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BLACK ALTAR
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: BLACK METAL


BLACK ALTAR CELEBRATE THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
[2021.04.12]

Black Metal demonical force BLACK ALTAR celebrate today their 25th anniversary!

On this occasion, the founder of the band - Shadow - published a small statement:
"25 years have passed since I recorded my debut demo. I didn’t think this adventure would last that long. I would like to thank everyone who supported my activities during this quarter of a century, as well as those who criticized them, because perhaps this perversely encouraged me to continue my activities. During this long period, I had great moments with the band, which brought me great satisfaction and confirmed that what I do makes sense, as well as bad moments, problems with the line-up, criticism or the death of ex-guitarist Lord von Skaven during the last New Year's Eve. It all shaped me as a man and a performer.
Black Altar's biography is not very rich for such a long period of activity, but this will change in the upcoming years. We have 17 new songs ready. It's been 13 years since the last album, and slowly it's time for its successor, but before that... there will be 3 more splits. First with Norwegian Vulture Lord in October, 2 more the following year. I cannot announce the names yet, I can only say that they are well known and respected bands with a long history. The band also plans to start concert activities. So this journey continues and I am curious where it will lead ... "


On the occasion of the 25th anniversary, jubilee Longsleeves and T-shirts have been released and are available for purchase at the Odium Records store:
www.odiumrex.com/webshop or www.odiumrecords.bandcamp.com

VIDEOS:

"Deus Inversus" : from the "Deus Inversus" Split with Kirkebrann (NOR) : Official Videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om6gufJFl04



"Tophet" : From the split "Winds ov Decay" with Beastcraft (NOR) : Official Videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMYmAwIcA9c



"Fire ov Immortal Self" : From the Debut "Black Altar" album : Official Videoclip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=semRkBGZYrk





BIOGRAPHY:

Anno Bastardi 1996
​
In the darkest abyss of chaos where time and space are impenetrable, Black Altar came into existence. It took its earthly shape during blasphemous Sabbath in the Night of Walpurgia Anno Bastardi 1996, when it was summoned by the voice of Shadow. He, as the first guardian of Black Altar, have started an unholy crusade, thus awaking fear and pain among the hypocritical and hideous christian lambs.

1997
​
The first stroke into their rotten system of values was a demo entitled "Na Uroczysku..." (On a secret place..) which gained a recognition among several groups of listeners. It was recorded by Shadow in 1997 at Selani Studio with the help of Doc (RIP), Vader's drummer, in the role of a music engineer. Released under Shadow's own label - Odium Rec., the first issue of 500 copies was sold out rapidly, making the name of Black Altar popular in Poland and in other countries as well.

2003/2004
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In September 2003 at Selani Studio Black Altar recorded their debut album entitled "Black Altar". It was a great improvement in the development of the band. The new hymns are still more extreme and more technical. "Black Altar" was mixed and mastered at Studio X. For the track "Fire ov Immortal Self" a professional video was recorded. In April 2004 the material is released in the form of CD and a gate-fold LP by the German Christhunt Productions. Odium Rec released a limited to 666 copies hand-numbered with corpse blood cassette version of "Black Altar".

2006
​
After releasing the debut album Shadow parts with his musicians and as of that moment Black Altar became temporarily a one-man band. In 2006 WarKult Prod from Peru released remastered version of Black Altar "Wrath ov the Gods" (with 4 bonus tracks) as split, slip case cd, with Nebular Mystic (Nor).

​In October 2006 Black Altar finished record session of their second album called "Death Fanaticism".

2008
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2nd album “Death Fanaticism” was released on cd by Odium Records.

2009
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On 2009 Antichristian Front Rec (Spa) released “Death Fanaticism” on vinyl, limited to 500 copies.

Night Birds Records (Ukr) released „Death Fanaticism” tape version limited to 300 copies and Propaganda Records (Ukr) pro tape limited to 666 copies.

​​On October 2009 7 Gates Rec (Pol) released digi pack A5 version of „Death Fanaticism” album, limited to 500 copies. First 100 with a t-shirt.

2010
​
On July 2010 Black Altar recorded tracks for mini album "Suicidal Salvation" and for the split Black Altar/Varathron/Thornspawn during the same session.

2013
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On January 2013 Black Altar / Varathron / Thornspawn “Emissaries of the Darkened Call” split was finally unleashed by Odium Records as a jewel case cd version and as a deluxe gatefold vinyl limited to 350 copies on black, and to 150 copies on clear vinyl by Floga Rec/Hellsfire Rec from Greece. Moreover, the A5 digipack was released via Black Saw Prod (Mex) and BlackDeath Coven (USA) and a tape version limited to 140 copies in cardboard box via RawBlackKult Prod from Bolivia. There were 3 new tracks of Black Altar + intro and outro.
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Also mini album “Suicidal Salvation” was released by Darker Than Black Records on digipack cd.

2017
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Gefandi Ör Andlät and Daemonum Subeunt, both from Ondskapt, joined Black Altar.

Split with Beastcraft was released by Odium Records on digipack cd, Lp, wooden box (limit to 50) and by Blackwood Prod (Uk) on tape limited to 100 copies. Videoclip for “Tophet” song was shot with the participation of James Stewart (Vader), Acerbus (Ondskapt), V. Priest (Acherontas) and Sorath Northgrove (Beastcraft).

2018
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Gefandi Ör Andlät and Daemonum Subeunt left Black Altar.

2019
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Compilation of “Suicidal Salvation” mini album and Black Altar songs taken from the split with Varathron / Thornspawn was released by Odium Records as digipack, Lp and wooden box. Also Legions ov Darkness (UK) unleashed cdr wooden box limited to 66 copies and tape limited to 100.

Re-edition of the debut album “Black Altar” was released by Odium Records on digipack and Wooden Box (limited to 20 copies) with new mastering and layout.

​2 songs for the split wth Kirkebrann was recorded.


2020
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Split Black Altar / Kirkebrann “Deus Inversus” was released by Odium Records as a digi pack and Lp (250 black vinyl and 50 as die hard copies - marble orange black with patch and sticker).

Black Altar is preparing for the first concerts in it’s history.

THE WAR GOES ON...


MORE ABOUT BLACK ALTAR AT:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTPS://WWW.BLACK-ALTAR-HORDE.COM/
FACEBOOK PROFILE: http://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BLACKALTAR

BOOKING / CONTACT: SHADOW666@INTERIA.PL 

LABEL:
WWW.ODIUMREX.COM
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ODIUMREX
WWW.ODIUMRECORDS.BANDCAMP.COM
WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/ODIUMREC

BELPHEGOR
COUNTRY: AUSTRIA
GENRE: DIABOLICAL DEATH BLACK METAL ART



BELPHEGOR AND BATUSHKA EMBARK ON EUROPEAN CO-HEADLINING TOUR!
[2021.04.30]

Diabolical Black Death Metal troop BELPHEGOR will embark on “Black Rituals” tour presented by The Flaming Arts agency, which kicks off 10th November in Stockholm, Sweden at Slaktkyrcan.

Belphegor comments: "Who wants to get back to extreme live musick and which Ritual you attend?"

BELPHEGOR (AT) + BATUSHKA (PL) | BLACK RITUALS TOUR 2021
10.11.2021 - Stockholm [SWE], Slaktkyrkan
11.11.2021 - Gothenburg [SWE], Musikens Hus
12.11.2021 - Oslo [NOR], Parkteatret
13.11.2021 - Malmo [SWE], Plan B
14.11.2021 - Aarhus [DEN], Voxhall
16.11.2021 - London [UK], 229
17.11.2021 - Bredford [UK], Esquires
18.11.2021 - Manchester [UK], Bread Shed
19.11.2021 - Birmingham [UK], Castle and Falcon
20.11.2021 - Louvain-la-Neuve [BEL], Mass Deathruction Fest
21.11.2021 - Zaandam [NLD], De Flux
23.11.2021 - Übach - Palenberg [GER], Rockfabrik
24.11.2021 - Hamburg [GER], Headcrash
25.11.2021 - Dresden [GER], Puschkin
26.11.2021 - Prague [CZE], Futurum
27.11.2021 - Kosice [SVK], Collosseum
28.11.2021 - Ostrava [CZE], Barrack Club
30.11.2021 - Budapest [HUN], Barba Negra
01.12.2021 - Munich [GER], Backstage
03.12.2021 - Graz [AUT], Explosiv
04.12.2021 - Milan [ITA], Black Winter Fest
05.12.2021 - Monthey [SUI], City
...MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!



BELPHEGOR´s new currently-untitled album will be released late November 2021 via Nuclear Blast records. The band will premier II or III tracks from the upcoming offering during this crusade.

VIDEO:

'NECRODAEMON TERRORSATHAN' HD VIDEO [SEPT. 2020]!
Watch the full video here and crank it up to the max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mWiL8x3iNo



BOOKING INFO!
Booking info: www.belphegor.at/booking.htm
Headquarters: belphegor@aon.at


MORE ABOUT THE BAND AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.BELPHEGOR.AT 
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/BELPHEGORBAND 
FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BELPHEGOR 

BAND CONTACT: BELPHEGOR@AON.AT 
BOOKING CONTACT [EU]: BELPHEGOR@AON.AT 
BOOKING CONTACT [NORTH AMERICA]: STEPH@CONTINENTAL-CONCERTS.US

GAEREA
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL
GENRE: BLACK METAL



GAEREA - RELEASE DRUM PLAYTHROUGH FOR "CONSPIRANOIA"!
[2021.04.15]

Cathartic black metal outfit GAEREA are now releasing a brand new drum playthrough for the track 'Conspiranoia' in celebration of the official drum endorsers who have supported GAEREA over the past years. The track is taken from the Portuguese's latest album 'Limbo'. The video can now be viewed HERE and may be freely spread throughout your channels.

GAEREA drummer comment: "I've been with these brands for a couple of years now and couldn't be more satisfied! All the amazing and hard working people who do the best they can to get you what you need, when you need it. A huge thanks to all the brands that support me and the band's work, I couldn't have done it without you. I can't wait to get on the road as soon as possible."

GAEREA uses Czarcie Kopyto, Vratim, Murat Diril Cymbals, Raj Drumsticks, Mapex Drums and Cympad.

GAEREA - Conspiranoia (Drum Playthrough) : 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIA7Qsc7PKg






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.

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

Studio/recording: Demigod Recordings (PT)
Mix/Master: Miguel Tereso

ORDERS:
Order the album here: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/gaerea-limbo

VIDEO:

Watch the latest videoclip "Urge": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25BHJ66oSzM




MORE INFORMATION ON GAEREA AT:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.GAEREA.PT
Facebook Page: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GAEREA/
INSTAGRAM: HTTP: https://www.instagram.com/gaerea_/
Youtube Channel: [ LINK ]
BANDCAMP Site: HTTP://WWW.GAEREA.BANDCAMP.COM/

Contact: AGENT.GAEREA@GMAIL.COM
BOOKING: TITO.DTA@GMAIL:COM

WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL



WORMWOOD - "ARKIVET" PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
[2021.04.01]

The Swedish melodic folk/black metal-band WORMWOOD have announced that their highly anticipated new album "ARKIVET", is now up for pre-order!

"ARKIVET" IS AVAILABLE IN 5 DIFFERENT FORMATS:
-CD
-Signed CD
-Black Vinyl
-Transparent White Vinyl
-Marble Silver/White Vinyl
Also, the vinyls includes a novel for "The Archive" written by Swedish author Mikael Strömberg Författare
, both in Swedish and English
The album is now set for release on July 16th 2021.

PRE-ORDER HERE: https://orcd.co/arkivet

WORMWOOD SHARE TRACK-BY-TRACK INFO AND THOUGHTS

WORMWOOD have shared some thoughts and info regarding each of the 7 tracks on the new album.

[ CLICK ON EACH PICTURE TO ENLARGE ]





(EDIT | The song "The White Arkive" name changed to "The Archive" due to legal issues)

The band comments about the new album details and concept: "In an early stage of planning for the new album we wanted to expand our creative world further outside of the music and the videos.
We came up with the idea to release something in a written form that was set in the same fictional universe as our lyrical concept. And we knew just the right guy that could take our visions and make it to something of his own, something that we now are about to release together.
The first edition of the vinyl versions includes the novel “ARKIVET/ THE ARCHIVE”, A book written by Swedish author Mikael Strömberg, it comes in a 32 page 12” booklet. Both in Swedish and English.
Mikael Strömberg is a very talented multi published author in the horror genre.
Check him out, follow him at social media and have a look at his previous work. FB - Mikael Strömberg Författare | IG - @mikaelstromberg_ "



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



The first edition of new merch is available for pre-orders here:
https://wormwood-official.bandcamp.com/merch



FOLLOW WORMWOOD ON:
Webpage: http://www.wormwood-official.com 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WormwoodSWE 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WormwoodSWE 
Bandcamp: https://wormwood-official.bandcamp.com/album/ghostlands-wounds-from-a-bleeding-earth 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wormwoodofficial/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/officialwormwood 

Contact: officialwormwood@gmail.com

DISLOYAL
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: DEATH METAL

DISLOYAL - FINISH RECORDING "DIVINE MIASMATA"!
[2021.04.26]

Polish death metal maniacs DISLOYAL have finished recording their forthcoming 5th full-length album “Divine Miasmata”!

The Band comments: "We have some great news!!
First of all we just came back from Monroe Sound Studio where we’ve recorded all the vocal tracks on the upcoming album "Divine Miasmata", so at the moment we have everything 100% recorded and waiting for the mixing. Just like it was with “Godless” album, the person responsible for the production, mixing and mastering stays Arkadiusz Aro Jablonski. As we mentioned before the 5th album will consist of 8 new tracks and two covers: Death – “Altering The Future” and Immolation – “Father, You’re Not A Father”. We are absolutely stoked with the sound we’ve managed to achieve with Aro and we think you are going to be impressed with the final results!

The second announcement is even more important to us. We have parted ways with Kriss, who recorded vocals for “Godless”, thank you so much for your great work and endless support bro, we wish you only the best in all your future endeavors.
And please welcome Konstantin Kolesnikov (Constantine Kocyt) as our new vocalist, who also performs in his bands Kocytos and Straylant. Konstantin has joined Disloyal as a session vocalist even before the recording, and some of you could witness him on stage with us during Godless Infamia Tour 2019-2020, but now we officially confirm him as a full-time member of the band. He is an extremely talented and charismatic singer on stage and he’s done a great work in studio. Welcome on board, brother!
So, that’s it for now. We are presenting to you some new photos from the studio and we will keep you updated on everything related to the upcoming album. Cheers!"



The artwork was created by NaphulaArt.

"Divine Miasmata" tracklist:
1. Silent Revolution
2. The Black Pope
3. 1347-1352
4. Stella Peccatorum
5. Betrayed Faith
6. Religion Of Warfare
7. Ravens Of Starvation
8. The Ascension Of Abaddon
9. Altering The Future (Bonus - Death cover)
10. Father, You’re Not A Father (Bonus - Immolation cover)

All the lyrics were written by Wojciech Mytnik, who wrote for Disloyal before and who has contributed his words to some of the songs in “The Kingdom Of Plague” and “Godless” albums.
All the music was written by the band's guitarist and musical mastermind Artyom Serdyuk (Deathbringer, Woe Unto Me, Amentia, Thy Disease).

Disloyal is planning to finish the mixing of the album in Monroe Sound Studio (Poland) during the first half of 2021.


MORE INFO ON DISLOYAL AT THIS LINKS:
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/disloyalband
BANDCAMP: http://www.disloyal-godless.bandcamp.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/disloyal_official/
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/disloyalband

CONTACT: disloyalgodless@gmail.com

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COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: SYMPHONIC EXTREME METAL



NEKRONOS PROMOTION HELL INTERVIEW WITH ZORN:
Interview conducted by RüPä Gonçalves [2017.09.28]

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AT:
http://nekronospromotion.blogspot.pt/2017/09/zornheym-interview-with-nekronos.html

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