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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.

LOBOTOMY was a Swedish death metal act from Stockholm formed in 1989 and split-up in 2000. The band released several demos in the early 90s. This compilation,’Final Wrath, The early hymns of Lobotomy’ contains all demos, ep’ s and promo’s from 1989 till 1993 prior to their debut album. CD 1 contains: ‘When Death Draws Near’ demo 1990, Promo 1991, ‘Against The Gods’ demo July 1992, ‘Nailed In Misery’ demo June 1993. CD 2: ‘Hymn’ Ep December 1993, Rapture live & rehearsal tracks, Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993. All songs restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audio lab (Vio Lence, Possessed). Line notes by Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral re-issues) and extensive interview by Nicola Constantini ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SVENSK DÖDS METALL. Including productions by Thomas Skogsberg at Sunlight Studios (Entombed, Grave, Dismember) and Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral). 34 page booklet double cd full of old pictures, flyers posters.
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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

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)

Cult Dutch thrash metal from the late 80’s. Complete discography on cd featuring:
Liquidation demo 1988, Sandgrains Ep 1990, Live at Geronimo Rotterdam (restored / remastered by Robbie Woning (Dead Head). The demo and ep were recorded at Franky's Recording Kitchen with Berthus Westerhuys (God Dethroned, Altar, Severe Torture ). The booklet contains old pictures, flyers and extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune / Voices from the Darkside). Brain Implosion featured members of Abacinate, Remote Control, Out of the System and Radiathor. In total the album contains 15 tracks! Buy cd