Recenzja Infrahumano „Depths of Suffering”

 Infrahumano

„Depths of Suffering”

Lavadome Prod. 2025

 

Dziś mała wycieczka do roku ubiegłego. W październiku ukazał się bowiem drugi duży krążek Infrahumano, jednak wydawca nieco zaspał, i materiał ten wyciągnąłem ze skrzynki pocztowej dopiero kilka dni temu.  Skoro jednak płyta do mnie dotarła, to wypadało rzucić uchem, co nie? Zespół pochodzi z Galicji, ale gdybym o tym nie wiedział, zapewne celowałbym gdzieś za ocean. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Bezkres „Naturalna nietolerancja”

 Bezkres

„Naturalna nietolerancja”

Signal Rex 2026

To kapela, która uformowała się w 2024 roku i od tamtego czasu wydała demo, i epkę „Odwieczny zew agresji”. Dziesiątego kwietnia pojawi się jej debiutancki album z dziewięcioma utworami, hołdującymi tradycyjnej szkole black metalu. Równie dobrze „Naturalna nietolerancja” mogłaby ukazać się w latach dziewięćdziesiątych, bo doskonale wpisuje się swą wymową w ówczesny kanon, który według wielu fanów tego gatunku, powinien pozostać niezmienny. (Czytaj dalej...)

Zapowiedź debiutu FROM DISTANT HILLS

 

Today, Purity Through Fire releases From Distant Hills' striking debut album, ...and Whispering Trees, on CD format. The vinyl version will follow later this year.

Summoned from forgotten realms, From Distant Hills is a new, ancient-minded project between multi-instrumentalist Ungod (Greece's Sad, Necrohell, Bloodmoon Eclipse et. al.) and vocalist Throne (Hor, Horrorography, Sad live member). As presaged by their moniker, the duo's aim with From Distant Hills is to bewitch black metal that's equal parts desolate, folkloric, melancholic, and emotive - in their estimation, in the vein of labelmates Bergrizen and the late / great Aaskereia.

With vocals that approximate the crying orc, From Distant Hills promptly and poignantly build an evocative landscape with their first recording, the full-length ...and Whispering Trees. Indeed, the album's elliptic title conveys the psychic headspace one enters here. Movement is never busy but always patiently persistent, be it stoic march, swords-aloft surge, or bloodletting trudge. Guitars are ghostly yet all-enveloping, with the riffing remaining various shades of melodic every step of the way and leads often taking shape from such. And those vocals...truly, a classic scream from what once was.

Totaling eight songs in 50 minutes, From Distant Hills' debut album ​wastes not ​a second in its world-building majesty and misery. With stars above the northern sky and the veins of the mountains bleeding freely, go beyond the kingdom of ancestral winds with ...and Whispering Trees.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Stars Above the Northern Sky" HERE at Purity Through Fire's official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for From Distant Hills' ...and Whispering Trees

1. Neverborn

2. Veins Of The Mountains

3. The Wolf Of The Black North

4. Night Womb

5. Stars Above The Northern Sky

6. Blood Of The Father

7. Sleep Divine

8. Beyond The Kingdom Of Ancestral Winds

Jeszcze jeden numer od CRUEL FORCE

 

Today, ancient speed metallers Cruel Force reveal the new video "Warlords." The track is the third to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated fourth album, Haneda, set for international release on March 27th via Shadow Kingdom Records. See & hear Cruel Force's "Warlords" video in its entirety HERE at Cruel Force's official YouTube channel.

CHRIST AGONY na Thunderfest

 

Debiut MULTIWOMB do sprawdzenia

 

Indonesian Brutal Death Metal trio, Multiwomb, have unleashed their debut full-length album Anatomy of Gorelust on Grave Island Records. The album is a relentless 9-track statement of surgical brutality and gore-driven extremity.

Stream and/or purchase the album at the following locations:

youtu.be/bMQh2PoZCFE

multiwomb.bandcamp.com/album/anatomy-of-gorelust

The band released the following statement concerning the album:

"Anatomy of Gorelust is our debut full-length, and we approached it with a clear intention to deliver brutal death metal in its purest and most obsessive form. Every riff, every blast and every guttural passage was written to feel tight, suffocating and surgical. This album defines who Multiwomb are. No trends, only anatomical extremity and raw intensity."

Track Listing:

1. Blood Climax

2. Labia Dismemberment

3. Perverse Anatomy

4. Womb Dissection

5. Enema of Boiling Gore

6. Placenta Cannibal Feast

7. Semen Baptism Ceremony

8. Necroslut Vivisection

9. Impaled with Lust

Można odsłuchać drugi album TERATOMA

 

Today, German death metallers Teratoma stream the entirety of their highly anticipated second album, Longing Veracity, at the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on March 25th via Me Saco Un Ojo Records, hear Teratoma's Longing Veracity in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Singiel od WRANG

 

Today, Dutch black metallers Wrang premiere the new track "Voor ons de zee" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated third album, Verwording, set for international release on April 24th via Dominance of Darkness Records. Hear Wrang's "Voor ons de zee" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Formed in 2013 by the duo of Valr and Galgenvot, Wrang didn't properly become active until 2015, but since then have become a standard-bearer for the Netherlands' resurgent black metal scene. Their earlier inspiration tended toward the likes of Horna, Taake, and Slavia, but in more recent years - and especially with their second album, 2022's De vaendrig - a more rock 'n' rolling style of black metal has come to define Wrang, although they're not necessarily "black 'n' roll" by definition.

To prove the point, now arrives Wrang's third full-length, Verwording. Brimming with bright & triumphant riffing and feverishly urgent execution, Verwording is a windswept journey into dark-yet-emotive corridors of ancient-style black metal. One could liken this to Wrang at their most atmospheric, and that one would not be wrong, but that doesn't tell the entire story of Verwording. The duo retain the balls-to-the-wall aspect of the previous record, but the rippingly melodic riffing recasts that energy in quite a refreshing way.

Lyrically, Verwording reflects that slight sonic shift, as Wrang's themes here differ from those prior, ranging from societal critiques to more abstract themes, such as the inner need for strife, leaving behind home and what you know in a longing for something else. But, like most of the band's music, these lyrics can also be a bit contradictory: on one hand, always looking for something, yet never at ease once it's reached. Always restless, defiant, yet always torn - such is Wrang, to the bitter end.

Bringing both together is the cover art to Verwording, offering an apt metaphor for the album's sonic and lyrical themes: always drifting on stormy waters, always searching, never settling, desperate yet defiant. Long may Wrang's restless heart beat!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Voor ons de zee" exclusively HERE, courtesy of NoCleanSinging.com. Also hear the previously revealed "Nachten in Wahlheim" HERE at Dominance of Darkness' official YouTube channel. Cover and CORRECTED tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Wrang's Verwording

1. Stilstand [5:56]

2. Entartete Kunst [6:20]

3. Nachten in Wahlheim [4:48]

4. Voor ons de zee [5:37]

5. De Duivel is de ander [6:38]

6. Bijtebauw [9:34]

Nowy CHRONIC HATE za dwa miesiące

 

Italian death metallers CHRONIC HATE will release their highly anticipated new album, "Defeating The Oblivion Of Life", on May 29th 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

The first single "The Wrong" is now streaming HERE.

The band comments:

"The lead single and opening track of our new album, 'Defeating The Oblivion Of Life', kicks off with deeply personal lyrics that resonate with anyone feeling out of place in today's world of forced conformity and hypocritical respectability. Take pride in being an outsider! This track is our manifesto: pure rage, pure death metal, pure defiance".

Born from a band seasoned by over two decades of experience, the album clearly draws inspiration from the classic ‘90s death metal sound, with a nod to bands like Monstrosity and early Sinister, while updating these influences just enough to create a record that goes beyond mere homage. The songs are built around intricate, well-constructed riffs, impressive technical skill without descending into empty showmanship, and a subtle atmospheric layer that occasionally hints at blackened currents.

"Defeating The Oblivion Of Life" inaugurates a significant new chapter for CHRONIC HATE. The album thrusts listeners into the extreme spirals of death metal through a mature fusion of different influences and compositional approaches. Its sound is driven by a solid and devastating production, achieved in the tradition of the genre with 100% acoustic drums and real amplifiers.

Lyrically, the album is an act of rebellion against a world that seeks to condemn our lives to oblivion, submerging us in distractions and waste, reducing us to a dehumanized herd. The songs alternate between crude, direct verses and more intimate, lacerating, and personal passages, delivering undeniable emotional power and authenticity.

Tracklist:

​1. The Wrong

2. Blastphemy

3. Mass Distraction Program

4. Regurgitated Brains

5. Despair... In Sorrow

6. Subjugated Minds

7. Born To Appear

8. Handcuffed

9. Chronic Hate

Nowy album ZERRE do odsłuchu

 

Today, German thrashers Zerre stream the entirety of their highly anticipated fourth album, Rotting on a Golden Throne, at Decibel magazine's website. Set for international release on March 27th via Dying Victims Productions, hear Zerre's Rotting on a Golden Throne in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Debiut MALEBESTE w maju

 

On May 25th internationally, Antiq is proud to present Malebeste's striking debut album, Monestherou.

Formed in 2024 in a small town of western France, Malebeste are a five-piece black metal band. Deeply rooted in its land and history, the band mainly explore themes inspired by the legends of Charente, Vendée, and surrounding regions. The quintet offer a melodic and powerful music, driven as much by sharp riffs as by percussive drumming with galloping and varied patterns, supported by inhabited French vocals that transcend the whole. Musically, the band draw inspiration from the French and Swedish black metal scenes.

Malebeste's debut album, Monestherou, recounts the tales and legends of the Charente region (France) and nearby areas. The lyrics, all in French, are carried by atmospheres that are by turns dark and luminous, blending medieval and modern sounds. At the crossroads of traditional French and Swedish melodic black metal, this album offers a large variety of rhythms and structures, from peaceful moments to fast and brutal blastbeats.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Hautefaye 1870" HERE at the Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Malebeste's Monestherou

1. Aigre Vinasse et Chaude Populace

2. Hautefaye 1870

3. Chasse Gallery

4. Palefroi du Diable

5. Milouziena

6. Le Puits d'Enfer

7. Monestherou

8. Flamme Noir de l'Espoir

9. Nocturne (Medley Acoustique)

Recenzja Sura'sura „Warfare Metal”

 Sura'sura

„Warfare Metal”

විරෑපී (VIRŪPI) 2026

Chcecie egzotyki? Proszę bardzo. Jedziemy na Sri Lankę. Kraina to dzika, i bynajmniej nie kojarzona szerzej z metalowym graniem. Stamtąd jednak pochodzi Sura’sura. Banda zwyroli, która chwyciła za instrumenty, i nagrała debiutancką, niespełna dwunastominutową EP-kę, składającą się z czterech kompozycji. Kompozycji… Wysublimowane to w tym przypadku słowo.  (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Fire Magic „Memories of Fire”

 Fire Magic

„Memories of Fire”

Stygian Black Hand 2026

Fire Magic to duet z kraju, który Persowie zwą „Wielkim Szatanem”. Może między innymi dlatego grają oni black metal. Swoją przygodę pod tym szyldem zaczęli w 2020 roku i od tamtego czasu na koncie uzbierali demówkę, debiutancki krążek i najnowszego długograja w postaci „Memories of Fire”. To siedem numerów, które lecą sobie nieco ponad pół godziny, ale to i tak (jak dla mnie) trochę za długo. (Czytaj dalej...)

THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE zapowiadają debiut

 

Tasmanian devils THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE have set an August 2026 release date for their highly-anticipated full-length album, Dread Cycle.

Following a string of EPs and singles, the album promises to be the band's most incendiary work yet. Slated for release via Bleeding Art Collective, with distribution by Blood Blast Distribution, Dread Cycle is set to solidify the band’s position as a premier name in contemporary technical death metal.

THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE is prepping fans for what's to come with the release of the official music video for the album's first single, "Ghost Mantra."

The band comments on the song's lyrical concept, "'Ghost Mantra' is all about being surrounded and taunted by the apparitions of our ancestors, and the

sacrifice of the lowly in order to maintain the status quo. What comes with these haunting feelings is the overwhelming presence of guilt, as we watch the poor die horribly and step over their bodies to see out our goals. 'Ghost Mantra' is a solemn bow to those who have suffered. A showing of respect and gratitude."

Watch the video now at this location.

Follow THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE on Spotify.

Tracklisting: 

1) Despotic Ruin (Diet of Worms)

2) Idols of Confraternity

3) Ghost Mantra

4) The Sordid Miasma

5) The Nightlight Sigil

6) Promethean Pilferage

7) A Mire Caked in Nativity

8) Grinding the Sphere

9) The Diary of the Emaciated

Singiel od ASENHEIM

 

Today, pagan black metallers Asenheim premiere the new track "Der Wächter der Nacht" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated tenth album, Elbenblut, set for international release on April 24th via Dominance of Darkness Records. Hear Asenheim's "Der Wächter der Nacht" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Although initially formed in 2004 under the moniker Sins of Desire, it wasn't until 2006 when Asenheim emerged since the lyrics increasingly dealt with pagan themes and a name change was overdue. Founding vocalist / guitarist Tiwaz soon developed the band into a solo project, as rehearsals with previous members were far too rare. Still, Asenheim continued to forge their sound, and after numerous demos, both the self-titled debut album and Sehnsucht mini-album arrived in 2012. However, it was their second album, wenn die Nacht..., that proved pivotal: Valfor came onboard initially as a session drummer, but ended up staying and proved an integral creative partner to Tiwaz. At last, Asenheim was complete, and a rich catalog of pagan black metal arrived from ancient mists...

Despite such a vast catalog, never has there been a dip in quality; Asenheim are nothing if not dependable. Put another way, Tiwaz and Valfor's vision has always been focused and firm, and beholding it has become something of a rite of passage. Which makes their tenth album, Elbenblut, all the more special: it caps the band's 20th anniversary in dramatic, dependable fashion. The atmosphere is stirringly folkloric, which isn't too surprising given that the album's themes are set in the Tolkein universe. Nevertheless, Asenheim proceed to paint a poignant landscape across Elbenblut's EPIC 70-minute runtime, running from breathless peals of windswept urgency to somber-yet-sumptuous downtempo segments, all suffused with blanching emotion and classic nightsky splendor, as always with an organic warmth that's unique for black metal. Each of the album's 11 tracks are as important to the totality as the last, drawing the listener deeply into Asenheim's world - and, in effect, Tolkein's - and guiding them through a journey that's characteristically compelling to the very end. Not for nothing was Elbenblut five years in the making... Long may Asenheim reign for another 20 years!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Der Wächter der Nacht" exclusively HERE, courtesy of NoCleanSinging.com. Also hear the previously revealed "Wo die Schatten drohen" HERE at Dominance of Darkness' official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Asenheim's Elbenblut

1. Ein Steiniger Weg

2. Ein Stern

3. Elbenblut I

4. Wächter der Nacht

5. Im Lande Mordor

6. Elbenblut II

7. Wo die Schatten drohen

8. Das letzte Zeitalter

9. Das Juwel von Erebor

10. Ein letzter Atemzug

11. Nicht mehr weit