In our ongoing investigation of deceptive and outright fraudulent extreme metal acts, we pull the rug under a handful of established outfits that don’t even seem to bother hiding that they are after your money first, artistic integrity a distant second - an audience satisfaction not even registering. The more we pull away the blinds the more obvious these practices become. Maybe your favorite band is in here, maybe your life-long inspiration only cares about the dollars/euros you’re giving him/her? Don’t be fooled, there are plenty of honest, hard-working metal bands everywhere in the scene. It’s just that these money-hungry, artistically vacuum units make it difficult for everybody involved. These bands stopped caring, they lost the passion and fire. In short: they Sold Their Souls...
When grown men (and women) paint their faces, sport inverted crosses and spent more time acquiring the right wardrobe than they do writing and rehearsing, I can’t help but crack a smile at the ridiculousness of the endeavour. Arsonist Lodge, who undoubtly admire the Norwegian churchburners of the ‘90s, are however a solid act within this genre. As you can probably guess this is another one-man...
What a pleasant surprise. I’m not familiar with this band’s debut record from a couple of years ago, but if this record is any indication it is at least a curiosity worth seeking out. Italy has always had a knack for the theatrical, and this band is no different in that regard. Atmosphere, so often lacking in modern extreme metal albums, is something that oozes from every pore of this record. ...
I had some material done already before the demise of Lord Belial. Some of the material was actually intended for the next Lord Belial album, but since we disbanded I changed around all of the ideas into new songs.
Gortal's new album "Deamonolith" will be released on December, 6th2012, under the flag of Pagan Records. Major, the guitarist, commented the forthcoming stuff: "We are devoted to classic Death Metal genre and we ignore trends and fashion. If You expect modern plastic production and arrangements, just do not listen to us. If You still read it,and expect merciless blast beats, crushing tempo shifts, thrilling riffs & solos inspired by ghosts ov early 90ties. Everything emphasised by powerful furious growls! Check out our first blow and stay watchful for another deamon to be unleashed within few days!"
The full album is available for streaming under the following link: www ,gortal---deamonolith,96.html
track list:
1. D.F.C.
2. Crimens Sollicitationis
3. Doombringer
4. Deliver Into Suffering
5. Deamonolith
6. Dreaming of Being Dead
7. Supernal Refuse
8. Cult of The Cloth
9. I Come in Peace
Polish booking agency Massive Music checked in with the following update:
"Never say never... The Devil himself comes back to Europe in March 2013 for a 3-week tournee promoting the newest album "To Hell With God" (Century Media). After a 2-year break DEICIDE decides to re-join Massive Music, hopefully this time for good. Glen Benton announced also a second tour including summer fests and club shows. Keep the track of the news about both tours."
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West Coast gore-torn death metal goliaths EXHUMED recently completed recording the follow-up to 2011’s All Guts, No Glory full-length. The as-yet-untitled long player was recorded at Arcane Digital Recording in Chandler, Arizona with Ryan Butler (MISERY INDEX, LANDMINE MARATHON, PHOBIA). All drums were tracked at Trench Studios in Corona, California with John Haddad (HIRAX, ABYSMAL DAWN, INTRONAUT). The unholy offering will be unleashed by Relapse Records sometime next year.
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Israel's Sonne Adam with Century Media will release a CD collection of their three vinyl-only EPs on the start of their tour with Grave. "Messengers Of Desolate Ways" contains all tracks of the EPs "Armed With Hammers", "The Sun Is Dead" and "Doctrines Of Dark Devotion" (completely new material) as well as three previously unreleased songs.
It will be available via regular distribution on the following dates:
Germany / Austria / Switzerland: October 19, 2012
Europe: October 22, 2012
SONNE ADAM live on tour with GRAVE:
Plague Of Nations - Europe 2012
Presented by ROCK HARD
05.09. Hamburg @ Marx
06.09. Rostock @ Zuckerfabrik
07.09. Siegen @ Vortex Club
08.09. Dortmund @ CM Yardsale
09.09. Berlin @ K17
11.09. Dresden @ Chemiefabrik
12.09. Nürnberg @ Hirsch
13.09. Munchen @ Backstage
14.09. Pratteln @ Gallery
15.09. Florenz @ Garage
16.09. Mailand @ Blue Rose Saloon
18.09. London @ Underworld (+ Vile)
One of the most memorable pioneers of Finnish first-wave death metal, Convulse were there in 1990 alongside bands such as Xysma, Disgrace, and Abhorrence to create a scene which was to become legendary. Formed in Nokia in early 1990, the band was quickly snapped up by Thrash Records from France, and the future cult classic "World Without God" appeared a year later.
After an 18-year break, Convulse returned in 2012 and played a few comeback shows in Finland this year. The band has already been confirmed to play Maryland Deathfest 2013, with more live appearances in the works for the near future. A new Convulse vinyl EP, with two brand-new tracks, is scheduled for a November release, and a new full-length album can be expected in 2013. The band has signed to Svart Records, who will handle both the EP and the album worldwide.
"Our new material has a strong old school death metal feel to it, and the band is tighter than ever before," says Rami Jämsä, the man responsible for lead guitars and vocals. "When recording, we plan to concentrate on the energy brought on by playing everything live - no triggers or ProTools. Nothing beats a well-rehearsed band playing live, be it on stage or in the studio."
For proof of this statement, recent Convulse rehearsal footage can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYeFX0WMDNU.
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www.svartrecords.com
Icelandic death metal act Angist has signed with Abyss Records. The band's self-released five-track ep "Circle of Suffering" was made available for the first time in North America by Abyss Records this summer and can be purchased at www.officialabyssrecords.com. "Circle of Suffering" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Wann at Emissary Studio. Abyss Records will release the band's full-length debut in the near future.
"Circle of Suffering" track List:
1. Circle Of Suffering
2. Godless
3. Silence
4. Unwelcome Thoughts
5. Death Incarnate
www.officialabyssrecords.com
www.facebook.com/angisttheband
www.myspace.com/angisttheband
Swedish legendary Gorement has inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records for the release of the band's entire catalog.
"Within The Shadow Of Darkness - The Complete Recordings" will be made available on September 24 on 2CD and double vinyl as well as digital download.
Other than on Gorement's discography compilation, "Darkness Of The Dead" (released in 2004), the entire musical content included on the upcoming release has been carefully remastered from the original master tapes by Dan Swano, who has already been in charge for the production of Gorement's demos and the "Into Shadows" EP. The result is mind-blowing: All songs sound fresh and incredibly massive without ever losing their original character.
"Within The Shadow Of Darkness – The Complete Recordings" track listing:
CD1
01. My Ending Quest
02. Vale Of Tears
03. Human Relic
04. The Memorial
05. The Lost Breed
06. Silent Hymn (For The Dead)
07. Sea Of Silence
08. Obsequies Of Mankind
09. Darkness Of The Dead
10. Into Shadows
All songs taken from the album "The Ending Quest" (1994)
CD2
01. Intro
02. Darkness Of The Dead
03. Human Relic
04. Moulder Within
05. Intro
06. Process Of Cent
07. Gruesome Modification Of Form
08. Obsequies Of Mankind
09. The Memorial
10. Into Shadows
11. Garden Of Delight
12. Profound Harmony
13. Soulless Sanity
14. Gruesome Modification Of Form (live)
15. Obsequies Of Mankind (live)
16. Darkness Of The Dead (live)
17. Exhume To Consume (live)
18. Blood, Pus And Gastric Juice (live)
Tracks 1-4 taken from the "Human Relic" demo (1991)
Tracks 5-8 taken from the "Obsequies ..." demo (1991)
Tracks 9-10 taken from the "Into Shadows" EP (1992)
Tracks 11-13 taken from the "Promo '95" demo (1995)
Tracks 14-18 are previously unreleased live tracks (1991) - only on CD
"Within The Shadow Of Darkness" features cover artwork by German/Swiss artist Carlos Schwabe (1926) whose creepy painting "La Vague" fits the release like perfectly. The album is packed with everything you can ask for: liner notes by the band, a detailed interview done by Nicola Costantini (well known for his books "Encyclopedia of Svensk Dodsmetall" and "The Return ... Of Svensk Dodsmetall"), all lyrics and loads of old flyers, photos, covers, fanzine interviews, etc.
Massacre will release a seven-inch single, "Condemned To The Shadows", on July 30, in time for the group's appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The single, which is now available for pre-order at CMDistro.com, will contain two brand new songs - "Succumb To Rapture" and "Back From Beyond" - that were recorded in February at CGM Studios in Altamonte Springs, Florida with Tim Vazquez at the helm.
The cover artwork for "Condemned To The Shadows" was created by Richard Schouten and can be seen here: www
Massacre's current lineup is as follows:
Mike Mazzonetto (M INC., PAIN PRINCIPLE) - Drums
Ed Webb (DIABOLIC, GENERICHRIST, DESTINED TO RUIN) - Vocals
Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo (MANTAS, DEATH) – Guitar
Terry Butler (OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, DEATH) – Bass
Massacre recently inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records.
American death metallers informed on their official facebook profile that they are writing new material with "Screams of Anguish" line up: Scott, Jeff, Donny, Jay and new drummer.
Check www.Brutalitytheband.com for demo cd/ DVD box set and t shirts.
Devourment has entered the studio to record their new album and first for new label, Relapse Records. The band is tracking at Mana Recordings in St. Petersburg, FL with legendary death metal icon Erik Rutan . The album promises to be their heaviest, most crushing release to date and will see an early 2013 release. Tentative song titles include "Fucked With Rats" and "Fifty Ton War Machine".
Devourment frontman Mike Majewski commented on the upcoming record "This will be the deepest album we have done for sure. Definitely expect the intensity, but also more thought out song structures. I would say a bit of a throwback to old school brutal bands, but with the signature Devourment elements."
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