Monday, September 30, 2013

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



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
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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Monday, September 9, 2013

Xothist



Artist: Xothist
Album: Xothist
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.

Raspberry Bulbs - Deformed Worship



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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Monday, September 2, 2013

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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