December 30, 2004

EDM "Endless Dismal Moan" CD from JAPAN on BLACKMETAL.COM Records!

EDM "Endless Dismal Moan" CD
"From Omninous" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]



Mesmerizing Necro Black Metal from Japan; raw (but not "primitive") blend of grim Nordic-influenced darkness mixed with Alternative Japanese Undergound aesthetics. On the very fleeting surface this might be described as in a similar vein to "ILDJARN filtered through the trance-inducing suicidal tangents of FORGOTTEN TOMB, DRUDKH, early SHINING, or XASTHUR"-- but without the trendy UK shoe-gazing element, or American post-grunge reverie. More importantly, a uniquely Japanese twist is added to break the mold and create a divergent new standard of Asian Black Metal by incorporating noisy Doom-y guitar grind reminiscent of ZENI GEVA, or the more seminal SWANS. All Extreme elements combine to form a harrowing, suffocatingly horrific atmosphere of hallucinogenic Blackened intensity with both orthodox and exotic oriental flavors simultaneously attacking the listeners' senses. Tortured cries herald the way to a purgatorial aural journey through grim, yet desperate visions of Zigoku-- the traditional concept of Nippon Hell...

Current bands in Japan may be familiar to Extreme Metal fans worldwide for mining either Heavy Metal and Thrash veins inspired by Venom and Iron Maiden, or brutal Death Metal attack patterned after Morbid Angel and the Florida Scene of the early '90s, or melodic Swedish genres characterized by In Flames and Dark Tranquillity. ENDLESS DISMAL MOAN is obviously one of the very few truly Black Metal bands in Japan, independent from the rest of the established scene-- a true anomaly and rarity in the land of the Rising Sun. EDM only hints at an obscure and well-hidden (albeit practically "non-existent") Underground scene that deserves to be investigated. With the release of this self-titled debut CD, EDM will soon rank alongside the pioneers of Japan's classic Alternative Underground Scene, like ZENI GEVA, DISSECTION TABLE, YBO2, HIGH RISE, SODOM, WHITE HOSPITAL, FUSHITSUSHA, and G.I.S.M.! Tirelessly performing a multitude of live action (sharing "live house" bills with the likes of SOLMANIA and MASSONA), ENDLESS DISMAL MOAN will surely prove to be an important discovery for adventurous gaijin ("foreign devils") fanatic about sinister and diabolic Black Metal art in this Satanic New Millenium!

EDM's debut-album "Endless Dismal Moan" CD on BlackMetal.com Records features 10 new tracks recorded in 2004, plus 6 "Bonus-Tracks" taken from the first self-released demo from previous years-- a total of sixteen (16) tracks, with a total running-time of 66 minutes!

December 29, 2004

DARK SANCTUARY "Les Memoires Blessees" CD

DARK SANCTUARY "Les Memoires Blessees" CD
"Présence" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]



New import CD from Italy. DARK SANCTUARY's most atmospheric neo-classical album in the best tradition of hallowed operetta divas

LOS ASESINOS DEL PENTAGRAMA "Duenos del Universo" CD

LOS ASESINOS DEL PENTAGRAMA "Duenos del Universo" CD
"Evil Rites" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]



THE ASSASSINS OF THE PENTAGRAM!
Blackened Thrash Heavy Metal band from Panama known for their previous split-release with Japan's SABBAT. Featuring METALUCIFER cover-version! 8 songs recorded in 2003. Cult essential for die-hard headbangers fanatical about neo-Thrash outfits like TOXIC HOLOCAUST, Germany's NOCTURNAL, Japan's ABIGAIL, CUTTHROAT, BARBATOS, SABBAT, METALUCIFER, Chile's FORCE OF DARKNESS, Sweden's DEVIL LEE ROT, etc.! Domestic edition CD from Ixiol Productions, Connecticut.

December 28, 2004

MASSEMORD / SVARTSKOGG (split) CD MP3 CLIP

MASSEMORD / SVARTSKOGG (split) CD
"Loki 7" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

On this occasion, and for this split-release only, MASSEMORD (the Norwegian band; not the pretenders from Poland) offer us a heavy Death Metal version of themselves, with crushing sound, and strange, growled brutal vocals. SVARTSKOGG (also from Norway; see SYKDOM) offers something closer to the traditional Norwegian Black Metal sound, with miserable dissonance, raw and noisy sound, and grim melodies and atmospheres, just like in the old days. Great bands, on this split; import CD from The Oath Productions, Italy. Essential.

ABHOR "Vocat Spiritum Morti" CD MP3 CLIP

ABHOR "Vocat Spiritum Morti" CD
"Dwarf" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

Satanic Nordic-styled Black Metal. Featuring 2 members from EVOL (see [e-mail] notice from ULFHEDHNIR below) as session musicians. Total high-calibre darkness and rage! The last 2 tracks are in tribute to GOBLIN! Thick booklet includes lyrics and photos. 7 Songs total (recorded between 2000 and 2002); 37 minutes. Import CD from THE OATH (MASSEMORD / SVARTSKOGG split CD, and LUNAR AURORA "Elixir of Sorrow" CD), Italy!

LUNAR AURORA "Elixir Of Sorrow" CD MP3 CLIP

LUNAR AURORA "Elixir Of Sorrow" CD
"Zorn Aus Äonen" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

LUNAR AURORA are back with brand new Black Metal hymns of hatred and rage! Essential. Import CD from Italy!

O (Finland)

O (Finland) "O" MCD
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Brutal Black Metal darkness from Finland; for diehards only! 2-Song CD-single in slimline. Hand-numbered, limited edition of only 1000 made. Import MCD from THE OATH (see MASSEMORD / SVARTSKOGG split-CD, ABHOR "Vocat Spiritum Morti" CD, and LUNAR AURORA "Elixir of Sorrow" CD), Italy.

December 21, 2004

PROCREATION "Incantations of Demonic Lust..." MP3 added

PROCREATION "Incantations of Demonic Lust for Corpses of the Fallen
" CD
"Intro" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

New CD from Nuclear War Now! Productions! Brutal Black / Death cult from Ross Bay, Canada; contemporary with BLASPHEMY and WITCHES HAMMER, and in the same vein. PROCREATION has performed numerous times in the Vancouver area alongside BLASPHEMY, ARMOROS, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ANVIL, FORCED ENTRY, etc.

December 19, 2004

MORT (Ungod) "godless Dominion" CD MP3 added!

MORT (Ungod) "godless Dominion" CD
"Stormride" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

Raw Teutonic German Black Metal! Import CD from Germany!

December 16, 2004

IMPIETY "Indomitable Fist of Decius" from "Paramount Evil" CD

IMPIETY "Paramount Evil" CD
"Indomitable Fist of Decius" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

Brand new album by the Hellbeast from Singapore! Skullfucking 8 songs (42 minutes) of killer raging Blackened Death brutality; recorded in Mexico during the past summer with members of Disgorge and Ravager, who joined the forces of Impiety for the recording of "Paramount Evil" plus some live shows. USA version CD at "Low price"; from Paragon Records, licensed from Agonia Records, Poland!

HORN OF VALERE "Ageless Winds of Infinite Wisdom"

HORN OF VALERE "Blood of the Heathen Ancients" CD
"Ageless Winds of Infinite Wisdom" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

USBM; Viking-influenced atmospheric and blasting Nordic-styled Black Metal with great drummer. Epic long new tracks, plus bonus BASILISKK demo tracks! 8 Songs; 66 minutes!

RIGOR SARDONICOUS "In Autumn Twilight" from "Principia Sardonica" CD

RIGOR SARDONICOUS "Principia Sardonica" CD
"In Autumn Twilight" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

"Apocalyptic Doom Metal"
After a long five years since their last album, RIGOR SARDONICOUS return with their third and darkest opus of Apocalyptic Doom. Imagine THERGOTHON, early SKEPTICISM, DISEMBOWELMENT, WINTER, and SYMPHONY OF GRIEF stripped to its barest elements. Only for the truest of DOOM enthusiasts

CANCER "Oil" from Corporation$ CD

CANCER Corporation$ CD
"Oil" - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

The pioneer UK Death Metal masters are back from the dead!

FROSTKRIEG "In the Shadow of the Horns" (Darkthrone cover)

FROSTKRIEG
"In the Shadow of the Horns" (Darkthrone cover) CD - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

One of the oldest and truest Teutonic-based elite Pagan Black Metal bands from Germany offers you ten of their best songs ever recorded with 40+ minutes of a fantastic journey! NSBM import CD on Nykta Productions. Includes FROSTKRIEG's killer cover-version (over 6 minutes) of "In the Shadow of the Horns" classic DARKTHRONE track!

December 15, 2004

ABOMINANT MP3

ABOMINANT
"The Way After" CD - [LISTEN] [MORE INFO]

Melodic/Technical Death Metal reissue with BONUS TRACKS! Foldout booklet features full lyrics.