STREAM: Assailant / Ubiquitous Realities - Bringers Of Delusion (2016)

STREAM: Vanad Varjud - Dismal Grandeur In Nocturnal Aura (2016)

Vanad Varjud is project from Estonia dwelling between different eerie styles as dark ambient/drone/funeral/depressive/black metal that best helps to create atmospheres and ideas Vanad Varjud is fascinated by. At the moment there are three members in this project and Sorts Apostata as the main figure. The idea of creating Vanad Varjud started to form at around 2000. Back then Sorts was involved in very different projects but always fascinated by mystical, dark, deep and calm atmosphere filled with ideas of different and more maybe unsusaul philosophies behind/about human beings without bordering dogmas. Vanad Varjud – the one who takes the crooked path even if it is not the best choice. Interest for such a channel to express, create and explore in Sorts grew and Vanad Varjud as an idea was born. So finally in 2009 circumstances seemed to be right and the Vanad Varjud idea started to become flesh. It took about two years to complete the first recordings and few more years to get them released. The first release called „Apooriad” and it was released by Hexenreich Records.

„Dismal Grandeur in Nocturnal Aura” - the second release of Vanad Varjud continues to wander in the same path as in the first release „Apooriad” though maybe in little bit different direction, this time more colder. It is world of eerie atmospheres filled with four journeys to darkness, despair and pain that is binded and may even considered as a somehow story in a key of cold drone depressive black metal.

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STREAM: Rotting Flesh - Infected Purity (2015)

With a history of more than two decades in the underground metal scene and having tread difficult and challenging paths along the way, Rotting Flesh are back with a new album and a fresh lineup, raising their standards ever higher. Since 1992, the year of their inception, the band has produced 6 demos and 2 official albums, thus establishing their own dark and distinctive sound. Their combination of death and black metal is exceptionally refined, integrating elements of the wider "extreme" metal genres. The haunting melodies of the keys dexterously blend in with the harsh guitars and powerful vocals, forming an atmospheric, captivating and, most importantly, unique sound. Having done countless shows in Greece, as well as Bulgaria and Romania, either as headliners or supporting big names (Marduk, The Haunted, Entombed, Impaled Nazarene), the band is ready to explore new horizons and reach to a wider audience.

As of 2014, the band has recorded its third full-length album, "Infected Purity", consisting of 12 brand new songs, due to be released this year. Infected Purity was recorded in 2013-2014 at Red House Studio, Thessaloniki, Hellas. Produced and mixed by Emmanouil Hermano and Rotting Flesh. All music and lyrics in this album written by Rotting Flesh. Artwork and layout by Jim Evgenidis (IconFilmWorx). Logo by Luciferium Graphics.

NEWS: OCTOBER TIDE: new song is streaming // pre-orders !

New October Tide's song titled "Swarm" from their upcoming album "Winged Waltz", which is coming out April 22nd, is now streaming @ Bandcamp.com Follow the links below to listen to the new track and pre-order new album!

KVLT: Vanad Varjud - Dismal Grandeur In Nocturnal Aura (2016)

Od kwietnia dołączyłem do zespołu magazynu Kvlt. Część recenzji będzie pojawiać się na stronie http://kvlt.pl. Oto pierwsza z nich.

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STREAM: Cryostasium / Thor Maillet - CTM3 (2015)

CTM are Cryostasium from the USA, and his twin brother, dark ambient artist Thor Maillet. Their latest album, "CTM3" is a potent blend of black metal, shoegaze, Philip Glass and copious amounts of smoke. Mastering by Nathan Reiner at Matrix Audio.

STREAM: Old Pagan - Ogdrun Jarhar (2015)

OLD PAGAN founded in 1996 by Machosias from band Pagan Winter. Started as one-man band, sometimes session musicians. In 1996 recorded & self-released first Promo Rehersal MC with 4 Tracks. Then in 1997 recorded the first Demo "Machosias” and released by Vargulf Prod. This demo was re-recorded, called “Menschenverachtung” and released in 1998 by Vargulf Prod. In 1999 released 7” EP and in 2000 split “OLD PAGAN/GRAUSAMKEIT” by same label. Split “OLD PAGAN/ENDLÖSUNG” released by R.A.C.B. In 2000 released "Thrash Black Metal Holokaust" by Deathstrike Records. In 2003 released “Tecknotschtiklan MLP by Ordealis Records. In 2006 ready first album “In The Sign Of The Battle Dragon”. In 2012 released by Runenstein Records second album “BattleCruiser Old Pagan” and in 2013 MCD "This Is Saarland Black Metal" to show the bond to the local scene. In 2014 released MaledictusS by Narbentage Prod. Also all this time was released compilation, one more split and various re-mastered demos/mini-albums. During 2015 Machosias & S. Vollmer visited once again the Dark One studio Mainz and recorded their newest work „Ogdrun Jarhar“.

Ogdrun Jarhar is a concept album. It deals with the birth of Amon Ramah the son of the fallen angels. Furthermore the lyrics tell us about Ogdrun Jarhar, the parallel universe which is ruled by the seven gods of chaos, like Samael, son of Nergal, the reviving jackal. Musically it can be seen as a continuation of the last work MaledictusS, but with a better production. The album also includes a cover version of the german black metal band Secrets Of The Moon, "Leichengott"

STREAM: Auðn - Auðn (2015)

When it comes to Scandinavian metal, especially black metal, most people automatically think Norway. Although not technically part of Scandinavia, Iceland is starting to produce some good metal bands. Auðn, an atmospheric black metal band is a new band. Founded in 2010 (Iceland, Hveragerði) band focuses on the melodic elements of black metal. They producing some great atmosphere without the use of keyboards or effects. Their debut self-titled album is a blast of melody, aggression, and atmosphere that makes this band one to watch.

NEWS: MetalNationRadio Premiere BLACK ABSINTHE 'The Wild' From Upcoming Debut Album 'Early Signs of Denial' Due Out May 13th

Toronto, ON heavy metal trio BLACK ABSINTHE are surfacing from the basement to unleash new tunes from their debut album 'Early Signs of Denial' produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe). Set for release on May 13th, 2016, the album is the band's first professional recording to follow their three self recorded EPs Live At Coalition (2014), Noise Complaint (2014) and Augusta (2012).