Today, Iron Bonehead Productions announces October 28th as the international release date for Mysteria Mystica Aeterna‘s highly anticipated second album, The Temple of Eosphoros, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Formed in 2020 and emerging with their debut album a year later, Mysteria Mystica Aeterna is the work of supremely prolific duo Frater Noxathra (vocals, strings, keys) and Frater Odium Aeternum (drums), both of whom concurrently helm now-labelmates Lunar Chalice. As Mysteria Mystica Aeterna, they are aptly monikered, for their black metal is a very literally ancient and mystical one, harkening to the most cobwebbed dungeons of ’90s black metal, particularly in southern Europe.
Now, just a year after their Into the Kingdom of Shadows debut, Mysteria Mystica Aeterna return to the darkest past with The Temple of Eosphoros. Immediately, the mysticism is a spellbinding and sumptuous one, the warm winds of old Hellas and Italy and even fantastical France (Osculum Infame’s classic Dor-Nu-Fauglith is close kin) blowing through the listener’s soul with power and poignancy. The duo’s surge is a grim but fully physical one; much like their Greek aesthetic forebears, Mysteria Mystica Aeterna do not forsake bass nor thickness of riff. Likewise, the alternately haunting/ceremonial synths are applied with aplomb, but never threaten to overshadow the central surge. Most of all, The Temple of Eosphoros features engaging songwriting that’s simple yet sublime, and thankfully stretched toward more epic lengths for maximum immersion. Enter that temple and be forever enthralled…
Take the first step into that temple with the brand-new title track “The Temple of Eosphoros” here:
Tracklisting for Mysteria Mystica Aeterna’s The Temple of Eosphoros 1. Temple Entrance [1:15] 2. The Holy Heaven Of Will [8:11] 3. Thou, Whose Mouth Is A Flame [6:19] 4. Thelema [2:06] 5. The Mysteries Of Death [7:35] 6. The Temple Of Eosphoros [10:01]
Today, Osmose Productions announces October 28th as the international release date for Necromutilator‘s highly anticipated third album, Oath of Abhorrence, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year.
Necromutilator exhume their axes and hammers, striking the third full-length album, this time by the claws of the mighty Osmose Productions. Ripping riffs, bursting artillery, blood-spilling bass pulsation, and vomit from the infernal pit for eight hymns of black death and damnation, all forged in Satanic power and hammering darkness throughout endless morbidity.
First track premiere to be revealed shortly. Preorder info can be found HERE. Cover artwork, courtesy of the legendary Chris Moyen, and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Necromutilator’s Oath of Abhorrence
1. Raise The Necroapocalypse 2. Cremation Sorcery 3. Great Lord Of Desecration 4. Altar Of The Final Sodomy 5. Temple Of Execrating Death 6. Baphomet’s War Fire 7. Enthroned Upon Megiddo 8. Malevolent Blood
Today, Canadian black metal cult Nocturnal Departure reveal the new track “Ceremonial Storm.” The track is the first to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated third album, Clandestine Theurgy, which will see release later this year via Hells Headbangers. Hear Nocturnal Departure‘s “Ceremonial Storm” in its entirety here:
Nocturnal Departure were birthed from yellow moonlit darkness between Beltane and Lughnasadh of 2017 into a campaign of rejection and disgust for Christendom and the hypocritical norms of society. Nocturnal Departure redirect the psychomachia of the human condition through ritual and occultism, focusing it outwards as the moon gathers and reflects light from the sun, with raw and illuminating indifference. After releasing their debut album, Cathartic Black Rituals, and follow-up Worm Moon Sessions on cult underground imprints Death Kvlt Productions and Les Fleurs du Mal, founding members Funeror (guitar/vocals), Kryptys (drums), and Illartha (bass) are joined by new guitarist Necrogeist in grim occlusion with Hells Headbangers. The band’s first crime for the label (and third) overall, Clandestine Theurgy, features this bolstered lineup and brings forth the band’s most focused statement to date.
Almost literally a band out of time, Nocturnal Departure harken to the grim days of the ’90s black metal underground, particularly its most devout sectors in the United States. While once the object of mockery from the ignorant despite featuring some of the most original and unorthodox outliers, it’s USBM that has the last laugh, as the idiom has developed over the decades and still rings true in the darkest of hearts. Nocturnal Departure encapsulate this mood and era in its most perfect, poignant form on Clandestine Theurgy. Featuring gloriously macabre cover art created by Abomination Hammer, indeed, its title is something of a rallying cry for such hearts – “those who know, know,” as the adage goes – and its raw, desperate violence evinces elements of Judas Iscariot, Masochist, Black Funeral, Summon, and Blood Storm but undeniably with a personality all its own. TRADITIONAL black metal, then, no more but definitely no less: Clandestine Theurgy is a throwback masterclass.
“We are gratuitous in this moment,” state the band, “sharing a glimpse into what we have all worked so passionately on as a group over the last couple of years. Our dormant slumber has ended, and we have returned with an igneous rage and inspiration! We are honored to be working with Hells Headbangers, and for all that this unholy pact yields for us together. Prepare for Clandestine Theurgy under demonic winter moons, 2022/2023.”
Release date, cover, and tracklisting for Clandestine Theurgy to be revealed shortly. For more info, consult the links below.
New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL is now revealing the second track ‘8bit Terror! The song is accompanied by a music video, which was created by Emmy nominated visual artist Sean Pierce and features actress Lauren Bonner. The video can be viewed here:
‘8bit Terror’ is the second single to be released from their fifth full-length, ‘Regenesis,’ which is set to world wide release on November 4, 2022 via Season of Mist.
The album can be pre-saved on all streaming services HERE. Pre-orders for ‘Regenesis’ are live HEREBLACK ANVIL comments on the track:“We are empty shells at once thought separate. We are one with the earth. This is not the end. We seek the stars still.”
The first single “Castrum Doloris” can be heard at THIS LOCATION.
The artwork for ‘Regenesis,’ which was created by Metastazis, can be found below along with the tracklist.
Track-list: 1. The Gates Of Brass (1:18) 2. In Two (5:39) 3. The Bet (4:32) 4. 8-bit Terror (4:18) [WATCH] 5. 29 (4:07) 6. Silver & Steele (5:43) 7. Castrum Doloris (4:12) [WATCH] 8. Echoes & Tapestry (5:31) 9. VV (1:56) 10. NYC Nightmares (4:04) 11. Grant Us His Love (4:28) 12. Regenesis (4:26)
New York City has always served as a cultural epicenter for musical innovation. Even more so than incubating genres in their infancy such as hardcore and even glam metal, for which bands like Twisted Sister and KISS long set the stage before the Sunset Strip took the reigns, the empire state has a storied and unique history of taking genres whose roots lie elsewhere and making them its own; whether it be Anthrax reinventing Bay Area thrash, Suffocation and Immolation planting their flag as death metal purveyors at a time when it was a primary export of Florida, or bands like Blondie and the Ramones rivaling the British punk scene, the city has always been at the forefront of musical excellence. And when it comes to New York’s answer to black metal, Black Anvil have not only been a driving force for USBM, but have taken the black metal genre as a whole and made it entirely their own. Now, with full-length number five, the band has once again leveled up their game, presenting a “regenesis” of black metal.
Here you have 12 tracks of unrelenting yet thought provoking evil, sure to have you take a second & thoroughly re-examined view of what you thought black metal was supposed to be. “This is a more stripped down and aggressive song writing approach. Having time to digest ‘As Was,’ to understand where we were then versus where we are now was key. We always focus inward with our writing, never wanting to repeat ourselves, while also not losing our identity in a stretch to sound different,” explains Black Anvil bassist/vocalist P.
Challenging the norm has always been a core part of Black Anvil’s DNA since their formation in 2007. Upon the release of their debut full-length, Time Insults the Mind, the band quickly garnered the attention of Relapse Records and were presented with a deal. When it came to album number two, the band diverged from the typical approach of their contemporaries and sought an unlikely counterpart to render their vision, tapping engineer “General” George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Dream Theater) at Mark “The Animal” Mendoza’s (Twisted Sister) Diamond Drop Studio on Long Island, NY. Released in September 2010, sophomore offering Triumvirate received much critical acclaim, notably being revered as an “all-around monster metal album.”
Four years after its release, Triumvirate was followed by Hail Death, a 70-minute journey of intensity that further established Black Anvil as a modern black metal powerhouse. The album was met with praise by publications including Noisey, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Metal Injection, and many more. With the album’s success, the band’s profile rose as they were tapped to participate in numerous prominent tours with black metal legends such as Mayhem, Watain, Urfaust, Marduk as well as dates with Aura Noir, Nachtmystium, Immortal, Eyehategod, Cannibal Corpse, etc. Additionally, the band has appeared at various prestigious festivals including the Scion Rock Fest, Beyond The Gates in Bergen, Norway and the renowned Roadburn Festival in The Netherlands.
In 2017, Black Anvil dropped their fourth studio-album, As Was. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity that the collective has always been known for, As Was seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art, more diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they’ve done before. The record proved itself to be a stellar representation of modern black metal and of Black Anvil’s continuous progression and songcraft.
Now, nearly six years after As Was made its mark, Black Anvil is returning with its aptly titled fifth full-length, Regenesis. With a new record label, a new album, and a newfound exploration of dark and black metal, Regenesis represents a new dawn for the New York City collective. “The concept is renewal, as well as the process/journey to get here outgrowing our past,” explains P. “Black Anvil has always been a departure from our past, a vehicle for us to grow as individuals, like a snake constantly shedding its skin. We don’t look back, but never forget.” Make no mistake, Regenesis is not a departure from Black Anvil’s identity, but rather serves as the latest progression in the band’s ever-evolving sound. The record takes what As Was did best and does it even better. The unrelenting and polished aggression hangs in the balance above dark melodic passages, presenting a dynamic soundscape that serves as the band’s most devastating and existential offering to date. As it’s evident that the band pulls inspiration from unlikely corners, they defy all genre standards and make one thing clear – this isn’t just black metal, this is NYBM
