Vinili

Crystal clear, red & blue mixed 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in deluxe gatefold sleeve with gold foil, linen-like lamination and 12-page insert.
Limited to 600 copies worldwide!

For over three decades, Tolis brothers Sakis and Themis have carved a blackened path through the metal world. Architects of the Hellenic black metal, ROTTING CHRIST have been blending histrionic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements for 35 years.
Now, the Greek metal legends present their 14th studio album: ‘Pro Xristou’. Translating to “Before Christ” in Greek, this album is a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who stood resilient against the Christian tide, safeguarding ancient values and knowledge. Dive deep into the legacies of figures like Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings through tracks such as "The Apostate" and "Ygdrassil".
‘Pro Xristou’ encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ's signature style - a melodic symphony with moments of unyielding harshness.

For fans of NIGHTFALL, MOONSPELL, SEPTICFLESH, PRIMORDIAL, VARATHRON.

Black 12" vinyl (33rpm) in jacket sleeve, printed on unfinished card stock with double sided deluxe insert.
First pressing 350 copies.

Though they came together from far corners of the Nordic underground, Night Shall Drape Us are united by blood and an unwavering spirit for fast, melodic, uncompromising black metal.
Their debut album features eight perfectly executed hymns sung by a relentless choir of lunatics. ‘Lunatic Choir’ offers fast blast beats together with raw yet melodic traditional black metal riffs.
“One with the beasts of the black flame”, the band chant in dedication during "Under the Dead Sky", giving themselves into the arms of Holy Death.

For fans of CRAFT, MGLA, DØDHEIMSGARD, SATYRICON, DISSECTION.

The new album, 7 years after the debut album The Shadow on Iron Bonehead.

Occult one-woman black metal band from the Ukraine.

Gatefold LP, red marble vinyl.

Green Vinyl

Genre-defying Dutch death metal legends PESTILENCE have singled-out and re-recorded twelve emblematic anthems from across their 38-year career into "Levels of Perception".

Patrick Mameli - whose signature vocal, guitar and songwriting skills constitute the hallmark of PESTILENCE - finds "Levels of Perception" to be a testament to the band's role in death metal's progression. "I've always wanted to do a best-of album, because it would mean that I've achieved something in the past; something that still has its value today," Mameli reflects. "To be able to choose from songs that I composed in the distant past, transporting them into the now, with the line-up of the recordings that consisted of Michiel van der Plicht (drums), Rutger van Noordenburg (guitar) and Joost van der Graaf (bass) - I found this to be of great value and sheer awesomeness."

Re-recording of the tracks has not only managed to breathe new life into them - half thanks to new line-up, and other half by implementing subtle changes which reflect Mameli's matured vision and refined with years of experience aesthetic - but also sets them apart from cheap, unimaginative compilations, by unifying the album's sound as befits a full-length release. "The album's title is Levels of Perception. Why? Because this is what has happened with the songs," Mameli explains. "Performed by different musicians, with their own views, musical abilities and interpretations, shining a new light on them. So here we are with new Levels of Perception."

Clear LP with black and gold splatter. Limited to 300 copies.

"Devotion" is the ninth studio album from Italy's brutal tech-death masters HOUR OF PENANCE.

"It has been almost five years since Misotheism [last studio album], but we are finally ready to unveil our new opus," comments the band. "Devotion is our anthem to the futility of war, with no light at the end of the tunnel. The main theme of the album is the misguided devotion which we, the people, give to our leaders, who mercilessly send us to our deaths under the pretense of democracy; while being guided only by imperialist ambitions and greed. The faceless crowd of the artwork stands in worship of these deformed statues of false deities. Musically, the album builds on the 20-year-old, fast-paced trademark style of Hour of Penance, and enhances it with more technicality and catchiness, interspersed with epic landscapes."

Semi-transparent beer color vinyl

Underground sensation Kanonenfieber recorded their performance at Dark Easter Metal Meeting 23 on a live recording, initially available on cd and dvd only, but now on vinyl too!

180g, black vinyl

Prepare for an infernal journey into the depths of madness with Krater's latest masterpiece, "Phrenesis." Eisenwald proudly presents the fifth full-length album by the German black metal juggernaut, set to unleash its fury in various editions at the end of May via Eisenwald. The vinyl edition is set to be released in collaboration with Eternity Records around the end of June 2024.

Since its inception in 2003, Krater has been a relentless force in the metal underground, forging a path with a raw and modern take on black metal. Paying homage to the genre's wild origins while pushing boundaries with aggressive riffing, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics, Krater has secured their status as a prominent figure in the European black metal landscape. Their evolution, showcased in albums like "Nocebo" (2011), "Urere" (2016), and "Venenare" (2019), has captivated audiences worldwide.

"Phrenesis" is a concept album delving fearlessly into the descent into madness and frenzy, as its title suggests. Lyrically and musically, the album explores the darkest corners of the human psyche, unraveling the mind and the chaos that ensues. With a thematic exploration of existential themes and a sonic blend of aggression and melancholic melodies, "Phrenesis" is a haunting representation of the chaotic journey toward insanity. Prepare for a deep listening experience that captures the harrowing descent into madness with fearful precision.

180g, smoked amber

Prepare for an infernal journey into the depths of madness with Krater's latest masterpiece, "Phrenesis." Eisenwald proudly presents the fifth full-length album by the German black metal juggernaut, set to unleash its fury in various editions at the end of May via Eisenwald. The vinyl edition is set to be released in collaboration with Eternity Records around the end of June 2024.

Since its inception in 2003, Krater has been a relentless force in the metal underground, forging a path with a raw and modern take on black metal. Paying homage to the genre's wild origins while pushing boundaries with aggressive riffing, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics, Krater has secured their status as a prominent figure in the European black metal landscape. Their evolution, showcased in albums like "Nocebo" (2011), "Urere" (2016), and "Venenare" (2019), has captivated audiences worldwide.

"Phrenesis" is a concept album delving fearlessly into the descent into madness and frenzy, as its title suggests. Lyrically and musically, the album explores the darkest corners of the human psyche, unraveling the mind and the chaos that ensues. With a thematic exploration of existential themes and a sonic blend of aggression and melancholic melodies, "Phrenesis" is a haunting representation of the chaotic journey toward insanity. Prepare for a deep listening experience that captures the harrowing descent into madness with fearful precision.

Horror-aficionados HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY are rousing the undead once again with the sophomore album “The Mortuary Hauntings”!

With a tried-and-true formula of pummeling riffs and mid-paced Death Metal that throbs to herd a wall of zombies, Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, ex-Bone Gnawer, Massacre, etc) and Mike Hrubovcak (ex-Monstrosity, Azure Emote, ex-Vile, etc) cleverly disintegrate and reconstruct their love for Metal and old horror films; fortifying the two genres into an unwavering subculture hallmark but with a stylistic departure on their debut. “The Mortuary Hauntings” continues with the endearing worship of retro-Death Metal and the timeless devotion to cult horror-flicks.

Recorded by HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY with mixing duties shared between Ronnie Björnström at EAP Productions and Håkan Stuvemark at Necrotic Audio Productions with mastering also handled by Håkan Stuvemark. Evocative cover artwork by Columbian illustrator Felipe Mora (Critical Defiance, Consumption, Mortify, etc).

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releases May 31, 2024

VARGRAV - The Nighthold (12" Gatefold DOUBLE LP on Gold Vinyl w/ Poster)

AMIENSUS, the US Progressive Black Metal band whose previous album 2020’s ‘Abreaction’ met with a tremendous amount of critical and fan adoration, are geared up for the anticipated follow-up and the band’s first release with M-Theory Audio.  ‘Reclamation’ will be available on CD and limited edition (300) Opaque Turquoise colored vinyl.  
James Benson may be a familiar name to fans of the label as James also fronts Midwest post-black metal operatives and labelmates CHROME WAVES, and hence the personal introduction needed to cement future work with AMIENSUS. In addition to James, AMIENSUS includes GHOST BATH drummer Chris Piette plus guitarists Alec Rozsa, Kelsey Roe and bassist Todd Farnham.