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Debut EP by Canadian Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Formed in August 2015 by ex- Exciter drummer Rik Charron, whose resume includes almost 20 years with legendary Canadian band, with five of their albums under his belt, this is the debut release of a new-born band Dark Ministry. In total, this heavy, extreme Thrash Metal band consists of dueling guitarists Max Neckshredder and David Tyo, the sonic assault of bassist Carlo Cote, extreme aggression vocalist Tyler Knapp, and aggressive, pounding attack of drummer Rik Charron.
The band traverses around a number of sub-genres, keeping things solid in a Traditional Heavy Metal format while occasionally veering into the Speed/Thrash or Groove Metal platforms. Riffs are sharp and aggressive. The voice of Tyler Knapp has one of those barking deliveries with aggression and old-school Hardcore singing (think Agnostic Front and D.R.I.).
The opener, “Killing Machine”, has a vicious, venomous attack, a charging guitar line with the vocals snarling against the arrangement in a classic back and forth Groove/Thrash arrangement that again hearkens back to the 1980’s with a lot of Anvil/ Exciter textures. Rik flexes more of his double bass proficiency and old Exciter speed on the follow up “Voodoo Sacrifice”, the main riff and changes, in line with Metallica meets Pantera. The exotic twin guitar lines make “Blood Driven” an easy highlight, the rhythm section works in line with straightforward Judas Priest power while the lead break has a lot of crazy bends and squeals to heighten the energy factor.
EP has already been heard on internet and FM stations in nine different countries around the world and sixteen in the United States. This EP is sure to please even the most heaviest and hardened Metal appetites. Mike Usifer, founder of Prime Evil, had a few words to say about Dark Ministry's music: "These songs kill! Awesome Extreme Thrash, heavy, I love it!". Maxxxwell Carlisle, guitarist for Hellion says: "These guys are going to make some serious waves in the Metal scene. The whole band is dripping with intensity and that perfect in-your-face Metal attitude!".
And now the time is come for the official release of "The Sermon Begins", which features three songs from upcoming debut album! Get ready for some heavy, hard hitting Metal!!
Total Metal Records, 2017 (TMR030-137/DT).
 

Tracklist:
1. Killing Machine 03:08
2. Voodoo Sacrifice 02:41
3. Blood Driven 04:29
Total playing time: 10:23 min.

 

 

       

 

Debut full-length album by Ukrainian Progressive Thrash/Melodic Death Metal band.
“Architect” - is the result of five years of work, the endless struggle and changes. Speed, intricate guitar riffs, broken drum beats even more clearly highlighted with rough female vocals.
Mastering from Anton Vorozhtsov (TA Production), known for his work with such bands as: Hell:On, Mind Shredder, Ungrace and more, gave to Deathember Flower special sound.
For fans of: In Flames, Dream Theater, Chimaira, Death, Arch Enemy.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR052/CD).
 

Tracklist:
1. My True Face 05:39
2. Architect 04:24
3. Insidious 05:04
4. Chaos Theory 04:21
5. Nano 03:22
6. See No Future 04:23
7. Russian Roulette 05:10
8. The End of Everything 03:53
9. A New Era 04:33
Total playing time: 40:53 min.

 

 

       

 

Debut full-length album by Ukrainian Progressive Thrash/Melodic Death Metal band.
“Architect” - is the result of five years of work, the endless struggle and changes. Speed, intricate guitar riffs, broken drum beats even more clearly highlighted with rough female vocals.
Mastering from Anton Vorozhtsov (TA Production), known for his work with such bands as: Hell:On, Mind Shredder, Ungrace and more, gave to Deathember Flower special sound.
For fans of: In Flames, Dream Theater, Chimaira, Death, Arch Enemy.
Release includes 12-pages booklet.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR052/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. My True Face 05:39
2. Architect 04:24
3. Insidious 05:04
4. Chaos Theory 04:21
5. Nano 03:22
6. See No Future 04:23
7. Russian Roulette 05:10
8. The End of Everything 03:53
9. A New Era 04:33
Total playing time: 40:53 min.

 

Second full-length album by Ukrainian Black/Death Metal band.
The new work of musicians has significant progress as at the material such at the sound. "Transcendevil" didn’t lost melody, but became much heavier than the previous full-length album. Album’s themes are monolithic and give a general tough tone for the all album. Symphonic instruments section emphasizes aggressive of the compositions in the album, and fully symphonic track "Septem Million" - a real step forward in the development of the band. The mystical and philosophical lyrics as well as outstanding musicians thoughtful approach to their creativity really highlights this good work.
Recommended for fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Hate, Behemoth, Flashgod Apocalypse, Anorexia Nevrosa etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR065/CD). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro  0:52
2. Neo-dont-s  06:58
3. Homo Novus  07:19
4. Dark Liturgy  04:14
5. Philosopher`s Garden  05:13
6. In Front of Soldier Eyes  04:15
7. Jupiter  04:56
8. Antikrist Tábor  05:05

Bonus track:
9. Septem Million  05:13
Total playing time: 49:14 min.

 

 

       

 

Second full-length album by Ukrainian Black/Death Metal band.
The new work of musicians has significant progress as at the material such at the sound. "Transcendevil" didn’t lost melody, but became much heavier than the previous full-length album. Album’s themes are monolithic and give a general tough tone for the all album. Symphonic instruments section emphasizes aggressive of the compositions in the album, and fully symphonic track "Septem Million" - a real step forward in the development of the band. The mystical and philosophical lyrics as well as outstanding musicians thoughtful approach to their creativity really highlights this good work.
Recommended for fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Hate, Behemoth, Flashgod Apocalypse, Anorexia Nevrosa etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR065/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro  0:52
2. Neo-dont-s  06:58
3. Homo Novus  07:19
4. Dark Liturgy  04:14
5. Philosopher`s Garden  05:13
6. In Front of Soldier Eyes  04:15
7. Jupiter  04:56
8. Antikrist Tábor  05:05

Bonus track:
9. Septem Million  05:13
Total playing time: 49:14 min.

 

Debut full-length studio album by Israeli Groove Death Metal band.
The album consists of songs written over a decade. Each song reflects bands state of perception at a certain point but with common concept in mind. The album explores inherent human tendency to ignore the obvious.
Deface music is versatile, ranging from "three-riff songs" to complex and elaborate. Shredding mid to high tempo, each song represents complete composition structure.
Powerful, relentless and diverse music with dark and sorrowful hopelessness inside, that showcased in conceptual lyrics. In era of trending styles, Deface is not trying to fit in, but does what comes naturally, which makes it difficult to classify in means of genre.
Artwork made by Eliran Kantor, known for his works for Atheist, GWAR, Hatebreed, Iced Earth, Master, Mekong Delta, Satan, Sigh, Sodom, Testament, and more.
Highly recommended for fans of Sepultura, Machine Head, Benediction and others!
Metal Scrap Records, 2019 (MSR165/DT).
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:51
2. N1 02:19
3. No Pride 03:23
4. Time to Deal with the Guilt 03:29
5. Do Me A Favor 02:51
6. Blatant Denial 04:18
7. Forever Alone 02:30
8. I Depend 02:49
9. Spit Swallow 03:12
10. Disappear 02:49
11. Hate Lynch Terror Burn 03:33
12. Death for All 02:21
13. About Nine 03:43
14. Shmokie 04:03
15. Not This Time Friend 02:44
Total playing time: 45:28 min.

 

 

       

 

The third Single from the forthcoming second full-length studio album, "The Nether Earth", by Israeli Doom Metal project. 
"Defiled Embrace" song, that was actually the inspiration to the band's name, is a sad, depressive text of a person, mentally still a child, who constantly needs the love, care, and warmth of a mother figure, and yet wishes to be independent because his neediness harms him.
This melodic song brings sweeping melodies and harmonies to an already full table of angry growls and depressed whispers.
Another Side Records, 2024 (ASR37-191/DS3).


Trackist:
1. Defiled Embrace 07:24
 

 

      
 

The first Single from the forthcoming second full-length studio album, "The Nether Earth", by Israeli Doom Metal project.
The song describes the grieving process of a man who lost his significant other, going from the suffering of watching her dying to missing her love and warm touch, and all the way into the urge to commemorate her.
Like the changing in the man's phases of grief, the song moves between sounds of clean, soothing guitars and heavy distortion, and Symphonic elements that give the song a dramatic feel.
Another Side Records, 2024 (ASR37-191/DS1).


Trackist:
1. Mausoleum 05:15
 

 

      
 

The second Single from the forthcoming second full-length studio album, "The Nether Earth", by Israeli Doom Metal project.
"Pieces" takes the listener on a journey of suffering, dying and making peace with yourself and the life you lived, just as you're having your last moments in this world.
The song is a five minutes Doom Metal ballad that grows angry further and further. "Pieces" is the only song from the upcoming album that hosts a female vocalist — the great Reut Paz Natovich (Hellscore choir), who adds her angelic and dramatic voice to the mixture of emotions in the dying journey.
Another Side Records, 2024 (ASR37-191/DS2).


Trackist:
1. Pieces 05:51

 

 

      
 

The second full-length studio album by Israeli Doom Metal project.
Following the promising debut album "Whispers Of The Forest", "The Nether Earth" is fifty-four minutes Doom Death Metal creation, with its roots deep into the world of sadness and gloom.
The album speaks of the sadness and sorrow a person endures in life, such as love, loss, the dying and mourning of loved ones, and the wish to cause harm in turn. While so, the album's artwork and theme song describes the darkest side of the world we live in - a world full of suffering, a place barely suitable to live in for those, who are emotional, caring, and loving.
"The Nether Earth" brings a modern vibe and sound of Doom Metal, deeply influenced by bands such as Swallow The Sun, Clouds, Trees of Eternity, and The Sins Of Thy Beloved.
Another Side Records, 2024 (ASR37-191/DTLP).


Trackist:
1. This Blackened Half 6:08
2. Defiled Embrace 7:24
3. Cold 6:40
4. The Nether Earth (In Shade of Rotten Trees II) 8:49
5. Pieces 5:51
6. Mausoleum 5:15
7. Dim 6:09
8. Erase All That Is Pure 8:00
Total playing time: 54:16 min.



 

 

      
 

The debut full-length studio album by Israeli Doom Metal project.
"Whispers Of The Forest" is an eight song album that present the similarities between the human suffering and the death of different nature elements, alongside songs about love and loss.
The album contains slow and heavy songs, with soft and clean melodies, colliding with brutal riffs and growls, giving it a strong Death Metal vibe.
Recommended for fans of Swallow The Sun, Clouds, Ahab, Doom:VS, Mourning Beloveth, Novembers Doom, Remembrance, Shape Of Despair, The Sins Of Thy Beloved, Trees Of Eternity, and more.
Another Side Records, 2022 (ASR35-183/DT).


Tracklist:
1. And the Clouds Cry 05:45
2. Whispers of the Forest 05:52
3. Dusk 05:39
4. Empty Room 08:35
5. Like the Withered Leaf That Fell 05:39
6. Autumn (feat. Dorin Hajon) 07:10
7. Scarred Trees 04:56
8. In Her Sullen Reflection 09:24
Total playing time: 53:19 min.

 

 

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Second full-length album by Epic Thrash Metal band from Greece.
Album contains of eight songs in Epic/Thrash style and it’s a step forward from its predecessor “A Crimson Dawn”. It follows a fast and more aggressive path incorporating some Extreme Metal elements in their mid-90’s aesthetics.
Lyrically, it’s a concept album about a symbolical hunt for the true Sun and everything that this journey means to every man. The quest for the light that exists in everyone’s heart, a tale of quest that never ends as hope exists.
“From a Crimson Dawn at the shores of the sea, to the deepest desert under a Sun that never sets, a journey to a place where the light is so absolute that leaves you so blind, as in the darkest night… A hunt for the Sun, the real One, who sets every day to rise the next... The one who guides you, and not only blinds you…”
Recommended for fans of: Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Amon Amarth, Heaven Shall Burn and everyone who likes aggressive and epic sound.
Total Metal Records, 2014 (TMR020-88).
 

Tracklist:
1. Storm On My Side 05:58
2. Across The River 04:43
3. A Sunset of Our Own 05:42
4. Morning Star 06:37
5. Angel Of The Deep 05:17
6. Road to Nowhere 06:14
7. Eastern Path 05:44
8. A Distant Sun 08:11
Total playing time: 48:33 min.

 

 

       

 

The first single of the forthcoming fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
Accompanied by lyric video, this is a title song of the album, with lyrics about fire and stars that fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”.
Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools! Stronger than ever!!
For fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth!!!
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/S1).
 

Tracklist:
1. Of Fire and Stars 06:55
Total playing time: 06:55 min.

 

 

       

 

The fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
These nine songs are a culmination of everything the band draws inspiration from. No longer a bridge between their various influences but a destination reached - Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools!
The album's lyrics speaks of how fire and stars, literally and metaphorically, have always fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”. Because through the ages men looked at the stars, those actual “fires in the skies”, and everyone found something different: gods, devils, angels, heavens or hells, aliens or ancient humans, our past and our future… And all these found their way in our lives through religion, science and art. Through them, stars left their mark in our history and, in many ways, their fire became a beacon for our future.
“Of Fire And Stars” highly recommended for fans of bands like Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles!!
Available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/MC). Made in Ukraine.


Tracklist:

Side of Stars
1. A World Beyond
2. The Call of the Stars
3. Light Long Dead
4. Across the Desert
5. Earth and Water
Playing time: 20:08 min.

Side of Fire
6. The Highest Hill
7. Throne of Martyrdom
8. The Final Frontier
9. Of Fire and Stars

Total playing time: 21:53 min.

 

The fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
These nine songs are a culmination of everything the band draws inspiration from. No longer a bridge between their various influences but a destination reached - Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools!
The album's lyrics speaks of how fire and stars, literally and metaphorically, have always fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”. Because through the ages men looked at the stars, those actual “fires in the skies”, and everyone found something different: gods, devils, angels, heavens or hells, aliens or ancient humans, our past and our future… And all these found their way in our lives through religion, science and art. Through them, stars left their mark in our history and, in many ways, their fire became a beacon for our future.
“Of Fire And Stars” highly recommended for fans of bands like Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles!!
CD packaged with patch available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. A World Beyond 03:42
2. The Call of the Stars 03:56
3. Light Long Dead 03:37
4. Across the Desert 04:30
5. Earth and Water 04:21
6. The Highest Hill 05:25
7. Throne of Martyrdom 05:12
8. The Final Frontier 04:19
9. Of Fire and Stars 06:55
Total playing time: 42:19 min.

 

 

The fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
These nine songs are a culmination of everything the band draws inspiration from. No longer a bridge between their various influences but a destination reached - Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools!
The album's lyrics speaks of how fire and stars, literally and metaphorically, have always fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”. Because through the ages men looked at the stars, those actual “fires in the skies”, and everyone found something different: gods, devils, angels, heavens or hells, aliens or ancient humans, our past and our future… And all these found their way in our lives through religion, science and art. Through them, stars left their mark in our history and, in many ways, their fire became a beacon for our future.
“Of Fire And Stars” highly recommended for fans of bands like Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles!!
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. A World Beyond 03:42
2. The Call of the Stars 03:56
3. Light Long Dead 03:37
4. Across the Desert 04:30
5. Earth and Water 04:21
6. The Highest Hill 05:25
7. Throne of Martyrdom 05:12
8. The Final Frontier 04:19
9. Of Fire and Stars 06:55
Total playing time: 42:19 min.

 

The third full-length album by Greek Extreme Metal band.
The album features band's most extreme approach musically and acts as a bridge between their mid 90s Power/Thrash Metal influences and the most Extreme elements of today's Metal.
The unique nature of this album is that it doesn't fit in any genre exclusively, it stands on many worlds and doesn't serve under one banner. It combines epic and dramatic musical structures with ultra-fast drumming and aggressive vocals in order to bring the story behind the lyrics to life.
Because "Theater Of War" is a concept album, it is the final chapter of the trilogy the band began to unfold with their debut album. It's a story about absolutes and how they enslave people with their blinding light. The story of "a chosen one" who chooses to be an example and not a messiah, to become a "mortal sun" whose light guides and not only blinds.
For fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles! Also Recommended for every one who sees the last 25 years of Metal as a whole entity!!
Total Metal Records, 2016 (TMR028-129). 

Tracklist:
1. Ashes Descent 05:03
2. Faces in the Dark 03:01
3. Point of No Return 03:59
4. Under Blackened Skies 05:04
5. A Martyr's Birth 05:37
6. Season of the Sun 06:27
7. Theater of War 07:24
8. At the Shores 07:02
Total playing time: 43:57

 

 

       

 

The third full-length album by Greek Extreme Metal band.
The album features band's most extreme approach musically and acts as a bridge between their mid 90s Power/Thrash Metal influences and the most Extreme elements of today's Metal.
The unique nature of this album is that it doesn't fit in any genre exclusively, it stands on many worlds and doesn't serve under one banner. It combines epic and dramatic musical structures with ultra-fast drumming and aggressive vocals in order to bring the story behind the lyrics to life.
Because "Theater Of War" is a concept album, it is the final chapter of the trilogy the band began to unfold with their debut album. It's a story about absolutes and how they enslave people with their blinding light. The story of "a chosen one" who chooses to be an example and not a messiah, to become a "mortal sun" whose light guides and not only blinds.
For fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles! Also Recommended for every one who sees the last 25 years of Metal as a whole entity!!
CD packaged with patch available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Total Metal Records, 2016 (TMR028-129). Made in Ukraine. First press.

Tracklist:
1. Ashes Descent 05:03
2. Faces in the Dark 03:01
3. Point of No Return 03:59
4. Under Blackened Skies 05:04
5. A Martyr's Birth 05:37
6. Season of the Sun 06:27
7. Theater of War 07:24
8. At the Shores 07:02
Total playing time: 43:57

 

The second Single of the upcoming fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
Accompanied by lyric video, this is a song from the middle of the album that continues human's imagination about “good and bad”.
Strong Extreme Power/Thrash Metal for fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth!!!
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/S2).
 

Tracklist:
1. Earth and Water 04:21
Total plaling time: 04:21 min.