Hail - Blood Revenge Of Death

Artist: Hail

Album: Blood Revenge Of Death (HV 007)

Label: Hyden Venet

Limitation: 100 Hand-numbered Copies

Country: US

Genre: Experimental Black Metal

Year: 2012

One of the Pacific Northwest's most unheard and underrated bands, featuring Set Sothis Nox La of L'Acephale. Copies still available directly from the band. Highest possible recommendation.

***UPDATE*** Copies available now through Grey Sun Records.

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Likfard

Artist: Likfard

Album: Likfard

Label: Aetergap Productions (AEP 008)

Limitation: Unknown

Country: Sweden

Genre: Black Metal

Year: 2011

Swedish blasphemy on the always excellent Aetergap Productions, home to Wulkanaz and the mighty Panphage. Recommended. 

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Odz Manouk/Tukaaria

Artist: Odz Manouk/Tukaaria

Album: Odz Manouk/Tukaaria

Label: Rhinocervs (RH-06)

Limitation: 100 Copies

Country: US

Genre: Raw Black Metal

Year: 2011

One of the greatest black metal splits of all time. Period. 

***UPDATE*** Vinyl version now available via Final Agony Records.

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Ormgard - Ormblot

Artist: Ormgard

Album: Ormblot

Label: Scythe Of Death Productions (SDP 13)

Limitation: 300 Copies

Country: Sweden

Genre: Black Metal/Ambient

Year: 2011

Demo number two of phenomenal anti-cosmic black metal from Scythe Of Death label head, Orm. For fans of Myling, Domgard and the mighty Wod. Vinyl repress available on Final Agony Records.

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Xothist

Artist: Xothist

Album: Xothist

Label: Bleak Environment

Limitation: 46 Copies

Country: US

Genre: Black Metal/Dark Ambient

Year: 2011

Highly sought-after and darkly mechanical black metal from a member of the inimitable Tollund Men. Originally released on the sadly defunct Bleak Environment, now remastered for vinyl by Fallen Empire. Highest possible recommendation.

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Raspberry Bulbs - Deformed Worship

Artist: Raspberry Bulbs

Album: Deformed Worship

Label: Seedstock Records

Limitation: 250 Copies

Country: US

Genre: Black Metal/Punk

Year: 2013

Latest full-length of steamrolling anthems by He Who Crushes Teeth, formerly one half of the mighty Bone Awl. Also available on LP via Blackest Ever Black.

"What faces cease, when another - not ready - is filling me underneath"

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Hell - Hell III

Artist: Hell

Album: Hell III

Label: Eternal Warfare (322-34)

Limitation: 300 Copies

Country: US

Genre: Doom/Drone Metal

Year: 2012

On tour now. Third album by the undisputed (in my opinion) champions of the current doom scene. Essential listening for anyone who loves heavy music. Vinyl version is in the works from the always excellent Pesanta Urfolk.

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Deseraph - Black Rites Of The Serpent

Artist: Deseraph

Album: Black Rites Of The Serpent

Label: Hills Of Hate Productions

Limitation: Unknown

Country: US

Genre: Raw Black Metal

Year: 2012

Second demo of harrowing and raw black metal from West Virginia, summoned on analog tape by Obscuerrot of the elusive Appalachian Winter and one other. Released by the band's own label, Hills of Hate Productions, in the year twelve. No contact.

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Hexer - II

Artist: Hexer

Album: II

Label: Self-released

Limitation: Unknown

Country: US

Genre: Black/Thrash

Year: 2011

Riff-heavy black metal with elements of thrash from mysterious husband and wife duo out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vinyl format demo compilation out soon via the mighty Gilead Media, home of Thou, Fell Voices and Ash Borer. 

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Sortilegia - Pestilent Black Sorcery

Artist: Sortilegia

Album: Pestilent Black Sorcery

Label: Vault Of Dried Bones (VAULT 001)

Limitation: 100 Hand-numbered Copies

Country: Canada

Genre: Raw Black Metal

Year: 2011

Mysterious and ritualistic raw black metal from the great white north. 2nd pressing of 100 copies exists.

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Woman Is The Earth - This Is The Place That Contains My Spirit

Artist: Woman Is The Earth

Album: This Is The Place That Contains My Spirit

Label: Wulfrune Worxxx (WW 337)

Limitation: 50 Hand-numbered Copies

Country: US

Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal

Year: 2012

Sweeping, emotional black metal from the Black Hills of South Dakota that "reflects a yearning to reconnect with the spirit of the natural world in a time when the connection is quickly dissolving." Highly recommended for fans of the Cascadian scene. CD version still available directly from the band.

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Min Kniv - Av Aske

Artist: Min Kniv

Album: Av Aske

Label: Fossbrenna Creations (FBM 004)

Limitation: Unknown

Country: Norway

Genre: Black Metal

Year: 2007

First demo of highly traditional Norwegian Black Metal on the sadly defunct Fossbrenna Creations imprint. With members of Celestial Bloodshed. Vinyl pressing with alternate artwork available from Terratur Possessions.

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Sodb - Don Seantalamh A Chuid Fein

Artist: Sodb

Album: Don Seantalaamh A Chuid Fein

Label: Into The Void (VOID 001)

Limitation: 100 Copies

Country: Ireland

Genre: Black Metal

Year: 2012

Stunningly composed Irish black metal of the highest caliber. One of the true highlights of year twelve. Vinyl pressing still available from Into The Void Records.

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