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Symbol Of Domination, Armaada Art, American Line, Sevared Records and Darknagar Records present this massive release featuring eighteen extreme death metal bands from Russia.  The opening band is The Mutilator , "Decent Elimination", with a name like that you know its going to be intense. They surely deliver aggression, surprisingly there is a clean melodic riff that comes out of nowhere and its a nice touch. Next we have, House of The Butcher , with blasting double kicks and blistering speed, they waste no time crushing the senses. Band number three are called Contrabandist with the song "Fat Fitness", brutal and potent, the bass lines really stand out and its a great song to jam to. Number four is the band Brainteasers , the song is "Little Fucker Factor", guttural and massive is my first impression, maybe not as fast as the previous bands, but, I think that's what makes them stand out. Number five is the band Cane Will Rise with the song ...

Manipulation is a four piece band, members are: Rado.Slav, Bysiek, Vulture, Kriss Music style is listed as, metal.  Band location, Poland. Web site facebook-manipulation The Future of Immortality is a reissue by Grimm Distribution and Satanath Distro. It features eight powerful songs.  Starting with a clean melodic strumming and then punching you straight in the gut. Listening to songs like "Sacred Science" and "Doctrine Over Person"  will definitely get your blood pumping. The production is great. Heavy double kicks, aggressive guitar tones and massive vocal attack.  Lets talk about the solos. Well executed, not over the top, but just enough to keep you interested. A lot time was taken to be sure everything flowed with precision. In conclusion, powerful and relentless music is served up with pure velocity and never let's up.  ~Artemortifica See more reviews from this promoter in the video below 

Enoquian is a black metal band, featuring two members. Not sure if its a full project,  the promo sent to me shows a live performance photo with two members.  Band location, Argentina. Llamas de gloria primera album released on Satanath Records. No shortage of brutality. Every song on this release  is crushing. It is very reminiscent of old Morbid Angel and Behemoth. Eight tracks of well delivered madness and velocity. The topics are all sung in spanish. Fast and precise drumming. Well though out riffs. Powerful vocal attack.  With this release we get an overall idea of a dark voyage taking place. Songs like "Esclavizando al maestro" and  "Destructores del ser" come at you with fierce potency.  In conclusion, If you enjoy dark abysmal sounds, rooted in the path of black metal then look no further. ~ Artemortifica See more reviews from this promoter at this location 

Enoid is a black metal compilation featuring two groups from Switzerland Music style is listed as black metal. Album released Grimm Distro and Final Gate Records. The thirteen songs on this compilation are raw and relentless fury. With a brutal drum assault  and well thought out compositions. The bands here are two sole musicians, Livssyklus & Dodssyklus.  Impressive to hear the amount of music being output in this release. The production quality is very good.  Strong sounds. A lot time and effort went into the compositions. Its definitely worth listening to for  anyone into obscure themes and dark passages. In conclusion, setting a atmosphere of nightmarish quality and dark forces will keep any listener interested.  The music is well delivered with intensity. ~Artemortifica See more reviews from this promoter in this video.

Nadir is a five piece doomcore/death metal band from Hungary, members are  Ferenc Gál-Bass, Szabolcs Fekete-Drums, Norbert Czetvitz-Guitars, Hugó Köves-Guitars, Viktor Tauszik-Vocals.  FB link here facebook-Nadirhungary The Sixth Extinction album released thru Grimm Distribution and NGC Prod. Here we have nine songs that will transport you to another dimension. An assortment of heavy and melodic passages with dissonant tones  that will delight your ears. With crushing riffs living up to the doom element they describe. Its bound to give you a boost. Very well produced. The melodic parts combined with dual vocals are a good blend. You can hear it in songs like "Along Came Disruption" and "Fragmented".  The band has crafted a very defined process to their method of writing with this album. And overall it is well executed. In conclusion, building on a long span of music since 1993, this new record delivers powerful songs that are both supremely heavy and me...

Bastardos is a three piece band, Members are, drums: Tomás Creatini.  Bass and Vocals: Damián Alfaro.  Guitar: Tomás Doglioli.  Music style is listed as Thrash Metal Band location, Buenos Aires. This is a reissue by Grimm Distribution and Morbid Skull Records. Here we get ten songs striking with full thrash metal  ambition. With songs like Horror Celestial and Apocalipsis Thrash, they pack a lot of strength in their composition. Powerful bass lines  and sharp detailed solos are strung about from song to song and it is very easy to enjoy if you like the thrash metal genre.  The album also comes as a vinyl pressing that looks very nice and should make it into your collection.  In conclusion, the energy and potency of the music comes across in clear and powerful production. If you like the old pillars  of thrash metal like old Destruction, Overkill and Kreator then you will definitely want to check this out.  Visit the band at faceb...

Evil Nerfal is a black metal band from Colombia. Website facebook-EvilNerfal  Album released through Grimm Distribution and Morbid Skull records. Bringing us closer to the void. Bellum Est Pater Omnium is an album featuring ten tracks. The amount of melodic and technical riffs in this release is impressive. Yes, definitely black metal at its  roots, but the more you listen the more convinced of the complexity of music arrangements. You can clearly hear it in the song   "En las Fauces del Demonio" it is very evident that these are very talented musicians. Let's chat about drums. With the majority of songs, the drum keep up with great intensity and offer interesting fills to keep you on your toes.  The band had a previous album in 2016 that is also worth checking out. In conclusion, if you want brutal and dark than look no further. ~ Artemortifica See more about the reviews here in this video 

Taiga is a two piece band, members are Nikolay Seredov - Vocals, guitar and drums. Alexey Korolev Keyboards.  Music style is listed as, depressive black metal. Band location, Russia. Visit the band at this location . Cosmos album released Final Gate Records. A force to be reckon with. The music is powerful and well arranged. This project  featuring only two memebers delivers a massive amount of materail and imagination. At melodic and at chaotic. This volitile chemistry is stiched together perfectly and wraps its sonic tentacles deep inside the mind. Songs like "Религия мёртвых" and "Космос" are perfect examples of   this expression. Production quality is very good. A cohesive and well produced album. Vocals are most certainly depressive and have a way of delivering a certain anguish and pain to every song within.  In conclusion, a journey through the abyss. Pain and suffering expressed through chaotic hymns that deliver an impact. ~Artemortifica

Bestialord is a three piece band from Wichita Kansas, members are Mark Anderson - Guitar & Vox,  Rob Harris - Bass, Chris Johnson - Drums Music style is listed as, Occult Horror Metal. Visit the band at this location Law of Burning album released on CSR and Symbol Of Domination. Featured here are nine tracks that will haunt your mind.  The classic tones of early metal can be heard profoundly in each composition. Living up to the expection layed out in the description 'Occult Horror", the music will make you feel like you have been transported into one of many classic horror films like a menacing  Dario Argento Suspiria or John Carpenter The Thing. Some of the stand out songs for me would be "All Fall Down" and "I am Pain". Don't expect a clean polished production here, it is more of a raw and grit recording, which is a perfect fit for the intent of the sound.  Heavy bass lines and some awesome lead guitar riffs. The vocals are well und...

Inhibitions is a two piece band, members are Dimons Night drums, guitars,bass,keybords,vocals,music production.  Pain-vocals,guitars.  Music style is listed as, Black Metal.  Band location, Greece. Visit the band at  facebook-INHIBITIONS La Danse Macabre album released on Satanath Records. Ten songs of punishing intensity. Creating an atmosphere of dark roads and distant voids, the music delivers compositions with  elaborate keyboard pieces. Songs like "My Journey to Death" and "Eternal Winter" are a perfect  example of the mix with brutal riffs and melodic arrangements. The song "Back To The Dust", is one of my favorites from this release.  A well thought out expression of sorrow and deep sadness. They end this album with the  song K.I.N.G. which happens to be a Satyricon cover and they do a great performance of it.  In conclusion, a journey of obscure dark voids and sad melodic expressions. I would definitely recommend this to any...

Neter is a four piece band from Spain, members are Manuel Gestoso: Vocals & Guitars, Andrés Rosales: Bass,   Manuel Sánchez: Guitars, Luis Ruiz: Drums  Music style is listed as, death metal. From the moment I heard the first riffs I was drawn in right away. The music is well planned and delivered  in a brutal form. Catchy and melodic arrangements can be heard on all the songs. Rooted in the death metal pillars  of original formulas but most definitely adding their own flovor to make their own brew of  catchy and moving composition. Songs like "Atlantis of the Sands", "Rebirth of the Overthrown" and "Primordial Entity" are amongst favorites from this release. Crushing drums with blistering double bass kicks and huge guitar tone  bringing all together in a devastating package. In conclusion, the band unleashes a crushing blow with every song. Each one building higher and higher making your blood  start pumping. A must for any death metal fa...

Welcome to Metal Music Midwest. The site features several promos from Metal bands around the world. Watch the video below for a full introduction.                   Attn: Bands that would like to be featured here, please send an email to wakingkhaos@yahoo.com for further details.

Uk melodic metal act Apparition are proud to unleash their new official lyric video for "Break The Chains", track taken from "The Awakening" album due for release on February the 2nd 2018 worldwide and on March the 28th in Japan via Wormholedeath / Aural / Disk Union Distribution Watch their video in the link below Click the video below for more updates

Amoretum Vol. 1, the forthcoming new album from German Riffonauts BLACK SPACE RIDERS, is now streaming in its entirety! Take the trip at this location . Amoretum Vol. 1 will be released on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on January 26. The single can be purchased and the album pre-ordered on all digital platforms, including Bandcamp, as well as at the band shop: blackspaceriders-shop Click the video below for more updates

APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE premieres "My Heart is Leaving Here" via Decibel Magazine APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE has tapped Decibel Magazine for the exclusive premiere of "My Heart is Leaving Here," taken from the band's upcoming fourth album, From Gold to Ash. Clocking in at nearly 10 minutes, "My Heart is Leaving Here" is an emotionally-stirring and powerful display of APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE's brand of True American Doom Metal. Take the journey at decibelmagazine-track-premiere-apostle-solitude-heart-leaving Click the video below for more updates

Indy-based death metal outfit OBSCENE are rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with. After self-releasing their debut EP, Sermon to the Snake, in late 2017 on limited-edition cassette, OBSCENE teamed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions to release the EP as a digital download. The band's no-frills, old-school approach earned them widespread praise throughout the metal community, including SkullsNBones.com scribe Allyson Kingsley, who calls OBSCENE a " Maryland Deathfest worthy band ." Building off the momentum created by the digital release, Sweden's Blood Harvest Records has announced the February 16 cassette reissue of Sermon the the Snake. The reissue comes as part of Blood Harvest Records' "onslaught of new demo tapes" and is now available for pre-order. Purchase the digital edition of Sermon to the Snake at bandcamp.com-sermon-to-the-snake. Cassette pre-orders available at bloodharvest pre order OBSCENE is gearing up for a stri...

Transcending Records has released The Harlot Star, the new album from troll-ravaged folk-metallers FROST GIANT. The album is streaming in its entirety at this location , courtesy of Decibel, and can be purchased here . The Harlot Star is an 11-track salute to the glory of battle from one of folk metal's most unique and entertaining bands. FROST GIANT's third full-length is a catchy mix of 90's So-Cal punk, European folk metal and American hardcore rooted in Norse mythology, historical references and general silliness. FROST GIANT previously released the official video for album cut "Prisoner of the Past." Check it out Inspired by Norse mythology, epic metal, punk rock, and combined with an American hardcore attitude, FROST GIANT drops an icy hammer on everything trendy and weak. The music pays no attention to boundaries, deliberately crossing genres and bringing them all together in one truly unique sound. From the mead-hall sing along choruses to the...

L-R – Yannick Pilon – Vocals / Pierre Pitre – Drums / Kurt Clifford – Bass / Thierry Hivon – Guitar / Pat Gordon – Guitar Photo Credit: Wayne William Archibald You also view it here  idioteq.com Once again, Canada’s molten cauldron of metal, its crucible of carnage, spews forth a new release from one of its fine bands, the splendidly named VANTABLACK WARSHIP. Formed by veterans of the Quebec metal scene (Arseniq33, Ghoulunatics, Brutal Chérie, Foreshadow, Les Ékorchés, Buffalo Theory Mtl), this Montreal quintet conjures up images of a neon black pirate ship come to wage a metal storm on an unsuspecting Earth. Metal legend Tony Dolan, AKA The Demolition Man of Venom Inc. recently described VANTABLACK WARSHIP as a “Cool Slayer”. The band's new album "Abrasive Pulmoic Speak" due out on January 26th, 2018 features eight tracks of just solid riffage from heavy hardcore speed demon ripping to sludgy down tunes all applied with dirty in your face vocals read...

Following on from their acclaimed debut Origin, Finnish melodic death metal quintet The Hypothesis today release their first new music since summer 2016. " With 'Illusion Now', The Hypothesis comes with a darker and heavier grip with a beautiful and melancholic chorus. The song itself tells about going to a place so dark, that you want to give up on everything and just let go, " comments band leader Jusso Turkki Watch the new video in the link below More updates click the video below

Pasung is BELDAM's second release on Horror Pain Gore Death Productions and their first with new vocalist/lyricist Randall Guidry. The band recently relocated to Seattle, continuing their vision to play skull-crushing, soul-wrenching, paint-peeling Sludge with blackened touches. With influences ranging from Sleep, EyeHateGod, Graves At Sea, The Melvins and Black Sabbath, BELDAM combines a massive wall of guitars, thickened bass tones, bone-rattling drums and harsh vocals featuring lyrics building on the themes of death and despair. Pasung clocks in at 50 minutes of pure, unadulterated American Sludge. Pasung was recorded at The Bomb Shelter in Nashville, TN, April 5-7, with additional tracking on August 31 and September 1, 2017. The album was engineered and mastered by Drew Carroll who recorded BELDAM's original 5-song demo in 2015. All guitars and bass on the recording were performed by Grahm Reynolds with the exception of "One from the Stable." Cullen Wade han...

Death metal veterans Commander base out of Munich will be releasing a new album via Black Sunset. It will feature nine songs and will be over forty minutes long. The album was mixed and mastered by Patrick W. Engel in the Temple Of Disharmony (Morgoth, Maroon, Asphyx)!  More info coming soon! Visit the band at this LOCATION

In case you missed the announcement last week. Asphyxiator will be performing live at Wire February 10th 2018.  Asphyxiator invites you to a concert event at Wire in Berwyn IL. Celebrating Miguel's 34th birthday and featuring performance by Sarcophagy from Indiana, Lividity from IL, Necrotic Disgorgement Ohio, Septicemic Minnesota, the return of Wounds Illinois,   Introvert Perversions, Missouri. Also celebrating birthdays will be Dave Kibler, Jesse Watson and Matt Cary. Doors at 6:30pm show starts at 7pm, This show will be 21 and over only!  Tickets will be $20 and will be soon available #concert #metal #deathmetal #event #music #announcement

Asphyxiator will make a special show announcement today at 7pm on their FB page - Click Here Check out the show flier below. There are a few frames included as well. Feel free to share this and tell your buddies about the group and concerts coming up. #metal #concert #announcement #news #deathmetal #brutaldeathmetal #slam