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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2nd album from 2012 by the Swedish ZOMBIFIED, a rotten and crushing blast of Old School Death Metal deeply rooted in the classic early 90s Scandinavian sound. “Carnage Slaughter And Death” overflows with cavernous riffs, crushing grooves and a putrid, violent atmosphere that pays absolute tribute to the filthiest and most murderous side of the Swedish old school. A direct, raw and devastating release that captures with total authenticity the spirit of the most primitive and sepulchral Swedish Death Metal. Recommended for fans of ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, GRAVE and CARNAGE.
9th album by this finnish band that plays a crushingly heavy type of Death Metal with Doom hints and a dark, cryptic & eerie atmosphere inspired by bands like BOLT THROWER, INCANTATION, RIPPIKOULU, MYTHIC, ABHORRENCE (fin), ROTTREVORE...
CD from '19 by this Hungarian band plays fast and intense Death Metal with influences from groups like HATE ETERNAL, NILE, DEICIDE, REBAELLIUN, SINISTER...
1st album from '20 by this US band of hellish and chaotic Death/ Black with members of bands like BLOOD INCANTATION, SPECTRAL VOICE, VASAELETH... [Digipack]
CD that includes the two mini CD's "March of Despair" ('12) and "Craving to Eternal Slumber" ('15) plus 3 bonuses, by this japanese band that plays a very heavy Doom/ Death with influences in the vein of WINTER/ HELLHAMMER. [Slipcase]
2nd album from '14 by this killer greek band of pure old school Death Metal. Dark, heavy and fast with influences in the vein of INCANTATION, SADISTIC INTENT, IMMOLATION, MORBID ANGEL... Excellent!!
1st album from '13 by this band of Rogga Johansson from PAGANIZER/ PUTREVORE where plays a melodic mid tempo Death Metal with influences in the vein of EDGE OF SANITY, KATATONIA "Brave Murder Day", PARADISE LOST, GATES OF ISHTAR...
