thrash metal

TRASTORNED stream DYING VICTIMS debut

Today, Chilean manic thrashers Trastorned stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Into the Void. Set for international release on January 27th via Dying Victims Productions, hear Trastorned‘s Into the Void in its entirety here:

Hailing from Santiago, Chile, Trastorned formed in 2008 with the simple goal of being a local thrash band. Led by guitarist Fabian Piña and vocalist Felipe Lonza, the band became more serious the next year and recorded their debut demo, Decapitacion. More lineup shuffles ensued, but second demo Killer Thrash arrived in 2010. Four years would pass before Trastorned recorded another demo, but this time, with Witching Demo!, they revamped their sound and sharpened their attack, going from more blackened thrash to a cleaner and more complex style of thrash not unlike Vio-lence, Forbidden, and Exodus around the turn of the ‘90s.

Trastorned began working on the initial recording of their debut album as early as 2019, but eventually moved proceedings to a different studio. And while Covid no doubt stalled those proceedings, at last is Trastorned’s debut album here: Into the Void. Bearing luridly Lovecraftian artwork by Marcelo Miranda AKA Made in Darkness, Into the Void suitably disorients and demolishes the senses with dizzying ease. Truly, Trastorned here sound transported from 1990, from songwriting to production, slicing and surging with stop-start precision and an acidic execution as aggravated as prime Demolition Hammer and Morbid Saint. However era-authentic their sound may be, the quintet nevertheless possess THE SONGS to put this handily within that hallowed pantheon, each track taking mind-mangling routes but ones not without hooks; the catalog of riffs here on Into the Void is staggering, and they’re all threaded together masterfully. More than that, Trastorned’s chops are superlative and always put in service of the song, and the razor-sharp production only amplifies this electrifying fact.

Eight songs in 30 minutes and your heart will race like it rarely does these days: Trastorned will take you Into the Void, and FAST!

Aforementioned cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Trastorned’s Into the Void
1. Witch Hunt
2. Metal Violence
3. Black Fire
4. Miasma Of Death
5. Into The Void
6. Dreadful Fate (Interlude)
7. Insanity
8. Reborn Through Hate

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/trastorned

www.dying-victims.de 

America’s DESTRUCTOR sign with SHADOW KINGDOM, prepare new album

Today, Shadow Kingdom Records announces the signing of legendary Cleveland speed/thrash metal band Destructor. A new album has been completed and will be ready to unleash in 2023. As usual, Shadow Kingdom will be doing all formats (vinyl, CD, cassette, t-shirt).

Destructor became an ’80s speed/thrash metal cult phenomenon with their cult-classic debut album, Maximum Destruction, from 1985. The album was raw and dirty, with a heavy dose of sinister riffs. The band back then was definitely listening to the evil sounds of Exciter, Metallica, Overkill, etc. They even shared the stage with these legendary bands – Anthrax, Slayer, and Megadeth among others – both opening up for them and headlining.

More news is going to follow regarding the new album on Shadow Kingdom, but we can tell you, without a doubt, that fans of Maximum Destruction will not be disappointed with this next offering. Almost 40 years since the debut and this band is still a relentless force of speed and destruction! For more info, consult the links below.

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/DestructorMetal

www.shadowkingdomrecords.com

SEXMAG premiere new track, set release date for DYING VICTIMS debut mini-album

On October 22nd internationally, Dying Victims Productions will release SexMag’s striking debut mini-album, Sex Metal, on CD and 12” vinyl formats. And today, they drop the new track “Sex Metal.” Hear SexMag’s title track “Sex Metal” in its entirety here:

From the abyss of the filthy Silesian Streets emerges the Nasty Beast, just like in St. John’s Apocalypse. Three sixes branded at the top of his head, and the prophecy predicts eternal tribulation and condemnation to those who betrayed and wear shackles. Seven chaplets and 11 horns encrust his neck, and his hand holds the key to the world unblemished by the lie. The sign of Hell worships the beast in black and his servant…SexMag!

Drawing their moniker from Poland’s legendary Kat, SexMag arrive from the darkest past with a seven-track expurse of sodomy bearing the call-to-arms title of Sex Metal. Across the five primary curses and bookending intro and outro, the mysterious entity create a caustic and careening sound drawing equal strength from ‘80s proto-black metal and the vilest thrash. Names invoked include earliest Destruction, Sepultura, Venom, Tormentor, Sarcófago, Master’s Hammer, and Violent Force, but with a fear-for-their-safety identity all their own. Or, put another way, think of the most garaged old New Renaissance release left rotting in the sun and covered in black-candle wax…that is Sex Metal!

No more and no less, no trends and no compromise, posers leave the hall when SexMag fuck you with their Sex Metal!

Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for SexMag’s Sex Metal
1. Intro
2. Zapomniany Czarci Kult
3. Sex Metal
4. Wysłannik Hadesu
5. Nagrobek Kurtyzany
6. Nałożnice Hrabiny
7. Outro

www.dying-victims.de 

NEKROMANTHEON reveal video from upcoming release-rehearsal show for new HELLS HEADBANGERS / INDIE album

Today, old-metal standard-bearers Nekromantheon reveal a special live video track “Dead Temples – LIVE FROM THE CITY OF DIS.” The video is the first taste of their release-rehearsal show LIVE FROM THE CITY OF DIS: a full concert which will be out on YouTube and Facebook on May 8th at 3 pm EST.  The video is filmed and edited by Sanna Charles, and recorded and mixed by Arild M. Torp, and is yet another foretaste of the band’s highly anticipated third album, Visions of Trismegistos, set for North American release on April 30th Hells Headbangers on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats (Indie Recordings will be handling all other territories). See & hear Nekromantheon‘s “Dead Temples – LIVE FROM THE CITY OF DIS” in its entirety here:

Behold the Visions of Trismegistos! After nine long years stirring the cauldron in the underground, Nekromantheon finally re-emerged from the depths with their most ferocious record to date!

Visions of Trismegistos is a long-awaited metal assault, bringing forth the spirit of old metal once again. Recorded in Chaka Khan Studio and various locations around Oslo by the members of Nekromantheon themselves using mostly old, analog equipment to get that warm, genuine sound, Visions of Trismegistos feels like a lost opus from the glory days of the ’80s, when thrash, death, and black metal were merged into one unholy trinity. Yet, it is a fresh and vital testament of a band at the height of their abilities who stand out amongst their peers.

With Visions of Trismegistos, Nekromantheon are ready to resurrect the ways of the ancient with their fresh take on old-school extreme metal!

Nekromantheon started out in early 2005 with only one goal in mind: to play fast, evil, and dirty thrash metal in the way of the old gods. Influenced by the classics of Slayer, Sadus, Kreator, Dark Angel, and Sepultura, they unleashed their attack on modern metal.

After the release of the We’re Rotting EP in early 2007, the band had already built a name for themselves in the underground scene. As the band got more and more focused on capturing the spirit of the ’80s, guitarist Arild “Arse” Myren Torp and drummer Christian “Kick” Holm started building their own recording studio. Shortly, their very own KickArse Studio was ready in Kolbotn, Norway, the hometown of the mighty Darkthrone.

With their own creative pit available, their first full-length, Divinity of Death, was released shortly. This intense evocation of evil turned some heads indeed, and earned the band a spot at Maryland DeathFest 2010 and the highly prestigious yet extremely underground Live Evil Festival in London the same year.

In 2012, Nekromantheon released their second album, Rise, Vulcan Spectre, elevating the level of ferocious, darkened thrash metal to unknown heights. The release was an unholy offering to summon the old ways of metal, being held up to underground classics from the ’80s. It was an intense, analog-sounding record that showed no mercy. Rise, Vulcan Spectre was met with raving reviews and went on to receive a Grammy for Best Metal album 2012.

Nekromantheon, unaffected by the “success,” continued to play underground concerts and festivals that they deemed suited for their concept, and continued to keep a low profile throughout the years, playing selected shows and slowly working on new material. As the members were active and creative in bands like Obliteration, Black Viper, Flight, Deathhammer etc, and they have an extremely self-critical way of writing music within Nekromantheon, the follow-up record took years and years before it materialized. We believe Visions of Trismegistos is worth the wait.

In the meantime, see & hear the brand-new live video “Dead Temples – LIVE FROM THE CITY OF DIS” HERE at Nekromantheon‘s official YouTube channel. Also hear the previously revealed tracks “Dead Temples” HERE, “Thanatos” HERE, and “The Visions of Trismegistos” HERE. Preorder info for Hells Headbangers‘ North American editions can be found HERE for the CD and HERE for the vinyl. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Nekromantheon’s Visions of Trismegistos
1. The Visions of Trismegistos
2. Scorched Death
3. Seven Rulers of Fate
4. Thanatos
5. Dead Temples
6. Zealot Reign
7. Neptune Descent
8. Faustian Rites

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/nekromantheonofficial

www.hellsheadbangers.com

GODSLAVE set release date for new METALVILLE album, reveal cover & tracklisting

Today, Metalville Records announces July 23rd as the international release date for Godslave‘s highly anticipated sixth album, Positive Aggressive, the band’s debut for the label.

Positive Aggressive is an album with a clear concept and a perfect symbiosis of music and message: catchy melodies and thrashing thrash metal on the one hand and inspiring lyrics that let you look deep into your soul on the other. One thing is clear: no thrash metal without aggression!

But Godslave ask the listener the all-important question: what do you do with the energy released by the aggression? Do you just want to destroy everything out of anger, or do you also want to build something new?

Godslave have made this decision: From opener “How About NO?” to closer “Final Chapters First,” every single song is a vehement statement for getting yourself in control.

Lyricist Bernie deliberately talks openly about his inner struggles – not only to cope with situations himself, but also to encourage others to take their fate into their own hands. Because no one will do it for you: It’s your life; it’s your decision!

On Positive Aggressive, Godslave have revived old traditions and, in a time when real contacts are hardly possible, remembered the relationships with the people on the road who became part of the family from one moment to the next.

So the fans can look forward to two guest contributions in particular: On the one hand, Britta Görtz from Critical Mess has contributed distinctive backing vocals on “How about NO?” In addition, the guest solo by Damir Eskic closes the circle of a friendship with Destruction that has already lasted 10 years.

First single to be revealed shortly. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Godslave’s Positive Aggressive
1. How About NO?
2. Positive Aggressive
3. Straight Fire Zone
4. From Driven
5. Flap Of A Wing
6. King Kortex
7. Show Me Your Scars
8. I Am What Is
9. See Me In A Crown
10. Final Chapters First


LINEUP
Thomas Pickard – vocals
Bernhard Lorig – guitar
Manuel Zewe – guitar
Michael Koch – bass
Tobias Huwig – drums

DISCOGRAPHY
2008 – Bound By Chains CD
2008 – Out Of The Ashes EP
2011 – Into The Black CD
2013 – In Hell CD
2015 – Whatever We Want – A Tribute To Status Quo EP
2016 – Welcome To The Green Zone CD
2018 – Reborn Again CD
2019 – 10/10 – Rarities Recovered – Compilation CD

MORE INFO:

www.facebook.com/godslaveband
www.godslave.de

www.metalville.de

NEKROMANTHEON reveal second track from new HELLS HEADBANGERS / INDIE album

Today, old-metal standard-bearers Nekromantheon reveal the new track “Thanatos.” The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s  highly anticipated third album, Visions of Trismegistos, set for North American release on April 30th Hells Headbangers on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats (Indie Recordings will be handling all other territories). Hear Nekromantheon‘s “Thanatos” in its entirety here:

Behold the Visions of Trismegistos! After nine long years stirring the cauldron in the underground, Nekromantheon finally re-emerged from the depths with their most ferocious record to date!

Visions of Trismegistos is a long-awaited metal assault, bringing forth the spirit of old metal once again. Recorded in Chaka Khan Studio and various locations around Oslo by the members of Nekromantheon themselves using mostly old, analog equipment to get that warm, genuine sound, Visions of Trismegistos feels like a lost opus from the glory days of the ’80s, when thrash, death, and black metal were merged into one unholy trinity. Yet, it is a fresh and vital testament of a band at the height of their abilities who stand out amongst their peers.

With Visions of Trismegistos, Nekromantheon are ready to resurrect the ways of the ancient with their fresh take on old-school extreme metal!

Nekromantheon started out in early 2005 with only one goal in mind: to play fast, evil, and dirty thrash metal in the way of the old gods. Influenced by the classics of Slayer, Sadus, Kreator, Dark Angel, and Sepultura, they unleashed their attack on modern metal.

After the release of the We’re Rotting EP in early 2007, the band had already built a name for themselves in the underground scene. As the band got more and more focused on capturing the spirit of the ’80s, guitarist Arild “Arse” Myren Torp and drummer Christian “Kick” Holm started building their own recording studio. Shortly, their very own KickArse Studio was ready in Kolbotn, Norway, the hometown of the mighty Darkthrone.

With their own creative pit available, their first full-length, Divinity of Death, was released shortly. This intense evocation of evil turned some heads indeed, and earned the band a spot at Maryland DeathFest 2010 and the highly prestigious yet extremely underground Live Evil Festival in London the same year.

In 2012, Nekromantheon released their second album, Rise, Vulcan Spectre, elevating the level of ferocious, darkened thrash metal to unknown heights. The release was an unholy offering to summon the old ways of metal, being held up to underground classics from the ’80s. It was an intense, analog-sounding record that showed no mercy. Rise, Vulcan Spectre was met with raving reviews and went on to receive a Grammy for Best Metal album 2012.

Nekromantheon, unaffected by the “success,” continued to play underground concerts and festivals that they deemed suited for their concept, and continued to keep a low profile throughout the years, playing selected shows and slowly working on new material. As the members were active and creative in bands like Obliteration, Black Viper, Flight, Deathhammer etc, and they have an extremely self-critical way of writing music within Nekromantheon, the follow-up record took years and years before it materialized. We believe Visions of Trismegistos is worth the wait.

Hear the next proof for yourself with the brand-new track “Thanatos” HERE. First proof can be found with the previously revealed “The Visions of Trismegistos” HERE. Preorder info for Hells Headbangers‘ North American editions can be found HERE for the CD and HERE for the vinyl. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Nekromantheon’s Visions of Trismegistos
1. The Visions of Trismegistos
2. Scorched Death
3. Seven Rulers of Fate
4. Thanatos
5. Dead Temples
6. Zealot Reign
7. Neptune Descent
8. Faustian Rites

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/nekromantheonofficial

www.hellsheadbangers.com

BUNKER 66 premiere new track, set release date for new DYING VICTIMS album

On April 30th internationally, Dying Victims Productions will release Bunker 66’s highly anticipated fourth album, Beyond the Help of Prayers, on CD and vinyl LP formats. And today, we reveal the new track “To the Gates of Death / Lair of the Profaner.” Hear Bunker 66‘s “To the Gates of Death / Lair of the Profaner” in its entirety here:

Since 2007, Italy’s Bunker 66 have been proudly (and prolifically) flying the flag of ‘80s metalpunk, all in the beloved power-trio format. Of course, the joint influence of Motörhead and Venom looms large, but equally so do homeland heroes Bulldozer, the UK’s Warfare, early Running Wild, early Bathory and Slayer, later Anti-Cimex, metal-era Gang Green, and any ‘80s recordings from Discharge and Exciter. With this robust and rust-covered foundation firmly in place, Bunker 66 recorded a trio of cult albums for High Roller Records as well as a grip of splits with the likes of Italy’s Barbarian and Morbo, Brazil’s Whipstriker, and most recently Scotland’s Vuil. Simply put, they’re a cult band for cult fanatics – and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Now, a couple years on from that last-mentioned split with Vuil comes Bunker 66’s long-awaited fourth album, Beyond the Help of Prayers. The band’s first full-length in four years and second with the lineup of co-founders vocalist/bassist Damien Thorne and drummer Dee Dee Altar alongside ex-Schizo guitarist J.J. Priestkiller, Beyond the Help of Prayers is a refreshing blast of old air! Right from the opening, galloping minutes of “To the Gates of Death – Lair of the Profaner,” this is 666% Bunker 66 through and through – all those above influences, all sliced and diced with the deft touch of devotees, but always brimming with a charisma that’s undeniable – and thereafter do the hits keep on coming. But, while one could say that Beyond the Help of Prayers is business as usual for the band (and we’d still love it), the album sees Bunker 66 taking on subtly more epic touches, ones that feel almost swords & sorcery without being obvious about it, or perhaps the post-apocalyptic wasteland vibes of Dee Dee Altar’s time in Children of Technology played a significant role? Naturally, the trio keep their noses deep within their realms of the black here, and while they’re undoubtedly dirtier and more blasphemous than ever, Bunker 66 arguably receive their best-sounding production on Beyond the Help of Prayers, which thankfully only maximizes their power that much more.

You can’t teach old dogs new tricks, and the same be said – STUNNINGLY – for Bunker 66, for they’re Beyond the Help of Prayers!

Cover and tracklisting as follows:

Tracklisting for Bunker 66’s Beyond the Help of Prayers
1. To The Gates Of Death / Lair of the Profaner
2. The Blackest Of Omens
3. The Rite Of The Goat
4. Summon The Evil Lords
5. At Our Master’s Behest
6. Malicious…Seditious
7. Regret Every Breath
8. Die On Monday
9. Beyond The Help Of Prayers

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/bunker66

www.dying-victims.de 

REZET reveal second video from upcoming METALVILLE album

Today, German thrash institution Rezet reveal the new video “Populate. Delete. Repeat.” The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated fifth album, Truth in Between, set for international release on January 29th, 2021 via Metalville Records. See & hear Rezet‘s “Populate. Delete. Repeat.” video in its entirety here:

With their 2019 album Deal With It! through Metalville, Rezet‘s multi-faceted sound has been recognized on an international level. With Truth In Between, Rezet are now taking the next big step.

In order to emphasize their message, Rezet have written their most song-oriented album to date. The result is a joint work of four very different characters with their respective influences.

The 13 new pieces underline the compositional skills and sheer musicality of the four. While the lyrics paint a gloomy picture throughout, Rezet deliver one first-class song after the other, thus proving the band’s exceptional status.

Eike Freese once again took over the production in the Chameleon Studios in Hamburg, whereby the group decided to record all rhythm tracks live.

. Also see & hear the video for the first single “Back For No Good” HERE, also at the band’s official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Rezet’s Truth in Between
1. Back For No Good
2. Deceived By Paradise
3. Populate. Delete. Repeat.
4. Renegade
5. Half A Century
6. Infinite End
7. Truth In Between
8. Jailpit
9. I’m Not Gonna Stop
10. The Plague
11. (Un)certain Crimes
12. Never Satisfied
13. The Last Suffer

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/rezetband

www.metalville.de

Germany’s SURGICAL STRIKE reveal new video from forthcoming METALVILLE debut

Today, uprising German thrashers Surgical Strike reveal a new video for “Not In This Life.” The track hails from the band’s highly anticipated debut album, Part of a Sick World, set for international release on January 24th via Metalville Records. See & hear Surgical Strike‘s brand-new “Not In This Life” video in its entirety here:
Hailing from Hanover, Surgical Strike have only one mission: playing uncompromising, technical, and 100% pure fucking thrash metal right into your faces. In a world shaped by corruption, manipulation, and denial, the band’s upcoming debut album, Part of a Sick World, is going to be dropped like a nuclear assault. Locked and loaded, Surgical Strike‘s attack is precise and takes no prisoners, so get your asses safe and be afraid of this firepower.

Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Surgical Strike (Germany)’s Part of a Sick World
1. Dead End Gone
2. Failed State
3. Politicians
4. Conspiracy
5. Below Zero
6. Lambs To The Slaughter
7. Not In This Life
8. Part Of A Sick World
9. Confrontation
10. Sorrow Of War
11. The Breed

  MORE INFO:
www.surgicalstrike.de
www.facebook.com/surgicalstrikemetal

Insanity Alert release “Run to the Pit” (Live at Hellfest 2019)

Thrash metal outfit INSANITY ALERT are teaming up with the French zine La Grosse Radio for the release of the video “Run to the Pit” (Live at Hellfest 2019). The video was recorded at Hellfest in France, on June 23rd this year, where the band performed on the main stage. Watch the video at the link below.
INSANITY ALERT tourdates
21 Nov 19 Bern (CH) ISC Club
22 Nov 19 Dijon (FR) Deep Inside
23 Nov 19 Saint Dizier (FR) Lezard’Os Metal Fest
29 Nov 19 Cordenons (IT) Rock Town
30 Nov 19 Naturns (IT) JuZe Naturns
06 Dec 19 Karlsruhe (DE) Alte Häckerei
07 Dec 19 Köln (DE) Bashfest
16 May 20 Vienna (AT) Vienna Metal Meeting
INSANITY ALERT will be touring in support of their latest release ‘666-pack’. The cover artwork and the tracklisting of ‘666-pack’ can be found below. The cover has been created by Mark Riddick. 
Tracklist:
1. Thirstkiller  (01:13)
2. The Body Of The Christ Is The Parasite  (01:44)
3. All Mosh / No Brain (01:33)
4. Cobra Commander  (02:39)
5. Saturday Grind Fever  (01:01)
6. Echoes Of Death  (02:04)
7. Windmilli Vanilli   (01:00)
8. Stop….Slammertime!  (00:08)
9. Why So Beerious?  (01:49)
10. Mosh Mosh Mosh (00:47)
11. One-Eye Is King (In The Land Of The Blind)  (02:37)
12. Welcome To Hell  (01:47)
13. Two Joints  (01:14)
14. Chronic State Of Hate (02:13)
15. I Come / I Fuck Shit Up / I Leave  (01:26)
16. A Skullcrushin’ Good Time  (02:17)
17. The Ballad Of Slayer  (00:06)
18. Demons Get Out!  (02:18)
19. 8 Bit Brutality  (00:07)
20. Death By Wrecking Ball  (01:11)
21. Dark Energon  (03:10)
Total Duration: 32:24
Thrash outfit INSANITY ALERT are the kind of people who know what to bring to a party: a big dose of humour with a dash of darkness, party tunes, and a six pack. It’s these ingredients that make up the basis of the band’s third full length record, ‘666-pack’.
 
The world of INSANITY ALERT is a dark yet happy place. Fast, aggressive music, crazy lyrics about alcohol, rage, weed, ignorance and hate, all drenched in an 80’s hot sauce but played with a 2019 attitude. The band emerged from the Austrian city of Innsbruck in 2011, with only one intent: deliver crushing, crossover party thrash.
 
A tongue-in-cheek concept backed up by strong musical prowess worked out extremely well as ‘First Diagnosis’ proved in 2012. This demo was welcomed with open arms and the first impression of the public quickly confirmed by ‘Second Opinion’, which came out the year after. In 2014, debut album, ‘Insanity Alert’ delighted critics and fans alike and was reissued four years later by Season of Mist. The wild Tyrolians, always eager to please, next served a juicy ‘Moshburger’ (2016).

With ‘666-pack’ the band proves once more to be an unstoppable force. Whether it is dropping a to-the-point, crossover track such as “The Body Of The Christ is The Parasite” or INSANITY ALERT-esque interpretations of classics like “Saturday Grind Fever”, the groove will have you headbanging in no time with a smirk on your face. Having confirmed their first festivals for 2019 and riding the wave of the thrash metal revival, INSANITY ALERT can’t wait to return to the stage and share (a) 666-pack with you! 
Style: Crossover Party Thrash

www.facebook.com/insanityalert
 
Line-up
The Dave of Death – Guitar
Don Melanzani – Drums
Heavy Kevy – Vocals
Marcy Brownnose – Bass
 
Recording line-up:
The Dave of Death – Guitar, Bass
Don Melanzani – Drums
Heavy Kevy – Vocals