Recenzja Zmarłym „Wielkie Zanikanie”

 Zmarłym

„Wielkie Zanikanie”

Godz ov War 2025

Ze Zmarłym mam tak, że poprzednie wydawnictwa pokręciły się u mnie w odtwarzaczu chwilę czy dwie, były całkiem niezłe, ale nigdy ani razu do nich nie wróciłem. I to nie dlatego, że miesięcznie dostaję do odsłuchu kilkadziesiąt nowości, z których nawet ćwiartki w całości nie przerabiam. Po prostu nie miałem ochoty. Przy okazji nowego albumu obiecałem sobie, że nie napiszę o nim ani słowa zanim nie przemielę go wzdłuż i wszerz. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Neptunian Maximalism „Le Sacre Du Soleil Invaincu (LSDSI)”

 Neptunian Maximalism

„Le Sacre Du Soleil Invaincu (LSDSI)”

I, Voidhanger Records 2025

Teraz coś ambitnego, bo ten belgijski projekt gra muzykę dla wysublimowanych odbiorcówbądź takich, którzy coś na kształt tego co nagrał Neptunian Maximalism po prostu lubią. Zespół ten powstał w 2018 roku w Brukseli i nagrał już parę płyt, a „Le Sacre Du Soleil Invaincu (LSDSI)” jest ich siódmą produkcją. (Czytaj dalej...)

Poszerzona wersja demo GROTESQUE BLISS do odsłuchu

 

On April 11th, Iron Bonehead Productions will release an expanded version of Grotesque Bliss' debut demo, Grotesque Bliss, on CD and vinyl LP formats. And today, the 666MrDoom YouTube channel streams the expanded demo in its entirety. Hear the expanded version of Grotesque Bliss' Grotesque Bliss in its entirety exclusively HERE.

CYTOTOXIN na trasie po Europie

 

On the night of 26th April, 1986 an explosion at the Chernobyl power plant changed the course of the world.

Inspired by this catastrophe, the German death metal band Cytotoxin emerged in 2010, bringing a new level of intensity to the genre. By fusing technical and brutal riffs while thematizing the devastating effects of the reactor disaster, they quickly drew attention in the scene. Their debut album, Plutonium Heaven (2011), was a self-produced powerhouse, followed by their second record, Radiophobia (2012), which secured them a three-album deal with American label Unique Leader Records.

Cytotoxin quickly gained a reputation for their explosive live performances and razor-sharp precision on their instruments. Their third album, Gammageddon (2017), solidified their place in the tech death community, while their fourth album, Nuklearth (2020), showcased their versatility and songwriting capabilities. Following numerous European tours and major festival shows, Cytotoxin just made their U.S. and Canadian debut in November 2024.

With their new record, Cytotoxin explore their roots and takes listeners on a journey through the radiated wasteland of Pripyat. Biographyte dedicates each song to a memorable location, thus narrating the biographical story of the tragic catastrophe in 1986 and those who were affected. Symbolically depicted in the cover artwork, humanity is doomed to carry the consequences of the reactor disaster with it for eternity.

Keep your gas mask ready, as the radiation spreads across the globe!

PYROMANCER prezentują nowy numer

 

Today, American black / death metallers Pyromancer premiere the new track "Volcanic Rapture" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, Absolute Dominion by Fire, set for international release on May 9th internationally via Adirondack Black Mass. Hear Pyromancer's "Volcanic Rapture" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Formed over a decade ago, Kentucky-based Pyromancer is the old-school black / death brainchild of Conqueror Horus and Master of Graveyard Torment - respectively known for Tombstalker and Apocryphal Revelation, among many others - through which both men create transgressive dark art for those that seek to crush the world with pride. No frills and no compromise, Pyromancer is a vessel for sonic terror and occult old-school savagery only. A demo tape arrived from the abyss in 2015, and was followed nearly a decade later by the Subjugation Through Cruelty split EP with American comrades Perversion.

After much anticipation, the time has finally come for Pyromancer to make their debut full-length statement and rise up to spit in the face of the world once again. This statement is indeed titled as such: Absolute Dominion by Fire. Evincing that sacrifice of soul required for arcane black / death metal, Pyromancer's debut album explodes with crushing filth, a geyser of unclean sounds assaulting the listener at every crooked turn. From bestial bursts to gutted gallops to mesmerizing displays of malodorous METAL, Pyromancer evoke the ancients in a manner most authentic - and foul.

Maniacs of old Profanatica, Mystifier, Rotting Christ, and Order From Chaos, heed the call of Absolute Dominion by Fire: Pyromancer is a stark reminder that the old ways and the wild gods are still alive.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Volcanic Rapture" exclusively HERE, courtesy of NoCleanSinging.com. Also hear the previously revealed "Perverse Immolation" HERE at Adirondack Black Mass' Bandcamp, where the album can also be preordered. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Pyromancer (USA)'s Absolute Dominion by Fire

1. Igniting the Sacrificial Pyre

2. Ancient Hatred

3. Perverse Immolation

4. Unholy Cremation

5. Barbaric Wrath

6. Fireborn Witchery

7. Inferno

8. Hellish Visions

9. Alchemical Red Death

10. Absolute Dominion by Fire

11. Pit of Writhing Horror

12. Volcanic Rapture

Debiut WASTE CULT w czerwcu

 

WASTE CULT’s debut full-length album, “Blame”, will be released on June 6th, 2025, via Aesthetic Death.

Emerging from Bologna’s underground scene, WASTE CULT was formed in late 2021 by musicians with roots in punk and thrash metal, yet a desire to explore a darker, doom-laden sound.

“Blame” is the culmination of this journey—a raw, introspective work that merges classic doom influences with modern post-metal atmospheres. Following their self-released 2022 EP, this album solidifies their identity, delivering immersive and emotionally charged soundscapes.

The album’s title-track is now streaming HERE.

Tracklist:

1 – Ad Astra

2 – Delirium Of Manners

3 – Blame

4 – Blended As One

5 – Kerberos

6 – Pictures

7 – The Warmest Shelter

8 - Maze

Nowy numer od SOLFATARE

 

Today, Belgian black metallers Solfatare reveal the new track "Sous des Cieux absents." The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, Asservis par l’espoir, set for international release on May 2nd via Signal Rex. Hear Solfatare's "Sous des Cieux absents" in its entirety HERE at Signal Rex's Bandcamp.

The music of Solfatare draws from the roots of traditional black metal while embracing a more avant-garde touch, weaving dissonance, glorious melodies, and visceral riffs into an unrelenting journey toward the heights of despair. Blending ferocious aggression with haunting atmospheres, Solfatare deliver a gritty introspection and offer a personal reflection on existence. Enslave thyself with Asservis par l’espoir!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Sous des Cieux absents" HERE at Signal Rex's Bandcamp. Also hear the previously revealed "Du deuil affairé" HERE at Signal Rex's official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Solfatare's Asservis par l’espoir

1. Des monarques anhédoniques

2. D'Hommes et d'Isoptères

3. Du deuil affairé

4. Ozymandias

5. Sous des Cieux absents

6. Quand ton cerveau te surine le crâne

Recenzja Rothadás “Töviskert a kísértés örök érzete lidércharang”

 Rothadás

“Töviskert a kísértés örök érzete lidércharang”

Me Saco Un Ojo / Pulverised Rec. 2025

Mam właśnie przed sobą drugi krążek węgierskiego Rothadás. Jest to twór, za który odpowiedzialnych jest dwóch muzyków, udzielających się także w Coffinborn, a także Cryptworm czy Tyrant Goatgaldrakona, by wymienić te najbardziej znane nazwy. Materiał, który ukazał się dosłownie kilka dni temu to ich kolejne spojrzenie na muzykę staroszkolną, tym razem spod znaku death / doom metalu. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Vetus Sanguis „Capitulo I-Dimensao Horrenda”

 Vetus Sanguis

„Capitulo I-Dimensao Horrenda”

Helldprod Records 2025

To świeży, solowy projekt z Portugalii, który do życia został powołany w 2021 roku przez niejakiego Perversusa, aby niecić szatańską pożogę i siać zamęt. Trzy lata temu zarejestrował on podobno entuzjastycznie przyjęte demo „Sangue Velho”, a teraz wydaje debiutancką płytę. Składa się ona z dziesięciu utworów, wśród których odnajdziecie świetnie zagrany cover Discharge „The Possibility Of Life’s Destruction”. (Czytaj dalej...)

Debiut FRONTSCHWEIN w Old Temple

 

FRONTSCHWEIN "Faces Of War"

CD / limit 50 copies CD / tape / t-shirt / tant top / digital

29.03.2025

Debiutancki album Frontschwein przynosi morderczą rzeź, taniec śmierci i całkowite spustoszenie. Ludzkie bestie oraz demony pól bitewnych zostały wezwane by dać upust niezaspokojonej żądzy mordu. "Faces Of War" to bezkompromisowy Black Metal nagrany w duchu starej szkoły hołdujący wojnie, nienawiści oraz nihilizmowi. Nie ma tu pozytywnego przesłania ani nadziei na lepsze jutro. W zamian można znaleźć wyłącznie destrukcję oraz obraz całkowite zezwierzęcenia rodzaju ludzkiego. Utwory tworzące album to symfonią zagłady, barbarzyństwa i zniszczenia. Wszystkie liryki bazują na prawdziwych wydarzeniach i są bezstronnym ukazaniem wydarzeń i postaci historycznych.

Nowy CHAMBER OF MIRRORS w czerwcu

 

Today, Iron Bonehead Productions announces June 6th as the international release date for Chamber of Mirrors' highly anticipated third album, Tales of Blood, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Emerging with their first demo in 2022, followed by two albums released through the esteemed Drakkar Productions, Chamber of Mirrors have swiftly cemented their place within the black metal underground. Spearheaded by the enigmatic Mortem, this project is an expression of his vision—a journey through the arcane realms of black metal, where sorcery and ancient darkness converge in a storm of hypnotic, unrelenting force.

Now joining forces with Iron Bonehead, Chamber of Mirrors presents their most devastating work to date with Tales of Blood. This third album is an immediate and brutal assault, plunging listeners into the abyss from the very first note. Yet, to dismiss Chamber of Mirrors as a mere exercise in nonstop blastbeats would be a grave misjudgment. Mortem's craftsmanship goes far deeper, revealing intricate layers of melody and atmosphere woven throughout the chaos. While the influence of Demonaz-era Immortal is evident in the album's foundation, Mortem's riffs are both monumental and elusive—simultaneously direct and distant, imbued with a melancholy and haunting quality that set Chamber of Mirrors apart. The subtle synths that permeate the music further amplify the band's distinctive vision, cold and sharp as the icy winds from which they draw their essence.

Tales of Blood is a punishing experience, one that may be overwhelming to those unfamiliar with the nuances of ‘90s black metal, but for those with the fortitude, this album offers a relentless-yet-rewarding journey into the frozen realms of the past. Fans of Funeral Winds, Tsjuder, Akerbeltz, Cirith Gorgor, and even Judas Iscariot will find themselves enveloped in the cold, cruel, and cunning world of Chamber of Mirrors. Approach with caution—Tales of Blood is not for the faint of heart.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Dominion" HERE at Iron Bonehead's Soundcloud. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Chamber of Mirrors' Tales of Blood

1. Dominion

2. Mistress of the Blood Red Moon

3. Soul of Sorrow

4. Ancient Ember of Endless Time

5. Stolen Flame

6. The Serpent

7. Tales of Blood

8. I am Eternal

Singiel od OPIA

 

Listen to Opia’s new single “Man Proposes, God Disposes” which is taken from the band’s upcoming album “I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep”. The new album, that straddles the line between atmospheric beauty and crushing heaviness, is set for release on April 25, 2025 via Hammerheart Records.

Recenzja / A review of Postmortal „Profundis Omnis”

 Postmortal

„Profundis Omnis”

Aesthetic Death 2025

Mimo iż Postmortal działalność swoją zapoczątkował niemal dekadę temu, o jego istnieniu dowiedziałem się dopiero z chwilą wydania przez nich debiutanckiej płyty o widocznym powyżej tytule. Z drugiej strony żadna to dziwota, skoro dotychczas Krakowiaki zarejestrowali jedynie EP-kę i split. Najwyraźniej jednak w chwili, kiedy członkowie Rites of Daath  rozjechali się po świecie, Michał, czyli człowiek odpowiedzialny w tamtym zespole za obsługę gitary, mógł skupić się na Postmortal właśnie. (Czytaj dalej... / Read Here)

Recenzja Versatile „Les Litanies Du Vide”

 Versatile

„Les Litanies Du Vide”

Les Acteurs De L’Ombre Productions 2025

Versatile to kwartet z Genewy, który powstał w 2019 roku i po wydaniu epki i singla w wersji digital postanowił zaprezentować światu swój fizyczny debiut. Płyta ta to dziesięć numerów, które łącznie dają ponad czterdzieści minut muzyki o industrialno-black metalowym sznycie. Jednakże zanim sympatycy tego nurtu rozlecą się z podniecenia muszą wiedzieć, że ujęcie to w wykonaniu Szwajcarów jest totalnie pompatyczne. (Czytaj dalej...)

Drugi singiel od ABYSSAL VACUUM

 

Today, French black metallers Abyssal Vacuum reveal the new track "17°07'42.1"N 88°51'02.5"W." The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, Abyssal Vacuum, set for international release on May 2nd via Signal Rex. Hear Abyssal Vacuum's "17°07'42.1"N 88°51'02.5"W" in its entirety HERE at Signal Rex's Bandcamp.

Keys to understanding Abyssal Vacuum are contained in the six component track titles to Abyssal Vacuum, each one pinpointing a particular locale doubtlessly portending considerable occult energy. Whether one's soul has the fortitude to venture forth...well, such is the Rubicon one must dare to cross.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "17°07'42.1"N 88°51'02.5"W" HERE at Signal Rex's Bandcamp. Also hear the previously revealed "37°11'18.4"N 86°06'10.3"W" HERE at Signal Rex's official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Abyssal Vacuum's Abyssal Vacuum

1. 43°23'51.0"N 40°21'35.3"E

2. 44°13'15.2"N 3°21'25.4"E

3. 37°11'18.4"N 86°06'10.3"W

4. 17°08'51.0"N 88°48'45.0"W

5. 17°07'42.1"N 88°51'02.5"W

6. 27°51'03.6"N 105°29'45.7"W