Recenzja Oskoma „Krystalicznie Brudny”

 Oskoma

„Krystalicznie Brudny”

Black Death Prod. 2025

Całkiem ciekawa nazwa jak na zespół blackmetalowy, nie powiem. Oskoma to łaknienie na słodycze, tudzież drętwienie zębów po zjedzeniu czegoś kwaśnego. Domyślam się, że w tym przypadku chodziło chłopakom o to drugie. Zresztą cholera wie, co ludziom po głowach, czy tam zębach, chodzi. Do brzegu… (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Messticator „Total Mastery”

 Messticator

„Total Mastery”

Testimony Records 2026

Messticator to kwartet z Hamburga, który rozpoczął karierę w 2019 roku. Na koncie mają epkę z coverami Slayer’a i debiutancką płytę. Trzynastego marca ukaże się ich drugi album „Total Mastery”, który zawierać będzie jedenaście numerów, utrzymanych w death-thrashowym tonie. (Czytaj dalej...)

Debiut DIABOLUS, MECUM SEMPERTERNE! do odsłuchu

 

On February 20th international, Terratur Possessions will release the highly anticipated self-titled debut album of Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne! on CD and vinyl LP formats; worldwide distribution is handled by Amor Fati Productions. And today, the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel streams the album in its entirety. Hear Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!'s Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne! in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Nowy kawałek od TÜRBÖWITCH

 

TÜRBÖWITCH return with “Cult Mastery”, the second single taken from their upcoming third full-length “Under Haunted Skies”, and a blazing declaration of true metal intent. Fierce and triumphant, the track stands as a full-throttle anthem forged in speed, steel and devotion to the old ways. Driven by galloping riffs, searing leads and a breakneck rhythm section, “Cult Mastery” captures the band at their most commanding, fusing blackened speed-thrash ferocity with an unmistakable sense of epic menace.

"Under Haunted Skies", will be released on March 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Commenting on the song, the band explain:

"Among the ashes of chaos, cults flourish.

Desperate crowds pray to a false god, searching for something to cling to under the cursed heavens.

The power of the cultists grows and with it, madness itself".

YouTube: https://youtu.be/X4EGpfGMcTg

Streaming: https://ffm.to/turbowitch-cult-mastery

W kwietniu debiut WERWOLF

 

On April 24th internationally, Dominance of Darkness Records is proud to present the long-awaited debut album of Germany's Werwolf, Satanic Terror, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Formed in the dark days of 2005, Germany's Werwolf spent their first 15 years in the deepest underground, littering filth only when the time was right - and then returning, once again, to a cold grave. It was not until 2021's Blutgericht EP, released by Dominance of Darkness, where Werwolf began to climb further up from those dungeons, or at least commit to a more active plan of filth. Nevertheless, as their releases became more prolific, the Germans still stayed committed to the old ways of the black metal underground: no compromise, no light.

Born from the whore of the dead heaven, after more than 20 years, Werwolf's first full-length appears to ruin everyone's day. Truly titled, Satanic Terror is raw & blasphemous BLACK METAL, renewing the covenant of the late '90s that was so foundational to their crude & rude aesthetic. From fanatical fast segments to cold-as-ice cruising, from wild frenzy to hypnotic delirium, all coated in a shadowy shimmer that's vintage 1998, Werwolf here manifest pure chaos into a gauntlet of fiercely honed hate. For those whose hearts long for the old days of Drakkar, Sombre, and Breath of Night, Satanic Terror will be a nostalgic listen - a tome to return to forgotten realms and ancient glory - while everyone else will be repulsed; either way, Werwolf stand defiant. This is fucking Satanic Terror!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Temple of No Light" HERE at Dominance of Darkness' official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Werwolf (Germany)'s Satanic Terror

1. Satanic Terror

2. Shrine of Faith

3. ...of Cursed Places and Desegrated Graves

4. Temple of No Light

5. Unholy Trinity

6. Whore of Dead Heaven

7. Infernal Devotion

Debiut DWELLNOUGHT do odsłuchu

 

Today, Italian black-doom metallers Dwellnought stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Monolith of Ephemerality, at the No Gleaming Light YouTube channel. Set for international release on February 20th via Caligari Records on CD format, hear Dwellnought's Monolith of Ephemerality in its entirety exclusively HERE.

CANDARIAN zapowiadają debiut na kwiecień

 

Today, Memento Mori in conspiracy with Me Saco Un Ojo Records announce April 27th as the international release date for Candarian's highly anticipated debut album, Trepanación. Memento Mori will handle the CD version while Me Saco Un Ojo will handle the vinyl and cassette versions.

Hailing from one of the most fertile scenes in recent years, Costa Rica's Candarian were spawned in 2020 when Christopher (guitar) and Jose Pablo (bass / vocals) decided to start a new project inspired by old-school death metal from the early '90s, like Autopsy and Incantation, with lyrics revolving around themes of gore and horror. After some rehearsals, Pablo (drums) and Felipe (guitar) were recruited, and the lineup was then completed. During the following months, the band focused on finishing their debut demo and presenting it live throughout the local scene. That demo, Stagnant Livor Mortis, was released in late 2022 by Me Saco Un Ojo on cassette and quickly established the name Candarian as a considerable newcomer.

And with the imminent release of their debut album, Candarian capitalize on that potential - with disgusting, punishing aplomb. Titled Trepanación - the grisly cover art courtesy of Grant Hatfield leaves no doubt what the English translation is - the Costa Ricans' first full-length is the fullest manifestation of their authentically throwback DEATH METAL: malignant, odious, reckless, and groove-laden. No more but no less, this is the early '90s done to perfection, from performance and production on down; everything congeals into a totality that's all-consuming and utterly convincing. It's not inaccurate to suggest that Trepanación could bring long-buried corpses bubbling to the surface in a quagmire of rottenness. However, this pulsing & putrescent soundscape of horror and doom manages to go above basic old-school worship whilst including all the necessary filth that vintage death metal needs. Whether it's the sometimes-bestial aspect to their rhythmic surge (think Belial's classic Wisdom of Darkness) to the never-belabored atmosphere of the haunting and hovering, Candarian display a mature grasp beyond their young years,

Prepare to bang your head and drudge through the mulched layers of corpses that Candarian leave in their wake. The time is nigh to become possessed by real terror and carnage...and get crushed by Trepanación!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Skull Drilling Exorcism" HERE at Memento Mori's official YouTube channel. Aforementioned cover art and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Candarian's Trepanación

1. Spectral Superstitions

2. Altars and Ancestors

3. Zombie Miscarriage

4. Skull Drilling Exorcism

5. Relinquished Víscera

6. Psychosurgery Ecstasy

7. Vilipendio del Cadaver

A review of Zerre “Rotting on a Golden Throne”

 Zerre

“Rotting on a Golden Throne”

Dying Victims Prod. 2026

 

There you go. Once again, I come across a band that has three full-lenght albums in its discography, but only their fourth one has reached me. Zerre are guys from Bavaria. It is well known that Bavaria is famous for Oktoberfest. And what is the best thing to listen to while drinking beer? Old-school thrash, of course. (Continue reading)

Klip od EL MUERTO

 

El Muerto, the Netherlands' one-man Black/Death Metal project, has released the official video for "Lich King," a track from debut EP, Lost and Amsterdamned! Look and listen at: youtu.be/g2sSm-aqquI

Track Listing:

1. Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch) [Video]

2. Ghosts of Torment

3. Lich King

4. A Song for Ran

5. Blood Crypt

6. Wolves of Den Haag [Video]

Singiel od MIDRYASI'S KULT

 

Today, occult metallers Midyrasi's Kult premiere the new track "Taste for Damnation" at heavily trafficked web-portal Metal.de. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated debut album, Italian Dark Sound, set for international release on March 27th via Dying Victims Productions. Hear Midryasis's Kult's "Taste for Damnation" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Midyrasi's Kult are revolutionary and uncompromised. Featuring veterans from such Italian doom stalwarts as Doomsword, Midryasi, Agarthi, and Fiurach, their unique blend of elements from the NWOBHM, doom metal, and early black metal – all fused in their distinctive national dark-sound tradition, which includes such cult legends as Black Hole and Death SS – results in an obscure, hypnotic, and exciting formula.

Love Pentagram, Danzig, Celtic Frost, Mercyful Fate, Bathory, AND Jacula? Then you absolutely must hear Midyrasi's Kult’s Italian Dark Sound ASAP!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Taste for Damnation" exclusively HERE, courtesy of Metal.de. Also hear the previously revealed title track "Italian Dark Sound" exclusively HERE, courtesy of Deaf Forever magazine. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Zerre's Rotting on a Golden Throne

1. Italian Dark Sound [4:07]

2. M.I.M. Mayhem [5:37]

3. Cellar [3:44]

4. Mountain Devil [3:25]

5. Taste For Damnation [4:23]

6. Slaughter [3:49]

7. Hypnopriest [5:06]

8. The Lost Son Of Sylvester Anfang [1:07]

Dziesiąty album ASENHEIM za dwa miesiące

 

On April 24th internationally, Dominance of Darkness Records is proud to present Asenheim's highly anticipated tenth album, Elbenblut, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

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 "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

Nowy mini VORAGO do odsłuchu

 

On February 20th internationally, Amor Fati Productions will release the highly anticipated debut mini-album of the pan-international Vorago, Morulus, on CD and 12" vinyl formats. And today, the No Gleaming Light YouTube channel streams the mini-album in its entirety. Hear Vorago's Morulus in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Recenzja Paganizer „As Mankind Rots”

 Paganizer

„As Mankind Rots”

Xtreem Music 2026

Gdyby istniał metalowy odpowiednik teleturnieju telewizyjnego “Jaka to melodia?”, Rogga Johansson byłby muzykiem, którego twórczość każdy uczestnik, nawet ten najbardziej upośledzony, odgadywałby po jednej nutce. Po zmianie barw klubowych z Transcending Obscurity na Xtreem Music, Paganizer ukazuje światu swój album numer czternaście. Co na nim znajdziemy? (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Cruel Force „Haneda”

 Cruel Force

„Haneda”

Shadow Kingdom 2026

To już drugi album po reaktywacji tej kapeli, która miała miejsce w 2022 roku, a czwarty w całkowitym dorobku tego kwartetu. Bez introsa, to osiem numerów utrzymanych w standardowej formie dla Cruel Force, bo w dalszym ciągu kwartet ten łoi skórę, miksując speed metal z klasycznym heavy, utrzymując całość w klimatach lat osiemdziesiątych. Cóż, Niemcy cały czas są w formie, ponieważ wszystko na „Haneda” bangla fantastycznie. (Czytaj dalej...)

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