Mexico´s Life After Death Horror Festival has confirmed more bands for their 2023 edition. The festival will take place in Mexico DF on December 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2023. The new bands confirmed are:
I Take the Spear of Longinus to Kill All the Angels
by Disbound
Tracklist:
1.Swords are Drawn 03:26
2.Deadly Vortex 04:35
3.Invoke the Lord 02:57
4.Spear of Longinus 04:45
5.Blasphemer 03:09
6.Satan My Master 02:01
7.The Stench of Burning Death 01:34
Re-recorded early songs and homage to good old school metal classics.
released May 27, 2023
Boris - guitar, bass, synth, vocals and lyrics;
Igor - drums.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mikhail Kurochkin in summer 2022.
Cover art by Cheerless Chikory.
Painful death to motherfuckers on rotten armor!
Special thanks to Anton Suraev, Melnikov Brothers, Maxim Gonta, Igor KarrO))), W. Solodkiy, Muzlokh Family, Kingisepp morons, families, beloved ones and fans.
Consisting of sole member K.R.M.A (Bloodline, ex-My Own Grave), Avgrund is the manifestation of utter contempt for mankind, and the conflicting emotions around this very existence.
released May 24, 2023
All music and lyrics written, performed and recorded by Avgrund/K.R.M.A
Brazilian death metal outfit CRYPTA are preparing to unleash their second beast of an album, Shades of Sorrow, on August 4, 2023 via Napalm Records! Formed in 2019 by former NERVOSA members Luana Dametto (drums) and Fernanda Lira (vocals), and now featuring guitarists Tainá Bergamaschi and Jessica di Falchi, CRYPTA broke the charts with their highly praised very first album, Echoes of the Soul, in 2021. The album received massive critical and fanbase acclaim for a debut release (including landing at #55 on the Official German Album Charts and debuting at #15 on both the US Hard Music Albums and Top New Artist Albums charts).
On Shades of Sorrow, the band stays true to their unique sound that was introduced on their first full-length, blending classic and modern death metal with significant extreme and black metal elements. Straight from the burning gates of death metal salvation, their brand new single, "Lord of Ruins", serves as a relentless harbinger of what the new album has to offer and a smashing dose of true CRYPTA sound, leaving the listener breathless.
The song is highlighted by a demonic, captivating official video that showcases the full power of the matchless combination.
Luana Dametto (drums) on "Lord of Ruins":
"’Lord of Ruins’ was our pick for a first single ‘cause it combines both melodic and aggressive melodies that are present throughout the whole album. So we thought it's a good representation of what to expect of the whole piece. It's also the final song of the record and it has a very impactful meaning. It’s the closure of the whole album concept and it also fits perfectly to the artwork concept we had in mind."
As a raging monster on its own, Shades of Sorrow begins with the instrumental piano intro track “The Aftermath”, creating an ominous atmosphere before “Dark Clouds” kicks straight off with feral growls to drop jaws, showcasing the full extent of the band’s striking interplay from the very first second. “Poisonous Apathy” features electrifying guitar sounds and prominent hard-hitting bass, creeping into the listener’s brain. Ruthless “The Outsider” unleashes a massive drum attack and another ferocity of coals, before it fades into a softer outro that melts seamlessly into the intro of “Stronghold”, one of the slower and more melodic tracks on the album. Outstanding death metal drumming on “The Other Side of Anger” sets the scene for threatening vocals, evoking an uncontrollable storm. Dark and deep instrumental piano interlude “The Limbo” acts as an intro to the impressive guitar work on “Trial of Traitors”. Following the eerie, haunting “Lullaby for the Forsaken” comes “Agents of Chaos”, showcasing the undeniable talent of the band with its many changes. Relentless death metal tracks “Lift the Blindfold” and “Lord of Ruins” offer the last dose of true CRYPTA sound, leaving the listener breathless before the beautiful instrumental outro “The Closure” wraps the album up.
Fernanda Lira (bass, vocals) on Shades of Sorrow:
“Shades of Sorrow is a semi-concept album which meaning describes a journey through the depths of our psyche when facing tough battles. It's a trip to the many shades of pain we sometimes have to face while enduring our lives challenges. The songs are the perfect gloomy, dark, emotional soundtrack for this journey."
It is clear that the talented women of CRYPTA have created another impressive masterpiece with Shades of Sorrow, presenting the very best of their technical ability and songwriting skills on this 13-track onslaught. Shades of Sorrow was recorded at Family Mob Studio, mixed by Daniel Bergstrand at 33 Stockholm, Sweden and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studio.
Shades of Sorrow tracklisting:
1 The Aftermath
2 Dark Clouds
3 Poisonous Apathy
4 The Outsider
5 Stronghold
6 The Other Side of Anger
7 The Limbo
8 Trial of Traitors
9 Lullaby for the Forsaken
10 Agents of Chaos
11 Lift the Blindfold
12 Lord of Ruins
13 The Closure
Shades of Sorrow will be available in the following formats:
Deluxe Wooden Box Set (incl. 1 CD Digisleeve, Pendant, Guitar Pick, Shaped Woven Patch, Flag) – ltd. to 500 copies worldwide
1 LP Gatefold SPLATTER RED YELLOW BLACK (incl. Slipmat) – ltd. to 500 copies worldwide
1 LP Gatefold SUN YELLOW – ltd. to 400 copies worldwide
Music Cassette (BLACK w/ Gold print) – ltd. to 200 copies worldwide
1 CD Digisleeve + T-Shirt bundle
1 CD Digisleeve
Digital Album
CRYPTA live 2023 – ECHOES OVER EUROPE PART 2
01.06.23 SK – Kosice / Collosseum
02.06.23 AT – Vienna / Escape
03.06.23 CZ – Plezen / Metalfest Open Air
04.06.23 DE – Erfurt / From Hell
05.06.23 DE – Hamburg / Logo
06.06.23 DK – Copenhagen / Beta
08.06.23 BE – Diest / Hell
09.06.23 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club
10.06.23 DE – Weinheim / Cafe Central
11.06.23 DE – Frankfurt am Main / Nachtleben
13.06.23 DE – Torgau / In Flammen
14.07.23 DE – Berlin / Cassiopeia
15.07.23 AT – Loeben / Area 53 Open Air
16.07.23 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse
19.07.23 ES – Vitoria / Urban Rock Concept
20.07.23 ES – Valladolid / Porta Caeli Club
21.07.23 ES – Cangas Do Morrazo / Kanekas Metal Fest
The band says: "We are a Danish metal band that originated from Djursland. We are currently telling stories and myths from ancient Denmark with raw and brutal force.
After This Day was formed in 2016 By James Rodrock.He began work on the debut "Parasite".
At The Crash Pad Studios Located in Colorado.With the help of crafty veteran Bart McCrorey on lead guitar the stage was set to make an immediate impact!
Work... work never changes. This release is kind of thrown together to get out some stuff we've been working on as of late.
released May 24, 2023
Tracks 1-3: Everything played/recorded/mixed/mastered by Matthew Tozzi. Track 1 originally by This Heat. Track 2 originally by The Residents.
Tracks 4-7: Track 4 originally by The Residents. Everything else by Fatal Union. Recorded/mixed/mastered by Matthew Tozzi. Vocals and guitar: Matthew Tozzi. Bass: Grayson Thomas. Drums: Jerry Slive.
"After 8 years of silence, mourning and distress, here we are again! Stubborn old bastards honoring the endless cult of TRUE DOOM METAL!
We humbly present “Morningstar”, an EP featuring two brand new songs plus a sincere homage to one of the most important Finnish Doom bands ever – SPIRITUS MORTIS (HAIL SUOMI PERKELE!!!)
If you’re still with us, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
✝ DOOM METAL IS STILL DEAD - WE ARE JUST OBSTINATE GHOSTS ✝
With True Love,
Witchlover and Vitus."
released May 24, 2023
The Witching Altar is:
Peter Vitus – Bass, guitars and acoustic guitars. Also drums on Track 1;
T. Witchlover – Vocals and guitars.
Guest Musicians in this record:
Beto Gambaroni – Drums on Tracks 2, 3 and 4;
Luan Lima – Keyboards on Tracks 2, 3 and 4;
Zé Misanthrope – Additional vocals on Track 3.
Everything was recorded, mixed and mastered during several sessions in the cities of Recife, João Pessoa, São Paulo and Brasília, from May 2022 to January 2023.
Bass, guitars, acoustic guitars and drums on Track 1 were recorded at Bacamarte Studio (Recife);
Vocals were recorded at Vamachara Homeless Studio (Brasília);
Keyboards were recorded at Mausoleum Homestudio (Brasília);
Drums on Tracks 2, 3 and 4 were recorded at Mandraque Estúdio (São Paulo);
Additional vocals on Track 3 were recorded at Less than Zero Studio (João Pessoa);
Mixed and mastered by Peter Vitus at Bacamarte Studio (Recife).
All music by T. Witchlover and Peter Vitus, except Track 4 by Spiritus Mortis;
All lyrics by T. Witchlover, except Track 4 by Spiritus Mortis.
“The Oath of Misery” is entirely dedicated to the life and Death of Samuel Garrido (R.I.P)”.
Cover illustration is “Elevação da Cruz em Porto Seguro” by Pedro Peres, 1879;
Layout by T. Witchlover;
Logo by Cristiano Suarez.
CD version via Excarnation Records (Brazil) coming soon;
Helsinki-based power trio combining the classic -90's HM-2 chainsaw sound with a modern touch to a death metal setting with hints of grindcore and deathcore sprinkled on top, you get the aggressive and violent sound that is FEARMONGER.
CD
Includes unlimited streaming of Singularity via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Yellow, black and red mixed 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in gatefold with double sided insert and exclusive double-sided poster drawn by the renowned comic book artist and writer Daniel Warren Johnson (approximate size 60 x 30cm).
Limited to 250 copies worldwide.
Ontological Mysterium LP - Red Marbled Vinyl
Red and black marbled 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in gatefold with double sided insert.
Limited to 300 copies worldwide.
Tracklist:
1.The Blaze
2.Chrysopoeia (The Archaeology of Dawn)
3.Neon Leviathan
4.Aurora Neoterica
5.Preterition Hymn
6.Cult of Shaad'oah
7.Exeg(en)esis
8.Ontological Mysterium 04:43
9.The Death Knell Ringeth
With 'Ontological Mysterium', HORRENDOUS have built a towering death-metal thrill ride.
The sheer size and scope of their new album is massive. Riffs twist and turn through labyrinthine arrangements, busting out into soaring melodic leads. 'Ontological Mysterium' captures the true spirit of the halcyon days of extreme metal.
releases August 18, 2023
Engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios
From out of the wretched cesspool formerly known as Cleveland, Ohio comes Wyld Timez riding low on their first full-length album Nefarious Instinct! Get ready for nonstop filth and speed because it's coming whether you like it or not! Prepare yourself with the preview while you can, the full album drops on CD and digital July 7th!
A solemn tombstone Dungeon Synth act into a ruined realm of solitude beyond the gates of the forest, Into the Grave will soon be released on handcrafted tape limited to 35 black tape copies.
4.Carnivora (Orchestral Version Instrumental) 03:13
The band breaks stereotypes and positions itself as militant atheists, using the language of occult symbolism:
"We are a group of same-minded people / brotherhood of "faithful cult". Our task is to "open our eyes" and show the listener our vision of the world and culture in general.
The world in which you have been living is enslaved and divided by world confessions. Only scientific progress makes people revise the ancient laws of life. And accept the new scientifically proven reality.
It is difficult to break the mold and stop the wheel. But this is real. this is what we are doing.
We are agnostics. And we do not want to "insult anyone", nothing "to offend. And to those who want to be offended, let us say. A point of view cannot offend ...
We are not bringing peace. But the sword. The sword / divider."
For fans of Belphegor, Dark Funeral, Anorexia Nervosa, Marduk, Batushka.
“Unleashed from the Tomb” is a collection of the monumental first recordings by Bavarian Thrash Metal legends Running Death. As a special bonus you get a DVD containing the Release Show and Studio Diary for “Call of Extinction”, and some rare and oldschool footage. Enjoy a wild ride through the band‘s history.
The Artwork was designed by the amazing Tom “Bloodlvst” Kruijer.
The vinyl contains:
– Raging Nightmare EP (originally self-released on CD in 2010)
– Call of Extinction EP (originally self-released on CD in 2012)
– Early Demos (recorded in 2007/2008)
– Overdrive vinyl-outtakes (first released on the Overdrive-CD in 2015)
This edition is limited to 180 pieces. There is also a special edition with hand signed inlay card that is available exclusively in the Running Death Bundle.
The vinyl edition is distributed by Zann's Records:
1.Today I Came to Innsmouth (the Town that Smells Like Shit)) 04:40
2.Fungi From Yuggoth 04:58
3.Part of Your World (the Little Mermaid cover)) 02:28
Part of Your World - is the third demo of Drunken Shoggoth, telling about the vicissitudes of fate.
This is a story about an unwanted trip to Innsmouth, which ended unpredictably and badly.
This is a story about mysterious Fungi from Yuggoth who just want to be happy.
This is a story about the mighty Cthulhu, who longs to find his place among people.
released May 24, 2023
Music, lyrics, arrangement and art by Drunken Shoggoth, exept Part of Your World. The original song was written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken for the Little Mermaid animated movie. Cover version and arrangement by Drunken Shoggoth.
END REIGN makes their Relapse Records debut with their explosive album, The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay. Masterminded by underground music fixture Domenic Romeo (Integrity/Pulling Teeth/A389 Recordings) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians and contributors, END REIGN fuses apocalyptic hardcore with vicious metal in a deadly collision of the classic and the modern.
Taking musical inspiration from ’80s linchpins Amebix, Bathory, Slayer and Cro-Mags, END REIGN features the talents of Mike Score of New York metalcore kings All Out War, Adam Jarvis of grind titans Pig Destroyer and Misery Index, the former Bloodlet bassist Arthur Legere and Exhumed/Noisem shredder Sebastian Phillips.
Score’s lyrics explore the psychological torment of being trapped between opposing realities. “Most of the album, especially songs like ‘The Hunger’ and ‘Death Comes Crawling,’ deal with being caught between two worlds—the living and the dead, heaven and hell, what was and what is to come,” the vocalist explains.
Recorded over a year at Landmine Studios with Len Carmichael at the helm, END REIGN’s full-length debut features vocal cameos from Romeo’s longtime collaborator and Integrity bandmate Dwid Hellion, Full Of Hell’s Dylan Walker and—incredibly—Ed Ka-Spel from avant-rock fabulons The Legendary Pink Dots.
The result is one of 2023's most aggressive and enthralling albums. “This album is like riding a rollercoaster in a theme park based on all the extreme music I’ve enjoyed throughout my life,” Romeo says. “I hope that any fans of our musical family tree will enjoy the ride as much as we did.”
Hailing from our own Yogyakarta - Indonesia, Killed On Juarez is coming. Killed On Juarez released their very first EP "It Never Ends" somewhere on 2008 with only limited CD-R format. Today, we're glad that we have a chance to reissue the EP again on limited hand -numbered cassettes.
Killed On Juarez, known for their energetic acts, creating good blends of hardcore music, metallic influenced. A good metalcore with tons of chugging, melodic riffings, breakdowns and plenty more. Their music somehow described as in between 2000's era metalcore to the beginning of deathcore rises.
"It Never Ends" will be available in 50 copies of limited hand-numbered cassettes. Limited bundle-package also available with cassette, tshirt, A3 poster, and sticker bonus. Get yourself some copies through our bandcamp or bigcartel page.
FFO: Darkest Hour, As Blood Runs Black, The Black Dahlia Murder.
Embracing the relentless passing of time and our own insignificance, LITHIK spans the expanse of black metal and doom, with an organic, melodic and sombre aesthetic evoking the harsh, rugged, and eternal landscapes of Australia.
Tracklist:
1.Ignite
2.Germination in Fire
3.Tempest 06:06
4.Shadows in Stone
5.Echoes
6.Eruption
7.One in a Hundred Year Flood
8.El Nino/La Nina
9.Mass Extinction
10.Crystalise
11.Glacial
releases June 21, 2023
All songs and lyrics written by Ray McGill
Performed and produced by Ray McGill and Ashley Large