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After MASTER’S HAMMER performed the last show in support of the album Fascinator in 2018, it seemed that the Czech legend’s story had finally come to a close for good. But luckily instead of having been laid to rest, the band only went into hibernation and is now back with a new album after 7 years!

Never the least concerned with fitting in, MASTER’S HAMMER refusal to be confined to certain genres and play by anybody’s rules, has resulted in many highly original albums that defied categorization. Unsurprisingly, “Maldorör Disco”, the band’s ninth album, follows in this direction and is yet another bold release by MASTER’S HAMMER, showcasing the group’s commitment to pushing boundaries. Although “Maldorör Disco” is still unmistakenly MASTER’S HAMMER it’s probably their most experimental and least Black Metal sounding album to date.

The album’s 10 tracks are composed mostly in “dancing” 130bpm tempo. Franta admitted that he danced while songwriting, and so did the other members, including Kamil Princ – the author of the keyboard solos. Honza Kapák’s drums are perhaps the best ever played on MH records, and we’re very happy to see (and hear) Mr. Necrocock again!

Besides the masterfully composed synthesizers and keyboards, the multiple voices appearing throughout the album and the way they are arranged play a pivotal role in “Maldorör Disco” too.
The visual presentation of the album deserves a special mention; Franta has again come up with some beautifully bizarre artworks. Marvelling at these surreal masterpieces and reading the disturbingly amusing lyrics while listening to the music is the right way to experience this album.
Listeners who enjoyed MASTER’S HAMMER’s previous efforts or who have a soft spot for the theatrical and unconventional in general, will find plenty to relish on “Maldorör Disco”. It’s an album that rewards attentive, adventurous listeners, delivering a journey that is as confounding as it is exhilarating. “Maldorör Disco” stands as a testament to MASTER’S HAMMER’S relentless drive to innovate and push forward with total disregard for conventions or expectations.

Jewel-case CD, 20-page booklet.

AMID, the third album of Berlin based AZKETEM whilst continuing their style known from previous releases, first and foremost, represents a sonically new chapter. Besides keeping with the tradition of christening his albums with a single word starting with the letter a, AMID is also proof that AZKETEM’s mastermind and sole member Azken is still driven to craft melancholic and densely atmospheric Metal.

Yet, while the bleak atmosphere the latest offering’s six tracks wallow in remains pretty much the same, the means by which these are being evoked rather strongly differ from previous efforts. Most strikingly, there’s various elements to be found on the album that are reminiscent of bands like TYPE O NEGATIVE, KATATONIA or even FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM.

Malefic Throne is guitarist Gene Palubicki (Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple), vocalist & bassist Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) and drummer John Longstreth (Origin, Hate Eternal, ex-Angelcorpse). “The Conquering Darkness” marks their debut album due out November 28th on Agonia Records in physical & digital formats.

A special offer to grab a copy of their debut mini (I) together with this new one album (II). 
So you get 2 digipak cds at a special price

Following their acclaimed self-titled debut EP from 2024, Italian trio Nel Buio is ready to release their debut studio album, once again self-titled. With their style defined as “pure Italian blackwave” — a fusion of black metal and darkwave — Nel Buio narrate a tragedy in two acts, where the music evolves alongside the lyrics, guiding the listener as if through a soundtrack.

Numbered, extra limited edition one-off exclusive collector’s edition: the CD digipak here comes housed in a transparent plexiglass box, accompanied by a miniature CD-replica / wireless NFC containing a lot of extra content including: early pre-production material with different mixing and recording takes, extras visual material and an in-depth breakdown of the album’s concept.

Each box also includes a unique series of Polaroids featuring explicit portraits of Telly Lale, signed and hand-numbered.

No two are alike, making every copy a singular artifact.

Following their acclaimed self-titled debut EP from 2024, Italian trio Nel Buio is ready to release their debut studio album, once again self-titled. With their style defined as “pure Italian blackwave” — a fusion of black metal and darkwave — Nel Buio narrate a tragedy in two acts, where the music evolves alongside the lyrics, guiding the listener as if through a soundtrack.

Following their acclaimed self-titled debut EP from 2024, Italian trio Nel Buio is ready to release their debut studio album, once again self-titled. With their style defined as “pure Italian blackwave” — a fusion of black metal and darkwave — Nel Buio narrate a tragedy in two acts, where the music evolves alongside the lyrics, guiding the listener as if through a soundtrack.

Norrsinnt’s returns with a haunting blend of dark folk and cinematic atmosphere in the second album ”Djupt inni skoga”. An album that is an invitation to step off the path, deep into the forest, and listen to the echoes that live between silence and sound. It is the esoteric solo project of Mathias Gyllengahm (Utmarken), turning the focus inward into solitude and reflection. It is a darker, more atmospheric journey into solitude, nature, and the human spirit.

”Djupt inni skoga” (“Deep Within the Forest”) presents a soundscape that is equal parts dark folk, ambient, and atmospheric metal. Clean vocals and distorted guitars merge with the mournful tones of the nyckelharpa, while instrumental passages drift into cinematic soundworlds reminiscent of forgotten, untamed landscapes.

Lyrically and sonically, the album is steeped in nature mysticism and existential reflection: a meditation shaped by a long and deeply personal creative process, since it was recorded over a period of 7 years. Some tracks stand out for their collaborative spirit, such as “Skogsmakt”, featuring guest contributions from members of Fejd (Sweden), Myrkgrav (Norway), and Byrdi (Norway) - voices and instruments that add new dimensions to Norrsinnt’s already expansive atmosphere.