WORMWOOD
COUNTRY: SWEDEN
GENRE: MELODIC BLACK METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are WORMWOOD.
A Swedish metal band who explore different sounds within the genres
of Melodic Black Metal with a mix of Folk Metal. WORMWOOD
delivers a refined
Blend of Dark Melodies, Crushing Riffs, Technical Percussion over
Ethereal Landscapes of sound in a unique mix of puissant heartfelt melancholie
and melodie.
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you have heard!
WORMWOOD
returns with the follow up to it's highly praised predecessors "Nattarvet"
and "Arkivet". There is no doubt that
WORMWOOD
musically has taken another big step forward, both in terms of songwriting
and performance. Nothing is left to chance, and everything is refined down
to the smallest detail, and this without sacrificing the bands unmistakable
raw sound. A must for fans of blackened metal with a craze for folk music.
ORDER "THE STAR":
Click:
https://orcd.co/the-star "The Star" Tracklist: 1. STJARNFALL 2. A DISTANT GLOW 3. LIMINAL 4. GALACTIC BLOOD 5. THOUSAND DOORLESS ROOMS 6. SUFFER EXISTENCE 7. RO
BIOGRAPHY:
Formed in 2014, Wormwood have had quite the musical journey. Starting off
as a black'n roll band, then turned into a melodic black metal band with folk
and rock influences. Now, they have advanced to their true form, which is an
unique take on Scandinavian black metal.
Lyrical themes goes from the vastness of the cosmos, northern lore, the
hardships of the 1800-hundreds and the fall of mankind.
DISCOGRAPHY: 2015: The Void: Stories from the Whispering Well
2017: Ghostlands: Wounds From A Bleeding Earth
2019: Nattarvet
2021: Arkivet*
2024 : The Star
2026 : Å [EP]
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WORMWOOD
lineup: Nine -
Vocals Tobias Rydsheim - Guitar Jerry Engstrom - Guitar Oskar Tornborg - Bass Simon Samuelsson - Drums
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
BLACK ALTAR, an old fashioned Polish Black Metal band, respected and
worshiped on the underground cult of the darkest metal forms! One of the best Polish examples of Black Metal and a
great reference of it's kind!
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Check the videoclip for "Infernal Damnation" [2026] from the "XXX Years ov Rituals Upon the Black Altar
" 1996-2026" to be released on Odium Records in October 2026:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgR141I8z8Y
"Drakonian Elitism" is a very special Opus in the form of a split release,
dedicated to the untold Mysteries of the Draconian Path, consisting of X new
anthems of Orthodox Black Metal Art lasting approximately 53 minutes.
Thus, severing every tie the participants have set until forth, to form a
deified monstrosity of terrors as well as an offering to the Victory of the
Draconian Ways, above, beyond and astride Life and Death, a journey within
theurgy and deification alike begins. HDHM!
OFERMOD /
ACHERONTAS /
BLACK ALTAR
"Drakonian Elitism" split Tracklist: 1. Ofermod - Intro 2. Ofermod - Vinum Sabathi 3. Ofermod - Agios Ischyros Belial 4. Ofermod - Atavistic Chants of Levitation 5. Black Altar -
Via Draconis 6. Black Altar -
In the Labyrinths of Sithra Achra 7. Black Altar - The Oracle of Divine Madness 8. Black Altar - Outro 9. Acherontas - Intra Psyche 10. Acherontas - Astra Magia
BLACK ALTAR 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
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
2nd album "Death Fanaticism" was released on cd by Odium Records.
2009
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
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.
Also mini album "Suicidal Salvation" was released by Darker Than Black
Records on digipack cd.
2017
Gefandi And 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
Gefandi And and Daemonum Subeunt left Black Altar.
2019
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
Black Altar is preparing for the first concerts in it's history.
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.
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"VICTORIOUS DEATH - LIVE IN LATIN
AMERICA" DETAILS:
Swedish death metal band DEMONICALwill
release their first ever live album, “Victorious Death - Live in Latin
America”, on August 30th 2024 (CD/MC/Digital) and September 27th 2024 (LP) via Agonia Records.
A licensed CD version for the Latin American market has emerge through Tumba Productions.
The debut live album of Swedish long-running death metal fiends DEMONICAL. "Victorious
Death - Live in Latin America" captures the band's thunderous live
performance from the eponymous region, recorded in September 2023.
Mixed at Wellbay Studios with Johan Hjelm. Mastered at
Pentagram Music Studios by George Emmanuel (Lucifer's Child,
ex-Rotting Christ, ex-Necormanita). Cover artwork by Chris Kiesling.
"Victorious Death - Live in Latin America" Tracklisting:
01.
Towards Greater Gods
02.
We Conquer the Throne
03.
Into Victory
04. Aeons Of Death
05.
The Order
06. Fallen Mountain
07.
Wrathspawn
08.
Unfold Thy Darkness
09.
Sun
Blackened
10.
My Kingdom Done
11.
All Will Perish
12.
By Hatred Bound
13.
Valkommen Undergang
14.
Somebody Put Something in My Drink
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
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
BLACK ALTAR, an old fashioned Polish Black Metal band, respected and
worshiped on the underground cult of the darkest metal forms! One of the best Polish examples of Black Metal and a
great reference of it's kind!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
"Drakonian Elitism" is a very special Opus in the form of a split release,
dedicated to the untold Mysteries of the Draconian Path, consisting of X new
anthems of Orthodox Black Metal Art lasting approximately 53 minutes.
Thus, severing every tie the participants have set until forth, to form a
deified monstrosity of terrors as well as an offering to the Victory of the
Draconian Ways, above, beyond and astride Life and Death, a journey within
theurgy and deification alike begins. HDHM!
OFERMOD /
ACHERONTAS /
BLACK ALTAR
"Drakonian Elitism" split Tracklist: 1. Ofermod - Intro 2. Ofermod - Vinum Sabathi 3. Ofermod - Agios Ischyros Belial 4. Ofermod - Atavistic Chants of Levitation 5. Black Altar -
Via Draconis 6. Black Altar -
In the Labyrinths of Sithra Achra 7. Black Altar - The Oracle of Divine Madness 8. Black Altar - Outro 9. Acherontas - Intra Psyche 10. Acherontas - Astra Magia
BLACK ALTAR 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
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
2nd album “Death Fanaticism” was released on cd by Odium Records.
2009
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
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.
Also mini album “Suicidal Salvation” was released by Darker Than Black
Records on digipack cd.
2017
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
Gefandi Ör Andlät and Daemonum Subeunt left Black Altar.
2019
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
Black Altar is preparing for the first concerts in it’s history.
BELPHEGOR COUNTRY: AUSTRIA
GENRE: DIABOLICAL DEATH BLACK METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are BELPHEGOR (Diabolical Death
Black Metal), one of the most extreme and blaspheme bands ever to come from Austrian lands. Belphegor are one of the most respected bands in their musical genre and a reference of excellence in extreme metal itself!
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SCARLET BEAST - LEVIATHAN DETAILS: Diabolical death black metal titans BELPHEGORhave
released a new single titled "Scarlet Beast - Leviathan" via Reigning Phoenix
Music.
With the release of "Scarlet Beast“ Leviathan", BELPHEGOR return at
their most menacing and deliberate, delivering a track that moves with the force
of an advancing colossus. Built upon lumbering, monolithic riffs and a
suffocating sense of inevitability, the single embodies a towering presence,
vast, unrelenting, and absolute.
"Scarlet Beast - Leviathan" does not chase speed; it commands submission.
Favoring tension, density, and sheer authority over velocity, the song fuses
ritualistic black metal atmosphere with the crushing weight of death metal. The
result is a sonic behemoth, oppressive, deliberate, and unstoppable, advancing
through scorched terrain with death trailing in its wake.
The single arrives as BELPHEGOR kick off
their North American "Praise The Beast" tour, carrying this new chapter
directly onto the stage. The track's immense weight and deliberate pacing
translate into a live experience built on tension and command, setting the tone
for a run that promises ritual intensity across the continent. STREAM, GET IT HERE:
https://belphegor.rpm.link/leviathanYT
Accompanying the single is a stark and uncompromising music video that
captures the essence of true darkness. Gritty and raw in execution, the visual
counterpart strips away artifice and embraces ritualistic imagery, shadow, and
decay. It is not spectacle, but invocation.
With "Scarlet Beast - Leviathan", BELPHEGOR once again
prove their mastery of controlled devastation. The beast does not rush. It
advances. And nothing stands in its path. Mixed & mastered by Tue Madsen, Antfarm Studio
All guitars, vocals & bass recorded at Studio Mischmaschine Oberalm,
Austria with Jake K.
Drums recorded in Michael Zech's Church Of Sound Studio Munich, Ger.
BELPHEGOR
recording line-up: Helmuth: Guitars, heretic grunts, bass Wolfgang "Wolf" R.: Guitars James S.: Drums
Music & Lyrics: Helmuth
"THE DEVILS" DETAILS!
Diabolical death metal squadron BELPHEGOR have
released their new album "The Devils" out via Nuclear Blast Records.
Once
again their trademark sounding "Diabolical Death Metal" will be brought
to the world. The outstanding
artwork was created by Greek artist Seth Siro Anton, with exalted design
elements influenced by renaissance and middle age paintings.
With "The Devils", long-running diabolical black death metal titans BELPHEGOR unleash
their twelfth studio album upon the masses, which proves to be one of the
strongest and most elaborate records in the groups career. Mixed & mastered at
renowned Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren (Kreator, Dimmu Borgir, At
The Gates), "The Devils" sounds absolutely crushing and dynamic, sonically
pushing the immense variety of the eight tracks to new heights.
The band comments: "Hail! Today we are finally unleashing our new
album "THE DEVILS" in its entirety!
I think the greatest strength of this twelfth BELPHEGOR album are the
many new elements incorporated into our unrelenting soundwall, which illuminates
the offering shine with an evil ritualistic light. We tried to push the
boundaries as musicians and as a band to bring the eight soundcollages to a new
level of “Diabolical Black Death Metal†extremity. An intense atmosphere
was our goal. "THE DEVILS" is the perfect demonstration of how we wanted to sound in
the year 2022, every aspect expressing what we seek within BELPHEGOR!"In Musick, Helmuth
The track list for the new album is as follows: I. THE DEVILS II. TOTENTANZ - DANCE MACABRE III. GLORIFIZIERUNG DES TEUFELS IV. DAMNATION - HOLLENSTURZ V. VIRTUS ASINARIA - PRAYER VI. KINGDOM OF COLD FLESH VII. RITUS INCENDIUM DIABOLUS VIII. CREATURE OF FIRE IX. BLACKEST SABBATH 1997 [Digipak bonus track]
The dark days of autumn and winter are approaching as European troop
BELPHEGOR plant another signpost to Hell upon the Earth's surface. One of
the most consistently extreme bands on the Death/Black scene crest their throne
built of bones once again to uncompromisingly attack humanity, three years after
their 2014 demonstration of brutality, »CONJURING THE DEAD«. »TOTENRITUAL«
consists of nine compositions which, blow-by-blow, silence any doubts about
the supremacy of these icons of the European scene. Merciless riff force,
crunchy blasts in a dark setting – 24 years after their foundation, BELPHEGOR’s
inventive creativity places them head and shoulders above the rest. Anyone
looking for silence, beautiful melodies and a life-affirming aura will suffocate
under the power of »TOTENRITUAL.«
Even small interludes takes the listener to a safe place only for a short period,
before the next brutal attack follows. The eleventh studio album of the
undisputed Death/Black Metal scene conductors follows the sophisticated path of
its precursors and will have their followers kneeling down in humility. The
commander of death-sounds does not use a blunt corset of henchmen for his
attacks on society's conventions, but demonstrates his skills as a high-class
songwriter. From determined songs, embossed by an obsessed directness, to
majestic ritualistic hymns - followers of darkest sermons will be led directly
into the abyss. »TOTENRITUAL« enters mercilessly into the procession of
BELPHEGOR's works of art: another thorn in the eye of every upholder of
moral standards – the end is heralded.
For the recordings of »TOTENRITUAL«, the squad retired to Stage One
Studios in Germany and Studio Mischmaschine in Austria.
For the diabolic wall of sound, the explosive material was sent across the pond
and was refined in the Audiohammer Studios in Florida by Jason Suecof
[Mix] and Mark Lewis [Mastering]. The impressive cover artwork was again
created by the Greek artist Seth Siro Anton, who has also created the
striking visual countenance for »PESTAPOCALYPSE VI« [2006] and »CONJURING
THE DEAD« [2014].
BELPHEGOR was founded in 1993 and spread like a virus within the
underground. Meanwhile, their »BLOODBATH IN PARADISE« demo has become
legendary and paved the baleful path into the souls of thousands of listeners.
Anti-religious with nihilistic tendencies as well as provocative topics,
BELPHEGOR moved on. The debut album »The Last Supper« [1995] let the
community of followers and opponents grow. Inexorably, the band pushes their
destructive ways forward in the following years. BELPHEGOR become louder,
more obsessed and more dynamic, and their albums now have cult status. To think
about the scene doesn't work without thinking of BELPHEGOR. In 2008, the
band sent their followers to the edge of hell with »Bondage Goat Zombie«
and sparked an all-consuming Death Metal fire with blasting black metal
influences. This masterpiece, inspired by the Marquis de Sade, is one of the
most demanding works the genre has offered to this day. BELPHEGOR showed
themselves equally brutal and baleful on the successors »WALPURGIS RITES -
HEXENWAHN« [2009] and »BLOOD MAGICK NECROMANCE« [2011]. The band
received a lot of great feedback for their intense live performances as well,
and reached out to a big and loyal fan base. Their obscure rituals full of
diabolical magick have haunted the world several times – next to extensive tours
through Asia and Europe, BELPHEGOR have also completed ten tours through
North America. No matter where BELPHEGOR march forth on this planet, be
it on your stereo or live on stage, one thing is for sure: after the crest of
their devilish death ceremony, there will only be a heap of ruins remaining!
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
ZORNHEYM (Sweden), one of the best Symphonic metal bands out
there! Constituted by
experienced metal musicians who united to bring fourth a fresh pieces of horror
tales mixed with symphonic
metal art! An horror painted scenario for the deadlier symphonic experience!
Welcome to the Zornheim asylum!
Features former members of Devian, Dark Funeral (live), Scar Symmetry (live), Facebreaker and more!
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PRE-ORDER NOW:
Pre-order Blue Marbled Vinyl, special limited CD Digipak and the Zornheym
Book"The Zornheim Archives" here:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness
Marking the band’s third full-length release, "Descending Into Madness"
serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum "Zornheim",
its inmates and their doctors - where it is never quite clear who is truly
insane.
"In an era obsessed with speed and instant results, we chose substance over
shortcuts. This album was forged over years of relentless writing, arranging and
refining. Every decision mattered. Every layer was earned. Nothing was rushed,
nothing was accidental: until the vision stood complete,"the band
comments."'Somewhere Far Beyond' is the first glimpse into this
new chapter: a prequel that takes us back to the moment when Dr. Bettelheim
first arrives at Zornheim, long before the madness fully unfolds. The
track captures the epic choral power that defines the album, pushing our sound
further than ever, with every member delivering at their absolute peak."
Tracklist: 01. Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee 02.Deus Rex 03. Somewhere
Far Beyond 04. Deep Below 05. Anneliese 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Gallow’s Oak 08. The Funeral March 09. Descending 10. Come Sweet Death 11. The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track) 12.
None For All(CD Bonus Track)
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Wing Studios
Produced by:Sverker Widgren/Zorn
"Descending Into Madness" will be coming out on October 2 via Noble
Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness . The album will be available in a
variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited
Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak and an A5 book.
ZORNHEYM BIOGRAPHY
ZORNHEYM was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, as an ambitious vision by its
creator, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral),
with the goal of realizing his interpretation of the ultimate concept band - a
complete fusion of music, narrative, and visual storytelling. Since its
inception, the band has set out to redefine the traditional "metal meets
symphony" approach, developing a sound that blends cinematic orchestration
with a powerful heavy metal backbone and strong influences from melodic death
metal, all driven by a distinct sense for epic, memorable melodies.
At the core of
ZORNHEYM lies a dark and expanding narrative universe. Each album
unfolds within the walls of the mental asylum Zornheim - a place shrouded
in mystery, madness, and horror - where the institution itself becomes the
central character. Across releases, the band explores different eras of its
sinister history through layered storytelling, recurring themes, and hidden
connections. This concept was introduced on their debut album "Where Hatred
Dwells and Darkness Reigns" (2017) and further expanded on the critically
acclaimed "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" (2021), followed by the
acoustic EP "The Forgotten Inmates" (2023), which completed the first
chapter of the asylum’s story.
ZORNHEYM’s artistic vision extends far beyond music. Their albums are
accompanied by detailed visual concepts and graphic novels, bringing the asylum
and its inmates to life in another dimension, while their music videos are
produced as short films that further immerse the audience in the band’s
universe.
On stage,
ZORNHEYM transforms into a theatrical experience led by frontman
Bendler, whose commanding presence draws the audience deep into the asylum’s
grip. On special occasions, actors become part of the performance, elevating the
show beyond a traditional concert into a dark and immersive spectacle.
ZORNHEYM are: Zorn - Guitars
Scucca - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler- Vocals
Qual -
Drums
BALFOR COUNTRY: UKRAINE
GENRE: BARBARIC BLACK METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek,
what better choice than our Ukrainian brothers
BALFOR who deserve all our support over this hard times! They play barbaric black metal, one of the
most successful representatives of their national metal scene by now. Explosive
mixture of black and death metal, flavored with epic melodic brought BALFOR
fame not only at home, but also far beyond its borders.
Show your support on this hard times and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
BALFOR BIOGRAPHY Balfor is a Ukrainian Black Metal band from Kyiv featuring Khors,
Raventale and ex-Hate Forest members. The band plays a style that can
be to define as Barbaric Black Metal, a name that only partly explains
the kind of dark, dramatic music they play. Music that is an epic, melodic and a
blastingly fast mixture of Black and Death Metal.
Band's frontman, continuously since its founding, is Anton Thorgeir Prymak
- lead vocals, guitars and as well as main composer.
The first album “Volki Severa” was released by German label E.O.L.P.
Production and received many good reviews. Meantime, band completed their
first Ukrainian tour.
Next release “Pure Barbaric” in a move calculated to bring Balfor
to the attention of a much larger audience was released for free download via a
net-label. It was a move that was extremely successful in terms of increasing
interest to the band. Using the resources and capabilities of social media
Balfor manages to attract new listeners worldwide.
Writing a new album “Barbaric Blood” Balfor signed a contract and
publishes it on Pulverised Records. European tour in support of the album
was very successful. The band played shows in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands,
France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland. Balfor
also take a part on such well-known European metal festivals like: Eindhoven
Metal Meeting (NL), Rockmaraton (HU), Dong Open Air (DE), Global East (UA),
Metal Heads Mission (UA), Kilkim Zaibu (LT), Gothoom (SK), Carpathian Alliance (UA),
Metal Crowd (BEL), etc.
After that “Barbaric Blood” was released by CD-Maximum Records for
CIS and Baltic countries under the license of Pulverised Records.
Second European tour Balfor shared in the company of black metal bands
Emptiness and Christ Agony.
Without dwelling on the achievements Balfor returned to Kyiv and recorded
the EP “Heralds Of The Fall”.
And new album “Black Serpent Rising” will be released in January 2017 by
French label Drakkar Productions. Album interprets dark, barbaric past of
humanity and ancient cults.
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are
ABYSSIC (Norway)
Orchestral Doom / Death metal dark entities from Norway. Formed by veteran Norwegian extreme
metallers known for their work with bands such as Susperia, Dimmu Borgir, Old
Man's Child, Asagraum, Sirenia, etc.
ABYSSIC sound is astonishing symphonic experience of obscure
funeral doom and death metal combined with some old-fashioned Norwegian black
metal and a touch of sophisticated progressive rock from the 70's.
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like
what you have heard!
ABYSSIC
is a unique symbiosis of atmospheric approaches in funeral death/doom, with
black and prog influences. The signature is enhanced by orchestrations with
Mellotron, Minimoog and Upright Bass.
ABYSSIC
is a result of a collaboration between Memnock (Susperia), Elvorn (Susperia)
and André Aaslie (Funeral, Images At Twilight, Gromth & Profane Burial)
and together with Asgeir Mickelson (Ex-Borknagar, Ihsahn) they recorded
the debut album 'A Winter's Tale' in February 2016 (Osmose Productions).
Later 2016 Tjodalv (Susperia, Ex-Dimmu Borgir, Old Man`s Child) and
Makhashanah (Henriette Bordvik) (Asagraum (Live), Ex-Sirenia) joined
ABYSSIC,
and together with Memnock, Elvorn and Aaslie they bring you the
ABYSSIC darkness with album nr 2, "High The Memory".
"BROUGHT FORTH IN INIQUITY"DETAILS: Orchestral Doom / Death metal dark entities ABYSSIC have released
their 3rd album entitled "Brought Forth In Iniquity" on
October 28th
2022 through Osmose
Productions.
Finally, ABYSSIC's third opus
is here, and the long wait is over... The music is much more violent, faster,
and the lyrics are even more haunting than on the last two albums. The
orchestration is beyond everything they have done so far and is even more
beautiful than ever. So, in other words, "Brought Forth in Iniquity"
is faster and more brutal and more beautiful than ever. All we can say is:
Expect the unexpected.
Tracklisting for
ABYSSIC's "Brought
Forth in Iniquity"
1. Cold as Winter Storm [9:43]
2. Chronicle of the Dead [8:49]
3.
Mirror of Sorrow [6:33]
4. Djevelens Lys [7:06]
5. Brought Forth in Iniquity [18:33]
NEW
SINGLE / MUSIC VIDEO "DEUS REX" OUT NOW! [2026.05.29]
Swedish symphonic metal act
ZORNHEYM has released the second single and music video, "Deus
Rex", taken from their upcoming studio album "Descending Into
Madness", which is set for release on October 2, 2026 via Noble
Demon Records.
The band comments: "Inmates, The day has finally arrived. "Deus
Rex" is out now!
The opening track from our upcoming album “Descending Into Madness” is now
available on all major streaming platforms.
Stream it, add it to your playlists, and share it with your friends. Every
listen, share, and playlist addition helps us spread the word and reach new
listeners."
Zorn comments: “We knew we wanted a fast, heavy-hitting epic as the opener for
"Descending Into Madness", says mastermind Zorn. “The first
idea that came to mind was an unreleased Devian song that was originally
written for the third album. So this track is co-written with Emil
Dragutinovic (ex-Marduk, ex-DEVIAN, ex-The Legion). It
started from his original idea, blended with some of mine. We kept the core
spirit of it but fully ‘Zornheymified’ the song - I wrote new parts, and
Scucca added the choir break. The result absolutely rips.” He continues: “From a story perspective, this song serves as the
prologue to the entire prequel. It takes us back to a time when the asylum
functioned as a field hospital during the Thirty Years’ War, and to the dreadful
night when a group of deserters were brutally executed by the shores of Sêlasee
(the lake near the asylum) and hanged from the old oak. It also briefly touches
on the period when the place served as a sanatorium for the dying.”
What do you think of the song? Let us know in the comments and welcome back to
Zornheim."
PRE-ORDER NOW:
Pre-order Blue Marbled Vinyl, special limited CD Digipak and the Zornheym
Book"The Zornheim Archives" here:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness
Marking the band’s third full-length release, "Descending Into Madness"
serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum "Zornheim",
its inmates and their doctors - where it is never quite clear who is truly
insane.
Tracklist: 01. Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee 02.Deus Rex 03. Somewhere
Far Beyond 04. Deep Below 05. Anneliese 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Gallow’s Oak 08. The Funeral March 09. Descending 10. Come Sweet Death 11. The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track) 12.
None For All(CD Bonus Track)
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Wing Studios
Produced by:Sverker Widgren/Zorn
"Descending Into Madness" will be coming out on October 2 via Noble
Demon Records and is now available for pre-order at this location:
https://music.nobledemon.com/madness . The album will be available in a
variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited
Collector's Edition CD, a Digipak and an A5 book.
ZORNHEYM are: Zorn - Guitars
Scucca - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Bendler- Vocals
Qual -
Drums
MORE ABOUT ZORNHEYM:
ZORNHEYM was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, as an ambitious vision by its
creator, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral),
with the goal of realizing his interpretation of the ultimate concept band - a
complete fusion of music, narrative, and visual storytelling. Since its
inception, the band has set out to redefine the traditional "metal meets
symphony" approach, developing a sound that blends cinematic orchestration
with a powerful heavy metal backbone and strong influences from melodic death
metal, all driven by a distinct sense for epic, memorable melodies.
At the core of
ZORNHEYM lies a dark and expanding narrative universe. Each album
unfolds within the walls of the mental asylum Zornheim - a place shrouded
in mystery, madness, and horror - where the institution itself becomes the
central character. Across releases, the band explores different eras of its
sinister history through layered storytelling, recurring themes, and hidden
connections. This concept was introduced on their debut album "Where Hatred
Dwells and Darkness Reigns" (2017) and further expanded on the critically
acclaimed "The Zornheim Sleep Experiment" (2021), followed by the
acoustic EP "The Forgotten Inmates" (2023), which completed the first
chapter of the asylum’s story.
ZORNHEYM’s artistic vision extends far beyond music. Their albums are
accompanied by detailed visual concepts and graphic novels, bringing the asylum
and its inmates to life in another dimension, while their music videos are
produced as short films that further immerse the audience in the band’s
universe.
On stage,
ZORNHEYM transforms into a theatrical experience led by frontman
Bendler, whose commanding presence draws the audience deep into the asylum’s
grip. On special occasions, actors become part of the performance, elevating the
show beyond a traditional concert into a dark and immersive spectacle.
