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Toxoid is a band from India. Members are Adnan Khan - Lead Guitar/ Vocals, Sagar sidhanti - Drums, Paul Marandi - Bass, Angad Singh - Guitar. Genre described as Satanic Black Metal.  Aurora Satanae, album released on December 7th, 2014 Transcending Obscurity Distribution. Rising from the deep darkness of the abyss, this is a slab of sheer terror. Comprised of raw and relentless music to crush the senses. The album consist of six tracks. Pure malevolence thru every orifice. The title track Aurora Satanae hits high marks on my radar. Like the early days of Black Metal, blistering blast beats and demonic screams. Thy Infernal Defloration starts with a haunting melody, then melts the mind with unhinged black metal devastation. The production is not the best, but its dirty and harsh sound adds to the dark atmosphere being created. My final thoughts. the music is an intense and powerful projection of BM. Its raw quality only serves to add an extra dimension of horror to the alre...

Sepulchral Curse is a four piece death metal band from Finland. Members include Kari Kankaanpää - Vocals, Jaakko Riihimäki - Guitars, Tommi Ilmanen - Drums, Niilas Nissilä - Bass.  A Birth in Death album released on December 15th, 2014, Chaos & Hell Productions. Here we have four tracks from the great depths of hell. The vocals are pure demonic infestation. Low and destructive. There are high vocals as well which add a second dimension to the experience. Some of the bands that come to mind as I listen are, Suffocation, Entombed, Grave and Gorefest.  The whole thing is over rather quickly but the tracks are catchy enough to stick with you long after the EP is over. Songs like Demonic Pestilence are crushing and reflect the early dm style of the 90s. Torn to Shreds is another stand out and will make you want to punch things. I enjoyed the entire ride. The EP is powerful and will be a great addition to any metal fans library. ~Artemortifica facebook-SepulchralCurseDM ...

CRYPTIC HYMN, the blackened death metal band forged from ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis have posted a new lyric video for their single 'Revel In Disgust' at the following link here . The single is also available for free download on Bandcamp and Soundcloud to give fans a taste of what's to come in 2015 as they work pre-production on their debut release. Fans of death metal, black metal, thrash and doom who head bang to bands such as At The Gates, Death, Revocation, Skeletonwitch are sure to feel the brutal assault Cryptic Hymn offers in the mosh pit as they perform show dates alongside Dysphorium for the Poltourgeist Tour.

Formed in 2010 from the mind of guitarist / writer Jeremy Perkins, Éohum (pronounced ee-o-um) brings together some of the most dark and groove oriented metals of heavy low end doom riffs to meet black metal atmospheres.  With shredding guitar tones uplifted by the French horns plus a touch of clean breaks with beautiful lyrics and vocals, Éohum expand their style within the relentless drive that surround a new air, a new sound, an attempt to join forces with eco-awareness and spirit for their upcoming debut album, 'Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch', which will be made available as a pay what you want release via Perkins' indie label Mycelium Networks. " April 7th we unleash our first beast, 'Revelations Aurora Of An Epoch' and it will give everyone a good idea of what Éohum has to offer. A storm of relentless black, doom and death metal embark together on a ship of progressive madness. With guests like Matt McGachy on this album, one can enjoy a multi...

Apostate is a five piece band from Ukraine. Members are Alexander Kostko (Bass), Bohdan Kozub (Vocals), Nikita Holovin (Drums), Vlad Filimon (Guitar), Yuriy Savchuk (Guitar). Genre described as death doom metal.  Time Of Terror is the bands second album released on March second 2015 under Ferrrum Records. It has been five years in the making and its massive. The release consist of five tracks and is close to an hour long. The doom roots are clearly planted in the ground, no doubt about it. One of the things that is catching to my ears is the sense of melody that carries from passage to passage even through the more gritty and aggressive compositions. The song "Pale Reflection" resonates with me with its dark malevolent intro and demonic growls. The deep tones and crushing chords can be felt through the speakers. Solar Misconception is another notable track, many dissonant chords and intense lyrics come thru as thunderous and destructive. The production of this album is very...

Kaledon is a five piece band from Rome, current line up Alex Mele - Guitars, Tommy Nemesio - Guitars, Paolo Campitelli - Keyboards, Paolo Lezziroli - Bass, Massimiliano Santori - Drums. They are currently looking to fill the vocal spot. Genre is described as Power/heavy metal. Antillius: The King of Light album released on Scarlet Records November 18th 2014. This album contains twelve tracks. My first impression is, melodic and epic. Essentially each track tells one long story. Battle and engagement in mid evil times. High spirited lyrics and progressive melodies are a huge part of the content. All this becomes clear from the opening song "In Aeternum". Highly talented musicians at work, from the keyboards to the guitars, all around each song is monumental. The solos are catchy and well written. I usually do not get to review many symphonic/melodic albums. Listening to this was refreshing and very enjoyable. One of the tracks that resonated with me the most was "My Wil...

Cadaveria is a five piece band from Italy consisting of Cadaveria - Vocals, Frank Booth - Guitar, Dick Laurent - Guitar, Killer Bob - Bass, Marçelo Santos - Drums. genre is described as Horror metal. Silence is their album released on Scarlet Records November 2014. The album contains eleven songs. my first thoughts are, they are definitely intense and aggressive in their delivery. Good and catchy melodies can be found through out this entire opus. The dark atmospheric and eerie passages have a way of seeping into your mind. One of my favorite tracks Carnival Of Doom features memorable clean vocals in the very beginning and are captivating. The song Out Loud is another notable track and is more gritty than the previous songs. As far as production goes, the quality is top notch, from the drums to the strings -everything is upfront and clear. In conclusion, the music is powerful and creates an adventure that's both horrorfic and haunting yet melodic and catchy. ~Artemortifica face...

The unheralded classic album from Sweden's legendary death metal history is highlighted in full glory here and more. Remastered by none other than Dan Swano, this album is presented for the first time on official vinyl format for the die-hard maniacs. This band garnered a cult following and it is easy to see why - the music has astonishing heaviness coupled with massive grooves akin to the US death metal bands as well. This is far removed from the typical Swedish death metal sound and yet enriches the image by doing more, way more than most other bands during that time without diminishing the balls-out heaviness. Wombbath have released one of the best albums of their time circa early '90s and this is your final chance to get it on the analog format. Track list -  1. Prevent Anemia  2. Intestinal Bleeding  3. A Silent As The Grave  4. A Corporal Punishment  5. Performed In Depth  6. Conceal Interior Torments  7. Beyond The Gloomy  8. Aban...

Dutch underground cult death metal unit ETERNAL SOLSTICE are streaming a new track from Remnants of Immortality, their first full-length album in nearly two decades. Crown of Viserys is offering the exclusive stream of "Force Fed Suicide" at this location . After a pair of 7" vinyl splits released in 2011 and 2013 by Dark Descent Records, ETERNAL SOLSTICE is set to unleash nine tracks of throat-ripping sonic devastation. Dark Descent Records will release this uptempo beast of an album, filled with tons of shredding solos, on March 10 in the US (RED) and March 17 in Europe (Sound Pollution) and April 2 (Code 7/PhD)

On the southside of Edmonton in the dead of winter, Cold Lungs set out to gather friends from the local hardcore scene to record their first live video. It was shot entirely live off the floor in the practice space for Cold Lungs and a few other local bands. Chad Steeves Photography, Firth Photography, and a couple of GoPro's captured the madness that ensued. The entire EP New Pictures//Old Frames was played front to back (along with 2 older songs) by 3 frenzied young men. This video represents two parts: one dim and the other grim, the black and white filming gives viewers a sense of the atmosphere and the loud abrasive music showcases the aggression of the Edmonton Hardcore scene. The video spans just under 24 minutes covering every facet of their passionate performance. " This video couldn't have happened without the help of these insanely talented people we're lucky to call our friends.. Alley Kat brewery were also kind enough to give us a keg of beer, and a ton ...

Natal Cleft is a four piece band from Cebu City, Philippines. Members include Den2-stixxx, Rex-low end, Darrs-strings, Zeekevil-voxxx, Atan-strings. They describe their genre as Cerebral Metal. Natal Cleft EP self released in 2010. I was recently contacted by the bands vocalist who witness my interview of Glynford Cabarse recently. Glynford happened to do a shirt design for the band. This EP consist of four tracks. The opening song Paradise establishes a good rhythm for me. It is heavy and intense no doubt. At times the band veers of the standard death metal measures and adds a progressive, sometimes blues aspect to the song. The vocals are a mix of high and low, overall the song is brutal and the riffs are memorable. Blank TV host an official video for this song and it is worth checking out. The vocalist has an interesting vocal mic holder that resembles a long knife, fitting for the brutal music they are projecting. Particles Of Hate features some very catchy solos and po...

El Salvadoran Death Thrashers CONCEIVED BY HATE have debuted a new track from Coalition of Death at MetalUnderground.com. Stream 'Hypocritical Sense of Ego" exclusively at this location . On March 10 Morbid Skull Records will release a double dose of destruction entitled Coalition of Death, a split release featuring El Salvador's CONCEIVED BY HATE and Colombia's AKHERON.  The album will be limited 500 hand-numbered copies, including 50 diehard versions with extras. Stream "Devotees of Death" from CONCEIVED BY HATE at this location and "Estigma" from AKHERON right here . Death Thrashers CONCEIVED BY HATE begins the sinister proceedings with three original slash 'n burners and an incendiary rendition of DISSECTION's "Thorns of Crimson Death." Formed in 2002 by Morbid Skull Records owner and guitarrist/vocalist Jorge Montesino (DISORDER, MORBID STENCH) with co-founders Carlos Basagoitia and Rene Vega, the El Salvadoran unit leav...

It is with great pleasure to introduce our readers to Edenkaiser. 1) Hello and welcome, please tell our readers a little about band? Where are you from? How did this group come to be? Lianne Krossburner : Hi, Frank. First of all, thank you for this interview; it's a pleasure for us to be here. So EDENKAISER was born is Barcelona (Spain) in 2009; it was founded by Häwkmoon, the guitarist, who at the beginning was the vocalist as well. When I got in the band, I was the bass player and we had a drummer, Khorum, a friend of us from years ago...  Häwkmoon : Few time passed until Lianne started to sing; I always preferred to be focused only in the guitar, and when she did for the first time -it was a day that my throat was fucked up-, and we all said: "wow, she must do the vocals in EDENKAISER!". We needed a bass player, so then it was when we found Vherveroth. With him, we recorded our first official recording: Inferno , a cover of swedish Death Metal legends Vomito...

Edenkaiser is a four piece band from Barcelona. Members are Lianne Krossburner - Vocals, Häwkmoon - Guitars, Vherveroth - Bass, Wraith - Drums. Genre is described as Black Metal. Dominum Ex Mortis album to be released on February 20th 2015 through Blacksteel Music. The album is comprised of eight tracks in true BM form. A haunting and captivating guitar melody with a creepy solo attached to it, introduces us to the dark road ahead. Having been exposed to Lianne's vocals from another band ( Itnuveth ). I had a good idea of what was in store when they finally materialized in the song "Eternal Martyrium", demonic and intense singing, with blistering blast beats and raging guitar riffs, this track is mesmerizing. The Witch and The Beast, this song starts out with a catchy guitar melody and builds into a thunderous manifestation of brutality. The Nekrozone reminds me of the early black metal era like early Emperor or Samael. Well executed and there is a memorable melodic par...

Graveyard After Graveyard is a three piece band from Vastervik Finspang Gamleby. Members include Jocke Ringdhal :Drums, Mika Lagreen : Solo Guitar, Rogga Johansson: Guitar,Voc,Bass.  Genre is described as speed, death, thrash, black metal. Hellhound On My Trail EP released on Chaos Records on February 23rd 2015. Consisting of six tracks. My first impression is, old school dm to the bone. The vocals are highly influenced by Venom, Sacred Reich or early Overkill. Nothing complex, just raw and gritty rhythms. Songs like Learn To Burn capture the essence of the early years of death metal. I enjoyed listening to this entire EP. It brought back memories of the old tape trading days. One of my favorite tracks would be "Out To Feed", I found myself playing it several times, the thrash metal roots are clear and its an easy song to mosh to.  The production is certainly not the best but it adds to the raw aggressive quality of the music. I recommended for fans of old school death me...

It is a pleasure to introduce our readers to artist Joe Ravager Romero of Ravager Artworks. 1) Hello and welcome, please tell our readers a little about yourself? Where are you from? What is your current occupation? My name is Joe Ravager Romero. I was born and raised in southern California, currently living in Northern Utah. Aside from my art and shirts I have a job at a warehouse in general production. 2) When did your interest in drawing begin? I'm not sure exactly when, but I think I was 3 or 4, I'm kinda blurry on it but I remember watching others do it mainly my sister just doodled toons and I followed after my mom handed me some random pens and paper I did the rest and well I never stopped  after that it was too much fun. 3) What where some of your favorite comic books as a child? In my early years it was Superman because we happened to have a few lying around in the house, but definitely Spiderman and Batman. Then, as the years went by, it was m...

Cemetery Filth is a four piece death metal band from Johnson City TN. Members are Jacob Curwen (Vocals), Neal Williams (Bass), Ryan Guinn (Lead Guitar), Jonah Turner (Drums/Percussion). Screams from The Catacombs EP released as a cassette Unspeakable Axe Records in September 2014. This is a quick overview of this release. At only three tracks, it goes by rather quickly. My first impression is, this is a old school sounding music. Like the bands of the early 90s. Grave, Sinister, Hypocrisy and Monstrosity early albums come to mind. Production is ok. The drums are intense, guitars have a gritty and dirty distortion which add to the overall old school sound. In conclusion, the release is good but not groundbreaking, if you like the sounds of the early era of death metal, than add this EP to the collection. ~Artemortifica facebook-CemeteryFilth

Atrum Tempestas is a two member band from Oulu, Finland. It is a project by Perttunen -Vocals/instruments and Kylmäaho -Vocals, instruments. Genre described as Atmospheric Black Metal. Neant album released on October 13th 2014 Nordavind Records. At only three compositions, this release is very impressive. It starts with the song "Quitter ceux qui étaient déjà partis", the dark melodies quickly grab my attention. Think of it as a dark journey through desperate roads. A strumming guitar with a short sample begins the track S'éclipser, the black metal roots are clearly evident and are expressed in each song. A good solid bass tone permeates through out keeping each rhythm interesting and catchy. The final track is "Et après... le néant", a faster paced drum verse comes in and takes us through this torturous labyrinth. A slightly distorted guitar creates some interesting and memorable riffs and are fitting with the rest of the instruments. My only compliant is tha...

Aphonic Threnody is a six piece band from London. Members are Rick - guitars & bass, Rob - vocals, Juan - keyboards & piano, Zack - guitars, Abel - cello, Marco - studio drums, Jeff - live drums. Genre is described as Funeral doom.  When Death Comes album released on October 31st Doomentia Records. The release features six songs of oppressive and dark hymns. the opening song last for about seventeen minutes. The overall production is very good. The drums are intense and solid. Guitars have heavy distortion and the vocals are crushing in both the low and high screams. Some of the songs that stick in my mind are The Children's Sleep and Death Obsession. The build ups are long and deep. The feeling of despair slowly creeps in. Dark journeys through psychotic minds. In conclusion. The album lives up to the doom funeral aspects they are projecting. ~Artemortifica facebook-Aphonic-Threnody

Solium Fatalis is a five piece band from New Hampshire. Members are Jeff DeMarco-Vocals, Jim Gregory-Guitars, Ehren Hill-Guitars, Olivier Pinard-Bass, Flo Mounier-Drums. Genre is described as extreme metal. The Undying Season album to be released on February 17th 2015 through Galy records. This is the bands second album and it is devastating. Having been exposed to their music back in 2013 from their debut album, I was very excited to lend my ears to this latest opus. This album rips. Relentless and intense from the moment I hit the play button. Full on assault as the drums come roaring through and crushing guitar riffs adding to all the madness. Not losing an ounce of brutality from the first release, this current release adds another dimension to the compositions. An Asylum for Penitence is one of the tracks that stands out to me, clean intro into some catchy melodic riffs with a heavy bass presence. Corruptor, has some interesting dissonant chords that are stiched together with so...

Algoma is a three piece band from Garden River/Sault Ste Marie. Members include Darby Wiigwaas - Guitar/Vocals, Kevin Campbell - Bass/Vocals, JV - Drums. Genre is described as Sludge/Doom/Stoner. Reclaimed by the Forest album released on Dead Beat Media October 8th 2014. This recording is made up of six tracks. Gritty and rough edged are my first thoughts. Bed Sores, comes in with heavy distorted bass and a creepy sample. I get the sense of doom and sludge permeating through this entire opus. If I have to describe it, I would say this is like Black Sabbath meets Neurosis. The title track 'Reclaimed By The Forest' is a perfect example of that aspect. Tertiary Syphilis is tainted with a good amount of punk rock influences. It is a gut punching, face in the dirt type of song. Adding to all the madness are all the clever song titles, "Get On, Git" and "Fell Down a Well" are good candidates.  As far as production, it is not the best, but I think the raw and d...