SPECTRAL VOICE RELEASE "SPARAGMOS"

 

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Colorado's SPECTRAL VOICE has announced the impending release of their much-anticipated new album, Sparagmos. Clocking in at over 45 minutes long, Sparagmos features 4 soul-disturbing tracks of abyssal death/doom.

The band has posted a video for the song "Red Feasts Condensed into One." Watch it now at this location.

Dark Descent Records will release Sparagmos on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 9, 2024. Pre-order the album at:

Bandcamp: darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

US Store: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

EU Store: ddmsuo.eu

Tracklisting:

1. Be Cadaver 

2. Red Feasts Condensed Into One

3. Sinew Censer

4. Death's Knell Rings in Eternity

SPECTRAL VOICE's Sparagmos unfolds as a momentous second full-length offering under the banner of Dark Descent Records, marking the culmination of a period devoted to katabatic immersion into the material. The title itself, alluding to the Dionysian rite of being torn limb from limb, sets the stage for a profound exploration of life, death, and the untamed essence within.

"The content of the album oscillates between lamentation and exaltation. An immersive, morbid atmosphere of funereality longs for the liberation of death and mourns the agony of life. Coupled with moments of frenetic madness, grandeur, terror, and ecstasy, the point we are trying to get to is the moment in which - through sacrifice - atavistic wildness is unleashed, and the ultimate exaltation of life through death is realized," reflects drummer/vocalist E. Wendler. 

Influences drawn from the esoteric realms of death, black, doom metal, dark ambient, and arcane literature converge to shape SPECTRAL VOICE's most realized manifestation. Featuring the sonic prowess of M. Kolontyrsky (guitar), P. Riedl (guitar), and J. Barrett (bass) – also of Blood Incantation fame - alongside the drummer/vocalist E. Wendler, SPECTRAL VOICE weaves a sonic tapestry with a level of excellence that surpasses even their own formidable standards. 

Sparagmos unquestionably stands as a definitive death metal highlight of 2024.

The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk at Redwood Studio, with artwork by Manifester.

SPECTRAL VOICE is:

M. Kolontyrsky - Guitar

P. Riedl - Guitar

J. Barrett - Bass

E. Wendler - Drums/Vocals

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

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BLACK REUSS RELEASE "ARRIVAL"

 

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Release Date: December 1st, 2023

FFO: Type O Negative, Black Sabbath, Katatonia

Location: Liechtenstein

Black Reuss is a one-man music project led by Maurizio Dottore, who handles everything from music composition to production and lyrics. For the third album, titled "Arrival," Black Reuss has collaborated with several talented musicians. Notably, Diego Rapacchietti from the legendary Swiss band Coroner and David Vetsch, formerly of The Beauty of Gemina, lent their skills to the project, with Vetsch playing all the bass guitars on the album. The album also features a duet with the renowned singer Anna Murphy, formerly of Eluveitie and now with Cellar Darling. Together, Black Reuss and Murphy perform the song "Soul Awakening." The album promises to be a departure from ancient preferences and a natural denial, leading listeners on a journey through the darkness of the divine towards the arrival.

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https://youtu.be/dtJn5LzqcBo

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XOqNj1Cvo0DtJUv7TGa6R

Follow the artist at these links:

Official Website: www.blackreuss.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackreuss

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackreussmusic/

Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UG6Rfa93ldqXiP3D6kVyA

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackreuss

Artist Contact Email: contact@blackreuss.com

VAKAREN RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "SUBTERRANEAN EXILE"

 

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Release Date: 12/15/23

Genre Description: Black Metal

FFO: Gaerea, Watain, Leviathan

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Vakaren started in late 2015 as a Raw Black Metal band. The band recorded several demos in complete isolation from the underground music scene. In 2018 Vakaren was picked up by the legendary underground label, Les Fleurs Du Mal, for the public release of their now sold-out Demo I. In early 2019 the band once again worked alongside Les Fleurs Du Mal to release their first album, Aeternum, which promptly sold out. Since the dissolution of Les Fleurs Du Mal Vakaren has been working from the shadows to release their own music as well as working alongside true underground labels such as WitchCvlt Records. The band's later output, while not as raw, still holds the same sinister edge as their earlier works while exploring denser atmospheres and more progressive songwriting styles. This is true Black Metal from the beyond!

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https://youtu.be/gjTkQMt9tpc

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/1322p77TX4DgjBhOdypfWC

Support them on Bandcamp!

https://vakaren.bandcamp.com

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https://www.instagram.com/vakaren_bm

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1322p77TX4DgjBhOdypfWC

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vakaren/1287635550

Bandcamp: https://vakaren.bandcamp.com/music

VERGEL RELEASE "HERMETIC ASPECT"

 

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Hermetic Aspect

by VERGEL

Label: Archaic Sound

DIGI-CD WITH POSTER PRE-ORDER

4 panel digi-CD with poster

Note, it's pre-order item!

Release date: 25.01.2024

 

Limited to 100 black vinyl with poster PRE-ORDER

Note, it's pre-order item!

Release date: 25.01.2024

Tracklist:

1.Crimson Dreameth 05:05

2.Relict 04:54

3.Mageelaah Hellcult 2006 07:35

4.Another Crossing 01:56

released December 10, 2023

Recorded in several music studios in Serbia.

Mixed/produced by Andy Classen in Stage One studio.

Cover art by ColdKaos and Aurora Amaris San.

https://archaic-sound.bandcamp.com/album/hermetic-aspect

https://www.facebook.com/vergelhorde

https://instagram.com/vergelband

SCROBICULUS RELEASE "CONCENTRATED EFFECT OF PHARMACY"

 

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Concentrated Effect of Pharmacy

by Scrobiculus

Label: Deepswarming Bloodmagik

Tracklist:

1.Sarah 1 - corrosive effect of pharmacy 01:22

2.Absorbing in lymphatic vomit 01:25

3.Rapidly intoxicated with anxious fluids 01:40

4.Tasteless gulp of cerebrospinal liquid 01:07

5.Torso sarcofagus 01:31

6.Lessons in self-autopsy 03:01

7.Pulverized suppurations 02:52

8.Severed obsessions 01:33

9.Splattered retch 01:44

10.Fester hormonal harvest 02:08

11.Vulgar behavior with decomposed limbs 02:26

12.Blunted excretions 02:34

13.Sarah 2 - concentrated pleasure featuring anomal textures 02:17

"Concentrated Effect of Pharmacy" - is a debut full-length album of a Deathgrind band Scrobiculus.

Scrobiculus is a Carcass-influenced Deathgrind duo from Boryspil.

Zhenya 1 - Drums/Vocals

Zhenya 2 - Guitars/Bass

released December 8, 2023

https://dpswrmngbldmgk.bandcamp.com/album/concentrated-effect-of-pharmacy?from=fanpub_fnb

HYLOXALUS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "DREAM CHASM"

 

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Dark power metal three piece HYLOXALUS are preparing to unveil their haunting and heavy debut album on January 26th, 2024. Combining ethereal soprano lead vocals with thundering instrumentation and shadowy atmospheres, this is power metal with a difference. 

Today, the band has shared the first taste of the album with new single and video "Dream Chasm." The band comments: "Introducing our new music video for "Dream Chasm", the first single from our new album "Make Me The Heart Of The Black Hole". A slow, powerful banger in which a sleep paralysis demon taunts you." 

HYLOXALUS' luring sound will draw you into the album's opener "He Dies In The Swamp". Unceasing percussion drives the track with inhuman speed, while distorted guitars bring grounding rhythms for ghostly harmonies to soar above. Drift off into the taunting nightmares of "Dream Chasm", but beware the sleep paralysis demons. Instrumental layers in "Undead in Ward 6" make for theatrical offering, aptly portraying a vampiric tale of escaping terminal illness in exchange for eternal life. The final tracks, "Severed From The Reborn Sun" and "Splitter" end the album with a dramatic tale as the protagonist attempts to destroy God. HYLOXALUS' dissonant progressions and fast-rhythms manifest unease and suspense as the epic battle takes place. 

About HYLOXALUS:

Based out of Edmonton, Canada, HYLOXALUS initially grew from a handful of demos with intentions to explore a melodeath sound. Instead, soprano lead vocals were added and an array of styles bled into the mix. Having been operating as a studio project, 2021 saw HYLOXALUS take to the stage supporting RAVENOUS and the trio subsequently performed at Armstrong Metalfest (2022) and Hyperspace Metalfest (2023).​ The band's first two EPs, released in 2019 and 2021, were musically placed in the realms of 2000s euro power metal but with a moodier edge. Make Me The Heart Of The Black Hole sees the trio develop their sound into FEAR FACTORY/STRAPPING YOUNG LAD riffs meets TRISTANIA, with drumming heavily inspired by RUSH.

HYLOXALUS is:

Nina Laderoute - vocals

Mike Bell - guitar/bass/synth programming/lead songwriter

Danial Devost - drums

Links: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyloxalusmakesloud

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyloxalusmakesloud

Bandcamp: https://hyloxalus.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/764WfcLBrmKqLe5grTi8EC

Credits: 

All material recorded by HYLOXALUS

Mixed by drummer Danial Devost

Photo by Charis Windrim

Track Listing: 

1. He Dies In The Swamp

2. Dream Chasm 

3. Beyond The Soil  

4. Undead in Ward 6

5. Sailors Underneath The Waves

6. Severed From The Reborn Sun

7. Splitter

ST. MADNESS RELEASE "LAST RITES: THE FINAL BLESSING"

 

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Release Date: TBA 2024

FFO: Pantera, Ozzy, Slayer

Location: Tempe Arizona

ST. MADNESS, formerly known as Crown of Thorns, has a unique history that started in 1993. The band changed its name to ST. MADNESS in September 1997, after finding out that a Christian rock group from New Jersey had already trademarked the name. Based out of Tempe, Arizona, ST. MADNESS has played alongside some of the biggest names in heavy metal, including Van Halen, Monster Magnet, and Gwar. The band has also performed at the 12th and 13th Milwaukee Metalfests. In 2013, ST. MADNESS received the Los Angeles Music Award for Producer's Choice Award for Metal Album of the Year for their album CARNIMETAL. The following year, they were the only metal band featured in the TEMPE HISTORY MUSEUM'S exhibit called, THE TEMPE SOUND. With their impressive track record and unique style, ST. MADNESS is a must-see for all heavy metal fans.

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St. Madness - LAST RITES The Final Blessing - My Music Manifesto

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