Tuesday 27 June 2023

2023.11.04 - OESTE UNDERGROUND FEST VI - 2023 - MALVEIRA - Portugal



OESTE UNDERGROUND FEST VI - 2023 @ MALVEIRA
DATA : 4 DE NOVEMBRO 2023 (Sábado)

Realiza-se no próximo dia 4 de Novembro 2023, no Pavilhão Multiusos da Malveira (concelho de Mafra, distrito de Lisboa), a sexta edição do festival de Metal e Hardcore Oeste Underground Fest.

De cariz solidário, dado que visa auxiliar os bombeiros locais, o evento será constituído por nada menos do que 7 bandas portuguesas, 1 turca e 1 de malta, praticantes da melhor música pesada que atualmente se faz na Europa.

O alinhamento já se encontra fechado, tendo como cabeças-de-cartaz os espanhois The Ancient Arrival, Angelcrypt de Malta, ainda, tocam os Revolution Within , Hochiminh, Morbid Death, Bleeding Display, The Chapter, Horús e Malade, num pacote de luxo que, sem dúvida, irá satisfazer os fãs de Metal e Hardcore.


[6a EDIÇÂO]

"É com muito orgulho que mostramos o artwork para a 6ª edição do Oeste Underground Fest, mais uma vez um excelente trabalho do Pedro Sena - Lordigan. Este cartaz retrata um mito da Malveira, onde se falava que para além da magia negra que se fazia aqui, também se dizia que existia um lobisomem, porque durante a noite apareciam animais esventrados, e claro com o convento de Mafra e com 6 bombeiros, cada um representando cada edição." A Organização



INFORMAÇÃO UTIL:

LOCAL: Pavilhão Multiusos da Malveira - Malveira - Portugal
COORDENADAS GPS: 38.936564,-9.260772 | 38°56'11.6"N 9°15'38.8"W

Evento de beneficência para os Bombeiros Voluntários da Malveira

BANDAS ANUNCIADAS:

THE ANCIENT ARRIVAL |ESPANHA| (Death-Core):
https://www.facebook.com/thancientarrival
ANGELCRYPT |MALTA| (Melodic Death Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/angelcrypt
MORBID DEATH |PORTUGAL| (Melodic Death Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/morbid.death.oficial
M.O.R.G. |PORTUGAL| (Thrash Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/MORGthrash
BLEEDING DISPLAY |PORTUGAL| (Death Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/bleedingdisplay.official
HOCHIMINH |PORTUGAL| (Industria/Metalcore/Grove Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/HochiminH2001
THE CHAPTER |PORTUGAL| (Doom/Death/Gothic Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/Thechaptermusic
HORUS |PORTUGAL| (Groove Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/horusmetalband
MALADE |PORTUGAL| (Post Death Metal):
https://www.facebook.com/bandmalade



BILHETES E PACKS:
Já podes encomendar a t-shirt do festival e o bilhete, ou então em pack.
Encomenda através de;
oeste.under.fest@gmail.com  ou pedro.oeste.under.fest@gmail.com


VIDEOS:

THE ANCIENT ARRIVAL (ESPANHA): Veil of Deception: Videoclip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoUi-LQxxfM 



ANGELCRYPT (MALTA): Forever Hero : Videoclip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYznLWVB0bQ



MORBID DEATH: The Perfect Lie: Videoclip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXwVn6rqsm4




MAIS INFORMAÇÂO SOBRE O FESTIVAL:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/oesteundergroundfest
EVENTO FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/435508922073417

Monday 26 June 2023

Band of the NeKroWEEK - HATE - Poland - Death Black Metal

HATE
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: DEATH BLACK METAL




NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are HATE (Death Black Metal), without a doubt one of the best expressions within their musical genre! This band had a tremendous influence over forming Polish metal scene in the nineties!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!

Check the latest videoclip "Exiles of Pantheon" from the album "Rugia" out now
via Metal Blade Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCjOzrrcIag




MORE ABOUT HATE AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HATEOFFICIAL 
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/HATEOFFICIAL
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/HATEBAND
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/HATEPOLAND 

BOOKING / CONTACT:
THE FLAMING ARTS AGENCY
info@theflamingarts.eu

OFFICIAL MERCH STORE:
https://hate.animate-records.com/


"RUGIA" DETAILS:



[Album artwork by: Daniel Rusilowicz]

Rugia track-listing
1. Rugia
2. The Wolf Queen
3. Exiles of Pantheon
4. Saturnus
5. Awakening the Gods Within
6. Resurgence
7. Velesian Guard
8. Sun of Extinction
9. Sacred Dnieper

ORDER "RUGIA":
www.metalblade.com/hate



No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland’s HATE. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on Rugia, their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. “It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record, ‘Auric Gates Of Veles’ (2019), both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you,” states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band’s line-up also helped contribute to Rugia‘s unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. “Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil’s technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon’s, and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage.”

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wiesłaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michał Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band’s sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. “Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months.” Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through, it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band’s long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. “Well, the fire is still burning! I’m proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that’s lasted for a long time in spite of numerous line-up changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us.”




HATE BIOGRAPHY

No one combines death and black metal quite like Poland's Hate. With unflinching viciousness and a sense of atmosphere unique to the band, on Rugia, their twelfth full-length, they push the boundaries of their craft even further. "It was clear to me that it should build upon and evolve from our previous record 'Auric Gates Of Veles' (2019) both musically and lyrically. However, every Hate record stands as a separate journey, and never twice to the same place. You never know exactly where it will lead you" states vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, who has led the band since 1991. Fresh blood in the band's lineup also helped contribute to Rugia's unique sound. Pavulon (drums), who had played with the band since 2014, was forced to step down from the band due to serious health issues. The band tapped Nar-Sil (Neolith, Virgin Snatch, Embrional) to take his place. "Working with a new drummer this time around was a fascinating experience for me. Nar-Sil's technique and presence are quite different from Pavulon's and that definitely comes across. I believe we managed to construct a refreshing new chapter to our discography, composing nine truly sinister onslaughts of pure rage."

Writing for Rugia commenced shortly after Auric Gates of Veles was released. However, Hate soon began to tour extensively in support of their then new opus, and the production of new music was put on the back burner. But come 2020 and the COVID pandemic, the band's touring plans with Belphegor and Suffocation were abruptly cut short. With this unexpected infusion of free time, the band decided to buckle down and finish writing the material they were working on.

Sinner and Nar-Sil were joined by Domin on lead guitar and Tiermes on bass, who played with the band live since 2018, to complete the lineup. "Although I wrote the riffs, main arrangements and lyrics, we all worked on what you hear on Rugia. We put the pieces together and re-arranged fragments as a team. Our albums are always a collective effort and Rugia was no different," asserts Sinner. Sound-wise, they were mainly inspired by nineties extreme metal, both black and death, and they wanted to keep their sound as organic as possible. Warts and all. "It sounds quite harsh, very dynamic and unrestrained. It also has a strong ambient element to it that emphasizes the material's tone and dark atmosphere. The rhythm section is more death metal influenced this time around, which harkens back to our roots. You could say that most of the songs on this album are 'pagan death metal' - a combination of epic riffs and ferocious blasting rhythms." One thing that might come as a surprise to fans is the manner in which Sinner uses his voice, which is a lot more sophisticated than on previous records. "I tried to make my voice sound at three different timbres, or even different people behind the microphone. Sometimes the voices are combined together, sometimes they are more like separate vocal lines. I wanted to build this enriched narrative, and at our shows, I think Tiermes will help me with some of the vocal lines to bring that effect to a live surrounding."

Lyrically, the album sees the band continue to delve into the depths of Slavonic mysticism. "Generally, all the songs on the album are dedicated to the ancient Slavic world - great migrations, wars, battles, and the struggle for survival. But there is also a philosophical level to it, which is very important. Slavic mythology is a collection of universal stories touching upon fundamental issues that we all encounter in our lives. Therefore it is a frame that allows me to write about contemporary problems that I encounter myself from a different perspective. Along the way, I discovered my pagan soul and I encourage people to do the same. I think everybody has this deeper, more profound identity based on understanding our unity with nature, something that goes beyond all the civilizations we have built." The album title is taken from the archaic name of a German island on the Baltic Sea now called Rügen. In ancient times, Rügen or Rugia, was a site of holy pilgrimage to the pagan Slavic people. It was the very heart of the western Slavic faith, housing the fabled stronghold of Arkona. The album is at its core a tribute to Rugia and its tribes and the culture they created.

The band elected to once again track the album in the Hertz Recording Studio in Poland, and it was recorded, mixed and mastered by the Wiesłaski Brothers (Behemoth, Decapitated). Everything was laid down over about two to three weeks, with longtime collaborator Michał Staczkun providing the ambient elements of the band's sound. The only struggle came about at the mixing stage, where the final character of the record emerges. "Here we encountered many problems, contradictory visions too. The producers had their own idea for the overall sound, which differed from what I had in mind, so we were trying to find a good compromise and it took us a few months." Given how strongly the personality of the record shines through it is safe to say that the compromise reached was definitely in its best interest, standing as perhaps the best sounding record in the band's long career. Hate is also celebrating thirty years of activity with Rugia, Sinner affirming he is as driven as ever. "Well, the fire is still burning! I'm proud that I have built a band with such strong energy, that's lasted for a long time in spite of numerous lineup changes and obstacles in our way. We are still here and we create with ever growing consciousness and dedication. The energy speaks through us. Honestly, I think of the band as something much bigger and more profound than the individual people involved in it over any given period of time. I believe we create a channel for energies that surpass us."


Photo credit: Daniel Rusilowicz


Hate line-up:
ATF Sinner – vocals, guitars
Domin – guitars
Nar-Sil – drums
Tiermes – bass


COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY

ALBUMS:
Deamon Qui Fecit Terram,
1996
Lord is Avenger,
1998
Cain's Way,
2001
Awakening of the Liar,
2003
Anaclasis – A Haunting Gospel of Malice & Hatred,
2005
Morphosis,
2008
Erebos,
2010
Solarflesh – A Gospel of Radiant Divinity,
2013
Crusade:Zero,
2015
Tremendum,
2017
Auric Gates of Veles,
2019
Rugia,
2021


VIDEO ALBUM:
the Litanies of Satan, 2004


COMPILATIONS:
Evil Decade of Hate,
2000
Gateways To Hell: Tribute To Slayer,
2000
Holy Dead Trinity,
2001


DEMOS:
Abhorrence,
1992
Evil Art,
1994
The Unwritten Law, 1995


EPS:
Victims,
1999

NeKro Presentation

Monday 19 June 2023

Band of the NeKroWEEK - DIABOLICAL - Sweden - Death Black Metal

DIABOLICAL
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: DEATH BLACK METAL



NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are DIABOLICAL (Swedish Death Black Metal), one of the best bands in their genre, this with such outstanding quality. DIABOLICAL are constantly progressing, refusing to do the expected!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!


Check out the videoclip for "Betrayal" from the latest album "Eclipse"
[ Out via Indie Recordings]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmUYtfKXQNk




MORE ABOUT THE BAND @ THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.DIABOLICAL.SE 
FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DIABOLICALOFFICIAL 
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/DIABOLICALOFFICIAL 
LABEL: HTTP://WWW.INDIERECORDINGS.NO

GENERAL CONTACT: INFO@DIABOLICAL.SE 

BOOKING CONTACT:
DAGNA@AKWENAMUSIC.COM 



DIABOLICAL - Eclipse



ORDER CD, LP & MERCH:
https://store.diabolical.se

Tracklist:
1. We Are Diabolical
2. Betrayal
3. Black Sun
4. Failure
5. Inception
6. Hunter
7. Tyranni
8. The Fire Within
9. Requiem

DIABOLICAL BIOGRAPHY:

More than twenty years after their formation in northern Sweden, innovative blackened death metallers DIABOLICAL proves to be more vital than ever and puts forth “Eclipse”, a concept album reflecting on the dark side of humanity that forces the listener to explore his own diabolical side. The album is a tour de force with spitting musical and aesthetic complexity swirling around a dense soundscape of excellently distilled and refined ideas, altogether forming a rare display of musical craftsmanship equaled by very few contemporary metal bands.

DIABOLICAL was founded in Sundsvall, Sweden back in 1996, and has since released 5 full-length albums, in addition to two EP’s. Ever since then they have followed no one, and no one has followed them. Already with their early efforts “Deserts of Desolation” (mini album, 2000) and “Synergy” (2001), DIABOLICAL stood out as something different from the death metal bands coming up at the time, representing something unwilling to be categorized easily. Quickly following the release of their second full length, they toured throughout Europe several times during 2002-2003 presenting their repertoire.

Returning in 2008 with full force they delivered a milestone in their discography. Taking their innovative death metal a huge step further, they flung the listener into the darkest corners of the human mind, bringing to life restrained aggression and hunger for vengeance in “The Gallery of Bleeding Art”. The album received brilliant reviews and was followed by headline tours throughout Europe.

In January 2011 “Ars Vitae” was released, containing 17 tracks from different parts of the band’s career.

2013 saw the release of the band’s most ambitious album thus far. “Neogenesis” stood out as something truly unique. The album raised the bar for concept albums as it in addition to being a music album, it was also a novel. Binding every song with a chapter of the book, the music, lyrics, storytelling and philosophy of “Neogenesis” blends together to create a profound experience that left a deep impression on fans and press. Reviews were raving and the following European headline tours were hugely successful. The band appeared at many festivals, toured the UK and toured Europe again supporting Borknagar in 2016.

On their previous release, the “Umbra” EP (2016), DIABOLICAL continued to craft inventive music, moving seamlessly between crushingly heavy and dark to delicate and ethereal. But “Umbra” was a mere foreshadowing of what was to come. Produced again by vocalist/guitarist Sverker Widgren at Wing Studios in Stockholm, the new and 6th album “Eclipse” picks up where “Umbra” left off and once again DIABOLICAL manages to top their previous efforts.

With nine gracefully raging songs, “Eclipse” presents DIABOLICAL as a mature and sophisticated band ascending to new heights.


LineUp:
Sverker Widgren -
Guitars - Main Vocals
Carl Stjärnlöv -
Guitars - Vocals
Dan Darforth -
Bass, Vocals
Jonathan Persson -
Drums

Discography:
Eclipse (2019)
Umbra (2016) [EP]
Neogenesis (2013)
Ars Vitae (2011)
The Gallery Of Bleeding Art (2008)
A Thousand Deaths (2002)
Synergy (2001)
Deserts Of Desolation (2000)

Monday 12 June 2023

Band of the NeKroWEEK - DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS - Poland - Black Death Metal

DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: BLACK DEATH METAL




NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek band DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS (Poland) some of the
most innovative modern black / death metal acts, a band of extreme metal excellence!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!

The lyric video  for "Interregnvm" from the latest EP "Postmortem Whispering Crows":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2-9Tv_Abwg 




MORE ABOUT THE BAND @ THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.DEVILISH-IMPRESSIONS.COM 
FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DEVILISHIMPRESSIONS
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DEVILISHIMPRESSIONS 

CONTACT / BOOKING:
BOOKING / BAND CONTACT | QUAZARRE
E-MAIL: QUAZARRE@WP.PL



DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS "POSTMORTEM WHISPERING CROWS" NEW EP DETAILS!

Polish melodic black / death metal mavericks DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS recently announced the signing with Non Serviam Records.

"Postmortem Whispering Crows" has been released on September 13th 2019.

ORDER NOW:
Webshop: https://bit.ly/2YKSb4D
Bandcamp: https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/postmortem-whispering-crows


Music wise "Postmortem Whispering Crows" simply continues where “The I” left off. Having introduced some rock-like solos on the latest full-length these unreleased tracks seem to be characterized by even more open approach to the genre. "Postmortem Whispering Crows" is an epic journey across black death metal with the band's own, unique flare to it.

Quazarre (vocals / guitars) comments:
“One of my all-time greatest inspirations has always been literature of The Young Poland (a modernist period in Polish literature, covering roughly the years between 1890 and 1918). The movement promoted trends of decadence, neo-romanticism, symbolism, catastrophism and impressionism. Having quoted ‘Dzieci Szatana’ (Satans Kinder) by one of the period’s visionary Stanisław Przybyszewski within the lyrics of our “Adventvs” EP, it’s been a logical way for me to immerse both ‘The I’ and ‘Postmortem Whispering Crows’ EP even deeper into the decadent world of other haunted figures associated with the philosophy of their leader. The quoted authors following the period’s concept believed in decadence, an end of all culture, the conflict between humans and their civilization, and the concept of art as the highest value.”

"Postmortem Whispering Crows" track listing:
1. Dvma
2. Cingvlvm Diaboli
3. Interregnvm


Produced, mixed and mastered at Impressive-Art Studio
Artwork, design and layout by Infected Minds
Band photo by Robert Zembrzycki

DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS BIOGRAPHY

Formed in the year 2000, initially as a studio project and transformed into a live act in 2006, Devilish Impressions is a dominant four-piece Epic Black Death metal band that’s quickly pummeling through the genre and making their way to fans and media around the globe.

Since the horde’s first day, the notion of freedom of choice and will has been a highly prevalent belief and theme amongst the band’s music, imagery and overall message. Devilish Impressions united and began the process of shaping up their spirit and self-consciousness making their initial presence with their debut demo “Eritis sicut Deus; Verbum Diaboli Manet in Aeternum; Vox Vespertilio Act I – Moon Var Dies Irae” which received great attention from fans after the band self-released it in 2002.

Once Devilish Impressions made their introduction to the metal community, they followed up their debut release with their first full-length titled “Plurima Mortis Imago” released in 2006 via Conquer Records. The sophomore release proved to push the band onward as they joined forces with Aeternus for the European “Ageless Void Tour 2006”. A lot of great exposure landed Devilish Impressions a spot as direct support for Marduk on the “Swords in The East” Eastern European run in 2007. After solid touring opportunities and album promotion, Devilish Impressions returned to the studio in May of 2007 to record their forthcoming album titled “Diabolicanos – Act III: Armageddon” which was mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio (Belphegor, Krisiun, Dew Scented).

Before release of their full-length sophomore album, Devilish Impressions appeared at the Red Alert Festival supporting bands like Deicide, Suffocation, Benediction and Immolation. The band followed up by ending 2007 with a headliner run across Eastern Europe on the “Verbum Diaboli Tour 2007”. Once “Diabolicanos – Act III: Armageddon” was released in 2008 via Conquer Records, international praise was given by fans and press to the band for the record, and allowed Devilish Impressions to reach new heights in their career. The band followed up with the great success of the album by landing a support slot on “The Apostasy European Tour” with Behemoth and Suicide Silence as well as embarking on a tour with Dismember in the UK and Ireland.

In 2008, Devilish Impressions was invited to partake on select shows of “Wacken Road Show 2008” with Overkill, Tristania, Samael and Enslaved. This opened up a solid platform for the band to release “Diabolicanos – Act III: Armageddon” via Empire Records and greatly expand the reach of the band’s music. The band followed up this release with a joint home country tour called “Rebel Angels Tour Vol. 3” with Hate. The rest of 2008 proved to be extremely proactive for the band as they supported Satyricon, were offered a co-headliner slot with Rage at Pro Rock Festival and also appeared at Metal Heads Mission Festival with Moonspell, Gorgoroth and Samael.

Once the band had reached this level in their career, they took time to get back into the studio to work on their third full-length album. A lot of time and energy was put into the new album, and “Simulacra” was released in 2012 via Lifeforce Records (EU/North America), Icaros Records (Poland), MSR Productions (Russia, CIS) and Mort Productions (China). The album was voted one of the best melodic black metal/metalgaze album at the 2012 Metal Storm Awards, and of course coupled with ample press and fan feedback from around the globe. This also got the attention of The Flaming Arts Agency that allowed the band to explore many new opportunities.

Devilish Impressions took to the road heavily in support of “Simulacra” and appeared at notable festivals and predominant tour listed below:
· Hard Rock Laager (w/ Samael, Melechesh)
· Carpathian Alliance (co-headliner w/ Dark Funeral, Carpathian Forest)
· Castle Party
· Brutal East
· “Fear No Gods of The East Tour 2013”
· Wave Gotik Treffen (w/ Paradise Lost, Lacrimosa)
· Metal Fest Open Air (w/ Helloween, Accept, Sodom, Down, Satyricon, Destruction)


In the summer of 2013, Devilish Impressions ramped up for their next studio session and made plans to re-enter Hertz Studio for their forthcoming “Adventvs” EP. The new material was mixed and mastered by Arkadiusz Malczewski at Sound Division Studio (Behemoth, Decapitated). To round off a grandioso release, Devilish Impressions had their 2002 demo “Eritis Sicvt Devs” re-mastered and paired with “Adventvs”. The combined album released in 2014 features over an hour of brand new and never before heard material showcasing experimental black metal at its finest. Soon after Devilish Impressions went on the road in support of “Adventvs”, they got the attention from Hammerheart Records that released “Adventvs” as 12” MLP in February 2015.

The emissaries of the devil took the surge of action with the album and hit the road once again, spreading their message across the motherland as part of the tour with Christ Agony and Beheaded. Shortly after, the band appeared at NCM Festival Vol. 4 (co-headliner w/ Vader) and Dark Fest II (w/ Vader, Decapitated, Hate and more). This left the passion raging on all levels and gave Devilish Impressions an easy return to the studio in May 2015 to commence the recording sessions for “The I” – the band’s fourth full-length album which is said to be their darkest, heaviest and most intriguing offering to date. The record features special guest appearances by Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) and Ares (Aeternus, ex-Gorgoroth, ex-Immortal).

The title chosen, “The I”, for the record is not only a phonetic acronym of the band’s name, but above all it reflects the manifesto they stand for since the Horde’s inception in the year 2000 – the notion of freedom of choice and will. A supremacy of an individual over any external factors being imposed on us by others, with special emphasis on religion and its convictions, dogmas and paradigms. “The I” is a rebellious manifesto targeted against all those who stand opposed to anything that drives us towards individual perfection.

Ahead of the album’s release Devilish Impressions announced a long awaited tour for their legion of fans in China and Taiwan supporting the “Simulacra” record, released in China through Mort Productions in September 2016. The trek lasted for nearly a month and is believed to be the most extensive tour any foreign metal band had ever played there.

In the meantime, Devilish Impressions joins the roster of New York based Extreme Management Group alongside notable bands such as Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Origin, Cryptopsy, Atheist, Rings Of Saturn, King Parrot, Internal Bleeding and many more. With the newfound partnership, both sides worked together in making the band’s future endeavors the most prominent and impactful with their fans respectively and the rest of the metal genre.

“The I” album hits the stores on September 22nd 2017, again via Lifeforce Records. Released to a rave reviews worldwide it enables Devilish Impressions to hit the road with Norway’s Endezzma for a row of gigs across their motherland. This was followed by the group’s headlining appearance at Metal Head’s Mission / Black Sea Storm Festival 2018.

In January 2019 Devilish Impressions headlined Dark Winter Meeting Festival in Malta. June saw them touring South Asia, this time around reaching out to fans in Indonesia (The Karnival Festival, co-headliner with Pestilence), Hong Kong and Singapore.

Upon their return from Asia Devilish Impressions announced signing with Non Serviam Records for the release of “Postmortem Whispering Crows” EP – a follow up to their critically acclaimed 4th studio record “The I”. Music wise “Postmortem Whispering Crows” simply continues where “The I” left off. Having introduced some rock-like solos on the latest full-length these unreleased tracks seem to be characterized by even more open approach to the genre. “Postmortem Whispering Crows” set to be out in September 13th 2019 is an epic journey across Black Death Metal with the band’s own, unique flare to it.

The band has recently confirmed its appearance at Metal Mine Festival in August (w/ Asphyx, Harakiri For The Sky) with European tour in the making.

DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS are:
Quazarre: vocals / guitars
Isemal: guitars
Avernatvs: drums
Tzar: bass



 

Monday 5 June 2023

Band of the NeKroWEEK - DEMONICAL - Sweden - Death Metal

DEMONICAL
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: DEATH METAL




NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are DEMONICAL. Without a doubt one of the best Swedish death metal bands of these days founded by former Centinex members. A band that will surely please fans of old school death metal.
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!

Check ou the lyric video for "Into Victory" from the band latest EP with the same tile
out via Agonia Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwLhvAmRBFQ




MORE ABOUT DEMONICAL AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL SITE: HTTP://WWW.DEMONICAL.NET
FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DEMONICALOFFICIAL
OFFICIAL MERCH: HTTP://WWW.DEMONICALMERCH.NET
LIVE BLOG: HTTP://DEMONICALOFFICIAL.BLOGSPOT.COM

MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING AGENCY:
DREAMTIDE MUSIC MANAGEMENT & BOOKING AGENCY
DREAMTIDEMUSIC@HOTMAIL.COM
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"MASS DESTROYER" DETAILS!

Sweden's prolific death metallers DEMONICAL have released their new album entitled "Mass Destroyer"!

Agonia Records have released May 6th, 2022 the seventh full-length album from DEMONICAL.

"Mass Destroyer" Tracklisting:
01. We Conquer the Throne
02. Sun Blackened
03. Fallen Mountain
04. Wrathspawn
05. Dodsmarsch
06. Lifeslave
07. Cemented in Ire
08. By Hatred Bound

Recorded at Glashuset and Sellnoise Studios by Johan Hjelm and Jonas Arnberg
Mixed and mastered at Tri-Lamb Studios by Karl Daniel Liden
Album art by Mark Riddick
Photos by Jens Ryden

ORDER "MASS DESTROYER":
https://www.agoniarecords.com/massdestroyer




"Into Victory" Tracklisting:
1. Into Victory
2.
Somebody Put Something In My Drink (Ramones cover)

Formats:
- CD
- Digital

Produced by DEMONICAL, Johan Hjelm and Jonas Arnberg
Recorded at Studio Glashuset and Sellnoise Studios
Mixed and mastered by Ronnie Bjornstrom at BLP Studios

ORDER: HERE
or: https://www.demonicalmerch.net/

Full Stream: https://youtu.be/Qu34oG8IAtc
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[ Photo by Jens Ryden ]

DEMONICAL are:
Charlie Fryksell -
Vocals
Martin Schulman -
Bass
Johan Haglund -
Guitars
Eki Kumpulainen -
Guitars
Ronnie Bergerstal -
Drums

DEMONICAL BIOGRAPHY:

Demonical was spawned in March 2006 by former Centinex members Johan Jansson (guitars & vocals), Martin Schulman (bass) and Ronnie Bergerstål (drums) with a mission to return to the roots of death metal and deliver a sheer dose of darkness and brutality.

The first audio assault, a four-track promo attack entitled “Bloodspell Divine”, was recorded at Necromorbus Studios during July the same year. In November 2006, Demonical added vocalist Ludvig Engellau to the line-up (because Johan wanted to fully concentrate on the six-string axe) and signed a worldwide multi-album deal with the German label Cyclone Empire.

The band’s first full-length album, “Servants of The Unlight”, was recorded at both Black Lounge and Necromorbus Studios during January and February 2007 and released in April the same year.

In November 2007, Temple of Darkness released a limited Demonical/Absu 7″ EP featuring one track from the “Bloodspell Divine” promo. In December 2007, the band parted ways with vocalist Ludvig Engellau due to musical and personal reasons.

Demonical continued for a few months with various session vocalists until late March 2008, when Sverker “Widda” Widgren came on board as the new fulltime frontman.

The band's second full-length album, “Hellsworn”, was recorded at Necromorbus Studios between December 2008 and February 2009 and released by Cyclone Empire in May 2009.

A split 7″ EP called “Imperial Anthems Vol.1” with Paganizer was released by Cyclone Empire in early 2010. This limited vinyl featured an exclusive Demonical track recorded at the “Hellsworn” session.

In September 2010, Demonical once again entered Necromorbus Studios in order to record “Death Infernal”, their anticipated third full-length album. The album was recorded throughout the fall and released in Europe by Cyclone Empire (April 2011) and in North America by Metal Blade (July 2011).

During the fall of 2011, drummer Ronnie Bergerstål decided to leave the band due to scheduling conflicts and he was replaced by Fredrik Widigs. After “Death Infernal” was released the band decided to add a second guitarist for live situations. A few session members were used at several tours until Daniel Gustavsson joined as a full-time member during the summer 2012.

The first half of 2013 was spent at both Necromorbus and Wing Studios in Stockholm with the recordings of the bands fourth album, “Darkness Unbound”. After the recording a line-up change took place with Johan Haglund replacing Johan Jansson and Ämir Batar replacing Fredrik Widigs. “Darkness Unbound” was released worldwide in November 2013. A limited split 7”EP with Nunslaughter, entitled “European Deathcharge”, was released in July 2014 in support of both bands joint co-headlining tour.

In December 2014, Demonical both parted ways with drummer Ämir Batar and guitarist Daniel Gustavsson as well as inked a new worldwide deal with Agonia Records. The first release for their new label-home, a four track MCD entitled “Black Flesh Redemption”, was recorded at Wing Studios in early 2015 and released in April. The recording featured session members Eki Kumpulainen on guitar and Kennet Englund on drums.

In early 2017, the band parted with long time vocalist Sverker Widgren, due to time- and priority related matters, and replaced him with Alexander Högbom. At the same time guitarist Eki Kumpulainen and drummer Kennet Englund became permanent members of Demonical making the band a solid and stable unity ready for the things to come. During the fall of 2017, Demonical recorded their fifth full-length album entitled “Chaos Manifesto” - together with the award-winning Swedish producer Karl Daniel Lidén - for a March 2018 release through Agonia Records.

In the summer of 2019, both vocalist Alexander Högbom and drummer Kennet Englund decided to leave the band due to time- and motivation related issues once the touring cycle was finished. Demonical recorded their sixth album, “World Domination”, during the summer 2020. The album was released in October 2020, and it marked the return of original drummer Ronnie Bergerstål and debut for new vocalist Christofer Säterdal.

As the worldwide pandemic was raging across the globe during 2020 and 2021, all planned shows and tours were cancelled. Instead of just sitting and waiting for better times, the band focused on writing new material and the result became “Mass Destroyer”, the seventh full-length. “Mass Destroyer” was recorded during the summer of 2021 with the same production team as last time, resulting in a fresh and dynamic disc packed with Stockholm style death metal.

The album came out in May 2022 and was supported by tours and several festival appearances.

In October 2022, Agonia Records released “In League with Death”, a five track EP featuring rare and unreleased material.

In early 2023, vocalist Christofer Säterdal left the band due to family related matters and was replaced by Charlie Fryksell. A new two track EP, “Into Victory”, was released in March 2023 presenting the new line-up and showcasing the bands path forward.

/ Last updated: March 2023