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“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” is a concept album based on the diary of guitarist Martin Meyer Sparvath’s maternal great-grandfather Jesper Wilhem Meyer, who reluctantly fought for the German Empire during The Great War (1914-1918).

Atmospheric black metal union GRIMA return with a dark ritual of ancient forest magic!

With 10 years of scene-stealing experience behind them, looming stars of Siberian atmospheric black metal, GRIMA, will release their sixth album and Napalm Records debut, Nightside, on February 28, 2025. After several shows accross Europe (one with highly-uprising german death metal force Kanonenfieber), the band is set to honor the spirit of the Siberian Forest, Taiga, with their impending next chapter.
While fans of their deep, melancholic sound can look forward to tales like in “Flight Of The Silver Storm” and “The Nightside”, GRIMA also showcases focused effort and skill on the album’s more brief, accessible offerings. “Beyond The Dark Horizon“ and “Curse Of The Void” are as dreamy and complex as their big brothers, but also satisfy as more direct black metal anthems. The band shows a wide range of variety: First single “Skull Gatherers” is infused with the mesmerizing cold of the Siberian evening wilderness, constructed with folk instruments like the Russian accordion bayan but GRIMA also use death metal-like growls into their delivery on “Impending Death Premonition”.
Mixing, mastering, and helming the album’s clear, powerful sound is black metal-experienced producer Vladimir Lehtinen. The two driving forces behind the band’s unique sound, Vilhelm and Morbius, both deliver different aspects of the band’s impactful, massive guitar riffs, leads and melodies, while Vilhelm also soars as vocalist. Guest musicians Vlad (drums) and Serpentum (guitars) also join the fold both in studio and on stage. In addition to their unforgettable sound, the band’s eerie, piercing look – towering like living trees with intimidating carved wooden masks and branched fingers – adds another haunting element to their brutal yet beautiful output. With their mysterious visual aura and intriguing sound, on Nightside, GRIMA continues to prove themselves as an unmissable band to watch within the genre.

The second album by the Dutch group Our Throne marks the transition between seasons. Moving on from the cold, desolate vibes of their impressive debut, Withered and Forgotten , the band now welcomes the autumn with *Amber and Gold*. Featuring the recognizable style of "MXM"—who's also behind Cold Body Radiation and An Autumn for Crippled Children—alongside his bandmate “J.,” this follow-up album is a solid recommendation for fans of Atmospheric Black Metal and Blackgaze. Our Throne taps into nature's raw energy to create a sound that's aggressive yet gentle. In tracks like "Amber and Gold," it's clear how the band captures a bittersweet feeling, blending melancholy with a touch of hope—a connection that resonates deeply for those willing to immerse themselves.

Algol was a Norwegian black death metal band formed in 1989 and released several demos and one full length album in the 90’s. ‘Entering the Woods of Enchantment’ is one of the most obscure and hard to find Norwegian extreme metal gems from the 90’s. a true much sought after underground gems, only one available on discogs (over 150 euros). Bonus are the ‘The Priests Are Laughing’ Demo 1992 and the ‘ Witchsleep’ Demo 1993. All tracks restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron). The booklet contains an extensive interview with guitarist / vocalist Thomas Andresen (also Fester, No). In April 1992 Algol played on a show not far from Oslo in the town of Askim. On that particular night also played Enslaved, Infinite Decay, Infernus and Emperor, who actually played their first ever gig ever. Euronymous from Mayhem had a stand selling stuff from his infamous Helvete shop there too. 

In 1989 they released their debut album Impulse To Destroy on the American cult label Wild Rags. "IMPULSE TO DESTROY", was that start of uncompromised death grind. 35 years later the album is re-issued as close as possible to the original version on Wild Rags, (incl. the "recognize yourself" 7 tracks bonus EP).
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Blood was formed by Bernd Eisenstein, Taki, Geer and Radtke in March 1986 in Germany. They recorded 3 demos during this time. In 1989 they released their debut album Impulse To Destroy). The band recorded during 1990 – 2015 12 split ep’s which are all collected on this double CD. Plus their entire ‘Live at Obscene Extreme Festival’ album from 2015. Massive booklet including all ep covers and recording info. Buy the double CD

Death metal band Eternal Dirge was formed in 1986 and released four demos and 2 full length albums. They played an early American style of death metal blended with Teutonic thrash, different to any other European death metal band of the time. Their second album from 1996 "Khaos Magick", showed a similar contempt for contemporary metal trends. There were no concessions to the more popular metallic sounds of that time; groove metal, melodic death metal, black metal. Eternal Dirge were a genuine band with their own sound. They made music that reflected their interests and Lovecraftian worldview. Khaos Magick is the most dark yet atmospherically album from their catalogue. Somewhere comparable to early Septic Flesh or Rotting Christ & Necromantia with the dark keyboard sounds and repetitive riffs or even Nocturnus. And of course the heavily rooted German Death and thrash metal influences

Recorded Live at Balboa Theater, Los Angeles, CA, USA on January 3, 1986.

Line-up:

Jeff Becerra - Vocals/Bass
Mike Torrao - Guitars
Larry LaLonde - Guitars
Mike Sus - Drums

Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014.  Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014.  The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12",  Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion.  Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).

One of the earliest extreme German Metal bands: NECRONOMICON's earliest works:

NECRONOMICON – The Demos
 

Demo 1 Total Rejection (1985)
Demo 2 Blind Destruction (1985)
2 tracks from the Break Out compilation album 1986.

Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems with founding member Freddy (guitars and vocals).
Restored, remastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Vio Lence, Sodom, Destruction)