THE GATES OF SLUMBER "To The Rack With Them" T-Shirt Design Available Through Abyss Records

Indianapolis-based doom dealers THE GATES OF SLUMBER have made their newest t-shirt design available through North American extreme underground metal music label and distribution, Abyss Records. The shirts are officially licensed by the band and sold exclusively on Abyss Record's webstore for $15 plus shipping & handling. Pre-orders are being taken now and will ship on or after June 10th. 2011. The shirts feature the "To The Rack With Them" design (shown below) on the front with the Abyss Records logo displayed on the sleeve. Visit this location for ordering information.  

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NOVEMBERS DOOM Release Video for "What Could Have Been" /Announce Weekly Podcast

The first video from new NOVEMBERS DOOM album Aphotic has been released. The song, "What Could Have Been," features vocalist Anneke Van Giersbergen  (Auga De Anneque,ex-The Gathering) and can be viewed at this location. The video has a cinematic feel, using once again Cage XXI Enterprises and Director Tony Myles. Tony is also responsible for the "Autumn Reflection" and "A Eulogy for the Living Lost" videos.   

NOVEMBERS DOOM is also featuring a podcast on its website. Growing in popularity, the podcast has been described by vocalist Paul Kuhr as "an offensive comedy with informative stories from the band." Check it out here.  

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Apochs.net Rips Apart Society's Moral Fiber By Streaming Two Tracks From RUIN's Chambers Of Perversion

In an effort to destroy all that is decent and wholesome in the world today, underground metal label Negative Existence, Apochs.net, Germany's blackened bastards RUIN and the deviants at Clawhammer PR have all joined forces to cram two of the most perversely blaspheming anthems of  anti-Christianity known to man down your collective throats. From the album Chambers Of Perversion, Apochs.net is now offering exclusive streams of the songs  "Slutlust And Perversion"  and "Sperm Of The Antichrist."

Visit www.apochs.net/Exclusive/Ruins.html and join the legions of the damned!  

Negative Existence officially released Chambers Of Perversions from Germany's blackened speed metal heathens, RUINS on May 20th, 2011.  

Chambers of Perversion was originally released in 2010 as a 10" vinyl. The release was limited to 250 copies and sold out almost immediately. The record contained 8 songs of 'Black fucking speed metal' and a hellish rendering from well known metal artist Mark Riddick.   

RUINS captures the intensity of old Sodom with the viciousness of bands like Bestial Mockery and Toxic Holocaust. Aggressive drumming, extremely memorable and straight forward guitar riffs, and hellish raw throaty vocals complete the overall evil atmosphere. The final result is a nonstop headbang-a-thon sure to induce violence and blasphemous rage!

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TRILLION RED: Two Tongues EP Streaming At StereoKiller.com

One of the underground's most original duos, TRILLION RED, have teamed up with StereoKiller.com to stream their self-released debut EP, Two Tongues, in its entirety.   

A truly unique blend of hammering ambiance and dark metallic rhythms, Two Tongues is a release that demands attention. Within the EP lie four sonic stories that pulsate a heavy, ambient and dark vibe. Visit www.stereokiller.com/trillionred to experience Two Tongues for yourself. 

"Two Tongues EP combines all the dark ambience, progressiveness and flirtations with Extreme Metal...I kept envisioning a trek to the center of the Earth, just a few blocks from the gates of Hell itself..." - Metal Odyssey

"Doomy, dark, creepy, ambient... different. If that description interests you in the slightest then check out what this San Francisco outfit has to offer." - MetalSucks.net

No Visible Help (Hold Tight!)  

Forging Two Tongues - A Reckoning  

Right Over to the Helm  

Lullaby

TRILLION RED is a new band in the metal scene, but its unique style screams out as something new and refreshing amongst the plethora of redundant acts today. The band's musical background diverges from past garage rock and dark metal bands.  The musical guts and themes to Two Tongues from written from 2007 through 2009 in San Francisco. The EP songs were completed, recorded, mixed, and mastered in 2010

TRILLION RED is:

Patrick Brown - Vocals, keys, guitar, bass

Max - Drums

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SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY Brings Objective: Isolation Back to Life

The fans embraced it and the critics raved about it; SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY's Dark Medications in Monastic Seclusion was that rare independent release that hit all the right buttons with its organic blend of beautiful acoustic and caustic black metal songs with lyrics focusing on isolation, despair, hatred, and one's personal celebration of introversion. MetalGeorge Pacheco perhaps captured it best in a review on Metal Army America: "Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion suffers repeated listens very well, with each successive spin peeling back layers of brilliance for the listener, and proving that Shroud of Despondency are indeed a band to watch in 2011." Guitarist/composer Rory Heikkila took it as a sign that the time was right to digitally release Objective: Isolation, a collection of previously unreleased material SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY recorded in 2009.  

An Opposing Shore

This Transcends Belief  

Incongruous

A Life Well Lived  

Struggling With The Current

Wound

My Carrion

Silence After The Downfall

"With the newly released Dark Meditations In Monastic Seclusion doing so well I figured I'd keep the ball rolling by beginning to release some of the stuff that was recorded before it.Objective:Isolation is one such album and is, out of all the unreleased stuff, my personal favorite. It was recorded in two different sessions in the summer of 2009 and literally forced its way out of me during these sessions. I had nothing prearranged when I went into this album. I had no riffs, lyrics, artwork or anything that would lead a person to belief I was creating anything. I had ideas and a strong will to create. I also had a reason to create. Coming off a year spell where I wasn't writing metal, in fact I barely picked up an electric guitar during this period, I suddenly realized I had stored up a lot of frustration, confusion, despair, and aggression. If I didn't purge myself of these feelings something bad was going to happen, and I could feel it. So I began writing. The title came first. It's a very cliche title, but the only appropriate one. I was disappearing inside myself, escaping to mental landscapes that were both serene and desolate. I was turning to the idea of isolation at a time when my life was anything but isolated. The cover and most of the artwork are of the section of Lake Superior that can be found in my hometown in Upper Michigan and was an easy choice for the art because this particular spot of the lake was a spot that I often retreated to with friends to get away from everything. So I was mentally retreating to this spot in times of stress, but there was something else. Something 'darker' inside as well. A lot of the times I was escaping to this place I was also imagining that the outside world had already died and I found great comfort in thinking of myself alone by the lake shore in a world that deserved its death. I didn't give myself a lot of time to do the rest of the album. I knew that losing this drive was a great possibility so I worked non stop during these sessions, with one mic and the patience to program drums. I also didn't edit lyrics or riffs. The album is largely an exercise in stream of consciousness performance. Most of the solos are one take. The lyrics have cliches that should have been edited out. There are flubbed notes all over and I don't care. After the tracks were laid down the vocal sessions began and from there it was all mixing. Mixing this album was a fucking bitch and it was the thing that made me lose the drive to complete the album. So I put it away for a while and during this time met the guys that would become Shroud of Despondency 2011. While no one that is on Dark Meditations... can be found on Objective: Isolation and we are much more focused on writing material as a unit now, I still think this is an album worth hearing. And, while it is quite obvious that it is a DIY CD with no proper mastering or other "professional" minded nonsense allowed, I think it is obvious that the album has plenty of spirit and plenty of balls. So if you are one of the free spirits who sees yourself at war with the world and all its pathetic herd minded philosophies, give it some time. I think these lyrics from the song "Wound" sum up the album nicely: "I am there standing on the shores of Superior, reconciling the world with my interior. I could proclaim innocence but who would care? Who would even hear?"

  

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Apochs.net Now Streaming Songs From Abyss Records Artists Hyperborean & Bodyfarm

Wake the dead on Zombie Day by blasting the latest burnt offerings from Abyss Records' acts HYPERBOREAN and BODYFARM courtesy of online metal mecca Apochs.net. From their debut full-length, The Spirit Of Warfare, Sweden's HYPERBOREAN bring their unique brand of battle-ready black metal with "Killing Grounds" and the epic "The Last Stand of Leonidas and the Battle of Thermopylae." Warmongers in their own right, The Netherlands' BODYFARM bring the brutality with "Body Farm" and "The Last Redemption," both from the band's self-titled EP. Both releases are currently available through Abyss Records. 

To access the streams, visit the following locations:

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Hyperborean was formed in August of 2000 with the intention of playing melodic extreme metal. The band recorded two demos Of Malice and Thorns Scar Her Soul with basically the same line-up and they were well received by the underground media.

After the early demos Hyperborean's line-up changed, and with that so did the band's sound when Andreas camePublicar mensagem into the picture. The soon music took a darker and more aggressive path. A third demo, Prey, was made in 2005 and after that the band was put on hold for a few years. Although on hiatus, the members of Hyperborean were still writing material and those songs eventually became the foundation for The Spirit of Warfare, which was recorded in August of 2009. And now, with the help of Abyss records Hyperborean are ready to release their fury upon the world.

Channelling the Spirit of Warfare

Weapon Mankind

Viper

The Last Stand of Leonidas and the Battle of Thermopylae

A New Sun Rises

Killing Grounds

The Sick Man of Europe

The Spirit of Warfare is an album that is driven by the theme of warfare. The main focus lies on World War I, with Weapon Mankind being written about the mentality that dominated Western European Civilization at this time.  Occurring, as it did, at the twilight of the Post-Westfaldic period that saw a Europe divided between various rivaling empires. Europe was a powder keg ready to explode and  her nations and peoples were eagerly awaiting and welcoming the explosion.

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In the late summer of '09, drummer Quint Meerbeek drove guitarist/vocalist Thomas Wouters home after Thomas did a gig with his previous band in Rotterdam. Not content with the band Thomas played in at that time, he asked Quint if he was interested in forming a brand new no-nonsense death metal formation. A few days later the two of them hooked up for a few beers to talk some shit over, and a week later they met in the rehearsal room. This combination seemed an instant success, and BODYFARM was born, hailing from their beloved hometown of Amersfoort. Heavily influenced by bands like Grave, Vomitory, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Morbid Angel, Massacre, Vader, and many others, they decided NOT to be a specifically innovative, technical or refreshing band: "We play plain death metal, and have fun while doing it. As long as it's aggressive, catchy, groovy and raw we are good with it. We are not doing something new, we're just doing what sounds good to us and try to keep it relatively primitive. Our only message is to enjoy death metal the way it's supposed to sound" .. .. BODYFARM is rehearsing weekly, working hard on their repertoire. Thomas and Quint decided to be the rock solid foundation, and creative force of the band to make sure BODYFARM will always keep it's unique but recognizable sound. "So we went looking for musicians who wanted to play with us live, and eventually found them. Bram as a guitarist, and Mathieu, a bass player. Both experienced and fast learning musicians, and that is exactly what we're looking for" BODYFARM is working hard on composing new songs every week to thrash with a worthy setlist. With succes! They have shared the stage with bands like HAIL OF BULLETS, HOUWITSER, and many others, and working hard on their live reputation. If you are interested as a band to do a gig with us, or are you a venue who wants us to play? Contact us! .. .. BODYFARM just finished recording their first CD . BODYFARM is currently signed with ABYSS RECORDS, so stay tuned for what's more to come..

Into Battle (Intro)

Bodyfarm

Final Redemption

Heartraped

Slaves Of War 

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MAJESTIC DOWFALL´s The Blood Dance artwork and tracklist revealed!

MAJESTIC DOWNFALL are set to release their upcoming new album via Chaos Records in the Americas !!!

Mexican Doom/Dark Metal project MAJESTIC DOWNFALL will release its second album,The Blood Dance, this July. The CD was recorded in Revolution Studios and Inzonic Music Lab with help Jesús Bravo and José "Pastas" Padilla.

The Blood Dance features collaborations with Alfonso Sánchez (drums) and guitar solos by Roberto Granados (DENIAL, THE SUFFERING).

Track Listing:

01. The Blood Dance

02. From Black to Dead

03. Majestic Embrace

04. Dimension Plague

05. Army of Salvation

06. An Untravelled Road

07. Cronos

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Monsterworks Release Video for "God" / Gear Up For New Albums

Monsterworks' The God Album Released Today in the U.S.

UK Supermetallers MONSTERWORKS have just completed a new DIY video for "God," the title track from The God Album, released on February 28th through Casket Music. Check it out BELOW.

The song itself is a general commentary on religion and puts the god of the Old Testament in a philosophical headlock.  However, if you find that too deep, just enjoy the METAL.  Most of the lyrics are lost in the screaming and roaring anyway!

The band is presently seeking label interest for releasing the follow up to The God Album. Entitled Album of Man, the effort is already recorded, mixed, mastered and ready for a good home.  This latest material is the natural musical and thematic progression from The God Album, with the best production yet and a few new twists.  

As if that wasn't enough, Monsterworks enter Earth Terminal Studios, Hampshire, UK on April 13, 2011 to begin recording a yet further album.  These guys are more prolific than AIDS in Africa! And at least as smart as the decision to fund faith-based education programs which preach abstinence, rather than buying condoms which actually work.

Everything You Believe is a Lie

Monomythic

Reprieve

The Enemy of My Enemy

Origin

False Miracle

God

Let It Go

(Hymn of) Fire

  

Critical Praise for The God Album!

"An intelligently developed lyrical concept, some fantastic individual performances, a powerful production and some quite stunning songs...The God Album has it all. Monsterworks have really outdone themselves with The God Album." - Metal Team UK

"A solid album full of good songwriting and playing and that doesn't sound like insert-band-from-style-of-the-week here. Go check it out." -MetalShip (9/10)  

"The God Album by Monsterworks is a very different album that tries to stay original and does a nice job of it. In the long run, it's a fresh idea, and for that alone it's worth checking out. The band clearly has talent, and The God Album nicely shows it." - Apochs.net (8/10)

"Monsterworks have a creative style that they have chosen to use as the medium for presenting their message to the world. Journey with them to the promise land...truth." - Blistering.com [Rating: 8/10] "Their music is equally deep and poignant - taking traditional influences like Priest and Maiden and supercharging them to create intense songs. Elsewhere they show a more sensitive, almost trippy side that contrasts amazingly well with those Strapping Young Lad type blastbeats. ...wonderful discovery." - Battle Helm

"If you like experimental metal with passages of different styles, do not hesitate to give a listen to a band unknown to the vast majority in these parts, but with "The God Album" is calling your ears with force."- Queens of Steel (8/10)

"Monsterworks steps up to fill an interesting void that I didn't know existed. The God Album is a really good listen." - Funeral Rain Zine  

"They blend Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Thrash metal together quite nicely. The music is quite brutal at times, other times it's quite mellow and melodic, always well written." - Minacious.org

"Mixed all together we have a unique entity called Monsterworks that can bring the hammer down with absolute ragers such as "Monomythic" and "False Miracle" or create huge epic heaviness like 'God' or 'Let It Go.'" - Wormwood Chronicles

"When these guys are really at the top of their game they are amazing and carve out a sound that feels unique. A very interesting release from a band that has a unique sound." 

- Cosmos Gaming

"The God Album is Monsterworks' best yet." - The New Review

"A mix of metal genres that gives a little bit of something for everyone. Monsterworks makes it enjoyable on a lot of different levels. The album simply takes an intellectual approach to a very difficult topic and puts some sweet ass music to it." - WeLoveMetal.com

Exclusive streams of "Everything you Believe is a Lie" and "God" available from Apochs.

  

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