AxisOfMetal.com Premiers New Track From Forthcoming DECEPTOR Album
AxisOfMetal.com has posted an exclusive world premier of the song "To Know Infinity" taken from Chains of Delusion, the forthcoming release from UK speed metal trio DECEPTOR.
Favorites
among the metal underground since their 2005 formation, DECEPTOR
recently signed with Shadow Kingdom Records for the January 21, 2013
release of Chains of Delusion.
This six-song slab of progressive and aggressive thrash meets trad
metal mastery comes on the heels of the band's 2011 self-released EP, Soothsayer, which Terrorizer called "modern, thrash-tinged metal at its very best."
Listenable
Records is proud to introduce prog metal mongers THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT.
Very few young bands have shown so much enthusiasm and passion for the
music they enjoy listening and playing with so much professionalism and
we fully support that.
Michigan's THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT, founded by duo Dan Wieten and Ryan Aldridge, describes their sound as '"heavy guitars, euphoric synths and rich layered vocals come together to create a wall of progressive rock lushness.'"
Like
their fellow modern prog artists, THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT create a
massive sound with home equipment and have no fear of experimentation
and rule breaking.
The
guitars are big and technical and layered with keyboard sounds
reminiscent of Dream Theater and Queensryche. The vocals range from
powerful lead lines, big harmonies and demonic screams in the vein of
Devin Townsend and Mike Patton.
The
band's inspiration comes from guitarist/vocalist Dan addressing the
last 10 years of his life, focusing on his excess and drug abuse which
took him to a dark place and his determination to move onto a brighter
future.
THE
OMEGA EXPERIMENT has been lucky enough to receive public praise from
Devin Townsend on multiple occasions, most notably on his Twitter
account the night they unleashed their Karma EP to the masses for free on Bandcamp. Townsend was quoted as saying, "Actually
listening now...great great work man! Seriously great stuff Dan, I
fully back it and appreciate the effort you've invested I wish all
luck!" The EP later went on to receive over 2000 downloads.
The
band released their self-titled debut album was mastered by Acle
Kahney (TESSERACT) and made available digitally via bandcamp, itunes
to much critical acclaim.
THE
OMEGA EXPERIMENT will see the re-release of their self-titled debut
album in late February in Europe and March in the U.S. on Listenable .
The
band is currently at work writing their next album and look forward to
getting back out and touring, with a strong hope to be able to reach
their fans in other countries.
Dutch death metal mongers CENTURIAN have debuted a new track from their forthcoming third album, Contra Rationem.
The song, entitled "Judas Among Twelve," has been posted as a promo video view here :
This is CENTURIAN's first offering of new material in 11 years. Contra Rationem is slated for a 2013 release via Listenable Records.
Main songwriter Rob Oorthuis commented on his vision about the authenticity, core and strength of the new album :
"Contra Rationem
is an adversive record in the broadest sense of the word. It lacks all
the ethics of contemporary productions. Leaving only the dynamic range
of decay and rats exploring your skeleton. Through the rattle of
bones...One might even hear flesh on instruments. We keep our death
metal under-produced. All songs were nailed with conviction, without
hesitation, in one take. Guided only by tongues of fire descending upon
our heads. Uncorrected. As real as we are not."
December
20, 2012 - Greyhaze Records is proud to announce that on the January
issue of Decibel Magazine (currently available) the seminal
Black/Death/Thrash band Sarcófago was inducted into the magazine's Hall of Fame for their infamous 1987 release INRI.
The seven-page interview delves deeply into the band's blasphemous
history and gives a rare glimpse into the inner workings of this
immensely influential Brazilian extreme metal outfit. The Decibel Hall
of Fame induction coincides with that album's 25th anniversary.
Conducted by Decibel scribe Chris Dick, the interview includes detailed
accounts that actually were missing links into the whole fabric of the
original aesthetics and sound of Black and Death Metal including the
origins of the blast-beat itself, explained by the band's drummer, DD
Crazy. The interview also provides an inside look into one of the most
legendary Metal scenes in the world: that of the Brazilian city of Belo
Horizonte, which not only spawned this month's inductees, but also Metal
titans Sepultura as well as a slew of bands that are today counted as
integral parts in the beginnings of extreme Black and Death Metal.
All four original members of Sarcófago (Wagner "Antichrist" Lamounier,
Gerald "incubus" Minelli, Zeder "Butcher" and Eduardo "DD Crazy" give
their point of view on all aspects surrounding the recording of INRI. There is no shortage of high alcohol consumption, total debauchery, fist-fights, and unrelenting anti-religious angst.
The story also features statements by Fenriz (Darkthrone), Phil Anselmo
(Pantera, Down), Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates), and Matt Harvey
(Exhumed) recounting their experience and praise for Sarcófago's INRI.
INRI
was originally released by classic underground label Cogumelo Records
in 1987 and is today available in North America via Greyhaze Records
under official license. It can be picked up in the link below:
While listening to a lot of metal lately it's nice to get some rock 'n roll. It's a while since Iv'e got a decent rock 'n roll album,but here we are.
The frenchmen Sticky Boys delivers very simple and 'easy to like' rock 'n roll the traditional way. At first I have to say that many will say that this is just another AC/DC clone,because it sounds very much like them,but despite the fact and give this album a chance. To me this becomes a feel good album,perfect music to start the party with or just enjoy at your own while playing air guitar.
The tracks are very memorable after only a few listens not a surprise since you've probably heard the riffs many times before.
Armed with good melodies,great riffs,stunning solo's a sixpack n' some bitches this can't go wrong. The production is very good & the band knows how to play ,so no need to go further into that.
Just listen to tracks like 'Girls In The City' & 'The Way To Rock 'n Roll' and you'll know what I mean. This is an album that for sure will be played more here,as I like it, but people looking for something new will be disappointed as all the riffs has been played before and there's nothing groundbreaking here.
But as said,I like it and couldn't care less if people see this as a 'rip off' or 'clone' I'm sure the band are aware of that themselves,so fuck that go buy some beer,invite the nearest chick and have yourself one hell of a party!
4.5/6
Genre: Hard Rock
Band: Alex Kourelis – rhythm & lead guitars, lead vocals JB Chesnot – bass, backing vocals Tom Bullot – drums, backing vocals
Track Listing:
1. This Is Rock’n'Roll (intro) 2. Rock’n'Roll Nation 3. Bang That Head 4. Great Big Dynamite 5. Girls In The City 6. Big Thrill 7. Miss Saturday Night 8. The World Don’t Go Round 9. Night Rocker 10. Fat Boy Charlie 11. The Way To Rock’n'Roll Label:Listenable Records Web:http://www.stickyboys.eu/
Colombian death/black metal assassins NEPENTE have released a video for the title track to their forthcoming album Suffering is the Seed.
The album is due out soon on MetalHit.com. In the meantime, soak in the visual sickness here: Savage and unforgiving, yet smartly composed for maximum memory
retention, Suffering is the Seed is not only NEPENTE’s finest offering
to date; it further solidifies a proud tradition of South American
extreme metal. Mixed and mastered at Poland’s legendary Hertz Recording
Studio (VADER, HATE, BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED, etc),
The old veterans Master re-released an album this year. I have never really been into Master ,but I gave this a good couple of listens, and it's been on my player for a while. But all in all this becomes to boring on the long run for my taste,it's not bad, it's just not what I look for and I'm not really the one to tell as iv''e never listened to 'em. There are some cool aspects about this album and it varies alot,form metal to blues. So I'm sure someone will appreciate it. You be the judge... 3.6
This is a record Iv'e listened to alot since I got it.
It's a intense dark & majestic album with all the right ingredients.
Very riiff & rythm oriented guitars soundig a bit 'thrashy' along with some spledid tunes that take you away especially when the volume up.
The album buils nicely with great hooks & brutality but still very easy to listen thrash/death elements,
Will for sure get yor head banging.
The second edition will last for 3 days! 14 artists and 1 DJ!
We can also announce that DJ FENRIZ will be behind the decks at BUNKER II festival, playing all the songs you love, and hate!
BUNKER are proud to announce the 5th band for the festival! This band
is no other than the legendary holy terrorists, INTEGRITY! Fronted by
Dwid Hellion, INTEGRITY has a big following all over the world and are
alone in their take on brutal, punk influenced, apocalyptic metal.
Selling out 2 shows in 2 days in 2011, this band will finally appear in
Oslo again to play the BUNKER II festival.
So far INTEGRITY (US), INFERNÖ, AURA NOIR, KOLDBRANN, NEGATIVE PLANE (US), SCHIZO (IT) and CONDOR are confirmed.
Mortal Musicis pleased to announce that Chicago-based metallers " is the next release in its DR
(digital release) series. Commented the band: “We’re ecstatic to
present this next “chapter” of songs to you, as we feel it will further
help you to see and understand the vision and direction that we have for
ION VEIN so enjoy!”
Mortal Music Release: 11 December 2012 Scott Featherstone - Lead Vocals Tracklist : 1.Seemless 2.Fools Parade 3.This Is Me A wise person oce said " The only constant in this world is change", and after releasing two albums 'Beyond Tomorrow' and 'Reigning Memories' they were face with some of the biggest change in their career ... The search for a new vocalist. Mostly because of the new material they eventually realised they needed a new one and the original Russ Klimczak was replaced by Scott Featherstone.
After that and some other replacements and some minor issues "IV" was back stronger than ever!
As for now ION VEIN will only release chapters digitally to introduce you to their music,but there will be a full lenght in the future for those who still collect records.
I have no doubt about this guys and their job as musicians, and let's not forget quality music! What's not to like about this release... It's classic heavy metal combined with thrashy guitars. It's impossible to not get nostalgic when listening to this as this brings back memories from the glorious days of the 80's when pure traditional heavy metal & thrash was on top. The tracks on "IV v2.0" surely manage to amuse my ears and impress with catchy hooks & splendid riffs and overall guitarwork. The drums are very variated and focus alot on rythm whitch makes my head move along. The two first tracks is more fast forward while they on the third track show a more 'soft' side with a more melodic approach and the vocalist do a great job here. The last track on this is my personal favorite and I hope to hear more in the same veins as it sounds very dynamic and 'alive' The music itself is very dynamic compared other releases today,but there's probably a reason why the band call it 'Live in The Studio'.
I have to admit that after only listening trough this 3-4 times I want more,and luckily there is more on the way.
The band says this release and v1.0 is released to help you see and understand what vision and direction they have for ION VEIN. And they are surely on the right path in my ear.
'GET READY FOR SOME BANGING "IN YOUR FACE METAL' ... Because that's whatChicago-based metallers ION VEIN is all about. The songs were produced/engineered and mixed by Neil Kernon (NILE, NEVERMORE, QUEENSRŸCHE, REDEMPTION), who also contributed the main guitar solo in Seemless, and mastered by Alan Douches, both of whom worked on the “IV v1.0” release as well.
Masteriis was formed late 2009, by Ramnsvarturh(Vocals) and Morphanus(Guitars/Bass). Drums by Masteriis.Ramnsvarturh usually do the lyrics, while Morphanus make all the riffs. They work out the final results together. The members have been active in various bands since the mid 90's. This two-piece band was unknown to me until I got in contact with one of the band members who sent me the 4 track EP 'Dødsdom' witch is cold and harsh 'in your face' black metal. But they do leave room for more calm and atmospheric parts at times witch is good or else this could easily become boring very fast. Even though it's nothing original,I have to admit I like this band as they deliver good black metal blended with with some nice acoustic guitars on some of the tracks. Most of the lyrics are in Norwegian and suits the music well. The overall impression is good as they manage to make cold and well played black metal in the traditional Norwegian style. That being said,I have to say that at times it reminds me of things I've heard before,but with so many bands today,that's not necessarily a negative thing. Masteriis deliver 4 tracks that stand on their own feet and speak for themselves,and as I listen the music reveals more for each listen. A bit more variation wouldn't hurt though,but besides that a descent EP.
NECROCURSE Reveal Grip of the Dead Album Artwork & Tracklisting; New Track Streaming
Swedish morbid Death Metal rebels NECROCURSE have titled their upcoming debut full-length effort Grip of the Dead.
Grip of the Dead
contains eleven tracks of uncompromising and haunting Death Metal in
the true spirit of the ancient dark Heavy Metal attitude. The vinyl
version will include re-recorded version of the track "Souls Of A
Thousand Funerals," from the Shape of Death MCD, as an additional bonus track
Grip of the Dead is scheduled for an early 2013 release on Pulverised Records. The vinyl version for Grip of the Dead will be a joint collaboration between Blood Harvest Records and To The Death Records.
Album track "Rotten In The Dark" is now streaming here:
Ironclad Thrash Metallers ANGER AS ART have announced that new album Hubris Inc. will
be released on February 5th, 2013 on Old School Metal Records. ANGER OF ART founder
and Veteran of the Metal Wars Steve Gaines (Abattoir, Bloodlust, Tactics, Bitch, Dreams of
Damnation, Pagan War Machine) states that the band’s fourth album, which follows the wellreceived
Disfigure, offers the kind of vicious, memorably penned thrash/speed metal that fans
have come to expect without simply retracing the steps taken on previous albums.
Adding to the album’s immense appeal is a range of special guest appearances. “Rage and
Retribution” features Betsy Bitch on vocals, Jim Durkin (Dark Angel) on lead guitar and
Timothy Gaines (Stryper) on bass. Steve Nelson (Evil Dead) contributes backing vocals on “The
Evil You Create.” And last but certainly not least, “Speed Kills,” which features Mark Caro
(Abattoir) on lead guitar, was actually written for Abattoir back in 1984 and is performed by
all Abattoir members. It’s the last opportunity to ever hear a new Abattoir song! Hubris Inc.
is a 14-song juggernaut of rage, frustration, and devastating Thrash Metal!
www.angerasart.com www.reverbnation.com/angerasart www.youtube.com/angerasart www.facebook.com/angerasart www.myspace.com/angerasart www.osmrecords.net
SVART CROWN Enter Studio
French death/black metal band SVARTCROWN
has entered St Marthe studio (Kickback, Hangman's Chair, Arkhon
Infautus) to begin the recording process for the band's forthcoming
third full-length album. Studio footage of the band in action has been posted at this location.
The as-of-yet-untitled album is set for a Fall 2013 release on Listenable Records.
Over the two years since SVART CROWN's last effort, Witnessing the Fall,
was released, the band has earned a roaring response from fans and
the media. The band has recently shared stages with Shining, Enthroned,
Melechesh , Ulcerate , Septic Flesh and more across Europe and North
America.
Watch SVARTCROWN's video for "Into a Demential Sea" from Witnessing the Fall here
SVART CROWN - Witnessing the Fall . CD/TS pack / vinyl available from :
Lithuanian progressive black/death metal act UVIKRA has signed with badGod Music.
Founded
in September 2009, Uvikra is a one man black/death metal project
hailing from Vilnius, Lithuania. The single and singular member
(Loikav), has created an unorthodox sound. While brutal and grisly in
its rawness, this sound is tempered with a subtle progressive element.
Unnaturally glottal vocals add to the unworldly feel while lamenting
the futility of earthly existence.
Uvikra has three releases to its credit. The first was the self-titled full-length released September 23, 2010. An EP, Patterns of Life, was released April 9 2011. Both of these releases are available for free download on Uvikra's Bandcamp site.
The most recent material, gathered together in the form of the full-length Bi,
was originally released November 15, 2011. Currently available as a
digital download on both the Uvikra and badGod music Bandcamp pages, it
will see a proper physical release in early 2013.
Cover Art & Praise for Bi
"Muddled
as it is, you can hear a unique sound taking shape on Bi, a wobbly,
shape-shifting black metal full of dripping "tall" harmonies and
hypnotic repetition, chromatic death metal guitars and bizarre
free-form breaks. At times, Bi's circular riff patterns remind me of
Demilich; at others, his odd harmonies and unhinged vocals recall
Bergraven."
- Metalsucks
"The progressions on this
record could not possibly have been conceived by a normal mind. I don't
think a black metal [release]has evoked this sincere of a response
from me ever. This is utterly bizarre and, by all accounts, brilliant." 5/5 - Northern Isolation
FDA Rekotz To Release SULPHUR AEON Debut On December 28th
FDA Rekotz is set to release the debut album from Germany's SULPHUR AEON,entitled Swallowed by the Ocean's Tide, on CD on December 28th.
With their widely-praised 2011 demo Sulphur Psalms (which was named demo of the month by Rock Hard Magazine) and the two-song EP Deep Down They Sleep,
the German slaughter brigade hammered a sign in the international
Death Metal scene. Be prepared for 11 tracks of pure classic brutal but
melodic Death Metal carnage in the vein of DISSECTION, CHARON,
HATESPAWN or BEHEMOTH.
The LP version will be released by IMPERIUM PRODUCTIONS on the same day !!
Cthulhu Rites Incantation Inexorable Spirits The Devil's Gorge Where Black Ships Sail Swallowed by the Ocean's Tide Monolithic From the Stars to the Sea Those Who Dwell in Stellar Void Beneath. Below. Beyond. Above Zombi
By the end of the month we'll announce our top albums of the year. The contest is quite simple,the only thing you have to do is name your top 10 albums of 2012. Send a mail to Scullfucker with your favorites this year or post 'em on our Facebook page! But the easiest way to do it is to post it below here in the comments box... We will pick a random winner who will recieve a 'christmas package' from us!
2012
has been another productive year for ABYSS RECORDS. Over the past year
we have released some of the best METAL that the underground has to
offer and have more set to be released through out 2013. With the
addition of new bands to the roster like ANGIST, THE HORDE, ASTROPHOBOS,
DEAD AWAKEN and MESOPOTAMIA and releases from returning artists
THOUSAND YEAR WAR, SEPTEKH and ANGREPP we are sure that 2013 will
surpass what we have achieved in 2012... We would like to take this time
to say thank you to all the bands, zines, labels, etc. that we have
worked with over the past year and to all that have shown there support
for
ABYSS RECORDS.
Abyss Records
2012 Arsenal of Releases
FESTER "A Celebration of Death" CD Norweigian
Pioneers in Blending Black and Death Metal have Returned from the Grave
and are MoreSinister, Gloomy and Old Felt then ever Before. This is
FESTER as You've Come to Know Them: Cold as Ice and Mean as Hell! LET THE FEAST BEGIN !!!
(Classic Black / Death Metal)
FESTER (Norway) - The Black Tower (Video)
DESULTOR "Masters of Hate" CD / 12" LP This
Years Most Extreme Metal Release. It's Mean, Aggressive, Hateful and
Full on Extreme. As Deadly as it Gets and the Album Shows a Unique
Way of Playing Extreme Music.
This is Extreme Metal...
Recorded & Mastered by Sverker Widgren @ Necromorbus Studios (Sweden).
(Extreme Metal)
DESULTOR (Sweden) - Black Monday (Promo Video)
ETERNAL HELCARAXE "Against All Odds" CD Epic
Irish Black Metal, With Strong Lyrical Content Tapping into
the Concepts of Paganism, Heritage and War. Delivering Huge Emotional
Atmosphere Ranging from Uplifting Melodies and Powerful Anthems to
Unrelentingly Forceful Riffing.
(Epic Black Metal)
ETERNAL HELCARAXE (Irelend) - Shadow of the Wolf (Promo Video)
DISEIM "Holy Wrath" CD Latvia's
Diseim Brings You Their Own Brand of Old School Sludge / Doom Death
Metal Mixing Elements of Doom and Thrash into Their Music and Preaching
of Death, Destruction, Human Lies and Foolishness in Their Lyrics.
(Old School Sludge / Death Metal)
DISEIM (Latvia) - Insanity (Promo Video)
SEPTEKH "The Seth Avalanche" CD EP Six
Tracks of Pure Catchy Death 'n' Roll / Thrashing Metal Fast, Raucous
and Spitting Venom from the Off. The Seth Avalanche is a Thrash Album
with a Little Black Metal and Punk Influences Thrown in for Good
Measure.
(Thrashing / Death 'n' Roll)
Shoot Them All - SEPTEKH
HUMANGLED "Odd Ethics" CD EP Italian
Death Metal Band Humangled Return With Their Follow up to "Fractal"
(2010). Unconventional Death 'n' Roll, Like Human Beings Butchered & Cooked in an Italian Way. Mixed and Mastered by
Dan Swanö (platinum awarded producer).
(Old School Technical Death Metal)
NEEDLES OF THE BLIND - HUMANGLED - FULL HD
FETUS STENCH "Stillbirth" CD Fueled
with Hatred Against the Current State of Brutal Music, Fetus Stench is
here to Bring the Death Back Into Death Metal. Features Members of Blood
Red Throne, Slaughterous,
The Law / Inferior and ACDS.
(Brutal Death Metal)
FETUS STENCH (Sweden) - Stillborn Son (Promo Video)
RADIATION SICKNESS "Reflections of a Psychotic Past" CD A View Into the Psychotic Mind First Studio Recording in 20 years. Includes Remastered Version of Their 1990 EP, "The Other Me - A Journey Into Insanity"
(Death Metal / Grindcore)
RADIATION SICKNESS (U.S.) - Tripping in the Seas of Madness (Promo Video)
CORROSIVE CARCASS "Compositions of Flesh" CD Pure Crushing Insanity and Horror Obsessed Monstrosity. Thirteen Tracks of Pure Swedish Death Metal With Old School Flavor and a Fairly Modern Sound That Makes You Enjoy Every Detail With Clarity and Cleanliness.
(Old School Death Metal)
CORROSIVE CARCASS (Sweden) - Awesome Nuclear Power (Promo Video)
SOUTHWICKED "Death's Crown" CD Early 90's Style of American Death Metal. Get Your Ears Ready to Bleed Out the Silly Modern Death Metal Records From Your Head and Replace Them With Real and
Experienced Classic Death Metal Riffs. Features
Allen West (ex- Obituary, ex- Six Feet Under) on Lead Guitar.
(Classic Old School Death Metal)
SOUTHWICKED (U.S./Europe) - Craving for Blood (Promo Video)
ROCKING CORPSES "Rock 'N' Rott" CD A
Putrid Mix of Rock, Death Metal, Zombies, Other Horror Themes and Some
Really Black Humor. Many Rock and Metal Elements with Low Growling
Verses and Melodic and Very Catchy Choruses.
This is Very Unique and Appealing to Many Different Tastes.
(Rock 'n' Rott)
ROCKING CORPSES (Finland) - Take a Whiskey (Promo Video)
THE GARDNERZ "It All Fades" CD EP New
EP includes 5 new songs of Doom / Death Metal, plus an acoustic cover
of Darkthrone's "Transilvanian Hunger". Over 30 minutes in length;
follow up to their
2011 debut album "The System of Nature".
(Doom / Death Metal)
THE GARDNERZ (Sweden) - Erasing Bad Specimen (Promo Video)
ERUPTED "In the Grip of Chaos" CD Erupted's
musical style is based on Old School Death Metal with modern elements
& a progressive touch, as well as a philosophical and occult lyrical
theme,
features eight new studio tracks & two tracks taken
from the "Faces of Death"Demo.
(Brutal Death Metal)
ERUPTED (Sweden) - In the Grip of Chaos (Promo Video)
DAEMONICUS "Deadwork" CD Daemonicus
brings early to mid nineties Swedish Death Metal into the modern age,
with their new full length album on Abyss Records they have captured the
BEST sounds from the past and made it their own to create a metal
masterpiece.
(Melodic Death Metal)
BANE "The Acausal Fire" DIGI CD Bane
returns with 10 tracks, including a Bonus Dissection cover; a faster
and more crushing production, mixing Black & Death Metal and a
melodic edge to create a fresh, brutal and aggressive sound.
THE GATES OF SLUMBER "...the Awakening" CD Re-issue
of Out Of Print Debut features All new lay out, artwork by Fantasy
artist Ken Kelly (Conan the Barbarian, Kiss, Rainbow, Manowar), &
bonus track available on CD for the first time ever.
(Traditional Doom / Heavy Metal)
THE GATES OF SLUMBER (U.S.) - Broken on the Wheel (Promo Video)
25% OFF all Abyss Records CD releases & 10% OFF all other Abyss related vinyl & merchandise till end of 2012 !!!
Coming to
Abyss Records 2013
DEAD AWAKEN
(Sweden)
"Where Blood Turns Dripping Red" CD - Debut Full Length