featuring former members of legendary Thrashers RIPPING CORPSE, will be releasing their Willowtip debut, "Knives Of Ice", on April 25th. The band also features drummer John Longstreth (ANGELCORPSE, ORIGIN, SKINLESS). "Knives Of Ice" features the following tracks: ‘Knives Of Ice’, ‘Seeing Crows In Silver’, ‘Great Worm Of Hell’, ‘Devil Finding Mirror’, […]

March 10, 2006

The following news was posted on the Blabbermouth website: Guitarist Henrik Johansson of the Swedish Black Metal band APOSTASY was murdered in his home Thursday night (March 9), the group’s frontman, Fredric Edin, told Blabbermouth.net. "According to the police, his girlfriend stabbed him without known reason in his heart area and he bled to death […]

March 09, 2006

The new LEGION OF SADISM album "The Great World of Satan" is now available from Christhunt Productions (www.christhuntproductions.de) as a limited edition (1000 copies) digi pack CD. "The Great World of Satan" was recorded at R. Nolpa’s Hell Sounds Studio (www.hell-sounds.de) and features new drummer Impurus (Dies Ater / Cryogenic). The current line-up consists of: […]

March 08, 2006

Guitarist Martin "Sigtyr" Thim of the Danish Death Metallers EXMORTEM has posted the following message on the band’s official website: "It’s been a long time since the last update again… and the thing is that there’s not a hell lot to tell really. Morten (Siersbaek, drums) is in France at the moment and in the […]

March 07, 2006

Québec, Canada’s THESYRE just inked a deal with Osmose Productions. The band’s third album and first for the label will be entitled "Exist!" and is expected to be released later this autumn. In related news, THESYRE will soon team up with Norway’s AUDIOPAIN to release a (limited) split 7" vinyl through the Norwegian label Worship […]

March 06, 2006

MONSTROSITY have announced the "Gutting Europe 4 – A Triumph in Black Tour 2006". The tour consists of 33 shows in 33 days with stops in over 12 countries. Support will come from Deeds of Flesh (who did a full US / Canada tour with MONSTROSITY in 2002), Impaled and Vile. MONSTROSITY welcomes new vocalist […]

March 03, 2006

The artwork for SODOM‘s forthcoming self titled album can be seen at this location. The album is due out in Germany on April 21st 2006, in Europe on April 24th and North America on May 9th. The following press release for the album was recently issued: "It’s been a long wait for the fans, but […]

February 24, 2006

NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS are confirmed to support Impaled Nazarene and Master as part of SUN DESCENDS’s "European Incineration Tour 06". The package will include SUN DESCENDS starting May 31st through June 11th. The band’s first European appearance will be on May 13th, in Germany on a Festival along w/ label mates, Master. SUN DESCENDS […]

February 22, 2006

Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. have finally entered Casa das Máquinas Studio in Salvador to record their long awaited fourth full length album, which will be entitled "God’s Spreading Cancer…". All the instruments are already recorded, so now the mixing and then the mastering process begins. After the definitive dismissal of drummer Daniel Brandão, the band counted […]

February 19, 2006

"Victim Of Yourself", the new album of Brazil’s Thrash Metal act AGRESSOR will be released in early March. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Toxicomanic’, ‘Old Man’, ‘P-36’, ‘Onde Está A Coragem?’, ‘Sacred Words’, ‘Manipulation Of Masses’, ‘Eyes To The World’, ‘Mercenary Politician’, ‘Dr. Death’ and ‘Puppets Of Society’. The band was formed in the beginning […]

February 17, 2006

Tonight the release party for BLOODTHORN‘s new album "Genocide" will be streamed live on the internet as a multi-camera production. The live-streaming will start at 22:00 Norway CET (London: 21:00 / New York: 16:00) via GIGS.NO. The support act GOAT THE HEAD will enter the stage at 22:30 CET, BLOODTHORN around 23:30 CET. Before the […]

February 16, 2006

The two CENTINEX videos ‘Synthetic Sin Zero’ and ‘Arrival Of The Spectrum Obscure’ are now up at the You Tube website. This means that you don’t have to download them in order to view, just click here and enjoy. "At Least We Will Die Together", the debut album by Norway’s ALLFADER, will finally be released […]

February 15, 2006

DEICIDE have declared 6.6.06 as the release date for their upcoming album "The Stench Of Redemption". The album is currently in the preliminary stages as the band is gearing up to enter the studios with Jim Morris of Morrisound. They have demoed 10 songs which Glen Benton is locked away with, preparing his signature twisted […]

February 13, 2006

The CHTON track ‘Scavenger Of A Dead World’ can now be checked out at the band’s official Myspace-profile: www.myspace.com/chton. This track is one of three brand new songs on their new promo "Death Awaits" recorded at Godt Selskap Studio (Bloodthorn, Necrophagia, Keep of Kalessin etc.). This is the first recording featuring newly recruited CHTON drummer […]

February 10, 2006

SEVERE TORTURE are confirmed for this year’s "Maryland Deathfest". Set to take place May 27-28, 2006 at the Sonar in Baltimore, USA. Other already announced acts include Dismember, Vital Remains and Pungent Stench. A little closer to home and more imminent SEVERE TORTURE will join KRISIUN for the lowlands lap of the Brazilian outfits upcoming […]

February 09, 2006

On January 28 French Death Metallers BLOODY SIGN have entered Dissonant Studio (www.dissonantstudio.com) in Aoste / Italy with Luca Minieri (Illogicist) to record their next album "Explosion Of Elements". The album will feature 9 tracks and is about to be released via Ibex Moon Records (www.ibexmoonrecords.com) again later this year. The band is still looking […]

February 08, 2006

Original HIRAX drummer John Tabares has rejoined the band alongside Lance Harrison on lead guitars. The band is in preproduction, writing songs for the upcoming new EP "Assassins Of War". To view the new HIRAX album cover and more information, go to www.hirax.org

February 07, 2006

Chicago’s USURPER have just been confirmed to appear at this year’s Inferno Metal Festival in Norway. Taking place, as always, in Oslo between the 13th ­ 15th April 2006 at the Rockefeller Music Hall, USURPER join a list of heavyweights already announced including EMPEROR, CATHEDRAL, MARDUK, BOLT THROWER, DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST and WITCHCRAFT. USURPER’s Jon […]

February 03, 2006

CULT OF LUNA have completed work on their latest album entitled "Somewhere Along The Highway". Slated for an April 24th release date via Earache Records, the initial tracking took place over 7 days in a wooden octagon barn surrounded by "Blair Witch" scenery close to the bands hometown of Umeå in Northern Sweden. According to […]

February 02, 2006

LUNAR AURORA underwent some line-up changes lately. Whyrhd is no longer an active musical member of the band for he will focus on his Cold Dimensions label exclusively from now on. There was no bad blood or anything like that that lead to the split, so LUNAR AURORA will continue to be released through his […]

January 31, 2006

THE BERZERKER will re-appear for rare UK-only dates, which will form their first shows ever unmasked. The touring line up consists of Luke ‘The Berzerker’ Kenny – vocals, Matt Wilcox (now in Akercocke) – guitar, Sam Bean – bass & vocals, Ed Lacey – recording guitarist from both "The Bezerker" and "World of Lies" albums […]

January 29, 2006

SUN DESCENDS are planning a tour in Germany, Holland etc. from May 13 – June 06, 2006. So far only May 13 and June 04 are booked, so if you can help them out with shows get in touch with the band through their website www.sundescends.com.

January 28, 2006

Swedens biggest cult act in recent days, NIFELHEIM, have agreed to share a 7" vinyl with Brazil’s legendary VULCANO, to be released via Sweden’s I Hate Records. The pressing will be in a limited edition of 1000 copies, 100 die-hard ones with yet to be determined special features and 900 regular copies. Both bands will […]

January 26, 2006

DESTRUCTION have posted the following message at their official website: "Finally! From today on the Destruction online shop has opened its doors. We will update the shop frequently and release some sold out "old school" items in the upcoming months! Check it out and stay tuned!" Swedish Black Metallers DISSECTION have posted the following message […]

January 24, 2006

DEICIDE will be heading to South America in February. They will start their tour in Caracas, Venezuela on February 14th and will continue throughout much of South America including Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador. The band is excited to bring their brand of crushing satanic Metal to their always loyal fans within the southern hemisphere […]

January 19, 2006

The release date for the debut of ANGER AS ART on Old School Metal Records has been set for February 28, 2006. The following is the finalized track listing: ‘Attitude Adjustment’, ‘I Create Your God’, ‘Wide Awake’, ‘Hate In My Heart, Hell In My Head’, ‘Anger As Art’, ‘New War’, ‘Wait For The Hammer’, ‘Blood […]

January 18, 2006

DEICIDE‘s next album will be entitled "The Stench Of Redemption". The record will be the first to feature new guitarists Jack Owen (formerly of Cannibal Corpse) and Ralph Santolla (ex – Death / Iced Earth) who have been touring in the band since the departure of the brothers Hoffman in 2005. In total, 10 instrumental […]

January 17, 2006

Montreal’s NEURAXIS have announced the departure of guitarist and founding member, Steven Henry. The move is the result of "personal and musical differences," though the band emphatically states that the split is amicable. The group will continue as a 4-piece with intentions to recruit a live session guitarist for their upcoming tours. For his part, […]

January 16, 2006

Due to the split between Elitist Records and Earache, CARNIVAL IN COAL‘s contract with the British label has been deleted. The French duet just inked a contract with French independant label Equilibre Music (Crack Ov Dawn, Zuul FX, Lycosia, MXD). "People at Equilibre are more motivated by working with us than any people at Earache […]

January 14, 2006

After having already reissued "Final Holocaust" and "Enjoy The Violence" Rusty Diamond / Shark Records will also re-release MASSACRA‘s third full length album "Signs Of The Decline" on January 30, 2006. Just like the previous releases it will once again offer some bonus material, this time 6 tracks off MASSACRA’s fourth album "Sick", resulting in […]

January 12, 2006

The upcoming new RESURRECTED album will been entitled "Endless Sea Of Loss". It’ll be released in October / November 2006. The coverartwork will once again be taken care of by Juan Jose Castellano (www.juanjocastellano.com), who’s already been responsible for "Blood Spilled". The band has found a new company in the meantime which they will announce […]

January 10, 2006

DECAPITATED have added new bass player Richard Gulczynski to their line-up. Richard will already share the stage with Decapitated when they tour throughout the US with NILE, starting January 12th in Memphis, Tenn up until February 12th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL when the tour wraps up. Also featured on the bill are Soilent Green, Hypocrisy, […]

January 09, 2006

Conquer Records from the UK is looking for bands for their up-coming new CD-compilation CONQUER WINTER COMPILATION Vol. 2, that’ll be released as a free CD, distributed in the UK, Europe and USA. If you are interesting please contact them at news@conquerrec.com. The label’s website can be found here: www.conquerrec.com DEBAUCHERY cancelled their appearance at […]

January 07, 2006

Kansas City’s only Death / Thrash Metal band ARES KINGDOM is releasing their new 12" single entitled "Firestorm Redemption" through NWN! Productions in mid-February. It will feature two non-LP bonus tracks: ‘The Undying Fire’ and ‘The Scourge’ (both re-recorded in 2005). Each copy will include a lyric poster. The limited edition "Die Hard" version will […]

January 06, 2006

The working title for the new MIDIAN album is "Profiler". It will contain between ten and fourteen new tracks. The band is currently working on songs with titles like ‘Green Cross’, ‘Faustian Contract’ and ‘The Shawcross Redemption’. A website is in the planning stage as well. We’ll keep you posted. BRANDED SKIN have just finished […]

January 04, 2006

NYC Thrashers SUN DESCENDS premiered their first video clip world wide on their web site. The clip incorporates elements of traditional Kung Fu combat and was shot at the Chinese Kung Fu Wu Su Association in New York City. Mem: "This video clip is very personal to me because it highlights the two most important […]

January 01, 2006

In December 2005 Brazil’s Death Metal horde INCRUST recorded a new demo, which is said to be "more raw and rotten". This is the band’s 6th release in tape format, and as usual limited to 66 copies only, for die hard tape traders. It is supposed to be released this month. INCRUST will furthermore record […]

December 29, 2005

SURRENDER OF DIVINITY completed their recordings for the upcoming "Manifest Blasphemy: The Abortion Of The Immaculate Conception" album as well as the tracks for the split 7" with MORBOSIDAD. Both releases will be out early next year through From Beyond Productions. Both CD and LP will have different and exclusive artwork. Click here for the […]

December 27, 2005

After 14 years Swiss old school Thrashers EXCRUCIATION are back. A brand new 12" picture disc called "Arise" was just released. "Arise" has been released as a 3-track picture disc, limited to 500 copies and as a limited edition CD in a six-page folder (limited to 66 copies). The songs are: ‘My Addiction’, ‘Arise’ and […]

December 22, 2005

The new MANES EP "View" is now finally finished after various delays. It will include two new MANES tracks and two coversongs recorded at Godt Selskap studio (Necrophagia, Keep of Kalessin, Bloodthorn, Chton etc.) plus three remixes of which two were done by US noise-guru Cordell Klier and the last one by DJ Don Tomaso […]

December 18, 2005

The Brazilian Thrash / Death Metal band VULCANO has lunched a myspace page at this location: www.myspace.com/vulcanobrazil. According to the last blog entry they’re planning a European Tour and a show in South America out of Brazil. RESURRECTED will enter legendary Soundlodge Studio (Germany) to record the follow up to "Blood Spilled" in late May […]

December 15, 2005

BLOODY SIGN will record their next album at the end of January 2006 at Dissonant Studio (Italy). The release is scheduled for spring via Ibex Moon Records. The band is also looking for a European license, so interested labels should get in touch. www.bloodysign.fr.st PENTACLE will headline a show in Colmar, France on January 06, […]

December 14, 2005

MELECHESH will enter Woodhouse Studios (Samael, Grip Inc, Therion, Moonspell etc.) in Hagen, Germany to record their fourth full length album in January 2006. The mixing will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with renowned producer Attie Bauw (a.o. Judas priest, Halford, Scorpions, Fight). The tracking will take 3 weeks and mixing circa 2 weeks. […]

December 12, 2005

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is still looking for reliable people (preferable from Germany) who can help us out with reviews, as we constantly get so much stuff that it’s getting more and more difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in touch […]

December 09, 2005

German Pagan / Black Metal act HELRUNAR has been confirmed for the 2006 installment of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 in Bad Berka, Germany. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are ENSLAVED, ROTTEN SOUND, ILLDISPOSED, WATAIN, SEVERE TORTURE and AKRIVAL. More confirmations will be announced soon.

December 08, 2005

IMPALED NAZARENE have finished the recordings of their next album "Pro Patria Finlandia". It will be mixed in January 2006 at Sonic Pump Studios with Tapio Pennanen and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios. Street date (in Europe) is March 28, 2006. The coverart and lay-out is currently being made. Here’s the final track […]

December 05, 2005

ANCIENT RITES have found a new record label in Season of Mist, also the home of bands like MAYHEM, ROTTING CHRIST and ARCTURUS. They started recording their new album on November 21st under the guidance and supervision of veteran AR producers Oliver Philipps and Christian Moos. So far, all drum and bass parts have been […]

December 03, 2005

On November 26, Sweden’s NECROPHOBIC have started the recordings of their fifth full length album. No titles of either the album or any songs are available at the moment, but as soon as it’s time for it, they will be published on the band’s website www.necrophobic.net. The studio they’re using (Dark Voodoo Studio) is a […]

December 01, 2005

FUNERAL PROCESSION have returned from the studios where they have finished the recordings of twelve songs. These are the songs in detail: ‘Beholde The Stars Fall From The Heavens’, ‘Bloode Of The Elder (Building The Anti-Kosmos)’, ‘Doom’, ‘Heavenlie Aeons Grimlie Torne Apart’, ‘Millennium Of Revenge’ / ‘Jerusalem In Ashes’, ‘The Death Empire On Burial Ground […]

November 29, 2005

MELECHESH have a new drummer. Quoting founding member Ashmedi: "We are very glad to announce the addition of Xul to the Melechesh Djinn union; Xul is a tremendously talented drummer with outstanding technical ability." Melechesh has been working on new material with Xul for the last year, prior to this he performed with the band […]

November 28, 2005

FEARER, Germany’s masters of brutal US style Death Metal, are still searching for a new drummer. If you think you can handle the job, feel free to contact the band at info@fearer.de

November 26, 2005

Bremen’s Thrash Metal Band ANTAGONIST have started recording the successor of their MCD "New Zombie Dead" (2002). The working title is "Demons" and it will include nine songs, each one reflecting the band’s trademarks. Some unexpected material can also be discovered on the new album. The release is planned for the beginning of 2006 and […]

November 20, 2005

After several years of silence Texas’ Death Metal veterans SEVERANCE will finally return with a brandnew album soon. It’s gonna be called "Suffering In Humanity" and features nine brandnew songs as well as a cover of ‘Fatal Predictions’ by Chile’s cult Death / Thrashers PENTAGRAM. The recordings of the album were done, once again, at […]

November 18, 2005

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is once again looking for reliable people (preferable from Germany) who can help us out with reviews, as we constantly get so much stuff that it’s getting more and more difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in […]

November 17, 2005

ANGER AS ART, the brain child of Steve Gaines (AbaTtoir, Bloodlust, Pagan War Machine, Dreams of Damnation and Tactics) have been signed by Old School Metal Records. The band’s line up also includes William Rustrum (of Hangar 18 and Raven Mad), Javier Marrufo (New Eden) on bass and Mars Castro (Demolition, Coffin Texts) on drums. […]

November 16, 2005

An obscure label recently released a collection of REGURGITATION demos. As some of you may know, REVENANT’s Hank Veggian played bass in the group from 1986 – 1987. After Hank’s departure, members of the band went on to form O.L.D. (Earache Records). The CD also contains unreleased tracks, cover songs and the Regurgitation track featured […]

November 15, 2005

Germany’s Death / Grinders DEPRESSION have released a limited edition (1.000 copies worldwide) double digipak CD, entitled "Das Relikt – Erinnerungen". It contains the band’s complete "Erinnerungen" demo tape from 1995 (for the first time available on CD) as well as 22 brandnew songs and two bonus tracks (the DEFECATION cover ‘Underestimation’ and ‘Depressionen Part […]

November 12, 2005

ANIMA DAMNATA‘s "Tormenting Pale Flesh Of The Syphilic Holy Whore" MCD will be available at the end of this year. It comes with 12 pages color booklet and over 20 minutes of live video footage as a bonus. A limited vinyl version of "Agonizing Journey Through The Burning Universe And Transcendental Ritual Of Transfiguration" is […]

November 10, 2005

The re-release of MAYHEMIC TRUTH‘s "In Memoriam" CD (originally on Iron Pegasus Records) is finally out through I Hate Records now. It is enhanced with the complete "Promotape 94", previously not released in its entirety on the CD, which results in a total of 14 tracks and a playing time of approximately 64 minutes now. […]

November 07, 2005

Proscriptor and Melechesh will not be working together on recording the upcoming MELECHESH album. This was a mutual decision that had to be taken due to the geographic circumstances and overlapping time schedules. Proscriptor has been a member of Melechesh since 1999 and has recorded two albums with them: "Djinn" and "Sphynx". Both the Melechesh […]

November 06, 2005

The release party for INCRUST‘s debut full length "Baptized In Unholy Gore" will take place in Salvador on November 12, 2005. The band announced that a couple of new songs, like ‘Let The Christians’ Slaughter Begin’ as well as tracks off their upcoming EP on Ibex Moon Records will already be included in the setlist. […]

November 04, 2005

SURRENDER OF DIVINITY are currently in the studio in Bangkok recording their debut full length. MANEGARM did a release party on October 8th of their brandnew album "Vredens Tid". You can download some clips here, here and here. To suppress the rumours about INFINITED HATE, the band announced that there has never been any idea […]

October 29, 2005

MCB ENTERTAINMENT LLC is a new Philadelphia based company focusing on dark underground entertainment. The label’s first release was a career spanning 9 track compilation of tracks from Blood Storm (two demos, 3 new remixes and four album cuts) that came out just before the band embarked on the "Hellstorm of Unholy Legions" tour with […]

October 27, 2005

Additionally to the REVENANT CD news, mainman Hank Veggian just informed us about the following: "I have contributed vocal tracks to the forthcoming CD from Dim Mak. I sing on three songs ‘Incident At The Temple Of Leng’, ‘Knives Of Ice’ and ‘The Great Worm Of Hell’ (I recite some of Crowley’s poetry on that […]

October 24, 2005

Swedish technical Death Metal outfit SPAWN OF POSSESSION have signed a multiple album deal with Neurotic Records. The band will utilize Pama Studios in Kristianopel Sweden once again together with highly acclaimed producer Magnus Sedenberg for an intense period somewhere between January and February 2006. The band is expected to tour right after the expected […]

October 22, 2005

Norway’s EMPEROR will make a one off return to the stage at next year’s Wacken Open Air Festival. Here’s an official statement from the band regarding this event: "Emperor’s return! Greetings, Metalheads of the world! We are proud to announce that Emperor will headline Wacken Open Air 2006. Join us, as we re-enter the nightside […]

October 18, 2005

PENTACLE is currently negotiating with another label to release the "Archaic Undead Fury" EP as Metal War Productions has dropped this project. Mike’s injury is getting better but progress is slow and for this year he will not play any live gigs. ATOMKRAFT, featuring former VENOM vocalist / MANTAS bassist Tony Dolan, will be releasing […]

October 11, 2005

Displeased Records just informed us that INFINITED HATE has NOT split-up! It’s just that Rachel is no longer part of the band and Aad took over the vocals completely. They already have 3 songs for their third album finished and Dirk is once again confirmed to play the drums on it.

October 10, 2005

Drummer Alf Kluge unfortunately left Germany’s Death squadron FEARER this past weekend. The band is currently looking for a replacement. Skilled skin bashers who are interested to fill in Alf’s shoes can contact the band via their website www.fearer.de

October 08, 2005

After only two albums released it seems that INFINITED HATE is already history again (not officially confirmed though). Rachel recently informed us that she’s no longer part of the band (and currently in the process of forming her own band), while Aad has reformed SINISTER. Originally the new band was supposed to be called NO […]

October 06, 2005

OBEISANCE has finished recording and mixing their new album "Unholy, Unwholesome And Evil" at Marching Plague Studios with CJ Holguin at the production helm. The band is currently looking for a label to release it as they’ve parted ways with their former company due to musical differences. They also own the rights to "Lucifer Master" […]

October 05, 2005

According to NolaUnderground.com ex – SOILENT GREEN singer Glenn Rambo and his mother were found dead in their home in Violet, Louisiana last Saturday. Ex – girlfriend Stacy discovered the bodies after she hadn’t heard anything back from Glenn ever since hurricane ‘Katrina’. Glenn (who obviously had broken a leg) and his familiy were living […]

October 01, 2005

HELLPIKE # 15 finally got released. The newest issue features interviews with IMPALED NAZARENE, INQUISITION, ISVIND, UNCREATION’S DAWN, LUROR, TRIMONIUM, OLD, ANAL VOMIT, WOD, WAFFENWEIHE, BLASPHEMIC LUST, WOLFTHORN, VICTIMIZER, SIN IS THERE ‘zine, RAZOR OF OCCAM and TEPHERET as well as more than 175 long and detailed reviews (96 pages in total). It sells for […]

September 27, 2005

CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update via www.apollyonsun.blogspot.com: "Martin called me last night to brief me that the album has now been mastered. We thus decided to shelve a new song we had both been developing for – an admittedly inane – last minute inclusion, and we resolved to refrain […]

September 16, 2005

ARSEBREED have finished work on their upcoming debut album "Munching The Rotten"which will be released through Neurotic Records at the end of October. The band consists of members from Pyaemia, Disavowed & Mangled and their music is supposed to sound like a mix between older, more technical Deeds Of Flesh combined with the brutal dual […]

September 13, 2005

FUNERAL PROCESSION have started recording new songs, among them the part for the split cassette LP with Kältetod and an Immortal cover. Emails will only be checked and answered sporadically because of that.

September 10, 2005

EQUINOX is currently finishing the recordings of a new EP, entitled "The Immortal Kind", at Diet of Worms studios (Morbid Angel) with Punchy Gonzalez. It will feature four new tracks and a new version of ‘Until The Dawn’s Mist’ (a track from the band’s first album). They hope to secure a record deal with this […]

September 08, 2005

Holland’s CALLENISH CIRCLE recently finished the recordings of their new (and meanwhile 5th) album. The new album is entitled "Pitch.Black.Effects" and it was recorded at aReU Recordings in Holland under supervision of producer Gail Liebling. The final mix was done at the well-known Antfarm Studio in Denmark with Tue Madsen (a.o. The Haunted, Illdisposed & […]

September 02, 2005

Not later than the fall AGATHOCLES will enter the studio to record their new full length album for Displeased Records. ABOMINATOR is currently recording their new full length for Displeased Records. Shortly, Japanese label Obliteration Records will issue a licensed version of From Beyond’s C.S.S.O. OFFICIUM TRISTE will play at the Arnhem Metal Meeting on […]

September 01, 2005

New York City’s SUN DESCENDS signed a worldwide distribution / label deal with German based Twilight Distribution for their first full-length CD "Incinerating The Meek". The album will be released early next year and an extensive European tour will follow the release in late spring / early summer! Mem: "It’s a little like coming home […]

August 29, 2005

According to a forum posting on MetalManiacs.com, MAYHEM‘s Necrobutcher got killed in a car crash in Oslo yesterday. More news on this as soon as it’s confirmed. ARES KINGDOM has signed with Nuclear War Now! Productions. Before the LP comes out next spring NWN! will issue the "Firestorm Redemption" 12" single. A couple months after […]

August 28, 2005

Brazil’s REVIOLENCE will be recording their first CD in September. It will feature ten songs (produced by Marcello Pompeu and Héros Trench) and two additional video clips. The band’s new line up includes guitarist Fabio Moya. Blabbermouth.net just posted the following sad news: VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D’Amour passed away Friday night (August 26) at […]

August 27, 2005

After amongst 3 year of silence, Cleveland’s DISLIMB is back in the scene with new projects. The band has inked a deal with Permeated Records for the repress of their debut MCD "Bleeding Anxiety", released in 2002 by US label Comatose Music as a split CD with Dyscrasia. The new version is remastered, comes with […]

August 26, 2005

The following news were posted on the official VOIVOD website: "Our good friend and guitar hero Denis D’Amour aka Piggy is very ill. We are helping Denis in every way that we can to feel comfortable while he fights to get healthy. Denis is a very private person and does not want to make a […]

August 24, 2005

RESURRECTURIS, the Italian cult Death Metal band, has released their second album "The Cuckoo Clocks Of Hell". It’s an 8 song affair with a total running time of 35 minutes featuring artwork by Italian artist Daniele Cudini. The album can be downloaded for FREE in MP3 format complete with cover design from the official RESURRECTURIS […]

August 22, 2005

As previously reported, PATHS OF POSSESSION, the Florida-based Death Metal band fronted by CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, have confirmed that the release of their debut, "Promises In Blood", is October 4th via Metal Blade Records. The band have made the album track ‘Bleek The Meek’ available via DownloadPunk.com at this location. Recorded at […]

August 20, 2005

According to www.blabbermouth.net former VADER drummer Krzysztof "Docent" Raczkowski (a.k.a. Doc) has passed away at age 35. This has been confirmed by VADER’s official web site, www.vader.pl in the meantime. No further details about his death are currently available. The video for ‘Synthetic Sin Zero’ from CENTINEX’ latest opus "World Declension" is now available for […]

August 19, 2005

According to an official Razorback Records statement, all three members of California’s Grindcore / Death Metal act BLOOD FREAK were killed in a car accident last weekend. "They had left Anaheim, BLOOD FREAK’s hometown, on Friday morning and were driving to Seattle so they could begin recording their long-awaited second album, "Live Fast, Die Young […]

August 17, 2005

"Auf Alten Wegen", the debut album by GRAUPEL, has just been released on the small, but fine Cold Dimensions label. On September 18th, the seventh LUNAR AURORA full length "Mond" is about to follow. Both releases will be out on CD and a small edition on vinyl. The LP versions will be out together with […]

August 16, 2005

EXMORTEM‘s guitarist Martin is very thrilled to announce that he will from now on be a fulltime member of ILLDISPOSED. "I’ve known the guys for many years and we have always had a great time together. I’ve wanted to play something different besides EXMORTEM for a while now, so this is just the perfect timing […]

August 15, 2005

Issue # 10 of Germany’s MYSTICAL MUSIC ZINE has just been released! Along with a shitload of reviews you will be able to read in-depth interviews with BOLT THROWER, NIHILIST, MERCILESS, GOREFEST, NAGLFAR, KAAMOS, MISERY INDEX, ROTTEN SOUND, ABORTED, NOMINON, IN AETERNUM CADAVER, INSISION, LAY DOWN ROTTEN, CENTINEX, DEADBORN, SINNERS BLEED, DISINTER, DEFLESHED, FLESH MADE […]

August 12, 2005

"Ominous Message Of Brutality" is the title of a "new" PROTECTOR CD, that is to be looked upon as the sequel to 2003’s "Echoes From The Past" CD on I Hate Records. The songs are put in the same chronological running order and begin with 4 live tracks recorded in Braunschweig on the 1st of […]

August 08, 2005

The "Heidenlärm 2005" concert with ABSURD, MORRIGAN and FORGOTTEN DARKNESS got cancelled due to the fear of the German state security police that this was gonna be a Neo-Nazi meeting. MORRIGAN’s Balor send us the following official statement about this: "We (the band MORRIGAN) know all members of this band and we can say that […]

August 07, 2005

Sweden’s IRON FIST PRODUCTIONS is back in business. The label that already brought us the two great demo 7"es by MERCILESS and CDs by MAZE OF TORMENT and HYPNOSIA in the past has just released the new DEVIL LEE ROT CD "At Hell’s Deep" (available from Twilight Vertrieb or Iron Pegasus). Other releases on the […]

August 05, 2005

Germany’s Black / Thrashers DESASTER will be releasing their brandnew album "Angelwhore" on August 20th, 2005 via Iron Pegasus Records. According to a label info, the album is musically supposed to go back to "Tyrants Of The Netherworld", with the typical DESASTER atmosphere known from "Hellfire’s Dominion" and a giant, really heavy production… More info […]

August 03, 2005

Denmark’s Death squadron EXMORTEM have a new session bass player. His name is Rune Koldby, who also plays in Spectral Mortuary. So, the line-up is now: Martin ‘Sigtyr’ Thim (guitar), Andreas Schubert (guitar), Rune Koldby (bass), Simon Petersen (vocals) and Morten Siersbaek (drums). www.exmortem.com

August 02, 2005

CENTAURUS-A are currently looking for gigs. You can contact them through their new website. www.centaurus-a.de.

August 01, 2005

Germany’s pure Death Metal zine UNHOLY TERROR has a new website online. It can be found at the slightly changed URL www.unholyterror.de (the old address is no longer in service). Nuclear Blast will release GOREFEST‘s new album, "La Muerte", on October 30th. Tracks to appear on the release include: ‘Man To Fall’, ‘You Could Make […]

July 31, 2005

Battle Cry Records will be re-releasing the DARKNESS albums "Deathsquad", "Defenders Of Justice" and "Conclusion And Revival" on August 8th with a whole bunch of additional songs. The bonus material was taken from the old DARKNESS demo tapes "The Evil Curse" (1985) and "Titanic War" (1986), the "Spawn Of The Last One" live tape (covers […]

July 26, 2005

New York City Thrashers SUN DESCENDS will enter Don Fury’s Cyclone Sound Studio this Friday, to record their first full-length album "Incinirating The Meek". The album will feature 11 tracks including a re-make of EXUMER’s ‘Fallen Saint’. It will also include guest appearances by Craig "The Reaper" Horval of NUNSLAUGHTER / CRUCIFIED MORTALS and "His […]

July 25, 2005

In Summer 2002 after a tumultuous and burdensome run with San Jose, California Thrash head-splitters DEKAPITATOR rhythm guitarist Blackwulf had had enough and decided it was time to pack up and make a strike on his own. For two and a half arduous years this dream was tested in the Hellpits of Northern California to […]

July 24, 2005

Merciless Records have just released "Imperium – The Apocalyptic Vision", which is part one of an ORDER FROM CHAOS anthology, featuring the band’s 1988 four song demo, an eight track rehearsal (from December 25, 1988) and four live songs (from March 1994). The booklet contains lots of vintage pics as well as in-depth historical liner […]

July 14, 2005

According to a post on the official BRUTALITY website, guitarist Mausolus Arguelles Von Kiszka has died. No cause of death was disclosed, only that he "has made the journey to the other side." BRUTALITY recently disbanded after Poland’s Still Dead Productions "completely backed out of their end of the deal" to release the band’s next […]

July 13, 2005

Time Before Time Records just released a BLOODY SIGN / RADEMASSAKER split tape, limited to 200 copies. It will also be released as an EP at the end of the year through Deathstrike Records. BLOODY SIGN will be on tour in South America from July 21 to August 15. For more info check out www.bloodysign.fr.st

July 11, 2005

Midnight Records has released a vinyl compilation 7" EP, entitled "Don’t Burn The Witch" that features over 13 minutes of previously unreleased material by EVIL ANGEL, MINOTAUR, GOAT MESSIAH and TOXIC HOLOCAUST. The EP comes with a full coloured cover, "tribute" insert and is limited to 1000 copies (the first 100 will be on coloured […]

July 10, 2005

CONCRETE SLEEP (ex – THERION and SERPENT members) from Stockholm will release their lost debut album on Vic Records. Recorded in 1993 at the famous Montezuma Studios (Therion, Bathory, Hexenhaus, Candlemass), their label back then ripped of the studio and never paid them. The studio refused to unleash the recordings as no-one paid for them […]

July 08, 2005

"Torment In Fire", the first release from the legendary Canadian Thrash Metal band SACRIFICE, is finally available again! It comes as a double CD in a limited slipcase edition, hand numbered and contains a massive booklet with liner notes by Laurent Ramadier, live pictures and personal comments by Joe Rico and Rob Urbinati. 42 songs […]

July 07, 2005

Brazil’s Death Metal merchants ABHORRENCE are still alive and are currently working on an upcoming split-CD. The Abhorrence part will feature two new tracks as well as three live versions of classic ABHORRENCE material. INFINITED HATE have completed the recordings of their second full length album "Heaven Termination". The artwork is also completed. You can […]

July 05, 2005

The new MORRIGAN CD "Headcult" will be released by Undercover Records on the 9th of July. For all further info and ordering details contact alex@undercover-records.de

July 04, 2005

Brazil’s HEADHUNTER D.C. have just just finalized the recordings of the Necrovore track, ‘Slaughtered Remains’ for the upcoming tribute on From Beyond Productions.

July 01, 2005

IMPALED NAZARENE has re-signed with Osmose Productions for two more albums. Here’s an official statement of the band: "We are more than happy to continue working with Osmose. We will enter totally new (and fantastic, must be said) Sonic Pump studio on 21st of November 2005 to record our next studio album! The album will […]

June 30, 2005

Sweden’s CENTINEX have just issued the following press statement regarding the cancellation of their European tour with IMPIETY: "The co-headlining European tour with IMPIETY scheduled for September-October 2005 has been cancelled due to reasons completely beyond our nor Shadow Smile Bookings control. CENTINEX feels both pissed and sad about this cancellation but we do everything […]

June 28, 2005

Contributors wanted! VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE is once again looking for reliable people (preferable from Germany) who can help us out with reviews, as we constantly get so much stuff that it’s getting more and more difficult to keep track in this department. So, if you have the necessary time, dedication and knowledge, get in […]

June 27, 2005

Relapse Records will reissue the entire recorded works of seminal technical Metal pioneers ATHEIST (1989’s "Piece Of Time", 1992’s "Unquestionable Presence" and 1993’s "Elements"). "I am overwhelmed with joy to see the re-release of the entire ATHEIST catalog after so many years", commented guitarist / vocalist and founding member Kelly Shaefer. Shaefer continues, "I’ve toured […]

June 22, 2005

INCRUST is currently rehearsing the material to be released on an upcoming EP on Ibex Moon Records. It will be recorded at the end of 2005. Their debut album "Baptized In Unholy Gore" will be re-released as a tape version (limited to 366 copies) with bonus tracks on Slava Productions from Malaysia. The original "Helhearsal" […]

June 20, 2005

REVIOLENCE from Brazil have finished a video for the song ‘Zero Of Me’. It is available for download at the band’s website www.reviolence.com.br. The videoclip was produced by Cláudio Tibérius, who was already responsible for the videos of TORTURE SQUAD and PANZER.The clip has images of a REVIOLENCE show at the Blackmore Rock Bar in […]

June 18, 2005

British Dark Metal band ZEUS would like to confirm that Mike Mayers is not dead! This is bitter people spreading lies and assuming the identity of band members in order to try and destroy the band’s chances of success. Nobody has been shot and nobody has been strangled. ZEUS would also like to point out […]

June 17, 2005

This year the biggest Metal barbecue in the world, namely the HEADBANGERS-OPEN-AIR in Germany, will sweeten headbangers’ lives on the 08th and 09th of July with acts such as HEATHEN, TYRANT’S REIGN, DAMIEN THORNE, WARRANT, ATTACKER, NECRODEATH, etc. The warm up show will take place on the 07th of July at the "Cantina", not too […]

June 16, 2005

The 11th PARTY.SAN OPEN AIR will take place from the 11th to the 14th of August 2005 in Bad Berka, Germany. There will be 27 bands from 11 nations. Here are some names: SUFFOCATION, KAAMOS, SECRETS OF THE MOON, OBSCENITY and KRISIUN For the complete billing check our "tourdates" section and for more infos surf […]

June 14, 2005

Pete Flesh (DECEIVER, ex – MAZE OF TORMENT) has recorded his first full-length album, entitled FLESH – "Dödsångest". Vocals, guitars and bass were recorded by Pete, while the drums have been taken care of by Flingan (DECEIVER). The album, that was recorded in The Abyss studio with Tommy Tägtgren, is planed to be released by […]

June 13, 2005

Roadrunner Records report that OBITUARY will be shooting a video for their track ‘Insane’ on June 19th. The video should be completed for the first week of July. ‘Insane’ is lifted from Obituary’s new album, "Frozen In Time", due out through Roadrunner on July 19th. ‘Insane’ can be heard via Roadrunner’s website at this location. […]

June 07, 2005

HATE ETERNAL have completed the filming of their new video, for the title track off the band’s upcoming third album, "I, Monarch". It was directed by Shane Drake (FALLOUT BOY, SNAPCASE, THE AGONY SCENE) and shot in California and Florida. ‘I, Monarch’ was inspired by the work of avant-garde composer Zero Kama (samples of which […]

June 03, 2005

Germany’s brutal Death Metal squad INGURGITATING OBLIVION will be celebrating the release of their debut full length album "Voyage Towards Abhorrence" (out now on Unmatched Brutality Records) at the JUZ in Leer, Germany on June 24, 2005. Guests will be JACK SLATER and SERAPH OF PESTILENCE (formerly known as CREMATION). For more info check out […]

June 01, 2005

VIRGIN STEELE had to cancel their appearance at the BANG YOUR HEAD!!! 2005. For their fans: you might still catch them headlining the KEEP IT TRUE Festival on November 5, 2005: www.keep-it-true.de. The guys from BANG YOUR HEAD!!!, however, already found a replacement for the Guardians of the Flame, namely KAMELOT. www.bang-your-head.de

May 31, 2005

SOULDEVOURER drummer Joakim Sterner exclusively told us the following when being asked whether the band is just a project type of thing or not: "The band is 100% serious and is absolutely NOT a side-project. I will both play in Necrophobic and Souldevourer and the same goes for Ola with Grave. Robert just has this […]

May 30, 2005

Here’s an official press release of SOULDEVOURER, a new Swedish "all-star" Death Metal band: "After 8 years away from the Death Metal scene, guitarist Robert Sennebäck (one of the founding members of Dismember and Unleashed) felt a strong eager to return and start creating music again. A lot of old written material was found, too […]

May 28, 2005

This year’s WACKEN OPEN AIR is gonna rock the Metal world from August, 4th until August 6th in that small German town called Wacken (where else?), north of Hamburg. Shall we even bother to tell you about it? Voices readers probably at least heard about it and those who have the chance will probably be […]

May 27, 2005

Osmose Productions will be releasing an ABSU anthology double CD / LP in September, 2005. The album, which is entitled "Mythological Occult Metal: 1991 – 2001", was compiled by Equitant and re-mastered by Proscriptor. It will feature a total of 21 tracks (EP-, compilation- and cover – tracks as well as live recordings), material that […]

May 26, 2005

The following note was sent to us via email the other day, so we can’t guarantee if it’s confirmed already: "Some days ago Eduardo Navarrete, manager from Picoroco Records (Chile) was found dead, today was his funeral, Chile lost a cool guy & support to underground." HEATHEN have just issued the following statement about the […]

May 24, 2005

Here’s the complete tracklist / bands that will appear on the upcoming NECROVORE tribute album on From Beyond Productions: THORNSPAWN – Mutilated Death, BESTIAL MOCKERY – Slaughtered Remains (tbc), PENTACLE – Divus De Mortuus, BLOODSTORM – Toxic Decay, MORBOSIDAD – Mutilated Death, HEADHUNTER D.C. – Slaughtered Remains, THRONEUM – Divus De Mortuus and ABOMINATOR – […]

May 17, 2005

DISSECTION mainman Jon Nödtveidt has posted the following message at the band’s website concerning the cancelled appearance at Metalist Festival, Israel, June 22. "I unfortunately have to inform you about the fact that DISSECTION have been cancelled from the Metalist Festival in Israel (a gig which was 100% confirmed), obviously as a result of Mr. […]

May 14, 2005

Brazil’s Death Metal squad INHERIT is currently searching for a label. A new demo CD entitled "… Of Sin, Suffering And Sorrow" is finished and will be available shortly. For all further information contact inherit_metal@hotmail.com or check out http://inherit.zip.net.

May 12, 2005

The German GEIST have released their debut album "Patina" on Solistitium Records past Monday. "Patina" combines the roughness of 90s northern Black Metal with some avantgarde and ambient influences. Sound samples can be obtained at www.the-geist-reich.de – if you’re ordering it directly from the band you will receive a signed copy. The CD sells for […]

May 06, 2005

After a short period of silence Necroharmonic Productions have returned with two more very cool compilation CDs of classic demo material: FATAL‘s "Retrospective From Hell" (which is already out) and ROTTREVORE‘s "Disembodied" (should be available shortly). New releases are furthermore in the works from BLOOD STORM ("Sirian Storm") as well as from the reformed GOREAPHOBIA. […]

May 04, 2005

SURRENDER OF DIVINITY from Bangkok will release their new full length on From Beyond Productions in the fall of 2005. AGATHOCLES have signed with Displeased Records. The upcoming album is almost completely written and rehearsed and will soon be recorded in a decent studio in Belgium. Right after leaving Osmose ABOMINATOR signed with Displeased Records. […]

May 02, 2005

FUNERAL PROCESSION‘s cassette EP version of "Legion Cymru" has finally been released last Saturday by Intolerant Records / Canada (www.geocities.com/intolerant_records). It is limited to 333 handnumbered copies and comes with a pro-cover / tape and includes five bonustracks, among them two exclusive ones never to be available anywhere else. www.funeralprocession.net SNAKEPIT MAGAZINE # 14 is […]

April 30, 2005

DEW-SCENTED, who just returned home from some shows with GRAVE, have just spent two days in Leipzig, shooting their first ever video clip for the song ‘Turn To Ash’ from their upcoming new album "Issue VI". Nuclear Blast Records will release the new album on June 20th in Europe and the first pressing will include […]

April 29, 2005

SOVEREIGNTY PRODUCTIONS is currently looking for talented underground Black Metal acts. The label is specialized in Black Metal, with a focus on innovative and modern sounds and styles. Conact and further info via www.sovereignty-productions.de

April 28, 2005

Here’s an official press statement from the organizers of the FUCK THE COMMERCE FESTIVAL: "Hello friends of the FTC, unfortunately, we must make a regrettable announcement for you. Unfortunately, ABSCESS won’t play FTC this year. To correct it at once; this isn’t in any case a fould of the band!!! There have been some communication […]

April 26, 2005

One of the most extreme festivals of the year, the OBSCENE EXTREME 2005 festival, will take place on July 07 – 09 in Trutnov, Czech. Republic. So far, the following bands are confirmed: BLOOD DUSTER, PUNGENT STENCH, DISFEAR, Haemorrhage, REGURGITATE, AVULSED, YACÖPSE, PURGATORY, DEAD, BOMBSTRIKE, ISCAARUM, LENG TCH’E, INFERIA, KRONOS, INGROWING, DISKONOT, CAEDERE, DEVILYN, STOMA, […]

April 25, 2005

TESTAMENT have made another bootleg DVD available at their official website, this time featuring the original lineup of Chuck Billy (vocals), Eric Peterson (guitar), Alex Skolnick (guitar), Greg Christian (bass) and Louie Clemente (drums). Entitled "TESTAMENT – Live At The Country Club – Los Angeles, CA", it was filmed on October 6, 1989 by Walter […]

April 18, 2005

Earache Records have posted the new video for EXMORTEM‘s ‘Bitter Disciplin’ track. The song is taken from the band’s latest album, "Nihilistic Contentment". You can check it out here. AURA NOIR bassist / vocalist Apollyon has posted the following message at the band’s official website (www.auranoir.com) in regards to guitarist Aggressor, who fell from the […]

April 16, 2005

FUNERAL PROCESSION‘s vinyl-version of the "Legion Cymru" 7"EP is finally out now. It comes in a foldover sleeve with coloured cover, black vinyl, a b/w-sticker and is limited to 333 handnumbered copies. The CassEP-version (pro-cover / pro-tape, 5 bonustracks) will most likely be available within the next weeks. The limited MCD boxset as well as […]

April 15, 2005

ZARATHUSTRA have finished the recordings of their new MCD at Swedish Necromorbus Studio. The mini-CD (limited to 1000 copies) and the vinyl-version (limited to 500 copies) will be released in May. The titles of the 4 songs are ‘Slave Mortality’, ‘Become Eternal’, ‘Master Morality’ and ‘… Of Serpents And Swords’. The playing time will be […]

April 05, 2005

From Beyond Productions will issue a limited vinyl version of the very first ASPHYX album, "Embrace The Death". Originally written in 1988/89 and recorded in 1990, the original label couldn’t manage, and the album ended up as a CD release via Century Media in 1996. For the first time on vinyl, this version will contain […]

April 04, 2005

The following update has been posted at Nocturnal Art Production’s official website (www.nocturnalart.com): "After many years and a successful relationship, Nocturnal Art and RED HARVEST have agreed to part ways. Red Harvest is already hard at work on new material. Nocturnal Art wishes them the best of luck on their quest for a new label […]

April 01, 2005

In case you’re looking for some real basic Heavy Metal every once in a while (not the type of "happy" Metal that bands like HAMMERFALL etc. established, but something closer to NWOBHM meets early 80s Metal), make sure to check out the debut full length by Estonia’s HERALD "Heavy Metal Wakes The Beast", which will […]

March 29, 2005

Brazil based label Marquee Rrecords signed a deal with Candadian cult Thrashers SACRIFICE. The result of their co-operation will be the official re-release of the first three studio albums of the band "Torment In Fire", "Forward To Termination" and "Soldiers Of Misfortune". Also planned is a complete live album with a complete show from 1989. […]

March 27, 2005

KEEP OF KALESSIN have just been added to the list of bands for the "Tribute To IMMORTAL" CD / LP that will be out in autumn.

March 25, 2005

HEADHUNTER D.C. have just issued the following official press statement regarding their exclusion on the POSSESSED tribute "Seven Gates Of Horror": "HEADHUNTER D.C. from Brazil would like to express here all their indignation against the Dutch label Karmageddon Media (ex-infamous Hammerheart Records) for the non-inclusion of the band on the POSSESSED tribute entitled "Seven Gates […]

March 21, 2005

Due to reasons beyond their control, NEGURA BUNGET was forced to cancel most parts of their upcoming tour. Here’s the band’s comments on that: "There’s nothing we can say to express our dissapointment for this situation. On Thursday evening we left for the gigs, but we were returned from the border twice because of new […]

March 16, 2005

PHAZM is currently working with a session drummer for the next gigs, as Dyrhk will be on an U.S tour with SOILWORK in April as well as during the OZZ FEST. Cedhryck from SOLEKAHN is now behind the barrels. http://phazm.free.fr

March 15, 2005

After several years of silence RITUAL CARNAGE have finally finished a new album. The record is called "Do Not Resuscitate" and lyrically deals with terrorism and the politics surrounding it. The band recorded all instruments in Hachioji, Japan at Moopies, while the vocals were put down to tape in Jacksonville, Florida at Vision Sound. Here’s […]

March 14, 2005

DESTRUCTION have posted the following message at their official website: "At the moment ‘Our boys’ are recording the new album, "Inventor Of Evil", together with Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY / PAIN), V.O. Pulver and their live engineer Franky Winkelmann. Three different studios in Germany, Switzerland and Sweden will be involved in the production-process! The mix will […]

March 12, 2005

Prompted by the recent events in SE Asia, BJÖRK decided to release a collection of cover versions and mixes of her song ‘Army Of Me’ with all of the proceeds to go to UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund). The final chosen tracks range from Canadian band INTERZONE’s brutal extreme Metal, to the soothing […]

March 11, 2005

IMPALED NAZARENE will be celebrating their 15th band anniversary with the release of their first official live album "Death Comes In 26 Carefully Selected Pieces". It was recorded last December at Tavastia club in Helsinki, Finland and mixed at Sonic Pump studio by the band’s own soundman, Tapio Pennanen. Mika Jussila took care of the […]

March 10, 2005

The NWOBHM legend AVENGER has re-formed and will be touring in Europe this July. The only confirmed gig in Germany so far is at the Headbanger’s Open Air warm up show on July 07, 2005 in Elmshorn. The line-up for this tour is: Ian Swift (Satan / Avenger / Atomkraft), Mick Moore (Blitzkrieg / Avenger), […]

March 09, 2005

This year’s DYNAMO OPEN AIR in the Netherlands will feature a couple of eighties-reunions. ANTHRAX celebrate their 25th anniversary at Dynamo by appearing with their classic Among The Living line-up (Joe Belladonna, Scott Ian, Dan Spitz, Frank Bello and Charlie Benante). TESTAMENT and LAAZ ROCKIT will also appear in their classic line-ups for the occasion. […]

March 07, 2005

IN AETERNUM have just recorded their new album "Dawn Of A New Aeon" for Agonia Records. The recording took place at Abyss Studios with Tommy Tägtgren at the end of December. Nicklas Rudolfsson from Magick Sound Studios mastered the album and Mike Wead from King Diamond / Mercyful Fate is doing a guest solo on […]

March 06, 2005

DESTRUCTION are currently hard at work on new material for their AFM Records debut. HYPOCRISY frontman Peter Tägtgren will produce and mix the album, which is scheduled to be released August 15th. It is being described by the label as "an absolute Thrash grenade". HOLY MOSES are currently in the process of mixing their new […]

March 01, 2005

Sweden’s RAISE HELL have posted the following message at their official website (www.raise-hell.net): "The studio is booked in April for the recording of our new album. It will be recorded at Sheepvalley Productions in Stockholm. We are almost finished with writing the songs and from what we can hear so far it’s gonna be a […]

February 24, 2005

New Jersey’s MASS PSYCHOSIS have re-formed! Here’s the official press statement by the band: "Founding member Doug Grandon, original frontman Tom May and original bassist John Zebro have joined their considerable talents once again with drummer Vic Belarista, a veteran of the "Necroporno" album sessions. The band are now poised to unleash upon the world […]

February 23, 2005

BURDEN OF GRIEF finally found a new drummer. His name is Sebastian "Rob" Robrecht. He will replace long-time drummer Carsten Schmerer, who will leave the band due to lack of time. Together with Rob the band just started the songwriting for their forthcoming album. In related news, Magick Records (a division of the L.A. based […]

February 22, 2005

Here’s a couple of first hand information from PENTACLE‘s Wannes concerning the progress of the new album and upcoming EP: "Although for you it may seem nothing is happening in the Pentacle – crypts, for us it is an extremely busy period. Evening after evening I am busy doing the layout for the new album. […]

February 21, 2005

John Tardy, frontman for reformed US Death Metal icons OBITUARY has posted the following message at the band’s official website in early February: "After what seems like forever, we will be in the studio starting today! I feel really good and I think all the time we spent preparing for this will pay off. Everyone […]

February 18, 2005

OPETH have posted the following message at their official website: "OPETH will be entering Fashination Street Studios (in Stockholm, Sweden) on March 15 to record their 8th yet untitled opus. The band are currently in rehearsal mode, which is a rare occasion having recorded the last four records without rehearsing. The recording will be overseen […]

February 16, 2005

SHINING have signed a deal with Osmose Productions for two albums, whereas the first one, "Besvikelsens Dystra Monotoni" is to be recorded in April. To celebrate this event Osmose Productions and SHINING have decided to once and for all issue the first two albums "Within Deep Dark Chambers" and "Livets Ändhållplats" in luxurious digipak versions […]

February 14, 2005

Townsend Avalanche Music will release a tribute to IMMORTAL compilation in Autumn 2005. It will be entitled Epimythion – Tribute To Immortal and feature the following bands / tracks: sunn o))) – Cursed Realms Of The Winterdemons, beyond dawn – Storming Through Red Clouds And Holocaustwinds, vreid – As The Eternity Opens, ocd+braincontroller – Pure […]

February 08, 2005

Swedish deathsquad CENTINEX have signed a worldwide deal with Cold Records / Regain Records. Here is a statement from the band: "After two highly acclaimed studio albums and several re-releases CENTINEX and Candlelight Records have decided to go separate ways. The reasons for this will remain unanswered from our side. CENTINEX have signed a new […]

February 04, 2005

Deimos (bass) is no longer a member of BLOODY SIGN. Lead vocalist Hagend has taken over the bass duties (as well as still doing vocals). He has already played bass in previous bands so it was an obvious choice. The band will continue as a trio. Coming later this year BLOODY SIGN will also be […]

January 31, 2005

Neurotic Records recently acquired the rights of VISCERAL BLEEDING‘s debut album "Remnants Of Deprivation". It will be re-issued under the name "Remnants Revived" with three bonus audio tracks (covers of Cannibal Corpse’s ‘Stripped, Raped & Strangled’, Dismember’s "Dreaming In Red" and an alternate version of the band’s own song ‘Carved Down To The Bone’) and […]

January 28, 2005

VINTERRIKET‘s next album will be called "Der letzte Winter – Der Ewigkeit entgegen". It’ll be produced in a studio in Oslo and the recordings are supposed to be finished within the next days. This timeit won’t be Ambient music, but depressive, melancholic and cold Black Metal. www.vinterriket.com EQUILIBRIUM have completed their debut "Turis Fratyr", which […]

January 25, 2005

KREATOR‘s latest album, "Enemy Of God", is being issued by Steamhammer / SPV on limited edition gatefold double-vinyl on February 14th. The "Enemy Of God" CD is out now in North America and Europe. RAZOR guitar legend Dave Carlo is scheduled for surgery on February 14th in a London, ON hospital to fix his ailing […]

January 24, 2005

SODOM have announced that they will be issuing a new double-DVD at the end of May, with a new album to follow in September. Both will be released by SPV. About the DVD, leader Tom Angelripper (bass / vocals) says that the concert portion will contain 23 songs and there will be a lengthy retrospective. […]

January 17, 2005

MORBID ANGEL have posted a new publicity photo of the band featuring returned vocalist / bassist David Vincent, guitarist Trey Azagthoth and drummer Pete Sandoval. You can check it out here. In other news, Relapse Recording artists NECROPHAGIST has been selected as one of the opening acts on the upcoming Morbid Angel "Masters Of Chaos" […]

January 14, 2005

German Black Metal band ZARATHUSTRA will enter Swedish Necromorbus Studio (Watain, Funeral Mist) from 26th of February until 7th of March to record their follower of "Perpetual Black Force" (CD / LP). "Contempt" will be released as a mini-album to shorten the time until their 3rd album (Winter ’05). Await "Contempt" strictly limited and hand-numbered […]

January 10, 2005

Italy’s NECRODEATH are set to deliver a "best of" album, entitled "20 Years Of Noise (1985 – 2005)", through Scarlet Records. The CD, also to be released in a limited digipak version, will feature as bonus material a BLACK SABBATH cover and the legendary demo "The Shining Pentagram". All tracks on the release will be […]

January 07, 2005

Last summer NAIL WITHIN vocalist Yishai teamed up with Maor from the avantgarde Gothic Doom act SLEEPLESS to form a new band named MOONSKIN. Maor previously also used to be part of the industrial act VULTURES and some solo dark ambient / experimental projects (SCREENING and VECTORSCOPE). They were joined by drummer Matan Shmueli (from […]

December 31, 2004

MALEVOLENT CREATION will return to Europe in 2005. They will be playing France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and Iceland in March and the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech Republic in April. Interested promoters should contact First Contact Agency at ae@firstcontactagency.com while some […]

December 24, 2004

PANDEMIA‘s third full-length "Riven" is recorded and mixed and scheduled to be released within Latin America in January through Hurling Metal (in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay) and Hybrid Music (in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela). Rawforce Productions will put it out in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Central America. Check out www.deathrowproductions.com for South American […]

December 19, 2004

AURORA BOREALIS have started working on their fifth CD. Tony Laureano (Nile, Dimmu Borgir, Angel Corpse) will be drumming as well as collaborating on writing of the new material. Tony already played on the very first Aurora Borealis CD in 1996. The band will start recording on January 31, 2005 at Nightsky Studios. Interested labels […]

December 17, 2004

Legendary Black Metal band, DARKTHRONE, nominated in the Metal category for the highly coveted Norwegian Alarm Awards last Wednesday, has now been removed from the list of nominees. Darkthrone, one of five candidates in the Metal category for their outstanding album, "Sardonic Wrath", communicated their dissatisfaction at being nominated in an article published in Norwegian […]

December 16, 2004

FUNERAL PROCESSION are looking for a new session-drummer. He should musically be skilled and ideologically stable, especially for upcoming live shows, but also for new recordings (both scheduled for late winter / early spring 2005). Ole, who had been playing with them since 2002, decided to leave FUNERAL PROCESSION as he was no longer able […]

December 13, 2004

DEVILYN‘s new album "11" is set to be released after the first of the new year. Longstanding member, Bony, offers his opinions on the forthcoming disc: "After a few years, we return with an album that starts a new chapter in band’s history. After all that time, I managed to recreate DEVILYN, with people who […]

December 09, 2004

According to cnn.com, ex – PANTERA / DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot during a show in Columbus, Ohio. Here’s the entire report: A gunman opened fire Wednesday night during a heavy metal concert in Columbus, killing four people — including at least one member of the band — and critically wounding at least two […]

December 05, 2004

According to www.blabbermouth.net former TIAMAT touring keyboardist P.A. Danielsson was killed in a single-car accident in Italy last Friday (Nov. 26). He was 35 years old. In addition to touring with TIAMAT, Danielsson helped write the early LION’S SHARE songs ‘Sins Of A Father’ and ‘Scarecrow’, and played on several LION’S SHARE demos around 1993. […]

December 04, 2004

German Black Metallers FUNERAL PROCESSION have finally returned from the studio and finished the recordings of their new EP "Legion Cymru", which will be released as a 7" (on Nightfog Productions), MCD (on Millennial Visions) and MC with several bonustracks (on Intolerant Rekords). 7" and MCD are scheduled for a late 2004 / early 2005 […]

November 29, 2004

Area Death Productions will release a DEATH tribute album "Unforgotten Past – In Memory Of Chuck Schuldiner" on December 13, 2004, featuring 14 bands from all over the world. Here’s the complete tracklist: PERDITISM – ‘Legion Of Doom’, INSISION – ‘Zombie Ritual’, BACKYARD MORTUARY – ‘Mutilation’, HYONBLUD – ‘Scream Bloody Gore’, TWO PAIN ORGANIZED – […]

November 24, 2004

Shortly before Santa Claus falls drunken down your chimney you’ll get a chance to witness an excellent package of extreme Metal at ARNHEM METAL MEETING in the Netherlands. The whole event takes place on Saturday, December 04, 2004 at Musis Sacrum close to the city centre of Arnhem, bands playing will be: SAMAEL, ENTOMBED, SUFFOCATION, […]

November 22, 2004

The new bass player in RESURRECTED is Ben Bays , the little brother of the band’s former bass player and friend Stefan Bays . After updating Ben on the RESURRECTED material the band will start playing live again in January 2005 (for the first confirmed dates check out our tourdates section). BOLT THROWER have found […]

November 20, 2004

On December 11, 2004 Brazil’s INCRUST will finally be back on stage again, when the band is gonna play a gig in their hometown Salvador (their first show in two years!). Their debut CD "Baptized in Unholy Gore", which was mastered by Roger Beaujard (Mortician) at Morticians’ Studio in the US, is still not out […]

November 18, 2004

Due to the fact that Metal Provider decided not to host any Metal pages any longer, the PENTACLE website is temporarely to be found here: http://members.chello.nl/m-verhoeven. As soon as a new permanent address is available, we’ll let you know.

November 17, 2004

Within the next couple of months Spain’s XTREEM MUSIC will be releasing a bunch of underground classics on the label’s "Xtreem Cult Series" subdivision. After the great FUNEBRE re-issue of "Children Of The Scorn" (which is already out) there’s gonna be ABHORER’s "Unholy Blasphemer" (their "Zygotical Sabbatory Unabapt" album from 1996, plus demo and 7" […]

November 15, 2004

INFERNAL MAJESTY and HIRAX are both confirmed to begin their European tour February, 2005. The tour is now being booked through Metallysee and dates will be announced shortly. Norway’s AETERNUS (www.aeternus-darkermonument.tk) have revealed the names of the tracks that are set to appear on their forthcoming album for Nocturnal Art Productions. Due out in early […]

November 12, 2004

Danish Deathsters EXMORTEM will be supporting Polish Death Metal veterans BEHEMOTH in the UK in early 2005. Check out our tourdates section for all details.

November 11, 2004

From Beyond Productions will release a collection of all CIANIDE demos with additional unreleased material next summer. The band’s new studio album "Hell’s Rebirth" will be out in late March 2005. Peru’s GOAT SEMEN will enter the studio soon to record their next album, which is scheduled for a late 2005 release. AMMIT are currently […]

November 09, 2004

Northern German Black Metal-outfit FUNERAL PROCESSION are searching for a skilled, ideologically stable and long-haired session guitarist and session bass-player for upcoming live-activities. If interested contact the band at: count.gothmog@frisiancircle.de Danish Death Metallers EXMORTEM have confirmed the final details for their upcoming "Nihilistic Contentment" album, their first for Wicked World / Earache Records. It is […]

November 08, 2004

Norwegian Black Metallers SATYRICON will be taking out Canadian Thrashers INFERNAL MAJESTY and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD as support on their forthcoming three-week US tour. Joey Jordison of SLIPKNOT will be filling in for Frost on drums. NECROPHOBIC is currently working on new material for their fifth, yet untitled, studio album. Furthermore the band is […]

November 07, 2004

This year BURDEN OF GRIEF are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a big party on November 13, at the Mehrzweckhalle Scherfede (between Kassel and Paderborn, Germany). Be sure that you don’t miss this indoor-festival. The complete billing: TANKARD, DEW-SCENTED, BURDEN OF GRIEF, END OF GREEN, DISILLUSION and TWILIGHT PROPHECIES. Besides these bands and a special […]

November 01, 2004

According to SENTENCED‘s official website, the band will enter the studio next week to record their yet unnamed new album with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa. Recordings should be completed before Christmas and the new album should be released in April, 2005 through Century Media. The band have 14 new songs written for the album. IN FLAMES […]

October 31, 2004

LUNAR AURORA‘s label changes are finally over now. The band has recently started up a label on their own (Cold Dimensions), so all upcoming LUNAR AURORA stuff will be released through that. The new album "Zyklus" will already see the light of day on November 10, 2004. Furthermore LUNAR AURORA’s 7th album will be recorded […]

October 29, 2004

On Saturday, November the 20th, ANCIENT SPIRIT TERROR zine is celebrating their second UNHOLY METAL MAYHEM night at the "Zentrum" (Gleiwitzstr. 255) in Dortmund / Scharnhorst in Germany. Bands that are about to play this time are HORRID (Death Metal, Italy), MORRIGAN (Pagan Black Metal, Germany), ETERNITY (Black Metal, Germany) and IGNIS URANIUM (Black Metal, […]

October 25, 2004

Some small changes took place in the line-up of this year’s DEPTH OF WINTER FESTIVAL. Two of the announced bands won’t be able to play: DIABOLICAL (because Hans is on tour with his other band IN BATTLE) and URKRAFT (because of some wrong promises of their label Cartel Media). But replacements have already been found […]

October 24, 2004

For those who are planning to see INCANTATION live on their European tour with KRISIUN, BEHEMOTH and RAGNARÖK: be there early because INCANTATION and RAGNARÖK are switching their positions each time. This means: half of the gigs INCANTATION will be OPENING ACT!

October 22, 2004

Here’s an offical press statement from EXCITER‘s Jacques Belanger regarding the band’s last European tour and the cancallation of their gig in Vosselaar, Belgium: "First of all, I would like to thank Black Abyss and Steel Attack. Touring with them was a blast. I would like to thank the support crew, Hendrik, Mario and Spray […]

October 21, 2004

The KAAMOS demo "Curse Of Aeons" is going to be released as a gatefold 10" by Nuclear Winter Records. Limited to 666 copies it will come with a poster and sticker. It is to be released during November-December. For further details visit http://nuclearwinter.cjb.net.

October 19, 2004

BLOODY SIGN‘s first album "Vana Vigala Loits" is now out through Ibex Moon Records (www.ibexmoonrecords.com). The band will open up on three dates on the KRISIUN / BEHEMOTH / INCANTATION / RAGNAROK European tour: October 24 – Paris, La Locomotive (F), October 29 – Trier, Exil (GER) and October 31 – Osnabrück, N8 (GER). Drummer […]

October 18, 2004

According to the German offices of CHILDREN OF BODOM‘s label, Universal Music, the release of the band’s new EP "Trashed, Lost & Strungout" has been pushed back to October 25th due to technical problems producing the package. As previously reported, the EP will be released worldwide as a CD EP and a DVD EP. The […]

October 15, 2004

UNHOLY GHOST, the band featuring PESSIMIST founder / guitarist Kelly McLauchlin and former DIABOLIC members Jerry Mortellaro (guitars) and Paul Ouellette (bass / vocals) welcomes new drummer David Breazeal to the band. David previously played in CAULDRON, a Tampa, FL area Metal band featuring guitarist Kelly McLauchlin as well as frontman Matt Barlow (who later […]

October 14, 2004

Finnish old school Thrashers JUMALATION are looking for a label to release their material on vinyl and CD. In case you’re into classic SLAYER, INFERNÄL MÄJESTY and the likes, make sure to check out their three demo songs in our mp3 section. All further info you’ll find at www.forcamacabra.com/jumalation/

October 13, 2004

PAGAN RITES have a new line-up with J.Voltage from the Devil Lee Rot band on guitar and Lenny Blade (ex-Hypnosia, Incinerator, Bullet, Devil Lee Rot) on bass. So, the gig information that we had posted yesterday (that their line-up for the show in Bitterfeld, Germany will feature NIFELHEIM members) was wrong.

October 12, 2004

GOREAPHOBIA are going to mix down their 4 new songs this coming weekend, to be released through Necroharmonic Productions in the not too distant future. The band will furthermore be playing a show with PERVERSERAPH and PROFANATICA on December 18 at the Connections club in north New Jersey. According to the official CRYPTOPSY website the […]

October 09, 2004

Danish Death Metallers EXMORTEM have signed a new deal with Wicked World / Earache Records. The group’s fifth album, "Nihilistic Contentment", was recorded at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus , Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HATESPHERE, MNEMIC) and is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2005. Ten songs were recorded and mixed during the […]

October 08, 2004

RESURRECTED bassplayer Stefan Bays had to leave the band for personal reasons. Temporarely Carsten takes over all bass guitar duties now, but the band is of course looking for a new capable bassplayer for future cooperation. So if you think you are the right person for the job don’t hesitate to contact them at the […]

October 05, 2004

Dutch old school Death Metal maniacs PENTACLE recorded their upcoming new full length in late September. In the session a NECROVORE cover track was included, to be used on the NECROVORE tribute LP exclusively. OFFICIUM TRISTE re-recorded one of their earlier tracks, ‘Mountains Of depressiveness’, which got recently released on the "Slowmomusic Vol. 1" compilation, […]

October 04, 2004

According to a recent update at THE CHASM‘s website, all upcoming live attacks with MORTICIAN, bass duties will be courtesy of Ivan Galdamez of Chicago’s WHORRID. As previously reported, the band’s upcoming album, "The Spell Of Retribution", has a new street date of November 16th. The band have been informed that the vinyl edition will […]

September 29, 2004

SUN DESCENDS drummer Javier Medina has left the band because of life changes, but remains a close friend of the band. SUN DESCENDS is currently auditioning drummers and will announce Javier’s replacement soon. www.sundescends.com The new GOREZONE CD will be out on October 04, 2004. Available from the band, CF Records (www.cf-records.de) or Twilight Distribution […]

September 27, 2004

Original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums) and Allan Johnson (bass) have announced they have come to an agreement with Megaforce Records to re-release the first six Exciter albums. ANNIHILATOR guitarist / founder Jeff Waters has already remastered the albums. They include: "Heavy Metal Maniac" (1983), "Violence And Force" (1984), "Long Live The Loud" (1985), "Better […]

September 25, 2004

The new BARBATOS album "Fury And Fear, Flesh And Bone" with five tracks featuring vocals and leads courtesy of ex-ORDER FROM CHAOS / ARES KINGDOM’s Chuck Keller will be released by Agonia in the coming weeks. In related new, ARES KINGDOM are currently working in the studio on their album.

September 24, 2004

The recently reformed US Death Metal legend GOREAPHOBIA will be entering the studio in about two weeks to start recording 2 new songs, entitled ‘Wraith Reaper And Creator Chaos’ and ‘Cremate In Hate And A Chronic Blood Larvae’. We’ll keep you posted! Germany’s BEHIND THE SCENERY have been signed by Supreme Chaos Records. The new […]

September 22, 2004

New on the 10th BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL billing is SAXON. Once again, the open air is going to take place on June 24 & 25, 2005 in Balingen, Germany. Find out more under: www.bang-your-head.de

September 21, 2004

AMON AMARTH‘s new album, "Fate Of Norns", has stormed the Media Control Charts in Germany (#31) and Austria (#56). On December 3rd, ILLDISPOSED will embark on a 14 day European tour with DEATH ANGEL and SCARVE. Dates for the trek have not yet been confirmed but will be announced as they become available.

September 15, 2004

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area Thrashers HEATHEN have made their entire "Breaking The Silence" (1987) and "Victims Of Deception" (1989) albums available for free download in the media section via their new official web site www.heathenmetal.com

September 14, 2004

Dutch melodic Death / Thrash Metal band DETONATION is currently working on the pre-production of their 2nd full length album. The follow up to last years’ "An Epic Defiance" is due to be recorded in December this year at studio Excess, Rotterdam. 11 new songs have been created, to which singer / guitarplayer Koen Romeijn […]

September 13, 2004

According to the official DARK FUNERAL website (www.darkfuneral.se) the band are confirmed to perform at the Nordic Rage Festival 2004, taking place November 6th in Boden, Sweden at Folkets Hus. Other acts also on the bill include: PERSUADER, LAUDAMUS, DEADLOCK, SLOWGATE, WAR EMPIRE and C.C. Belgian Black Metallers ENTHRONED have announced that they have added […]

September 11, 2004

DISPLEASED RECORDS have announced a whole bunch of new releases within the next three months, so here’s their exact release schedule. On October 28, 2004: Houwitser – "Death But Not Buried" (reissue with new layout and bonus tracks), Internal Suffering – "Choronzonic Force Domination" (recorded & mastered by Erik Rutan), Resuscitator – "A Warrior’s Death" […]

September 08, 2004

Fans of THE CHASM should make sure to check out www.enterthedeathcult.com because the band has just added two mp3s from their forthcoming brandnew full length "The Spell Of Retribution" to the site.

September 06, 2004

As previously reported, SATYRICON co-headlined this year’s Wacken festival with Nocturno Culto, guitarist and vocalist from DARKTHRONE who joined SATYRICON on stage to perform some of DARKTHRONE’s most celebrated classics. The highlights of the performance, held in front of over 40,000 people, will be broadcasted by ‘Lydverket’, Norway’s top music show on Norwegian national TV […]

September 01, 2004

East Germany’s Pagan Black Metal act MINAS MORGUL has just been signed by Black Attakk. The band is about to record their next album with Harris Johns in the not too distant future. Their debut album "Schwertzeit" will also be re-released soon. www.minasmorgul.org The recordings of DEBAUCHERY‘s new album "Rage Of The Bloodbeast" are finished. […]

August 30, 2004

IMPALED NAZARENE will record a live album in Italy September 17 – 19, 2004. According to frontman Mika Luttinen the band will "… tape three shows (Milan, Catania, Ascoli)." The recordings will be done by IMAPALED NAZARENE’s sound engineer Tapio Pennanen, assisted by Erkki Saviharju. Mika: "We are celebrating 15 years as a band next […]

August 23, 2004

Bassist / vocalist David Vincent will be rejoining MORBID ANGEL for their re-scheduled tour of South America following the departure – for the second, and apparently final, time – of the group’s most recent frontman Steve Tucker. "MORBID ANGEL and World Management would like to thank Steve Tucker for his contribution on several MORBID ANGEL […]

August 19, 2004

INGURGITATING OBLIVION will head towards Celle beginning of October in order to complete their first official full-length album together with Ulf Scheel (The Awakening, Banished Reality). The new material will be even more technical at times, exceedingly dark and abysmal as well. The debut will be released via Unmatched Brutality Records, USA. For further info […]

August 18, 2004

Really good news for fans of GOREAPHOBIA. The band has finally reformed with all original members: Alex Bouks, Chris Gamble, Henny Piotrowski and Craig Smilowski. In an exclusive message to Voices From The Darkside drummer Craig commented that as follows: "We still all have our main projects… we just wanted to end it on a […]

August 16, 2004

Another act has been announced for next year’s BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL: after their fabulous show at the festival in 1998, NASTY SAVAGE agreed to play their first German show since then. The 10th Bang Your Head Festival will take place on June, 24th & 25th 2005 in Balingen, Germany. Confirmed acts so far: TWISTED […]

August 15, 2004

SATHANAS will be releasing a new MCD "Flesh For The Devil" on Stilldead Productions soon. Artwork by Chris Moyen. Tracks include: ‘Unholy War’, ‘Invocation’, ‘Possessed By Blasphemy’, ‘Reign Of The Antichrist’ and ‘Flesh For The Devil’. Also includes a cover of SLAUGHTER’s ‘Nocturnal Hell’. For info contact sathanaspaul@yahoo.com, SATHANAS website: sathanas.cjb.net/ A twelve-camera production crew […]

August 10, 2004

Lopus Lounge have signed Germany’s Pagan / Black Metal act HELRUNAR. Their self-published debut "Gratr" was already greeted with a lot of enthusiasm. The three musicians don’t deny their dark roots, but enrich their influences from the likes of DarkThrone, Kampfar and Ulver with a unique drama that grips everyone irregardless of language and makes […]

August 09, 2004

THE CHASM have finally completed work on their new album, the band’s first for Wicked World, going under the title of "The Spell Of Retribution". Comprising 10 tracks with a running time of over 66 minutes, "The Spell Of Retribution" represents The Chasm’s most adventurous and ambitious project to date. Recorded at Soto Sound Studios […]

August 04, 2004

DARKTHRONE, as a compact ensemble, has not graced a stage since 1996. With their brand new album, "Sardonic Wrath" ready for next month’s release, Darkthrone’s Nocturno Culto will make a special appearance at Wacken this Saturday, joining Satyricon for an unprecedented half hour showcase of Darkthrone classics. "Four years in a row, Wacken has asked […]

August 02, 2004

On November 13, 2004 Germany’s BURDEN OF GRIEF are celebrating their 10th anniversary with an indoor festival at the Stadthalle Scherfede (between Kassel and Paderborn / Germany). Other bands on the bill are TANKARD, END OF GREEN, FINAL BREATH, TWILIGHT PROPHECIES… Besides these bands and a special anniversary-show by BURDEN OF GRIEF there will also […]

July 26, 2004

Former PESTILENCE bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling is currently available for progressive and technical bands or (studio) projects, according to a posting on his official website www.jeroenthesseling.com. The following message has been posted at OPETH‘s official website (www.opeth.com): "Music For Nations have now officially closed their doors. OPETH have luckily been dropped from BMG / Zomba […]

July 25, 2004

RESURRECTED have started writing new material for the follow up to their "Blood Spilled" album. Three songs are already finished and according to the band "are definitely the most uncompromising, most technical but groovy material" they ever did. As they’ve parted ways with Perverted Taste RESURRECTED is now looking for some competent label for a […]

July 22, 2004

Sweden’s ANGST will be releasing their new album "In Hoc Signo Vinces" via Black Attakk on October 25, 2004. All further info you may find at http://angstband.cjb.net EISMALSOTT will start recording their "Patina" album end of August. www.eismalsott.de DIES ATER have just finished the recordings of their new MCD "Out Of The Dark" at Stage […]

July 19, 2004

Germany’s STORMWITCH will play a very special old school show at this year’s Keep It True Festival, concentrating mainly on the early albums. Additionally they will also have a similar stageshow like they had in the eighties with many actors on stage. The band will also release their new CD "Witchcraft", which is supposed to […]

July 15, 2004

The newest confirmed act for the 10th BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL in Balingen, Germany on June, 24th and 25th is DIO. For more information check out: www.bang-your-head.de

July 12, 2004

BLOOD OF CHRIST are currently in preproduction for their fourth album and the band say the "writing process is moving along like a tank on the war path." In other news, Blood of Christ are currently searching for a second rhythym guitarist for concert performances. Please contact Jeff if you are interested – tlfoa@hotmail.com Olympic […]

July 05, 2004

Norwegian legends ARCTURUS will perform on September 1st in Budapest, Hungary at A38 Ship (an old ship in the River Danube). The date will be only the band’s fourth gig since 1990. The show will be presented by Saturnus Productions and PlanetNoir Industries, and will also feature performances from SIN OF KAIN, VORTEX and BORNHOLM. […]

July 02, 2004

Here’s an official statement from the organizer’s of the BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL 2004, concerning the TESTAMENT show: "Many visitors were annoyed as the show of Bay Area-Thrashers TESTAMENT found a sudden end on the Saturday of this year’s BANG YOUR HEAD and the amps were turned off while the band was still playing. Unfortunately, […]

June 29, 2004

BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL 2004 is over. Last weekend ten thousands of headbangers (among them VOICES readers to be spotted as well) conquered the city of Balingen, Germany, to watch bands such as CHILDREN OF BODOM, DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT, QUEENSRYCHE (performing their "Operation Mindcrime" album which almost caused one VOICES writer to break into tears), […]

June 28, 2004

Danish Death Metallers EXMORTEM have severed ties with Osmose Records after only one release – 2002’s "Pestilence Empire". The band are currently negotiating a new deal which will be revealed soon. Meanwhile, the band have revealed the tracklisting for their as-yet-untitled new album via their official website (www.exmortem.com). Tracks to appear on the forthcoming release […]

June 24, 2004

The upcoming PENTACLE album will be released through the German label Iron Pegasus Records. Here’s the band’s official statement about it: "Some people already expected this, but now it is official. We’re happy to work with Costa again. As some of you know he already released our split 10" with Desaster some years ago. He […]

June 21, 2004

According to Roadrunner, OBITUARY currently have four songs written and ready to go, and are hard at work on more new material. Although studio time for the band’s return has not been set, the classic Obituary line up (John Tardy – vocals, Trevor Peres – guitars, Allen West – guitars, Frank Watkins – bass, Donald […]

June 14, 2004

Members of TRANSPORT LEAGUE, DIMENSION ZERO, TAETRE and NIGHTSHADE have reportedly gotten together to form a Black Metal side project under the name GAFFLA KNIFVUR. Currently seeking a record deal, the band’s music is described as "very much is the same vein as EMPEROR and similar bands, but with really humoristic lyrics in Swedish that […]

June 09, 2004

Blabbermouth.net additionally reported today that legendary video director and founding BATHORY member Jonas Åkerlund has spoken to Sweden’s Expressen newspaper about the passing of BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg from what is believed to be heart failure. Forsberg, who was known to have been battling heart problems for years, was found dead in his apartment […]

June 08, 2004

Jeremy Turner (ex-ORIGIN) will be the replacement for Jack Owen in CANNIBAL CORPSE on the band’s upcoming tours. Jack quit earlier this month. It is not sure yet if Jeremy will be a permanent replacement, but according to the band "… so far he’s doing very well… learning 18 songs in less than 3 weeks […]

June 03, 2004

Metal War Productions will be releasing the new RELLIK material (see news from yesterday) as a MCD in the coming months. All further info at: www.metalwarprod.com

June 02, 2004

The Running Order for the WACKEN OPEN AIR is online, featuring bands like DEICIDE, MAYHEM, DESTRUCTION and exclusive performances like SATYRICON feat. NOCTURNO CULTO of DARKTHRONE or the reunion show of the NWoBHM legend SATAN featuring Steve Ramsey and Graeme English (both SKYCLAD) and Brian Ross (BLITZKRIEG) or even DORO getting together with her former […]

June 01, 2004

The following bands are confirmed for this year’s UNDER THE BLACK SUN Festival: ANAEL, IMPALED NAZARENE, SATANIC WARMASTER, INQUISITION, ISVIND, AVENGER, DARK STORM, HEYDNBLUT, AZAGHAL, MERRIMACK, FLUISTERWOUD, ACHERON and NEGURA BUNGET. The festival takes place on July 09 – 10, 2004 at the Ahlimbsmühle in Milmersdorf (near Templin), Germany. Pre-sale tickets are available for 25,- […]

May 31, 2004

ARES KINGDOM, the current home of former ORDER FROM CHAOS / VULPECULA guitarist Chuck Keller, will be entering the studio in June to begin recording their album. The last VULPECULA release "In Dusk Apparition" is supposed to be released on Invictus Productions by the end of the year. Keller has furthermore finished recording and mixing […]

May 27, 2004

The long-delayed FUNERAL PROCESSION "Wolfish Storms…" t-shirt is finally available by the end of this week. It is limited to 50 copies and will be available in size XL only with print on the front and on the back. For details contact Nightfog at http://nightfog.cjb.net or sowulo14@t-online.de. It is recommandable to act quickly, as half […]

May 26, 2004

Kerstin (Nord-Pol-Events) and DJ Lepski announced that they won’t keep up the Metal-Night in Bremen, Germany. More important might be the fact that Nord-Pol-Events won’t put up Metal concerts at the Wehrschloss in Bremen, either. Consequently, it doesn’t look too good for a second VOICES festival over here. More information on Metal in Bremen is […]

May 25, 2004

DEATHFEST 2004 is scheduled to take place at Ulu Club in London, England on June 19th. The complete line-up for the show includes: VADER, CANCER, DIAMANTHIAN, TORMENT, CADAVEROUS CONDITION, CADUCITY and CENTURIONS GHOST. The date will also feature two local acts that are yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes […]

May 24, 2004

Norwegian Black Metal newcomers, DISIPLIN are currently working on the follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut album, whose mix of old school Black Metal and tinges of Thrash and Death Metal inspired more than the specialised media to take notice. The band, who recently invited bassist, Invictus to join the line up as a permanent […]

May 20, 2004

SATHANAS are working on new material for their next release. They have added two new members to their line-up, namely Wayne Dudley on guitar and ex-ACHERON drummer Jim Strauss. Labels should get in contact for a new promo at sathanaspaul@yahoo.com

May 18, 2004

Metal Devastation Records have officially re-released EMBALMED‘s "Unholy Torment" album on CD for the first time. The album was remastered and sells for $15 (ppd. everywhere). For wholesale prices contact: montenegro666@msn.com. The band’s 7" EP "Prelude To Satan’s War" on Legion Of Death Records is also still available for $9 (ppd.). A live / rehearsal […]

May 17, 2004

ARCH ENEMY‘s Japanese label Toy’s Factory will release a six track EP entitled "Dead Eyes See No Future" on June 9th to coincide with their upcoming Japanese tour. The track list is as follows: ‘Dead Eyes See No Future’ (from "Anthems Of Rebellion"), ‘Burning Angel’ (live), ‘Heart Of Darkness’ (live), ‘Kill With Power’ (MANOWAR cover), […]

May 16, 2004

Here’s an official statement from Sweden’s ARMAGEDDA concerning the band’s future: "We do not perform Black Metal anymore, we do not want to be associated with the Black Metal scene of today nor yesterday. How people see our tunes from the outside doesn’t matter, we are what we are and not what you think. We […]

May 12, 2004

Danish Death Metallers EXMORTEM will enter Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark on May 17 with producer Tue Madsen to record their fifth album, due later in the year. A total of nine songs will be recorded and mixed during the four-week session, including ‘Parasite Paradise’, ‘Symbols Of Inhumanity’, ‘Flesh Havoc’, ‘The Human Rape Symphony’ and […]

May 10, 2004

RAZOR has confirmed that they will be performing a show in Toronto with ANVIL and EXCITER on July 24th at the FunHause in Toronto. A possible SACRIFICE reunion may also occur. Date and venue information will be revealed soon. According to SMN, German Death Metallers NECROPHAGIST has officially signed a wordwide deal with Relapse Records. […]

May 06, 2004

PSYKRA will be participating in the "Local Heroes Contest" on May 08, 2004 in Ilsenburg at the Klima club.

May 05, 2004

Texas Death Metal freaks might have already stumbled over the name EXULCERATE since it is the malignant spawn rising from the ashes of Brutal Death Metal outfit PUTRILAGE (album "Devouring The Gutted", 1999). Although those guys have signed to United Guttural Records lately their two song Demo "Samples Of Sickness" is still available a s […]

May 04, 2004

The recording of the second KAAMOS full-length album has been completed and will be entitled "Lucifer Rising" A total of 10 tracks were recorded and are expected to be out after the summer through Candlelight / PHD.

May 03, 2004

According to the official CANNIBAL CORPSE website (www.cannibalcorpse.net) longtime guitarist Jack Owen decided to leave the band. Here’s his official statement: "After 15 years with Cannibal Corpse, I’ve decided to leave the group. My heart just wasn’t in it anymore, and it was reflected in my appearance on stage. Times change, and I just don’t […]

May 02, 2004

HIRAX have just been signed by Mausoleum Records. The label will be releasing their brandnew CD, "The New Age of Terror" on May 15th 2004. According to a recent press release, HOUWITSER have canceled all upcoming gigs and are currently looking for a new drummer due to to Aad Kloosterwaard’s (ex-SINISTER) recent announcement that his […]

May 01, 2004

MORTUARY I.O.D. will be performing at the Waldrock Festival in Burgum, the Netherlands, on June 19th this year. The complete billing reads like this: Exodus, Testament, Finntroll, Within Temptation, Transport League, Cannibal Corpse, Monster Magnet, Slapshot, Hate Breed, Fear Factory, My Dying Bride, Death Angel, Twisted Sister and Cradle Of Filth. www.waldrock.nl. In related news […]

April 27, 2004

Northern Quebec’s NECRONOMICON are planning some North American touring for later this year, in support of their newest release, "The Sacred Medicines", the long awaited follow-up to "Pharaoh Of Gods" and debut for Skyscraper Records. In related news, Necronomicon are still searching for a full time female vocalist. Interested parties may get in touch at: […]

April 23, 2004

As the first Danish Metal band, EXMORTEM will release a DVD later in the year. Exmortem will record the entire show at the Fee Festival, plus make footage in the studio and other clips. The Release date of the MCD " Pest Campaign" has been delayed again. It is supposed to be out at the […]

April 22, 2004

Sad news for all fans of Swedish old school Death Metal: REPUGNANT no longer exists! According to guitar player Sid E Burns, who’s also playing guitar and screaming in SCURVY "Repugnant is dead, the album is mixed and will hopefully be mastered and released during this year. Our recent Finland tour was the last shows […]

April 21, 2004

Sweden’s brutal Death Metal horde INSISION recently finished the recordings for their next album "Revealed And Worshipped". The album was produced by Mieszko from Nasum at Soundlab Studios in Sweden and features the following tracks: ‘No Belief’, ‘The Foul Smell Of Humans’, ‘Imminent Vision’, ‘In The Gallows’, ‘The Cleansing’, ‘Revealed And Worshipped’, ‘The Unrest’, ‘Grotesque […]

April 20, 2004

MORBID ANGEL and UNEARTH have scheduled in-store appearances at the Relapse Records Retail store (608 South 4th in Philadelphia, PA) on Tuesday, April 20th. Unearth will appear at 4:00 PM while Morbid Angel will follow at 4:30 PM. CHILDREN OF BODOM has recently recorded new stuff for the upcoming EP-release. The recording was done in […]

April 14, 2004

UNHOLY GHOST, the new band featuring DIABOLIC founding members Aantar Lee Coates (drums), Paul Ouellette (bass / vox), Jerry Mortellaro (guitars), and PESSIMIST founder / guitarist Kelly McLauchlin have set the release date for their debut CD "Torrential Reign" for April 20, 2004 through Olympic / Century Media Records. "Torrential Reign" was recorded at D.O.W. […]

April 12, 2004

In an online studio diary at their official website (www.carnalforge.com), CARNAL FORGE have revealed the tracklisting for their forthcoming new album, "Aren’t You Dead Yet", due out through Century Media this June, and through Soundholic in Japan. Tracks to appear on the release include: ‘Decades Of Despair’, ‘My Suicide’, ‘Burn Them Alive’, ‘Waiting For Sundown’, […]

April 08, 2004

The old EXMORTEM drummer Reno Kiilerich is the new drummer of DIMMU BORGIR. The last album of LOST SOULS "Ubermensch" was voted best Metal album of 2003 in Poland.

April 06, 2004

HIDDEN IN THE FOG have been signed by the German company Twilight-Vertrieb GbR (www.twilight-vertrieb.com). The CD "Abstract Maelstrom Paragon" will be released worldwide via Twilight on May 03, 2004. The completely new-composed debut album is scheduled for next winter. For more info go to: www.hiddeninthefog.com According to the official club website (www.thefrontline.be) INCANTATION and FUNERUS […]

April 05, 2004

DESTRUCTION‘s official website (www.destruction.de) reports that the limited edition digipak version of the band’s "Live Discharge – 20 Years Of Total Destruction DVD" has sold out in Europe after only 10 days in release. A second pressing (including the bonus "Alive Devastation" CD) is in stores now. The DVD will be released in North America […]

April 01, 2004

DHG‘s Mr Fixit and DARKTHRONE‘s Fenriz will be featured in a ‘Black Metal – 10 years later’ article in the forthcoming issue of UK’s magazine, "Bizarre" where current managing editor, Matt Potter traces the development of the genre. Whilst DHG are still busy recording the follow up to 1999’s ‘666 International’, Darkthrone are getting themselves […]

March 30, 2004

Black Metal legends, THORNS‘ mastermind, Snorre Ruch has been keeping busy with a variety of extra musical activities involving interesting exponents of the art world since the band’s long awaited and much acclaimed self-titled debut in 2002. In the past few months alone, Snorre has created Thorns Ltd, a separate outlet from Thorns, dedicated to […]

March 29, 2004

PECCATUM (featuring none other than ex-EMPEROR singer / guitarist Ihsahn and wife Ihriel) have set May 25th as the official North American release date for their new album, "Lost In Reverie", through The End Records (April 19th in Europe via Mnemosyne Productions / Voices Music). Also, Peccatum have revamped their website. Please visit www.peccatum.com for […]

March 26, 2004

GEHENNA‘s long awaited third album on Moonfog will be delayed for a further couple of months as the band’s driving force, Sanrabb will be busy playing additional guitar on Mayhem’s upcoming European tour. Relaxing at Oslo’s most (in)famous pub, Elm Street, after a hard day’s rehearsal with the legendary Black Metal fourpiece, Sanrabb stressed his […]

March 25, 2004

Trauma Records from Colombia is releasing a limited edition CD (500 hand numbered copies) of DECEASED, entitled "Legions Of Arrggghhhh". The CD features 74 minutes of demo material and unreleased songs. For further info contact J. Claros from Trauma Records at: traumarkhan@hotmail.com

March 22, 2004

TORTURE KILLER started writing material for their second album, tentatively titled "Multiple Counts Of Murder". Some songtitles to appear on the album are ‘Obsessed In Homicide’, ‘Another Random Killing’, ‘A Violent Scene Of Death’ and ‘Cannibal Gluttony’. Torture Killer is also confirmed to support Vader on the Finnish dates of their upcoming Scandinavian Tour. Last […]

March 20, 2004

RESURRECTED are currently negotiating with some labels concerning a new deal and are furthermore working hard on the new material for their new album to be released beginning of next year. ‘Until You Kill Yourself’ and ‘Hidden By Disguise’ are two news tracks which will be presented live at the band’s upcoming shows. For all […]

March 14, 2004

DESTRUCTION‘s "Eternal Devastation" (1986) and "Infernal Overkill" (1985) albums have been reissued in Europe through Steamhammer on limited edition picture disc vinyl (1,000 copies). CREST OF DARKNESS have revealed through their official website (www.crestofdarkness.com) that they are rehearsing with an extra guitarist, Kjell Arne Hubred, for their upcoming live dates. The first date that the […]

March 13, 2004

THE CHASM have finally set up a recording date to start the production of the new album "The Spell of Retribution" (tentative title), on April 19th. The record will be tracked down at Soto Sound Studios in Palatine, IL and produced by Daniel Corchado. THE CHASM have written ten new songs with an approximate running […]

March 11, 2004

The long awaited third album from HEATHEN is scheduled for release on March 31, 2004 and entitled "Recovered". The band began this project in 1992, but tracks remained archived and unfinished until 2003 when, with the help of engineer and co-producer Rob Beaton, the salvaged early recordings were completed for the new 9 song disc. […]

March 09, 2004

TEARS OF DECAY have recorded two new songs for a split release with Brodequin which will be out in April / May on Cudgel Agency. Additionally a split tape with Gorezone is planned, to be released only in Mexico. For further information, check out www.tears-of-decay.de

March 08, 2004

INSISION entered Sound Lab Studio in Orebro, Sweden yesterday to begin work on their forthcoming album, tentatively titled "Revealed And Worshipped". The album is being produced by NASUM guitarist Mieszko Talarczykand and the band promise to "deliver audio violence like never before." In other news, Insision are also confirmed for the Mega Metal festival being […]

March 07, 2004

HIRAX are currently putting the finishing touches on their latest studio recording "The New Age Of Terror". The album is being recorded and produced by Michael Rozon (Melvins, Adrenaline O.D.) at Speed Semen Clove Factory in North Hollywood, CA. "This is going to be our most powerful record to date", vocalist Katon De Pena said. […]

March 01, 2004

The upcoming Brutal Domination Tour 2004 will feature INTERNAL SUFFERING, INCINERATE, STABWOUND and EMETH. The tour will sweep through the US this summer, from the last weekend in July, through the Central Illinois Metalfest on August 13th / 14th. Stay tuned for dates, to be announced soon. US Black / Death Metal act RESUSCITATOR (www.resuscitator.net) […]

February 23, 2004

Nuclear Blast have confirmed that DEATH ANGEL‘s forthcoming album, "The Art Of Dying", will be released in the US on May 4th. As previously reported, "The Art Of Dying" will hit the stores in Europeon April 27th. The album features the following tracklisting: ‘Thrown To The Wolves’, ‘5 Steps Of Freedom’, ‘Thicker Than Blood’, ‘The […]

February 21, 2004

After another period of silence we figured it was about time to get some first hand, updated information from Rick Cortez of California’s SADISTIC INTENT about the current status of one of the best Death Metal bands around these days: "We have been rehearsing with our new guitar player! We tried out a few guys […]

February 19, 2004

Steve Cannon, editor-in-chief of the world’s oldest and longest running Internet-based music magazine Vibrations of Doom, has joined the reunited Atlanta thrash band HALLOWS EVE. "It all started with an interest in getting an interview with HALLOWS EVE", explained Steve. "Tommy Stewart and I discussed what it would take to get this band back together. […]

February 15, 2004

BLOODY SIGN have begun negotiations with Ibex Moon Records (label created by John Mc Entee from Incantation) for the pressing and the promotion of their album "Vana Vigala Loits". For further info, check out the band’s website www.bloodysign.fr.st

February 09, 2004

VADER have begun recording their forthcoming, as-yet-untitled new album. The band’s drummer, Doc, is now in Hertz Studio recording his parts, which will be finished off in PR studios later. The remaining members of the band will enter the studio on February 16th to complete recording the guitars and vocals. HYPOCRISY‘s forthcoming new album, "Arrival", […]

February 05, 2004

The MORBIDE FESTSPIELE 6,66 VHS-video is currently in the production stage with a scheduled release for late February. You can expect live footage from Bonestorm, Harmony Dies, Eminenz, Blood, Manos, Ingrowing, Hellblazer, Birdflesh, Desecration, Prostitute Disfigurement, Neuraxis and Exhumed. IMMORTAL RITES‘ debut album "Art Of Devolution" was produced by Alex Krull (ATROCITY) at Mastersound Studios. […]

February 02, 2004

WINDS have completed work on their forthcoming new album, "The Imaginary Direction Of Time", due out through The End Records in April. "The Imaginary Direction Of Time" features the following tracklisting: ‘What Is Beauty’, ‘Sounds Like Desolation’, ‘Theory Of Relativity’, ‘Visions Of Perfection’, ‘The Fireworks Of Genesis’, ‘Under The Stars’, ‘A Moment For Reflection’, ‘Time […]

February 01, 2004

Thanx to all people and bands involved that made yesterday’s completely SOLD OUT VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE 10th Anniversary Festival such a big success!! We feel very sorry for all those of you who couldn’t get in anymore (next time we certainly have to book a bigger venue!) and for some of the technical problems. […]

January 29, 2004

SUFFOCATION are currently recording their new album "Souls To Deny" at New York’s Full Force Studios with engineer Joe Cincotta. The band’s first full album of new material since 1995’s "Pierced From Within" also marks the band’s first full length album for Relapse Records. Advance song titles include ‘Souls To Deny’, ‘Deceit’, ‘Subconsciously Enslaved’, ‘Surgery […]

January 27, 2004

According to IN AETERNUM‘s David Larsson, yesterday’s BATHORY album title news should be considered nothing but a bad joke of Quorthon on all magazine editors around the world. The Swedish album title "Dra Ballen I Gruset Grabber" translated means something like "Drag your dick in gravel (dirt)"… From Beyond Productions have signed the Finnish old […]

January 26, 2004

Having renegotiated their contract with Nuclear Blast, IN FLAMES will now release their new album, "Soundtrack To Your Escape", through the label on April 6th. The release will be out in Europe on March 29th. According to CHILDREN OF BODOM‘s official website (www.cobhc.com), the band are one of the nominees for the biggest annual awards […]

January 24, 2004

Poland’s Still Dead Productions have recently announced the signing of PSYCHOMANTHIUM. This is the new band of former PROTECTOR vocalist Martin Missy. The line-up also features members of Arkham 13, Unearthly Trance (Rise Above Records) and Catastrophic (Metal Blade Records). Their upcoming debut CD will be called "Death Attack", named after Missy’s old band which […]

January 21, 2004

Terje "Valfar" Bakken, vocalist of Norway’s Folk / Black Metal act WINDIR, was found dead on January 16, 2004. The reason of his death is still uncertain as of yet. Bakken only became 25 years old. Rest in peace! If anyone can get us a picture, we will gladly add him to our "R.I.P." section […]

January 20, 2004

Bay Area Thrash Metal veterans TESTAMENT have been confirmed to play this year’s Bang Your Head festival at the Messegelände of Balingen, Germany, on the 25th and 26th of June. This addition gets the festival’s band line-up close to completion: 21 of the 22 bands scheduled to perform are officially by now, the last and […]

January 18, 2004

Nuclear Blast has confirmed that former IMMORTAL / present GRIMFIST drummer Horgh has officially joined HYPOCRISY. Horgh replaces Lars Szöke who had been with the band since their debut "Penetralia" in 1992. HYPOCRISY hit the road with CANNIBAL CORPSE, EXHUMED and VILE on February 12 in Houston, Texas. DONG OPEN AIR, scheduled for July 16th […]

January 15, 2004

THE CHASM has finally an official forum, created and hosted by www.SMNNews.com. You can register yourselves at the following direct URL: www.smnnews.com/board/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=14. As for the news regarding the bands current activities, here’s some info directly from Daniel: "2004 has finally arrived, and with it a lot of projects will finally start to take shape. Most […]

January 11, 2004

Germany’s PARTY SAN FESTIVAL, which will take place August 12th-14th have now confirmed the following acts: DISMEMBER, CARPATHIAN FOREST, GOREROTTED, VOMITORY, ENSIFERUM, DISFEAR, ZYKLON, MISERY INDEX, HATESPHERE, PUNGENT STENCH, GRAVEWORM, PURGATORY, INCAPACITY. More acts will be announced soon. The new Swedish Metal band DECEIVER, featuring members of MAZE OF TORMENT and SERPENT OBSCENE, will enter […]

January 10, 2004

Mikael Sjöstrand, drummer of Swedish Thrash / Death Metallers HYPNOSIA, has died due to skin cancer on January 08, 2004. Rest In Peace buddy!

January 09, 2004

Danish extreme Death Metallers EXMORTEM will record the follow-up to 2002’s "Pestilence Empire" in May / June at The Antfarm Studio ( Aarhus ) with Tue Madsen behind the desk. No title has been set for the album yet, but a few "working" titles are: "Nihilistic Contentment", "Graveside Mourning Ritual" and "Parasite Paradise". The material […]

January 08, 2004

UNHOLY GHOST, who have just emerged from Diet Of Worms Studios (Tampa, FL) with producer Juan "Punchy" Gonzales, are excited to announce that their debut CD "Torrential Reign" is finally complete. The band is 100% stoked and fans should expect this to be a stellar release! Artwork for the CD is currently being completed and […]

January 05, 2004

CEPHALIC CARNAGE will be filming for their upcoming DVD, Live At Your Mom’s House, on Friday, January 23rd, 2004 at the Ogden Theater in Denver, CO. Support will come from NOISEAR and CONTROL ELEMENT. According to their website, SKINLESS have completed work on their forthcoming DVD called "Skinflick". The band says that they’ll have "Many […]

December 31, 2003

Unfortunately LUNAR AURORA had to cancel their appearance on our 10th Anniversary Festival that will take place on January 31, 2004 at the Wehrschloß in Bremen, Germany. Replacing them on the bill will be fellow Black Metallers SECRETS OF THE MOON. For all further info on the whole event check out our festival site www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/festival

December 22, 2003

ACHERON are back with their new album, "Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood", through Black Lotus Records. The album is available in a slipcase edition, limited to 1,000 copies. Being called the "darkest and most ferocious album of their career", the disc was recorded at Mars Recording Compound (MUSHROOMHEAD, EARTH CRISIS) and features members of INCANTATION, WOLFEN […]

December 18, 2003

Earache have just signed Norway’s BLOOD RED THRONE to a worldwide multi-album deal.

December 17, 2003

The tickets for our 10th anniversary festival on January 31, 2004 have finally arrived. Contact nhashi@web.de for all further ordering info. DRAWN AND QUARTERED are currently finishing songs for a split 7" with CARRIONED from Spain, to be released on Carcoma Corporea Records sometime in the near future. It will be available in splatter gore […]

December 15, 2003

ANATA will officially release their Wicked World debut, "Under A Stone With No Inscription", in the US on February 24th, 2003. As previously reported, the album features the following tracklisting: ‘Shackled To Guilt’, ‘A Problem Yet To Be Solved’, ‘Entropy Within’, ‘Dance To The Song Of Apathy’, ‘Sewerages Of The Mind’, ‘Built On Sand’, ‘Under […]

December 12, 2003

To celebrate NIFELHEIM‘s 13th year of existence Sweden’s I Hate Records will release a limited edition (1.000 copies) vinyl LP of the band at the end of December. It’ll be called "13 Years" and features unreleased versions of songs, cover tunes and live-stuff.

December 09, 2003

Denmark’s EXMORTEM have made an agreement with Unique Leader Records for the release of their "US Berzerker Campaign" CD, which will be out in the US / Canada on February 10, 2004. This CD will include the full "Berzerker Legions" album, plus 6 bonus tracks. The release will be followed up by a US tour […]

December 05, 2003

After three years of existence and two albums released, Mexico’s RAVAGER will split up. The main causes of this decision are personal differences between the members and serious musical problems. Antimo and Oscar will form another band in the tradition of RAVAGER.

December 03, 2003

INCANTATION and Tumba Records would like to apologize to the Chilean Metal fans because Incantation are unable to play on their "Rotting With Your Christ" South American tour due to the Chilean promoter (Art Productions) has been missing for some time now and has not been in touch with the band or Tumba Records (Incantation’s […]

November 30, 2003

CARPATHIAN FOREST frontman Nattefrost has inked a deal with Season Of Mist for the release of his new solo album, "Blood And Vomit". The album is due out through the label early in 2004. After a long absence from the digital world, PENUMBRA now have a fully up to date and new website. Check it […]

November 27, 2003

COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN recently got signed by Season Of Mist. "Deciphering The Soul", the band’s debut for the label, was recorded at Mana Studio in Tampa, FL with engineer Shawn Ohtani (mixed and Mastered by Eric Rutan) and will be released on February 23, 2004. The band consists of Sean Baxter (bass, vocals), Kevin […]

November 26, 2003

On December 15, 2003 SOILWORK are releasing a new mini CD through Listenable Records, featuring old tracks and stuff that had been unreleased in Europe and USA, from their "Steelbath Suicide" and "Chainheart Machine" period. The tracklisting is as follows: ‘Burn’ (DEEP PURPLE cover), ‘Disingrated Skies’, ‘Shadow Child’ (first version), ‘Egypt’ (MERCYFUL FATE cover) and […]

November 24, 2003

You can check out the new EXMORTEM cover of the AUTOPSY classic ‘Critical Madness’ as an MP3 version at www.exmortem.com. The track will be part of the band’s upcoming "Pest Campaign" EP and will also be released on a 7" very soon. It was recorded the old school way on 16 tracks in an obscure […]

November 21, 2003

In December ARTHEMESIA will start the pre-production for their upcoming "ShamaNatahS" album. The band will record demo-versions of the songs ‘Patheme’, ‘The Order Of The Opposite Force’, ‘ShamaNatahS’ and ‘Transcendental Mindflow – Into The Cosmos Unknown’. According to bandleader Valtias the band can announce a new drummer soon: "We are very optimistic about the drummer-situation, […]

November 18, 2003

The new CENTINEX album "Decadence – Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos" will be released in March 2004 through Candlelight. Exact dates tba soon. The limited vinyl version will surface through Hells Headbangers in May.

November 17, 2003

In the beginning of 2004 Blazing Productions will release "A Legend of Power", the full length of Danish old school Black Metallers DEMON REALM. More information will be announced as soon as they are available, on the following two sites: www.blazing.ws and www.demonrealm.dk

November 16, 2003

The release of the upcoming RESURRECTED DVD "Stillborn Penetration" had to be postponed to January 2004 due to the fact that all pressing plants are booked tight for the upcoming Christmas business. The DVD will contain two full length shows (this year’s "Party-San Open Air" and the "NRW Deathfest 2003"), a picture gallery and some […]

November 13, 2003

PROFANITY are currently working on new songs for their third full length CD "HateRed Hell Within". There’s still three songs to write, but if everything goes as planned they will enter the studio next spring to record. Labels that are interested in releasing the album should get in touch with the band at tom@profanity.de. Further […]

November 12, 2003

ANTHRAX have been confirmed to play the Bang Your Head Festival 2004. More infos under: www.bang-your-head.de/

November 09, 2003

The already announced ORDER FROM CHAOS compilation "Imperium: The Apocalyptic Visions" will be split into two separate releases by Merciless Records. The first volume with the "Inhumanities" demo, live tracks from 1994 and a December 1988 rehearsal is slated for a March / April 2004 release. Volume II will contain "Demo I", B-sides from other […]

November 08, 2003

The new ARMAGEDDA album "Only True believers…" will be released on limited 666 LP via From Beyond Productions. BARBATOS is planning both a USA / West Coat and European tour with cult Metal outfit NME in the first months of 2004. After years of near inavailability Displeased Records closed a deal with Norwegian BORKNAGAR for […]

November 03, 2003

GOD AMONG INSECTS are a new Death Metal group composed of ENTOMBED bassist Jorgen Sandstrom (vocals), THE PROJECT HATE guitarist Lord K, SANCTIFICATION bassist Tomas Elofsson and VOMITORY drummer Tobias Gustafsson. The band plan to release their debut album in 2004. More details to follow. Two more bands have just been confirmed for BANG YOUR […]

November 01, 2003

New Jersey’s sick Death Metal weirdos MASS PSYCHOSIS, who released two excellent albums a couple of years back ("Face" in 1995 and "Necroporno" in ’97) have finally decided to return to the scene. The band already recorded a very promising, yet rough sounding demo of a brandnew track entitled ‘In Rapture’, which made Poland’s Still […]

October 29, 2003

I Hate Records have just released a PROTECTOR compilation CD, entitled "Echoes From The Past" (limited edition, 1.000 copies), that includes the band’s 1986 demo, their first mini-LP "Misanthropy" (1987) and the LP "Golem" (1988). 68 minutes of old school Thrash Metal and a 24-page-booklet (with lots of photos, lyrics, biography). You can order yourself […]

October 28, 2003

Spencer Prewett from Victoria, Canada is the new drummer in Germany’s IMPURE. Spencer, whi is currently still living in Canada, will move to Germany in January / February 2004 after he completed all visa matters and organisational things. The band is looking forward to jam with him, to prepare the recordings for their third full […]

October 27, 2003

CENTINEX (www.centinex.org) have announced that Ronnie Bergerståhl (JULIE LAUGHS NOMORE, AMARAN) has joined the band as their new full time drummer. Bassist Martin Schulman comments, "We are very proud to have him on board. He is an excellent skinsman and devoted to the scene so we are ready to strike, deadlier than ever". Chief Spires […]

October 26, 2003

SADUS recently posted the following sad news on their website www.sadus.tk: "I regret to inform you that we, Sadus, have to postpone the tour for December. The cancellation is the result of a very extremely fragile and urgent family situation. To be more specific – Jon Allen, our drummer has been dealing with the health […]

October 22, 2003

Relapse Records recording artists NILE will see their new video for the song ‘Sarcophagus’ premier on this weekend’s edition of MTV2’s "Headbanger’s Ball". "Headbanger’s Ball" airs Saturdays from 10-12 PM EST on MTV2 in the US. The conceptual ‘Sarcophagus’ video, from NILE’s heralded "In Their Darkened Shrines" album, was directed and filmed by acclaimed director […]

October 18, 2003

SATAN will not play at "Keep It True 2004", because SKYCLAD are planning a tour around this time and therefore it ain’t possible for the SATAN members Steve Ramsey and Graeme English to play at the Keep It True festival.

October 17, 2003

ANAEL and MELCHESH are looking for a location between Berlin and Amsterdam to play on December 24, 2003. If anyone is interested to organize this gig for them, contact Seraphackh (ANAEL) at: anael666@freenet.de

October 14, 2003

EMINENCE, the Brazilian band that features former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo Guedz on bass, have finalized the track ‘Listening’ for their new album, "Humanology" (17 songs), to be released through Switzerland’s label Timeless Productions. The follow-up to 1999’s "Chaotic System" has been recorded during August 2003 at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas with veteran producer […]

October 13, 2003

Florida Death Metal legend MONSTROSITY have a new album out. "Rise To Power" has been released in the US on September, 23rd via Conquest Music. The line up for the album is Jason Avery (vocals), Tony Norman (guitars), Lee Harrison (drums), Sam Molina (guitars) and Mike Poggione (bass). The full track listing is as follows: […]

October 12, 2003

Raven Music has announced that Israels technical Death Metallers ETERNAL GRAY are currently recording at Sweden’s Abyss Studio with Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL) with a tentative early 2004 release planned. Filling in on drum duties will be Dirk Verbeuren from SCARVE and ABORTED. ‘Lost In Silence’, a demo from the upcoming album, can be download […]

October 11, 2003

The organizers of the German Keep It True Festival are proud to confirm another NWOBHM legend: CLOVEN HOOF (with singer Russ North) will play all their classics including ‘Gates Of Gehenna’, ‘Highlander’, etc. Now there is only one band missing on the billing. Stay tuned and hail to England! All further info you will find, […]

October 10, 2003

The URL for the OLD SCHOOL DEMO RESOURCE / DEMON666 has changed. You can find the website at the following address now: www.wrecking-crew.de/demon666 Polands Death Metal merchants DEVILYN finally starts working again. It took some time after the release of "The Past Against The Future" and "Artefact", and all the personal switches together with dismission […]

October 09, 2003

VOMITORY is due to record their fifth full-length album in December. The recording will take place at Studio Kuling, Örebro / Sweden together with producer Henrik Larsson. The yet untitled album will be released in March 2004. VOMITORY bassplayer / vocalist, Erik Rundqvist, announces his departure from the vocal duties in the band, continuing to […]

October 07, 2003

After a highly successful "Blasphemy in Brazil" tour in 2001, INCANTATION is now returning, this time hitting more South American countries making it their most complete South American tour to date. The band looks forward to this tour and would like to thank all the deathbangers from South America for all their long time support, […]

October 06, 2003

Two more bands have just been confirmed to join the band line-up of BANG YOUR HEAD 2004. First addition are Hardrock veterans U.F.O., who’ll play up in some high-class line-up consisting of Phil Mogg (vocals, guitar), Pete Way (bass), Paul Raymond (keyboards), Vinnie Moore (guitar) and Jason Bonham, son of late LED ZEPPELIN-drummer John Bonham. […]

October 03, 2003

Israels Grind / Metalcore band HAND MADE GOD will enter CCR studios in Belgium on the 14th of December in order to record their debut album. On the December 12, 2003 the band will play a show in Weerts (NL) with the Belgian acts Leng Tch’e and Maggots. More shows will be confirmed soon. You […]

October 02, 2003

Norway’s CHTON and Scotland’s MAN MUST DIE have been signed by Retribute Records (www.retributerecords.com). CHTON’s debut full length currently under the working title of "Chtonian Lifecode" will be recorded at Godt Selskap studio (home of the latest releases from Necrophagia and Wurdulak) to be released in Spring 2004 and is supposed to be "essential listening […]

October 01, 2003

DEATH BY DAWN will be playing a show in Steinfurt ("Talentschuppen") on October 10, 2003 with a special guest appearance of Martin van Drunen! Veteran German Thrashers TANKARD are preparing to enter Stage One studio in Bühne, Germany with producer Andy Classen to begin recording their new album, "Beast Of Bourbon". Among the tracks set […]

September 29, 2003

The band line-up of 2004’s installment of BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL gains shape rapidly. The first twelve of an overall of 22 bands for that event taking place at the Messegelände of Balingen on the 25th and 26th of June are booked. The latest acts to join that line-up are 80s US Metal legend SHOK […]

September 28, 2003

Detroit based Metalheads HALLOWEEN (US) will play next year’s KEEP IT TRUE festival on April 10 in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. The organizers will arrange a similar show for the band as they have it in the States. This is the first time for HALLOWEEN to play in Europe. Further festival details you will find here: www.keep-it-true.de

September 27, 2003

As most of you have probably found out in the meantime already, the SHINING / BLOODLINE / URGEHAL tour unfortunately had to be cancelled. To let you know more about the reasons, we figured it would be a good idea to publish SHINING’s complete press statement, which should clear up all possible rumors and false […]

September 25, 2003

Israels brutal Death Metallers ARMILOS are the latest act to be confirmed for the METALIST FESTIVAL, the first ever Metal festival of Israel which will take place at "Hangar 11" in the see port of Tel-Aviv on the 16th of October 2003. ARMILOS are just about to finish the mixing for their debut album which […]

September 21, 2003

From now on you can already order tickets for the KEEP IT TRUE 2004 FESTIVAL. Tickets are 13,- Euro plus 1,- Euro for shipping. Just send an email to bestellung@keep-it-true.de or have a look at the festival’s website: www.keep-it-true.de. The second edition of this event will take place on April 10, 2004 in Lauda-Königshofen (GER), […]

September 20, 2003

Razorback Records will be doing a brand new full-length CD with Japans kings of insane grind, GORE BEYOND NECROPSY in 2004. For more info check out www.razorbackrecords.com/gbn.htm, www.gorebeyondnecropsy.com or www.razorbackrecords.com Germany’s DISINFECT asked us to publish the following request: "Hi everyone!! We’re looking for a fast highspeed drummer with an openminded professionel attitude and a […]

September 19, 2003

The first ever Israeli Metal festival METALIST FESTIVAL will take place at the "Hangar 11" in Tel-Aviv on the 16th of October 2003 – during "Sookot" holiday. The festival will host about 17 Black / Death / Thrash / Heavy Metal acts, 3 of them from abroad. This is also the first oportunity to see […]

September 18, 2003

HEADHUNTER D.C. have replaced bassplayer Alex Mendonça and drummer Thiago Nogueira with Zulbert Buery (formerly of Inoculation) and Daniel Beans respectively. The first gig with this new line-up already took place in Vitória da Conquista, BA on August 23 and the next ones are in Feira de Santana, BA on October 04 and at this […]

September 17, 2003

Here’s an official press statement we just received from MORRIGAN: "After we saw, that Baldur stands totally under the command of his girlfriend, and that he has not the mental strength to break the chains of this amazonian masterhood we kicked him out of the band, because we don’t need such a weak subject in […]

September 16, 2003

TORRENTIAL REIGN has completed writing material and is planning to enter D.O.W. Studios in November with producer Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez (MORBID ANGEL), to record the debut album "Torrential Reign", which is scheduled for an early 2004 release on Olympic / Century Media. UNHOLY GHOST have returned from a very successful performance at this year’s Las […]

September 15, 2003

THE HAUNTED have issued the following message via their website, www.the-haunted.com: "The touring season for "One Kill Wonder" is now over. We’d like to thank all of our fans all over the world for supporting our tours – see you on the next tour. Right now, we’ve started rehearsing for our forthcoming 4th CD, so […]

September 11, 2003

CANNIBAL CORPSE will be heading back to the studio on September 15th, 2003 to start the recording process for the follow up to "Gore Obsessed". The band will once again record at Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso, TX with Neil Kernon. More information including the album title will be announced shortly.

September 10, 2003

ARALLU have just released their 1st DVD entitled "Visual Chaos Invasion". The DVD features 12 live songs from 2 concerts and 2 promo clips. Arallu will enter Noise studio in Israel in October for the recording of their yet untitled 3rd album. The recording line-up is Butchered – Vox, guitar & bass, Avi – guitar […]

September 09, 2003

Brazil’s hyperspeed Death Metal act HORNED GOD have signed with Listenable for the release of their new album "Chaos Bringer Of All Revelations". The band features ex-REBAELLIUN guitarist Fabianno De Penna. The album contains 9 songs and an intro. Some titles are ‘War Goes On’, ‘Envenomed To Survive’ and ‘Calling Upon The 4 Spirits Of […]

September 08, 2003

TORTURE KILLER‘s album "For Maggots To Devour" got refused to be printed at the cd-factory. Official reason was that the artwork and the lyrical content were too shocking. But Karmageddon Media already found a new cd-factory, so the release will not be delayed any longer than necessary. Torture Killer from Finland plays groovy, old school […]

September 07, 2003

You can now download the new DESTRUCTION video, ‘Desecrators (Of The New Age)’ at the band’s website, www.destruction.de. The track is pulled from the band’s forthcoming album, "Metal Discharge", due out through Nuclear Blast Germany on September 22nd and the first run will feature a limited bonus CD including demo material, cover tracks and an […]

September 05, 2003

After the VOICES staff has been provided, there are 5 new VOICES Shirts left (3 in XL and 2 in XXL). They’re black with the VOICES logo in blood red on front (no back print). Screen Stars / Fruit of the Loom. 100% cotton. Click here for a pic. If you want one: they’re 8,- […]

September 04, 2003

Sweden’s VISCERAL BLEEDING will be releasing their second CD through Retribute. Expect an early 2004 release featuring songs like ‘Fed To The Dogs’, ‘Merely Parts Remain’, ‘Fire Took His Face’ and ‘Clenched Fist Obedience’. The band is also looking for shows at the moment, specifically in Holland, Belgium and Germany between November 06, 2003 and […]

September 03, 2003

KARMAGEDDON MEDIA (ex-Hammerheart Records; for further details see yesterdays news) will put out several albums within the next couple of months. Here’s the exact release schedule. October 06, 2003: TORTURE KILLER – "For Maggots To Devour" CD and NOCTURNUS – "The Nocturnus Demos" digi-CD. October 20, 2003: AETERNUS – "Beyond The Wandering Moon" CD, "… […]

September 02, 2003

Holland’s HAMMERHEART RECORDS is no more! Here’s an official press statement from Guido Heijnens: "After months of thinking, talking, evaluating plans and contracts HAMMERHEART RECORDS have decided to call it a day!!! But we are not simply leaving all this behind… how could we ever??? Both owners Peter van Ool and Guido Heijnens have decided […]

September 01, 2003

The band line-up of 2004’s installment of BANG YOUR HEAD FESTIVAL gains shape rapidly. The first ten of an overall of 22 bands for that event taking place at the Messegelände of Balingen on the 25th and 26th of June are booked. The latest acts to join that lineup are GOTTHARD, 80s US Metal legend […]

August 26, 2003

On the 3rd of November Metal Blade Records will release a CANNIBAL CORPSE boxset entitled "15 Year Killing Spree" to celebrate the band’s 15th birthday. The set will include three CDs and one DVD. This boxset WILL NOT be released in Germany! It will be released in all other countries, but not in Germany for […]

August 25, 2003

KONKHRA have just confirmed their headlining European Tour as well as their first ever performance in Israel, on Oct. 16th as part of the Metalist Festival. The tour hits the following countries so far: Germany, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Israel. The band is currently in the […]

August 24, 2003

Swedish Death Metal maniacs INSISION are currently working on new material for their forthcoming second album for Wicked World / Earache Records, which will hopefully be released in early 2004. At this point the band has the following seven songs finished: ‘Havoc’, ‘Immanent Vision’, ‘No Belief’, ‘Plague Mass’, ‘The Foul Smell Of Humans’, ‘In The […]

August 17, 2003

Poland’s Still Dead Productions is going to release a 6-song MCD by EVISICIUM within the next months. The disc will be entitled "Underneath The Buried" and contains the band’s three demo songs (totally re-mastered with new vocal tracks though) as well as three brandnew tunes. The complete tracklist reads like this: ‘Buzzard Feeding Frenzy’, ‘Underneath […]

August 15, 2003

SEVERE TORTURE have recruited an extra guitarplayer to their line-up: "We met Marvin (Blo.Torch) during the Cannibal Corpse tour last year were he played (guest) guitar for Dew-Scented. Currently we are writing stuff for the upcoming album based on 2 guitars and it sounds absolutely killer!!!" Unfortunately Severe Torture will not be able to participate […]

August 12, 2003

PROFANITY‘s online voting (where you could select the band’s next covertune) is over now. 5000 people participated in it and have chosen OBITUARY’s ‘Slowly We Rot’. In early September the band will head for Tel Aviv, Israel to play a headliner show at the Maccabi Music Factory club and next year PROFANITY will finally play […]

August 11, 2003

Here’s an official press statement, straight from the desk of SELBSTMORD SERVICES: "Selbstmord Services have been accused of being a rip-off label because of the turbulences we’ve had within the company. Well, this is certainly not the case as Selbstmord Services exist merely to spread propaganda., And does propaganda get around when not providing people […]

August 05, 2003

THE CROWN have finished the recordings for their brandnew album "Possessed 13" at Studio Fredman. It will be released in Europe as a limited edition double CD digipak first (no confirmation about the rest of the world yet), with different (but related) artwork. Here’s the final tracklist. Disc 1: ‘No Tomorrow’, ‘Face Of Destruction / […]

July 30, 2003

PLEURISY signed a worldwide recorddeal with SoulReaper Records (www.killermetal.com). The currently released new album "Dazed & Deranged" features new vocalist George Oosthoek (also Orphange). Musically it’s said to be "a combination of Edge of Sanity and Bolt Thrower and you’re not even half way…" Pleurisy’s debut album "Experience The Sacrilege" will be re-released by Baphomet […]

July 29, 2003

It looks like as if the upcoming ORDER FROM CHAOS record "Imperium: The Apocalyptic Visions" will even become a two CD (4 LP) set… We’ll keep you posted! AMON AMARTH‘s website (www.amonamarth.com) reports that the band have scheduled gigs in Austria and Israel. The dates are: July 26 – Hafen – Innsbruck, Austria and August […]

July 28, 2003

A new ORDER FROM CHAOS record in the works to be released by Merciless Records on CD and double LP later this year. It will be called "Imperium: The Apocalyptic Visions" and features the band’s second 1988 demo "Inhumanities," a particularly good rehearsal from Christmas 1988, and some live stuff. It will be about 75 […]

July 25, 2003

ORPHANED LAND will finally start recording their new album "Mabool" (hebrew for "The Flood") in early August. It is the band’s first offical release in seven years (the last album was "El Nora Alila" on Holy Records). Holland’s old school Deathmachine PENTACLE has worked very hard on new material and completed about 8 new songs […]

July 21, 2003

San Francisco Thrash Metal legends DEATH ANGEL (www.deathangel.com) are confirmed to perform at Toronto’s 360 Club (326 Queen Street West) on Saturday, September 13th. The concert, presented by The 360 & The Blood Brothers, also features performances from CLOVEN BLADE and guests. Tickets are $15 advance / $18 @ Door and will be on sale […]

July 17, 2003

Following in the footsteps of NASUM, Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Swedish grindcore sensation GADGET to a worldwide recording deal. The quartet will showcase their high-energy sound on their forthcoming Relapse debut, set for release in early 2004. GADGET (Rikard Olsson (guitar), William Blackmon (guitar / vocals / drums), Emil Englund […]

July 16, 2003

The English blood merchants GOREROTTED have signed a contract with Metal Blade Records just a few days ago. "They first draw our attention when we saw them two years ago at the ‘Fuck The Commerce’ festival", says a spokesperson of the label. "They were the fuckin’ best band on the whole festival! GOREROTTEDs first album […]

July 15, 2003

US Black / Deathers CRUCIFIER would like to spread the following message throughout the blackened veins of the Underground Metal scene: "BEHOLD! JESUS CHRIST, NAIL HIM TO THE CROSS!! CRUCIFIER’s "Stronger Than Passing Time" debut full-length, due to release in Summer 2003. This release of utter Hell comes to you from Death To Mankind Records […]

July 14, 2003

Norwegian band BORKNAGAR had to cancel their Summer-Breeze-appearance as they did not finish the recording of their new album in time. Latest additions to the SUMMER BREEZE-billing are AMORPHIS, THE CROWN, RAGE and NAGLFAR.

July 13, 2003

GOD DETHRONED have lined up the following summer dates: August 8 – Party-San Open Air Festival – Bad Berka, Germany, 23 – Summer Breeze Open Air – Abtsgmünd, Germany, 24 – Vienna Metal Fest – Vienna, Austria, 25 – E-Klub – Budapest, Hungary (with FINNTROLL) and September 9 – The Temple – Dublin, Ireland. DARKANE […]

July 08, 2003

We received these news from Germany’s most interesting underground Classic Metal festival, namely the KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL: "Hi friends, many of you are waiting for the replacement of DAMIEN THORNE. Two weeks before the festival it is almost impossible to get a replacement of the standard of a cult act. So we made the […]

July 06, 2003

OCCULT just left Stage-One-Studios in Germany where they recorded their 5th album "Elegy For The Weak" produced and engineered by Andy Classen. The album will be out in September on Painkiller Records, featuring the following tracks: ‘Disturbing The Dead’, ‘Nuclear Torment’, ‘Nocturnal Predator’, ‘Feel The Blade’, ‘Expire’, ‘Warbeast’, ‘Obsessed By The Grave’, ‘Slaughtering The Pigs’, […]

July 05, 2003

THE CHASM has exclusively been signed to Earache Records / Wicked World for the release of their upcoming seventh album. The plan at the moment is to record the new album in early 2004, but as a lot of things can happen in the rest of the year, any update or change will be posted […]

July 03, 2003

VADER are going to release a new mini-CD entitled "Blood" through Metal Blade Records on the 20th of October (European release date). It will include a few cuts from the "Revelations" recordings: ‘As The Fallen Rise’ (taken from Japanese version of "Revelations"), ‘Angel Of Death’ (Japanese version of the album and EP – released in […]

July 02, 2003

After their latest gig in Israel VADER parted ways with Simon (bass) due to some personal differences. Novy (well known for his participation in bands like BEHEMOTH and DEVILYN) has joined the band as his replacement. VADER will play their first show with the new line up on 19th of July in the Czech Republic.

June 30, 2003

INGURGITATING OBLIVION perform technical, dark, malicious tunes in the vein of acts such as Immolation, Incantation, Morbid Angel and, partially, Gorguts. This lunatic outfit mediates evilness that can best be described by referring to South American bands like Mortem, Imprecation, Shub-Niggurath etc. (although I.O.’s style sounds more modern, technical…). The band plans to enter a […]

June 28, 2003

The new DEW-SCENTED album "Impact" is done. The band managed to nail down all of the previously written 15 tracks together with Andy Classen at Stage One studio during the last weeks (May – June). The recording line-up consisted of Florian Müller – lead guitars, Hendrik Bache – lead guitars & bass, Leif Jensen – […]

June 23, 2003

PANZERCHRIST‘s forthcoming album, "Room Service", will be out through Mighty Music in September. Head to www.mightymusic.dk for MP3s. PYREXIA and their label, RexxCorp., has signed a three year exclusive distribution deal for North America and Europe with Crash Music. Look for a new album very soon. DIABOLIC (www.diabolicblastmasters.com) will release their fourth album, "Infinity Through […]

June 21, 2003

Old school Death Metal veterans SALEM will play a live concert in the Barbie Club (Tel Aviv) on July 9th, to support the release of the fourth video from ‘Collective Demise’ (System Shock Records), as well as celebrating the15th year anniversary of the release of the "Destruction Til Death" demo. Support comes from Mesopotamian Black […]

June 20, 2003

Both legendary MAJESTY demos plus live tracks will be issued on CD and LP later this year through From Beyond Productions / Displeased Records. For those who don’t know, this US cult act has been the predecessor of grind legends Terrorizer! Their recordings are considered cult and have shown to be essential for the development […]

June 16, 2003

Germany’s KADATH finally managed to find a new drummer. His name is Mike Heinemann and he comes from Duisburg. The band is currently writing new songs with him for the recordings of a 10th anniversary mini CD at the end of the year. All further info at: www.kadathdeath.de

June 09, 2003

Austria’s ABIGOR have split-up. The band issued the following through their website (www.infernalhorde.com): "There’re different reasons for my decision, mainly because I am pissed by the entire Black-Metal genre. I simply can’t identify myself, nor ABIGOR with today’s Black-Metal genre anymore – it simply limits my creativity in so many ways, and I guess too […]

June 08, 2003

After a few months of hectic silence, Tampa Florida’s DIABOLIC are ready to announce the title of their new album. "Infinity Through Purification", DIABOLIC’s 4th full length album, will be released worldwide through Century Media / Olympic Recordings this October, and will be recorded and mixed by none other than Grammy winning producer Neil Kernon […]

June 06, 2003

The SUMMER BREEZE festival was forced to withdraw German Black Metallers ANCIENT CEREMONY from their line-up because the mayor of Abtsgmund threatened to cancel the complete festival if a band that supported and publicly spread satanism played on the festival. For more info check: www.summer-breeze.de and www.ancient-ceremony.de

June 05, 2003

Sorry to pollute the unholy realms of Voices with classic Heavy Metal but this billing is just too good to be true, hehe. For anybody with a faible for good old Heavy Metal the way it should be played (not like those cheap HAMMERFALL clones) the following festival should be highly interesting, especially for the […]

June 04, 2003

Here’s a litte band update from Anton Reisenegger of CRIMINAL: "I’m living in Germany now, Zac is in England and Rodrigo in Chile . But fear not! The new CRIMINAL album is on its way! The working title is "Supersonic Death", and we are working on a very cool cover idea with Claudio Bergamin, who […]

June 03, 2003

Due to personal differences ANCIENT RITES decided to end the cooperation with Jan Yrlund (ex-Lacrimosa / Prestige) during the "Generation Armageddon" Tour. www.ancientrites.be

June 02, 2003

The release of SLAYER‘s "War At The Warfield" DVD has been pushed back to July 29th. SKINLESS‘ website, www.4skinless.com, reports that the band will team up with DYING FETUS, MISERY INDEX and DIVINE EMPIRE for a US tour scheduled to run from July 19th to August 23rd. On August 22nd in Melbourne, CRYPTOPSY will headline […]

June 01, 2003

Wisconsin based Horror Death Metal act PHANTASM, who featured Matt Grassberger of DR.SHRINKER on bass for a short period of time, have an official website now. You can check it out here: http://people.freenet.de/phantasm. The band released two classic demos in 1990 ("Lycanthropy") and 1992 ("The Abominable", re-released on CD with the additional track ‘Gut Suckers’ […]

May 29, 2003

MORBID ANGEL have entered D.O.W. (Diet Of Worms) Studios in Seffner, Florida, to record their next album. In the studio are guitarist Trey Azagthoth, drummer Pete Sandoval, and bassist / vocalist Steve Tucker, along with co-producer Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez who has worked as Morbid Angel’s live front-of-house sound engineer for the past eight years. Tentatively […]

May 27, 2003

Reunited Texan Thrashers RIGOR MORTIS have re-launched their official web site at www.rigormortis.com. The group’s bassist / vocalist Casey Orr, who has spent the past few weeks playing with the reunited SPEEDEALER, has posted the following update on the band’s activities: "A lot has been happening since this site went down for reconstructive surgery, so […]

May 26, 2003

EXODUS will begin recording their new album, "Tempo Of The Damned", at the end of May with producer Andy Sneap. The release will include two of the groups older songs, ‘Death Row’ and ‘Impaler’. SLAYER have scheduled a July 8th performance at London’s Astoria. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Also, CMH / Vitamin Records will […]

May 25, 2003

It’s been very quiet around California’s Death Metal masters INFAMY ever since their "Rape, Grind & Pillage" promo from 2001, but the band is luckily still alive and kickin’! Their actual formation includes a musician from fellow Death Metal merchants COFFIN TEXTS and a new album is almost composed. The band is currently searching for […]

May 23, 2003

The METAL BASH is a new festival in Neu Wulmstorf (near Hamburg, Germany). Confirmed bands are: TWISTED TOWER DIRE, TORMENT, STORMWARRIOR, SOLEMNITY, PARAGON, MEPHISTOPHELES, HOLY MOSES, GUN BARREL, GODDESS OF DESIRE, DARK AGE and CROSSFIRE (somewhere between NEVERMORE and old MEGADETH). Tickets are € 15,- plus pp, etc. For more infos check www.remedyrecords.de and click […]

May 21, 2003

Germany’s FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING have been signed by Metal Blade for 5 albums. Their first full length album "Skywards" will be released later this year. For further info, check out the band’s website at: www.fragmentsofunbecoming.com/

May 20, 2003

In 2003 UNIQUE LEADER will be adding a number of re-releases to their catalogue. All re-releases concern long time out of print collectors items. Confirmed re-releases so far are: Deeds Of Flesh – "Gradually Melted" (first MCD, available now), Disgorge – "Cranial Impalement" (first MCD, available now), Gorgasm – "Bleeding Profusely" (first full length, available […]

May 19, 2003

VITAL REMAINS from Providence, Rhode Island / US have revamped their lineup in 2001 with original member Tony Lazaro on guitars, Dave Suzuki on bass, drums and lead guitars and Deicide mastermind Glen Benton taking on the vocal duties. They are prepared to finally unleash "Dechristianize" on July 21, 2003 in Europe. This 9-track epic, […]

May 17, 2003

MONSTROSITY will play Puerta La Cruz Venezuela today. The show will be filmed for a possible live DVD. This will mark the second show for returning vocalist, Jason Avery. Jason’s first show, back with the band, was played May 3rd in Puerto Rico and the band even made an appearance at the local San Juan […]

May 16, 2003

Snowy Shaw has just finished the mixing of NOTRE DAME‘s very last album "Creepshow Freakshow Peepshow" (which originally was supposed to be entitled "Vaudeville Le Devil"). Mexico’s DEMONIZED will release their self titled album through Osmose Productions soon. HOUWITSER have finished their new album "Damage Assessment" at Excess Studio. It will be released in October. […]

May 13, 2003

WITHERING SURFACE played five succesful gigs in Germany with support bands Iniquity and My Cold Embrace. You can read an indepth tour report and check out some cool photos on the band’s website www.witheringsurface.dk. If you want them to email the tour report directly to you (either in Danish or English), let them know. Due […]

May 12, 2003

USURPER have been confirmed to play the Gathering of the Bestial Legion Festival, July 13 at Club Alondra in Bellflower, California. Also scheduled to play are PHOBIA, FOG, CATTLE DECAPITATION, TRANSMETAL, and more. Head to www.bestialfest.cjb.net for more info. Season Of Mist have inked a deal with Canada’s EFORCE, featuring bassist Eric Forest (ex-VOIVOD). The […]

May 11, 2003

DEW-SCENTED are currently busy at Stage One with Mr. Andy Classen recording a new album. The band would prefer not to reveal any song- or album title ideas at this stage because they still have quite some weeks ahead into finalizing the record, so things could still change drastically. But they have nailed down a […]

May 09, 2003

MTV in the US has decided to bring back HEADBANGERS BALL and the debut hits this Saturday at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on MTV2. This particular show is being hosted by Metallica along with Iann Robinson doing the news. The news section was shot on location at L.A.’s one and only Dark […]

May 01, 2003

Painkiller Records and AblaZine.com are forced to delay the first edition of the PAINKILLER METAL FEST. According to an official press statement this was necessary because of the fact that the Phoenix Club (where the festival was supposed to take place) has no backstage area, no showers, no security, no staff, no available rooms for […]

April 29, 2003

DIMENSION F3H‘s mastermind Morfeus already started the pre-production for the next album. Besides the band will play the Elements of Metal Festival in Sandefjord (Norway) on the 23rd of August. For more info and tourdates on Dimension F3h check out: www.dimensionf3h.com HEARSE have started working on new material and is planning a Benelux mini-tour, probably […]

April 24, 2003

The new THRONEAEON CD has been sent to the printers. It will be entitled "Godhate" and here’s your chance to win three signed CD’s. All you have to do to be a part of the contest is follow these simple steps: Check out www.godhate.com, then send an e-mail, as described below, to at least 5 […]

April 17, 2003

IMPALED NAZARENE will enter the studio to record the follow-up to their "Absence Of War Does Not Mean Peace" album on July 1st. "All That You Fear", Impaled Nazarene’s 8th studio album, will feature the bands new lead guitarist Tuomu Louhio (ex-Antidote). It’s gonna be recorded by Anssi Kippo (C.O.B.) at Astia Studio and mixed […]

April 14, 2003

Century Media Records announces the signing of a long-term worldwide deal with the melodic Death Metal act NIGHTRAGE. The band was originally formed in Greece back in the year 2000 by guitarist and mastermind Marios Iliopoulos, ex – Exhumation (who released three Death Metal albums before, all produced in Sweden) and his friend Gus G. […]

April 13, 2003

Slovakia’s METAL AGE PRODUCTIONS have mp3s available at their website now. Just go to: www.metalageproductions.com

April 12, 2003

After years of wrangling between NAPALM DEATH and Earache, peace finally reigns and Napalm and Earache are working together again co-ordinating a "Best Of & Rarities" 2 CD set for release in late summer 2003. The title of the comp, selected by Barney will be "Noise For Music’s Sake". Disc 1 of the set will […]

April 11, 2003

BENIGHTED will record their third album "Insane Cephalic Production" during the summer. The recording will take place in Germany with producer-engineer Christian Kholemannsleiner (Agathodaimon, Ad Inferna). The release is planned for the end of 2003. The band also has a new bass player. His name is Remi. Liem has taken over the second guitar. Italy’s […]

April 10, 2003

Morbid Records and American Death Metallers EVIL INCARNATE have officially parted ways, making both free of all contractual agreements, leaving EVIL INCARNATE to find a new label for the release of their new CD "Waiting For His Return". This album cannot be released in Germany under strict laws concerning anti-Jewish propaganda. The band’s debut CD […]

April 06, 2003

SAMAEL will headline the Metalmania festival in Katowice, Poland on April 4th, and the Ostrava Fest in Ostrava, Czech Republic on April 5th. Look for their specially-priced double DVD, "Black Trip", on June 17th. Denmark’s WITHERING SURFACE will release their fourth album, "Ichor", this May. The set features previously unreleased material including ‘Superior Seed’ and […]

April 05, 2003

Finnish FARMAKON have just mastered their debut album "A Warm Glimpse". A track from the album "Wallgarden" can be downloaded here: www.elitistrecords.co.uk/farmakon1.mp3. LUNARIS are currently in the pre-production stage of their forthcoming album "Cyclic". If you’re not familiar with the band yet, check out the track ‘Growth Denied’ (taken from their debut album "The Infinite") […]

April 04, 2003

The next CENTINEX album will be entitled "Decadence – Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos". The CD will include nine tracks, one being an instrumental piece written and performed by Peter Pettersson from Swedish Goth / Industrial act Arcana. The album will be recorded & mixed at Black Lounge studios between June 23d and July 20th for […]

April 03, 2003

SIX FEET UNDER have entered Morrisound Studios in Tampa , Florida to record tracks for their new album that will be out through Metal Blade Records sometime in the fall. In the near future there will be studio updates from Chris Barnes on the band’s website: www.sfu420.com, so feel free to check it out.

April 01, 2003

HATEPLOW will break their silence May 29th at the Fuck The Commerce Open Air Festival in Germany when they headline the first night of the 3 day festival. Following completion of the festival HatePlow will embark on a 13 show headlining tour from June 3rd till June15th in Germany, France, Holland, Austria, Belgium and Czech. […]

March 31, 2003

DESTRUCTION‘s website, www.destruction.de, has revealed that the bands new album will be out through Nuclear Blast on September 29th, with a DVD to follow before the end of 2003. Band members Mike, Marc and Schmier will enter Little Creek Studio in Switzerland in early April for the final production on the new album. The new […]

March 30, 2003

SEVERED SAVIOR has found a new guitarist. Shon Benham has joined Severed as a full time member. He beat out over 25 other guitarists for the job.

March 28, 2003

After some months of negotiations, the Swedish three piece VERMINOUS has signed a deal with Xtreem Music. The band’s only purpose is to bring back the evil times of the darkest old school Swedish Death Metal. If you consider yourself a true worshipper of GROTESQUE (pre-AT THE GATES), look no further, these are the best […]

March 27, 2003

AVULSED‘s vocalist Dave Rotten was diagnosed a small fracture on a rib after the successful presentation of their brand new album "Yearning For The Grotesque" in their hometown, Madrid, last March 15th. As Dave Rotten stated: "During the show, and after one of my usual and multiple stage divings I noticed a terrible pain on […]

March 24, 2003

TESTAMENT are confirmed for the Wacken Open Air festival which takes place from July 31 – August 2, in Wacken, Germany. DEFLESHED, with support from TAETRE, hit the road in Europe on the Battle Royal Tour 2003 tour on April 23rd in Falkenberg, Sweden. Dates run until May 4th in Stockholm. According to a posting […]

March 21, 2003

Acclaimed New York Death Metallers SUFFOCATION, who issued several successful albums in the early ’90s, have officially reunited after a four-year break (as previously reported here and here) and are in the process of writing and recording their long-awaited sixth release. The group’s current lineup – consisting of founding members Frank Mullen (vocals), Terrance Hobbs […]

March 19, 2003

Konqueror Records will release a CD from the Swedish Death Metal legend EXCRUCIATE soon. It will contain their "Passage Of Life" album, the material from the band’s split-LP and the "Mutilation Of The Past" demo, 18 tracks in total (all combined onto one CD), entitled "Beyond The Circle". For further info feel free to contact: […]

March 18, 2003

Former EXCITER vocalist / frontman Jacques Belanger has re-joined the band, after a 1 1/2 year absence. As a result, Rob Degroot, who joined EXCITER in the fall of 2002 is no longer the band’s vocalist, due to the fact, the band felt that he was not progressing and adapting to EXCITER’s signature style. EXCITER […]

March 17, 2003

From Beyond Productions will release NUCLEAR DEATH‘s previously unreleased third full length album together with rare EP tracks that were recorded in 1993 on LP in late May. NINNGHIZHIDDA‘s debut album, "Blasphemy", will be released through Displeased with a bonus track on March 28th. MASTER‘s original demo recordings from 1985 will be released on CD […]

March 13, 2003

Due to a mix-up in communication between the UK agent and the UK venues, THE CROWN‘s Glasgow gig got cancelled. As it turns out the Glasgow show was on monday (not on tuesday as the agent was told) and the Cardiff gig on tuesday. The distance Vosselaar-Glasgow is too big a distance to travel in […]

March 12, 2003

MONSTROSITY have added former vocalist Jason Avery back in the line up. Current vocalist, Sam Molina, will not leave the band but will instead take over the second guitarist duties. The line up is rounded out with Tony Norman guitars, Mike Poggione bass, and Lee Harrison drums. The first show with this line up will […]

March 10, 2003

OPETH‘s forthcoming "acoustic" album, "Damnation", will be out in Australia on April 7th, in Europe on the 14th, in North America on the 22nd and Japan on May 7th. DARK TRANQUILLITY have returned home from the US and are working on their forthcoming DVD "Staining Poland – Live In Krakow". The band says that the […]

March 08, 2003

Upon returning home from their recently completed US tour MALEVOLENT CREATION has decided to replace touring drummer Ariel Alvarado (for various reasons). His replacement for the upcoming European and South American tours is good friend and Nile drummer Tony Laureano. Tony is no stranger to Malevolent Creation as he has toured the US and Europe […]

March 04, 2003

MORRIGAN finally have a website up at www.morrigan.org. They are also searching for places to play all over Europe for a tour in Spring 2004 with MYSTIFIER / ABIGAIL / MORRIGAN / EMINENZ. Whoever is interested and capable of organising a show should contact balor@freenet.de immediately. Witches Brew signed a new band with TOXIC HOLOCAUST […]

March 03, 2003

Razorback Records will soon be releasing a split CD of Grind legends GENERAL SURGERY and true-life pathologists THE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, featuring all new material from both bands. GENERAL SURGERY have reassembled with a collection of all new songs, including ‘Pre-Bisectal Corrosive Immersion’, ‘Mortuary Wars’ and ‘Cauterization Frenzy’. THE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, come up with […]

March 01, 2003

Some of you may have wondered about the silence in the GOREAPHOBIA camp, ever since our interview back in November of last year. Well, as the band itself wasn’t too happy about the overall new musical direction either, they decided not to continue on that way and split-up again. But they are back now and […]

February 28, 2003

We recently received three new releases from Mausoleum Records, that not necessarily fit our narrowminded musical concept, but nice as we are, we figured to give them at least a little mention in this news section here. First of all there’s TECHNOCRACY‘s self-titled debut (49:10min), which is the new musical home of former VIO-LENCE, MACHINE […]

February 26, 2003

Dutch melodic Death / Thrashers DETONATION have signed a 3-album deal with Osmose. The debut full-length "An Epic Defiance" was recorded in Excess Studios, Rotterdam (NL) at the end of 2002 and contains 12 songs of blasting melodic Death / Thrash in the Swedish vein. Expect a summer 2003 release. On March 10, 2003 Nocturnal […]

February 25, 2003

DISMEMBER is currently working very hard at Sami Studio in Stockholm, Sweden to record their upcoming full-length album "Where Ironcrosses Grow". The cover artwork will be created by Dan Seagrave (a.o. Entombed, Morbid Angel, Suffocation and the first Dismember album). The release of the album is scheduled for September through Hammerheart Records. According to drummer […]

February 24, 2003

The BANG YOUR HEAD OPEN AIR billing for 2003 looks like this: TWISTED SISTER, DIO, THIN LIZZY, HAMMERFALL, U.D.O., SODOM, OVERKILL, HYPOCRISY, Y&T, DOKKEN, TNT, ANNIHILATOR, MASTERPLAN, BRAINSTORM, PINK CREAM 69, AMON AMARTH, ROB ROCK, AXXIS, BITCH, ANGEL WITCH, DESTRUCTOR and HIRAX. As usual, it will take place in Balingen, Germany at the 27th & […]

February 18, 2003

Earache is offering CARCASS‘ first two albums – "Reek Of Putrefaction" and "Symphonies Of Sickness" – on CD with the original, banned cover art for $11 (each, postage paid) through www.earache.com/store/page79.html. These extreme collages of gore have been unavailable since 1992 — replaced in the meantime by the green and purple censored covers that have […]

February 17, 2003

Vermin of Axis of Advance will be joing REVENGE on their upcoming US tour as a session guitarist.

February 15, 2003

Evil Inc. Productions are seeking more acts to add to this year’s METAL MASSACRE FEST on April 19 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Already confirmed are: INCANTATION, EVIL INCARNATE, WACO JESUS, ENVY THE DEAD and EMESIS. If you’re interested contact the following email address: ENDofDAYS@himnosrituales.com On February 24 Listenable Records will re-issue the rare VILE debut "Stench […]

February 14, 2003

NUCLEAR DEATH are among the most extreme Metal acts that infested the underground with their hideous chaotic releases in the late 80s and early 90s. After their much praised second full length the band started recording what was to become their third full length, yet due to mysterious circumstances the recordings were never released. Up […]

February 13, 2003

NOCTE OBDUCTA will record their next release, the MCD "Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)", at Maranis Studios in March / April 2003. The tracklist will be: ‘Die Schwäne Im Moor’, ‘Töchter Des Mondes’, Der Regen’, ‘Tage, Die Welkten’ and ‘Vorbei’. The band is finally also willing to perform several live appearances including a tour. So please […]

February 11, 2003

As most of you will probably have heard by now, Poland’s Agonia Records will be releasing a limited edition 10" MLP (500 ordinary vinyl copies as well as 100 picture discs) of San Francisco’s Death Metal legend POSSESSED. The band’s frontman Jeff Becerra told us the following details about it: "It is going to be […]

February 10, 2003

According to singer Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES / ex-THE CROWN / LOCK-UP) THE GREAT DECEIVER will be finished their forthcoming album by the end of February. Watch for a spring release through Peaceville. PYREXIA has reformed and have posted MP3s at the following site: www.mp3.com/pyrexia. The band is scheduled to appear at the the […]

February 07, 2003

MONOLITH will be playing a European tour together with THE CROWN and SKINLESS starting on March 21st, 2003. The tracklist for their upcoming album "The Apotheosis" will be: ‘Doomed To Slaughter’, ‘The Malleus Maleficarum Manuscript’, ‘Monolith Deathcult’, ‘The Forest Of Flesh’, ‘The Apotheosis’ (instrumental), ‘Cathedral Of Corpses’, ‘The Deserved Reputation Of Cruelty’, ‘Desecration Of The […]

February 06, 2003

DEW-SCENTED will be recording their next (as of yet untitled) fifth album again with Andy Classen at Stage One Studio in Bühne, Germany. They will be starting to track the new songs around late April and then proceed with the mix by early June. The release of the album is scheduled for September 2003 via […]

February 05, 2003

After five years of a constant line-up bassplayer Stefan Joo has left VIU DRAKH. The band already found a replacement in Michael "Mosha" Matschonschek, who is currently preparing for the first shows in March. Viu Drakh will begin working on their sixth album very soon. The new record is going to be released in autum […]

February 04, 2003

HIRAX are currently writing songs for their new album, tentatively titled "The New Age Of Terror" and have just been confirmed to appear at this year’s ‘Bang Your Head’ festival in Germany. www.bang-your-head.de/home.htm More European tour dates will be announced soon. www.HIRAX.org Swedish Thrashers THE CROWN, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, have booked […]

February 03, 2003

OPETH have confirmed a string of Australian dates in April: 10 – The Arena – Brisbane, 11 – Corner Hotel – Melbourne, 12 – Uni Bar – Adelaide and 13 – Metro – Sydney KREATOR and DESTRUCTION will both perform for the first time in Russia at a co-headlining gig on March 29th at Moscow’s […]

January 31, 2003

Diamond Productions signed with GOLEM to release their latest demo "Death Never Dies" on CD, remastered by Dario Mollo. It will be out in May 2003. GOLEM is a melodic Death Metal band from Italy in the vein of CHILDREN OF BODOM. Diamond Productions also signed Germany’s brutal Death Metal act DISINFECT. The band will […]

January 30, 2003

The first bands for this year’s FUCK THE COMMERCE festival are confirmed. Check out our tourdates section for further details.

January 29, 2003

The long awaited INGURGITATING OBLIVION / SENESCENCE concept split CD "Harvest" is finally released. It contains the INGURGITATING MCD "Cadence And Perspective In Desolation" which already received rave reviews as well as previously unreleased material by the sick Death Doomsters SENESCENCE (R.I.P.). Contact: thought-cathedral@gmx.de and www.ingurgitating-oblivion.de

January 28, 2003

VADER will only play 4 shows on the band’s forthcoming tour through France. The other (earlier announced) shows have been postponed until VADER’s next tour through Europe with ARKHON INFAUSTUS and ARISE in April and May. The promoter of the tour apologizes for these changes and invites all French maniacs to Calais, Grenoble, Avignon & […]

January 27, 2003

Cleveland, Ohio’s DESTRUCTOR will be making their European debut at this year’s Bang Your Head 2003 festival. The band will be performing twice at the festival – the ‘Warm-up Show’ on Thursday, June 26th and opening up the main stage on Friday, June 27th. Destructor’s newest addition to the band is bass player Jamie Walters […]

January 24, 2003

DISMEMBER is currently working in the Stockholm-based Sami studio on their new album. The album will be titled "Where Ironcrosses Grow" and the release is scheduled for September through Dutch recordlabel Hammerheart Records. The recordings will be produced by drummer Fred Estby, assisted by studio-engineer Olle Sandqvist. Some of the songtitles on the new album […]

January 23, 2003

Japan’s DEFILED will release their new album "Divination" on Season Of Mist on May 12 (May 20 in the US).

January 21, 2003

Italy’s EPHEL DUATH have finally recorded, mixed and mastered their second album "The Painter’s Palette". Davide Tiso has assembled a whole new line-up, with each new member bringing their own individual style and influence into the melting pot. Finland’s Death Metal prodigies FARMAKON are set for the studio on February 1st to record their debut […]

January 20, 2003

MORBID ANGEL are currently writing tracks for their next album. The band hope to release the new set in September through Earache and follow it up with a World tour. The band are expected to announce the names of their new bassist / vocalist and second guitarist shortly. VITAL REMAINS forthcoming record, "Dechristianize", is out […]

January 17, 2003

WITHERING SURFACE will be playing live at "The Underground" in Istanbul, Turkey, supporting IN FLAMES on Saturday the 29th of March. For more details about the show, please contact: axmeth@mynet.com In connection with this concert, WITHERING SURFACE will be doing an instore signing session in the most popular Heavy Metal store of Istanbul, Hammer Muzik, […]

January 16, 2003

Here’s the (99%) final tracklist of the new album "Maximize The Misery" from DIVINE DECAY: ‘Weave A Web Of Vanity’, ‘Silence Of Decades’, ‘Killing Innocence’, ‘The Discomfort Of Articial Euphoria’, ‘Maximize The Misery’, ‘Without A Soul’, ‘The Dead In Me’, ‘Scars’, ‘Less Than Nothing’, ‘Filth’ and ‘Remorse’. DRILLER KILLER will record a video for the […]

January 15, 2003

RAVAGER‘s new album will be called "Naxzgul Rising". The recording sessions are planned to start during the third week of January. ARKHON INFAUSTUS will tour Europe with Vader at the end of April.

January 14, 2003

The vinyl version of CENTINEX‘ "Diabolical Desolation" is out now. It was released through Finnish Northern Sound Records (limited to 1000 gatefold copies) and features exclusive artwork by Scott Stearns. Visit the band’s website for more info. For wholesale matters, please contact Northern Sound. www.northernsound.cjb.net To celebrate this release CENTINEX launched a competition at their […]

January 13, 2003

PA / USA – based Death / Grinders CIRCLE OF DEAD CHILDREN got signed by Displeased Records. The band’s music evolved into a highly original mix of Death / Grind, Crust / Core, Jazz, old school Death Metal and harsh noise. Their upcoming full length "Human Harvest" (CD and LP) will be recorded shortly for […]

January 10, 2003

According to reliable sources, drummer Aantar Lee Coates was just fired from Florida’s Death Metal masters DIABOLIC. ABHORRENCE are currently working on the follow-up to their "Evoking The Abomination" debut album. The delay is explained by the long distance between their bass player / vocalist Marcello and the rest of the band’s homes which makes […]

January 09, 2003

RED HARVEST have been nominated best Metal act at the Norwegian Grammy Awards. Other nominees in the Metal category are Satyricon and Immortal. The Grammy Awards will be broadcasted on national TV on the 22nd of February. RED HARVEST have also been nominated for "Alarmprisen", the Norwegian "alternative Grammy". To help RED HARVEST win this […]

January 08, 2003

New Dutch Thrash act CYPHER have just finished their first promo called "Forward Devolution" and are working hard at getting their name and music spread. The band is currently in the process of writing the music for their debut album. The 3-track promo is available for download at their website: www.cyphercore.com.

January 07, 2003

Florida’s CONTORTED has booked the studio for February to record their debut for Still Dead Productions. Musically the band is being described as "very fast brutal death fucking Metal in the Floridian style." Their line-up consists of Ed Webb (ex – Brutality, Diabolic and Eulogy), Pete Sykes (ex – Brutality and Execration) and Jim Coker […]

January 06, 2003

The heralded and heavily anticipated return of the most gifted Thrash Metal giants thrusts into high gear in early 2003, when the original line up of New York’s NUCLEAR ASSAULT initiates a world tour throughout the New Year 2003 to support the upcoming "Alive Again" live album for Screaming Ferret Wreckords. Confirmed dates will take […]

January 03, 2003

Norway’s ENSLAVED just released the following press statement regarding their upcoming new album "Below The Lights": "The album speaks for itself, but again we are proud to say we have gone further down the road of exploration. And on the other hand it is darker and contains more references to the early days of ENSLAVED […]

January 02, 2003

RIGOR MORTIS are going into the studio next week to digitally remaster their first record. They plan on having it available (again) in a couple of months. REQUIEM have just finished the recording sessions for their new full-length album "Formed At Birth", which will be released in February / March 2003 through Revenge Productions. You […]

December 31, 2002

The new RESURRECTED album "Blood Spilled" will be released on February 24, 2003.

December 30, 2002

A couple of days ago Rob Urbinati got together with his former SACRIFICE bandmates Gus Pynn and Scott Watts and jammed some old SACRIFICE stuff… In an email we received from Rob, he stated that "… it was fun, even though we all had trouble remembering the stuff…" IMMORTAL, VADER, CHILDREN OF BODOM and TAAKE […]

December 28, 2002

The Polish label Still Dead Productions is back from the dead after all. In the beginning of 2003 they will finally release the long awaited EQUINOX CD, which had been recorded at Morrisound Studios with producer Jim Morris. Also in the works are releases by CONTORTED (feat. ex – DIABOLIC and BRUTALITY members), PATHS OF […]

December 23, 2002

DARKANE has been confirmed for next year’s March Metal Meltdown V, set to take place March 7-8 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. CHILDREN OF BODOM‘s European tour in support of "Hate Crew Deathroll", begins on April 19th in Stockholm, Sweden at Lilla Arenan and runs until May 19 in Osnabrück, Germany at Hyde Park. THE […]

December 21, 2002

The recording of the new DENATA album will take place in early January at Studio Hell Smell (Linköping / Sweden) with Mique (Seance) as technician. It will feature 13 tracks of brutal Thrash, incl. a cover of Celtic Frost’s ‘Morbid Tales’. The album is scheduled to be released via Arctic Music Group during March / […]

December 17, 2002

Texas based RIGOR MORTIS, who released three classic Thrash Metal albums back in the late 80s / early 90s ("Rigor Mortis", "Freaks" and "Vs. The Earth") are about to reform. Bassplayer Casey Orr, who used to be a member of GWAR the last couple of years, told us the following: "Mike Scaccia, Harden Harrison and […]

December 16, 2002

MELECHESH are currently at Andy La Rocque’s Los Angered Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden recording their 3rd album for Osmose Productions titled "Sphynx". Some song titles that will be featured on the album are: ‘Incendium Between Mirage and Time’, ‘Of Mercury And Mercury’, ‘Apkallu Counsel’ and ‘Secrets Of Sumerian Sphynxology’. By the end of December, the […]

December 14, 2002

Dave "Scarface" Castillo has joined DECEASED full-time as the new drummer. Here’s the official statement regarding this subject from original drummer King Fowley: "After surviving a life-threatening blood clot in my lung this past year, I’ve been left with permanent damage to both my airways and right lung, basically ending my duties behind the kit. […]

December 13, 2002

GOD DETHRONED have finished the recordings for their upcoming album "Into The Lungs Of Hell" at Berno studios in Malmö, Sweden. The album was produced and mixed by Henrik Larsson (who also did the latest AMON AMARTH album) and features eight songs with a total running time of 38 minutes.The songs this time have a […]

December 12, 2002

Sweden’s MAZE OF TORMENT were signed by Hellspawn Records and have their long awaited fourth album "The Unmarked Graves" out in February 2003 worldwide. The album was recorded at The Abyss studios with producer Tommy Tägtgren in late 2001, but has been put on ice until now due to problems with their former U.S. label. […]

December 11, 2002

PURGATORY‘s bassplayer Torsten has left the band for personal reasons. Therefore the band is urgently looking for a replacement, preferable someone from the Dresden / Chemnitz / Leipzig era. Interested persons can get in touch through these addresses: purgatory666@web.de, www.purgatory666.de

December 10, 2002

PESSIMIST is currently in the writing stages for the next release and the band is expected to return to the studio this winter to record a 4-song EP, tentatively titled "For Stronger Than Death Is Hate". No shows will be scheduled during this time. Guitarist Kell McLauchlin has just finished recording leads for the new […]

December 09, 2002

Earache Records (www.earache.com) have posted an advance MP3 for THE HAUNTED‘s ‘Shithead’ track. It comes from the band’s forthcoming "One Kill Wonder" album, due out February 17th, 2003. GORGOROTH‘s Ghaal has finally been released from Norwegian prison. Vocals for the band’s new album, "Twilight Of The Idols (In Conspiracy With Satan)", will be recorded before […]

December 06, 2002

Sweden’s lengendary Death / Thrashers MERCILESS are back! After the re-release of the first MERCILESS album "The Awakening" on Osmose Productions back in 1999, the band not only played a couple of successful gigs, but also decided to start working on a new album again. So, in May 2002 they finally entered studio Dog Pound […]

December 05, 2002

On December 13, 2002 SOULSGATE and SANGUINEUSare playing at the "A tribute to Chuck Schuldiner" benefit at "Headbanger’s Ballroom" in Hamburg, Germany. The earned money goes out to the Schuldiner Fond. The release date of Soulsgate’s forthcoming debut album "Delusion" is set for January 01, 2003. To order the CD, follow this link: www.soulsgate.de/order.htm. A […]

December 03, 2002

The new album of SPAWN OF POSSESSION will hit the shops all across Europe in the beginning of 2003. You can already check out an advance mp3 at: www.uniqueleader-europe.com The band will embark on a European tour in February 2003 together with Disavowed, Mangled / Inhume and Vile. For the tourdates go here. DECREPIT BIRTH, […]

November 30, 2002

VICTIM will release their fourth CD through Eclipse Records, Japan (www.eclipserec.brutaldeath.net) next year. The band will enter the studio in spring, with a release scheduled for summer 2003. You can check out some mp3 on www.victim.de

November 28, 2002

If everything goes well, RAVAGER will enter the studio again in December to record their next album. Here’s the tracklist already: ‘Crestfallen Of Divinity’, ‘Hades Rises’, ‘Fore Told’, ‘In The Depths’, ‘Antagonist Grim’, ‘Of Fire Revealed’, ‘As Shadows Corrupts’ and ‘Nuclear Vomiting Warcraft’. "Damage Assesment" will be the title for the upcoming HOUWITSER album. All […]

November 27, 2002

The new EPHEL DUATH album "The Painter’s Palette" is being mixed right now and will be ready for production at the end of December. Peppe from Temn0.un.Art is putting together the album sleeve. The CD itself will be very special for computer owners, with an MPEG video of the track ‘The Embossed’ (taken from the […]

November 25, 2002

FIREBIRD, featuring ex-CARCASS / NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, will issue their new album in late February 2003 on JVC in Japan. A European deal is near as well. The album already has been mastered, and the artwork is currently the main concern, they updated recently. The INFERNO FESTIVAL takes place at Rockefeller Music Hall […]

November 24, 2002

MALEVOLENT CREATION have officially been confirmed to perform at Wacken Open Air Festival, July 31 to August 2, 2003. The band has the honor of being in the first handful of confirmed acts, joining the likes of Iced Earth, Stratovarius, Nile, Gamma Ray and a reunion by California’s Dark Angel that so far have been […]

November 21, 2002

Selbstmord Services have sold the rights for the first two SHINING albums to Avantgarde Music. CRAFT are working on a new album which is planned to be recorded sometime during spring next year. The re-issue of their debut album "Total Soul Rape", which was supposed to be released this summer, will now be released sometime […]

November 20, 2002

Old school Death Metallers MORBID UPHEAVAL have just released a new two song rehersal tape (‘Solar Impetus’, ‘Forsaken Hordes’). The tape comes in a red color xeroxed package and is available either for a blank tape plus postage, or 4 $ / 4Euro from the addresses below. Future releases are: MORBID UPHEAVAL / ARGHOSLENT split […]

November 19, 2002

Sweden’s Selbstmord Services announces the release of LEVIATHAN‘s "Far Beyond The Light" album. The band is being described as "obscure, melancholic Black Metal in the early Norwegian tradition… disturbingly dark and eerie, somewhat perverted, highly over the standard…" A limited vinyl edition will be released by Germany’s Undercover Records. www.selbstmord.nu Furias Records / Orion Music […]

November 16, 2002

STORMLORD are currently writing songs for their new album. This is the band’s first release with new second guitarist Gianpaolo Caprino. A November 2003 release is expected through Scarlet. NILE will head out on the Guitar World sponsored The Art of Noise Tour 2003 on January 17th in Houston, TX. Support will come from NAPALM […]

November 14, 2002

Tumba Records will release the debut album "Faces Of Exploration" from COLLAPSE NR, which is a new extreme Brazilian band in the vein of BRUTAL TRUTH, BURNT BY THE SUN and NAPALM DEATH. All further info at: www.tumbarecords.com.br or www.tumbarecords.net Brazil’s TORTURE SQUAD are currently in studio, recording their 4th album, that should be out […]

November 12, 2002

ARGHOSLENT‘s "Gallopping Through The Battle Ruins" album, which previously was only available on CD, will now also be out on vinyl format and available from Hellflame Productions in December or January. It is supposed to be limited to 500 or 666 copies. www.hellflameprod.cjb.net

November 11, 2002

Sweden’s THRONEAEON have signed a new deal with the Slovakian label Forensick Music. There’s been alot of negotiations with various labels since the band decided to leave Hammerheart Records and so far the new partnership looks very promising. Studio Underground is already booked during December this year for the recording of their next full-length. EXCITER […]

November 09, 2002

EXMORTEM‘s new album "Pestilence Empire" will be released on November 25 through Osmose Productions. The tracklist reads like this: ‘Ghastly Grotesque’, ‘Funerary Sculpture’, ‘Pestifer’, ‘Malus Invictus’, ‘Death Deceiver’, ‘Grand Dome Of Destruction’, ‘Icecold Ugliness (Part 2)’, ‘Gruesome Icons’ and ‘A Tyrants Hunger’. For further information check out the band’s website at: www.exmortem.com MORBID UPHEAVAL is […]

November 07, 2002

Italy’s My Kingdom Music have just released new albums by DEINONYCHUS ("Mournument"), CROWHEAD ("Frozen") and ROOM WITH A VIEW ("First Year Departure"). Label contact and download samples at: www.mykingdommusic.net

November 05, 2002

Cold Blood Industries have signed Dutch Thrashers CRUSTACEAN. The follow-up to their debut "Burden Of Our Suffering" is entitled "Insaniac" and supposed to see the light of day in February 2003. THE GREAT DECEIVER have been announced as the main support for Napalm Death on a 17 date tour around Europe, they miss the three […]

November 04, 2002

IN AETERNUM is now signed to Regain Records. The band will finish their upcoming album "Nuclear Armageddon" on November 8th and 9th at Abyss Studios together with Tommy Tägtgren, scheduled for a spring 2003 release. ARCH ENEMY have confirmed the following UK dates for December: December 7 – TJ’s in Newport, 8 – Camden Underworld […]

November 02, 2002

NUNSLAUGHTER‘s live album "Radio Damnation" will be re-released on MC through Agonia Records, limited to 333 handnumbered copies, incl. a cover of VENOM. Contact: Agonia, c/o Filip Jesion, P.O.Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland. eMail: noxfil@poczta.onet.pl

November 01, 2002

In the first half of 2003, Hammerheart Records will re-release the first three NECROPHOBIC albums, "The Nocturnal Silence", "Darkside" and "The Third Antichrist". All the albums will be released on both CD and LP. According to an official press statement, drummer Roger Sundqvist rejoined Swedens THRONEAEON: "After some serious thinking he decided to reclaim the […]

October 31, 2002

PESSIMIST have recently signed a new management deal with NY’s Alchemusic, who already managed Gorguts, Withered Earth and more. Here’s an official press statement that the band released about their "Slaughtering" US tour: "Pessimist would like to thank all who came out to the shows!! After battling with van problems 3 days into the tour, […]

October 29, 2002

Unfortunately, PROFANITY won’t be able to play the Ear Terror Festival this coming weekend. Instead, HARMONY DIES will take their place. MALEVOLENT CREATION have replaced drummer Justin DiPinto (who still played on "The Will To Kill") with Ariel Alvarado. Skullfucked Productions have just released a GERBE OF LIFE / REPUDIATE split CD. Further info at: […]

October 28, 2002

Code 666 Records have signed Italy’s Black Metal horde HANDFUL OF HATE for the release of their new album "Vicecrown". The band is said to play "violent and technical Black / Death Metal, somewhere between Angelcorpse and Marduk". "Vicecrown" will be recorded in February 2003 at No Fear Studio in Ravenna and produced by Paso. […]

October 24, 2002

Fearsome Records have just released a Thrash, Death, Black, Doom, Speed and Heavy Metal compilation CD entitled "Blown To Pieces". The following bands appear on it: Mortuary I.O.D., Kronos, Urshurark, Merendine Atomiche, Sublustris, Chain, Molestor, Mandatory Suicide, Inhuman Hatred, Temple of Eternity, Last Fear, Angantyr, Enraged, The Conjuring. All further info: www.fearsomerecs.nl.nu Due to problems […]

October 23, 2002

Finland’s melodic Black Metal horde BLOODROSE, who recorded their debut demo "Spectral Angels Symphony" back in 2001 have been signed by UK’s Retribute Records. Their debut CD "Into Oblivion" should be out by the time you read this. www.retributerecords.com UK’s GILLA BRUJA will unleash their second album of horrific Death Cult Metal in December. According […]

October 22, 2002

Germany’s DISINFECT are looking for a new drummer, preferable into brutal Death Metal and with a professional attitude. Label, gigs, tours and new material for the next CD already available. You can contact Chris at these phone numbers: 07141 / 925 286 or 0172 / 929 16 11. Email: disinfect@gmx.de Sweden’s CARNAL FORGE are writing […]

October 20, 2002

Former Earache and Nuclear Blast recording artists DISGUST have released a new album entitled "The Horror Of It All" through Crimes Against Humanity Records of America. The album shows a "back to basics" approach in terms of the sound and attitude and was recorded and mixed in just 18 hours. The band have kept the […]

October 18, 2002

Norwegian MANEGARM have started recording their new full length "Dödsfärd" (working title) at Underground Studios. The title is referring to the ancient burials of the vikings, and the music promises to be a fine, yet very recognizable elaboration of the band’s first two impressive releases. Belgian artist Chris Verwimp will again take care of the […]

October 17, 2002

KRIEG‘s "Tormenting Necrometal" 3 track demo (which originally was recorded back in 1999), now finally sees the light of day through RazorKult Produktions. This limited edition release (200 copies) is available for 4Euro / Dollars (Europe only!) from: Sombre Records, Postfach 1143, 09449 Annaberg Buchholz, Germany, sombrerecords@arcor.de Due to immense interest from the audience and […]

October 16, 2002

After more than 5 years PENTACLE is rehearsing with two guitarists again. Nothing is official yet as the band is trying out someone who has been involved with the band for its whole existence. For now they are rehearsing the live-set and some new songs as a fourpiece. The "Ancient Death" MCD has finally been […]

October 15, 2002

"Bloodforged Abdication", the first vinyl EP by New Zealand’s DAWN OF AZAZEL is being sent to the pressing plant this week. If everything goes as planned it should be released in 3 weeks now. It contains two songs ‘Bloodforged Abdication’ and a cover version of the ORDER FROM CHAOS’s classic ‘Plateau Of Invincibility’. The EP […]

October 14, 2002

After months of delays the GOSPEL OF THE HORNS debut album "A Call To Arms" will finally be out on CD at Samhain 2002, to be followed later by a limited edition gatefold vinyl of 500 copies. The track listing is: ‘Chaos Bringer’, ‘Absolute Power’, ‘Vengeance Is Mine’, ‘Slaves’, ‘A Call To Arms’, ‘Powers Of […]

October 12, 2002

MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy’s long awaited autobiography, "White Line Fever", will be published in late October / early November. There will possibly be a book signing on October 18th at HMV on Oxford Street in London, England. In November, CRYPTOPSY will perform a series of weekend shows in Quebec, Ontario and Michigan. The dates are: November […]

October 11, 2002

BETHLEHEM are finishing up on "Suicide Radio" – an interactive CD-rom, which features the band’s music, short movies / videos, pictures, links, hidden secrets and more. HIDDEN have started work on their next record, which will be released on Baphomet Records. NOKTURNE will put out their second CD through Baphomet Records. The album will also […]

October 10, 2002

Johan Lindstrand is back in THE CROWN as the new permanent singer. Hear what the man himself has to say about all this: "Alright planet earth!!!! This is Johan Lindstrand speaking! I’m very proud to say that I’m back in THE CROWN. This time with full fuckin’ force. My commitment and dedication is 110% and […]

October 09, 2002

COFFIN TEXTS have completed writing their 2nd full length. After the release of their debut "Gods Of Creation, Death & Afterlife", the band toured America with Incantation and Skinless. Bassist / vocalist Robert Cardenas is currently touring Europe with Florida Blastmasters DIABOLIC and the album will be recorded following the tour in late 2002. The […]

October 08, 2002

CALLENISH CIRCLE plan to enter the studio again in January 2003 to record the follow-up to the "Flesh Power Dominion" album. Their 4th album "My Passion, Your Pain" will be recorded again at Stage One Studio with producer Andy Classen while the artwork is supposed to be done once more by Niklas Sundin. Some new […]

October 07, 2002

On October 1st, SATYRICON performed a surprise show at Oslo venue John Dee’s 5 years anniversary party. According to the band "For us it was an opportunity to test a few songs in front of a crowd before the real shit begins. We played three songs, ‘Orgasmatron’, ‘Fuel For Hatred’ and ‘Possessed’. It went down […]

October 05, 2002

Premonition Records will release the debut album "Hacked To Death" of DECAPITATED RP (RP stands for Republica Ng Philipinas), an brutal old school Death Metal band from the Philippines. The label will also handle the CD release of MANTAK‘s "Eye Of Deviant" album (the tape version will be released by Nebula Productions). It will include […]

October 04, 2002

The first infos on this year’s "EAR TERROR II Festival" are available at this address now: get.to/earterror

October 03, 2002

Within the next few days Cogumelo Records is gonna re-release the HEADHUNTER D.C. debut "Born… Suffer… Die" on CD. It will feature the band’s "Hell Is Here" demo from ’89 as well as other rare recordings (live/studio) as bonus tracks and some unpublished pics. Cogumelo also have plans to re-release the second LP "Punishment At […]

October 02, 2002

Set for a release date on October 28th is IMMOLATION‘s new album "Unholy Cult". It will be available in limited edition slipcase (5000 copies only) and strictly limited vinyl version, available directly from Listenable Records for 15,- Euro postpaid. "Unholy Cult" was already pointed "Album of 2002" in the biggest Israeli Metal forum "Hyde Park […]

September 30, 2002

On November 3rd, Hellfest 2002 is taking place at The Rosetta Bar in Belfast, Ireland and will feature the following acts: KREATOR, DESTRUCTION and DERANGED among others. NILE have been confirmed for Beast Feast 2002. A tour featuring KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, DERANGED and RIFFMASTER GENERAL hits the UK on the following dates: October 27 – Woughton […]

September 27, 2002

According to Metallysee all 3 support bands on the DEICIDE tour (ANTAEUS, INCISION and CENTINEX) got cancelled. EXMORTEM have finished recording their new album "Pestilence Empire" and will enter Feedback studios on the 30th this month to do the mix. Some artwork, titles and maybe a small pre-listen will be presented during next month or […]

September 26, 2002

EMBALMING THEATRE from Switzerland have been signed by Razorback Records. According to a label info, they are "a must listen for fans of bands like Machetazo, Squash Bowels, etc." The band has released many split 7" EP’s with Agathocles, Final Exit, Unholy Grave, and soon splits with Sewn Shut, Gored Face and more to come. […]

September 25, 2002

The drummer for the upcoming PESSIMIST US tour will be Mike Perigo, who played in Cadaver Symposium, the former band of M. Harrison (Misery Index). The band continues to write for the next release and will return to Omega Studios (Rockville, MD) this Fall to record an EP tentatively titled "For Stronger Than Death Is […]

September 24, 2002

GOD DETHRONED have changed their album title. The next album will now definitely be called "Into The Lungs Of Hell". The band is about to enter the Berno Studio in Malmö, Sweden and is looking forward to their first recordings outside their home country. The release of the new AMON AMARTH album "Versus The World" […]

September 23, 2002

BEEHLER, featuring Dan Beehler (ex-EXCITER – vocals, drums), Allan Johnson (ex-EXCITER – bass), Scott Walsh (guitar) and Sean Brophy (guitar), have finished recording their first demo and are set to mix it in the next week. According to the band the new material "sounds more like an album than a demo." MISERY INDEX have finally […]

September 20, 2002

Christian Bass has decided to leave NIGHT IN GALES. Here’s his official statement: "Yes, the rumours have been true and I gonna leave NIGHT IN GALES in October. After 7 years I felt something like stagnation coming up. So, I thought about doing something new, something that makes me burn again. Surely, also some unnecessary […]

September 19, 2002

MALEVOLENT CREATION have completed work on their 8th studio album "The Will To Kill". Recorded and mixed at Mana Recording Studio in Tampa, Florida this is the first release to feature Kyle Symons on vocals. The album was produced by Jean-Francois Dagenais and it is the band’s first release for Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. […]

September 18, 2002

The "Generation Armageddon" Festival Tour with DISMEMBER, ANCIENT RITES, PRIMORDIAL, SEPTIC FLESH, BLOOD RED THRONE and IMPIOUS is canceled.

September 17, 2002

NECROBLASPHEME will enter a studio in Paris on September 21th to record the album "Introducing Pure Violence". The release is planned for November 2002. The Swedisch band STORMRIDER (old school Death / Black) have just been signed by Destructive Records. The recording of the album will start on February 17th, 2003 at Studio Abyss (Hypocrisy, […]

September 13, 2002

NORDVARGR, the solo-project from MZ.412’s mastermind will be released in a strictly limited edition digipak cd in October 2002, as a coproduction between code666 and Eibon Records. "Awaken" is supposed to feature "… thick, massive and utterly dark soundscapes of true black ambience created by one of the founders of the now legendary Swedish industrial […]

September 12, 2002

SIX FEET UNDER recorded live footage for their new CD / DVD release "Double Dead" at the Lab in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 14th for a November 4th 2002 release (European release date). The show was professionally shot on film by Dave Roth, who directed ‘The Day The Dead Walked’, ‘Victim of the Paranoid’, […]

September 09, 2002

KREATOR will tour England and Ireland with support from DESTRUCTION from October 27th at the Woughton Centre in Milton Keynes, England to November 3rd at the Rosetta Bar in Belfast, North Ireland. A Neil Kernon remixed version of MACABRE‘s "Grim Reality" album will be released next year via Decomposed Records. In tour news, Macabre will […]

September 07, 2002

Dutch Death / Thrashers KATAFALK have been signed by Cold Blood Industries. Their debut "Storm Of The Horde" will be recorded at Sing Sing Studios, Holland (My Mind’s Mine a.o.) this month. THE WOUNDED have made their first VHS Video with live performances, backstage stuff and the original ‘Billet Doux’ – videoclip (as seen on […]

September 06, 2002

VOID OF SILENCE have completed their search for a new singer. After having tested many proposals and candidates from all around the world, VOID OF SILENCE decided to join forces with Alan Nemtheanga, wellknown singer from Irish top band PRIMORDIAL. The great and immediate feeling between the band and the singer and his great will […]

September 05, 2002

Dutch Death Metal maniacs SEVERE TORTURE are banned from the stages in Switzerland. The band was scheduled to play in the Z7 venue in Switzerland on their upcoming European tour as support for Cannibal Corpse. Official reason for this ban is the (according to the local promoter) perverse, disgusting and very offensive cover artwork of […]

September 03, 2002

INFERNAL MAJESTY‘s ‘Death Of Heaven’ track is available at MP3.com. This demo version differs from the CD version. The band are now back in rehearsals and are booking shows for October and November. FUNERAL INCEPTION‘s "Anthems Of Disenchantment" album is out now through Warpath Records. The new band was formed by ex-BLOODY GORE’s Mithos (bass) […]

August 30, 2002

THE DEFACED‘s are going to record their second album "Karma In Black" in Queenstreet Recording studio, starting August 1st. It will be produced by Klas Ideberg and Rickard Larsson. 11 brand new tracks will be recorded of which one is destined for the Japanese version of the CD. www.thedefaced.com Danish Thrash Metal heroes INVOCATOR returns […]

August 29, 2002

HIMNOS RITUALES DE GUERRA zine was forced to change their e-mail into hrdguerra@bs-networks.com due to a computer and e-mail server crash. They lost some trade and order info so if you were about to do any business with them, make sure to contact them again at this new email address. Sweden’s GRAVE have completed their […]

August 26, 2002

NASTY SAVAGE have reformed and recorded two new songs for a forthcoming CD due out through Crook’d Records later in the year. INCANTATION‘s current tour of Europe with PANDEMIA kicked off on August 22nd at Cafe Twede Zit in Gent, Belgium. Dates conclude on August 31st at Canix in Lottum, Holland. TotalRock reports that late […]

August 21, 2002

Bruchstein Records will be organizing a Benefit Concert For The Victims Of The Flood in Eastern Germany on Saturday the 14th & Sunday the 15th of September at the F.T.C. location in Neiden (near Torgau). Bands that are willing to play for free will get a sleeping place, catering & money for the travel (gas). […]

August 20, 2002

Erik Rutan has announced he is leaving Morbid Angel in order to devote himself entirely to HATE ETERNAL. Erik began playing guitar with Morbid Angel in 1993 and has played on three of the band’s albums, as well as numerous national and international tours. In 1996, Erik began forming Hate Eternal, a blistering Death Metal […]

August 19, 2002

Blood Cinema’s upcoming film, "Bloody Bloody Bible Camp", will feature the music of DEICIDE. DARK FUNERAL guitarist Dominion has left the band in order to "pursue other musical avenues". The band are currently looking at other guitarists in hopes of finding a permanent replacement for Dominion. CATTLE DECAPITATION vocalist Travis Ryan comments on the band’s […]

August 18, 2002

Thailand’s LACERATE will release a MCD entitled "Soul Of Revenge" through Premonition o.f. Records in September. The CD will contain five tracks of fast paced Death Metal with touches of Grind (incl. an exclusive bonus track), coloured artwork and photos. Premonition o.f. Records is specialized in Asian Metal and more releases are on the way […]

August 17, 2002

CADAVER INC. were added to Bergen’s "Hole In The Sky" festival billing on August 30. Further info: www.holeinthesky.no 1349 got signed by Candlelight Records.

August 16, 2002

The Russian based trio FOREST STREAM has now finished their debut album "Tears Of Mortal Solitude". It will contain 11 tracks of "some of the most sorrowful and crestfallen Black Metal ever put to tape". www.mmz.ru/fs/ "Tiny Deaths", RAKOTH‘s third album, will soon be finished. The band is presently recording yet more material for inclusion […]

August 15, 2002

In early 2003 Relapse Records will finally be re-releasing REPULSION‘s legendary "Horrified" album as a DoCD set. The bonus disc will feature the GENOCIDE (pre-REPULSION) demo, the Relapse 7" tracks, the band’s ’92 demo and more. EXHUMED are currently writing the follow up record to "Slaughtercult". Expect an early 2003 release. The official EXHUMED discography […]

August 14, 2002

The INSISION / INVERACITY split-CD is finally out on Revenge Productions. For those who don’t it yet, INSISION’s part in this release is their godly "Revelation Of The Sado God" promo demo. For ordering information contact: www.revengeproductions.de REQUIEM had to postpone the recording of their album for Revenge due to health problems of their drummer. […]

August 13, 2002

Former ANGELCORPSE bassist / vocalist Pete Helmkamp has joined REVENGE. The St. Louis Metalfest 1 takes place on Friday, August 16th (6pm) and Saturday, August 17th (12pm) at 412 N. Tucker in St. Louis, MO. Acts on the bill for the all ages show include: MACABRE, FIVEPOINTE O, KATAKLYSM, JUNGLE ROT, MISERY INDEX, DIVINE EMPIRE, […]

August 12, 2002

The release date of The new SALEM album "Collective Demise" has been set for September the 15th. All the magazines, redio stations etc. that wish to receive the promo CD, can contact KMG / System Shock at: andy@impact-records.de, promo@kmg-music.de John O’ Fathaigh, the flute, tin-whistle player and brother of band main-man Keith, is no longer […]

August 10, 2002

CENTINEX will tour with Deicide (+ others) throughout Europe during November. Candlelight Records have bought the rights for "Hellbrigade", "Bloodhunt", "Reborn Through Flames" and "Malleus Maleficarum". The albums will be re-released (with new artwork, layout, bonus tracks etc) early next year. The vinyl version of "Diabolical Desolation" should be out during August through Finland’s Northern […]

August 08, 2002

This year’s EAR TERROR FESTIVAL will take place on November 1 – 2. So far the following bands are confirmed: Victim, Very Wicked, Ingurgitating Oblivion, Bk 49, Obscenity and Profanity. Four more acts are about to follow. We’ll keep you posted!

August 06, 2002

BLOOD RED THRONE recently finished the recordings for their new album titled "Affiliated With The Suffering". Some of the songtitles are ‘Unleashing Hell’, ‘A Dream Of Death’, ‘Razor Jack’ and ‘Gather The Dead’. www.get.to/bloodredthrone CRUACHAN is looking out for a new full-time bandmember who can play keyboard, violin or flute. Anyone interested get in touch […]

August 05, 2002

MALEVOLENT CREATION have finished recording their 8th full length album titled "The Will To Kill" at Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida. Recorded and engineered by Shawn Ohtani, 11 tracks have been recorded. Canadian Producer Jean Francois Dagenais was denied access into the United States twice due to visa complications and delayed the recording a bit […]

August 03, 2002

Germany’s RESURRECTED are currently preparing their fourth full-length album entitled "Blood Spilled" which is supposed to be released on Perverted Taste in February / March 2003. The band is currently in the phase of pre-production and will be entering the Excess Studio Rotterdam (SINISTER, HOUWITSER) end of November this year to do the final recordings. […]

August 02, 2002

Germany’s Death Metal lunatics THORNESBREED are looking for possibilities to play. If you can help them out in that department, feel free to contact them for all further details at www.thornesbreed.de Here’s the latest news from the DEW-SCENTED guys for you… "The last months have been pretty exciting for Dew-Scented, as we have played some […]

July 31, 2002

HELL-BORN finished recording their 3rd CD called "The Call Of Megiddo" which will be available in mid September 2002. The album was recorded at Hertz Studio in Poland (Dies Irae, Decapitated). www.hellborndirect.com April ETHEREAL are about to complete their second album "Al Azif". The album was recorded at Green Studio in Krakow (one of the […]

July 30, 2002

Dark Realm Records have come to agreement with Damnation Records in Holland to reissue PENTACLE‘s "Ancient Death" CD. The disc includes two Mantas (pre-Death) cover songs taken from the Mantas / Death demo days. The reissue will also have a song taken from their out of print 10" EP. Additionally, the recording features K.K. Warslut […]

July 29, 2002

East Frisian FUNERAL PROCESSION have finally finished the recording of their 2nd demo "Solar Eclipse". The demo was recorded with an analog 4-tracker, includes four songs and has a playing-time of more than 28 minutes. The line-Up for the recording was: Iwein – guitars, Ole – drums, Count Gothmog – bass & vocals and Satyrus […]

July 28, 2002

TEARS Of DECAY hve just released their debut full length "Saprophyt" via Cudgel Agency. The CD features a hidden track and two live video clips from "Fuck The Commerce III" festival. "Live-Reincarnation-Ground Zero" from THE SIXTH INCUBATOR (feat. Chris Mummelthey, ex-INCUBATOR) will be officially distributed by Cudgel Agency. The CD is limited to 500 copies, […]

July 27, 2002

Roger Sundquist has decided to leave THRONEAEON to focus on his family and soon to be born first child. He will still stick around and help the rest of the band to create and record the next CD as well as perform on any upcoming shows. Interested drummers that feel they have what it takes […]

July 24, 2002

Here’s an official press statement from ABSU, concerning the departure of Equitant: "On behalf of ABSU and myself, we are unfortunate to announce the departure of co-founder / guitarist / bassist / songwriter Equitant Ifernain from the band. Due to several confounding circumstances, Equitant has decided to pursue other musical enterprises, as well as continue […]

July 23, 2002

You can download the complete album "Inside" (with cover) from Germany’s AB:NORM on the band’s homepage www.ab-norm.de

July 21, 2002

Poland’s grind / gore band DEAD INFECTION that broke up over two years ago is back with a new posthumous release called "Dead Singles Collection". It is the complete set of all their singles including previously unreleased tracks and some live stuff. This limited edition as well as a re-release of their "A Chapter Of […]

July 20, 2002

WWIII Records recording artists FOG, EXCOMMUNION and HATE THEORY will all be performing at the 2002 Milwaukee Metalfest. HATE’s new album "Cain’s Way" is set for release in the US on July 23, 2002 and EXCOMMUNION’s debut "Superion" will be released on September, 2002. The album features artwork by Jacek Wisniewski (Vader, Rebaelliun, Decapitated). All […]

July 19, 2002

On August 26, UNMOORED will enter the Abyss studios to record their third album (first for Code666), with producer Tommy Tägtgren. The album will go under the name of "Indefinite Soul-Extension" and its full, now completed, track listing reads as follows (in no particular order): "Cinders Veil", "Phase Of Revulsion", "Commit To The Fire", "Leave-Taking", […]

July 18, 2002

PROFANITY are no longer signed by Cudgel Agency. The band just decided to split on friendly terms from the label. To back this up they issued the following little statement in their latest press release: "We thank Jens and Besen for their support and wish them the best for their label and all future activities." […]

July 17, 2002

LOS ANGELES UNDERGROUND.COM is supposed to become a new support site for underground bands on the net. Even though it’s still in the development stage right now, the basic idea behind it sounds very promising already… "There are lots and lots of excellent underground bands out here and we look forward to having LosAngelesUnderground.com be […]

July 16, 2002

CATTLE DECAPITATION will be having a record release party for the upcoming album, "To Serve Man", their debut release on Metal Blade Records due out in stores on July 30th. It will take place at Hully Gully in Downey, CA and will feature eight bands on two stages. Doors are at 7pm. Other acts on […]

July 15, 2002

Scotland’s SEEDS OF DESOLATION are set to begin recording their debut album entitled "Abattoir Of Carnal Rapture" at Spacelab Studios, Germany in late September. These guys have been creating quite a buzz for a while now with their brand of technical and incredibly brutal Death Metal (imagine a head-on collision involving Deeds Of Flesh and […]

July 11, 2002

After selling out of their mini CD, Red Stream (in cooperation with Baphomet) has re-released the first BLOOD STAINED DUSK full length. The band is currently on tour with Malevolent Creation. GORELORD and WURDULAK have begun filming scenes for their split DVD, to be released later this year, or early next, on Red Stream. Meanwhile, […]

July 10, 2002

Norwegian Black Metallers PERISHED have been signed by Displeased Records. The band is well respected throughout the scene because of their astonishing debut album "Kark" and the follow up mini "Grim". PERISHED plays a sublime mix of raging fast Black Metal and well-measured melodic interludes, yet keeping all highly fueled and aggressive. The new album […]

July 09, 2002

Dutch Death Metallers GOD DETHRONED will enter Berno studio in Sweden during October to commence the recording process for their new album, tentatively titled "The Universal Slavedriver", for a January 2003 release through Metal Blade Records. THE CROWN finally confirmed to play not only the Tuska Festival in Finland next week with original singer Johan […]

July 06, 2002

The collaboration between the French Black / Death Metal act BLOODY SIGN and their vocalist / bass player Nathaniel will be finished after this summer. The band is now looking for a replacement, so everyone truly interested in joining the band can contact them at www.bloodysign.com

July 04, 2002

Due to the fact that Joe Vasquez has left the Texas based Death Metal act SEVERANCE recently, the band is presently looking for a new vocalist. They have already 5 songs done for the next album and are no longer obligated to any label. So, any seriously interested company should immediately get in touch with […]

July 03, 2002

The apocalyptic noisecore outfit CULT OF LUNA have been signed by Earache Records and already entered Tonteknik Studios in Sweden to begin work on their new album, which is supposed to be completed towards the end of August. Cult of Luna established themselves with the release of their self-titled debut album on the Rage of […]

July 02, 2002

DIES IRAE‘s sophomore effort, "The Sin War", has been pushed back to a September release. The complete tracklisting is as follows: ‘Comrade Of Death’, ‘Incarnation Of Evil’, ‘Internal War’, ‘Horde Of Angry Demons’, ‘Infinity’, ‘Genocide Generation’, ‘The Truth’, ‘Beyond Sensual’, ‘Another Being Wasted’ and ‘Nine Angels’. DERANGED‘s new album, "Plainfield Cemetary", is currently being recorded […]

July 01, 2002

DIVINE RAPTURE‘s forthcoming full-length record will be entitled "The Burning Passion" and the complete track listing includes: ‘The Kindling’, ‘Black Moon Harvest’, ‘My Demon, Your Dove’, ‘Spirit Storm Serenade’, ‘The Deifying, The Sorrow, The Awakening’, ‘Funeral Mist’, ‘Affliction’, ‘No Future, No Past’. ‘Severed’, ‘Your Time Will Come’, ‘The Smothering’. The band recently finished shooting a […]

June 30, 2002

SATHANAS have just released a new 3 song promo, which also includes a Bathory cover. It is limited to 1000 copies and sells for $3.00 from: sathanas.paul@verizon.net DREAMS OF DAMNATION‘s new website is online now at: www.dreamsofdamnation.org You can check out an mp3 of the brand new song ‘The Bloodletting’ featuring the band’s new female […]

June 28, 2002

MALEVOLENT CREATION are set to record their 8th full length album on July 10th with producer Jean Francois Dagenais (better known as guitarist / producer for Kataklysm) at Greenhouse FX Studios in Tampa Florida. The new album titled "The Will To Kill" will be the first to feature new vocalist Kyle Symons (Hate Plow) and […]

June 24, 2002

CATTLE DECAPITATION‘s new album "To Serve Man" has been recorded mixed and mastered. Expect this new slab of grinding metallic gore to be in stores July 29th. The German Metal Blade distributor SPV refused to put the album in the stores due to the brutal artwork by Wes Benscoter. This means that "To Serve Man" […]

June 23, 2002

It’s official KREATOR and DESTRUCTION are coming back to North America on the Hell Comes To Your Town 2002 Tour. CEPHALIC CARNAGE and December complete the bill. It is scheduled to begin on September 12th and run until October 15th. KRISIUN will be on the road in Europe with VADER and DECAPITATED for 5 – […]

June 21, 2002

AMON AMARTH are going to record their new album "Versus The World" in August at Berno studios in Sweden. A few song titles include ‘Bloodshed’, ‘Vs. The World’, ‘… And Soon The World Will Cease To Be’, ‘Death In Fire’, ‘Across The Rainbow Bridge’ and ‘For The Stabwounds In Our Backs’.

June 20, 2002

We figured it’s about time to give you a little update on the happenings in the SADISTIC INTENT camp. Guitarist Rick once more supplied a couple of news for you: "As far as the record, it has been delayed because Bernie (Versailles – producer) has been busy with ENGINE. We’ve been averaging like two days […]

June 19, 2002

Here’s the offical statement from HYPNOSIA‘s Cab concerning the band’s split up: "It was not an easy decision, but it was the only way out, at least as I saw it. I had myself done virtually everything in the band all these years, and it became too much. I did all music, all lyrics, answered […]

June 18, 2002

GRAVE will now release their new album, "Back From The Grave", in September. Originally due in June, the release has been moved forward due to the band’s European tour, which ended on June 2nd. The album wasn’t finished before the start of the tour. Nine songs have been recorded and mixing / mastering will take […]

June 17, 2002

This is the final billing for this year’s X-Mass Festivals: SIX FEET UNDER, MARDUK, DYING FETUS, HATE ETERNAL, IMPALED NAZARENE, IMMOLATION, MACABRE, MYSTIC CIRCLE and KATAKLYSM. The shows will take place between December 11 and December 22, 2002. The exact dates will be published shortly.

June 15, 2002

Wannes of PENTACLE will do some co-vocals for the Dutch band Izegrim for the song ‘Under The Banners Of Hatred’. This song will be released on their forthcoming album. PENTACLE has furthermore been asked to participate in a NECROVORE – tribute. This 10" is going to be released through the Dutch label From Beyond Records […]

June 14, 2002

Guitarist Anders Björler has rejoined Swedish Thrashers THE HAUNTED. Björler, who left the group last September in order to concentrate on his university studies, announced his decision to come back to the band earlier today, according to frontman Marco Aro, who described himself as "stunned" by the news. As previously reported, THE HAUNTED have booked […]

June 13, 2002

The new AURORA BOREALIS CD "Time, Unveiled" is complete and will be released July 1, 2002 on Nightsky Productions in the USA. The recording features Tim Yeung (Ex-HATE ETERNAL) on drums. The CD will also be released early 2003 in Europe on Die Hard Music.

June 12, 2002

Here is the confirmed billing for this year’s WACKEN FESTIVAL on August 1 – 3 (in alphabetical order): ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, AMON AMARTH, ANGEL DUST, ANGRA, AVANLANCH, BLAZE, BLIND GUARDIAN, BLITZKRIEG, BORKNAGAR, BRUCE DICKINSON, CANDLEMASS (reunion), CANNIBAL CORPSE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CRIMINAL, DEBRIS INC (members of TROUBLE), DESTRUCTION, DIMPLE MINDS, DOMINE, DORNENREICH, DORO, DREAM EVIL, DYING […]

June 10, 2002

Earache Records will re-release AT THE GATES‘ milestone "Slaughter Of The Soul" this summer. The reissue features 6 bonus tracks, new artwork, and new liner notes by At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg. The bonus tracks are: ‘Legion’ (Slaughterlord cover), ‘The Dying’ (from the oringial album sessions), ‘Unto Others’ (demo version), ‘Nausea’ (demo version), ‘Captor […]

June 08, 2002

The murderer of Kettenhund Records founder ANDREAS LACHER was sentenced to 12 years yesterday morning (the first four years in jail and the rest in a psychatry). You will find a more detailed article about this case here (written in German though).

June 07, 2002

IMPIETY will record their 3rd album at Berno Studios, Sweden from July 1 to July 20 with producer Berno Paulsson. The Album is titled "Kaos Kommand 696" and will feature ten tracks. The cover art will exclusive be supplied by both JP Fournier and Desmond Sia respectively. The release date is tentatively set for October […]

June 05, 2002

THE CROWN and Tomas Lindberg have parted ways due to personal differences, any questions to this statement will be answered with "no comments". French ANTAEUS will release their new album "De Principii Evangelikum" on September 23rd. The band will hit the road in November on tour with DEICIDE.

June 04, 2002

MONSTROSITY have just returned from Brazil and a three week tour of Mexico. On May 7, 2002 their album "Millennium" was reissued by Conquest Music and in September the band will head to Europe for the third time visiting at least eleven countries and playing 50 shows before returning to the States.

June 01, 2002

After their split-up with Metal Blade Records New York’s IMMOLATION have signed a new deal with Listenable Records for 3 albums. The band has already started the recordings of their new album, which will be entitled "Unholy Cult". Here are the titles: ‘Of Martyrs And Men’, ‘Sinful Nature’, ‘Unholy Cult’,’ Wolf Among The Flock’, ‘Reluctant […]

May 31, 2002

MINDGRINDER from Norway have been signed by Sound Riot Productions. The band features Mr.Cosmocrator (ZYKLON, SOURCE OF TIDE). The debut album is planned to be recorded in Akkerhaugen Lydstudios and mastered at Strype studios (DIMMU BORGIR, MAYHEM, EMPEROR, IMMORTAL) and will feature some special guests of famous musicians from Norway plus a video. The release […]

May 29, 2002

The VOMITOR "Neutron Hammer" 7" (out on Invictus Productions – www.unconquerable.net) is already sold out. All pre-orders that have not yet been shipped are in the process of being sent out. Due to circumstances beyond the label’s control, the patches have been delayed but will be ready soon. The GOSPEL OF THE HORNS album is […]

May 27, 2002

WHIPLASH bassist Tony Bono died this past weekend of an apparent heart attack at the age of 38. Rest in peace brother.

May 26, 2002

After a little delay the INSISION / INVERACITY split-CD should finally be available soon as it’s currently in the pressing stage. In June both REQUIEM and NUN SLAUGHTER are going to record their new albums for Revenge Productions. Release dates are yet to be confirmed. The LUDWIGSHAFEN DEATHFEST has been moved to December 7th, 2002. […]

May 25, 2002

CALLENISH CIRCLE got a spot at the billing of Ozzfest (June 01, 2002 in Nijmegen – Holland). The band plays the Dutch Stage from 16:45 – 17:30, so everybody into "real" extreme Metal be there. For more info on the festival check the official website: www.ozzfest.nl

May 24, 2002

Underground Records still have some copies left of "Subconscious Lobotomy", the CENTINEX debut debut album from 1992. If you want a copy of this CD then send 25 US $ (incl. airmail) to: Underground Records, P.O. Box 56, 280 22 Wittsjö, Sweden, E-mail: info@hurricanekennels.com The band is currently talking to a few labels about releasing […]

May 22, 2002

BLOOD STORM is currently seeking a new full time independant extreme Metal drummer. Must be 100% dedicated and willing to do tours national and international and capable of playing double bass kicks fast. Some of the BLOOD STORM drumming influences are: CELTIC FROST, BATHORY, WHIPLASH, CRUMSUCKERS, RAZOR, EXCITER, CRO MAGS and bands that fit that […]

May 21, 2002

‘Cold Steel For An Iron Age’, the latest album of DESTROYER 666 will be released via Displeased Records as a limited LP version with improved artwork compared to the CD version. INTERNAL SUFFERING from Colombia have finished the recordings and mastering of their new album "Chaotic Matrix" for Displeased Records. Expect some brutal blasting tornado […]

May 15, 2002

EXCITER is looking for a new singer as Jacques Belanger left the band for good. Any interested singer can contact the band at: 4exciter@rogers.com

May 08, 2002

Since the co-operation with Hammerheart Recs hasn’t been satisfactory THRONEAEON decided not to work with the label any longer. They’ve been negotiating with a couple of interested labels and will soon be able to announce through which label the next full-length album will be released. The upcoming MORBID ANGEL tribute album through Hellspawn Records is […]

April 30, 2002

ARCH ENEMY will tour with NILE and HATE ETERNAL beginning in July. Dates will be announced soon. CADAVER INC. are currently working on their new album. The recording will most likely take place in September / October, followed by the release in March 2003. Watch for a split 7" EP (colored vinyl limited to 1000 […]

April 26, 2002

To promote their new album "Hellblast" HELL-BORN will visit several places in the United States. Psychomancer will accompany them. On April 28, HELL-BORN will perform the first concert at the "Connections" Club in New Jersey and afterwards will remain overseas till mid – May. Their tour can be extended by 3 concerts in Canada but […]

April 25, 2002

MELECHESH are currently in the writing process and demo recordings of their next full length album. At the end of May the band will furthermore record ‘Babylon Fell’ for a Celtic Frost tribute. ABSU are currently working on three new songs for the next, self-titled album, which are ‘Galla Temple’, ‘Night Fire Canonization’ and ‘Between […]

April 24, 2002

Ex-MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker is currently working on some new material. In an interview with Hidden Throne magazine he revealed the following news: "I am looking to the future, I have 2 things going on, first, I am working on a new CEREMONY CD as we speak, and it will have Trym from EMPEROR […]

April 23, 2002

Conquest Music will be reissuing MONSTROSITY‘s second studio release, "Millennium" on May 7, 2002 in the U.S. The hard to find classic release features vocalist, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, now of Cannibal Corpse. This was George’s last album as frontman for Monstrosity. Monstrosity completed a three week tour of Mexico in February with some of the […]

April 22, 2002

CENTINEX guitarist Johan Ahlberg – who had a session position for a few months – has now become a permanent member of the band. Centinex are now working together with Dreamtide Music, a new Swedish management and booking agency. Their first target is to book a small east-european tour for late July / early August. […]

April 21, 2002

After a delay of almost a year PENTACLE‘s "Ancient Death" 12" has finally been released now. Limited to 500 copies and being accompanied by a 16-pages booklet it is available for 15 Euro / 15 US Dollar (Europe) & 20 US Dollar (world). Prices include p&p. For orders send your well-hidden money (no coins) to: […]

April 19, 2002

The PENTACLE / DESASTER gig in Luzern, Switzerland has been cancelled. Desaster’s vocalist Sataniac has attracted himself a lung-inflammation and is currently staying in a hospital. Because Desaster was the headliner for this gig, Pentacle decided to cancel the gig too. Like drummer Tormentor from Desaster said: "It’s important BOTH bands can absolve the gig. […]

April 18, 2002

SLAYER‘s Kerry King makes an appearance in the new SUM41 video, ‘What We’re All About’, with a guitar solo. The video is on MTV now, and can be seen on in the video section of Slayer.net. Slayer recently won an ESPN Action Sports and Music Award for "best BMX riding music". The band’s video for […]

April 17, 2002

CENTURIAN‘s "Liber ZarZax" album is available on vinyl now as well through Listenable Records. ANCIENT RITES will record a live-CD/DVD on the 14th of June in the Biebob-club (B). BLOOD RED THRONE will enter Dub-studio on the 6th of May to record their 2nd, yet untitled album. Morfeus recently finished the recordings for the new […]

April 16, 2002

Just back from their tour with MANOWAR, USURPER will be heading into the studio soon to record their Earache debut. The label has just released reissues of two of their classic albums, "Visions From The Gods" and "Necronemesis", both containing unreleased bonus material and new packaging. CARNAL FORGE posted the following update recently: "We probably […]

April 15, 2002

Whilst many Death Metal bands flirt with images of horror, for most it’s just used for effect or image enhancement. Few take their interest beyond the confines of a band set up – but Daniel Ekeroth, INSISION bassist and holder of a Master’s Degree in Cinema studies has taken his interest as far as having […]

April 11, 2002

In a recent interview NOCTURNUS‘ Emo Mowery revealed that Nocturnus has disbanded again. "It’s a shame and we were so close to recording the next record", he said. "There will be a new band with a new name (unknown as of yet). The line up will include the three remaining members of NOCTURNUS, Mike Davis-guitar, […]

April 09, 2002

Blabbermouth reports that drummer Dave Lombardo will be sitting behind the kit for all of SLAYER‘s upcoming touring activities "until late this year", according to an informed source. Meanwhile, the band’s version of STEPPENWOLF’s ‘Born To Be Wild’, will be included on the upcoming NASCAR-sponsored "Crank It Up" compilation CD. THE HAUNTED have released a […]

April 08, 2002

The release date for the fifth LUNAR AURORA full length is still uncertain at this point of time. Even though the album is recorded for quite some time it seems that the band’s label Ars Metalli is currently into big financial trouble, so only time will tell whether "Elixir Of Sorrow" will be released through […]

April 05, 2002

Florida’s HATE ETERNAL are in the studio, putting the finishing touches on "King Of All Kings", the follow-up to 1999’s "Conquering the Throne". The band (comprised of guitarist / vocalist / mastermind Erik Rutan, bassist Jared Anderson, and drummer Derek Roddy) are recording the new album at Rutan’s own studio, Dimensional Sound Studio in Tampa, […]

April 04, 2002

Mighty Music have signed DIM MAK (ex – RIPPING CORPSE) for the European territory (licensed from Dies Irea Prod.). The European version of the band’s upcoming new album "Intercepting Fist" will be released with one bonus track and completely different front cover and layout to the US version (Olympic Records). Release date is set for […]

April 03, 2002

Hammerheart Records just announced the signing of the Swedish band HEARSE. The core of the band consists of Johan Liiva (vocals and bass) and Max Thornell (drums), with the addition of Mattias Ljung (guitars). Johan and Max played together from 1990 up until 1994 in the band FURBOWL (two albums released) and Johan Liiva is […]

April 02, 2002

INSISION‘s new album, "Beneath The Folds Of Flesh", is out through Earache / Wicked World on April 29th. The tracklisting: ‘World Impaled’, ‘Trapped Within’, ‘Sado God’, ‘Temple Of Flesh’, ‘Rewind Into Chaos’, ‘Impamiiz Graa’, ‘My Fever’, ‘Before My Altar’ and ‘Ex Oblivion’. HATE ETERNAL are in the studio, putting the finishing touches on their new […]

March 31, 2002

Cogumelo Records will finally release the first two albums by HEADHUNTER D.C. on CD in May or June. The CD will feature the band’s ’89 demo "Hell Is Here" as bonus!

March 30, 2002

In an interview with Hidden Throne zine DEFLESHED‘s Gustaf revealed the following news: "In June we’ll record our new album in Berno Studios for three weeks. It will be titled ”Royal Straight Flesh” and the music will definitely sound like Defleshed only that we mix in a few heavier parts like for example on the […]

March 29, 2002

DEW-SCENTED have added Hendrik Bache as a second guitar player to their touring line-up. The band’s new album "Inwards" has been out in Europe, America and Japan for some weeks now. Additionally it has been licensed to Irond Records for a domestic release in Russia. Make sure to visit the label’s homepage in case you […]

March 28, 2002

On May 20th Peaceville Records will be releasing the following five albums on heavy black vinyl: OPETH – "Still Life" (double album / gatefold sleeve), ANATHEMA – "Alternative 4", DARKTHRONE – "A Blaze In The Northern Sky", "Under A Funeral Moon" and "Transylvanian Hunger". The ANATHEMA DVD "Visions Of A Dying Embrace" (which contains all […]

March 26, 2002

Unique Leader Records will release a VOMITORY / DIABOLIC split CD which consists of DIABOLIC’s "City Of The Dead" demo from ’97 (plus two unreleased bonus tracks) and VOMITORY’s "1989-1999" release (which previously only came out on picture LP). It contains two old VOMITORY tracks written back in ’91 and ’92 (re-recorded), one track from […]

March 25, 2002

In January 2002 the creative core of Chilean extreme metallers CRIMINAL, Anton Reisenegger (guitar, vocals) and Rodrigo Contreras (lead guitar), decided to relocate to England. Since the rest of the band were not willing to make this move, new members had to be recruited. It is now official that Zac O’Neil (drums), Rob Eaglestone (bass) […]

March 24, 2002

With the release of their upcoming new 7" "Humade Me Flesh" on April 8, Germany’s PROFANITY will include a CD-R version of the same material. This CD-R will only be available along with the 7" (strictly limited to 200 hand numbered copies) for 5Euro (instead of 4Euro for the 7" alone). The band decided to […]

March 23, 2002

If you’re following the extreme underground movement a little bit longer already, you will most certainly be aware of DOOM and ELECTRO HIPPIES, two bands from the UK, that started out around the same time as NAPALM DEATH, CARCASS, BOLT THROWER and the likes. With their Punk / Crust / (old) Hardcore attitude they not […]

March 21, 2002

HORRID, Italy’s most Swedish sounding Death Metal act, will release an anthology CD entitled "Evil’s Birth 1989-2002" in May. It contains the band’s "Blasphemic Creatures" MCD, their second demo "You Are Mine", three unreleased live songs (‘Obscurity’, ‘Mephistophelian Chaos’ and ‘The Period Of Deep Thought’) and ‘Winds Of Procreation’ (Live) from their 7". On March […]

March 20, 2002

"Diabolical Desolation", the new album by Sweden’s CENTINEX is out now in Europe, except in Sweden due to distribution problems. But things have been cleared up in the meantime so the album should be available over there as well within the near future. The U.S release-date has been postponed to April 30th. In ralted news, […]

March 19, 2002

After months of delays, SATYRICON will begin mixing their new album this week in Denmark with Jeff "Critter" Newell (MINISTRY, GUNS N¹ ROSES) and Satyr at the helm. IMPIOUS have replaced drummer Ulf Johansson with Mikael Norén. Displeased Records will release MENTAL HORROR‘s "Proclaiming Vengeance" album on March 25th. The Art Of Sickness European tour […]

March 18, 2002

GOREAPHOBIA‘s original members from the first demo Alex Bouks, Henny Piotrowski and Craig Smilowski are together again for the first time since 1990. Their rather Black Metal-ish sounding frontman "No One" went on to other projects. Ever since they have been working on new material, which will be in the vein of the first demo […]

March 17, 2002

After they parted ways with Hammerheart Records, Danish extreme Death Metal lunatics EXMORTEM have just been signed by Osmose Productions. The band is looking forward to record their new album during the summer.

March 16, 2002

The PENTACLE gig that was planned on March the 23rd in Flensburg got canceled. Somehow the place was double booked and the gig cannot take place anymore. But there’s also some good, PENTACLE related news. The band’s releases "The Fifth Moon", "Rides The Moonstorm" and "Ancient Death" will all be released on tape by Witchhammer […]

March 14, 2002

THRONEAEON are very sad to announce that the shows in Gothenburg and Stockholm this weekend have been cancelled. Their drummer is unfortunately sick with pneumonia.

March 12, 2002

VADER have just finished the recordings to their newest album "Revelations". During the session the band got help from LUX OCCULTA’s Ureck, who contributed the intro and several keyboard backdrops. During the 200-hour session the band laid to tape 14 tracks and a cover of MORBID ANGEL’s ‘Immortal Rites’. The tracklisting reads like this: ‘Son […]

March 11, 2002

You can already download PROFANITY‘s coverversion of TERRORIZER’s ‘Fear Of Napalm’ (Mp3 – 2,5 MB!) from the band’s website www.profanity.de The track will appear on their upcoming 7" "Humade Me Flesh", which is supposed to be out on April 8, 2002. MARDUK‘s "Heaven Shall Burn… When We Are Gathered" album is out in Japan through […]

March 09, 2002

THRONEAEON will appear on the upcoming Morbid Angel tribute with the track ‘The Lion’s Den’ – out soon through Hellspawn Records. Some new mp3 tracks can be found at www.mp3.com/throneaeon

March 07, 2002

California’s INSANITY have finally finished the recordings for the follow-up to their legendary "Death After Death" release and are currently working on the mixes. The band is looking for a new drummer, so if you’re interested to join, don’t hesitate to get in touch with them at: insanity@blacklungproductions.com On their way home from a New […]

March 05, 2002

DEATH‘s "Scream Bloody Gore", "Leprosy", "Spiritual Healing", "Human" and "Individual Thought Patterns" have been reissued on vinyl in Germany by Century Media. Supernal will reissue the following titles this year: BEHEMOTH‘s "From The Pagan Vastlands", DEINONYCHUS‘ "Ark Of Thought" and MAYHEM‘s "Out From The Dark" picture disc. BEHEMOTH‘s Nergal has revealed that the band’s upcoming […]

February 26, 2002

Polish Death Metal veterans VADER have changed the title of their forthcoming album from "Epitaph" to "Revelations". The band’s first CD with ex-HUNTER four-stringer Simon (who replaced Shambo last year), "Revelations" is currently being recorded at Red Studio (the same studio where the group’s "Litany" and "Reign Forever World" CDs were recorded) with producer with […]

February 25, 2002

Its been a long time coming but HATE ETERNAL have confirmed that they will enter the studio to record the highly anticipated follow up to "Conquering The Throne". The band will record as a three piece, led by founder member Erik Rutan, complimented by Jared Anderson on bass and vocals and Derek Roddy on drums. […]

February 24, 2002

Sweden’s ultra brutal masters SPAWN OF POSSESSION have just signed a deal with Unique Leader for their first full length release which will be recording in June. California’s DECREPIT BIRTH will feature former members of Deprecated and will be recorded by Tim Yeung on drums. DISGORGE is in the studio in Chicago recording "Consume The […]

February 19, 2002

For the first time in 10 years, NUCLEAR ASSAULT will perform three reunion shows in April. The dates are: 6th – Metal Meltdown – Asbury Park, NJ, 27th – L’Amour – Brooklyn and 28th – Jaxx – Springfield, VA. DECAPITATED‘s "Nihility" album is being issued on vinyl. Ledo Takas Records have struck a licensing deal […]

February 17, 2002

Here’s an official press statement / update from SIRIUS: "Okay folks, it’s cleaning time! For quite a while, some months actually, people have been expecting me to react to the latest happenings and mishappenings in the core of SIRIUS. I hereby apologize to the fans and supporters for the delay in such update. Let it […]

February 16, 2002

German Death / Grinders RESURRECTED have a new website, which has been online for some weeks now. The new domain is www.resurrected.net. For any questions concerning general info on the band, booking or mailorder make sure to use the new email address from now on, which is blood@resurrected.net. PENTACLE‘s website httpd.chello.nl/m-verhoeven has been updated – […]

February 15, 2002

CANNIBAL CORPSE is back from Colombia, after show wrap up via Alex Webster. "We just played two shows in Colombia, in Cali and Bogotá. The audience was killer, and the shows went well. We had a crazy in-store at Tower Records in Cali, we nearly got trampled, the kids overran the signing table, we were […]

February 13, 2002

VIU DRAKH‘s new album "Death Riff Society" will be released in March 2002 via Moonstorm Records. Visit www.viudrakh.de to learn more about the latest activities of the band and feel free to download a brandnew track off "Death Riff Society" under www.viudrakh.de/mutant.mp3 As an appetizer, the VIU DRAKH / DRILLER KILLER split 7" EP will […]

February 11, 2002

Here’s an official statement from MÖRK GRYNING‘s Goth Gorgon concerning the reasons why they decided to cancel their upcoming tour: "As many of you might know, Mörk Gryning was supposed to do a European tour in March, together with Aeternus, Agathodaimon and Hecate Enthroned, for World Progress Booking. A week ago, headliner Aeternus cancelled there […]

February 10, 2002

The CALLENISH CIRCLE / SKYFIRE mini-tour, that was originally planned at the end of March, was cancelled because of problems with the booking-agency, that was supposed to book the dates.

February 07, 2002

Anyone who’s still interested in former MORBID ANGEL frontman DAVID VINCENT and what he’s up to, should click here… But be prepared for a massive shock! VOMITOR‘s "Neutron Hammer" 7" has been sent to the pressing plant after all. After months of delays and postponements, it is finally getting ready to be pressed. The first […]

February 06, 2002

EXMORTEM is now officially no longer on Hammerheart Records. The band is still looking for a possible company to release the "Berzerker Legions" album on vinyl, so interested labels should contact Exmortem directly. The Danish bunch has also begun the search for a new label to release their next album, that will be recorded around […]

February 05, 2002

It’s official. MOTÖRHEAD‘s new album will be called "Hammered" and will be released in Europe on April 8th and in North America on April 9th. DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER have signed a multi-abum deal with Nuclear Blast. They’ve already booked the Stage One Studios for June to record the new album, which has the working title […]

February 03, 2002

41-year-old EXODUS frontman PAUL BALOFF (birth date: April 25th, 1960), whose unique personality and distinctive vocal style have endeared him to thousands of Metal fans all over the world, passed away just before noon yesterday, February 2nd, 2002(Pacific time), after suffering a massive stroke Thursday night (January 31st) that has left him lying in a […]

February 02, 2002

PAUL BALOFF, vocalist of Bay Area Thrash vets Exodus, reportedly suffered a massive stroke and is said to be on life support and barely clinging to life at a local hospital. Baloff was rushed to an Oakland hospital suffering from what was initially believed to be a brain aneurysm, but doctors have since determined that […]

January 28, 2002

IMMORTAL‘s "Sons Of Northern Darkness" album will be released on regular and picture disc vinyl on February 4th. The European digi will be released the same day. SKYMNING‘s "Artificial Supernova" album will be released in Europe through Blackend on February 25th. The tracklisting: ‘Synthetic Visions’, ‘Shadowed / Astral Silver’, ‘Shatter The World / Artificial Supernova’, […]

January 22, 2002

According to their website, IN FLAMES will support ICED EARTH on a US tour in April. More details soon. DECAPITATED are currently planning to tour in support of their upcoming "Nihility" album, due for release on February 25th. Due to the bands young age, school commitments have meant that the band have had to cancel […]

January 14, 2002

Longtime SINISTER-member Bart van Wallenberg has decided to quit Sinister because of personal reasons. Therefore the band is urgently looking out for a new guitarist that can play with the band on their upcoming single shows and on their upcoming European Tour to promote their most recent album "Creative Killings", out on Hammerheart Records. The […]

January 11, 2002

The DEPTH OF WINTER FESTIVAL V – 2001 is done and 2000,-DM could be spend for children with cancer. Therefore a big THANK YOU to all bands, mags, labels and helping people! Without your help this festival couldn’t get started. The next festival (No.6) is fore sure in the year 2002 in autumn / winter […]

January 10, 2002

PROFANITY (www.profanity.de) will play on the coming CRYPTOPSY (www.cryptopsy.net) European tour together with HAEMORRHAGE (www.come.to/haemorrhage) and SPAWN (www.spawn666.de). This tour starts on April 12, 2002, lasts until May 05, 2002 and will include the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. For booking, all kinds of […]

January 08, 2002

VADER‘s next album, tentatively titled "Epitaph", will be recorded in February 2002 in Red Studio. Peter has given us the titles of some of the tracks: ‘The Absolut’, ‘When The Fallen Rise Again’, ‘Torch Of War’ and ‘I Am Who I Am’. The album is scheduled for release on the 3rd of June, 2002. Be […]

January 01, 2002

According to their website, INTERNAL BLEEDING vocalist was removed from the band recently – irresponsibility being cited as the main reason. He has been replaced by ex-BODYFARM vocalist Jerry Lowe. His vocals will debut on the band’s next album, "Hatefuel". KATAKLYSM has confirmed that they will appear at the With Full Force Festival in Germany […]

December 23, 2001

CHILDREN OF BODOM‘s website, www.cobhc.com, reports that the band are currently in discussions for a record deal. Until a deal is set there will be no new material from the band. Following their scheduled Christmas shows COB will take their time composing and rehearsing new songs. CARNAL FORGE, of which three members really do work […]

December 22, 2001

Original SLAYER drummer, Dave Lombardo, is confirmed to "guest star" with the band for the next leg of their "God Hates Us All" U.S. tour, beginning January 24 in New Haven, Connecticut. Due to a chronic elbow injury, Paul Bostaph, SLAYER drummer for the past several years, is leaving the band. Bostaph feels he is […]

December 21, 2001

CENTINEX have secured Johan Ahlberg – from the band Subdive – to fill in as the new session guitarist. At the moment they are busy rehersing both new, old and very old material for upcoming shows and tours. The first confirmed dates for 2002 will be revealed soon. The release dates for their next album […]

December 18, 2001

Finlands finest DEMIGOD has finally finished recording their second album "Shadow Mechanics" and it’s going to be released Feb.4, 2002 by Spikefarm records. The new album includes various material from tight Death / Thrash riffing to slow melancholic stuff. http://demigod.xrs.net SATYRICON were recently visited in the studio by guest artists Anja Garbarek and Knut Schreiner […]

December 15, 2001

After another split-up about two months ago, GOREAPHOBIA is finally back again. Next to Craig Smilowski (drums) and Alex Bouks (guitar), the new line-up nowadays consists of original guitar player "Henni ", Jay Lawrence on bass and ex-INCANTATION / DISCIPLES OF MOCKERY vocalist Craig Pillard. Right now the band is working on two new songs […]

December 11, 2001

In light of the canceled Slipknot tour, IN FLAMES have journeyed to a secluded cabin in the woods to begin some prerecording on their new release. They have decided to remove themselves from the distractions of home and hammer out some songs. A fall 2002 release is anticipated. DIMENSION ZERO‘s "Silent Night Fever" album will […]

December 10, 2001

Florida’s blackend Death Metal lunatics EQUINOX have a 13-track sampler CD-R available that features a couple of unfinished, raw instrumental versions of brandnew songs, five covertunes (by MAIDEN, PRIEST, SABBATH, SLAYER, MERCYFUL FATE), as well as four excerpts of very promising and unique sounding material that was recorded in Morrisound Studio (by Jim & Tom […]

December 07, 2001

Spanish Grindcore legends HAEMORRHAGE are currently working in the studio, recording their fourth album for Morbid Records, entitled "Morgue Sweet Home", which is supposed to be released on March 25, 2002. A limited picture LP will be available too. The band will play next year’s WITH FULL FORCE festival and there are plans for a […]

December 04, 2001

IMMORTAL‘s forthcoming album will have the following tracklisting: ‘One By One’, ‘Sons Of Northern Darkness’, ‘Tyrants’, ‘Demonium’, ‘Within The Dark Mind’, ‘In My Kingdom Old’, ‘Antarctica’ and ‘Beyond The North Waves’. ROTTING CHRIST will enter Stage One Studios this spring to record their new album. The album will be produced by Andy Classen and Sakis. […]

December 03, 2001

FALLEN YGGDRASIL will release their new 6 song MCD "In No Sense Innocence" in Jan.2002 (in cooperation w/ Tomorrows Reality Rec). Further info: fallen-yggdrasil@web.de, www.fallen-yggdrasil.de

November 27, 2001

To help Chuck Schuldiner (DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Nuclear Blast have added an auction page to their website. There, you may bid for three cymbals which were signed by various bands during the Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze Festivals. Some of the bands were: SAXON, DORO, STRATOVARIUS, LEFAY, NEVERMORE, THE HAUNTED, MORTICIAN, WITCHERY and AT […]

November 20, 2001

DESTRUCTION have a new drummer, 31-year old Marc Reign (ex-GUNJAH, ORTH) from Berlin, Germany. Century Media Records and World Management have resigned UNLEASHED to a new worldwide record deal. The band is currently recording tracks in their native Stockholm, Sweden, for an early 2002 release. MÖRK GRYNING will release his third album, "Maelstrom Chaos", on […]

November 13, 2001

GALLERY OF DARKNESS will release their 2nd MCD, containing four tracks of utterly brutal sickness, in November / December. SIX FEET UNDER‘s "True Carnage" album will be released in Japan on November 25th with an exclusive bonus track. IN FLAMES will display their brand of extreme metal on the second leg of SLIPKNOT’s U.S. tour. […]

November 10, 2001

Due to personal problems AB:NORM drummer Gianni Cutrona won’t be able to play with the band for the next two years. That’s why AB:NORM is in need for a replacement. Interested people can get in touch with the band at: www.ab-norm.de or inside@ab-norm.de On December 13, Iron Pegasus Records will release new EP’s by DESASTER […]

November 05, 2001

IMMORTAL just finished the recordings of their Nuclear Blast debut "Sons Of Northern Darkness". The album will include the following tracks: ‘One By One’, ‘Sons Of Northern Darkness’, ‘Tyrants’, ‘Demonium’, ‘Within The Dark Mind’, ‘In My Kingdom Cold’, ‘Antarctica’ and the eight minutes long ‘Beyond The North Waves’. The release date is scheduled for February […]

November 01, 2001

AETERNUS has released their new album "Ascension Of Terror" this month. The band will do a few promotional shows in the Benelux in January, after which a longer tour as support to BENEDICTION is possibly scheduled for March 2002. ALAS‘s mastermind Erik Rutan is busy with production jobs (a.o. INTERNECINE) and is looking into the […]

October 30, 2001

Chuck Schuldiner (DEATH, CONTROL DENIED) has been swamped in medical bills due to expensive operations in order to cure a specific kind of brain tumor. Chuck is being helped out by the Metal music community worldwide. An auction on Ebay featuring cool items from Metal Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD) and many more is taking place now. […]

October 22, 2001

OF TREES AND ORCHIDS have changed their name into INGURGITATING OBLIVION in order to have a more appropriate and representative name for what they are musically standing for: dark, brutal and malignant Death Metal. They will release their third output, the MCD "Unpardonable Forgetfulness", sometime in November / December 2001 through the German label Necrotican […]

October 20, 2001

Flordia’s ATHEIST have reformed recently to do another record! The album is supposed to be released later this year. The re-issues of their classic albums "Piece Of Time", "Unquestionable Presence" and "Elements" will be out through Seasons Of Mist Records from France next February, March and April. There’s also a brandnew ATHEIST website on the […]

October 15, 2001

HATEPLOW are slowly putting material together for their follow up to last year’s "The Only Law Is Survival". Arctic Music will be issuing a double CD set containing both of the band’s releases ("Everybody Dies" and "The Only Law Is Survival") with live bonus tracks from their US tour with S.O.D. in 2000. The release […]

October 09, 2001

ARCH ENEMY are considering rerecording their debut, "Black Earth". CENTURIAN‘s new 11 track album, "Liber Zar Zax", is out now. DRAGONLORD will headline a benefit show for guitarist James Murphy at the Pound in San Francisco on November 17th. The former TESTAMENT / OBITUARY guitarist has been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of brain tumor. […]

October 02, 2001

The Swedish (October 2nd at Hovet in Stockholm) and Finnish (October 4th at Jaahalli in Helsinki) dates of the Tattoo The Planet have shaped up to be incredible bills with IN FLAMES and AMORPHIS joining CRADLE OF FILTH and headliners SLAYER. DESTRUCTION have signed on to perform at next summer’s Wacken festival. CANNIBAL CORPSE‘s new […]

September 28, 2001

CENTINEX have finished the recording, mixing and mastering of their Candlelight Records debut "Diabolical Desolation". The album includes the following tracks: ‘Demonic Warlust’, ‘Forthcoming Terror’, ‘Spawned To Destroy’, ‘Soulcrusher’, ‘Diabolical Desolation’, ‘On Violent Soil’, ‘Total Misanthropia’, ‘The Bloodline’, ‘A War Symphony’ and ‘Hellfire Twilight’. The expected release months are January for Europe and February for […]

September 25, 2001

DIMMU BORGIR, WITCHERY, NAPALM DEATH have pulled out of the Metallenium tour. SIX FEET UNDER, LAMB OF GOD, GOD FORBID and DARKEST HOUR are still on the bill. Dimmu Borgir confirmed at their website that the tour has been moved to January 2002 SLAYER‘s God Hates Us All debuted at the #28 position on Billboard […]

September 18, 2001

After their strong and powerful album "The Heresy Of An Age Of Reason" (released in 2000) Swedish Black Metallers THY PRIMORDIAL terminated the contract with Singapore’s Pulverized Records. A new contract with Blackend Records is already signed by now. Blackend are (hopefully) going to re-release the previous four albums of THY PRIMORDIAL. In the meantime […]

September 05, 2001

DISMEMBER are currently rehearsing new material, although they had an unfortunate set back when they lost their long time rehearsal space. It’s most likely that Fred Estby will again produce the album at Das Boot studios. Early signs indicate more of a return to the old school sound of the Death Metal album. IN FLAMES […]

August 29, 2001

The official CENTINEX Website can from now on be found at: www.centinex.org The site will be updated & improved regulary, so check it out often for all the latest Centinex news. And remember to leave a sign in the guestbook as well.

August 27, 2001

The End Of Days Metalfest takes place on September 22nd at The Emerson Theater in Indianapolis, IN. Tickets, limited to 500, are $25 in advance/day of show (if available). For tickets contact Abyss Records at (317) 353-2460. Acts scheduled to perform include: THE RAVENOUS, MACABRE, SKINLESS, PESSIMIST, INTERNAL BLEEDING, LIVIDITY, EVIL INCARNATE, MORGUE, NOCTUARY, FOG, […]

August 22, 2001

ARCH ENEMY have canceled a number of live dates due to new vocalist Angela Gossow developing nodules on her vocals chords. She has been ordered by specialists not to sing at all for at least two months while she undergoes treatment SINISTER‘s new album, Creative Killings, is out through Hammerheart on November 19th and features […]

August 15, 2001

MACABRE have re-released their classic album "Gloom" with six additional live-songs from 1986. The sound is re-mastered and all the lyrics are included. "Grim Reality" might be re-released soon as well. Their new album "Murder Metal" is planned to be recorded early 2002. Future-plans also include a possible live-recording and the possibility of a Video […]

August 11, 2001

Painkiller Records from Belgium will re-issue CALLENISH CIRCLE‘s debut-album "Drift Of Empathy" (originally on Hammerheart Records and out of pressing since 1996) together with the already longtime sold-out "Lovelorn" demo and one extra bonus-track. All this will be released in a limited digi-pack version with brandnew cover-artwork from good-old Kris Verwimp (also responsible for the […]

August 08, 2001

EQUINOX is currently rehearsing with new drummer Gabriel. The band has been through 5 or 6 drummers since the incarceration of their original drummer Steven nearly 2 years ago. Now with Gabriel in the circle, EQUINOX are preparing to make a vengeful comeback in the very near future. "Journey Into Oblivion", the second album which […]

August 07, 2001

Swedish Satanic Death Metallers NECROPHOBIC will enter the Sunlight Studio in September to record their 4th opus. The new album will be entitled "Bloodhymns" and it will be recorded with producer Tomas Skogsberg (a.o. Entombed, Dismember). The band promised a true Satanic Death Metal-album without mercy – the way it was supposed to be, so […]

August 01, 2001

On October 15, Metal Blade Records Europe will release the new ANCIENT album "Proxima Centauri". The album was produced and engineered by Jacob Hansen at Los Angered Recording, Sweden and features the following tracks: ‘A Lurking Threat’, ‘Proxima Centauri’, ‘The Ancient Horadrim’, ‘In The Abyss Of The Cursed Souls’, ‘The Witch’, ‘Apophis’, ‘Satan’s Children’, ‘Beyond […]

July 31, 2001

According to www.sentenced.org SENTENCED will hit the studio from December to January to work on a new album. It will be recorded at Tico-Tico Studios in Kemi, Finland, and mixed at Finnvox Studios. Song titles include ‘Neverlasting’, ‘Aika Multaa Muistot (Everything Is Nothing)’, ‘Excuse Me While I Kill Myself’, ‘Losing My Faith’, ‘Wither, Blood & […]

July 30, 2001

DARKTHRONE‘s new album "Plaguewielder" is due to be released in late September on digipak, CD and LP. The band has extended their current deal with Moonfog into what could be a called a lifetime deal. "Both, the contract and the signing itself was a splendid delight", says DARKTHRONE’s Fenriz. Nocturno Culto will be at the […]

July 26, 2001

BOLT THROWER are currently recording their long awaited new album "Honour – Valour – Pride" at Sable Rose Studios in Coventry. The band produces the album themselves, together with Andy Faulkner. The recordings should be finished in the first week of September. According to the band the direction of the album will be "total BOLT […]

July 24, 2001

DESTRUCTION‘s new album, "The Antichrist", due out on August 27th, will be available on limited edition LP. The Japanese edition of SLAYER‘s "God Hates Us All" album will feature the bonus track ‘Addict’. It’s out in Japan on August 22nd. Brazil’s DROWNED have inked a deal with Cogumelo Records. Their first album for the label, […]

July 23, 2001

Revenge Productions have signed EMBEDDED for their first full-length album. They also will co-release a Split-10" (also on CD) from INSISION (SWE) and INVERACITY (GRE) with Nuclear Winter Records.

July 19, 2001

After their European tour with South Africas Grinders GROINCHURN, VIU DRAKH have spent most of their time writing the follow-up to their excellent "Take No Prisoners, Grind Them All And Leave This Hell" album. On July 20 the band will start recording at Berno Studio in Sweden (VOMITORY, THE CROWN, DRILLER KILLER, THE HAUNTED, SERPENT […]

July 16, 2001

SLAYER‘s God Hates Us All CD has been pushed back two weeks and will now see the light of day on September 11th. SIX FEET UNDER release their new album, True Carnage, on August 6th. The CD will be released in a special digipak case with a 24 page full-colour-booklet and an .mpeg video clip. […]

July 10, 2001

For all necessary details about this year’s DEATH-FEST in Ludwigshafen, Germany, check out the website at: www.death-fest.here.de DEATH‘s Live At The Whisky will be released in October. The album was recorded in Hollywood on their 1998 tour with HAMMERFALL. In addition to the CD, both DVD and VHS versions will be available. According to Nuclear […]

July 08, 2001

DEMENTOR have a new website since July 8th 2001. The new address is  www.dementor.sk. You can check out a new picture gallery and win one of three cassette versions of "The Art Of Blasphemy" which includes two special bonus tracks taken from the band’s 1994 "The Church Dies" release. You can also sign your name […]

July 04, 2001

SODOM‘s upcoming studio album will be called M16 and will be released through SPV / Steamhammer in October 2001. The record is a concept album about the Vietnam War and the band is scheduled to play Bangkok on August 10th. Michael Håkansson from THE FORESAKEN reported recently that "Lord Rehn of ABYSSOS (who wrote, arranged […]

July 01, 2001

The CENTINEX website is down at the moment, due to reasons beyond the band’s control. But they are working on it and everything should be up and running within the not so distant future. The address is still the same www.centinex.com The band will start working on their Candlelight Records debut, "Diabolical Desolation", on July […]

June 26, 2001

KREATOR‘s Violent Revolution album has the following tracklisting: ‘Reconquering The Throne’, ‘The Patriot’ (instrumental), ‘Violent Revolution’, ‘All Of The Same Blood (Unity)’, ‘Servant In Heaven, King In Hell’, ‘Second Awakening’, ‘Ghetto War’, ‘Replicas Of Life’, ‘Slave Machinery’, ‘Bittersweet Revenge’, ‘Mind On Fire’ and ‘System Decay’ A picture disc LP version of TERROR 2000‘s Slaughterhouse album […]

June 21, 2001

THE PROJECT HATE featuring Entombed bassplayer / ex-Grave vocalist Jörgen Sandström, Mia Ståhl on vocals and Kenth Philipson on all other instruments will release their follow-up "When We Are Done Your Flesh Will Be Ours" to last years highly acclaimed "Cybersonic Superchrist" on August 6th (might be a little earlier) in Europe through Massacre Records […]

June 20, 2001

Germany’s finest Crust / Deathgrinders VIU DRAKH have a limited edition (500 copies) picture vinyl version of their awesome album "Take No Prisoners, Grind Them All And Leave This Hell" available. So, all vinyl junkies shouldn’t hesitate for a second, but immediately get in touch with Xetal Records (xetalrecords@web.de) or their management (lizmail@t-online.de) for detailed […]

June 18, 2001

REBAELLIUN and DIABOLIC will tour Europe in September in support of BEHEMOTH. Plans for Rebaelliun to tour the US this fall are underway as well. Russia’s ROSSOMAHAAR have inked a 3 album deal with Last Episode. The bands second album, "Quarite Lux In Tenebris (Exploring The External Worlds)", will be released in August. AEBA will […]

June 15, 2001

NILE will embark on a three week U.S. tour with Cradle Of Filth. The tour will begin July 8th in Seattle, Washington and run for three weeks before concluding on July 30th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NILE’s bass and co-vocal duties on the upcoming tour will be handled by Jon Vesano who is known from his […]

June 14, 2001

SHADOWBREED have a new contact address as their bass player Kasper has just left the band. In a press release he explained his reasons as follows: "I have made this decision after a lot of thinking but unfortunatly things aren’t working out for me as a person anymore within the band. Call it musical differences […]

June 13, 2001

Chuck Schuldiner is very ill once again. His cancer came back and even worse, Chuck is in great financial stress. Together with Hollands no.1 magazine Aardschok, the "013" venue, the Dutch scene and Chuck’s current label Hammerheart the Metal Mania agency decided to organize a big benefit festival in order to raise more money to […]

June 12, 2001

The new DARKTHRONE album "Plaguewielder" will be released on September 3. KHOLD have an official homepage now. You can check it out at the following URL: www.khold.com A new EIBON song is complete and can be listened at www.moonfog.no

June 11, 2001

SOILWORK have confirmed two Japanese dates in June on the 21st at Banana Club in Osaka and on the 23rd at On Air East in Tokyo. KRISIUN and IMMOLATION hit the road in North America in August. In related news, Krisiun bass player and vocalist Alex Camargo is guesting on NECROMANCIA’s new album, "Checkmate". DECEASED […]

June 08, 2001

KAMBING as well KRATORNAS (both from the Philippines) have split up recently. After their split EP with THE CRISIS from Nepal, Indias MILLENNIUM are working on new material at the moment which might be released on a Malysian label. There’s also talk about a video CD which shall be out already. DYING EMBRACE from India […]

June 07, 2001

SATHANAS are releasing their new CD "Thy Dark Heavens" on Blackmetal.com www.blackmetal.com

June 05, 2001

The musical mastermind behind Control Denied and Death, Chuck Schuldiner, is home again after receiving the first of several treatments with a fairly new and still relatively experimental drug called Vincristine (VCR). Vincristine belongs to a class of naturally occurring chemotherapy agents, which are extracted from the periwinkle plant and, unlike many chemotherapy drugs, bears […]

June 03, 2001

The Hellspawn Records releases HELL 001 – 006 are out of print and officially deleted now. However, Hammerheart Records are / will be re-releasing a few of them. This goes for the following releases: DARK FUNERAL "In The Sign…" CD, INFERNAL MCD, VON "Satanic Blood" CD and V/A – "In Conspiracy With Satan" BATHORY tribute […]

June 01, 2001

INSISION have been signed by Wicked World / Earache to a worldwide deal. The band, hailing from the Scandinavian Death Metal hotbed of Stockholm, Sweden, have steadily been making their presence felt with shows across their homeland with the likes of Hypocrisy, The Haunted, Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral and countless others. Insision offer up putrid, […]

May 29, 2001

DESTRUCTION are currently working on their new record, tentatively titled "Total Destruction", at Abyss Studios with producer Peter Tagtgren. The band will embark on another trek through Europe in May with DIMMU BORGIR and new Nuclear Blast signing SUSPERIA. The tour will not be in conjunction with the new album, as it is tentatively scheduled […]

May 27, 2001

Hellspawn Records is about to release a WAR compilation CD tomorrow (Necropolis Records will take care of the US release). The disk is entitled "We Are… Total War" and includes the band’s "Total War" MCD as well as the best songs from the "We Are War" album. Since both original releases are out of print […]

May 25, 2001

Italian extreme Metal leaders NECRODEATH just finished to record their 4th album that follows the highly acclaimed "Mater Of All Evil". The new album, recorded again at the Underground Studios / Sweden with the producer Pelle Saether (Carnal Forge, Ebony Tears, Terror 2000) is entitled "Black As Pitch" and features among others the following songs: […]

May 23, 2001

CRADLE OF FILTH will be throwing a party for the "birth" of their new label imprint AbraCadaver at ROCKFABRIK-Ludwigsburg on Sunday, June 17, 2001. The club will be open at 8:00p.m. The entire band will be there to present their new album, "Bitter Suites To Succubi", along with the European premiere showing of their full-length […]

May 22, 2001

Rumors say that VOIVOD have parted ways with singer Eric Forrest. The band may reform later this year or they may call it quits. The upcoming Tattoo The Planet European Tour featuring PANTERA, SLAYER, CRADLE OF FILTH and SEPULTURA is set to run from September 14th through October 6th. Announced dates include: September 14th in […]

May 18, 2001

PROFANITY have a new t-shirt available. Check out their homepage www.profanity.de for the exact design. The price is 15,- DM / 7$ plus 3,- DM / 4$ postage. At the moment the band is working very hard on new material for their next CD "HateRed Hell Within". For the end of this year another split […]

May 16, 2001

MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann has been released from his 3 month stay in jail and has joined the rest of the band in Studio 13 with producer / engineer Jeremy Staska to record 3 bonus tracks that will be included on a re-release of the band’s recent release "Envenomed". The songs recorded were ‘Confirmed […]

May 15, 2001

DEW-SCENTED will start recording their fourth album on May 28 at Stage One Studio with producer Andy Classen (Holy Moses, Ryker’s, Krisiun, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Crack Up, etc.). The new material is supposed to be the most kickin’ and violent, but also the catchiest of the band so far. The working title of the album […]

May 14, 2001

MORTIIS‘ Secrets Of My Kingdom book will be released on July 10th through Earache. It includes The Stargate CD and is limited to 850 copies. THYRFING will be entering Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala in the fall with producer Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARKANE, STUCK MOJO) to record the follow-up to last year’s Urkraft […]

May 12, 2001

On May 4th RAVENTHRONE concluded the recordings and mixing of the follow up to "Malice In Wonderland" entitled "Endless Conflict Theorem". The album was recorded in Vienna, Austria at the Vato Loco Studio, owned and operated by Martin of Hollenthon / Pungent Stench fame. Many of the stylistic elements that were used on "Malice In […]

May 10, 2001

Here’s a little update from SADISTIC INTENT‘s Rick Cortez concerning the band’s situation right now: "After finally getting our reels (masters) back from the last "producer" not so long ago, we searched for another studio and eventually found one! We recently entered this studio in which we are now working with Bernie Versailles from the […]

May 09, 2001

CRIMINAL haven’t split up! The band is still alive and well and will soon release their new album "Cancer" on Metal Blade Records in Europe, most probably in August, 2001. Here’s a statement from CRIMINAL’s Anton Reisenegger: "It is called "Cancer" because in a way CRIMINAL is like a cancer… It grows and mutates, and […]

May 08, 2001

According to Metal Update, Canuck thrashers SLAUGHTER have signed with Nuclear Blast to re-issue their ’87 album Strappado with four bonus studio tracks and eight live tracks along with vintage photos and band liner notes. In addition, a 1988 unreleased second CD called "Paranormal" will be released with all new tracks. DEICIDE‘s forthcoming album, "In […]

May 02, 2001

The new SIX FEET UNDER album "True Carnage" will be released on August 6, 2001. It has been produced by Brian Slagel & Six Feet Under, engineered by Chris Carroll (Collective Soul, Megadeth, Iggy Pop) and mixed by Dave Schiffman (Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down, NIN). Recorded and mixed at The Hit […]

May 01, 2001

For those who missed MTV’s report on CADAVER INC, check it out here!!! www.earache.com/video/CadaverIncV.html Excerpt from MTV2 News Report, March 30, 2001: Norwegian Death Metal band Cadaver Inc has had a run-in with Norwegian Parliament. Cadaver Inc’s new website jokingly advertised them as a murder clean-up service — e.g. you commit the murder, they’ll clean […]

April 30, 2001

ANCIENT CEREMONY will headline The Underworld in London, England on June 23rd. Other bands on the bill include BEHEMOTH, April ETHEREAL and EPITOME. Soul Sold Music are set to release the new album from SATHANAS, Jaws Of Satan. The CD will include all of the band’s demo tracks, some live tracks and a cover version. […]

April 23, 2001

The busiest man in metal today, KILLJOY, has a lot on his sick platter. With the new label partnership with Philip Anselmo, and his many projects on the go things look to be shaping up, especially since NECROPHAGIA have officially signed with Season Of Mist and are preparing to unleash their new EP Cannibal Holocaust. […]

April 22, 2001

CENTINEX has signed a multi album deal with English Candlelight Records. "We started to negotiate with various labels after we fulfilled our obligations for Repulse Records. The deal Candlelight offered us was extremely good and we are really honored to now be a part of their exciting and professional roster. We feel that Candlelight Records […]

April 19, 2001

The following is a SIX FEET UNDER studio report from Barnes that was posted at www.sfu420.com. "Here we go sick fucks, it’s all coming together. I want to tell you all that this new stuff is sounding brutal as fuck, Schiffman is doing a great job, keepin’ it raw. The best drum sound I’ve heard […]

April 15, 2001

SIX FEET UNDER are currently Criteria Studios in Miami wrapping up the long-awaited follow-up to Maximum Violence. Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel will once again assume production duties with mixing chores handled by Dave Schiffman, who’s recent credits include work with SYSTEM OF A DOWN, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and POWERMAN 5000. The album will […]

April 13, 2001

ABORTED are in the process of finishing the recordings of their new album "Engineering The Dead". It should be mastered, and mixed by the end of this month. Here’s the definitive tracklist: The Holocaust Incarnate, Nailed Through Her Cunt, To Roast & Grind, Engineering The Dead, Eructation’s Of Carnal Artistry, Sphinctral Enthrallment, Skullfuck Crescendo and […]

April 10, 2001

Besides playing gigs and working on the new RED HARVEST album, guitarist TurboNatas is now heading towards a brilliant career as a photomodel in Norway. The beautiful grin of TurboNatas can be viewed in urban newspapers such as Natt og Dag.

April 09, 2001

BORKNAGAR will enter the studio on May 25th to begin recording their upcoming new album with Borge Finnstad (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS). Tracks set to appear include: ‘The Genuine Pulse’, ‘The Stellar Dome’, ‘Gods Of My World’, ‘Liberated’ and ‘Soul Sphere’. This will also mark the debut of new members Tyr and Vintersorg who is the bands […]

April 06, 2001

MORBID ANGEL will, after their recent stadium tour of America, be joining Pantera again, on this Summer’s "Extreme Steel Tour" , other bands already confirmed are Slayer, Static X and Skrape. Unfortunately due to family and personal problems Steve Tucker will not be appearing with Morbid Angel on their up-coming tours. The bass / vocal […]

April 02, 2001

TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy has been diagnosed with cancer, according to the band’s Official website. The cancer was discovered early and the prognosis looks excellent for maintaining his health. The band will even continue to work on projects as planned. A special message board will be set up at the site for fans to post […]

March 30, 2001

Another outfit proving to be prolific are Portugal’s finest, MOONSPELL, who are looking at a quick follow up to their hugely successful, "THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT", album. They are currently finishing writing for their fifth studio album, entitled, "DARKNESS AND HOPE" which they hope to begin recording in April at Finnvox Studios, Helsinki, Finland with HIILI […]

March 29, 2001

ENSLAVED has now booked studio time for their upcoming album. They will enter the legendary Grieghallen Studios on the 30th July, and the recording session ends at 18th August 2001. The mixing will take place at the Duper Studios from the 27th August and ends at the 2nd September. The release is planned for October […]

March 28, 2001

INCANTATION Press Release, Wednesday March 28, 2001: Mike was re-admitted to the hospital yesterday. It is undetermined if it’s related to the stabbing or not. He woke up to terrible pain in his stomach and upper abdomen, so he was rushed to the emergency room, where they found that his pancreas count was 9 times […]

March 26, 2001

EVIL INCARNATE‘s Deathgasm Records debut CD "Blackest Hymns Of Gods Disgrace" is being licensed by Morbid Records for Europe. Because of that the band’s European tour is being re-scheduled until the European release in September. The US tour in the fall is set to be with BLOODSTORM and ABHORRENCE (Brazil). EVIL INCARNATE will furthermore appear […]

March 25, 2001

INCANTATION Press Release, Sunday March 25 2001: INCANTATION would like to issue the following statement concerning the incident at the Voodoo Lounge in Queens NY on Friday March 24. This was the 2nd night of the "World Of Darkness" tour with IMMOLATION and GOATWHORE and was to be a 4-week run across the U.S. from […]

March 23, 2001

CENTURIAN have finished all nine songs for their upcoming new CD, which will be called: "Liber ZarZax". Some song titles are: ‘Colosseum Of Blood’, ‘Heading For Holocaust’ and ‘Speech Of The Serpent’. In April, May and June the band will enter one of the best Dutch studios to record the album, which will be released […]

March 20, 2001

MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s U.S. Tour has been postponed till late July through August. Upon returning from their European tour on March 1st, vocalist Brett Hoffmann was arrested at U.S. Customs at Miami’s airport for a warrant for his arrest dating back to 1995 for a violation of probation charge. This will see Hoffmann serving 60 days […]

March 19, 2001

AKERCOCKE have been signed by Peaceville Records. The bands second full length studio album entitled "Goat Of Mendes", recorded at their own ‘Goat Of Mendes’ Studio, will be out in May, and the release will be supported by some live appearances in the UK and Europe. Plans are already underway for the next leg of […]

March 18, 2001

THE DEAD PIT is the title of a compilation CD that was released in co-operation by Dead Again Records and Prick Productions. It features tracks by BRAINCHOKE, GOREROTTED, BRUTAL INSANITY, BEEF CONSPIRACY, REGORGE, INHUMATE, AGATHOCLES, DROGHEDA and many more. You can purchase copies for £5 each, either from INFECTED DISARRAY, 7 Symmons Close, Rayne, Braintree, […]

March 16, 2001

ATHEIST‘s back catalogue will be re-issued through France’s Seasons Of Mist Records early this summer, starting with "Piece Of Time", followed by 1992’s "Unquestionable Presence", and then finally "Elements" with a live album slated for a early 2001 release, and hopefully later in 2001 a brand new ATHEIST record. There will also be a new […]

March 15, 2001

THE CROWN are proud to announce that the new vocalist in The Crown is noone less than Tomas Lindberg (ex-At The Gates). Here’s what guitarist Marko Tervonen has to say: "I hope that this are good news for you, cause it sure as hell are good news for us… The BEST possible singer next to […]

March 13, 2001

AETERNUS is currently mixing their new album "Ascention Of Terror" in Grieghallen with their producer Pytten. ALAS have finished all the pieces for their debut-album "Absolute Purity Vol.I". The last remaining part will be the cover-artwork that needs to be 200% fitting, since this album is supposed to set new standards in the fields of […]

March 12, 2001

Here’s some news straight from the hand of ANCIENT: "The band is hard at work in GroM’s studio writing and rehearsing the material for the new album which will be released in October this year. The work so far seems to be extremely promising! The new songs are coming out much much heavier, complex and […]

March 09, 2001

WITCHERY have launched their own website www.witchery.org to promote their forthcoming and long awaited third full length album for Necropolis Records. Band leader, and brand new Swedish grammy winner, Patrik Jensen (also of THE HAUNTED) had this to say about what the band has been up to since the release of their seminal "Dead, Hot […]

March 08, 2001

CRADLE OF FILTH have announced that their April 14th gig at Nottingham Rock City will be broadcasted worldwide from www.rocktribe.com. The performance will furthermore be released on DVD and video in September. It will include the full concert, an uncut explicit promo video, exclusive pictures and artwork, extensive backstage footage and interviews. The band have […]

March 06, 2001

VADER‘s Reign Forever World album is available in Japan with four bonus tracks. The exclusive tracks are: ‘North’ (live), ‘Forwards To Die’ (live), ‘Creatures Of Light & Darkness’ (live) and ‘Carnal’ (live). Original SABBAT members Martin Walkyier (vocals), Frazer Craske (bass) and Simon Jones (guitar) will reunite at the Bloodstock 01 UK Metalfest in Derby, […]

March 05, 2001

Vulture Entertainment will be re-releasing the very limited "Reincremation" demo by SUFFOCATION, for the first time on CD. The Reincremation demo first surfaced in late 1989, and after only 1.000 copies distributed it was never seen again. "Reincremation" will be remastered at Morrisound Studio’s in Tampa, Florida by Steve Heritage, and will include an enhanced […]

March 02, 2001

ANCIENT RITES recently finished the recordings for their long-awaited follow-up to their outstanding Fatherland-album. The new album was recorded and mixed in Spacelab Studios in Germany. The new album is titled "Dim Carcosa" and features 11 tracks. Some of the songtitles are ‘Victory Or Valhalla (Last Man Standing)’, ‘North Sea’, ‘(Ode To Ancient) Europe’, ‘On […]

February 27, 2001

"It came out very, very dark, darker than before," OPETH leader Mikael Akerfeldt explains their newly released Blackwater Park album."I think My Arms (Your Hearse) came across as a more brutal and heavier recording because the music is a bit more aggressive and faster than Still Life. I think it’s a cross between those two […]

February 23, 2001

EMPEROR will release their new album "Prometheus – The Discipline Of Fire & Demise" in September. The band is currently recording at Akkerhaugen Studio (additional parts will be done at Ihsahn’s personal studio). The final mix is supposed to take place in May. Some of the songtitles are: ‘The Eruption’, ‘Depraved’, ‘The Tongue Of Fire’, […]

February 22, 2001

THE HAUNTED have been awarded a Grammy in the Swedish Grammy Awards which were held this week. The Swedish quintet walked away with the award in the Best Hard Rock Band category, beating off other nominees Entombed, The Hives and Hammerfall. Obviously delighted with the accolade, vocalist, Marco said "we wouldn’t have won the award […]

February 19, 2001

BARNEY GREENWAY, lead vocalist for Napalm Death is overjoyed at the constant comparisons to Motorhead that his band receives. "Everyone says that and I’m quite privileged. Motorhead is my favorite band. All the years that I’ve been into music, I wouldn’t be playing if it wasn’t for them. A lot of bands in our position […]

February 16, 2001

Norwegian Death Metal-tornado BLOOD RED THRONE will enter Dub Studios (Norway) in April to record their upcoming debut-album for Hammerheart Records. Blood Red Throne is featuring a.o. Tchort (ex-Emperor, ex-Satyricon). The album will be titled "Monument of Death". Some of the songtitles are Ravenous War Machine, Dream Controlled Murder, Mary Whispers of Death, Monument of […]

February 11, 2001

Sweden’s DIABOLICAL MASQUERADE have completed their fourth album, Death’s Design. Diabolical Masquerade is the sole project of KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nystrom, who, for his alter-ego, goes under the name Blackheim. The album was recorded with producer Dan Swano at Sanctuary Studio. "… into a soundpicture bigger, more complex and orchestral than ever," said Blackheim of […]

February 09, 2001

HIRAX have just released a 7" picture disc (limited edition 2000 pressed) entitled "El Diablo Negro". Two records will furthermore be re-issued soon: the "Blasted in Bangkok" EP and the never before released PHANTASM -"Wreckage" LP which features HIRAX’ Katon W. DePena on vocals, the original bass player from METALLICA – Ron McGoveny, and on […]

February 07, 2001

As VENOM focuses on constructing the tour for their new Resurrection album, with the first showcase gig to be Germany’s Wacken Festival, the band has already looked ahead to a book on the band as well as an accompanying video. The book will be a collaboration with Damien from Terrorizer magazine, who had the initiative […]

February 06, 2001

As already reported, THE CROWN singer Johan Lindstrand has left the band. Here is his official statement: "Hello dear CROWN fans! I’m very sorry to announce that I’m leaving the band. The reason is mainly because of all touring. I don’t really have the time to be on the road that much, which of course […]

February 04, 2001

Norwegian label EdgeRunner Records will release CALLENISH CIRCLE‘s 2nd full-length album "Graceful… yet Forbidding" exclusively in Europe. The album is completely re-mastered at Franky’s Recording Kitchen by producer Bertus Westerhuis (a.o. God Dethroned, Severe Torture, Altar) resulting in an even heavier and more powerful sound than on the original DSFA-release (which was for Benelux only). […]

February 02, 2001

The Thrash-Division of HYPNOSIA has a new, full time bass player!!! Over two and a half years of troubles getting the right bass player has been put to an end. The new bass player is called Lenny Blade and he has rehearsed with the band since November 17, 2000.

January 31, 2001

DISMEMBER have left Nuclear Blast and found a new home in Hammerheart Records. The next album is supposed to be released later this year.

January 30, 2001

HIRAX just released a 7" picture disc (limited to 2.000 copies) on Deep Six Records. Here’s a link to show you what it looks like www.hirax.org/Eldiablopicdisc.htm For ordering information contact Katon at: blkdevil@gte.net

January 29, 2001

In April Belgian Painkiller Records will release a CENTINEX / NUNSLAUGHTER split picture 7"EP entitled "Hail Germania" . This EP will be dedicated to the german metal scene, featuring two cover tracks; CENTINEX – "Enchanted Land" (originally by SODOM) and NUNSLAUGHTER – "Preacher" (originally by RUNNING WILD). It’ll be limited to 1000 copies. In June […]

January 25, 2001

SEVERE TORTURE just finished their European tour successfully. There is a limited 7"EP available, called "Lambs Of A God". This EP contains two unreleased tracks recorded during their "Feasting On Blood" recording session. It is strictly limited to 500 copies. An American tour is planned for April. www.severetorture.com MANGLED‘s second long-player will be out 26-03-2001 […]

January 22, 2001

NECROPHOBIC have just updated their website "The Darksite of Necrophobic". Now you can check out a bigger voting section, a forum etc. Go to: www.necrophobic.net

January 21, 2001

DIABOLICUM are currently putting the finishing touches on their second album, The Dark Blood Rising (The Hatecrowned Retaliation), due out in March on code666. The album will include a CDROM track including the video for the song ‘Bloodspawn’. Special guests in the studio during the recording of the album included: Jon Nodtveidt (DISSECTION), Dirge Rep […]

January 20, 2001

INCANTATION have signed a new deal with Necropolis Records. The band has released the following statement regarding this worldwide agreement: "INCANTATION is prepared to begin work with Necropolis Records. We are anxious about working with a label that has its foundation built on blasphemous music. Death Metal with antichristian beliefs isn’t understood by most record […]

January 19, 2001

CRUACHAN has entered the studio to record songs for a MCD (called "Ride on") and their full length album (called "Folk-Lore"). Shawn McGowan (of The Pogues) will take part on the album. SATARIEL signed a deal with Hammerheart. Musically the band is supposed to sound as follows: "…it’s still Metal, even with Death Metal influences, […]

January 18, 2001

ENSLAVED press release concerning Norwegian Grammy Awards Nomination: "We know, we know. Bands like us are supposed to be all unaffected by these things… However, the Norwegian Grammy Awards has been a pioneer in treating extreme metal seriously over the last few years. The whole thing started out with the Dimmu thing a few years […]

January 17, 2001

Usually we wouldn’t feature any METALLICA related news, but this was so fresh and spectacular (well, in a way…) that we simply had to share it with you straight away: STATEMENT FROM THE MEMBERS OF METALLICA – Metallica regrets to announce that after 14 years as Metallica’s bass player, Jason Newsted has chosen to leave […]

January 16, 2001

RAVENTHRONE‘s new full length "Endless Conflict Theorem" will be available mid 2001. To contact the band please make sure to use the following (NEW!) e-mail address: pazuzu@home.com (mails regarding PAZUZU can of course be send to that address as well).

January 15, 2001

Italy’s epic Black Metal band STORMLORD has signed a new deal with Scarlet Records! After leaving their previous label Last Episode, the band will return with a 7 track mini cd entitled ‘The Curse Of Medusa’. It will contain 2 songs that will also appear on the next full length album, 2 exclusive songs, a […]

January 14, 2001

DEW-SCENTED have a new website. You can check it out at www.dew-scented.de Their old e-mail address dew-scented@geocities.com is no longer in service. They can be reached at info@dew-scented.de from now on. The songwriting for their fourth album is progressing and they have 8 new tracks done. 2-3 more are planned (maybe also another cover track […]

January 13, 2001

DIM MAK‘s second album, "Intercepting Fist" will be out on Dies Irae Productions. The band has begun recording from the 6th to 20th January 2001. They’ve flown over to Florida for this next effort and it is engineered, produced and mastered by Erik Rutan himself in his very own studio, Dimensional Sound Studios. If everything […]

January 12, 2001

KAM LEE decided not to work with the guys from EQUINOX anymore and hooked up with ex- DARK ANGEL / DREAMS OF DAMNATION man Jim Durkin for his KAULDRON project instead. Kam commented on this new situation in his latest newsletter as follows: "Jim has already begun writing the material and I have already begun […]

January 08, 2001

According to DIMMU BORGIR‘s official website (www.dimmu-borgir.com), the band’s new album, Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, is set to be released on March 12th. In no particular order, the following tracks will appear on the album: Intro (possible title – ‘Fear And Wonder’), ‘Blessings Upon The Throne Of Tyranny’, ‘IndoctriNation’, ‘Sympozium’, ‘The Maelstrom Mephisto’, ‘Hybrid Stigmata – […]

January 06, 2001

Majestic Union Records’ METAL FOREVER compilation-CD 2000, which will be out soon, is going to include the following bands: Horresco Referens, Clamor (both Fra), Unholy Archangel, Royal Quest (Gre), Osh, Nokturnal, Bäd Influence (Ger), Berserk (Austria), Vastator (Chile), Cremation (Hol), Maelstrom (Nor), Nattas (Swe), King (Slovakia) and more! 14 unsigned Heavy / Thrash / Death […]

December 30, 2000

The following news section was compiled by Christophe Szpajdel from Belgium courtesy of his DEVIL’S ELIXIR newsletter: MALEFACTOR are still intensely promoting their debut album and tries to establish a lot of contacts over here in view to realize their upcoming tour in february 2001. For the moment they don’t have any date fixed. You […]

December 24, 2000

Here’s a little note from KAM LEE which pretty much updates our interview: "Dispite the rumors… KAULDRON is still going to happen! Yes, the (EQUINOX) members did bail on me… I feel it was mostly out of fear of the unknown more than anything else, but dispite the set back… KAULDRON will still continue! I […]

December 23, 2000

On December 21, 2000 a limited Split 7" EP (500 copies) of CORPUS CHRISTII / DECAYED entitled "Decadentia Christii" got released. Fans of raw Black Metal can order a copy for 1000 Esc / 10 DM / 5 USD from the following address: H I B E R I C A P.O. Box 174 8300-999 […]

December 22, 2000

MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s Joe Black album has been remastered and now includes bonus tracks. The tracklisting: ‘Joe Black’, ‘Self Important Freak’, ‘Sadistic Perversity’, ‘No Salvation’ (remix), ‘To Kill’ (remix), ‘Tasteful Agony’ (remix), ‘Genetic Affliction’, ‘Raining Blood’, ‘Remnants Of Withered Decay’ and ‘Impaled Existence’. Currently on the road promoting his new book, Are You Morbid? Into The […]

December 21, 2000

On January 29th, 2001 Osmose Productions will release another ANGELCORPSE album entitled "Iron, Blood & Blasphemy", which features all their cover versions from Slayer, Morbid Angel, Sarcofago, Judas Priest, Possessed, Kreator and Iron Maiden, as well as the two classic EPs "Wolflust" and "Nuclear Hell". Unreleased live tracks from the 1998 European tour and the […]

December 19, 2000

The latest CENTINEX album "Hellbrigade" is now available directly from the band as well. Just visit their website www.centinex.com for further details. A limited vinyl version will be out in January, through Nocturnal Music, followed by the south american CD version on Picoroco Records. Early next year "Hellbrigade" will be released in USA & Canada […]

December 18, 2000

According to www.archenemy.net, ARCH ENEMY are currently rehearsing in a Gothenburg studio. Production duties have been handed over to Fredrik Nordstrom, with mixing being held in the UK with Andy Sneap. Still no word on a new vocalist. FEAR FACTORY have finished mixing their forthcoming LP, "Digimortal". Mastering will take place in January. ARMAGEDDON‘s second […]

December 14, 2000

CRUACHAN has entered the studio to record songs for a MCD (being released in March 2001 and called "Ride on") and their album (for release September 2001, called "Folklore"). Shawn McGowan (of The Pogues) and Brendan Perry (of Dead Can Dance) will take part on this album. SATARIEL have signed a deal with Hammerheart Records. […]

December 12, 2000

MANGLED have finished the recordings of their upcoming new full length "Most Painful Ways". This release is set for February 2001. The CD features ten tracks, the vinyl will have a cover from CANNIBAL CORPSE (‘A Skull Full Of Maggots’) as a bonus. The track also appears on the upcoming CANNIBAL CORPSE tribute (other bands […]

December 05, 2000

The new GOD DETHRONED album is as good as finished. They just need to mix and master and that’s it! According to label info the album is supposed to be a bit faster than "Bloody Blasphemy" and the tunes are catchier, easier to get into. There will be cover songs of DEATH and MACABRE END […]

December 04, 2000

The new ARES KINGDOM website address is www.ares-kingdom.00band.com It is a very basic site and still under construction. Questions and comments are welcome. It is with much pride that HAMMERHEART RECORDS Worldwide welcomes its newest recording artist, CONTROL DENIED. The label debut (band’s somophore release) is now underway in Tampa’s Morrisound Studios with producer Jim […]