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Sadistik Forest Debut Album Releases August 12

Finland's Sadistik Forest, formed in 2007, blends 80s black/thrash metal influences with early 90s death metal and contemporary brutality. Dedicated to preserving the spirit of extreme metal, their self-titled debut drops on August 12. Influences include Possessed, Sodom, Morbid Angel, Brutal Truth,...

Autopsy Releases EP 'The Tomb Within'

Old-school death metal titans Autopsy, who surprised fans last year with their single 'Horrific Obsession', now unleash their first full release in 15 years. 'The Tomb Within' was recorded mid-July and will be released on September 13 in CD and 12" vinyl formats.

Macabre Releases EP 'Human Monsters'

Chicago's serial killer-themed metal act Macabre returns after an eight-year gap with the EP 'Human Monsters', released July 24 via Obscene Productions. Limited to 1000 copies, the EP builds anticipation among fans and signals a long-awaited resurrection.EP Artwork

Impaled Nazarene Announces Guitarist Departure

Finland's extreme metal stalwarts Impaled Nazarene announce the departure of longtime guitarist Jarno Anttila after 18 years. The band stated he left to dedicate time to his family. Moving forward, the lineup will continue as a four-piece with one guitarist.Band Photo

Autopsy Releases Compilation 'Awakened By Gore'

Old-school death metal generals Autopsy present a new compilation via Nuclear War Now, featuring demos and previously unreleased live and rehearsal recordings. A double LP release is out now, with the Die Hard edition arriving on July 26.

Nocturnal Fear Reveals New Lineup and Upcoming Album

Detroit's savage black/thrash crew Nocturnal Fear gears up for a new record titled 'Excessive Cruelty', planned for 2011. After shaking heads with 'Code Of Violence' and last year's 'Metal Of Honor', the band welcomes new guitarist 'The Axes Of Death' Chris and bassist 'SpecialForces Kommando' Warmo...

Blasphemy Headlining Nuclear War Now! Fest

Prepare for chaos — Canadian black/death titans Blasphemy will headline this year's Nuclear War Now! Festival. Already featuring underground legends like Mystifier and Order From Chaos, the lineup now includes Von Goat, Black Witchery, Proclamation, Blasphemophagher, and Dead Congregation. No furthe...

Panzerhölle Makes Debut Album Available for Download

German hardcore punk/thrash-death outfit Panzerhölle, formed in Osnabrück four years ago, offers their debut album 'Pride Of Creation' for free download via their MySpace page. Listeners can also access lyrics and album details there.Panzerhölle MySpace

Amebix Releases New EP 'Redux' on June 28

UK crust/thrash legends Amebix return with a new EP titled 'Redux', out June 28 via Profane Existence Records. Featuring three new tracks, re-recorded classics, and live recordings, the release marks their latest reunion with drummer Roy Mayorga. Time will tell if they’ve retained their old spirit o...

Aktiv Dödshjalp Shares New Track and Album Info

Swedish crustcore act Aktiv Dödshjalp — not to be confused with the Danish band — continues their fusion of crust punk and early black/death metal. Influenced by Skitsystem, Rotten Sound, Darkthrone, and more, the band announces their second album 'Men allting har ett slut' and shares the track 'Hon...

Abscess Announces Breakup

Following the release of their final album 'Dawn of Humanity' in March, punk/death metal veterans Abscess announce their dissolution. Chris Reifert's project ends after 16 years due to personal reasons — specifically, guitarist Clint Bower's departure. Out of respect, the remaining members decided t...

Korzus Releases New Video for 'Truth'

Brazilian thrash legends Korzus, active since 1983, return with their new album 'Discipline Of Hate' after a six-year gap. The track 'Truth' now has an official video — but expect continuity with their previous album 'Ties Of Blood' rather than the classic 'Mass Illusion' sound.Watch Video

Godslaying Hellblast Appears on 'Sounds Of Hell' Compilation

Kadıköy-based satanic horde Godslaying Hellblast features the track 'Grandeur Of Satanic Blasphemy' on the compilation CD 'Sounds Of Hell', distributed for free by Polish fanzine Hardrocker starting June 10. The artwork is drawn by Chris Moyen.

Drünken Bastards Release Second Album 'Horns Of The Wasted'

Hungary's vintage alcoholic black/thrash punksters Drünken Bastards are back with their second album 'Horns Of The Wasted' this July. Blending influences from Venom, Sodom, Sabbat, Abigail, Barbatos, and Broken Bones, the band promises a raucous follow-up to 'Posercrusher'.Drünken Bastards MySpace

Denouncement Pyre Prepares Debut Album 'World Cremation'

Melbourne's war metal purveyors Denouncement Pyre unleash their first full-length 'World Cremation' via Hells Headbangers. Described as darker and more primitive than prior releases, the 8-track album is set to release on CD and gatefold LP, with limited digipack and colored vinyl versions following...

Tom Angelripper Speaks on New Sodom Album

Sodom frontman Tom Angelripper shares insight on the band's new album plans following 'The Final Sign Of Evil'. Due to industry hardships, recording was delayed, but SPV is recovering and preparing to support bands like Sodom again. The band is scouting studios to begin recording in summer, aiming f...

Death Dealers Formed by ENT, Anti Cimex, and Raw Noise Members

Death Dealers unites members of Extreme Noise Terror, Anti Cimex, and Raw Noise in a brutal new project. Recording is underway at Springvale Studios in Ipswich, with plans to release a 13-track album by year's end. Lineup includes: Dean Jones (vocals), Phil Vane (vocals), Chino (guitar), Staff (bass...

Artillery Enters Studio This November

Danish thrash metal legends Artillery, who made their Turkish debut last September and are slated to perform in Istanbul again on October 9 with Onslaught and Blaze Bayley, announce they will begin studio sessions in November.

Scaremaker Releases First Demo Tape

Texas-based black/thrash/death metal act Scaremaker drops a raw 3-track demo tape. With Vanessa Nocera (guitar/bass), Billy Nocera (vocals), and Elektrokutioner (drums), their horror-soaked sound draws influence from Autopsy, Necrophagia, Bathory, Impetigo, and cult 80s horror. The demo is self-prod...

Grave Announces New Album for 2010

Swedish death metal veterans Grave, who proved their old-school dominance with 2008's 'Dominion VIII', have confirmed plans to release a new album later this year.

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