Demiurg - The Hate Chamber (2008)

1. Resurrecting the Rotting (Flesh Festival pt. II)

2. Cremated Lie the Day

3. The Terror Before Sleep

4. Wolves At the Gates

5. The Apocalyptic

6. World Destroyer

7. The Convulse Meridian

8. Dawn Dusk Delusion

9. Opus Morbidity (City of Ib pt. III)

10. Cult of Dagon

Origin - Sweden
Genre - Death Metal

" New one from Mainman Rogga Johansson(Ribspreader,Paganizer)...now a complete band with Ed Warby - Drums(Hail Of Bullets,Gorefest),The Mighty Dan Swano - Guitars,Keys(Edge Of Sanity,Bloodbath)"

" This has made this album a huge improvement compared to the fine debut(breath of the demiurg) proved by the immensely tight sounding compositions. The guitar riffs, on one hand, display an almost banal form of brutality ('Wolves at the Gates'), whereas on the other hand, the atmosphere of a song is always respected ('Opus Morbidity', 'The Hate Chamber'). What the riffs seem to have in common throughout the entire record is their enormous simplicity; Demiurg shows that one doesn't have to play 385 notes per second to create an awesome death metal song. There is also a great mixture of brutal vokills throughout the Lp"

This one has a Old-School feel and at the same time atmospheric/Progressive touches here and there. Quality release !

The Primitive Machinery !.........Get It!
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Torture Squad - Hellbound (2008)

1. MMXII (Intro)

2. Living For the Kill

3. The Beast Within

4. The Fall of Man

5. Chaos Corporation

6. Man Behind the Mask

7. Cyberwar

8. Twilight For All Mankind

9. The Four Winds

10. Hellbound

Origin - Brazil
Genre - Thrash/Death Metal

" Tribal wardrums start this slab of thrashing madness off as if calling up the Devil himself ! What comes next?.....A pulverizing onslaught of Mostly Thrash with some death metal riffs and vocals. These guys are huge in brazil..and with this Lp you can see why. Huge thrash filled grooves reminding of Slayer and mid-era Sepultura.....Old-School sounding but modern in production "

" You owe it to yourself to check these guys out...Outstanding brazilian metal...Better believe these guys are preparing to take you down to hell !.....The Thrash Onslaught Continues.....

Definitely among the best of 2008 releases !

The Unholy Spell !............Get It!
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In Slumber - Stillborn Rebirth (2003)

1. Entrance to Bleed (Intro)

2. Heretic

3. Orphaned Heaven

4. Sworn

5. Ardour

6. Manacle of Dogma

7. Lunar Scars

8. Down

9. Stillborn Rebirth

10. Dead Sun - Withered

11. Outcast

Origin - Austria
Genre - Melodic Death/Black Metal

" The debut release of IN SLUMBER is a mixture of Death Metal with some Black Metal elements. There are melodic and groovy parts in it too. These components create an atmospheric sound structure, which reminds of the Swedish Melodic Death Metal Style, but the tracks have a certain independent touch. Fantastic acoustic passages liven up the Songs (Heretic, Ardour and the title track), in order to go ahead with brutal hard riffing and double bass attacks. The songs sound spontaneous and honest "

" Vocally Wolfgang Rothbauer covers a wide range. From deep Death Metal Growls (Heretic, Down), Black Metal screaming (Orphaned Heaven, Sworn) to spoken or whispered passages (Ardour, Lunar Scars) you will hear everything on this album. The changing vocals follow the mood of the music perfectly "


Recommended to every fan of the Melodic Death genre….


Request by Dark90
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Headshot - As Above, So Below (2008)

1. Isolation

2. Which Means War

3. In Your Face

4. Old Patterns

5. Bound To Fail

6. Second To None

7. Quest For The Sun

8. Cuts Beneath The Skin

9. As Above, So Below

10. The Swarm

11. We Disintegrate

Origin - Germany
Genre - Thrash Metal

" On goes the thrash re-vitalization era.....These german thrashers have been around since 1993..but have not had any new music for 5 years. On to their new Lp "As Above,So Below"- This record screams old-school thrash at its finest..Im talkin Exodus,ripping,precise,catchy...but obviously with a modern touch and killer production"

" A killer Piece Of Thrash Metal Indeed !

Thrashers Unite !............Get It!
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Aborted - Strychnine.213 (2008)

1. Carrion

2. Ophiolatry On A Hemocite Platter

3. I35

4. Pestiferous Subterfuge

5. The Chyme Congeries

6. A Murmur In Decrepit Wits

7. Enterrement Of An Idol

8. Hereditary Bane

9. Avarice Of Vilification

10. The Obfuscate

Origin - Belgium
Genre - Brutal Death Metal

" Look The Fuck Out!......Here comes the Latest from the Belgium Butchers "

" If you are looking for an album with crushing riffs, loads of melody, excellent vocal range, and some of the finest Drumming around.......This shit is for you!

No More Gore!......Still Fucking Heavy!......Get It!
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Facebreaker - Bloodred Hell (2004)

1. The Demon

2. Cursed

3. Human Spoil

4. Command of the Dark

5. Hater

6. Total Wasteland

7. Bloodred Hell

8. Crushed

9. Hell Is Coming Closer

10. Bringer of Death

11. Bleed

Origin - Sweden
Genre - Thrash / Death Metal

" Punnishing debut from this swedish horde!....Somewhere in the Bloodbath,Deicide mold. Old - School buzzsaw guitars and the brutal vocals of ex-Edge Of Sanity vocalist Roberth ``Robban`` Karlsson."

" Bloodred Hell is definately an album that you simply must have in your CD collection. A pretty flawless album that will make you want to jump up and scream for more"

Beyond Redemption!.....Get It!
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Gama Bomb - Survival of the Fastest (2005)

1. Zombie Creeping Flesh

2. Steel Teeth (The Metal Jaw)

3. Zombie Kommand

4. Atomizer

5. Fortified Zone

6. Racists!

7. Scientists?

8. Hell Trucker

9. Nuke the Skeets

10. Skellington Crew

11. Bullet Belt

Origin - United Kingdom

Genre - Thrash Metal

" Northern Ireland's GAMA BOMB were founded in 2002 and pride themselves on their rabid live shows, their unbeatable 80's guitar assault and healthy sense of humour. If you like the movies of George A. Romero or the music of the Devil, GAMA BOMB are for you ! "

" Their debut album, "Survival Of The Fastest" is chock full of Speedy Thrash Metal riffage with lyrics that show their obsession with Zombies, Ghosts, Aliens, Cannibals and Robots !....Nuclear Assault,Violence,Exodus, are just a few of the influences I hear while listening to this record. Any thrash fan can’t go wrong with Gama Bomb. No matter what you may think of the modern thrash scene, Gama Bomb won’t let you down if you still believe thrash metal in the 80’s was the truest the sound could ever be."

I dare you to listen to "fortified zone" and not start thrashing about!......It brings back alot of great memories....

Prepare to Thrash !...........Get It!

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In Mourning - Shrouded Divine (2008)

1. The Shrouded Divine

2. Amnesia

3. In The Failing Hour

4. By Others Considered

5. Grind Denial

6. The Art Of A Mourning Kind

7. The Black Lodge

8. Past October Skies

Origin - Sweden
Genre - Progressive Melodic Death Metal

" After five demos,Swedish new-comers In Mourning have released their debut album on aftermath music. And a sweet slice of scandanavian metal it is. In Mourning contains the same drummer - Christian Netzell of already reviewed Volturyon (search the site)A spectacular Death Metal release that is still in regular rotation on my car stereo. This record "shrouded divine" is a completely different animal all together....with the music generally following a pattern of dark, moody, death-influenced metal, interspersed with melancholy acoustic detours and instrumental sections, all infused with a general 'progressive' vibe"

" Some opethian influences do exist...especially in the vocal department as well as some Swallow The Sun melancholic passages.Thrown into the mix is some faster Dark Tranquillity type riffing and you have a quality,original release in front of you. In Mourning have managed to infuse all these influences without copying said bands...creating a release with melody, variety, cohesion and pacing all in the right place "

" So while this record may sound familiar in certain parts..the sum of it all : with strong musicianship and song writing makes for a Top Notch listen!

What Are You Waiting For?........Get It!
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Septicflesh - Sumerian Daemons (2003)

1. Behold… The Land of Promise

2. Unbeliever

3. Virtues of the Beast

4. Faust

5. When All is None

6. Red Code Cult

7. Dark River

8. Magic Loves Infinity

9. Sumerian Daemon

10. Mechanical Babylon

11. Infernal Sun

12. The Watchers

13. Shapeshifter

Origin - Greece
Genre - Atmospheric Death Metal

" Normally intros on metal albums are quite superficial, but Septic Flesh show that it is also possible to produce quite a bombastic one. The first real song Unbeliever is a logical suite to the intro. Bombastic monumental soundtrack-like tunes get combined with very brutal death metal riffs. This sounds very unusual, but also interesting. Especially the use of a mixed male and female choir gives nearly each song the certain touch that goes below the skin. It's great how Septic Flesh are able to combine brutality with melodies, and this all enriched with opera and symphonic parts"

" As Septic Flesh were already formed back in 1990, they may be called a Greek institution, but they are still able to play innovative metal after more than 13 years of band existence. The album also takes advantage of a huge sound. It was recorded in the Swedish Fredman Studio "

We all thought this would be their swansong...until reforming and releasing "Communion"in 2008 - another classic !

This must be heard by all fans of dark music !

The Power of the Dark!..........Get It!
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Hail of Bullets - …Of Frost And War (2008)

1. Before the Storm (Barbarossa)

2. Ordered Eastward

3. The Lake Ladoga Massacre

4. General Winter

5. Advancing Once More

6. Red Wolves of Stalin

7. Nachthexen

8. The Crucial Offensive (19-11-1942, 7.30 AM)

9. Stalingrad

10. Insanity Commands

11. Inferno at the Carpathian Mountains

12. Berlin

Origin - Netherlands
Genre - Death Metal

" Debut from these veterans of such bands as Pestilence,Gorefest,Houwitser"

" A serious love of the Old-School prompted these guys to form a band and spit out some snarling death metal in the tradition of Bolt Thrower,Autopsy,Death etc."

Mixed and mastered in Sweden by Dan Swanö of Edge Of Sanity fame.

50 Ton Tiger tank!.......Get It!
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Spawn of Possession - Cabinet (2003)

1. Lamashtu

2. Swarm of the Formless

3. Hidden in Flesh

4. A Presence Inexplicable

5. Dirty Priest

6. Spawn of Possession

7. Inner Conflict

8. Cabinet

9. The Forbidden

10. Church of Deviance

11. Uncle Damfee

Origin - Sweden
Genre - Technical Brutal Death Metal

" This is Spawn of Possession's debut album, and it's a very impressive piece of work. After a 48 second non-musical intro, these guys rip into 37 minutes of technical, brutal death metal. Their riffs have the tight, syncopative style of Deeds of Flesh with the sharp guitar tone and melodic flash of Necrophagist. Thus, they achieve a near-optimal mix of technicality, musicality, and brutality. They also use a variety of riff tempos and styles, without overusing any particular technique. The end result is that the music remains brutal yet doesn't get boring. The playing is excellent: they're exceptionally tight and handle even the most technical sections with ease. Still, the focus is on the songs, and none of the instruments steal the spotlight. There are a few guitar solos, but they're tasteful, appropriate and short "

" Lyric-wise, exorcism and spiritual/mental control seem to be the main subjects discussed, and considering how violent and haunting each of them can be, it fits the music perfectly. Nothing beats the singer talking about his soul being warped and mutated to the point where he cannot help but want to go on killing sprees, while the music describes every single moment of the man's change, corruption and deeds"

A Total keeper!..........Seek it out...and buy it!

Technically Brilliant!........Get It!
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Casketgarden - This Corroded Soul of Mine (2003)

1. Human Corrosive Disease

2. I Witness

3. Grief 100%

4. Song of Tears (Ashes)

5. The Day When Silence Died

6. Immortality Inc.

7. Non-existent

8. 7th Scar

9. Widow Mother Earth

10. Across the Vast Oceans of Time

Origin - Hungary

Genre - Melodic Death/Thrash Metal

" The clones of AT THE GATES (and their continuation of them, THE HAUNTED) are here! They come from Hungary and they are fucking killers. “This Corroded Soul of Mine” could easily be the following album of The “Slaughter of The Soul”. There’s nothing inferior to the last one of A.T.G.. Supreme production, excellent musical skills and a frontman that is really close to what Mr. Tomas Lindberg has done for A.T.G. in the past"

" These fuckers here could be natives of none else but Sweden. Ten songs that are created to bring forth what others have left incomplete. They are just gonna blow your head off, reminding you at the same time of what the already mentioned bands have given to the metal world......."

At The Gates,Haunted,DeathThrash fans Hear It!

This is no bad replica of anyone!......Killers They Are!

Grotesque Soul Embodied!......Get It!

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Kataklysm - Prevail (2008)

1. Prevail

2. Taking the World by Storm

3. The Chains of Power

4. As Death Lingers

5. Blood in Heaven

6. To the Throne of Sorrow

7. Breathe to Dominate

8. Tear Down the Kingdom

9. The Vultures Are Watching

10. The Last Effort (Renaissance II)

Origin - Canada

Genre - Death Metal

" Back with their ninth full length Lp...these guys have been around 16 years putting out quality death metal albums"

Feeling the Neverworld!........Get It!

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Unleashed - Hammer Battalion (2008)

1. The Greatest Of All Lies

2. Long Before Winter's Call

3. Your Children Will Burn

4. Hammer Battalion

5. This Day Belongs To Me

6. Marching Off To War

7. Entering The Hall Of The Slain

8. Black Horizon

9. Carved In Stone

10. Warriors Of Midgard

11. Midsummer Solstice

12. Home Of The Brave

13. I Want You Dead

Origin - Sweden

Genre - Death Metal

" 9th full length from Johnny Hedlund and crew "

" Unleashed have been around since the beginning of Death Metal and have pretty much stayed the course over the years.

They write some seriously anthemic tunes and have a very keen sense of songcraft and structure.And this record is no different....Combining rock heavy riffs with some excellent melodic solos and Johnnys usual great vocals."

" The production here is also worth mentioning which gives the album a powerful punch,and crushing atmosphere"

Unleashed are consistent and never tread new ground....they just make Heavy Fuckin Death Metal !

Hail Odin !............Get It!

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Battalion - Welcome To The Warzone (2008)

1. Mechanize Blitzkrieg

2. Cracks Of My Coffin

3. Ten-Thousand Corpse Ditch

4. Throne Of Lies

5. Blunt Force Trauma

6. Curb Stomp

7. Verdun Meat Grinder

8. Radiation Holocaust

9. Opening The Blastdoors To Hell

10. Mass Incinerator

Origin - Belgium

Genre - Death Metal

" Did you like "Nightmares Made Flesh" by Bloodbath?"

" If yes...you will have no problem getting into this death killing machine known as Battalion. These guys bring the old sound of Grave,Dismember,Autopsy back to the forefront. Grinding,god damn catchy death metal is whats on the menu.

Punnishing riffs,Vocals in the Peter Tagtgren mold(spot on if you ask me),pounding drums...And a heavy as fuck production make this record one of the biggest surprises yet in ...2008!

Highest Recommendation !

Right to the morgue!.....Get It!

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Melechesh - Emissaries (2006)

1. Rebirth of the Nemesis

2. Ladders to Sumeria

3. Deluge of Delusional Dreams

4. Touching the Spheres of Sephiroth

5. Gyroscope (The Tea Party cover)

6. Double Helixed Sceptre

7. The Scribes of Kur

8. Leper Jerusalem

9. Sand Grain Universe

10. Emissaries and the Mysterium Magnum

11. Extemporized Ophtalmic Release

Origin - Israel

Genre - Black/Death/Middle-Eastern Folk Metal

" Melechesh is a band that perfectly combines elements of Black/Death/Thrash metal with ethnic influences. The fact that they declare themselves as Sumerian Metal alone shows that they are shooting for a unique sound. They do achieve a unique sound, trust me..."

" Melechesh have honed their uncanny ability to write "catchy" music which also retains intense fury, relentless pace and an indescribable, twisted menace. This is one of those rare releases that is capable of transcending the bounds of typical genre preferences of listeners"

Once again well inspired, Melechesh is bringing you one of the most original sounds in Metal today. Their unique take on Melodic extreme music is sure to grab your attention, highly recommended to all of you who aren't afraid of the dark side of themselves......

As Jerusalem Burns!.......Get It!

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Opeth - Watershed (2008)

1. Coil

2. Heir Apparent

3. The Lotus Eater

4. Burden

5. Porcelain Heart

6. Hessian Peel

7. Hex Omega

Origin - Sweden

Genre - Extreme Progressive Metal

" Massive new record from the masters of prog/death metal"

This one is huge......get it now!

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Deicide - Till Death Do Us Part (2008)

1. The Beginning of the End

2. Till Death Do Us Part

3. Hate of All Hatreds

4. In the Eyes of God

5. Worthless Misery

6. Severed Ties

7. Not As Long As We Both Shall Live

8. Angel of Agony

9. Horror in the Halls of Stone

10. The End of the Beginning

Origin - USA

Genre - Death Metal

" 9th full length from Glen Benton and the boys"

Blame It on God!............Get It!

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Moonspell - Night Eternal (2008)

1. At Tragic Heights

2. Night Eternal

3. Shadow Sun

4. Scorpion Flower

5. Moon in Mercury

6. Hers is the Twilight

7. Dreamer (Lucifer and Lilith)

8. Spring of Rage

9. First Light

Origin - Portugal

Genre - Gothic / Black Metal

" 9th full length from these scene veterans"

" Another quality release...chocked full of killer melodies and the always varied and terrific performance by Fernando Ribeiro!...one of the best vocalists in metal...from his black metal shrieks to the doom metal crooning...this guy gets it done!"

" All the musicianship is top quality, production nearly perfect,what more do you want?

Opus Diabolicum!.......Get It!

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Mutala - Cloning Wicked Minds (2008)

1. Intro

2. Small Corpse Unit

3. Flavour of the Deads

4. Bleeding Turning Around

5. Suffering from the Innocence

6. In my Temple (instrumental)

7. Useless Heart-Searching

8. Daseim Ohne Leben

9. My Sarcastic Point of View

10. Psychoinfibulation

11. Cloning Wicked Minds

12. My End (Outro)

Origin - Italy

Genre - Death Metal

" Mediterranean death metal?......got me....but these italians kick some ass with their brand of pummeling,melodic death metal. Quite the catchy mix of brutal riffing with cool solos and vocals ranging from low growls to blackish shrieks"

" I am listening to this and thinking "this is better than 90% of all the bands out there right now". Do yourself a favor and check these guys out..they are deserving of your interest."

What Hates Will Kill!..........Get It!

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