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

HATE
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: BLACK DEATH METAL



NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are HATE (Black Death 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! Combining slavic and other ancient myths and lore with the mightiest black death metal they are one of a kind!
Show your support and share this info to all your metal brotherhood if you like what you have heard!

Check the latest music video for "The Vanguard" from new album "Bellum Regiis" Out Now via Metal Blade Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUY6pBXm4o




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

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

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


"BELLUM REGIIS" DETAILS:


"BELLUM REGIIS"  DETAILS:

Slavic black/death metal institution HATE released their "Bellum Regiis" full-length on May 2nd on Metal Blade Records.



ORDER "BELLUM REGIIS" NOW:
https://www.metalblade.com/hate/

"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

"Bellum Regiis" has been released on CD and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
180g Black
Grey Marble
Silver Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
Gold Blackdust (Ltd. 200)
Black/White Splatter (US Exclusive Ltd. 350)

“HATE is back with another masterpiece! A crushing new opus of dark and epic anthems!” – Serpenth, Belphegor

“Captivating, brutal, and honest. HATE has truly found something extra special to share with us on this album and I can’t recommend it enough! It’s made with passion, with a crisp sound that really embraces you as a listener and allows you to lose yourself into a world of loving HATE!” – Madeleine Liljestam, Eleine




HATE BIOGRAPHY

With a dozen ferocious and lauded albums since 1996's Daemon Qui Fecit Terram, Hate's lucky thirteenth album, Bellum Regiis, sees the unrelenting Polish quartet forging a bolder and more aggressive style than ever. Bellum Regiis' nine songs see vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, guitarist Domin, drummer Nar-Sil, and bassist Tiermes honing a modern sound rife with eerie atmosphere and depth. Produced by David Castillo (Candlemass, Carcass, Dark Tranquility, Katatonia) at Stockholm's Grondahl Studio, Bellum Regiis is lyrically a more "humanity focused and personal" album than Rugia. Bellum Regiis' songs, explains founder Sinner, are a timely aural and visual exploration of "a struggle for power and everything that comes with it."

Hate, who formed in Warsaw in 1990, have been hailed as a "hallmark of consistency," and praised as a "sleek and tight death metal monster." Since 2017's Tremendum, Hate has focused on nature and its mysteries as a main source of inspiration. As Sinner explains, "Whether that's the nature within us, around us or that we see from afar, the perspectives gained and how they relate to different overarching themes have driven each album." For instance, 2019's Auric Gates of Veles focused on death, the Slavic perception of death in particular. Six years later, Bellum Regiis finds Hate delving into "humanity and why are we, as creatures, so deeply motivated by concepts like power, wealth, glory and faith. The main theme is a struggle for power and everything that comes with it."

Hence the album title Bellum Regiis, which translates to "A War of Royalty" or "A War of Kings." Sinner looks at the hard questions surrounding power-does its attainment make us aberrant or are we aberrant to begin with? The title track encompasses the LP's leitmotif. "As a song, 'Bellum Regiis' has both a deep melancholy and a sense of grandeur," says Sinner. "The vocals laid down by Eliza Sacharczuk (a renowned singer and voice teacher who runs a holistic arts center in Bialystok) give the song a strong sense of time. Whether that's nostalgia, reminiscence, regret, or preparation for the future is in the eye of the beholder. These wars, these struggles, have been ongoing since the dawn of our existence," the frontman notes. "Whether they are futile or not, they are scars on our very nature."

While Hate used "Bellum Regiis" as a guiding phrase since an early point in the songwriting, the first song worked up was "Alfa Inferi Goddess of War." The last written was "Ageless Harp of Devilry," which both sums up what the album is about but also sheds new light on some of the record's strongest themes. "It's the track that most reminds me of our 2010 record Erebos. It's like a perfect combination of 'mechanical' riffs and atmospheric black metal tunes." In the compositions, Hate also drew inspiration from Ancient Greek literature in general, and the Iliad in particular.

Sinner's philosophical side prospered during long conversations and musings in walks around Warsaw with his friend Benek Babalon, who drew the frontman's attention to the tale of Iphigenia. In fact, Bellum Regiis' first single is "Iphigenia" who, in Greek mythology, was a daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. Music was written first, and Sinner found her story connected beautifully with it. "It's about sacrificing your life for a greater cause. The example of Iphigenia is striking because she is given a choice to save her own life, yet she decides to be put to death, and in this way help support the Greek side in the Trojan War."

Sinner's initial concept for the cover art was fantastically executed by Daniel Rusiłowicz. The strong and profound visual piece of art portrays a king who has clearly endured hardship and struggles. "He's like someone standing in front of a precipice, on the brink of collapse," Sinner says. "He's lost everything except the crown - the only visible mark of his former greatness. Yet, he still holds some dignity, some spark of that 'Stirps Regia' - the law that comes from his ancestry. He holds onto it against all odds."

Fans may notice some commonality between Erebos and Bellum Regiis in the character of the compositions and overall sound, with Bellum Regiis being richer in style and with more black-metal elements to it. "Between female vocals, orchestration, samples, acoustic guitars, there are a lot of moving pieces that help set this album apart," says Sinner about Hate's latest. "My vocals have also changed quite a bit over the years. They're more nuanced and wider-ranging, able to portray emotions and meanings in a more powerful way."

"The Vanguard" is one of the most epic tracks on the album and also the fastest. "It was quite a challenge to record the drums, but Nar-Sil did a great job. The song has a bellicose character and follows the literal definition of 'vanguard,' meaning a frontmost part of an advancing army," Sinner explains, "mercilessly destroying the land of an enemy. Lyrically, I use the Scythian conquests as an example of a brutal, ferocious invasion force, but it's a ritual of pretty much every war we observe today as well."

Helping Hate to achieve their aggressive but humananistic sonic goals were, in addition to Sacharczuk ("the album could not have sounded the same without her"), composer Michał Staczkun. The longtime collaborator, who has worked with the band on every Hate album since Erebos, contributes sound design across various tracks. Producer David Castillo harnesses Hate's pure metal power on Bellum Regiis, hitting hard without sacrificing equally powerful traces of the song's humanity. "It's not an easy tightrope to walk," notes Sinner, "but David achieved it beautifully. It was a real pleasure working with him on this record."

More than three decades into a stellar career, Bellum Regiis finds Sinner as profound and poetic than ever, if not more so. To wit, "A Ghost of Lost Delight," a song possessed of a strange melancholy and meditation. Delving into the cycles of life and death, Hate ultimatley offer a powerful and positive entreaty for hope in dark times, as pertinent in 2025 as in eons past. As Sinner sings: "In darkness we crawl toward the starlight / In a race against the flow / We saved our world from oblivion / Ghosts of lost delight… now live!"


Photo by Mariusz Kowal

HATE:
Perun V. (AKA ATF Sinner) – rhythm/acoustic guitars, vocals
Domin – lead 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
Bellum Regiis 2025


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

ANZV reveal "Edimmu" new single and video from "KUR"!

ANZV
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL
GENRE: BLACK DEATH METAL

Artwork by A. | Dantas.inferno.art.

ANZV REVEAL "EDIMMU" NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO!
[2025.05.15]

Portuguese mysterious black death metal quintet ANZV unveils the haunting new single and music video "Edimmu" from the new album "KUR" set to be released on May 30, 2025, via Edged Circle Productions.  

The veil lifts one last time before the arrival of "KUR". Visionary project "KUR" releases “Edimmu”, the final revelation before the official debut of the full-length album. A dark, mythic journey into the underworld, "Edimmu" is a sonic invocation rooted in ancient lore—named after the vengeful spirits of Mesopotamian legend.

This single is accompanied by a captivating music video, written and produced by ANZV, with co-production and direction by Guilherme Miraculo. The visual merges ritualistic aesthetics and surreal imagery to create a powerful reflection of the track’s atmosphere—visceral, immersive, and otherworldly.

Watch "Edimmu" official music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Nn9h8yP9c



“Edimmu is not just a track—it’s a reckoning, this is the last breath before the album. A whisper from the void.”




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."

PRE-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 KUR PRESENTATION SHOWS:

Following the album's release, ANZV will host two special live performances to celebrate Kur:
May 31st - Lisbon - RCA Club
June 7th, Porto - Mouco

These concerts promise to deliver an immersive experience, bringing the album's themes and intensity to the stage.


​​​ANZV are: M. Guitars | N. Guitars | A. Vocals | ​T. Bass | ​E. Drums

ABOUT ANZV:

Formed in 2019, ANZV comprises seasoned musicians from Portugal's metal scene. Their debut album, Gallas, released in 2022, showcased their unique fusion of black and death metal, earning them recognition within the metal community. With Kur, ANZV aims to further explore the depths of their musical and thematic ambitions.


MORE INFO. ON ANZV AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL: https://www.anzv.pt/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ANZV.OFFICIAL
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anzv.imdugud
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rHqNCz_vRJjCIICvodYWg
BANDCAMP: https://anzv.bandcamp.com/

CONTACT: anzv.management@gmail.com

Band of the NeKroWEEK - BELPHEGOR - Austria - Diabolical Death Metal

BELPHEGOR
COUNTRY: AUSTRIA
GENRE: DIABOLICAL DEATH METAL



NeKronos Promotion is Proud to present the band of the NeKroWeek, they are BELPHEGOR (Diabolical Death 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!

The new videoclip "The Devils" from the latest album with the same title out via Nuclear Blast Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWrmIqRNFQw




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


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

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



"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

FULL STREAM "THE DEVILS": https://belphegor.bfan.link/the-devils / [ YOUTUBE ]

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]

ORDER NOW:
BELPHEGOR'S "THE DEVILS": Available on all digital platforms and on physical formats including vinyl, cassette, CD jewel case and CD Digipak with bonus tracks and TS design.
ORDER NOW: https://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2022/Belphegor/the-devils.html

BELPHEGOR BIOGRAPHY

DIABOLICAL DEATH/ BLACK METAL ART SINCE 1993

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!

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 out the new live video for "Wolverine Blues" (Entombed) from the band latest Live EP "Valkommen Undergang (Live in Brazil)" out now via Agonia Records:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waCRobBRoyk



Digital single:
01. Välkommen Undergång (live in Brazil) - taken from Victorious Death
02. Wolverine Blues (live in Brazil) - previously unreleased

GET IT HERE: https://orcd.co/arep029

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

MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING AGENCY:
DREAMTIDE MUSIC MANAGEMENT & BOOKING AGENCY
DREAMTIDEMUSIC@HOTMAIL.COM
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DREAMTIDEMUSIC



"VICTORIOUS DEATH - LIVE IN LATIN AMERICA" DETAILS:

Swedish death metal band DEMONICAL will 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

ORDER NOW:
and more info at: https://demonical.agoniarecords.com/victorious-death

"By hailing death, we welcome the end of days!"


[ 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

ANZV reveal "Imdugud" new single and video with artwork creation!

ANZV
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL
GENRE: BLACK DEATH METAL

Artwork by A. | Dantas.inferno.art.

ANZV REVEAL "IMDUGUD" NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO WITH ARTWORK CREATION!
[2025.04.29]

Portuguese mysterious black death metal quintet ANZV unveils second single and music video "Imdugud" ahead of upcoming "Kur" album, set to be released on May 30, 2025, via Edged Circle Productions.

New ANZV Single "Imdugud" is now available in all streaming platforms and features a video of the artwork creation

New single “Imdugud”, taken from the highly anticipated new album KUR. The single’s accompanying video showcases an entrancing time-lapse of over 100 hours of artwork creation, hand-executed by ANZV’s own vocalist and visual artist, A. This immersive visual journey expands the mythos of the Abzu and continues the band’s deep dive into the ancient underworld.

Watch "Imdugud" video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2WUtxCFfL8



KUR, ANZV’s upcoming full-length release is a conceptually rich and sonically intense offering, KUR furthers the band’s unique exploration of ancient Mesopotamian mythology and ritualistic soundscapes.




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."

PRE-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 KUR PRESENTATION SHOWS:

Following the album's release, ANZV will host two special live performances to celebrate Kur:
May 31st - Lisbon - RCA Club
June 7th, Porto - Hard Club

These concerts promise to deliver an immersive experience, bringing the album's themes and intensity to the stage.


​​​ANZV are: M. Guitars | N. Guitars | A. Vocals | ​T. Bass | ​E. Drums

ABOUT ANZV:

Formed in 2019, ANZV comprises seasoned musicians from Portugal's metal scene. Their debut album, Gallas, released in 2022, showcased their unique fusion of black and death metal, earning them recognition within the metal community. With Kur, ANZV aims to further explore the depths of their musical and thematic ambitions.


MORE INFO. ON ANZV AT THIS LINKS:
OFFICIAL: https://www.anzv.pt/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ANZV.OFFICIAL
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anzv.imdugud
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rHqNCz_vRJjCIICvodYWg
BANDCAMP: https://anzv.bandcamp.com/

CONTACT: anzv.management@gmail.com

HATE - Release "The Vanguard" third single!

HATE
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: BLACK DEATH METAL


[Photo by Mariusz Kowal]

HATE - RELEASE TODAY "THE VANGUARD" THIRD NEW SINGLE!
[2025.05.02]

Slavic black/death metal titans HATE have released today the third new single and video for the song "The Vanguard" from their thirteenth album entitled "Bellum Regiis", out now via Metal Blade Records.

Watch "The Vanguard" video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUY6pBXm4o



Perun V. aka ATF Sinner comments:
"Hey Everybody! Our new album, BELLUM REGIIS, is with all of you as of today. It truly is a labor of dedication and not a single detail was glossed over in its making. We have not had such a large gap between albums since our second ever outing, 1998's Lord Is Avenger. This is because Bellum Regiis sits atop a wealth of ideas and was built to represent all of them. Both musically and lyrically. Both sonically and visually. From the first notes of the title track to the last stings of "Ageless Harp of Devilry" - nothing is there without thought and intent. With that in mind, when we saw the response of those close to us and the early reviews started flowing in, we were (and still are!) incredibly proud to see how strongly the album spoke for itself. So let's let it do just that. We will be back to discuss the inspirations, themes, and tracks in more depth, but for now - Thank you and hope you enjoy BELLUM REGIIS."



ORDER "BELLUM REGIIS" NOW:
https://www.metalblade.com/hate/

"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

With a dozen ferocious and lauded albums since 1996′s Daemon Qui Fecit Terra, HATE's lucky thirteenth album, "Bellum Regiis", sees the unrelenting Polish quartet forging a bolder and more aggressive style than ever. "Bellum Regiis" nine songs see vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, guitarist Domin, drummer Nar-Sil, and bassist Tiermes honing a modern sound rife with eerie atmosphere and depth. Produced by David Castillo (Candlemass, Carcass, Dark Tranquillity, Katatonia) at Stockholm's Grondahl Studio, "Bellum Regiis" is lyrically a more "humanity focused and personal" album than 2021′s "Rugia" while its songs are timely aural and visual exploration of, according to the vocalist, "a struggle for power and everything that comes with it."

Hence the album title, which translates to "A War Of Royalty" or "A War Of Kings" The bands frontman looks at the hard questions surrounding power does its attainment make us aberrant or are we aberrant to begin with?



"Bellum Regiis" has been released on CD and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
180g Black
Grey Marble
Silver Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
Gold Blackdust (Ltd. 200)
Black/White Splatter (US Exclusive Ltd. 350)

Formed in Warsaw in 1990, HATE has been hailed as a "hallmark of consistency" and praised as a "sleek and tight death metal monster." Since 2017′s Tremendum, the band has focused on nature and its mysteries as a main source of inspiration. As Sinner explains, "whether that"™s the nature within us, around us, or that we see from afar, the perspectives gained and how they relate to different overarching themes have driven each album." Where 2019′s "Auric Gates Of Veles" focused on death, the Slavic perception of death in particular, "Bellum Regiis" finds HATE delving into "humanity and why are we, as creatures, so deeply motivated by concepts like power, wealth, glory, and faith. The main theme is a struggle for power and everything that comes with it."

Fans may notice some commonality between "Erebos" and "Bellum Regiis" in the character of the compositions and overall sound, with "Bellum Regiis" being richer in style and with more black metal elements to it. "Between female vocals, orchestration, samples, and acoustic guitars, there are a lot of moving pieces that help set this album apart," notes Sinner. "My vocals have also changed quite a bit over the years. They"™re more nuanced and wider-ranging, able to portray emotions and meanings in a more powerful way."


[Photo by Mariusz Kowal]

HATE:
Perun V. (AKA ATF Sinner) - rhythm/acoustic guitars, vocals
Domin - lead guitars
Nar-Sil - drums
Tiermes - bass


More info about the band at the following Links:
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HATEOFFICIAL 
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/HATEOFFICIAL
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/HATEPOLAND 
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/HATEBAND

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

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

Band of the NeKroWEEK - BALFOR - Ukraine - Barbaric Black Metal

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!

The videoclip for "Serpents of the Black Sun" from their latest album "Black Serpent Rising":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPphT2skiws




MORE ABOUT THE BAND @ THIS LINKS:
FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BALFOROFFICIAL 
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BALFORHORDE 

BOOKING / CONTACT: BALFORHORDE@GMAIL.COM 


LATEST ALBUM:


"Black Serpent Rising" Tracklist:
01. Serpents Of The Black Sun
02. Dawn Of Savage
03. Unbounded Wrath Of Venom
04. Heralds Of The Fall
05. Among The Fallen Ones
06. Wolfbreed
07. A Vulture’s Spell
08. Crimson Stronghold

ORDER NOW : HERE :

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.

HATE - Release today "Bellum Regiis" new album!

HATE
COUNTRY: POLAND
GENRE: BLACK DEATH METAL



HATE - RELEASE TODAY "BELLUM REGIIS" NEW ALBUM!
[2025.05.02]

Slavic black/death metal titans HATE have released their thirteenth album entitled "Bellum Regiis", out now via Metal Blade Records.

Perun V. aka ATF Sinner comments:
"Hey Everybody! Our new album, BELLUM REGIIS, is with all of you as of today. It truly is a labor of dedication and not a single detail was glossed over in its making. We have not had such a large gap between albums since our second ever outing, 1998's Lord Is Avenger. This is because Bellum Regiis sits atop a wealth of ideas and was built to represent all of them. Both musically and lyrically. Both sonically and visually. From the first notes of the title track to the last stings of "Ageless Harp of Devilry" - nothing is there without thought and intent. With that in mind, when we saw the response of those close to us and the early reviews started flowing in, we were (and still are!) incredibly proud to see how strongly the album spoke for itself. So let's let it do just that. We will be back to discuss the inspirations, themes, and tracks in more depth, but for now - Thank you and hope you enjoy BELLUM REGIIS."

With a dozen ferocious and lauded albums since 1996′s Daemon Qui Fecit Terra, HATE's lucky thirteenth album, "Bellum Regiis", sees the unrelenting Polish quartet forging a bolder and more aggressive style than ever. "Bellum Regiis" nine songs see vocalist/guitarist ATF Sinner, guitarist Domin, drummer Nar-Sil, and bassist Tiermes honing a modern sound rife with eerie atmosphere and depth. Produced by David Castillo (Candlemass, Carcass, Dark Tranquillity, Katatonia) at Stockholm's Grondahl Studio, "Bellum Regiis" is lyrically a more "humanity focused and personal" album than 2021′s "Rugia" while its songs are timely aural and visual exploration of, according to the vocalist, "a struggle for power and everything that comes with it."

Hence the album title, which translates to "A War Of Royalty" or "A War Of Kings" The bands frontman looks at the hard questions surrounding power does its attainment make us aberrant or are we aberrant to begin with?

Check the Full Album Stream at Youtube: [ LINK ]



ORDER "BELLUM REGIIS" NOW:
https://www.metalblade.com/hate/

"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



"Bellum Regiis" has been released on CD and digital formats as well as LP in the following color variants:
180g Black
Grey Marble
Silver Blackdust (Ltd. 300)
Gold Blackdust (Ltd. 200)
Black/White Splatter (US Exclusive Ltd. 350)

Formed in Warsaw in 1990, HATE has been hailed as a "hallmark of consistency" and praised as a "sleek and tight death metal monster." Since 2017′s Tremendum, the band has focused on nature and its mysteries as a main source of inspiration. As Sinner explains, "whether that"™s the nature within us, around us, or that we see from afar, the perspectives gained and how they relate to different overarching themes have driven each album." Where 2019′s "Auric Gates Of Veles" focused on death, the Slavic perception of death in particular, "Bellum Regiis" finds HATE delving into "humanity and why are we, as creatures, so deeply motivated by concepts like power, wealth, glory, and faith. The main theme is a struggle for power and everything that comes with it."

Fans may notice some commonality between "Erebos" and "Bellum Regiis" in the character of the compositions and overall sound, with "Bellum Regiis" being richer in style and with more black metal elements to it. "Between female vocals, orchestration, samples, and acoustic guitars, there are a lot of moving pieces that help set this album apart," notes Sinner. "My vocals have also changed quite a bit over the years. They"™re more nuanced and wider-ranging, able to portray emotions and meanings in a more powerful way."

VIDEOS:

"Iphigenia" : Music Video :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaBwktSm7zU



"Bellum Regiis" : Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUtHF8Mf6Cw



"The Vanguard" : Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUY6pBXm4o




Photo by Mariusz Kowal

HATE:
Perun V. (AKA ATF Sinner) - rhythm/acoustic guitars, vocals
Domin - lead guitars
Nar-Sil - drums
Tiermes - bass


More info about the band at the following Links:
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PROFILE: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HATEOFFICIAL 
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/HATEOFFICIAL
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/HATEPOLAND 
TWITTER: HTTP://WWW.TWITTER.COM/HATEBAND

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

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