Releases – November 2021

Cryptobiosis are ready for their definitive and third assault to be unchained via Art Gates Records worldwide in 2021. Formed in 2014 in  Hamburg (Germany), the sound these metalheads create is a crushing blend of old school Death and Thrash Metal along with some classic NWOBHM elements and shred-infused solos. All in onegiving as a result the perfectly defined extremes ound of this sharp-edged chainsaw.TRACK LISTING1.With Strange Aeons2. Chainsaw Crucifixion3.Man-Eating Tree4. Madness5. NecrObese6. Slowly Mutilated7. Consumed By Inhuman Powers 8. Screams From The ...

LUCIFER FOR PRESIDENT born on 2017 thanks to the singer N-Ikonoclast (ex Ensoph, Death Dies) who contacted Samael Von Martin (aka Legione A.D. Antiochia – ex Evol, Death Dies). In 2018 the band released a self-titled EP with a raw Blackish Rock ‘n’ Roll. They extract two videos from the EP for “Lucifer For President” and “We Are Rock And Roll Stars”. After a long hiatus, Lucifer For President complete the line up with drummer Demian De Saba (ex Evol, Death Dies) and ...

Switzerland, Halloween 1998 – Nightshade was founded by multi-instrumentalist Thomas, vocalist David and bass player Al. The band created a distinctive adventurous metal style mixing orchestral arrangements, cosmic synths, taking listeners to the edge of the metal genre. In 2004, the band changed shape and continued as XICON to pursue a more industrial route.Halloween 2019, on its 21st anniversary, Nightshade was resurrected under the sign of the stars with a newfound energy. A renewed musical style – shaped by 20 years of experiments ...

Espada is a power metal band formed in Chile in 2020.The concept of Caleu is about ancestral myths, legends and stories of the central valleys of Chile.Although inspired by bands like ike Rhapsody of Fire, Stratovarius, Dream Theater and Symphony XEspada try to create a particular sound that brings to mind certain sounds of the NWOTHM but with a touch of originality. The use of sung in Spanish strongly distinguishes them and puts them in the wake of classical formations such as ...

Watershape play progressive music influenced both by progressive rock (King Crimson, Genesis, Gentle Giant, …) and progressive metal (Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation, Opeth, …) very close to the concept of artist such as Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree. In 2020 the new album “You are not” is ready to be released, representing a big step forward in developing the style of the band by adding several elements to the compositions.TRACK LISTING1. Enough2. The Mystery Man3. In The Garden Of Dreams And Grace4 ...

The band creates classic melodic hard rock without losing the feel of 80’s traditional metal. “The Age of Lies” is inundated with variety; from the aggressive “Song of Hate” to the gentle ballad “One Day”. The album tells a story of a troubled mind that eventually finds peace. The record is designed with different song moods, creating an emotional roller-coaster, capturing the characters mental state.TRACK LISTING1. The Age Of Lies2. I’m Still a Rebel3. Trapped In Time4. Welcome To My Life5. Afterlife6. Tempest7 ...

Heretical was born in 1996 from the ashes of Immolator, thanks to its leader Azmeroth.1997: The first Heretical product is released, “SHUB-NIGGURATH” (demo cd Self-produced). 1998: The band enters the studio to make the first full length album “DE OCCULTA PHILOSOPHIA” (Dark Heresy Rec.), which manages to make Heretical known throughout Italy, thanks to the excellent acclaim received by the various magazines. 2000: They Reprint “SHUB-NIGGURATH” (Dark Heresy Rec.), with two bonus tracks and a new graphic design. 2001: “ARS INFERA” (DH 04 Rec) ...

ESTERTOR(es) saw the light at the beginning of 2016 composed of veteran musicians of the CatalanDeath/Doom/Black Metal scene, militating in bands like Ered, Decapitated Christ, Onirophagus, WildRoad Roller, Falç and Blazemth. In 2017 they released “Buried in Morningside” their first full‐length that compiled old songs of the band. That led them to play all over the peninsula making themselves known in the most evil Thrash scene. Due to the worldwide hiatus generated by the covid pandemic, they locked themselves in the crypt to ...

Long sought-after debut demo album by Norway’s Undisputed Kings of Slam, KRAANIUM. ‘No Respect for the Dead’ is the bands 2002 debut. The album featured 13 tracks of groove driven death metal. Before the bands initial evolution into the “Slam” genre, NRFTD was inspired by all-things horror, while also being influenced by the likes of early Dying Fetus, Hemdale, Impetigo, and more. Album art was once again made by Andreas Christanetoff of Armaada Art, who did a great job capturing the essence of the original ...

Dragged from the grimy depths of the rivers of Portland, Oregon, the spirit of Decrepisy made flesh in early 2020 comes ripping with a style of regressive, gut-churning death metal only the likes of Kyle House (Vastum, Acephalix) could manifest. With the addition of Jonathan Quintana (Thanamagus, Ritual Necromancy) on guitars, Tim Lower (Hellgrazer, Grave Dust) on bass, and Charlie Koryn (Ascended Dead, Funebrarum) on drums, a truly unique, savage, and unseen form of death metal comes floating dead…Disgorged from unimaginable trauma of pain ...

Disgorged in the Coffin is a gutsfucking slab of sick-sick-sick, maddening DEATH METAL mania. Pure and proud, this is Metal of Death for the most maniacal of maniacs, by the most maniacal of maniacs; MORBID MESSIAH, if anything, have gotten filthier and more barbaric as time goes on. No “progression” here, only devolution – become Disgorged in the Coffin!TRACK LISTING1. Disgorged in the Coffin2. Rupturing Into Madness3. Grinded for the Carnage4. Dungeon of Vermin5. The Maniacal6. Angel of DisembowelmentGENRE: Death MetalBARCODE: 614198827945 ...

Featuring two still-young titans of doomed-our death metal, this split album features three exclusive tracks from both bands, with Grim Fate’s half title “From Ancient Slumber” and The Sombre’s “The Horrid Silence Thus Begun”. Totaling 43 minutes, “From Ancient Slumber / The Horrid Silence Thus Begun” is a crucial work for fans of both GRIM FATE and THE SOMBRE as well as any maniacs into death metal’s most doomed landscapes.TRACK LISTING1. GRIM FATE – Corpse Eater2. GRIM FATE – Smoarige Fine3. GRIM FATE ...

An unexpected and genre-defying new recording featuring current and former members of Usurpress, Sarcasm, and Obskyr, GOLD SPIRE fuses together the smoldering coals of jazz and progressive rock, channeled through the prism of dark death metal to create a transcendent and filth-ridden portal to the musical netherworlds.TRACK LISTING1. Day Dawns Dark2. Headless Shake3. The Old Bridge4. Gloria5. Husk of God6. Skull Choirs7. Fetid Waters8. The WayfinderGENRE: Avantgarde/Jazz/ Death Doom MetalBARCODE: 614198827938 ...

Members of BLOODSOAKED, ASCENDED DEAD, and RITUAL NECROMANCY join forces to unleash their debur six-song, 24-minute mini-album of primeval death metal chaos. The mini-albums stands firmly on a foundation of early 2000s black/death and early-to-mid ’90s death metal, recaling the likes of Sadistic Intent, Grotesque (Sweden), The Chasm, Necrophobic, Mortem (Peru) and Order From Chaos.TRACK LISTING1. Cadaveric Requiem2. Chains of Frost3. First Born of Fire4. Morbid Abnormality of the Ages5. Re-Abortion6. Transylvanian FuneralGENRE: Metal Of DeathBARCODE: 614198827969 ...

The purveyors of crude and ugly black thrash are back with their third attack, even faster and more violent than the last time around. Vulgar and mean, KÖMMAND come with their “Stubborn Arsenal” and proudly brandish the standards of old. Bulldozing and smashing the uninitiated with their merciless riffcraft and analogue warheads, melting away the false with their nuclear speed and string-shaking wargrind. With hate-filled filthvomits spitting venom while spiting religion and authority, they leave no doubt they serve no gods and no masters ...