WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL WORMWOOD CHANGES THE TITLE OF UPCOMING ALBUM TO "ARKIVET"!
[2021.03.29] The Swedish melodic folk/black metal-band WORMWOOD
is forced to change the name of their upcoming album to “Arkivet” after a
letter of demand from Fonus. The funeral home threatens with financial measures
if this is not changed as they have rights to the name and claim that there may
be confusion and infringe on their service. Wormwood themselves knew about the
service but were not aware that they were not allowed to use the term. The band
clarifies:
"They claimed that it would create confusion and infringe on their service.
After legal correspondence between both parties, we decided simply to avoid
problems and change the name of the album to “Arkivet”. As a band, of
course we think this is incredibly ridiculous, but what can we do? We are an
underground band and cannot afford to quarrel with lawyers for days on end."
Tracklist: 1. The Archive 2. Overgrowth 3. End of Message 4. My Northern Heart 5. Ensamheten 6. The Slow Drown 7. The Gentle Touch of Humanity
BELPHEGOR
COUNTRY: AUSTRIA GENRE: DIABOLICAL DEATH BLACK METAL ART
BELPHEGOR - "THE LAST SUPPER" [95] AND "BLUTSABBATH" [97] REMASTERS
OUT AUGUST 2021! [2021.03.24]
Diabolical Black Death Metal troop BELPHEGOR will release
a double remastered CD and single gatefold LP containing
"The Last Supper" [1995] and
"Blutsabbath" [1997] classic albums in August 2021!
Helmuth comments: "We have finished working on this special project
which will offer the two first full-length BELPHEGOR albums, which have
not been available from official sources for ages.”
Both records are remastered by Andy Classen´s Stage One Studios in
Germany. To be released as double CD and single Gatefold LP formats
via Nuclear Blast records, August 2021. More info to come.
SUSPERIA COUNTRY: NORWAY
GENRE: BLACKENED THRASH / HEAVY METAL
NeKronos Promotion is proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
SUSPERIA (Blackened Thrash / Heavy Metal)! One of the best Norwegian bands in their
genre. Having a strong identity and attitude allowed the band to set a fresh
mark of quality on the metal scene! This band features former members
of Dimmu Borgir and Satyricon. The Videoclip for "The Lyricist" from their latest album
"The Lyricist":
hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsPCXas5oys
Susperia
may have their roots in Norway’s black metal scene, but it is merely a starting
point for a band that describes their music as “extreme metal with melodic
twists”. A simple philosophy of “no boundaries” demonstrates that the band have
no hesitation in embracing and exploring a variety of musical avenues with ease.
The origins of the Oslo based band can be traced back to 1998 when
Tjodalv, then occupying the drum seat with
Dimmu Borgir, and long-time friend Cyrus (Satyricon,
Old Man´s Child) got together to share ideas and
write songs. This developed rapidly into the foundations of what eventually
became the band Susperia. By March 1999
Tjodalv had left Dimmu Borgir
to concentrate fully on building a band that was
capable of sharing one vision and performing a challenging style of music. A
chance meeting between Athera and
Tjodalv at 1999’s Wacken Festival
in Germany would lead to the completion of the Susperia
line up. Having been handed a CD of ideas, Athera
was suitably impressed by what he heard and
wasted no time in agreeing to join the fledgling band, bringing with him from
his own band, bass guitarist Memnock and
guitarist Elvorn.
A powerful live act, the band has consistently remained focused on the live
arena. With numerous high profile supports to bands including W.A.S.P.,
In Flames, Destruction and Dimmu Borgir
as well as headline and festival appearances, one
of the band’s most cherished experiences thus far remains the invitation to be
the main support to the newly reformed Testament
in late 2005.
In early 2009 Susperia released their
acclaimed “Attitude” album. Just before
the launch of a UK tour Athera had a
severe heart attack. The band wanted to cancel the tour but Athera
wouldn’t let them and instead use a replacement vocalist. After auditions of
several vocalists the choice fell on heavy metal singer Bernt Fjellestad
(Dagon). Although he had little experience with
harsh vocals at the time he nonetheless learned several new vocal techniques and
preformed the tour with them with minimal rehearsals and preparations.
Dagon went to perform on several other occasions
with Susperia at times when Athera
had other engagements.
After being in a hiatus for a while Athera
chose to depart from the band in 2015 due to other commitments. Dagon
was asked soon after and joined the band permanently late 2015. His first
official concert with Susperia were on the
“70000 tons of metal” cruise.
There is new found confidence and determination running through the
Susperia camp these days. They have been working
on and off the last couple of years with a new album. The fans have been waiting,
and finally, the new album is ready for the masses. Susperia
describe that they have gone back to the roots in many ways, with a more
“grimmer” expression on their new album, but still with the melodic twist they
are well known for. Their black metal roots are more predominant than ever and
“The Lyricist” will be a good old fashion kick in
the head for both new and old fans!!
The new album entitled “The Lyricist” are
now ready, and they are now in negotiations with the record companies for a
release this spring/summer.
This is their long-awaited comeback album, and they are so excited to finally
show you their new music they have been working on for years.
Susperia are: Athera - Vocals Tjodalv - Drums Lars Fredriksen - Bass Cyrus - Guitar Elvorn - Guitar
ZORNHEYM COUNTRY:
SWEDEN GENRE: SYMPHONIC EXTREME METAL
ZORNHEYM NEW ALBUM IS NOW
FINISHED! [2021.03.24]
ZORNHEYM Swedish Symphonic extreme metal horror addicts have new
finished their, yet untitled, new album!
The band comments: "The new Zornheym album is now complete!
Check out the video for a teaser.
This album turned out to be even more ambitious than “Where Hatred Dwells and
Darkness Reigns”.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way great or small to
making this album the epic beast it is!
A very special thanks to Sverker Widgren of Wing Studios, who once
again pulled off a killer mix! We gave him over 400 channels to work with and he
has tweaked and fine tuned the mix for us to perfection!
Stay tuned for more info regarding the release! "
Have you check the studio updates / teasers from
ZORNHEYM new album recordings?
Check them out and discover how the band has been developing and recording the
new album at the band official
Youtube channel or at the links below:
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
NOCTEM (Black Metal) a killer band from Spanish lands with a
damn mature and elite Extreme Metal sound. Acclaimed by the media and respected
for their constant sound evolution. Brutal, Epic, Melodic... yet with their own
Latin essence and identity.
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
Spain's blackened death metallers NOCTEM have released their 5th album entitled "The
Black Consecration". The new album has been released on the 1st of November
2019 by Art Gates
Records!
The band comments: "The time to reveal this important announcement has
come. "The Black Consecration" is the elected title for our fifth and
upcoming new album that will be unchained on November 1st 2019 through Art
Gates Records worldwide. The artwork has been designed by Credo quia
Absurdum in its entirety. It consits in our most atmospherical and raw album
to date, not a logical evolution but a big change from our sound in our previous
album "Haeresis", darker, dirtier and faster. So be ready for a new
direction into the most abysmal darkness."
"The Black Consecration" Tracklist as follows: 1 - The Black Consecration 2 - Sulphur 3 - Uprising Of The Impenitents 4 - Coven 5 - All That Now Belongs To The Earth 6 - Let That Is Dead Sleep Forever 7 - Court Of The Dying Flesh 8 - Dichotomy Of Malignancy
"The Black Consecration" has been recorded at Millenia Estudios
in Valencia, Spain.
Noctem is a Blackened Death Metal band with a long trajectory of more
than 15 years. With 2 demos, 1 live LP and 4 albums, released with Prosthetic
Records, Art Gates Records, NHR and Metal Blade Records.
After 15 years career, Noctem is one of the most active bands from Spain.
The band played on many festivals, more than 15 tours around Europe and Asia,
supporting lot of bands like Marduk, Enthroned, Impiety, Napalm Death, Samael,
Gorgoroth, Nargaroth, Keep of Kalessin, Taake, Immolation, Vomitory, Malevolent
Creation, Incantation, Hate, Ragnarok, Melechesh and many more...
Extreme music, aggressive shows, blood and fire is the mark of this band.
NOCTEM
are: Beleth - Vocals Varu - Bass Moss - Guitars Voor - Drums
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
NIRNAETH. An awesome band born in 2001 on French soils who combine black
and death metal with all the right dose of darkness and aggression! Their music
is organic, morbid and intense!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
The new videoclip for "The Crater" "From Shadow to Flesh" album:
https://youtu.be/og4HfMa9r0o
"From Shadow to Flesh"
tracklist 1. Dying of the Day 2. Been There Before 3. The Crater 4. Cursed 5.
In Nomine Ego 6. Nihil in Me 7. Once a Shadow 8. Possession 9. Forgotten and Chained
2001 : I Am Nothing But A Cry In A Chaotic Torment Mutill (guitars) and Malaria (bass) decided to create a Metal band
with their most extreme influences : Morbid Angel, Immortal, Lord Belial,
Dissection, etc.
2002 : I Become Flesh Yamaël (drums) joined the band, followed by Zig (screams) a few
time later. The band choose the name ‘Nirnaeth’ for its epic and poetic
dimensions : ‘Nirnaeth Arnoediad’ is the name of a battle in Tolkien’s
universe and means ‘eternal tears’.
2004 : Nothing But Ashes
After some first gigs 'Nothing But Ashes' emerged. This self produced
demo contains 4 titles which already carry with them what characterizes the
music of Nirnaeth : an organic structure articulated around devastating
riffs with dark melodies and themes dealing with pain and madness.
2006 : May Their Martyrs Suffer Once And For All ‘Thrown Athwart The Darkness’ has been released on label Great Dane
Records. Recorded at Midnight Studio, this first album exposed the
horde to the extreme metal scene. The album title was taken from a poem by
Percy Bysshe Shelley.
2008 : The Horns Resound Laboga Amps endorsed Mutill, alongside musicians from bands like
Motorhead, Behemoth, Annihilator, Hate Eternal, etc.
2009 : It Lieth, Gazing On Midnight’s Sky ‘Splendour Of The Abyss’ was released on label Great Dane Records.
Recorded once more at Midnight Studio, this album met very good reviews
and allowed the band to multiply gigs.
2015 : Fire Gave Me A New Face Vagorn replaced Yamaël on drums. The year ended with a
participation at the second edition of the Gohelle Fest (Obituary, Rotting
Christ, ...).
2016 : None Can Control It
The label Kaotoxin released 'Dramatis Personae', a split 7"EP with
bands Azziard and Nirnaeth. A video clip produced by
BullDogProd has been made for 'Nihil In Me'.
2017 : None Can Possess It Marbas joined the band as second guitar player, allowing the band to
explore new ways of creation. The third album, entitled 'From Shadow To Flesh',
was produced in 3 studios : drums were recorded at Psykron studio by
Phil Reinhalter, guitars and screams at Aeternal Studio by Mutill and
finally mixing and mastering were done by Deha at Forbidden
Frequencies Studio.
2018 : From Shadow To Flesh
A deal is signed with Malpermesita Records. 'From Shadow To Flesh' will
be released in september 7th 2018. It's a concept album dealing with possession,
from 2 perspectives. Cover was made by Above Chaos. First 500 copies are
limited hand numbered digipack.
MOONSHADE
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL
GENRE: MELODIC DEATH METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they areMOONSHADE,
they are one of the most promising Portuguese melodic death
metal bands out there. Their debut album "Sun Dethroned"
has received the best reviews from
worldwide media. This is a band in ascension, already detaching from the
majority of new bands that we laid our ears into. MOONSHADE
is a band capable of bringing beauty within chaos, death and despair... a delightful melodic death
metal experience for adepts and a highly recommended band for all those out
there seeking to listen to elite quality music with an heart and soul attached
to it!
Check out Eventide Sessions Live | featuring two songs from their debut
album "Sun Dethroned" - "God Of Nothingness" and "Upon Your
Ashes":
https://youtu.be/nEOzberuiBA
In 2010, guitarist Pedro Quelhas and drummer Cristiano Brito left
gothic rock band Deep Cut, determined to venture into a new project. Soon
after, they joined forces with guitarist Dinis Martins, bassist Rúben
Oliveira and lead singer Ricardo Pereira, and founded Moonshade.
Influenced at first by northern Europe’s recent wave of melodic death metal
bands, and with a clear goal of combining melodic and extreme elements, they
released “The Path Of Redemption”, their first EP, which came out solely
in digital format and was produced by Pedro Quelhas himself. After a few
concerts, came the first lineup changes: Cristiano and Rúben left
the band and bassist Afonso Aguiar joined the ranks.
In 2014, the band released their second EP, entitled “Dream | Oblivion” –
their first work to be released in physical form. The album, which featured
Luís Neto as a session drummer, was also produced by Pedro Quelhas,
and its release was accompanied by the release of the “Goddess Eternal”
single, as well as the addition of drummer Sandro Rodrigues to the lineup.
In 2015, guitarist Daniel Laureano and keyboard player Nuno Barbosa
joined the band, marking the dawn of a new era for Moonshade, who
spent the next couple of years performing on some of Portugal’s biggest stages,
such as Vagos Open Air, Pax Julia Metal Fest and Morbid Spring Fest,
among others.
At the tail end of 2017, Afonso left the band and keyboardist Nuno became
the band’s new bass player, a function he accumulated with his former one. This
lineup recorded the “Sun Dethroned” album, the band’s debut full length.
The record, a conceptual piece exploring the balance between good and evil, and
its necessity in life, was released by Spanish label Art Gates Records,
in 2018.
After a string of successful shows and Sandro’s departure, the band
announced their first international shows, as part of the Dethroning Stars
Tour, alongside fellow northern Portuguese band Apotheus, and
featuring Diogo Mota as a live drummer.
Already peeking at their tenth anniversary, Moonshade are more alive than
ever, in their constant aim to musically redefine the beauty within chaos, death
and despair
DISCOGRAPHY:
The Path Of Redemption (EP, 2010) Dream | Oblivion (EP, 2014) Sun Dethroned (LP, 2018) [
Art Gates Records
]
Cathartic black
metal outfit
GAEREA
are proud to announce their collaboration with Portuguese guitar strap
manufacturer
STRAP for the creation of custom made 'Sigil' guitar straps. The three
unique and high quality leather models will also be available for purchase via
the official
GAEREA
shop HERE.
GAEREA comment: "Ladies and Gentlemen who wander through the Vast
Vortex! Today we are thrilled to announce a major step up from our Endorsement
with Strap Portugal in order to bring you a custom Guitar and Bass Strap
line following Gaerea's Higher standards of Perfection, comfort and high
quality materials. It makes total sense for us to work and partner up with
growing Portuguese companies who are always on the hunt for pushing their own
boundaries to higher grounds and our fellow countrymen STRAP are no
different! Completely manufactured in Portugal, these are our personal Straps
which will follow us on stage every single night from now on! You can buy any of
these 3 unique items at the Vortex Webstore and be assured you're not just
getting a random accessory. These units are as important as your instrument,
providing you te balance and comfort you need to endure long tours and set lists
without any damage on its overall build or, most importantly, your back. As
stated, one Strap will last you a lifetime!"
VORTEX GUITAR STRAP I
Premium Quality
Ajustable from 120cm to 140cm
Width: 5,5cm
Foam: 4mm
Material: Full Leather
Colour: Black
GAEREA
have previoulsy announced their very first arrival in Ireland, in September
2021. Together with WINTERFYLLETH,
the band will bring their Vortex Performance to Limerick, Dublin and Belfast.
Tickets are available HERE.
GAEREA +WINTERFYLLETH
+ THE
CRAWLING
10.09.2021 - Limerick - Dolan’s Warehouse 11.09.2021 - Dublin - Grand Social 12.09.2021 - Belfast - Voodoo
GAEREA
will be re-airing their virtual concert with Gimme TV on Saturday, March 6 @
21:00 CET! In addition to performing their sophomore record 'Limbo' in
full, the band will also be selling exclusive merch and will be present for a
live Q&A in the chat. More information can be found HERE.
Cover artwork:
painted by Eliran
Kantor (Testament, Iced Earth, Sodom) "LIMBO" Track-list 1. To Ain (11:15) (HERE) 2. Null (6:01) (HERE) 3. Glare (7:16) 4. Conspiranoia (9:15) (HERE) 5. Urge (4:50) (HERE) 6. Mare (13:11) Total playing time: 51:48
DEMONICAL -
WORKING ON THEIR SEVENTH ALBUM!
[2021.03.01]
Sweden's prolific death metallers
DEMONICAL are
already working on their new album that will be the bands 7th album. Check more
details ahead:
"DEATH, GLORY AND THE SEVENTH WONDER
Our sixth album, ”World Domination”, stormed the streets in October last
year, but as the situation was far from normal both before and after the release
many things associated with a standard album launch got more or less screwed.
However, as a positive note, the world turmoil meant that we had time to
concentrate on other tasks, both individually and collectively, things that will
certainly be a strength for us in the long run.
This together with the fact that almost all material for the last album was
written 12-18 months before the actual recording, made me very eager and keen to
start buzzing on new tunes as soon as “World Domination” was nailed and
finished..
Therefore, I’m now very pleased to announce that (all?) the material for our
seventh album has been written and finalized, meaning we can move into the next,
pre-production, phase.
We aim to have the new album out before wrapping up 2021. Relevant updates along
the path will of course be announced once available.
We want to thank all fans & followers for your relentless support so far,
together we will head forward, upward and onward!" Martin & DEMONICAL
DIABOLICAL COUNTRY:
SWEDEN GENRE: DEATH BLACK METAL
DIABOLICAL TOUR EUROPE WITH SAMAEL! [2021.02.03]
The blackened death metallers
DIABOLICAL will be back on the road in
September and October withSAMAEL
to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their «Passage» album. SAMAEL
will be performing the album in its entirety plus other material past and
present.
DIABOLICAL comments "We are pleased to announce that we are scheduled to return to European
stages this year together with Samael. The tour will hit 18 cities in 10
countries in September and October.
While there will be a strong focus on the songs from Eclipse, we will
also present you with something new. Samael will commemorate the 25 year anniversary of their classic album
Passage.
This year is also the 25th anniversary of Diabolical (1996-2021), which
is obviously something that we are looking to celebrate in different ways during
the year.
Please feel free to help us getting the word out there by sharing, reposting,
etc!
We're looking forward to seeing you all!"
DIABOLICAL - Eclipse |Tracklist: 1. We
Are Diabolical 2.Betrayal 3. Black Sun 4. Failure 5. Inception 6. Hunter 7. Tyranni 8. The Fire Within 9. Requiem
GAEREA - ANNOUNCES IRISH TOUR WITH WINTERFYLLETH! [2021.02.03]
Cathartic black metal outfit GAEREAare now announcing their very first arrival in Ireland, in September
2021. Together with WINTERFYLLETH,
the band will bring their Vortex Performance to Limerick, Dublin and
Belfast. Tickets will be on sale on February 4th at 10:00 GMT / 11:00 CET.
GAEREA +WINTERFYLLETH
+ THE
CRAWLING 10.09.2021 - Limerick - Dolan’s Warehouse 11.09.2021 - Dublin - Grand Social 12.09.2021 - Belfast - Voodoo
Cover artwork:
painted by Eliran
Kantor (Testament, Iced Earth, Sodom) "LIMBO" Track-list 1. To Ain (11:15) (HERE) 2. Null (6:01) (HERE) 3. Glare (7:16) 4. Conspiranoia (9:15) (HERE) 5. Urge (4:50) (HERE) 6. Mare (13:11) Total playing time: 51:48
WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL WORMWOOD SHARE NEW ALBUM DETAILS!
[2021.02.24] The Swedish melodic folk/black metal-band WORMWOOD has
entered the mixing phase of their upcoming third full-length album "VITA
ARKIVET" (The White Archive).
With a theme ever so fitting for the current state of the world. Written during
2019 and beginning of 2020, follow WORMWOOD as
they describe the -not far from reality- end of the world caused by human
stupidity. "VITA ARKIVET" will be released on
Black Lodge Records later this year.
Tracklist: 1. The White Archive 2. Overgrowth 3. End of Message 4. My Northern Heart 5. Ensamheten 6. The Slow Drown 7. The Gentle Touch of Humanity
SUSPERIA
(Norway)
Blackened Thrash/Heavy Metal
ALBUM: The Lyricist [2018]
Label: Agonia Records
[
READ HERE ] BLACK ALTAR /
BEASTCRAFT (Poland / Norway)
Black Metal
SPLIT: "Winds ov Decay" / "Occult Ceremonial Rites" [2017]
Label: Odium Records
[
READ HERE ]
