Debut album from 2024 by the American BLACK HOLE DEITY, a devastating work of Technical Death Metal and Progressive Death Metal filled with labyrinthine riffs, dissonant atmospheres and absolutely monstrous musicianship. A dark, complex and oppressive release that balances brutality and sophistication with surgical precision, dragging the listener into a cosmic abyss of chaos and sonic destruction. Recommended for fans of GORGUTS, ARTIFICIAL BRAIN, ULCERATE and DEFEATED SANITY.
CD reissue of the legendary official live EP recorded in 1989 by the legendary Swedish CARNAGE, a true time capsule from the birth of the rawest and filthiest Swedish Death Metal. A savage and primitive assault capturing all the ferocity and darkness of one of the essential bands of the Scandinavian scene. Recommended for fans of ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, NIHILIST and GRAVE.
4th album from 1996 by the Swedish CEMETARY, a dark and melancholic work of Gothic Metal and Doom Metal where the band almost completely abandons its Death/ Doom roots in favour of a more atmospheric, emotional and gloomy sound. “Sundown” surrounds the listener with a haze of melodic guitars, despair-filled vocals and a cold, decadent atmosphere that turned the album into a cult reference within 90s European Gothic Metal. Elegant, introspective and deeply depressive, it stands as one of Mathias Lodmalm’s most personal and evocative works. Recommended for fans of TIAMAT, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA and MOONSPELL.
1st album from 1994 by the Mexican THE CHASM, the visionary work led by Daniel Corchado (ex-CENOTAPH / INCANTATION) where the band develops a dark, technical and progressive form of Death Metal with an enigmatic atmosphere and a truly unique identity. A deeply dense and evocative release filled with twisted riffs, unpredictable structures and an almost mystical aura that turned it into a cult masterpiece within the most sophisticated and abstract side of Death Metal. Recommended for fans of NOCTURNUS, MORBID ANGEL, TIMEGHOUL and DEATH.
2nd album from 2009 by the Spanish DARKNESS BY OATH, an intense and melodic blast of Melodic Death Metal heavily influenced by the Swedish Göteborg scene. “Fear Yourself” combines razor-sharp riffs, fast twin guitar harmonies, dark atmospheres and strong emotional depth, balancing aggression and melody with remarkable skill. A powerful and dynamic release that shows the band at full compositional maturity, moving between melancholic epicness and the most furious side of European Melodic Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AT THE GATES, DARK TRANQUILLITY, INSOMNIUM and IN FLAMES.
3rd album from 2011 by the Swedish DEMONICAL, a crushing work of Swedish Old School Death Metal packed with rotten riffs, dark melodies and an absolutely devastating warlike and apocalyptic atmosphere. “Death Infernal” combines the rawness and groove of the classic Scandinavian school with a powerful modern production while fully preserving the spirit of the legendary Sunlight Studios sound. A fierce, direct and incredibly solid release that confirms DEMONICAL as one of the great heirs of the most authentic Swedish Death Metal tradition. Recommended for fans of DISMEMBER, GRAVE, ENTOMBED and CENTINEX.
Vinyl version in marbled gray wax of the 3rd album from 2011 by the Swedish DEMONICAL, a crushing work of Swedish Old School Death Metal packed with rotten riffs, dark melodies and an absolutely devastating warlike and apocalyptic atmosphere. “Death Infernal” combines the rawness and groove of the classic Scandinavian school with a powerful modern production while fully preserving the spirit of the legendary Sunlight Studios sound. A fierce, direct and incredibly solid release that confirms DEMONICAL as one of the great heirs of the most authentic Swedish Death Metal tradition. Recommended for fans of DISMEMBER, GRAVE, ENTOMBED and CENTINEX.
Vinyl re-issue on black wax with poster of the debut album from 1987 by the American DREAM DEATH, an absolutely visionary cult masterpiece that merges Doom Metal, Thrash Metal and primitive Death Metal into a dark, psychedelic and sickening atmosphere. Journey Into Mystery was years ahead of its time with its combination of crushingly heavy riffs, devastating slow tempos, tortured vocals and a strange hallucinatory feeling that makes the album as oppressive as it is hypnotic. A fundamental release for understanding the evolution of the most twisted and experimental side of Doom/Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AUTOPSY, WINTER, CELTIC FROST and ASPHYX.
Debut album from 1987 by the American DREAM DEATH, an absolutely visionary cult masterpiece that merges Doom Metal, Thrash Metal and primitive Death Metal into a dark, psychedelic and sickening atmosphere. Journey Into Mystery was years ahead of its time with its combination of crushingly heavy riffs, devastating slow tempos, tortured vocals and a strange hallucinatory feeling that makes the album as oppressive as it is hypnotic. A fundamental release for understanding the evolution of the most twisted and experimental side of Doom/Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AUTOPSY, WINTER, CELTIC FROST and ASPHYX. [Slipcase]
7th album from 1997 by the Swedish EDGE OF SANITY, a dark and absorbing work of Progressive Death Metal and Melodic Death Metal where the band explores a more atmospheric, technical and experimental sound without losing its trademark heaviness. “Cryptic” combines melancholic riffs, complex song structures and an unsettling sense of introspective darkness, showcasing Dan Swanö and company during one of their most creative and ambitious periods. A dense and sophisticated release that moves between the aggression of Swedish Death Metal and progressive passages filled with emotion and depth. Recommended for fans of OPETH, AMORPHIS, DISSECTION and DARK TRANQUILLITY.
2nd album from 2008 by the Finnish GLORIA MORTI, a dark and devastating work of Blackened Death Metal and technical Death Metal filled with oppressive atmospheres, labyrinthine riffs and a cold, merciless aggression. “Eryx” pushes the band’s sound into more complex and dissonant territories, combining brutality, technicality and an unsettling almost surreal dimension within a deeply sickening and absorbing release. An intense and challenging record that blends the violence of modern Death Metal with the darkness and majesty of the most sophisticated European Black Metal. Recommended for fans of BEHEMOTH, ZYKLON, VESANIA and IMMOLATION.
4th album from '98 by this german band where they returned to their more purely Death Metal style from their beginnings with influences in the vein of PESTILENCE, OBITUARY, MORGOTH, CANCER...
1st album from 2021 by the American INHUMAN CONDITION, a crushing blast of Old School Death Metal packed with massive riffs, sick grooves and a rotten atmosphere paying tribute to the dirtiest and most classic Florida sound. Featuring members deeply connected to the genre’s old school roots, the band delivers a brutal, direct and insanely addictive release, combining rawness, hooks and sonic violence with total authenticity. Recommended for fans of MASSACRE, OBITUARY, DEATH and SIX FEET UNDER.
Vinyl version in black wax of the 1st album from 2021 by the American INHUMAN CONDITION, a crushing blast of Old School Death Metal packed with massive riffs, sick grooves and a rotten atmosphere paying tribute to the dirtiest and most classic Florida sound. Featuring members deeply connected to the genre’s old school roots, the band delivers a brutal, direct and insanely addictive release, combining rawness, hooks and sonic violence with total authenticity. Recommended for fans of MASSACRE, OBITUARY, DEATH and SIX FEET UNDER.
7th album from 2007, marking a crushing return to the band’s most primitive and rotten roots, recovering the raw and swampy essence of their debut. Pure OBITUARY in savage mode.
2-CD Compilation album from 2014 by the Swedish PAGANIZER, a monumental collection of Old School Swedish Death Metal celebrating two decades of sonic decay by gathering essential tracks, rarities, demos and hard-to-find material from the extensive career of Rogga Johansson’s band. “20 Years In A Terminal Grip” works as a true encyclopedia of the rawest and most cavernous Swedish Death Metal, overflowing with rotten riffs, crushing grooves and that unmistakable old-school Scandinavian smell of dampness, blood and gasoline. An essential release both for longtime followers of the band and for devotees of the dirtiest and most classic Swedish Death Metal sound. Recommended for fans of GRAVE, DISMEMBER, RIBSPREADER and DEMONICAL.
3rd album from 2002 by the Finnish ROTTEN SOUND, a devastating work of Grindcore and Deathgrind that pushes speed, aggression and sonic chaos to absolutely inhuman levels. “Murderworks” is a relentless bombardment of abrasive riffs, hyperfast drumming and extreme sonic violence, combining the ferocity of classic Grindcore with almost surgical precision and a crushing production handled by Mieszko Talarczyk. A short, savage and suffocating record that hits like an out-of-control industrial grinder. Recommended for fans of NASUM, NAPALM DEATH, PHOBIA and BRUTAL TRUTH.
2nd album from 2007 by the French SIDEBLAST, a brutal and sophisticated work of Deathgrind and technical Brutal Death Metal that combines extreme violence, rhythmic complexity and an oppressive, futuristic atmosphere. “Cocoon” pushes the band’s sound to a far more elaborate and destructive level, alternating labyrinthine riffs, crushing tempo changes and explosions of pure aggression with surgical precision. An intense, sickening and crushing release that merges brutality and technicality without losing a single ounce of savagery. Recommended for fans of DYING FETUS, CRYPTOPSY, BENIGHTED and ABORTED.
10” vinyl edition from 2014 by the Swedish UTUMNO, rescuing a devastating live recording captured in 1991 that showcases the band at their rawest, darkest and most destructive stage. “Live In Sweden 1991” is a true time capsule of primitive Swedish Death Metal, featuring a savage and cavernous sound overflowing with rotten riffs, gloomy atmospheres and pure old-school Scandinavian underground violence. An essential piece for collectors and devotees of the most authentic and sepulchral Swedish sound. Recommended for fans of NIHILIST, GRAVE, DISMEMBER and ENTOMBED.
