AETERE RELEASE "THEOGONIE"

 

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Band: Aetere

Album: Theogonie

Release Date: June 5th, 2026

Country: France

Label: Octopus Rising

Genre: Doom Metal

Aetere: A Sonic Odyssey Through Shadows and Symbolism

Aetere is a French doom-metal duo formed in Bordeaux in 2017, crafting slow-burning, ritualistic compositions steeped in myth. Guided by melancholy and introspection, the project stands at the crossroads of ancient narratives and contemporary sonic experimentation.

On guitar, bass, and vocals, Alice Ronzini brings a background forged in France’s garage-punk underground (La Secte du Futur, JC Satan), later expanded into more ethereal territories through her spectral folk solo project Ailise Blake. Alongside her, Johan Sebenne shapes Aetere’s immersive sound through synths, bass, and machines, layering droney riffs and textured atmospheres informed by his work with the acclaimed post-metal ensemble Year of No Light, his ambient electro-acoustic solo project Lacustre, and earlier collaborations with Nexus Sun, Acid Bonanga, and Géographie.

The project took shape in Bordeaux, where the duo composed and recorded the six tracks that would become their debut album, Théogonie. Johan relocated to Paris and initiated the mixing process just as the global lockdown unfolded. Meanwhile, Alice moved to the rural landscapes of La Drôme, placing the project into a quiet, suspended state. When they reunited after the lockdown, Aetere awakened again: the two resumed work on the album, with Alice completing the final mix in her newly built Studio 418.

The result is a masterful exploration of doom metal's heavier edges, softened by shoegaze haze and post-punk grit.

Musically, Aetere draws inspiration from luminaries like Warning, Joy Division, My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Earth, merging funeral tempos, shoegaze haze and monolithic riffs.

Alice's lyrics, steeped in literary grandeur, evoke the visionary poetry of William Blake's Auguries of Innocence, the epic turmoil of John Milton's Paradise Lost (Book 1), and the mythic narratives of Dante Alighieri, Ovid, and Homer. Themes of innocence, mortality, and transcendence pulse through the album, inviting profound reflection.

Théogonie features artwork by Mal De Siglos and layout design by Lucia Macip, perfectly encapsulating the band's ethereal aesthetic.

Mastered by the legendary Dirk Serries (known for his work in Vidna Obmana, Fear Falls Burning, and Yodok III), the album achieves a polished yet primal resonance.

Released via Italy's Argonauta Records—a powerhouse in stoner, doom, and sludge—the record marks Aetere's triumphant entry into the global heavy music sphere.

Tracklist:

Ténébrisme

Galea

Cilice

Thanatos

Innocence

Eudaimona

https://www.facebook.com/Aetere777/

https://www.instagram.com/__aetere__/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

GRAVEIR RELEASE "THE FESTERING TRIAD"

 

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Graveir, forged in the oppressive underground of Brisbane in 2014, deliver a uniquely unorthodox take on black metal—melding dissonant, riff-driven weight with warped, unsettling melody. Known for their intense, unease-soaked live shows and uncompromising sound, the band continues to carve their own path. 

The Festering Triad, their third album, is a bleak vision of societal decay and corrupted power. Across eight tracks, bile-fuelled aggression surges through anxiety-ridden drums, convulsing guitars, and serpentine basslines—forming a suffocating, venomous descent into rot.

Tracklist:

1.Lords Of Misrule

2.A Futile Exhortation 03:17

3.Revanchism

4.A Thief In The Heart of Man 04:19

5.The Festering Triad

6.A Line of Blood Drawn In Sand

7.By The Will Of The Goat

8.The Rite of Degradation

Line-up

Gloom - Vocals

XI - Drums

Vvoid - Guitar

Pan - Bass

Snjor- Guitar

Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/apw061

https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/

HEBEPHRENIQUE RELEASE "DECATHEXIS" ON LIMITED CASSETTE AND CD EDITION

 

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Australian blackened death metal band Hebephrenique have signed with Apocalyptic Witchcraft to bring their incredible album “Decathexis” (released last year through Gutter Prince Cabal and Brilliant Emperor Records) on limited edition cassette & digital. The album follows their 2024 debut EP Non Compos Mentis, expanding their blend of dissonant death metal, industrial black metal, and atmospheric elements.

Described as more technical, aggressive, and unpredictable than their earlier work, Decathexis features spite-driven vocals, precise instrumentation, and ambient passages, reflecting themes of madness, alienation, and psychological disintegration. The record draws comparisons to acts such as Gorguts, Mayhem, and Anaal Nathrakh. 

Only 25 cassette copies are available, along with just 20 imported CDs, don’t miss your chance to grab this incredible release.

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https://hebephrenique.bandcamp.com/

LANGUISH IN DESPAIR RELEASE NEW SINGLE "KILLING SPREE"

 

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Canadian/Australian death metal unit LANGUISH IN DESPAIR have officially unleashed their latest slab of brutality, “Killing Spree,” now available worldwide via CDN Records. The track arrives as a full force statement ahead of their upcoming full-length album Strain of Profanity , set for release May 21, 2026.

This is not cleaned up, not softened, and not built for comfort. This is death metal stripped down to the bone.

Built on a foundation of pure hostility and minimalist extremity, LANGUISH IN DESPAIR operate as a two-piece with zero interest in polish, trends, or accessibility. What you get is raw execution, fast impact, and absolute underground intent. No filler. No gloss. No mercy.

The project features Jason, known for his work with Human Barbecue and Putrified J, alongside his transcontinental counterpart Marcel. Together they lock into a shared vision of relentless aggression, trading finesse for force and atmosphere for straight violence.

“Killing Spree” wastes no time. Blistering percussion, razor edged guitar tone, and guttural vocal delivery collide in a track that feels less like it was written and more like it was released into the world fully formed and fully hostile. It hits hard and keeps hitting harder.

With Strain of Profanity , the duo pushes that same philosophy into a full length assault built on chainsaw intensity, suffocating speed, and no interest in compromise. It is designed to punish speakers and listeners alike.

Two countries. One mission. Total death metal devastation.

ABOUT LANGUISH IN DESPAIR

LANGUISH IN DESPAIR is a Canadian/Australian two-piece forged in raw aggression and stripped down extremity. Featuring Jason and Marcel, the project removes anything unnecessary and leaves only riffs, speed, and anger. No gimmicks. No image games. Just pure underground death metal delivered without compromise.

“Killing Spree” is out now via CDN Records.

Strain of Profanity arrives May 21, 2026 via CDN Records.

https://youtu.be/LR3LPnCW4q0

Connect: 

https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/languish-in-despair/

https://www.instagram.com/languishindespair.death/

BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL REVEAL DAY BY DAY BANDS - SINGLE DAY TICKETS

 

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The people from the BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL have released a day by day breakdown for their 2026. So now we can see which bands will be playing on each day of the Festival. Single tickets are available at  https://brutalassault.cz/

UNDERTAKERS RELEASE "GLOBAL DOMINION"

 

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UNDERTAKERS: Italian death-grind veterans unveil artwork and tracklist of new album, "Global Dominion"

As recently announced, Italian death-grind veterans UNDERTAKERS will release their new album "Global Dominion" on July 10th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Today, the band unveils the album's tracklist and cover artwork, with the record set to surprise many thanks to its distinctive identity and uncompromising sonic vision.

Tracklist:

​1. Call To Arms (intro)

2. United Front

3. Global Dominion

4. All Out War

5. Plutocracy Era

6. Iron Regime

7. Collapse Protocol

8. Rise of Resistance

9. Just Keep Fighting

10. Bodies' Supermarket

Pre-save: https://ffm.to/undertakers-global-dominion

"Global Dominion" marks the most mature chapter in the band’s history. It is where everything finally locks into place: grindcore violence, hardcore urgency, death metal weight and sharp black metal edges fused into a modern sound that never betrays its old-school DNA. No nostalgia trip, no trend-chasing—just experience, control, and intent.

The record is built on contrast: precision versus chaos, speed versus crushing mid-tempos, modern production versus a raw, uncompromising attitude. Every track serves a purpose, every riff hits with direction. This is a band that knows exactly who it is and has nothing left to prove.

Lyrically and conceptually, the album is both a denunciation and a reflection. "Global Dominion" is the core statement: a ruthless look at power, control, and submission in contemporary society, but also a mirror held up to human nature itself. This is not abstract politics, it’s about systems we live in, benefit from, and are crushed by at the same time.

Tracks like "Rise of the Resistance", "Collapse Protocol", and "Iron Regime" define the first impact: rebellion, systemic failure, and enforced order. "Plutocracy Era" sharpens the focus, exposing a world ruled by wealth and influence, while "Just Keep Fighting" stands as a blunt survival mantra. The album closes with "Global Dominion" and "United Front", tying the narrative together: awareness without illusions, resistance without rhetoric.

This is a heavy record with something to say. Cold, aggressive, and direct. Modern in form, old-school in spirit. No compromises.

The first single and further details about the album will be revealed soon.

Line-up:

Enrico Giannone – Insults

Stefano Casanica – Guitar

Marco Mastrobuono – bass

Giorgio Cifuni - Guitar

Alfonso Mocerino – drums

UNDERTAKERS – Hate Since 1991

Formed in late 1991, UNDERTAKERS are among the longest-running and most uncompromising bands of the Italian extreme underground.

Over the decades, they have shared the stage with an insane number of international acts, including Napalm Death, Suffocation, Malevolent Creation, Vader, Cannibal Corpse, Vital Remains, Fuzztones, Sinister, Dog Eat Dog, Krabathor, Disgorge, Pandemia, Ryker’s and many more far too many to list properly.

The band has completed three European tours and appeared multiple times at major festivals such as Brutal Assault and Dynamo Open Air, building a solid reputation as a relentless and unforgiving live act.

Originally rooted in classic death metal, UNDERTAKERS have constantly evolved their sound into a violent and unmistakable mix of grindcore, brutal death metal and hardcore. The result is a raw and aggressive hybrid best described as pure brutal-core.

UNDERTAKERS were personally selected by 99 Posse as representatives of the Italian extreme scene for a BMG-promoted tribute project celebrating ten years of activity of the Neapolitan collective. This collaboration resulted in a grindcore reworking of the iconic track “Ripetutamente”, a crossover experiment that perfectly reflects the band’s anarchic and uncompromising attitude.

Throughout their career, the band has appeared on numerous compilations, released a 7” produced by Kick Promotion, and featured on Rock TV with performances on Database, Sala Prove and Rock TV Tour.

Their discography includes the split “Chaos in Musica” (Massacro Records) and the experimental release “Revision Distortion X-Version” (Nocturnal Music), an electronic reinterpretation of "Vision Distortion Perversion" blending grind, jungle and techno—clear proof that UNDERTAKERS have never played it safe.

In 2020, the band returned with “Dictatorial Democracy”, released on October 30th by Time To Kill Records in three ultra-limited vinyl editions. The album is a brutal summary of the band’s entire career, featuring new and classic tracks alongside two essential covers: “Fascist Pig” (Suicidal Tendencies) and the grind version of “Ripetutamente”.

In 2024, UNDERTAKERS released a split 7” with Plakkaggio, delivering a death metal reinterpretation of the punk classic “Pet Sematary” by the Ramones once again twisting icons into something far more extreme.

Only for real grind lovers.

UNDERTAKERS

https://undertakers-ttk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/undertakersgrind

https://www.facebook.com/undertakersgrind

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

DEAD SLEEP RELEASE "REPULSION"

 

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Band: Dead Sleep

Album (EP): Repulsion

Release Date: June 26, 2026

Country: Sweden

Genre: Thrash Metal

With Repulsion, Dead Sleep lean further into their raw, old-school roots while pushing their sound into darker and more personal territory. The EP draws on the energy of classic thrash and early extreme metal, but keeps things stripped down, urgent, and unpolished in the best possible way.

Lyrically, the new material shifts focus. As bassist and vocalist Anna Wagner explains, the songs revolve around themes of power, motherhood, and society’s long-standing fear of women who step outside imposed roles. Figures like Lilith and other historical or mythical women serve as a loose thread throughout the EP - symbols of defiance, rejection, and resilience.

“Repulsion” itself stands at the core of the release - a track that captures both the aggression and the more layered side of the band’s current direction.

Recorded at Sunnanå Studios in Malmö by Markus Nilsson and featuring artwork by Bartosz Nalezinski, the EP also marks a new phase for Dead Sleep as a tighter, more direct trio. The stripped-back lineup brings a sharper, heavier sound, with more space for each element to hit harder.

Formed in Malmö, Dead Sleep have always done things their own way - blending punk energy, old-school thrash, and a refusal to fully belong to any one scene. Loud, raw, and unapologetic, they continue to build their identity on instinct rather than rules.

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/DEADSLEEPMalmo/

https://www.instagram.com/deadsleepofficial/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Cejh5unAfM0YK7nVQSYOj

https://deadsleepmalmo.bandcamp.com/

HORRIFIC VISIONS RELEASE "REMNANTS OF ATROPHY"

 

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HORRIFIC VISIONS – REMNANTS OF ATROPHY

LABEL: COMATOSE MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: MAY 22nd 2026

Grey skies and black earth, a pallor of sickness hanging over a rotten world. The wasted remains of civilisation, of mankind’s dreams and ambitions, lie mouldering beneath a cold sludge of ash and decay. New forms of warped, suppurating life squirm in entangled, mindless masses; nothing but pustulent worms driven by hunger, aggression and lust. Evolution has stumbled and fallen, never to rise again. The future is the present – this diseased sea of parasitic consumption and death…the repugnant remnants of life’s atrophy.

Twelve years on from their initial spawning in Texas’ ever-fertile breeding grounds of brutality, Horrific Visions are finally set to unleash their full-length debut album of shocking violence and colossal carnage. After two decimating EPs - Enlightenment Through Excruciating Torture (2022) and Monopoly On Violence (2024) - the time has come to stare into the dead eyes of Remnants Of Atrophy!

The album opens with the disorientating, spinning riffs of ‘Malnutrition’, inspiring visions of skin stretched across protruding bone to the point of tearing. Fired by depravation and desperation this track collapses into nerve-grating sounds, before reforming into a shape of pure evil; a huge riff of monstrous heaviness, inhuman vehemence and bone grinding malice. From this point there is no way back. Through the terrifying focus and precision of ‘Deranged Perversion’ to the aptly entitled and utterly barbaric ‘Primal Regression’, on to the reanimated, unhinged and unstoppable ‘Enlightenment Through Excruciating Torture’…God alone knows what clarity of vision awaits anyone subjected to this process of torment and rabid dismemberment…with the final, deftly executed process of extermination being applied by the album’s title track – ‘Remnants Of Atrophy’ – a sonic atrocity invoked by hellish vocals, a rhythm section as tight as a torniquet and guitars conjuring riffs like vengeful djinn. This debut album from Horrific Visions is a gift to the demented and the black of heart – one that has been well worth the wait.

Mixed and mastered by guitarist Mason Vickers at Rocker House Studios, Remnants Of Atrophy possesses a blistering intensity and a raw, serrated edge; it sounds like a deadly weapon, wielded with vicious intent. The final nightmarish touch has been applied by infamous artist John Zig (Aborted Fetus, Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity etc), enfolding this barrage of brutal death metal in a shroud of bleak, unnerving imagery. Remnants Of Atrophy will be released by Comatose Music on May 22nd…indiscriminate bloodshed and mass destruction await!

Line-up:

Rene Martinez – Drums

Chris Rossmeier - Guitar

Mason Vickers - Guitar

Cody Hancock - Bass

Conrad Heinemeyer - Vocals

Genre: Brutal Death Metal

For fans of: Bludgeoned | Stabbing | Brodequin | Disgorge

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/hvsabd/

https://www.instagram.com/horrific_visions/

https://horrificvisions.bandcamp.com/

https://www.comatosemusic.com/

SAĦĦAR RELEASE "MIGJA TA MOHH MIGNUN"

 

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Maltese black metal entity SAĦĦAR has announced the release of its new full-length album, "Migja ta Mohh Mignun", set to arrive on June 12th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Following the project’s recent signing with the label, the album marks a significant step forward in SAĦĦAR’s artistic evolution, further refining a sound rooted in isolation, heritage and a deeply personal vision. Emerging from a scene far removed from the genre’s traditional strongholds, SAĦĦAR continues to carve out a distinct identity within the contemporary black metal landscape.

"Migja ta Mohh Mignun" expands on the project’s established sonic framework, blending harsh intensity with subtle melodic layers and a pervasive sense of decay. The result is a work that feels both immersive and unsettling, enveloping the listener in a bleak, almost otherworldly atmosphere.

Balancing aggression and introspection, the album pushes deeper into expressive territory while remaining faithful to the raw essence that has defined SAĦĦAR’s output so far, offering a compelling glimpse into the next phase of its evolution.

The first single "Fil-Palazz Sejjahtilhom" is now available:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwAi5uPC5fU

Stream: https://ffm.to/sahhar-fil-palazz-sejjahtilhom

Mastermind Marton Saliba comments:

"Every sorcerer who displays their power attracts the eyes of unwelcome folk. That’s how the Sorcerer Falzun was eventually summoned from his palace and forced to face the Inquisitor, only for Falzun to fool the Inquisitor and disappear. His heresies were true, his power unfathomable. This is the 4th chapter from the concept album 'Miġja ta’ Moħħ Miġnun' (Journey of a mad mind), a journey is filled with occult rites, supernatural encounters, where in the end, this quest leaves Falzun both cursed and exalted; a figure suspended between madness, immortality, and damnation".

Tracklist:

​01. L-Għatxan

02. Għerf Minsi

03. It-Tarf tal-Kożmu u ta' Ruħi

04. Fil-Palazz Sejjaħtilhom

05. Il-Miġja sa Sqallija

06. Ftakar fija!

07. L-Antikrist il-Ġdid (bonus tracks for CD only)

08. Id-Dinja Taħt Pajjżi

09. L-Imlejka​

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/sahhar

https://sahhar.bandcamp.com/album/migja-ta-mohh-mignun

SAĦĦAR began as the brainchild of Marton Saliba, with the aim of creating harsh and extreme music rooted in black metal. From the outset, the project has balanced raw, blast-beat-driven tracks with more mid-tempo material enriched by synths and samples, often blending these elements together. Most of the lyrics are written in Maltese, SAĦĦAR’s native language. The first demo, "Genesis of Demise", followed a year later by the album "Maġija Sewda", gained attention both locally and within the wider underground scene during the MySpace era.

Following the well-received split "Thine Triumphant Death" and a subsequent album that was never officially released, SAĦĦAR entered an indefinite hiatus. The project returned in 2013 with renewed intensity through the EP "Mera Mkissra", showcasing a stronger focus on folklore elements, mid-tempo pacing, and synth-heavy arrangements. From then on, SAĦĦAR maintained a steady output, releasing an average of one EP or album per year until 2020, when the pandemic brought activities to a halt—though writing and studio work continued in preparation for future releases.

The release of the 2015 album "Kruha u Kefrija" also marked SAĦĦAR’s live debut, leading to performances supporting acts such as Destroyer 666, black metal legends Mayhem, and industrial outfit Gothminister. During the pandemic, SAĦĦAR remained active by contributing to online events, including Metal Injection’s "Slayathome" series and the Grimfest online festival.

In early 2020, SAĦĦAR was nominated at the Malta Music Awards in both the “Metal” and “Album in Maltese” categories for "Qilla tal-Qrun", which was well received within the scene. In late 2022, the project embarked on its first tour with a live lineup, spanning nine consecutive days across four countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania), marking an important step forward in its live evolution.

SAĦĦAR’s sound can be described as “ruinous” black metal—combining grand, larger-than-life symphonic elements with minimal, almost doom-like riffs, as well as intense tremolo-driven passages and ambient, synth-based compositions. This wide-ranging approach is reflected in a discography of over 100 songs. Lyrical themes range from occult and folklore-inspired narratives to death, misanthropic catastrophes, and occasional critiques of organized religion.

SAĦĦAR

https://www.facebook.com/sahharbm

https://www.instagram.com/sahharbm/

https://sahhar.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

LAGO RELEASE "VIGIL"

 

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LAGO 'Vigil' (May 8th 2026) 

Overview/Bios: Resurfacing after 8 years of silence, LAGO finally unveil 'Vigil', a dense and suffocating descent into lacerating and surgically cold darkness. Their return channels the weight of dissonant and modern Death Metal while carving deeper into their own bleak and atmospheric sound. A stark evolution that sharpens every contour of their sonic identity! 

"The writing for 'Vigil' began in 2023 and found the band rebuilt after a few years of relative silence and this also marks the first time we as a band have completely handled all aspects of the production ourselves. Expect the next step as we build upon our previous releases, calling upon influences from legends Morbid Angel, Immolation and Gorguts. 'Vigil' will be out most focused release to date!" 

Tracklist:

1.Behold, Ruin

2.Fodder 05:59

3.Procession Into Slaughter

4.Initiation Rite 04:46

5.In A House Of Ill Repute 07:46

6.Kingdom Without Pulse

7.The Land Was A Desert

Lago is a Phoenix Arizona ‑ based death metal band formed in 2010 and known for blending oppressive atmosphere with precise, punishing riffcraft. 

The band first emerged with the Marianas EP in 2010 before solidifying their lineup and sound through lineup changes in the early 2010s. Lago’s debut full‑length Tyranny arrived in 2014 followed by the darker and more expansive Sea of Duress in 2018 on Unique Leader Records. 

After weathering years of turbulence, the band signed with Everlasting Spew Records in 2025 and began working on a new album and signaling a renewed era. With themes rooted in isolation and oppressive forces, Lago continues to refine their bleak, forceful brand of American death metal over more than a decade of evolution! 

Discography: 

2010 - 'Marianas' (Ep) 

2012 - 'Tyranny' (Demo) 

2014 - 'Tyranny' (Album) 

2016 - Split w/ Calm Hatchery (Ep) 

2018 - 'Sea Of Duress' (Album) 

For fans of: Immolation, Mid Gorguts, Morbid Angel (F-G-H), Altars 

Formats available:- CD- Vinyl (autumn 2026)- Tape- Digital 

Technical info: SPIT112 

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Brian Miller at the BM Hole in Phoenix/Arizona/USA 

All songs and lyrics by Lago 

Vinyl mastering by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement 

Studio Cover Art by Adam Burke 

Layout by Giorgio M. Spevo 

Photography by Kaitlyn Maree 

Line-up: 

Cole Jacobsen - Guitar, Growls 

Garrett Thomas - Bass, Screams 

Gus Barr - Lead Guitar 

Brian Miller - Drums 

Links: 

[MAILORDER] https://bit.ly/4rnWu1W 

[BANDCAMP] https://bit.ly/40CFABU