FENRIS COUNTRY: HOLLAND
GENRE: VIKING BLACK DEATH METAL
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Dutch band with great Viking spirit, forging some scorching black metal with
some death metal twist!
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Check lyric video for "Doodenakkers" from the album
"...en doodenakkers tot den horizon".
https://youtu.be/DYHdc32CnsE
Originally formed in 1997, Fenris has a 14 year history of combining
thunderous viking metal with scorching black metal. At times blindingly fast,
sometimes atmospheric, but always melodic and
dynamic.
With strong roots in Nordic and Germanic mythology, and some of the lyrics in
their mother tongue, the mood set is that of ancient peoples, their hopes and
beliefs and their wars and hardships. To date,
two albums have been released: 'Offerings to the Hunger' (2001) and
'Ordeal' (2005), the last of which was an unsigned release.
In their existence Fenris has shared the stage with Enslaved, Sear
Bliss, Rotting Christ, Tyr, Einherjer, SkyForger and many others.
On the 1st of September 2016 Fenris released their new album ‘...en
doodenakkers tot den horizon’, which is distributed through Snakebite/Rockinc
Entertainment.
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!
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
Paul Viscolit - Bass
Viktor Eklund -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)
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!
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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.”
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.
Photo by Jorge Botas | www.MetalGlobal.Pt
ANZV REVEAL NEW LIVE VIDEO FOR "NAMTARU"!
[2025.11.04]
Portuguese mysterious black death metal quintet ANZVunveils their new
live video for "Namtaru" from the new album "KUR"
previsously released on May 30, 2025, via Edged
Circle Productions.
The video was produced by Guilherme Miraculo and Sofia Barros and
was filmed during "Kur" album release concerts in Lisbon (RCA
Club) and Porto (Mouco)
"Namtaru" was Written, Produced and Mastered by M.
Tracklist for KUR:
01 – Ekur 02 –Imdugud 03 – Alû 04 – Sahar 05 – Shamash 06 –
Edimmu 07 – Etemenanki
08 – Namtaru 09 – Lamashtu 10 – Anzû "This new opus plunges into the abyss, where ancient rites and mythic
forces collide. From the crumbling remains of mortality to the furious storm of
Sumerian fiends, KUR pulses with raw emotion, evoking despair, awe, and a
confrontation with the unknown. Amidst these powerful themes, the eternal dance
between life and death, pride and submission, unfolds. Prepare to be cast into
the depths of KUR, where you’ll be beckoned to confront the void—and in
doing so, transcend it." ORDER "KUR":
https://anzv.lnk.to/kur
Available formats: - LP – Gatefold with embossed outer sleeve and
printed insert. 180-gram heavyweight vinyl available in:
Black | Marble | Splatter - CD – Limited edition Digipak with embossed 8-panel sleeve
- Cassette Tape – Limited edition in White and Black variations with gold
on-body print
- Exclusive TAPE Bundle – DIY shell, ultra-limited edition of 33
hand-numbered copies
ANZV
are: M. Guitars | N. Guitars | A. Vocals | T. Bass
| E. Drums
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
CONQUEST ICON COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: BLACKENED DEATH METAL
NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek CONQUEST
ICON (Polish Blackened Death Metal), they are another impressive band for
adepts of an old fashioned death black metal combo. Demolishing and powerful
their sound is causing already impact in local metal scene!
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"Empire of the Worm" Tracklist:
1. Vermin
2. Sacrifical Circle
3. Deathlike Shadows Rising
4. Unholy Death Metal
5. Empire of the Worm
6. Toward Darkness
7. Behold the Flames of Hell
8. Pilgrim of Doom
9. Crown the Beast
10. Here and Beyond
Conquest Icon was found in late 2009 by Andy Blakk (ex-Pyorrhoea,
Suicide Circle) and Empherion (Empheris, Hellish).
Band, supported by Imp from Saltus, started to work on debut album
in November 2009 and in April 2010 “Hellspire” was finished. Album was
mixed and produced by Andy Blakk (drums and vocals were recorded in
KPD Studio; guitars and bass were recorded in ABH Studio).
Music on “Hellspire” is an old school blackened death metal.
Album was released by 16th of July 2010. CDs are available through band's site
http://conquesticon.org/
After releasing debut album "Hellspire", band takes no rest. In August
2010 the lineup was completed and band started to work on the material for the
split "We Are The Ancients" (split is shared with Empheris, Wraith,
Necroist and Purifier). Split is soon to be released.
In May 2012 co-founder and band's vocalist, Empherion, decided to leave
the band due to personal reasons. He was replaced by Ronve. Current
lineup is following.
Andy Blakk - guitar, vocals Blast! - bass Ronve - vocals Major - guitar Imp - 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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"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.
Mighty Polish blackened death cultists HATE
have just finished their Latin American Tour and now they have another important
announcement to make! HATE
gonna team up with Patriarkh
and Arkona
for a European Tour in January that we take in support of our new album "Bellum
Regiis" (Metal Blade, 2025). Our raid will cover Denmark, Belgium, Germany,
Austria, The Nederlands, France Spain and Itlay. On the tour line-up there'll be
also Halls
of Oblivion. You can expect fiery gigs with partly new repeitoire and
new scenography. Join US on the shows! More news to be shared soon!
"Bellum Regiis" Track Listing:
01.Bellum Regiis 02.
Iphigenia 03.The Vanguard 04. A Ghost of Lost Delight 05. Rite of Triglav 06. Perun Rising 07. Alfa Inferi Goddess of War 08. Prophet of Arkhen 09. Ageless Harp of Devilry
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!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!
"SANCTUS DIABOLI CONFIDIMUS"
DETAILS: Diabolical death black metal titans BELPHEGORhave
released a new single titled "Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus", marking their
first release under a newly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix
Music. Accompanying the release is an official music video, directed by
Thomas Keplinger, which debuted alongside the single.
Vocalist, guitarist and only founding member Helmuth Lehner describes the
song: "A symbiosis of diabolical black death metal. A glorification of the
Devil. A hypnotic anthem of passion, fire and iron discipline. It stands for the
absolute freedom to walk your own path, to reign within your own realm."
Mixed and 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
Female spells: Madame Gabriela J. Cover Artwork By: Dhomth Video by: Thomas Keplinger
"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
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.
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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 ABYSSICwill release
their 3rd album entitled "Brought Forth In Iniquity" on
October 28th
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]
