7th album from 2024 by this veteran Swiss Death/ Thrash Metal band and one of the pioneering forces of the European extreme Metal scene. Released four years after "Fracmont", the album confirms the outstanding form of a band that, after decades of existence, continues to preserve the identity and creativity that made it a cult name within the underground Metal world.
Its sound blends Death/ Thrash Metal with dark riffing, dynamic structures and flawless musicianship, maintaining the balance of aggression, technique and atmosphere that has always defined MESSIAH. Heavy, intense and deeply rooted in the old-school tradition, the album manages to sound both classic and contemporary, proving that the band remains a significant force within European extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of: PESTILENCE, POSSESSED, DEATH, PROTECTOR and MASSACRA. [Digipack]
Vinyl version in silver wax with triple gatefold of the 7th album from 2024 by this veteran Swiss Death/ Thrash Metal band and one of the pioneering forces of the European extreme Metal scene. Released four years after "Fracmont", the album confirms the outstanding form of a band that, after decades of existence, continues to preserve the identity and creativity that made it a cult name within the underground Metal world.
Its sound blends Death/ Thrash Metal with dark riffing, dynamic structures and flawless musicianship, maintaining the balance of aggression, technique and atmosphere that has always defined MESSIAH. Heavy, intense and deeply rooted in the old-school tradition, the album manages to sound both classic and contemporary, proving that the band remains a significant force within European extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of: PESTILENCE, POSSESSED, DEATH, PROTECTOR and MASSACRA.
1995 demo by this Polish Death/ Thrash band, presented here in a comprehensive remastered edition featuring the original recording, the three tracks from the "Promo Tape '95" and four live bonus tracks recorded the same year. Formed in 1991, they represent one of the many hidden gems of the thriving Polish underground scene that never received the wider recognition it deserved.
Their sound combines the aggression of early '90s Death/ Thrash with a strong melodic sense and subtle progressive touches that give the material its own distinctive identity. Intense riffing, dynamic songwriting and above-average musicianship make this recording a hidden treasure for fans of sophisticated European Death/ Thrash.
Recommended for fans of: PESTILENCE, DEATH, BELIEVER and MEKONG DELTA.
Debut album from 1992 by this legendary American Death Metal band from Florida, widely regarded as one of the defining classics of the early Tampa scene. Featuring a line-up that included George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher before joining CANNIBAL CORPSE, alongside Lee Harrison and Jon Rubin, the band made an immediate impact with a release that helped establish the blueprint for technical and brutal Death Metal.
Its sound combines speed, technical precision and relentless aggression through complex riffing, devastating drumming and outstanding musicianship. More sophisticated than much of the Death Metal of its era, the album achieves a perfect balance between brutality and musicality, securing its place as an essential cornerstone of the Florida Death Metal tradition.
Recommended for fans of: MORBID ANGEL, MALEVOLENT CREATION, DEICIDE and SUFFOCATION.
5th album from 2024 by this American Technical Death Metal band led by drummer and founder Mike Browning, continuing the legacy of the legendary NOCTURNUS more than three decades after the classics that helped shape Florida's technical Death Metal scene. With several historical members involved, the band further develops the science-fiction concepts that have always been central to its identity.
Its sound combines Technical Death Metal, futuristic atmospheres and prominent keyboards, preserving the unique personality that made NOCTURNUS such a visionary act. Complex riffing, constant tempo changes and a strong cosmic aesthetic result in an album that connects directly with the spirit of "The Key" and "Thresholds" while benefiting from modern production and flawless execution.
Recommended for fans of: NOCTURNUS, ATHEIST, PESTILENCE and CYNIC.
Vinyl re-issue of the debut album from 1990 by this legendary and utterly unclassifiable American Death Metal/ Grindcore band from Arizona. Led by the charismatic Lori Bravo, one of the earliest female frontwomen in extreme Metal, NUCLEAR DEATH created a truly unique sound within the late-'80s and early-'90s underground scene, combining brutality, madness and a completely singular artistic vision.
Its sound blends primitive Death Metal, Grindcore, extreme Thrash and a sick, surreal atmosphere that defies easy categorization. Chaotic, disturbing and far ahead of its time, the album alternates bursts of ultrafast violence with bizarre and twisted passages, resulting in a cult classic that remains as extreme and unhinged today as it was upon its original release.
Recommended for fans of: REPULSION, IMPETIGO, AUTOPSY and DECEASED.
Debut album from 2022 by this American Brutal Death Metal band from Mississippi. Following several years in the underground and a previous EP released in 2015, the band finally delivered its first full-length effort, reaffirming its dedication to the most classic and devastating forms of the genre.
Its sound is rooted in compact and straightforward Brutal Death Metal, driven by crushing riffs, punishing drumming and deep guttural vocals, with no unnecessary embellishments or modern trends. An intense and hard-hitting release that packs all its power into less than thirty minutes, showcasing a clear devotion to the most brutal side of American Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of: DEEDS OF FLESH, PYREXIA, DISGORGE and INTERNAL BLEEDING.
Re-issue of the 1st EP from 1987 by this legendary German Death/ Thrash Metal band, released one year before its classic debut album "Golem". Even at this early stage, PROTECTOR already displayed a level of aggression and darkness that placed the band ahead of much of the European extreme Metal scene, laying the foundations for a career that would eventually earn cult status among underground Metal fans.
Its sound combines the violence of savage Teutonic Thrash with elements that clearly foreshadow the later development of Death Metal, driven by razor-sharp riffing, frantic rhythms, harsh vocals and a dark, chaotic atmosphere. Raw, fast and devastating by 1987 standards, this EP captures the band in its purest form and stands as an essential document of early European extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of: SODOM, MASSACRA, POSSESSED and MESSIAH. [Slipcase]
LP + 7"EP transparent silver splatter vinyl reissue with poster of the 1987 debut EP by this legendary German Death/ Thrash Metal band. Released one year before the classic debut album "Golem", these recordings capture PROTECTOR at its most primitive and savage stage, later becoming an essential reference point in late-'80s European extreme Metal. The included 7"EP features the 2 tracks from the band's 1986 demo "Protector of Death".
Its sound combines the violence of savage Teutonic Thrash with strong proto-Death Metal elements, driven by razor-sharp riffing, frantic rhythms, harsh vocals and a dark, chaotic atmosphere. Raw, fast and devastating for its time, this release perfectly captures the ferocity of a band that helped push European underground Metal into increasingly extreme territory.
Recommended for fans of: SODOM, MASSACRA, POSSESSED and MESSIAH.
5th album from 2022 by this veteran Polish Technical Death Metal band, ending a 17-year gap since their previous studio release. With the return of vocalist Marcin Urbaś and most of the classic lineup, the band revived one of the most respected and distinctive careers in European technical metal.
Its sound preserves the band's trademark blend of Technical Death Metal, aggression and intricate songwriting, while also incorporating strong melodies and outstanding musicianship. A solid and convincing comeback that proves SCEPTIC still excels at crafting sophisticated, dynamic and highly distinctive Technical Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of: DECAPITATED, ATHEIST, PESTILENCE and SADIST. [Digipack]
14th album from 2024 by this veteran American Death Metal band led by Chris Barnes, released after the controversial "Nightmares of the Decomposed". With Jack Owen (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) now fully involved in the songwriting process, the album marked a significant return to form and showed a band rediscovering much of the intensity and focus that defined its strongest releases.
Its sound delivers direct, aggressive and highly energetic Death Metal, driven by sharp riffing, dynamic tempo shifts and a vocal performance that many listeners considered a clear improvement over its predecessor. The collaboration between Barnes and Owen proves particularly effective, resulting in a collection of hard-hitting songs that stands among the strongest releases of the band's later career.
Recommended for fans of: CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE, JUNGLE ROT and MONSTROSITY.
Gold with black dust vinyl edition, limited to 200 copies and including 1 bonus track (a NAZARETH cover), of the 14th album from 2024 by this veteran American Death Metal band led by Chris Barnes. Released after the controversial "Nightmares of the Decomposed", it marked a significant return to form for the group, once again benefiting from the key songwriting contributions of Jack Owen (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE).
Its sound delivers direct, aggressive and highly energetic Death Metal, driven by sharp riffing, dynamic tempo shifts and a vocal performance that many listeners considered a clear improvement over its predecessor. The collaboration between Barnes and Owen proves particularly effective, resulting in a collection of hard-hitting songs that stands among the strongest releases of the band's later career.
Recommended for fans of: CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE, JUNGLE ROT and MONSTROSITY.
3rd album from 2018 by this Spanish Brutal Death Metal project led by Carlos Mejías, also known for his work with HUMAN MINCER, CEREBRAL TORTURE and other acts from the Spanish extreme metal scene. With this release, the project continues its uncompromising approach to brutal and straightforward Death Metal, entirely performed by a single musician.
Its sound is built upon crushing riffs, relentless drumming, deep guttural vocals and precise execution, always prioritizing impact over unnecessary excess. A compact and devastating album that remains firmly rooted in old-school Brutal Death Metal while successfully balancing aggression, darkness and technical skill.
Recommended for fans of: DEEDS OF FLESH, SUFFOCATION, DISGORGE and PYREXIA.
3rd album from 2016 by this Polish Death Metal band, firmly establishing the path they had been developing since their formation and confirming them as one of the strongest names in the European Old School Death Metal scene. Released after the acclaimed "Grant Us Death", it represented a significant step forward in both songwriting and production.
Its sound draws heavily from the early Swedish Death Metal tradition, combining abrasive riffs, classic guitar tones, dark melodies and relentless aggression. Rather than merely imitating the Stockholm sound, the band injects its own personality through dynamic songwriting, varied atmospheres and memorable arrangements, resulting in one of the most accomplished European Death Metal releases of its era.
Recommended for fans of: DISMEMBER, ENTOMBED, DEMONICAL and GRAVE. [Slipcase]
The debut album from 1995 by this Chilean Death Metal band, widely regarded as one of the cornerstone releases of the South American extreme metal scene of the 1990s. With this record, the band moved beyond the local underground and established itself as one of the most internationally recognized Latin American acts of its generation.
Its sound combines power, speed and technical precision within a solid Death Metal framework, featuring sharp riffing, a strong rhythmic foundation and songwriting that is both direct and sophisticated. A true Chilean Death Metal classic that has lost none of its impact over the years and remains essential listening for fans of the genre.
Recommended for fans of: MONSTROSITY, MALEVOLENT CREATION, SINISTER and KRISIUN.
Vinyl reissue featuring 2 bonus tracks taken from the band's 1991 7"EP "The Light of Day" of the only EP released in 1993 by this Swedish Death Metal band, which has gradually become a genuine cult classic within the legendary Scandinavian scene of the early 1990s. Released one year before the band's split and recorded at the renowned Studio Sunlight under the guidance of Tomas Skogsberg, this release represents the creative peak of a band that never recorded a full-length album but left a lasting mark on the Swedish underground.
Its sound combines classic Swedish Death Metal aggression with remarkably sophisticated songwriting, featuring numerous tempo changes, dark melodies and a technical level that stood well above the average of its era. Intense, dynamic and packed with memorable riffs, the EP sits somewhere between the heaviness and darkness of bands such as GOD MACABRE, CARNAGE and MORPHEUS and the sharper aggression later associated with GROTESQUE and early AT THE GATES, making it one of the great hidden treasures of 1990s Swedish Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of: GOD MACABRE, CARNAGE, MORPHEUS and AT THE GATES.
9th album from 2023 by this veteran Swedish Death Metal band, released twelve years after "Opus Mortis VIII" and marking an unexpected yet crushing return to the studio. After years of inactivity, VOMITORY came back proving that it remained one of the most reliable and devastating forces in Swedish Death Metal, preserving the brutality that has always defined its sound.
Its music combines the ferocity of Scandinavian Death Metal with the heaviness of the American school, driven by crushing riffs, pounding rhythms and flawless musicianship. Direct, aggressive and uncompromising, the album recaptures the spirit of the band's finest releases while benefiting from a powerful modern production that enhances its impact.
Recommended for fans of: BLOODBATH, GRAVE, CANNIBAL CORPSE and DISMEMBER.
Re-issue of the 3rd album from 1999 by the French S.U.P., a dark and atmospheric work of Death Doom/ Avant-Garde Metal that combines elements of industrial metal, progressive structures and electronic passages in a dense and deeply conceptual release. “Chronophobia” builds a cold, mechanical and oppressive sound, with unconventional structures and a strong emotional and existential weight.
The album moves between death-doom heaviness and sonic experimentation, creating a constant sense of anxiety, isolation and temporal distortion, with a highly personal approach far removed from traditional metal structures.
Recommended for fans of VOIVOD, FEAR FACTORY, GORGUTS, PARADISE LOST and TOOL. [Digipack]
2017 EP by the Spanish AEONIC, a Technical Brutal Deathcore release that combines surgical precision, crushing grooves and a strong modern aggression. “Void of Existence” builds a dense, mechanical sound where technical riffs and shifting structures are supported by a polished and powerful production.
The EP alternates passages of direct brutality with more atmospheric and dissonant moments, reinforcing a constant sense of tension and sonic collapse. A short but solid release within contemporary technical Deathcore.
Recommended for fans of JOB FOR A COWBOY, INGESTED, SUICIDE SILENCE and CARNIFEX.
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.
