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PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:26 pm   Post subject: Reply with quote


ITEM OF THE DAY


BAL-SAGOTH - A BLACK MOON BROODS OVER LEMURIA CD - $15.00 + S/H



1. Hatheg Kla
2. Dreaming of Atlantean Spires
3. Spellcraft & Moonfire (Beyond the Citadel of Frost)
4. A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria
5. Enthroned in the Temple of the Serpent Kings
6. Shadows 'Neath the Black Pyramid
7. Witch-Storm
8. The Ravening
9. Into the Silent Chambers of the Sapphirean Throne (Sagas From the Antediluvian Scrolls)
10. Valley of Silent Paths

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THOUSAND YEAR WAR (U.S.) Tyrants and Men DIGI CD review by www.blistering.com



By Justin Donnelly

Thousand Year War are a relatively new act to join the melodic death metal scene, with the band coming together in 2008. Although they have only been together for a few years, they did manage to release their independent EP Shadow of the Colossus in 2009, which immediately caught the eye of Abyss Records, who are releasing the band’s debut full-length, Tyrants And Men.

Prior to knowing anything about this Alaskan act, I could have sworn that these guys hailed from Sweden. The opening track on the album “Defiance” has a strong Amon Amarth influence musically, and to some extent in the vocals (vocalist Hiram Lohr manages to get a bit more of a snarl in his delivery compared to those of Johan Hegg). While the similarities between the two acts are undeniable, “Defiance” is a solid enough track, and a fitting start to the album.

“The Sea” (inspired by Lohr’s passion for sea) is a powerful follow-up effort that features plenty of galloping riffs and aggressive vocals, which is emphasised all the more by the slower passages that allow the riffs to really stand out. The faster-paced pair of “No Gods, No Masters” and “Thousand Year War” has a strong Gothenburg vibe that brings to mind shades of Dark Tranquillity mixed with Amon Amarth with their dense riffing and greater emphasis of melody throughout the choruses, while “Open Casket” reveals a trace of thrash metal with its fast paced and abrasive riffing.

The cover of I’s “The Storm I Ride” is a strange choice, and while it’s a solid and faithful reinterpretation of the song, it does stand out on the album as a little too different in style (death ‘n’ roll versus melodic death metal) to really blend in enough with the rest of the album. The mid-paced “Warriors of Deceit” and the intense blast of “One Final Breath” are effective, but a little unmemorable around the latter half of the album, while the spirit and influence of Amon Amarth once again infiltrates the mid-paced crushing groove of “Spartacus.”

For a melodic death metal album, Tyrants And Men is a solid release. Unfortunately, Amon Amarth have been done countless times over, which means that as good as Thousand Year War are, they will always be second best. If you’re a fan of melodic death metal in the vein of Amon Amarth, you could do a whole lot worse than Thousand Year War. But if you’re looking for something unique, you may have to wait a while before the Alaskans finds their own identity and sound.

Rating: 7/10

Review link: www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/25459/tempidx/4/menuid/2




Thousand Year War links:

Official Website: http://thousandyearwar.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tyrantsandmen

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/thousandyearwar

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Thousand+Year+War



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase THOUSAND YEAR WAR - Tyrants and Men DIGI CD and other THOUSAND YEAR WAR merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=thousand+year+war

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOlEjPkRPHE or www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0jL7l9B9uA
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MAAX (U.S.) Unholy Rock & Roll DIGI CD review by www.brutalism.com



By Death8699

Follow up release from the album "Dawnbringer", this album reflects that of Satanic rock and roll but is considered to fit into the genre of black metal. The lineup consists of Tim on vocals, Brett on guitars, Kyle on guitars, Jeremy on bass and James on drums. I wouldn't consider this band to be within the black metal genre at all except for the vocals sounding a little bit like Legion from Devian/Marduk. There is much to be said about this band that I will orchestrate.
Musically, they have distorted tone guitars with way heavy blues influence to their sound. All of the songs reflect this and aren't very fast paced at all. They have a distinctive groove to them featuring rhythm guitars with a crunch tone to them and heavy rock influence. If there's something to say about this band, it would be that they're highly skilled in achieving their album title as well as a very unique style of black metal that's finely played out.
Every song contains guitars that aren't highly difficult to play if you're a guitarist. They feature palm muted riffs galore mixed with distinctive rhythms that are noteworthy and highly innovative. The lead guitar bits are highly technical and played out with vigor. They suit the rhythms quite well and the vocals are raspy with occasional change ups, but not many. Tempos of the guitars for the most part are like I've mentioned, slow especially on the instrumental track. There's a clean tone guitar mixed with lead bits.
Even the faster tracks are still not that fast like blast beating. The song entitled "Overthrone" is one to YouTube because it's more on the black metal end than the rest of the songs. This band doesn't play anything that's overtly heavy. The distortion on the guitars make them sound more thrash metal based. This is featured throughout the album. Some songs darker than others. Most of them dark though with a little kick to them.
I haven't heard their debut release so I cannot compare this one to their debut. Something new is here with this album that I have yet to hear which is black metal played with a rock and roll style of guitar rhythms. I'm still perplexed by this. Not many bands that I've heard play like this, but the lyrical contents are mindless. It's not difficult to sing about Satanism. What is difficult is to hear a band play rock and roll style of guitar work with these lyrical concepts.
The mixing/production sound was a little bit flat sounding especially on the drums. But the vocals, guitars, bass, and drums are still in there pretty solid and well mixed together to compliment the album. The production could've been better, but for an underground band, the "raw" sound encompassed the album well to make it into a decent release. I suppose that they made this album with that kind of sound to fit into the overall darker fix to them.
Something's happened here that never does happen with a black metal band and again that's to be that of one who plays guitars with a rock base to them. This album isn't overtly heavy, but highly original and unique. I suppose that you could say "Unholy Rock and Roll" really fits with the sound of this album. If you're into rock, you may even take a liking to this release. I thought that it was highly unique and noteworthy. They really did a good job with achieving their goal of sounding highly original. Pick this up!

Rating: 3/5

Review link: www.brutalism.com/content/maax-unholy-rock-roll




Maax links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/maaxmetal

Facebook: www.facebook.com/maaxmetal

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/maax

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Maax



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



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To purchase MAAX - Unholy Rock & Roll DIGI CD and other Maax merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=maax

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYmZLEnfZ1o

To preview a song from their 2010 release "Six Pack Witchcraft" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNCctZobOE

and to preview a song from their debut album "Dawnbringer" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uNDPFcYcdw

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ITEM OF THE DAY


KATATONIA - BRAVE YESTER DAYS DOUBLE DIGI CD - $12.00 + S/H



Disc 1:
Tracks 1-5 taken from Jhva Elohim Meth
Tracks 6-7 from Dance of December Souls
Tracks 8-9 from War Compilation Volume One ("Black Erotica" is an early
version of "12" from Brave Murder Day.)
Tracks 10-13 from For Funerals to Come

Disc 2:
Tracks 1-2 taken from Brave Murder Day
Tracks 3-5 from Sounds of Decay
Track 6 is an unreleased song from Sounds of Decay sessions
Tracks 7-10 from Saw You Drown

DISC 1

1. Midwinter Gates (Prologue)
2. Without God
3. Palace of Frost
4. The Northern Silence
5. Crimson Tears (Epilogue)
6. Gateways of Bereavement
7. Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)
8. Black Erotica
9. Love of the Swan
10. Funeral Wedding
11. Shades of Emerald Fields
12. For Funerals to Come
13. Epistel

DISC 2
1. Murder
2. Rainroom
3. Nowhere
4. At Last
5. Inside the Fall
6. Untrue
7. Nerve
8. Saw You Drown
9. Quiet World
10. Scarlet Heavens

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BANE (Serbia) Chaos, Darkness & Emptiness DIGI CD review by maliciousintent666



By cweed

Excellent Melodic Black Metal
While I expected Bane to sound similar to other Serbian black metal bands such as May Result and the Stone, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. This is by far one of the best melodic black metal albums I’ve heard this year, and I could definitely see this band doing well for themselves on the international level.

What struck me as most memorable about this album was the atmosphere, as it wasn’t just “grim and frostbitten” all the way through like so many other albums of the genre. Bane balance things out very well, whether it’s the feeling of forgotten majesty in slower songs such as “The Haunting Presence”, the icy melodies of “Pandemonium” and “Inherited Infection”, or the creepy, carnival-like overtones of “Abhorrence”. Furthermore, it’s worth mentioning that those of you who are allergic to cheesy keyboards need not fear, as keyboards on this album are used sparsely and only in intro tracks (like in the awesome, early-era Mortiis-esque “Awakening of the Evil Spirits”, and “Dysthymia”, which recalls Ildjarn‘s ambient stuff). The ominous acoustic guitar melody in "Lost Shadows" is a nice touch as well, as it only further reinforces the album's atmosphere and also provides a brief break from the intensity.

While the songs are catchy, dark, and pretty much all you can ask for in a melodic black metal album, it’s worth calling attention to both the high-quality production and musicianship on this album as well. The guitar playing is flawless, the solos are classy, and the drums are top-notch, without sounding fake or over-produced. The vocals also suit the music quite well, as Branislav’s death metal growl and Khargash’s black metal rasp compliment each other perfectly and give the music another dimension. I could definitely see both black and death metal fans digging this album. It’s also good to see high-quality metal like this coming out of Serbia, as I’m not too familiar with what the metal scene is like there, but if Bane is any indication of the overall quality of the Serbian underground, then I’m excited to see what else this scene has in store for us.

When I first gave “Chaos, Darkness, & Emptiness” a listen I felt that I was listening to a Dimmu Borgir knockoff, and while I’m assuming that Dimmu is a huge influence on these guys, Bane definitely has enough of its own character to separate itself from the imitators. This and Istapp’s debut album earlier this year are, for me, some of the best melodic black metal to come out in 2010. I would definitely recommend this album for fans of Dimmu Borgir, Catamenia, Dissection, Old Man’s Child, etc.

Review link: www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Bane/Chaos%2C_Darkness_%26_Emptiness/285254/cweed




Bane links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/baneband

Facebook: www.facebook.com/baneband

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/baneband

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Bane



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook:www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase BANE - Chaos, Darkness & Emptiness DIGI CD featuring bonus Dark Funeral cover go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=10306

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP0LoHYAEBE
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HYPERBOREAN (Sweden) The Spirit of Warfare CD review by heavymetaltribune



By Hong Rui

Melodic black metal has always been one of the genres that I tended to avoid, usually finding the riffs and instrumentation too cheesy and drowning out the underlying essence of the music. The Spirit of Warfare is the first full length release by Hyperborean, with the last release being the 2005 demo, Prey.

Fortunately though, Hyperborean doesn't bore listeners. The opening track Channelling the Spirit of Warfare begins with an almost black/thrash feel, unlike the styles of usual melodic black metal bands. However, as the chorus sets in, the melodic trem-picking of guitarist Andreas is instantly familiar to fans of melodic black metal. One thing that makes Hyperborean's songs stand out are the song structures, at times almost reminding listeners of progressive bands such as Dream Theater, with the complex riffing, constant shift in tempo and technical lead guitar parts. Right from the opening track until the end, odd time signatures are utilised, a further display of their technical-progressive influences. The lengths of the songs are also another factor with most songs hitting at least the 7 minute mark, making this record a particular tough one for those with short attention spans. The acoustic section in The Last Stand Of Leonidas And The Battle Of Thermopylae also adds a nice touch, complete with an acoustic lead guitar solo, further emphasising the emotional aspects of the music.

Vocalist Magnus' style is a tortured scream, very much like Code's Kvohst. However, he often contrasts that style with gruff and viking-styled growls, that brings to mind Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg, often layered on top of the screams to provide a fuller vocal effect. Couple that with the heroic themes and riffs unleashed such as on Weapon Mankind, it is forgivable that the listener might mistake this record for an Amon Amarth one.

Also unlike most melodic black metal bands, the keyboards in this record are almost non-existent, with the first hint of keyboards coming in in the form of a piano on Weapon Making. And for once, the album would have definitely benefitted from the increased presence of keyboards since the small amount of keyboard parts on the songs, with the exception of the beautiful intro of the epic The Last Stand Of Leonidas And The Battle Of Thermopylae, certainly made songs sound slightly awkward, such as on the closing track, The Sick Man of Europe. However, it is on this same track where the ingenuity of the band's songwriting shines. When the chaos provided by the guitars above, what the listener finds is a melancholic and almost beautiful piano piece hidden beneath.

The drums provided by Fredrik Widigs, while nothing particularly spectacular or quick, sets the foundation on which Hyperborean has built their album upon. Also, while there is the inclusion of various guitar effects and techniques by guitarist Andreas such as artificial harmonics (on A New Sun Rises)and pinch harmonics littered around the album, they tend to get slightly awkward and out of place at times.

However, overall this is certainly an album that is highly recommended for fans of melodic black metal, yet are looking for a fresh sound, or for those who are looking for a band similar to Amon Amarth with a more black metal sound.

Review link: http://heavymetaltribune.blogspot.com/2011/05/album-review-hyperborean-spirit-of.html




Hyperborean links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/hyperboreanofficial

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/hyperboreanofficial

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Hyperborean



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase HYPERBOREAN - The Spirit of Warfare CD go to:
www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=10305

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4NkpxSrIjE
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ITEM OF THE DAY


DESTROYER 666 - DEFIANCE CD - $12.00 + S/H



1. Weapons of Conquest
2. I Am Not Deceived
3. Blood For Blood
4. The Barricades Are Breaking
5. A Stand Defiant
6. The Path to Conflict
7. A Thousand Plagues
8. Human All Too Human
9. A Sermon To The Dead

To Order: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_84&products_id=7621
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ETERNAL HELCARAXE (Ireland) To Whatever End CD EP review by www.pitchline-zine.com



By pitchline-zine

From Celtic lands the Irish come to us Eternal Helcaraxe (named after a fictional place that appears in''The Silmarillion'') with the second edition of''name''To End Whatever self-published last year and that has allowed to sign a contract with the American label Abyss Records.

What we will find Black Metal cutting is more epic and melancholy being compared to bands like Immortal or neighbors Norwegian Forefather, but without the element of the British folk, although such comparisons are rather talking about above and we will find elements for everyone with great personality and always heroic and emotional atmosphere. And not surprisingly, his entire strip of land lyrical concept of paganism, mythology and epic battles.

To End''''Whatever is in the form of MCD consists of an introduction and four cuts reaching the half-hour. If they had gotten a perfect theme could have been released a long time especially if we consider sound so good and professional they have achieved more in line''for''a full length MCD. And even when fully appreciate that they have given all the instrumental arrangements and reviewing carefully every detail that sets apart a musical superficiality aside, giving a delicious richness to your music. Something that many recordings of DCM (and obviously give with equal or greater length) is scarce and leave all this for a long post as many bands, especially among those who publish their first publications, prefer to save their efforts in this last format.

Following the introduction of sad and melancholy piano keyboards, two and a half minutes without notice comes the title track where the first minute I left somewhat misplaced because it does not hit with the first idea I had of the band. Start with a serious tone riff more like Death Metal to Black Metal, indeed, this peculiar and brawny beginning is completely different to what is going to sound in the later minutes of all the MCD can not find hardly anything similar. But behind this emotion is transformed into sound reminding I Abbath, reinforced by the similarity of the voice, and ending in a disparate manner of how it began, with a sublime final clean keyboards and vocals includes reinforcing the atmosphere as well the addition of a score worthy of mention. With''Kin, Comrades & Country''which follows the line of the former being the subject less varied,''Strife''comes from a powerful performance with very Drudkh start as it passes and gets closer to the last work of the already Austere and ending separate the style of Black Swedish. The last and great cut titled''All the Battles to Come''is the longest and light''disk''but possibly with the same name the best of all the work where emotion evident on all four sides plus some touch another folkie. Note that although the fund does not have much to do, the latter track has many similarities (relatively speaking) with the''Souvenirs d'un Autre Monde Alcest''of the couple and both Amesours Agalloch, if 're a fan of these bands know what I mean.

In conclusion, a pleasant surprise this demo of Eternal Helcaraxe band, totally unknown to me, which will be especially aware of their first full length due out later this year or early next. If you like Black Metal with personality in almost all aspects and especially the epic and emotional, these Irishmen are to your liking.

Rating: 8/10

This review was originally written in Spanish and has been translated using Google Translate. To view the original review in Spanish click the link below.


Review link: www.pitchline-zine.com/reviews.item.php?id=002104




Eternal Helcaraxe Links:

Official Website: http://eternalhelcaraxe.net/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/eternalhelcaraxe

Myspace: www.myspace.com/eternalhelcaraxe666

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/eternalhelcaraxe

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Eternal+Helcaraxe



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase ETERNAL HELCARAXE - To Whatever End Demo CD EP or their first Demo CD EP "Palest Kingdom" go to: http://www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Eternal+Helcaraxe

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ih4eXw283s

And to preview a song from their first Demo CD EP "Palest Kingdom" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44LhwIvXwA
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HAT (Norway) Vortex of Death DIGI CD review by metal-revolution



By Bato

Hat is a Norwegian classic black metal duo formed in 1993 under the name of Ravner. During the period of 1996 to 2006 the band was inactive for soon after to reunite under the new moniker, Hat. The band released the demo Livet Ebber Ut in 2008 and a year later their debut full-length entitled The Demise Of Mankind. To prove that Hat is not ‘one-album-project’ the band is now ready with a follow-up Vortex Of Death.

Vortex Of Death is a eight-track long offering filled with chaos and destruction. The album reflects and holds the energies that make Hat what it is; a true Norwegian Black Metal. Key-words are; misanthropy, chaos, death and destruction – forged in the flames of eternal hell. Their music is fierce and grim, slipping from total classic old-school style Nordic blasting blackness. Meanwhile, it also has this groovy and sometimes even epic side which makes it quite listenable. Overall pace of the album is mid-tempo, with occasional shifts. Cover artwork is mediocre, but I like their lyrical mix of both Norwegian and English lyrics.

The only downside of this particular record is the fact that almost all songs sound similar to each another. There’s a very little variation and diversity, but also maybe a bit of harshness and rawness that was present on their debut.

Still, I consider Vortex Of Death opus to be ‘above the average’ and something that can be recommended for fans of Satyricon, Tsjuder, Immortal, Taake, Emperor, Gorgoroth and similar old-school, authentic & misanthropic Nordic black metal acts.

Rating: 77/100

Review link: http://metal-revolution.com/plugins/content/content.php?content.3476




Hat links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/Evighat

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Hat/154439157951339

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/evighat

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Hat



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase HAT - Vortex of Death DIGI CD and other HAT merchandise go to:
www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=hat+vortex

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX-KoqPnUJY
or www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7XWXxp5LRk

And to preview a song from there first release "The Demise of Mankind" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJD28wHlPpU
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ITEM OF THE DAY


JUDAS PRIEST - BRITISH STEEL 12" LP - $23.00 + S/H



Limited Edition gatefold on 180 gram vinyl
British Steel was recorded at Tittenhurst Park, home of former Beatle Ringo Starr, after a false start at Startling Studios, a recording studio located on Tittenhurst's grounds. Sampling did not yet exist at the time of recording, so the band recorded the sounds of smashing milk bottles to be included in "Breaking the Law", as well as various sounds in "Metal Gods" produced by "trays of cutlery" and "billiard cues". It was released in the UK at a discount price of £3.99, with the advertisements in the music press bearing the legend, "British Steal". Songs "Breaking the Law", "United", and "Living After Midnight" were released as singles, while the track "Metal Gods" earned the band members their moniker.


1. Rapid Fire
2. Metal Gods
3. Breaking The Law
4. Grinder
5. United
6. You Don’t Have To Be Old To Be Wise
7. Living After Midnight
8. The Rage
9. Steeler
Bonus Tracks
10. Red , White & Blue
11. Grinder (Live)

To Order: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=12089
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BODYFARM (Netherlands) Bodyfarm CD EP review by www.mariosmetalmania.com



By Sammy De Maere

The Netherlands have always had a strong reputation when it comes to death metal. This reputation has again become stronger by adding another promising band. Bodyfarm is band that brings strong, non compromising death metal influenced by the great bands of the Dutch, Swedish and American scene. Together with an intro this EP contains 4 very nice songs. The rythmn section is very tight, the lead guitars are playing killer riffs, fine hooks and some nice breakdowns, but luckily not enough to turn into some boring modern act. The vocals complete this record in style, they are brutal yet quite understandable for the trained ear. If you like the newer records of bands as Grave and Vomitory go support your local underground and pick this one up!

Rating: 80/100

Review link: www.mariosmetalmania.com/CDDVDreviews.html




Bodyfarm Links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/bodyfarmnl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bodyfarm/107945989258106

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/bodyfarmnl

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Bodyfarm



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase BODYFARM - Bodyfarm CD EP and other BODYFARM merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=bodyfarm

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4M4NwkjrWU
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FESTER (Norway) Winter of Sin Remastered DIGI CD review by www.wintertorment.com



By Patrick

winter of sin was originally released in 1992 but thanks to the u.s label abyss records it is now being re-relased so both old and new black/death metal fans can bask in the greatness that is fester! fester comes out of the legendary norwegian underground and lets face it back in the early 1990's no other country came close to releasing great black metal like norway.fester was defintly ahead of their time and went against the norm {remember this was originally in 93 before black/death was blended together by so many} instead of the raw,primitive style that norway was known for fester played fast black metal but their guitar riffs/chords were a little thicker and even had a few solo's entertwined the riffs to give them a death metalish feel and sound.fester even went a little further to make winter a sin a "classic" within the black metal scene by adding some avantgarde and melodic interludes to their already gloomy and grim sound.even today in 2011 festers-winter of sin still stands out a great and original masterpiece. defintly get this if you like original and dark black metal.

Review link: www.wintertorment.com/2011/04/new-metal-reviews-for-4-3-11.html




Fester links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/festernorway

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Fester/204292849614033

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/festernorwaybm

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Fester



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase FESTER - Winter of Sin Remastered DIGI CD and other FESTER merchandise go to:
www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=fester

To preview a song go to:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKH4_MK_6DI

And to preview a song from FESTER's "Silence" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hiTvtM5hoY or www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkSQoaAzGpQ

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ITEM OF THE DAY


WITCHFINDER GENERAL - DEATH PENALTY (COLOR) 12" LP - $25.00 + S/H



Limited Edition Gatefold on 180 gram colored vinyl

1. Invisible Hate
2. Free Country
3. Death Penalty
4. No Stayer
5. Witchfinder General
6. Burning A Sinner
7. R.I.P.

To Order: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=12083
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CORROSIVE CARCASS (Sweden) Rot.In.Pieces Demo review by www.mariosmetalmania.com



By mariosmetalmania

In today's death metal the keywords seem to be over the top brutality and extremely loud productions. And then you have some underground bands who still make music that sounds like it was recorded 20 years ago in some dark basement in Stockholm. Luckily for me Corrosive Carcass is a band of the second group. This Swedish band formed in 2004 released their first demo which proves that these guys have been doing nothing else than listening to the big death metal bands from their home country non-stop. It's been a while since I heard such an honest tribute to bands as Dismember without being an actual cover band. They have an old school sound of guitars and drums, and an overall filthy production just the way it should be. The music itself is pure death metal which should be enough said. The riffing is awesome, the buildup of the songs is great, the vocals are raw and filthy without being to guttural like the new bands and the rhythm section is tight as fuck. If 'Like an Ever Flowing Stream' and 'Into the Grave' are in your top records of all times go check this band out!

Rating: 95/100

Review link: www.mariosmetalmania.com/CDDVDreviews.html




Corrosive Carcass links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/recreation666

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Corrosive-Carcass/142603437551

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/corrosivecarcass

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Corrosive+Carcass



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8L3vNU6JGg
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NOCTIS IMPERIUM (Venezuela) Nihil CD EP review by www.masterful-magazine.com



By masterful-magazine

Death/black metal from Caracas, Venezuela featuring session studio drums by Nick Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up, Twilight Of the Gods). This EP is a precursor to their upcoming debut "Glorification of Evil: The Age of the Golden Dawn". Noctis Imperium sounds as a mix between Swedish act Mutant ("The Aeonic Majesty") and later day Behemoth ("Pandemonic Incantations" and onward). As per usual Barker's work behind the kit is nothing short of fantastic. Most of the material is culled from Noctis Imperium's earlier demo recordings. These new tracks show a great display of majestic arrangements and improved technical skill of all involved. The 'Ra-hoor-khuit' intro is only a minute long and adds nothing to the record. The cover of Morbid Angel track 'Maze Of Torment' is a nice choice and fits well with this band's direction. Noctis Imperium are on a crossroads of sorts now being able to explore either their death – or black metal leanings further in future material. The clean production makes the performances shine even more. The two last tracks are live cuts which only serve to pad out the running time. The EP was mastered at Mastersound Entertainment by Alexander Krull (Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes) in Germany. As a precursor to their upcoming full length "Nihil" is an ideal place to start from.

Review link: www.masterful-magazine.com/recenzja_result.php?wynik=detail&rodzaj=recenzje&id=2915



Noctis Imperium links:

Myspace: www.myspace.com/noctisimperium

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Noctis-Imperium/88160549224

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/noctisimperium

Last fm: www.last.fm/music/Noctis+Imperium



Abyss Records links:

Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords

Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss



Other links:

To purchase NOCTIS IMPERIUM - Nihil CD EP or other NOCTIS IMPERUM merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=noctis+imperium

To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=26gonSRg_vI
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