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Verlorene kalte Welt
by Erschrickt
Back in 1998 "Kevin Herr" a.k.a "Herr Asmodeus'' started up a DSBM band named "Wake To The Mourning". In 2010 it was decided to uplift a new idea. More depth and Mental thoughts created "Erschrickt....while living in Germany(DE)... has now returned.
Tracklist:
1.I 03:50
2.II 06:49
3.III 06:09
4.IV 03:48
5.V 04:25
released September 2, 2024
https://erschrickt1.bandcamp.com/
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Promiscuous Lunar Sorcery
by Shadows Of A Celestial Body
Tracklist:
1.Escaping the Tower 01:08
2.Cursed Seeing Stone 04:06
3.The Allurement of the Stygian Lake 03:57
4.To the Black Candle 05:11
5.Arrow Slits & Courtship 05:47
6.Transcendent Nymph Tryst 04:19
The fourth EP from S. O. A. C. B.... An accursed story of mysterious tragedy, lust and sorrow, brought forth from the dust covered crypts and frozen forests beyond the crumbling castle walls.
released September 6, 2024
Written and Recorded by Somnus Blight
Recorded at The Black Turret
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Remnants Of Battle
by Infiltrator
Tracklist:
1.Intro - An Endless March 04:13
2.Fire And Steel 05:43
3.In Unmarked Graves 04:58
4.Forgotten Virtue 05:12
5.Merciless Advance 04:02
6.Resewn 04:39
7.Fateful Hour 05:40
8.Remnants Of Battle 04:45
War is hell. And the acrid smell of death still rises from manifold battlefields around the world. Countless souls sent into obliteration, caving in each other’s heads – figuratively and literally – for profit and power of others. INFILTRATOR present on REMNANTS OF BATTLE eight songs that meld rolling tanks, ground shaking artillery fire and senseless, never-ending suffering into metal of death, alike to the style popularised in the 90s by a certain entity from the UK.
Physical Release October 4th
Vinyl Preorder
fuckingkillrecords.bandcamp.com/album/infiltrator-remnants-of-battle
Tape Preorder
vaultofheaven.bandcamp.com/album/remnants-of-battle
released September 9, 2024
L. P. - All Instruments and Vocals
Guest Solo on Merciless Advance by Poison Drinker (Minenfeld, Prehistoric Warcult)
Guest Solo on Resewn by Markus Jacek Wypior (Cestode, Quallus)
Recorded and Mixed by L. P.
Mastered at Dead Air Studios by Will Killingsworth
Artwork by HGPHBC
https://infiltratordeath.bandcamp.com/
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For No One In Particular
by Hellstedt
Tracklist:
1.Bootstrap 05:00
2.Alien 02:57
3.Harvest 02:54
4.One of Us 02:44
5.BRB 01:12
6.Yes Please 05:21
7.Echoes 03:47
8.Fraud 03:22
9.Takes Two 02:40
10.Pretty Words 02:20
For No One In Particular is the debut album by Hellstedt.
Taking inspiration from metal genres like late 80's thrash and 90's groove metal, Hellstedt delivers a personal take on good ol' riff-laden metal music. Best served loud! \m/
To those considering buying the record:
Thank you very much for your support! It really means a lot! I would like you to know that any money I make from this record will go towards recovering the costs of making it. Only when I've done that will I start looking into buying lavish yachts. Just kidding, of course, that's what streaming royalties are for.
Don't hesitate to get in touch through social media or e-mail! (links to the right)
released September 9, 2024
Music and lyrics by Hellstedt
Guitars, bass, programmed drums, tidying the room a bit, vocals, mixing, walking the dog, putting the coffee on, mastering: Hellstedt
(c) Hellsted 2024
https://hellstedt.bandcamp.com/
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Arcane Warfare
by Eviscerator
Tracklist:
1.From Permafrost to Marauder's Cove 04:12
2.Sloth (Smother the Weak) 03:42
3.As You Die on The Gilded Plains 05:06
4.Arcane Warfare 06:58
5.Heads Hang High 03:53
6.Traitor Flock Evisceration 04:34
7.Diluvium 05:49
released September 2, 2024
Noah Caccamo - songwriting, production, recording, vocals & instrumentation
Ryan Connolly - guitar solos on tracks 1, 2 and 6; holocausting vomits on track 6
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Conmiseration
by SpawnS
Tracklist:
1.Armageddon 04:04
2.Hate Forever 04:42
3.Conmiseration 04:43
4.People of god 02:32
debut Ep for chilean Spawns.
(featuring members from Evil Hatred)
released September 8, 2024
Music by Flavio Pardo
Lyrics and arrangements by Hatred
Produced by SpawnS
Flav: Guitars
Antichrist: Guitars
Machinegun: Drums
Hatred: Vocals
https://spawns369.bandcamp.com/
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Death Doom Mafia
by Immortal Rotting
DEATH DOOOM MAFIA CD
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
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Includes Bonus Tracks:
Storming of Saint James Gate (Instrumental)
Twist of Cain (Danzig Cover)
Children of the Grave (Sabbath Cover)
Tracklist:
1.Blood Stained Crucifix 06:41
2.Ripped Apart In New York 06:56
3.Flood Of Ghosts 06:54
4.Blood Vomit 03:38
5.Bone Field 05:32
6.Unholy Majestic Hell Portal 05:35
7.Unearthed Empty Casket 04:26
8.Warlock Empire 04:37
9.Bleeding Jesus 04:52
released July 2, 2024
Immortal Rotting seeks to be evil. Formed with reverence for foreboding death metal masters like Incantation, Coffins, and Incrust, Immortal Rotting flies the standard of evil in metal, an art often forgotten in a musical landscape of grind and brutality.
John Corpse - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Programming
Keith Christhunter - Guitar, Lyrics
Andrew Ghoul - Drums
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Promise
by SOULMASS
Soulmass is a duo made up of Lux Edwards and Brett Windnagle, making death/doom about Soulsborne lore and other dark and fantastical settings.
Tracklist:
1.In Return 02:31
2.Decaying Form 05:20
3.The Sound of the Stars 09:09
PROMISE is a collection of songs inspired by Signalis and its literary references. Immense thanks to rose-engine for creating one of our favorite video games of all time.
Please pick up the books your Uncle ordered from the Itou Bookstore on your way home.
released September 8, 2024
Lux Edwards - Vocals, Lyrics
Brett Windnagle - All Instruments, Programming, Mixing
Tithi Luadthong — Album Art
tithi-luadthong.pixels.com
Sample clip from the English dub of Ghost in the Shell by Animaze, Inc.
https://soulmass.bandcamp.com/
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Im kalten Nebel
by Todtenau
"Im kalten Nebel" -Limited Edition Cassette
The second and final demo of the already finished project "Todtenau" is now available here and at Rigor Mortis Prod.
Limited to 25 cassettes. No further production will be made
"Im Kalten Nebel"- Special Box Set
-WOODEN BOX WITH BURNT LOGO
-LOGO METAL PIN
-LOGO PATCH (WOVEN)
-PRO TAPE IN WHITE
-LIMITED EDITION CARD WITH SIGNATURES OF THE MEMBERS
Tracklist:
1.Dein Grab 06:02
2.Entfesselter Hass 06:29
3.Menschenleer 06:19
4.Im kalten Nebel 06:10
Line Up:
Totenasche - Vocals, Lyrics
V.V. - All Instruments
released September 8, 2024
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Offenbarung
by Zerstörung
Limited Edition Cassette (20 Pieces)
Self recorded, limited cassette edition including stickers and full lyrics.
Only 20 are made. Handnumbered edition.
Limited Edition CD (30 pieces)
Selfmade CD including stickers and full lyrics and full color cover. Limited to 30 pieces.
Tracklist:
1.Beschwörung 03:12
2.Vollstrecker 03:01
3.Offenbarung 03:37
4.Vergeltung 02:37
5.Feuersbrunst 03:11
6.Zerfall 03:22
All instruments and lyrics by Der Vollstrecker (except the lyrics from "Beschwoerung")
Recorded in Eisenwald by Der Vollstrecker between July and August 2024
released September 1, 2024
Additional vocals from Norgasth and void.noir at "Feuersbrunst"
Artwork by Hellforge Metal Art
https://zerstoerung666.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Zerst%C3%B6rung-Black-Metal-61559723425201/
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(XX)V - Of Tales And Tragedies
by Battlesword
Battlesword have been holding the banner of melodic death metal high since 1999 and have gained a steadily growing following on international stages with their powerful and likeable live performance.
With the concentrated charge of energy, experience and their now distinctive own style between melodic death and Scandinavian old school they leave a trail of destruction and extensive neck pain.
Tracklist:
1.The Apparition
2.Memento (te hominem esse) 03:58
3.Break The Seven Seals
4.Brethren Of The Sword
5.Into The Maelstrom Of Old
6.Follow The Deathbird's Call
7.Obsidian Faces
8.Storm Of The Coffin-born
9.The Days That Never Were
10.You Are The Fire
11.A New Hope
Download including 16 page CD-Booklet as pdf file
releases September 26, 2024
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Writhing Between Birth and Death
by Bile Caster
Black Vinyl PRE-ORDER
'Writhing Between Birth and Death' on black vinyl with lyric insert. Plus exclusive additional track 'Repression' - only available on vinyl release.
Tracklist:
1.Abscess
2.Trapped
3.Harrowing
Bile Caster have erupted from Leicester, UK on the back of a demo and a couple of splits, and now it's time for this filth-encrusted outfit to unleash their first solo record. Obliterating the air waves, they bring their own brand of doom-laden sludge and leave nothing behind in their quest for the heaviest, most congealed noise-scapes they can muster. 'Writhing between Birth and Death' is a colossal record that is haunted by early Primitive Man and latter day Torpor, and is guaranteed ear-pleaser for any fans of those aforementioned bands.
releases October 4, 2024
All songs by Bile Caster
https://bilecastersludge.bandcamp.com/
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O Encourado
by Syrkai
Tracklist:
1.Prelude 01:06
2.O Encourado 03:52
3.Crows cawing in the distance 04:00
4.The Rise of the Abyss 04:00
5.The Rise of Rot 05:12
6.Deceitful Faith 03:49
7.The apocalypse 04:00
8.Epilogue 02:35
The Encourado is a mythological figure from the Brazilian northeast, especially from the backlands, described as a large man dressed in leather from head to toe. He appears in legends as a very powerful supernatural vampire figure, often associated with the punishment of those who break promises or disrespect rules. In some versions, he was a cruel man who was condemned to wander the backlands forever. The Leatherback reflects the arid and difficult environment of the region, mixing fear and respect, and is seen as a symbol of toughness and resilience.
released September 7, 2024
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Flames of Samūm
by Black Funeral
Tracklist:
1.The Black Sun of Al-Mazhab 05:30
2.The Corpse-Pale Moon of Al-Abyad 07:25
3.The Blood Red One Abu Mihriz 05:25
4.Barqan, Lord of Two Thunders 04:13
5.Shamhurish al-Tayyar 05:12
6.Zob'ah the Four-Fold Beast of the Cyclone 05:41
7.Maymun as-Sahab 06:05
For over three decades Black Funeral has channeled currents of pure darkness, and this new invocation is one of their most powerful and sinister albums to date.
This sonic offering to the Jinn is raw, vampyric & occult Black Metal that is laced with dark ambient passages and ritual soundscapes.
Recorded over the cursed first half of 2024, "Flames of Samūm" is dedicated to the Mulūk al-Arḍīya, the Seven Earthly Jinn Kings, each attributed to both the seven days of the week and the planets.
The Mulūk al-Arḍīya possess authority and infernal power that is both malignant and beneficial. The essence of the Earthly Kings is reflective and perhaps emanated from the Unseen and Imaginal world that is both real and not real, existing as a liminal power so beholden to the invisible, scorching winds and fire of Samūm.
This album is an act of Siḥr (Black Magick) that honours and summons with each track, aligned with the King and the planetary association therein. This album is a musical offering to those of the fires of Samūm, the divinely infernal Jinn that may guide or devour the minds and souls of those who open the liminal gates of the subconscious. Within this album, specific elements of lyrical and musical representation, offers subtle acts of Siḥr to summon the vampyric Jinn such as the ‘Ifrit, Ummu Sibyan (one Arabic name of Lilith) who is Tabi’ah, flesh hungry Ghūls and others of the abyssic legions.
Invocations by Akhtya Nachttoter
Under the Auspices of Iblīs, This Black Arte is dedicated to the Mulūk al-Arḍīya and
إبلي س
In the Name of Iblis, the Great Father who bestows Samūm, this album is created as a mizmar; the black arte of Al-Harith, for whom we summon from his throne upon the waters.
The Flames of Samūm is dedicated to the Mulūk al-Arḍīya, the Seven Earthly Jinn Kings, each attributed to both the seven days of the week and the planets. The Mulūk al-Arḍīya possess authority and infernal power that is both malignant and beneficial. The essence of the Earthly Kings is reflective and perhaps emanated from the Unseen and Imaginal world that is both real and not real, existing as a liminal power so beholden to the invisible, scorching winds and fire of Samūm. Iblis is the great Adversary that seeks to either bestow guidance (to those who are devotees of ʿilm as-siḥr, the term for Black Magic as taught by the fallen angels, Harut and Marut. Iblis seeks the continuous and even subtle, insidious destruction of humans who are in totality, a blight upon the earth.
This digital release contains additional talismans of not only the Mulūk al-Arḍīya (the Seven Jinn Kings), but also other nefarious and sinister jinni such as Tabi'ah (Lilith), Huma (a malicious jinn of fever), and Iblis, our Father.
For a more dedicated study of the Jinn and Sihr from a Luciferian discipline, please seek out "Whispers of the Jinn" by Michael W. Ford; this is a dedicated grimoire of Arabic Black Magic that is a gateway to opening the gates within the practitioner, the convocation of Samūm and Flesh.
Dark Adversary Productions has available a beautifully designed CD format that is adorned in the talismanic callings by the way of Sihr.
released September 8, 2024
*Akhtya Nachttoter - Invocations, vocals & ritual ambience.
*Azgorh Drakenhof - Guitars, bass, synth & wind instruments.
*Eldrinacht - Drums.
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Victims of Morbidity
by CEREMONY
Label: Into It Records
Tracklist:
1.Victims of Morbidity 03:42
2.Drowned in Terror 04:58
3.Ceremonial Resurections 04:39
4.The Unholy Altar
Rerelease of the demo from 1991
releases October 25, 2024
Recorded at Via Ritmo Studio October 5th 1991
Produced and mixed by Jacques de Haard and Ceremony
Remastered April 2024 by Escape From Frequencies Productions
All music and lyrics by Ceremony
https://intoitrecords.bandcamp.com/album/victims-of-morbidity
https://www.facebook.com/Ceremony-The-Netherlands-772478876162300
http://ceremonythenetherlands.bandcamp.com/
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Common Evil
by Common Evil
5 piece Death/thrash metal band from Traralgon, Australia
Tracklist:
1.Decaying corpse
2.Disturbing the Peace 03:31
3.Common Evil
After their formation back in 2018, Common Evil have been working their way up to having their first gig at the start of 2024 at whole lotta love bar then a home town show in Traralgon.
With a few gigs under their belt they finally hit the studio and are proud to announce to have their first debut EP "COMMON EVIL"
We'd like to thank Tom and Joe at Mojoe studios for all the help and support while recording the EP, we couldn't have asked for two better blokes
And friends and family for all the support for the band over the years, We thank you all \m/
releases September 27, 2024
Brody Hocking-vokillz
Jack Hita-Guitars
Dave Lease- Bottom end
Jack Lease- Skinz
Angus Stoel- Guitars
Mojoe studios- Producer
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Primitive Suicide
by Hannya
Hannya is a Black Metal project from Ukraine.
Created by Wrikkolakkas in 2024.
Tracklist:
1.Primitive Suicide 05:03
2.The King Of The Basement 03:58
3.Black Sun 04:49
4.The Eyes Of Baphomet 04:59
Primitive Suicide recorded in abandoned basements of Hell.
Everything by Wrikkolakkas.
2024. Autumn.
Ukraine. Cherkasy.
released September 8, 2024
https://hannya666.bandcamp.com/
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Rise Of The Ancient
by ChernoMor
Tracklist:
1.Rise Of The Ancient 07:45
2.Kingdom Of The Ice Giants 09:34
3.Wind Of War 09:50
4.Journey To The Unknown Lands 06:02
5.Wizard's Tower 06:34
6.In The Beginning Of Times 08:50
released September 4, 2024
Atmospheric black metal/Ambient/Dungeon synth one man band from Kiev.
For all requests: sarmatchernomor@gmail.com
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Purgatorium Tartarus
by MORD
MORD - PURGATORIUM TARTARUS (Demo EP 24)
1. intro
2. Aspek Laten Mental
3. Eunomia Psykisk Funksjonshemming
4. Outro
released September 7, 2024
By Mord
Record : Mord
Mix & Mastering : Bunuh Diri Kamar Recs
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Monopoly on Violence
by Horrific Visions
Tracklist:
1.Disgusted Warped Mentality 03:17
2.Monopoly on Violence 04:09
3.Raping the Omnipotent 03:06
4.Secluded in Liminality 02:46
Vocals- Conrad Heinemeyer
Drums- Rene Martinez
Bass/Backing Vocal- Cody Hancock
Guitar- Chris Rossmeier
released September 7, 2024
Recorded at The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Sound Engineer- JoshVasquez JMTX Productions
Mix and Master- Januaryo Hardy Insidious Soundlab
https://horrificvisions.bandcamp.com/
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King Zog’s 2017 debut album inducted a new titan into the underworld of doom – earning unilateral fandom and critical praise for its devotional offering to the gods of metal. Songs like Temple’s Temple, Man-sized Rotisserie and Witchsmoker sounded the way Dominic Sohor’s iconic album artwork looked – fiery and ferocious.
Since the arrival of this musical leviathan, King Zog have worked on a tireless mission. The line-up of Daniel Durack (vocals/guitar), Connor Pitts-West (guitar), Martin Gonzalez (bass) and Sean Ryan (drums) haven’t wasted a single day – hunkering down to write album #2 during the pandemic and performing relentlessly once the lockdowns lifted.
The reward for their toil is soon to be unveiled, with Second Dawn due for release mid-2024, on Rue Morgue Records. Bigger, heavier and doomier than its predecessor, King Zog’s second album is everything fans want it to be: a rampaging bull of Iommic riffs, seismic bottom-end and thundering rhythms.
Downtuned and distorted, the crushing weight of Second Dawn’s music is raised up by undiluted, unadulterated vocal hooks.
Like the eternal journey of Sisyphus up the mountain, Second Dawn is a show of otherworldly strength – each song ascending in sheer force before thudding back to Earth, ready to start anew.
From its blistering opener Scelestic Dusk to its closing title track, Second Dawn is a voyage through cyclonic seas... introducing fans to instant doom classics like Rat King and Brute Beast, whose names do well to serve their ghoulish nature.
Now the go-to doom band in their Western Australian hometown of Perth, King Zog are looking out to the horizon as they ready to set sail in support of Second Dawn.
From headlining sold-out shows, to touring the east coast of the sunburnt country, to tearing the roof off every heavy music festival that blows into town – King Zog have become the monster their debut album promised them to be. Now they begin to ink the next chapter in their continuing odyssey... now is the time of their Second Dawn.
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With their upcoming album “Maze of the Mind”, the four Munich-area thrashers of Battlecreek take the best of both worlds, true German Thrash Metal combined with the roots of Bay Area-sound. Somewhere among Exodus, Gama Bomb, Warbringer and Kreator, “Maze of the Mind” demonstrates Battlecreek’s joy of playing in every single tone.
Led by the unique shouts of Berne, the band’s fun and energy displays at their live performances, which is why they were engaged as support act for Tankard, Sacred Reich,and Testament. Battlecreek are always ready to celebrate the next thrash-party with you!
Formed in 2004, ever since Battlecreek constantly established themselves in the national metal scene and therefore showed up in Total Thrash (2022), a documentary on the history of German thrash metal. After the debut “Wake the Plague” (LP, 2011) and “Hate Injection” (LP, 2015), which convinced critics and fans alike and therefore was reissued by Violent Creek Records the year after, the wild Bavarians are serving up their third long- player “Maze of the Mind” in 2024 – Come on, follow Battlecreek into the Maze!
MAZE OF THE MIND tracklist:
1.Implosion of the Sun 05:12
2.King of Rats 03:24
3.Maze of the Mind 04:45
4.Knockout in the first Round 03:40
5.The Cords of Death 01:07
6.Thou shalt not kill 04:11
7.Slaves to the virtual God 04:37
8.Granville´s Hammer 03:34
9.To the Gallows 00:48
10.Pleasures of the Hangman 03:45
11.Border Patrol 05:47
12.Goliats Revenge 05:21
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The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round. Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback. The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013. Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk. The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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Spectre is heavy metal band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They played their first show in the spring of 2023 and have since been playing extensively around western Canada.
The band consists of seasoned musicians: Adam (vocals), Jason (guitar), Doug (guitar), Jay (Bass) and Phill (drums). They combine a wide range of influences from classic hard rock and heavy metal to punk rock to bring their audience a catchy and energetic music experience.
Members of Spectre have been honoured to share the stage with many talented bands including: Striker, Drowning Pool, Anvil, Steel Panther, Three Inches of Blood, Trivium, and Diamond Head.
Spectre have recently finished recording their first EP entitled ‘Armageddon’ which can be found on all major streaming sites, as well as in a form of a CD.
https://www.facebook.com/spectrerocks
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UK-based heavy/thrashers SOULRIDE release a video for the title track of their upcoming full-length “Murder Act” (feat. Kristian Havard of Xentrix)
The band Soulride was founded in November 2008 in Coventry (UK) by three Poles who, after a few years of living overseas, decided to return to making music. The beginnings of the band were definitely rock.
VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hovaJmOhpc
Soulride quickly recorded the first EP "LOST" and began touring around Coventry. After recording the second EP "PARALYZED" the band performed at concerts all over the UK, playing in London, Birmingham and Manchester. On "PARALYZED" the band moved towards heavy metal, the numbers were stronger but still melodic. After playing several dozen concerts, personal problems began, which caused the suspension of activities.
After a few years, the band was resuscitated, between 2014-2018 Soulride played only a few concerts, but from 2022 in a new line-up and with new energy the band started rehearsing and creating new material. In February 2023 Soulride recorded 2 demo songs which were immediately loved by local promoters. This resulted in even more concerts.
In Autumn 2023, the band returned to the studio to record material for the first album, which will be promoted at concerts in 2024. The songs are firmly embedded in classic heavy metal. There will be two guest appearances on the album: a fierce solo by Stan Havard (Xentrix) and outstanding vocals by Tim Ripper Owens (KK’s Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex- Iced Earth and many more). The record will be released on 23/09/2024 via Szataniec.
Soulride played dozens of concerts both in the UK and in Poland, supporting several well known Polish bands such as Quo Vadis, Grzegorz Kupczyk and Ceti, Pandemonium.
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Drawing from many oversea influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" Releasing September 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/eternalcrypt
https://eternalcrypt.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.deezer.com/es/artist/69988512
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Dg7frzKELZzHixNgCLAUV?si=270jjp3pTGKrx06723yCgA
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Austrian heavymetallers INNER ENEMY debut with “Victims Of Insanity” full-length, “Crying People” single/video unleashed
Defeat your INNER ENEMY
Inner Enemy, the hard and heavy harmony of four characters who have one thing in common: liquid steel in their veins. The band from the south of Austria was formed in October 2014 and has been dedicated to heavy metal ever since.
VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxvGOfVbYi0
Inner Enemy are:
Manuel Lukasser - lead vocals, guitars
Philipp Herrnegger - additional vocals, drums
Markus Gander - guitars
Sascha Walder - bass, backing vocals
After a few initial metal covers to get them together, the four musicians soon discovered the potential to play their own songs.
Noble alloys, forged from various elements of heavy metal, turn Inner Enemy songs into powerful, neck-tugging hymns. Catchy rhythms and concise choruses usually remain a prominent compositional feature. The mostly English lyrics are mixed with a few German parts for certain messages, which gives Inner Enemy songs even more recognition value. Deeper themes, such as injustice towards the weaker, thoughts about the future of our planet, the decadence of mankind but also gratitude for life in our western world, play a major role.
Conclusion - ranting and cheering under a passionate thunder of sound.
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PRESS RELEASE:
Release Date: FEB 16TH, 2024
FFO: MACHINE HEAD, LAMB OF GOD, ALL THAT REMAINS
Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Southern California's metal band CONTORTION is finally releasing their highly anticipated second album "The Common Thread" on February 16, 2024. After touring throughout the US and the UK and performing at notable festivals such as Mayhem Fest and Knotfest in So Cal, the band began writing and working diligently to complete the album. The Common Thread , labeled as a "concept album," promises to be one of the most cutting-edge records in the genre. The band brought in a number of guests from the metal scene to perform on the record, expanding upon their sound, style, and creativity. The album will be available on all streaming platforms and as Contortion's first vinyl release, catering to collectors and die-hard metal fans. Get ready for an album filled with dynamic tracks that showcase the band's growth and versatility.
In the making for six years, their latest album was recorded in four different studios, with the help of five different producers, including Josh Gilbert of As I dying, Darian Rundall of Suicidal Tendencies & Dokken , and Adassi Adassi of NervoChaos . The pandemic gave the band extra time to work on the album, and they called in some of the biggest names in metal as guest performers. Belisario Dimuzio from Cattle Decapitation , Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies , Henry Sanchez from Brujeria , Brian Sheerin from Mower , Christian Machado from Ill Nino , Dan Palmer from Death By Stereo , Travis Neal from Divine Heresy , Marcelo Barbosa from Angra , Matt Wannamaker from Mower , Riley McShane from Allegaeon , and Dallas Coyle from God Forbid all lent their talents to the album. The result is a diverse, melodic, and intense album that aims to carve out a new path for metal as a genre. Contortion's latest album is a must-listen for both metal legends and rising stars in the industry.
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Release Date: September 10, 2024
BELTFED WEAPON Thrash/Speed/Death Metal Supergroup Premieres New Track "Tortured Within" on Metal Injection!
Seattle-based thrash/speed/death metal supergroup Beltfed Weapon is back with their highly anticipated new single, "Tortured Within," premiering on Metal Injection on September 10, 2024. Following the success of their 2023 EP Darkened Demise, Beltfed Weapon founder and guitarist Frank Hetzel returns with a powerhouse lineup of special guest collaborators, including:
Stu Block (vocals, ex-Iced Earth, Into Eternity)
Mike Lepond (bass, Symphony X)
Kragen Lum (lead guitar, Heathen, Exodus)
Bryan Newbury (drums, Into Eternity)
Mixed and mastered by Juan Urtega, "Tortured Within" delivers a relentless blend of thrash, speed, and death metal, with an all-star cast of metal veterans contributing to its fierce energy. The cover art was crafted by Sidjimbe Art, adding a visual punch to the track’s intense theme.
Frank Hetzel explains the inspiration behind the song:
"'Tortured Within' is about a person battling a war within themselves, like addiction, and struggling to break free and find a positive direction. Working with Stu and Mike was an awesome experience. Both are consummate professionals, and as always, Kragen and Bryan delivered on every level. I couldn’t be happier with how this song turned out."
Mike Lepond added, "Frank has some seriously vicious riffs with an almost machine-like precision. His music is very different from Symphony X, and it was a challenge at first. But the more I practiced, the more I appreciated his metal artistry."
Stu Block commented, "It was fun working with Frank on this tune. He's a very talented musician and an awesome guy!"
The video for "Tortured Within" was created by Andrzej, bringing the raw emotion and intensity of the track to life.
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About BELTFED WEAPON
Founded in 1999 by guitarist/songwriter Frank Hetzel, Beltfed Weapon has been a force in the Seattle metal scene for over 20 years. Hetzel, who initially gained recognition as a booking agent for national and international touring bands, established Beltfed Weapon as a project heavily influenced by speed, thrash, and death metal.
Over the years, Beltfed Weapon has released a demo and three critically acclaimed EPs, playing shows with metal icons such as Testament, Overkill, Death Angel, Nile, and Agnostic Front. In 2023, the band released the Darkened Demise EP, which featured an all-star lineup, including Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel), Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy), and Jason Viebrooks (Exhorder).
Ghost Cult Magazine described the EP as "a cyclone of musicianship that leaves you breathless and knowing you’ve been rocked by lifers."
Tortured Within follows in the footsteps of the Darkened Demise EP, continuing Beltfed Weapon’s legacy of blending multiple metal genres into one explosive package.
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...As the Souls Wept On
by Desparity, Naumachy
Tracklist:
1.Desparity - The Emergence 06:32
2.Desparity - Jesus on Her Neck 07:04
3.Desparity - Annulment 05:47
4.Naumachy - Tales of Necromantia 07:53
5.Naumachy - Psychorrhagia 06:00
6.Naumachy - Ktinos 05:53
"...As the Souls Wept On", the split album between Desparity (NL) and Naumachy (GR), showcases developments in both band's respective sounds, helping deliver their strongest material thus far. A combination of melodic death and melodic black metal, delivered with an epic and melancholic atmosphere.
released September 6, 2024
Side A (tracks 1,2,3): All tracks composed, performed and recorded by Bruno Smolcic
Side B: (tracks 4,5,6): All tracks composed, performed and recorded by Dimitrios Karapantsios
Female vocals on tracks on side B by Kalli Karapantsiou
Mixing and mastering: Evil Sorcerer Productions (Noah Schenck)
Cover art: "The Death of Orpheus" - Henri Levy
All music recorded and composed May - August 2024.
https://naumachy.bandcamp.com/
PRESS RELEASE:
The Last Sign Of Eden
by ChaosPath
CD Edition 1st Press
On September 6th the new CHAOS PATH album “The Last Sign Of Eden” will be released on CD and as limited vinyl edition with bonus 7'' single, both in black vinyl. The CD version as jewelcase has 11 tracks, the limited vinyl version with a bonus track has 12 tracks. “The Last Sign Of Eden” is the third part of our Apocalypse trilogy and concludes this concept work.
edition of 500
Vinyl Edition 1st Press including 7´´ EP
Limited Vinyl Edition plus Bonus 7'': 10 tracks on the vinyl plus 2 bonus tracks on the enclosed single with a playing time of over 50 minutes.
edition of 300
T-SHIRT: NONE SHALL SURVIVE
Shirt with Artwork for 2nd Single "None Shall Survive" of the new album.
Limited men's T-Shirt (sizes S-5XL) or girly shirt (sizes S-XL)*. Please indicate size when ordering,
Tracklist:
1.Death King (2024 Version) 05:24
2.Of Fury And Wrath 04:11
3.None Shall Survive 04:15
4.Anthem Of Destruction 04:53
5.Night Of The Blade 04:29
6.Dark Times (2024 Version) 03:47
7.Beyond The Silence 06:50
8.Firestorm 04:50
9.The Last Sign Of Eden 03:18
10.Hall Of The Dead 04:40
11.Resistance 03:04
The arrival of the conqueror is near and the world as we know it is doomed. At least, this is what threatens humanity according to the story that Kassel-based Chaos Path have prepared on their previous releases “The Awakening” (2018) and “Downfall” (2019) and which will be completed on their third work “The Last Sign Of Eden”, which will be released on September 6. What stands between us and total annihilation? Will humanity be able to unite to defeat the overpowering enemy? Will our civilization end? The eleven-track album will provide answers to these questions.
Chaos Path's roots lie in Nordic-influenced melodic black metal, which the band blends with the gruffness of German thrash to create a mixture that is innovative and groundbreaking. “The Last Sign Of Eden” playfully combines razor-sharp riffs, brute fury, progressive structures and highly melodic guitar work with the anthemic epicness of heavy metal and immediately bites its way into the ear canals.
First brand new album release on Golden Core Records, available on CD and vinyl; CD with impressive artwork and 16-page booklet, vinyl with included bonus 7'' and bonus track. This is the third and final part of the trilogy on the coming apocalypse with an impressive, intense and authentically honest production.
released September 6, 2024
https://chaospath.bandcamp.com/
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Path of the Incarnate
by Velothian
Tracklist:
1.Outlander 05:00
2.Eye of Night 03:48
Triumphant black metal debut from the western United States. Path of the Incarnate is a tribute to science fiction and fantasy; striking a balance between modern production and raw black metal ambience as it paints a picture of mythical wilderness, alien landscapes, and the story of an incarnate against a vengeful god.
releases November 1, 2024
