Metal Music NEWS and interviews

Its is a pleasure to introduce our readers to death metal band Conceived By Hate 1) Hello and welcome, please tell our readers a little about band? Where are you from? How did this group come to be?   Hello, thanks for doing this interview. We are a death/thrash metal band from HELLSALVADOR in Central America, I started this band back in late 2002 when my other band DISORDER came to on hold situation. We have 6 official releases, first demo in 2005, 1 EP in 2009, first full-lenght in 2012 and then 3 splits per year since then with the bands NUCLEAR (Chile), DECEASED (United States) and AKHERON (Colombia). 2) How was the writing process conceived for this new material? Is it easier to compose music with the current line up? Who writes the material?   Well, on this split release with AKHERON there are 3 original songs and a cover. The first one was composed by the bass player and I arranged the lyrics with the concept he wanted. The other 2 original songs were writt...

Corpse Garden, the five-piece death metal outfit from Costa Rica are proud to announce that their second album, Entheogen will be released this May 15th through both Russian Label Satanath Records and German Label RTM Productions. Album review  corpse-garden-entheogen The title Entheogen refers to a chemical substance that is often used in religious or spiritual practices to aim for transcendence. Vocalist Felipe Tencio elaborates further, “We think [Entheogen] is what really describes the music and the sound we accomplished with this album as well as it being an analogy for the transformation the band suffered, and the lyrical concept. The lyrics go through each one of the seven operations of alchemical transformation and Carl Jung's studies on Individuation.” Satanath Records Owner Aleksey had this to say on the label’s newest signing,  “I like this young and talented band. Their music is mysterious and meets all the canons of the style that I love. The albu...

Salt Lake City, UT Thrash Metallers DEATHBLOW will release new EP The Other Side of Darkness on April 21. The sophomore release continues the scorched earth campaign launched with 2014 debut full-length Prognosis Negative , upping the intensity level, sharpening the songwriting, and leaving any fan of true blue Thrash Metal in a state of pure bliss. 1. Beyond Obsession 2. Means To An End 3. The Other Side Of Darkness 4. Headless Throne 5. Death Wish Stream the title track from The Other Side of Darkness at this location . The Other Side of Darkness was recorded by Andy Peterson and DEATHBLOW. Peterson also handled mixing and mastering duties. Cover art comes courtesy of Andreas Marschall. The Other Side of Darkness is without question recommended for fans of KREATOR, SODOM, VOIVOD, and DESTRUCTION.

After co-founding member Steven "Steve-In" Breen decided to part ways with MUTANK in January to return to his hometown of St. John's, NL, the Montreal based thrashers and 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada winners found themselves in search of a new machine to fire up the fret boards. In a statement issued by the band: "The selection process wasn't easy by any means. Breen was such an enormous presence, regarding one a of a kind writing style, a flawless, yet savage stage performance and overall possessing the ideal chemistry the band needed to grow and evolve.  We aren't just musicians in this band, we clearly are lunatics with instruments, and we need the type who can juggle swords and laugh about their scars later. Standing apart during initial auditions was Jordan Kelly, a previous band mate of front man Stephen "Steve Out" Reynolds, also hailing from Newfoundland who had relocated to Montreal to further his musical career. Being well versed ...

On March 31 Lavadome Productions will release Nihil Quam Vacuitas Ordinatum Est , the debut album from Italian quartet AD NAUSEAM . The album is bound to impress with its heaviness and destructive insanity. The eight technically complex, yet infinitely memorable tracks results in a timeless piece of Death Metal. Album track "My Buried Dream" is streaming here and "Terror Haze" here . Both tracks are also streaming on the label's YouTube channel . The CD can be pre-ordered at this location . Digital pre-orders (with the above mentioned track streams) are being taken here . 1. My Buried Dream 2. Key To Timeless Laws 3. La Maison Diev 4. Into The Void Eye 5. Terror Haze 6. Lost In The Antiverse 7. The Black Veil Of Original Flaw 8. Superimposing Mere Will And Sheer Need Nihil Quam Vacuitas Ordinatum Est was five years in the making and well worth the wait. The band has recorded and mixed the album in their own studio, even making some of ...

It is a pleasure to introduce our readers to the band Lectern. Hello and welcome, please tell our readers a little about the band? Where are you from?  How did this group come to be? Fabio- "Rome, Italy and active since 1999". How was the writing process conceived for this new material? Is it easier to compose music with the current line up?    Who writes the material? Fabio- "Enrico our guitarist. We spent more than two years, even the lyrics were ready, and a sketch for the artwork". The previous ep's, Salvific Of Perhaps Lambent and Lectern were released independently, did these two releases gain  much attention without label support? Fabio- "No and yes. We did everything on our own, as promotion and live shows. It's difficult if you're not famous,  if you haven't a manager, a label or an agency which make your interests on the market. For many reasons, bands failed.  We're still here, after all this time, as th...

Fetid Zombie is a band conceived by artist Mark Riddick and various contributing musicians. Genre described as Death/Thrash Metal. Band origin; Leesburg, VA / USA. Grotesque Creation album released on February 15th, 2015 Metalhit. My first impression, classic and intense death metal sounds. I spent several weeks listening to this album. To be honest this music resonates with me on all levels. Not just a standard death metal template of tracks. Each song has a certain character and substance and is memorable in its own way. At first, I did not expect it to be as monumental as it turned out to be. Take the song Into the Unknown, it starts like an early nineties metal song then it transcends into a darker and horror filled composition. The solo is great, simple and very memorable. I played this song numerous times. The title track "Grotesque Creation", features some creative bass lines than stand out in my head. In my mind this song is sure to be a classic. Some of the thi...

Cyrax is a five piece band consisting of Marco Cantoni - Lead Vocals, Filippo Ferrari - Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Paolo Musazzi - Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Cesare Ferrari - Bass, Lorenzo Beltrami - Drums. Genre described as heavy/Power/Prog/Thrash/Industrial Metal. Band origin Milano, Italy. Pictures album to be released on March 31st through Bakerteam Records. Here we have nine tracks of power and progressive themes. A combination of both metal and melodic arrangements. The vocals and chorus parts are very elaborate. For example the song The 7th Seal, features choir type of chorus along with high screams and a dash of can be best describe as Merciful Fate style of vocals, very well executed. In terms of production, it is excellent, with all the different instruments. Everything is solid and pronounced. Some of my favorite tracks would be Oedipus Rex, These Greenvalleys and Shine Through Darkness pt. I, II, III. Complex and melodic solos can be found in each and e...

Tristana is a five piece band consisting of Peter Wilsen- vocals. Laco Krabac- bassguitar. Dusan Homer- guitar. Andrea Almasi- keyboard. Roman Elevo Lasso- drums. Genre described as alternative metal. Band origin Povazska Bystrica. Virtual Crime album will be released on March 31st 2015 on Bakerteam Records. This release contains eleven high energy songs. My first thoughts, progressive and melodic. The music delivers catchy riffs and great vocalization. The compositions contain elements of industrial metal and gothic metal overtones. Some of the tracks that resonated with me the most would have to be, Beg for Death, Killer, Hunting Fever and Wasted Time. The vocals have many different characteristics, clean singing, high and low screams, all done in all the right locations within the arrangements. The track Wasted Time would be a good example of this. The progressive melodies catch my attention, these are very talented musicians. This will be the bands third full l...

Triumvir Foul is a two piece band consisting of Cedentibus - Drums. Ad Infinitum - Guitars, Vocals.  Genre described as Death Metal. Band origin Portland, Oregon. An Oath of Blood and Fire EP released on vinyl March 20th 2015 through Third eye Temple . This was previously out on limited 100 cassette edition independently. The music is raw to the bone. Memories of the old ancient sounds of the dm genre come creeping into mind. The production quality is not the best, but it adds texture to the overall atmosphere. The Vacuum of Knots is a good way to introduce the listener to this morbid abyss. Brutal vocal work and blast beats. Abhorrent Depths, this track reminds me of old Dismember or Monstrosity. Silence Continuum, the main riff in this song is catchy and brutal. I would have to say it is one of my favorites from this EP. Finally, Embalmed (Autopsy cover) closes our journey. Spine shaking solo work the like of old Sepultura Schizophrenia recording. Crush...

Deprive is a one man band consisting of Erun Dagoth - All instruments / Vocals. Genre described as Death Metal. Band origin Santander. Into Oblivion album released on Momento Mori January 25 2015. My first impression, the roots of death metal are clearly a huge influence. The music reminds me of my younger years when I listen to death metal for the first time. Bands like Entombed, Dismember, Grave, Sinister, Hypocrisy and Gorguts come to my mind. In terms of production, compared to what is out there now, this is not the best sounding by all means but its gritty raw quality adds a certain feeling of those nostalgic old school albums which I enjoy very much. The most notable tracks for me would have to be Fall of Entropy, Infamous Ossuary of Tribulation, An Oath of Necrotical Mist and Into Oblivion. Solid sounding guitar rhythms and intense drumming.  In conclusion, the sounds of the old school death metal lives on in this album. The solos and c...

Odota is a one man project. It is the creation of Jarmo Nuutre. Genre described as Black metal, Experimental, Psychedelic. Band origin Tallinn. Fever Marshal album released independently on December 2nd, 2014. My first impression, obscure and dark. Seven tracks of mayhem and experimentation. The production quality is very raw and gritty. The drums are more in the background and the guitars have slight distortion, the vocals are upfront and high on reverb. All the production aside. The music is black metal to its roots. Think of those rare hard to find sounds, bands like Bathory, Xasthur and Laviathan come to mind. Intrigued, as I always am with solo artist. My exploration into this music is very open. Songs like Cannon and Staked Plains resonate with me. The ability of the compositions to take you into certain dark realms, if you are willing to pay attention. I enjoy the way all the parts are arranged. It is a big undertaking to play all the instruments and have th...

Romanian Groovy Death Metal band LOUDRAGE released their first lyrics video for the track Insane, a DIY work by the band. Insane is taken off the band's latest demo, Undead Crawlers, available for free streaming and download below Undead Crawlers by Loudrage     LOUDRAGE recently released another DIY video for the track "Living Dead" (taken from the "Undead Crawlers" 2014 demo) as tribute to the titan of Horror, George A. Romero. "Living Dead" also features Adi "OQ" Neagoe from Negura Bunget on guitars. "Undead Crawlers"

Bloodscribe is a five piece band consisting of Jasan - Vocals. Joe - Guitar. Mike - Guitar. Jesse - Drums. Dennis - Bass. Genre described as Death Metal-Slam. Band origin Boyle Heights. Prologue To The Apocalypse album released on February 10 2015 through Gore House Productions. My first thoughts, this album crushes and shakes the walls down. Their sound is monstrous and will get your blood pumping. I listen to this album for several weeks. The productions is solid. Excellent distortion sound on low tuned guitars. The bass pummels and drums brutalize everything in sight. The vocals are guttural and demonic. I enjoyed listening to this record from start to finish. The tracks that most resonated with me would have to be Burning Bridges, Kingdoms Fall, Castrating Humanity and In Ruins. The riffs are catchy and well written. At times, somewhat technical but they have a way of ripping through your skull with their aggressive nature. Enslaved By Decep...

Unrest is a three piece band consisting of  Brooks Wilson, Chris Grigg, Steve Jansson. Genre described as Grindcore. Band origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Grindcore album released on March 24, 2015 through Unspeakable Axe Records. It has been several weeks now since I began to explore this release. The brutality levels are set to maximum. The speed and sheer adrenaline of their music is evident in each and every song. If you blink once you might miss a few. Songs like, You Take, Consumption and Protest Culture are among my favorites. In terms of production, the quality is very good. Heavy crunchy guitar tones and solid drum sound comes across very devastating. The lyrics are anti corporation and social unrest which fit perfect with the style being projected. False Brotherhood, Identity in the Internet Age and Protest Culture touch on those issues. If anyone wonders about the title of the album it is a safe bet to say they deliver just that "Grindcore"....

Recent news from Chicago's Kataplexy- line up announcement. "So while we are still auditioning drummers, we figured it would be a great idea to beef up the Kataplexy sound by adding a second guitarist to the mix. This role will be filled by none other than current 'Plexy bassist, Joel Sandoval! Joel has been itching to play guitar for a while now, so this was a perfect opportunity.  Obviously this leaves us without a bass player, so we've decided that current 'Plexy vocalist Paul Garcia will add bass duties to his responsibilities. Paul has played bass in numerous Chicago death metal bands, so this was naturally a perfect fit. Current 'Plexy guitarist Mike Mayborne will continue to play guitar and smoke fat bowls.  So there you have it. New guitar player, new bass player, still not gonna announce the new drummer for a couple weeks just to keep y'all guessing. Thanks for reading and GRIND ON!" facebook-Kataplexy Merch  kataplexy-storenvy ...

The Dead Cold return with a renewed line up and song roster ready to showcase their fury at Rendezvous Pub  on March 21st with Dieuponaday, Exes for Eyes (Montreal), Surrender To Reason, Appraise The Peril. Since adding new members to the Edmonton Death Metal group, their sound has been evolving tenfold. Members of the band are no strangers to the metal scene in Alberta with members ranging from notorious metal bands Kriticos,Death Toll Rising and Into Eternity. “The Dead Cold has been a labour of love for many years. Despite some minor setbacks, Andrew and I have always kept this band a priority in our lives due to the positive environment we have created with it. We are excited to bring back our band with new members Cyn Mercredi, Brad Fife and Helge Lipphardt. We have revitalized our sound, our message and we cannot wait to destroy the Rendezvous with our friends on March 21!” -BRYAN NEWBURY, (Death Toll Rising, Into Eternity, The Dead Cold) visit the event page here...

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Lectern is a four piece band from Italy. Members include, Fabio Bava: vocals, bass. Enrico Romano: guitar. Pietro Sabato: guitar. Marco Valentine: drums. Genre described as Death metal Fratricidal Concelebration album released on Sliptrick Records February 2015. My first thoughts, this is a full adrenaline ride. The sheer brutality comes through on each and every song. Madness and destruction awaits the unsuspecting listeners. The death metal roots are evident through the entire opus. Tracks like Labial Of Inveigher, Pulpit Of Tormentation and Deign Of Ceremonier are technical and yet carry certain melodies that are catchy and will have you moving your head. One of my favorite song would have to be Falsifier Bribed In Desanctification, it reminds me of old Pestilence. The solos are awesome and the riff arrangement is complex but still manages to bring the feeling of the old school DM across. In terms of production, this is a crushing sounding release. Drums are des...

Devast is a four piece band from Algeria. Members include Idir : Guitar/Vox, Frank (Draconum Oth): Drums, Markos : Vox, Nicolas Soto: Bass. Genre is described as Technical Brutal Death Metal. Into Decimated Reality album released on March 10 2015 on Gore House Productions. Here we have nine tracks of pure mayhem and devastation. Speed and precision are spot on playing on every composition. Savage low guttural vocals sound tremendous, the rage is felt on every phrase. In terms of production the quality is top notch. Crushing guitar tones and powerful drumming on a high level.  Songs like "Radical Excruciation Concept", "Cruel Methods Of Punishment" and "Condemned And Slaughtered Unmercifully" are among my favorite. With many twist and turns, each song never gets dull or boring. In fact, they keep the listener intent as to what might come next. Blistering grinds and unexpected tempo changes make the songs interesting and make you want to explore them...