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Luring's new album to be released by Iron Bonehead Productions: "One could variously point contemporaneously early Abigor and Gorgoroth as equally as turn-of-the-millennium Nocternity and Lunar Aurora..."

July 10, 2023

Iron Bonehead Productions is proud to present Luring’s cult second album, ‘Triumphant Fall of the Malignant Christ’, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Making their public demo in 2018 with the ‘Interitu Caret Devotione ad Coronam Satanas’ demo, Luring have slowly-yet-assuredly become one of the most exciting developments in American Black Metal of recent years. Theirs is a stridently classicist form that doesn’t point toward preceding idioms too obviously nor overly, and they proved as much with last year’s ‘Victory Fires Ablaze Under the Banner of Lucifer’ full-length debut and the proceeding ‘Triumphant Fall of the Malignant Christ’ earlier this year.

The latter was only available digitally and on tape, and now Iron Bonehead steps forward to release Luring’s second album on a wider scale. Mystical and indeed malignant, ‘Triumphant Fall of the Malignant Christ’ weaves a black magickal spell rife with rippling physicality as well as otherworldly texture. Shimmering atmosphere floats above and below just-raw-enough melodicism that surges and spirals with rabid intent. One could variously point contemporaneously early Abigor and Gorgoroth as equally as turn-of-the-millennium Nocternity and Lunar Aurora – but Luring are an aptly monikered horde, and those aesthetic signposts merely serve as springboards for a still-unfolding creativity that manages to mesmerize with alluring elan.

More info: Luring; Iron Bonehead Productions;

Hammerheart Records and Tumulation teamed up to release new album: "Embracing the swampy early 90’s Death/Doom Metal..."

July 8, 2023

Behold, the unholy force of Tumulation, the Californian Death/Doom purveyors who summon forth a massive wall of down tuned filth. Embracing the swampy early 90’s Death/Doom Metal, ‘Haunted Funeral Creations’ exudes a malevolent aura of aggression and anger, saturating every pore with this infernal atmosphere.

With an unwavering dedication to the old school Death/Doom Metal, Tumulation’s first-class rancid and merciless sound remains incredibly varied, never faltering into irrelevance or tedium. Switching instruments and roles, the members of Conjureth formed Tumulation in 2021 to delve into new musical ideas, concocting a new songwriting process that focuses on the swampy early 90’s Doom/Death sound.

Tumulation’s two back-to-back demos received critical acclaim from both the media and fans, unleashing the fully formed veterans of the extreme music scene. In league with Hammerheart Records, Tumulation will unleash their first album ‘Haunted Funeral Creations’ in August 2023!

More info: Tumulation; Hammerheart Records;

Fossilization ready with new album: "8 new savage tracks soaked in doomy despair, maliciously crafted and fiercely executed"ge tracks soaked in doomy despair, maliciously crafted and fiercely executed"

July 8, 2023

Fossilization, one of the most acclaimed and praised newcomers in the underground recesses of the contended and highly demanding Death Metal feud, are finally back with their first full album ‘Leprous Daylight’, their most crushing and brutally wrenching release! 8 new savage tracks soaked in doomy despair, maliciously crafted and fiercely executed, a must have for all the fans of the Brazilian band and the whole Death Metal genre!

“I started working on ‘Leprous Daylight’ right after the recordings of the split with Ritual Necromancy. I knew I wanted to take a different direction with this full length album, it had to be faster and brutal as much as I could but without compromising my songwriting. I think ‘Leprous Daylight’ is Fossilization’s most violent effort so far but still full of the melancholy and sadness you have been used to with our previous releases.” (V.)

Fossilization is a Death Metal band formed in 2020. The duo featuring members of the Sludge/Death/Doom metal band Jupiterian, V. (voices, guitars, bass) and P. (drums) started as an idea right after their European tour with Krypts, Father Befouled and Encoffination but since Jupiterian was still working on their last album, the project had to be delayed and it only turned to full time band after the striking of the plague.

Critically acclaimed for their debut EP ‘He Whose Name Was Long Forgotten’ released by Everlasting Spew Records and the following 2 tracks featured on the Split with US combo Ritual Necromancy, the Brazilian duo is now back with their debut full length while embarking for a take no prisoners European tour with label mates Altars!

More info: Fossilization; Everlasting Spew Records;

Prosthetic Records signs Xorsist and announces new album: "Xorsist’s core sound is one rooted in deep reverence for the genre’s roots as much as it is a spirited progression of the raw and uncompromising Stockholm sound."

July 7, 2023

Stockholm, Sweden’s Xorsist have today announced their signing to Prosthetic Records, accompanying the signing announcement Xorsist has also shared plans to release their second album, ‘At the Somber Steps to Serenity’, on October 6.

Speaking on the signing and album announcement, Xorsist comments: “A new chapter begins. We are thrilled to announce the imminent release of our second full length album, ‘At the Somber Steps to Serenity’, under the renowned banner of Prosthetic Records. We are very excited to be joining forces with them, and we cannot wait to show you what we have been working on.”

On Blessed By The Divine’s release, the group adds: “Having our second album officially announced, nothing represents our new sound and musical direction more than this first single. Featuring dual vocals performed by both Gustav and Birk, accompanied by our new drummer Alphonse, this track brings a new twist to the Xorsist discography.”

Following their self-released debut album ‘Deadly Possession’ in 2022, Xorsist caught the attention of the Prosthetic Records with their old school approach to and affinity for Sweden’s Death Metal legacy and history. Founded by Gustav Ryderfelt (vocals and guitar) before cementing their line-up with both Birk Castenmalm (vocals and bass) and Alphonse Bouquelon (drums), Xorsist’s core sound is one rooted in deep reverence for the genre’s roots as much as it is a spirited progression of the raw and uncompromising Stockholm sound.

Seeking to continue their working relationship with the legendary Sunlight Studios (Dismember, At The Gates, Entombed, Grave and more), Xorsist once again opted to retain Tomas Skogsberg on co-production duties with Iñaki Marconi (Soen, Sepultura, Carcass). Xorsist’s proclivity for musical tradition is not mere homage so much as it is a graceful carrying of the genre’s torch. Having built up a glowing reputation in the Swedish underground by fans new and old, ‘At the Somber Steps to Serenity’ sees the young band ensure the old school Swedish Death Metal torch continues to burn brighter than before for the fabled city in which they reside.

More info: Xorsist; Prosthetic Records;

Hammerheart Records to release Salacious Gods' new album: "'Oalevluuk' has such a significant and layered importance to Salacious Gods as a band and to the individual members that the album can only speak for itself."

July 5, 2023

Kings of Dutch Black Metal Salacious Gods once thought lost and forgotten return with their magnum magistralis! Black Metal as it was intended: pure, fast, intense and full of hate!

‘Oalevluuk’ has such a significant and layered importance to Salacious Gods as a band and to the individual members that the album can only speak for itself. It captures the strife and endurance the band had to deal with to complete this piece of pure, ritualistic darkness.

After the release of the previous album ‘Piene’ in 2005, Salacious Gods had a new album written and ready to be recorded in 2006. The material was written the old-fashioned way, in the rehearsal room. But after a period of self-reflection and self-flagellation the new material was deemed more of the same and not up to the standards of the band. Due to changes in the writing process as well as an ever-evolving mindset, the band embarked on new horizons, both musically as well as lyrically.

The new ‘Oalevluuk’ material was written and perfected in 2008. The recording process started shortly after. But by then the first ominous signs of the old curse (‘Oalevluuk’) started to rear its head. The studio losing vital recordings, bandmembers sustaining slow healing injuries, line-up changes, personal tragedies were all but a few of the setbacks caused by the ‘Oalevluuk’. Therefore to take matters into their own hands and to rise as a phoenix out of the ashes Salacious Gods build their own place to record their satanic brewage of black bile: the Fire & Brimstone studio.

But after re-recordings and line-up alterations, the stars finally aligned in 2020. While the earth crumbled under the influence of a pandemic, fresh power flowed through the veins of old and new members of Salacious Gods. Founding member and guitarist Iezelzweard took control and lead the newly formed Salacious horde to the Fire & Brimstone studio to record ‘Oalevluuk’. He summoned the old band members Swerc (Kjeld, Lugubre, Uuntar) and Fjildslach (Kjeld, Lugubre) with the new members Njirrebrod (Standvast, Lugubre) on vocals and Lafawijn (Iku-Turso, Orewoet, Terdor) on vocals. Nine unholy tracks, filled with hate and spite were recorded. The lyrics are sung both in English as well as in their local dialect, Drents. The lyrical themes are a concoction of the bandmembers nightmares, ritualistic experiences performed at their own hands as well as channeling their powers from spiritual dimensions into flesh and blood.

To create the best atmosphere possible the album was mastered by Tore Stjerna (Watain, Funeral Mist, Ofermod) and the artwork was created by Babalon Graphics (Behexen, Ensiferum, Celestial Bloodshed), Médan Savamhel BA’Al, (Corpus Christii), Khaos Diktator Design (Lock Up, Doedsvangr, Thron). Intense, fast paced drumming, combined with memorable melodies and subtle keyboard passages sets the mood for the unholy return of the Gods from Drenthe!

More info: Salacious Gods; Hammerheart Records;

Into It Records to re-issue 'Echoes from the Past' on cassette; "...it’s time to travel back in time and unravel the history of these harbringers of dark and haunting Death Metal"

July 3, 2023

Just when Deteriorot is back in full force and stronger then ever with a new album out and a European tour in August, it’s time to travel back in time and unravel the history of these harbringers of dark and haunting Death Metal.

This massive compilation called ‘Echoes from the Past’ (first released by Razorback Records on CD in 2016), will be released on cassette and features everything from demo- and album-tracks to rare live- recordings…and much, much more. For example it will contains the 1992 demo, the 1993 ‘Manifested Apparitions of Unholy Spirits’ EP etc. It will also have an alternative lay-out compared with the Rotter Records version.

If you’re a fan of the band this is an absolute must have!

More info: Deteriorot; Into It Records;

Undergang back with new EP 'De syv stadier af ford​æ​rv': "The bands signature mix of neanderthalic drumming and stringy phlegm-like riffs is instantly recognisable to any Death Metal fan"

July 2, 2023

Danish Death Metal legends Undergang are showing no signs of slowing down, with a brand new EP ‘De syv stadier af ford​æ​rv’ featuring 7 pieces of ugly rotten death coming soon via Me Saco Un Ojo Records and Dark Descent Records.

The bands signature mix of neanderthalic drumming and stringy phlegm-like riffs is instantly recognisable to any Death Metal fan. Equally so is David’s signature vomit-snarled vocals, all of which immediately will grip you with the fist of festering decay from the earliest points. Although primal and disgusting as ever, Undergang have always had a penchant for including gloomy moments betwixt their rot churning disdain. This new material has plenty of those disgusting dynamics which throw a superb stench into the air with remorseless instrumental fury and equally unsavoury vocals, taking everything that made the Death Metal of old great and plunging it furiously into the carcass of today like a rusted knife designed to open seeping sores and spray pus forth upon all within the vicinity. The pulverising putrescence does not relent…

From the slowest drudges to the grinding fury and all sonic sadism in between, Undergang’s newest offering is a viciously unpleasant and transfixing opus of odours most foul. Woefully brutal, most puny headbangers will simply die from the sheer weight of this thing if they try to lift it onto their turntable. Any remaining will be flattened by the brutal gut-opening session that they will be subjected to 20 minutes of. Although all of their albums contain nothing short of true magnificent monstrosities from start to end, the amount of diversity in this miniature tome of auditory violations is impeccable even by Undergang’s high standard. If you find yourself presented with this cacophony of rot, then be sure not to miss the opportunity to drown in the swampy sludge before you, it’s thrilling! If you can make it through all seven stages of depravity, then you must congratulate your own hardiness, then find yourself drawn back for more torture! So all of the odious freaks out there, force-feed yourself this slab of sadism.

More info: Undergang; Dark Descent Records; Me Saco un Ojo Records;

Caligari Records and Lycanthropic Chants to release new Eyemaster EP: "Be witness to those death bringing tunes while descending into utter madness"

July 1, 2023

Caligari Records and Lycanthropic Chants are once again proud to collaborate with German Death Metal trio Eyemaster.

Ferocious, fast and filthy. Eyemaster delivers a 4 track serenaed of putrid rotten Death Metal with their new EP. Be witness to those death bringing tunes while descending into utter madness. Celebrate the decay of humanity and take part in the feast which is called ‘Conjuration Of Flesh’. It will be released on July 28th on Cassette and CD via Caligari Records and on digital and vinyl via Lycanthropic Chants.

More info: Eyemaster; Caligari Records; Lycanthropic Chants;

Profanatica returns with new album: "'Crux Simplex' is a ten-track offensive of sin and sacrilege..."

June 29, 2023

Blasphemous Black Metal legion Profanatica are back with a brand new album ‘Crux Simplex’! The new album will be out on 22 September, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists.

‘Crux Simplex’ is a ten-track offensive of sin and sacrilege, a nasty affront that bastardizes the first 10 stations of the cross. As per their legacy, Profanatica deals in bestial, first-wave Black Metal barbarity, and their eighth album unveils ungodly levels of bile and blasphemy.

Ledney comments on the new offering: “‘Take up the Cross’ is the 2nd station of the cross. Jesus is forced by Roman’s to carry it, and it’s weight is that of 10,000 suns. As spikenard fills the air so does the very real scent of sweat and blood. This is the beginning of the days of stains and pain.”

More info: Profanatica; Season of Mist Underground Activists;

New Vorgfang and Unholy Craft split release via Purity Through Fire: "Ice-cold and furiously raw, both Vorgfang and Unholy Craft deliver a swift masterclass in pure & proud Black Metal..."

June 27, 2023

Purity Through Fire is proud to present ‘Ulf’s Keptr’, a special split album between Vorgfang and Unholy Craft, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Uniting two uprising forces in Norwegian Black Metal, Vorgfang and Unholy Craft together on ‘Ulf’s Keptr’ light ancient torches that once set fire to churches across Scandinavia. Featuring four exclusive songs from each horde, this 43-minute split is hateful disdain for Christianity put to music.

Truly, both bands are well matched here, sharing similarities yet also exuding their own personality: misanthropic winds harken from the classic of Nordic Black Metal past, but equally so do the spiteful winds of the early French and Polish scenes blow across ‘Ulf’s Keptr’.

Ice-cold and furiously raw, both Vorgfang and Unholy Craft deliver a swift masterclass in pure & proud Black Metal: a powerful pact indeed, and for only true believers.

More info: Unholy Craft; Vorgfang; Purity Through Fire;