KHÜLL RELEASE "WHERE SHADOWS RISE"

 

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Khüll - "Where Shadows Rise"

Release: 12.04.24 (12th April)

Merch: CD, Cassette (lim.)

Tracklist:

1. Oath of War (single 1 – 15.03.24)

2. Rise of the Dark Dragons

3. Son of the Shadows

4. A Kingdom Hidden Behind the Sun (single 2 – 08.04.24)

5. Eternal Moonlight

6. Farkeng ́s Curse

7. Unholy Warrior

8. The Path of Ashen One (from Split "Before the Fire Fades")

9. Corrupted by the Abyss (from Split "Before the Fire Fades"

10. Capital of Gods (from Split "Before the Fire Fades"

"Where Shadows Rise" is a different album than previously seen in Khüll's discography. It is an album more focused on melodic, epic and atmospheric black metal. This album is set in a dark medieval fantasy theme. It tells stories about kingdoms and landscapes lost in the universe.

Band Links:

https://khull.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruDjOmDVVXeiKfeg5UtO8w

https://www.instagram.com/khull_ds/

Album Info:

Khüll: Vocals, Synths, Guitars, Bass.

Syhobsh: Drums.

Mixed by Daniel MVN at Estudios MVN.

Master by Daniel MVN and Naturmacht Studios.

Cover art and Logo by Igor Mugerza.

Layout by R.B./Naturmacht Studios.

Honorable Mentions:

Penta, Doble J Photos, Bibian Solittude, Samgraz, Naturmacht Productions, Mazmorra Arcana.

DWARROWDELF RELEASE "THE FALLEN LEAVES"

 

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The Fallen Leaves

by Dwarrowdelf

 

ltd. DigiCD

Collector's Edition in 6-panel digipack, limited to 500 copies.

Tracklist:

1.Within the Ashes, the Ember Still Burns

2.The Journey to Dawn

3.To Dust, We All Return

4.This Shattered World 07:21

5.Escape From the Dreamspire

6.Deliverance

7.The Fallen Leaves

"The Fallen Leaves" is the fourth full-length album from Dwarrowdelf. Representing a new beginning for the project, the record displays lyrical themes of sorrow, struggle, and grappling with reality. Taking further inspiration from the diverse blend of influences that drove 2021’s "Cold Lie the Ashes" yet cohesively retaining the trademark Dwarrowdelf sense of scale and atmosphere, this album truly sounds like nothing else.

releases February 2, 2024

https://dwarrowdelfuk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Dwarrowdelf-1020607138075804/

ARTACH RELEASE "HELL ON HALLOWEEN"

 

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In the haunting, frost-bitten depths of Canada, where the chilling winds of anticipation gust and the eve of Halloween draws near, ARTACH emerges from the shadows to bestow upon their dedicated followers a macabre musical offering of diabolical proportions. Behold, for in the dead of night, they unveil their latest creation, a sinister serenade aptly christened “Hell on Halloween.”

This unholy composition is a tribute to the malevolent specters that once graced the silver screens of the 1980s, an infernal homage to the iconic horror malefactors of that blood-soaked era. Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, and The Lost Boys, their names spoken in hushed reverence, each infuse their dread into the dark tapestry of this diabolic opus. As the chilling notes of “Hell on Halloween” reverberate through the abyss, they conjure forth the very essence of blackened thrash metal, seamlessly binding these two malevolent musical realms into a symphony of terror and power that will send shivers down the spines of all who dare to listen.

Stream or buy the single at artach.bandcamp.com/track/hell-on-halloween and watch the lyrics video at https://youtu.be/obScYv_KIqQ​

In other Artach news, the band recently revealed that their 3rd full-length album will be released on Vinyl in 2024 from Adirondack Black Mass.

For more info:​

​Facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal​

​Instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal

NODENS RELEASE "NAPTALAN EGEK"

 

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Naptalan Egek

by Nodens

Tracklist:

1.Naptalan Egek 03:37

2.Holdtalan Éj 05:39

3.Nincsenek Csillagok 04:31

4.Csak Te és Én 08:30

Album written between 2019 and 2023 by Đ.

Lyrics written in 2023.

The lyrics describe a life with strife, always getting closer yet further away from godhead. By the end, the story teller arrives back to his origin, in peace and vigor.

released August 7, 2023

https://nodenshungary.bandcamp.com/

Music/vocals written and performed/programmed by Đ

Recorded in Nuctemeron Studios in 2023

Studio assistance by Arwen

Shout out to Henni-chan

Additional gear supported by Kulik Cs

All lyrics written by Đ

Mixing/mastering by Đ

Album art by Đ

Fonts used: Droid, Tangerine

Copyright info: Ceative Commons 4.0 Attribution-NonCommercial

Other works of Đ:

faithmalevolent.bandcamp.com

bestialwarsex.bandcamp.com

AMORCUS RELEASE "MEDIEVAL SUPREMACY"

 

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Medieval Supremacy

by Amorcus

Tracklist:

1.Purgatorium 01:08

2.Medieval Supremacy 05:24

3.Crux Cismarina 05:21

4.Äonen Weit Entfernt... 04:28

5.The Templar Knights 06:04

released July 16, 2023

Amorcus are a german Medieval Black Metal duo, combining both raw 90s Black Metal and lowfi Dungeon Synth in their music.

Feliciano "Sylius" C.G. (Vocals,Programming)

Angeus "Rattet" Wolf (Guitars)

https://amorcus.bandcamp.com/

APOCALYPSE RELEASE "RETALIATION"

 

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Retaliation

by Apocalypse

Tracklist:

1.Christophilia 04:53

2.Retaliation 04:13

3.Antisocial 03:35

4.Wokextinction 03:11

5.Mass Grave 04:07

6.Necropsychomaniac 04:46

7.Waste of Life 03:01

8.A Brave New World 05:47

Retaliation is the fifth original studio album by Apocalypse. This time, the sound steers away from the epic and bombastic style associated with the act, that opts for a much more direct, brutal and in-your-face approach instead. Relentless drums, merciless vocals and killer guitar and bass riffs make up the fulcrum of the band's new effort, that keeps a relatively short playing time while delivering tight, heavy, extreme music played at top speed. The lyrics take a dive in dark and twisted themes such as insanity, crime, dystopia and modern-day controversies.

released June 9, 2023

All music & lyrics written by Erymanthon for Apocalypse

Cover artwork design by Erymanthon

Recorded and mixed by Erymanthon at Darkwoods Studios, Turin, Italy

Mastered by Micke MiMo Moberg at MiMo Sound Studio, Stockholm, Sweden

Produced by Erymanthon & MiMo

https://apocalypseita.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/apocalypse.band.official/

https://www.instagram.com/_apocalypse_official_/

FUNERAL MOON RELEASE "HAUNTINGS"

 

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Hauntings

by Funeral Moon

Tracklist:

1.Haunting Nightmare Is This Reality 10:38

2.Dying Light 09:20

Recorded thru the dreary winter 2022/2023.

released April 18, 2023

Pure Black Metal

All Instruments Played and Arranged by - Lord Mictian

https://funeralmoon666.bandcamp.com/

MYTH DRANNOR RELEASE "THE CURSED TOWER"

 

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The Cursed Tower

by Myth Drannor

Tracklist:

1.The Zhentarim 06:41

2.The Cursed Tower 07:29

released April 11, 2023

Synth led side project of multi-instrumentalist Stein from KVÖL.

Stein - Vocals/all instruments

KVÖL - kvolbm.bandcamp.com

https://mythdrannor.bandcamp.com/

KATHARTIC HATE RELEASE "SHADOWS FALL ETERNALLY"

 

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Shadows Fall Eternally​.​.​. (Demo)

by Kathartic Hate

Tracklist:

1.Nightly Ritual (Under The Fullmoon) 01:33

2.Dusk In The Fog 05:04

3.Toward the Unknown 04:18

4.Vanaheim 02:26

5.Storm of Odin 02:30

The Music was recorded on June 2022

The Vocals in April 1st of 2023

released April 2, 2023

Genre: Epic Black Metal

Lyrical Themes: Darkness, Paganism, War, Misantrophy, Hatred, Vampirism, Lycanthropy, Depression

Herr Murderwulf: All Instruments/Vocals

https://kathartichatemx.bandcamp.com/

TEMNIAK RELEASE "KARPATSKÝ DÓM"

 

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Karpatský d​ó​m

by Temniak

Tracklist:

1.Karpatský dóm 07:40

2.Stretnutie archontov 07:34

3.Drak funebrák 10:07

4.Hostina 08:00

5.Medzi mršinami 08:38

6.Moravy 08:13

released December 1, 2022

Slovak metal band founded in 2019. The genre combines elements of folk, black, death and heavy metal music. The artist´s name is the name of the peak in the West Tatras mountain located in Slovakia and means a "darkman" (dark subject). Lyric is mostly based on Slovak dark folk/forest epic tales or poems of famous romantic poets of Slovakia (such like Samo Chalupka) 

https://temniak.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Temniak-110365997045392

https://www.instagram.com/temniakband/

IDYLLIA RELEASE "THE RAIN OF STARS"

 

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The Rain of Stars

by Idyllia

Tracklist:

1.Sol 04:43

2.The Rain of Stars 05:07

3.Luna 05:25

4.Mare Cognitum 05:54

Debut EP featuring two new songs plus remastered versions of "Luna" and "Mare Cognitum".

A solo atmospheric/symphonic black metal act about dreams, nature, and the unknown. Influences: Mesarthim, Elderwind, Onirism, Unreqvited, Sadness, Midnight Odyssey, Nebula Orionis, Eldamar

released December 31, 2022

© 2022

Idyllia - All Instruments

Velvet R. Wings - Vocals in "Mare Cognitum" and "Sol"

Metanagon - Album Artwork

https://idyllia.bandcamp.com/music

https://twitter.com/Idyllia

VALIANT RELEASE "RUINOUS, THE THEREAFTER"

 

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Ruinous, the Thereafter (EP)

by VALIANT

Tracklist:

1.In Eons of Imperial Forsaking 05:28

2.Elysium through Hierarchy

3.A Ruling of Undying Blight

4.Begone the Malediction of Perpetuity

Long ago, the grand civilization of Atlantis succumbed to a decline that left the advanced empire to faction off, and face each other in a conflict of division that left them in ruin in the end... The tragedy of Atlantis is a mythos that echoes empires throughout centuries of humanity, a rise a decline and apocalyptic end, and one that continues to modern times...

This short EP is a collection of some songs written for Valiant in 2022, while I was intending to write a new album I've decided to start fresh on ideas on it but I did not want to scrap what I had done already... so this is that. This is the third EP, and first since 2018's "A Timeworn Oath" which was a collection of unreleased material. There will be more new music from Valiant in 2023!

releases November 25, 2022

Archon (Russell Silva) - All Instruments, Vocals + Production, Mixing & Mastering

Artwork by Archon, logo by Moonroot Art

Recorded throughout 2022

https://valiantofficial.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/valiantbm/

TAGREST RELEASE "EPITOME I: FORLORN FATHERLAND"

 

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Epitome I : Forlorn Fatherland

by Tagrest

Tracklist:

1.Maysara 05:03

2.Woodwalkers ( Forlorn Fatherland I ) 06:45

3.Shadows Follow ( Rotting Christ Cover ) 04:43

4.Choirs Of My Redemption 05:10

This EP defines Tagrest´s artistic manifestation, our primordial aim to speak about rebellion, cultural heritage, lost wisdom and hardship of life.

released October 13, 2022

EP composed by the duo Anass Khali and Habib Marga

Lyrics and Vocals by Habib Marga

Drums/Bass/Guitars by Anass Khali

https://tagrest.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tagrestband/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Tagrest/100086187887214/

DARCONIGAN RELEASE "HELM, SHIELD AND SPEAR"

 

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Helm, Shield, and Spear

by Darconigan

Tracklist:

1.A Sign By The Creekfall 03:35

2.It Comes 04:46

3.Into The Sun 07:00

4.The Consequence of War 05:27

5.Anathema and Fate 03:51

6.Enrapturing Dark 06:26

credits

Darconigan hail from the Wet Mountains of Colorado where their music and stories are crafted in the dark places of the wood.

released August 29, 2022

https://darconigan.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/darconigan

https://www.instagram.com/darconigan/

RAVENWIEK RELEASE "BARREN GROUNDS"

 

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NP149 | Ravenwiek - "Barren Grounds"

- Single „A forlorn battle“ -

BC: https://naturmachtproductions.bandcamp.com/album/barren-grounds

YT: https://youtu.be/Kk4rEw_KKSs

Release page: https://naturmacht.com/np149-ravenwiek-barren-grounds/

Merch Preorder & Digital Release: 06.05.22 (6th May) | Merch Release: 27.05.22 (27th May)

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Pro CDr in highquality 6-Panel DigiPak w. glossy varnish, first press 100 copies

Tapes by Folkvangr Records

Tracklist:

1. A forlorn battle

2. The enchanted forest of Khrabanas

3. The crossing of the realms in sorrow

4. Under the mourning mountain

5. Berserker

Hailing from Groningen, The Netherlands, the epic black metal duo Ravenwiek tells tales of faded glory, hidden realms and majestic nature.

Inspired by genre pioneers Bathory and Summoning as well as more recent bands such as Caladan Brood and Grima, Ravenwiek’s debut record "Barren Grounds" combines folk instruments, raw black metal guitars and orchestral soundscapes in order to create a spiraling pathway to worlds beyond...

The album is about the journey of one soul who loses it all. His birthground due to battle, his kin by trickery in the forest, his mind in the harshness of nature and thus ends it all in the end as the wish to bare more has been deminished.

Band Links:

https://ravenwiek.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ravenwiek/

DARKESTRAH RELEASE "CHONG ARYK" EP

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Darkestrah have released a new EP on December 2 via Shaytan Productions. After releasing a single "Of Mud and Venom" earlier in the year they have released Chong-Aryk their new EP.

Now available for streaming on youtube, bandcamp and all other digital service providers. The CD is now available and the LP will be released in 2022 both pressed in limited quantities.

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0xugXS_Oko

https://shaytanproductions.bandcamp.com/album/chong-aryk

https://open.spotify.com/album/175EoMK0eQ7FA551ElpVim

ANCIENT MASTERY RELEASE "AD MORTEM / PREACHER´S LAMENT" SINGLE

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Ad Mortem & Preacher's Lament

by Ancient Mastery

Genre: Epic Black Metal

Independent

Tracklist:

1.Ad Mortem 04:34

2.Preacher's Lament 05:07

about

These songs were recorded to celebrate the physical release of THE CHOSEN ONE! CD's will be available soon via the bandcamp page. Vinyl will follow next year!

credits

released November 12, 2021

Female vocals by the glorious Circe

Artwork by Digital Sorcery

https://ancientmastery.bandcamp.com/

https://instagram.com/erechleleth

ALMACH RELEASE "SHADES OF WAR" EP

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Shades Of War (EP)

by Almach

Tracklist:

1.Hindukush 05:41

2.Shades of War 05:08

credits

released November 6, 2021

This is Almach´s fourth release. The band has also released the albums "Battle of Tours" (2020), "Dream Elegy" (2021) and the single "Tears of My Land" (2021)

https://almach.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Sd46A3yj1n0kZ5kTVnytb

ARTACH RELEASE VIDEO FOR "ICE THRONE"

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Canada, St. John’s, Newfoundland's black metal duo Artach unleashed their latest album “Sworn to Avenge” this past June via Depressive Illusions Records. Heavily influenced by nature and the bleak climate they are surrounded by in the cold frozen north, the band is also inspired by sci-fi fiction, one series, in particular, is Stargate SG-1, which inspired their latest lyric video for the chilling “Ice Throne”.

"This one is inspired by the technologies of the ancients left behind in the Arctic and discovered by the Stargate SG-1 team. It's fairly self-descriptive and a fan of the show would recognize some of the ideas." adds the band.

Watch and listen to the lyric video “Ice Throne” - https://youtu.be/jJmKNXIKkXg 

“Sworn to Avenge” is the second album from Artach, following up 2020’s “Chronicles of a Black Winter”. Fans can expect more of the same compared to the first, but it pushes the envelope a little bit. Artach embraces evolution and aspire to play tighter, and have a more professional sound, but never sound overly polished. 

Artach’s process is a collaborative one between the duo, the genesis of the songs are arranged on guitar by Sruthán and very roughly recorded at home. After getting together, they record drums and flesh out the song in an afternoon and by then the song is pretty much ready for the studio recording of guitars, then bass, and lastly vocals. 

Artach is recommended listening for anyone interested in raw black metal and those with an interest in Celtic Frost, Darkthrone, and Satyricon.

“Sworn to Avenge” is available via Depressive Illusions Records at the following links: DepressiveIllusions.com, Artach.bandcamp.com, Amazon, Spotify.

Previous Videos:

Shimmer - https://youtu.be/JyJ2xW2oquM

Into the Frozen Woodlands - https://youtu.be/FtfosCUA7iw

She Gathers Leaves - https://youtu.be/g0nahpQ6O6s 

Tuiteam an Duine - https://youtu.be/qt98RuT4Opg 

Part 1 - Track By Track - Sworn to Avenge - https://youtu.be/MsJPj_oz54w 

Part 2 - Track By Track - Sworn to Avenge - https://youtu.be/a4qLyZCQ1XY

Track Listing:

1. Tuiteam an Duine (7:08)

2. Ice Throne (5:09)

3. Shimmer (6:35)

4. Endless Tundra (21:35)

5. Into the Frozen Woodlands (4:49)

6. She Gathers Leaves (5:25)

7. Mistress of Black Thorns (6:24)

8. Winter’s End (8:14)

Album Length: 1:05:23

Album Band Line Up:

Fíochmhar: Vocals, Drums, Keyboards

Sruthán: Guitar, Bass

For more info:

Facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal

Instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal

ARTACH RELEASE VIDEO FOR "SHIMMER"

 

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Coming from the coldest, windiest, snowiest, and foggiest city in Canada, St. John’s, Newfoundland's Artach is heavily influenced by nature and even takes after the bleak climate they are surrounded by. The result of months of winter provides inspiration for their raw, epic black metal that is in their new album “Sworn to Avenge”, which is now available via Depressive Illusions Records as of June 25th.

As described by Artach, their music is angry, savage, unhinged, but contains melody and some twists and turns to surprise the listener. Varied song tempos mixing blasting with thrashy, punky, doomy elements keep the sounds interesting and not monotone. They go into further detail about releasing their new music video for “Shimmer” for the full length's release day:

“Lyrically, this one is more descriptive and doesn’t have any hidden meanings. Those shimmering and dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis can be seen even here in Newfoundland, but further north they look magnificent. There’s a spoken part in this one taken from a part of a poem by David Vedder (1790-1854) that was written about the Northern Lights. Musically this one is one of the more black metal sounding songs with lots of blast beats but as always, tempered with melody and hand-banging riffage.”

Watch “Shimmer” via its premiere on This Is Black Metal's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/JyJ2xW2oquM

Along with “Sworn to Avenge” album full stream via Black Metal Artists YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/0OIPlMtj8hE

“Sworn to Avenge” is the second album from Artach, following up 2020’s “Chronicles of a Black Winter”. Fans can expect more of the same compared to the first, but it pushes the envelope a little bit. Artach embraces evolution and aspire to play tighter, and have a more professional sound, but never sound overly polished. 

Artach’s process is a collaborative one between the duo, the genesis of the songs are arranged on guitar by Sruthán and very roughly recorded at home. After getting together, they record drums and flesh out the song in an afternoon and by then the song is pretty much ready for the studio recording of guitars, then bass, and lastly vocals. 

Artach is recommended listening for anyone interested in raw black metal and those with an interest in Celtic Frost, Darkthrone, and Satyricon.

“Sworn to Avenge” is available via Depressive Illusions at the following links: DepressiveIllusions.com, Artach.bandcamp.com, Amazon, Spotify.

Previous Lyric Videos:

Into the Frozen Woodlands - https://youtu.be/FtfosCUA7iw

She Gathers Leaves - https://youtu.be/g0nahpQ6O6s 

Track Listing:

1. Tuiteam an Duine (7:08)

2. Ice Throne (5:09)

3. Shimmer (6:35)

4. Endless Tundra (21:35)

5. Into the Frozen Woodlands (4:49)

6. She Gathers Leaves (5:25)

7. Mistress of Black Thorns (6:24)

8. Winter’s End (8:14)

Album Length: 1:05:23

Album Band Line Up:

Fíochmhar: Vocals, Drums, Keyboards

Sruthán: Guitar, Bass

For more info:

Facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal

Instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal