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The debut full-length studio album by Canadian Heavy/Speed Metal band.
Ültra Raptör play fast and intense Speed/Heavy Metal, with influences from bands like Savage Grace, early Running Wild, Judas Priest, Rage, Exciter, Evil Invaders, early Angel Dust, and Savatage.
Fighter Records, 2021 (FIGHT 053 CD). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Missile (Metal Warrior) 4:49
2. Cybörg-Rex 4:06
3. Take Me Back 4:49
4. An Offering To The Tyrant 3:57
5. Nighstlasher 3:49
6. Gale Runner 4:58
7. The Quest For Relics 4:47
8. Winds Of Vengeance 5:00
9. Caustic Shower 3:37
10. Spacefighter (442 AlphaClass Pegasus SubC35.2) 5:32
Total playing time: 45:24 min.


Samples: https://fighter-records.bandcamp.com/
Samples: https://ultraraptor.bandcamp.com/

Debut full-length album by Italian Thrash Metal band.
If there is one Metal scene that not enough people are talking about, it would have to be the Italian Thrash scene. Italians really know how to play some mean Thrash Metal! The newest band to pop up is Ultra-Violence; yet another young Thrash act named after a classic album.
57 minutes of mandatory classic-style Thrash Metal from one of the best bands doing it! “Privilege to Overcome” is definitely recommended for all fans of newer Thrash Metal!!
Dig the Clockwork Orange album art, courtesy of the legendary Ed Repka!!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2013 (P18R 059). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Spell of the Moon 04:38
2. L.F.D.Y. 03:44
3. Order of the Black 04:59
4. Stigmatized Reality 04:54
5. Restless Parasite 02:52
6. Turn into Dust 05:44
7. The Voodoo Cross 08:47
8. You're Dead! 00:55
9. The Beast Behind Your Back 04:19
10. 10,000 Ways to Spread My Hate 04:51
11. Metal Milizia (Ira cover) 03:46
12. When Future & Past Collide 01:05
13. Ride Across the Storm 06:44
Total playing time: 57:18

The fourth re-release of the third full-length studio album by cult Norwegian Folk Black Metal band.
From their Folkish Black Metal beginnings, to their current Post Rock/Electronic music experimentation, Ulver have always stood tall in the Norwegian music scenario. For a band of musicians to change so deeply and drastically, yet to be able to keep producing music that is so true to them and so utterly splendid, is something beyond extraordinary. "Nattens Madrigal" marks the end of an era for Ulver, namely their Folk/Black Metal period, and tops it off, not without throwing in unique elements, that would distinguish the record both from those following and from those precedeing it. If "Bergtatt" was a real work of art in combining Atmospheric Black Metal with the Norwegian folklore and Folk music, and "Kveldssanger" was a pure Folk album, "Nattens Madrigal" exhibits the Black Metal core of Ulver in its purest, rawest and most violent song, but without abandoning the Folk elements that made the fortune of the previous albums.
"Nattens Madrigal" is a sort of concept focused on the theme of lycanthropy, inspired by the traditional Norwegian tales of werewolves. The album expands the "Metal" component of Ulver's sound, but it does not fall to incorporate acoustic arpeggios and Folk melodies, making up for a unique mix of Raw Black Metal and Folk.
Musically speaking, the album is absolutely fantastic: the twin axes often play different patterns that complement each other perfectly, consisting in frantic tremolo picking or harsh chords according to the case, both soaked with significative sparks of melody, that are widely incorporated in the riffing and the acoustic parts alike. In the meanwhile, a ferocious and merciless assault is taking place behind the drum-kit, in the form of relentless and extremely fast blast beats, that offer a harsh counterpart to the aggressive yet melodic riffing. The screams are equally rabid, mostly centered around the typical mid-range of Old-school Black Metal acts, but occasionally spacing in the higher, shriek-like register. The bass lines are particularly interesting and complex, especially considering the fact that this is a Black Metal album, as they don't follow the guitars' patterns for the whole duration of the CD, but instead tend to vary quite often.
Something that "Nattens Madrigal" has become particularly infamous for is the extreme lo-fi production, with the guitar sound consisting in too many highs and the axes placed far too high in the mix, drowning the rest of the instruments, especially the bass. It was reported that much of the money Century Media Records gave the band to record it, was spent on drugs, suits, and a car, with the rest used on the album itself, resulting in the rather poor production and mastering (the band has corroborated that this was partially, though not completely, true). Upon release of the album, Century Media created an advertising campaign that claimed it was recorded "in the middle of a forest"; this, in addition to "the big labels" signing Black Metal acts, in frontman Kristoffer Rygg's eyes, made Black Metal appear cheapened and gimmicky, and was enough for him to give up Black Metal entirely. Thankfully, the re-mastered version (available in vinyl) has almost solved the problem, as the new mix allows the bass and the vocals to be clearly heard, without depriving the guitars of that extremely raw and piercing sound that some may hate, or at least need some time to get accustomed to.
"Nattens Madrigal" is a must-have and an obliged listen for any Black Metal fan: it's raw, aggressive yet melodic, furious yet evocative, and makes up for a glorious conclusion for Ulver's Black Metal trilogy. Don't miss this album for any reason!
Century Media Records Ltd./Sony Music Entertainment/De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., 1997/2002/2024 (DeAgostini 66). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. I - Wolf And Fear 6:16
2. II - Wolf And The Devil 6:21
3. III - Wolf And Hatred 4:48
4. IV - Wolf And Man 5:21

Side 2
5. V - Wolf And The Moon 5:14
6. VI - Wolf And Passion 5:48
7. VII - Wolf And Destiny 5:32
8. VIII - Wolf And The Night 4:38

Total playing time: 43:58 min.


https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/

Melodic Death Metal from Mexico.
Umbrae its the right point between agressivity and obscure metal.
An amalgam of metal sounds beyond your perceptions.
Umbrae its more than you can imagine.
Concreto Records, 2002 (CDCR-02)


Tracklist:
1.Beloved Darkness 01:24
2.Final Chapter 06:55
3.Angel del Abismo 07:13
4.Empty 04:51
5.The Storm's About to Break (or It Already Has) 00:40
6.La Ultima Brisa del Verano 06:17
7.Born to Darkness II 01:55
8.Un Lugar Solitario Para Morir 02:30
9.Dead Heaven's Lord 06:43
10.The River of Melancholy 02:06
11.The Kiss of Fire 07:44
12.An Infamous Revelation in Two Parts 07:10
13.Beloved Darkness (Reprise) 01:41

The fifteenth full-length studio album by Czech Atmospheric Black Metal band.
Black Metal elements are prevalent throughout the album - but there's a lot of offbeat moments just as well, including cleanly sung vocals (both whispered and hymned), abrupt changes in mood, declamations, a saxophone solo (courtesy of Radek Havel), Industrial sounds, even some Krautrock-like rhythms. The big surprise is the participation of Frantisek Storm, the legendary vocalist of MASTER'S HAMMER, whose voice is heard in four of the tracks.
Werewolf Productions, 2010 (WWP006). Made in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Umbrtka 04:27
2. Popelář 03:52
3. Strava 02:48
4. Bagrem 04:22
5. Všechno 04:52
6. Týden 06:21
7. Doudlevce 02:57
8. Srdce 06:16
9. Nájezdníci 08:12
10. Petrohrad 04:54
11. Pivo Ivo 14:34
12. Šedesátiny 04:28
Total playing time: 68:03 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by Czech Avantgarde Black Metal band.
Werewolf Production, 2012 (WWP021). Made in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Provoz 04:30
2. Prachmarsch 06:03
3. Pracovna 04:01
4. Kdo by nechtěl 06:55
5. Frézovat Měsíc 02:43
6. Pracanti 02:46
7. Vzlínání 02:41
8. Papežem 11:38
9. O Bohovi 05:00
10. Zabiják 09:38
11. Konec boha 03:24
12. Generální úřad pro tmu 05:54
13. Hosté konce 03:13
14. Lokál 06:13
15. Lebenkopf 05:19
Total playing time: 79:58 min.

UMBRTKA "Úplná Demontáž Lidstva" /CD/
The thirteenth full-length studio album by Czech Avantgarde Black Metal band.
If you're a fan of "Stíny Plamenů" or perhaps the stranger Norwegian bands like Solefald, Ulver, Manes and Dodheimsgard, you would do well to check this album out!
Metal Swamp, 2009 (MS-CD-006). Made in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Stroje Zůstanou 04:34
2. Špinavá Lávka 02:57
3. Šedá V úle 06:01
4. Umbrtka Kat 04:41
5. Salám Dobyvatel 15:08
6. Přátelé 04:23
7. Dítě Z Popelnice 05:16
8. Pod Vlajkou Dýmu 07:08
Total playing time: 50:08 min.

Fourth full-length album by Polish Brutal Death Metal/Grindcore band.
After 10 years of playing and three albums, obliterators from Poland unleash their new stuff. 12 insane tracks, mixture of Slamming Brutal Death Metal and Grindcore, downtuned guitars, insane drums and bass work, low, guttural pigs/swine and Kataklysm cover!
For fans of: Mortician, Devourment and Dying Fetus!
CD includes OBI.
Ghastly Music, 2012 (GM001/2012). Made in Japan.


Tracklist:
1. Human (I Am)     02:58
2. I Am Your Nemesis     02:47
3. Drugie Powołanie     02:03 
4. Chains Of Nothingness (Rotten Womb)     00:55
5. From Torture to Concience     02:04
6. Post Abortum Pt 2     00:07
7. All Hope Abandoned     03:29
8. In Shadows and Dust (Kataklysm cover)     02:30
9. Deadly Deceivers     02:49
10. Fuck Until I Die     00:11 
11. Procreated Suffering     02:22
12. Unborn Suffer     04:12
Total playing time: 26:27


Samples:  http://ghastlymusick.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album by Polish Technical Groove Metal band.
From the deepest and darkest states of human hypocrisy, from the pitch-black abyss of cruelty, from the dungeons of self-destruction here come the sounds of fright, fear and consternation…
A mix of heavy riffs, long phrases, aggressive vocals and psychedelic melodies is a testimony to the hard-working and difficult period they conquered and the direction in which the band wants to continue. 
The album contains 8 tracks that gets the listener into a hypnotic trance which does not give you a break, just like the entire band at their concerts. 
The material was recorded over a span of two weeks at Hertz Recording Studio under the watchful eye of Wojtek and Slawek Wieslawski.
For fans of: Meshuggah, Gojira, Decapitated, Tool, Cloudkicker, Monuments, Pantera, Sepultura, Neurosis, Deftones, After The Burial and more.
Metal Scrap Records, 2016 (MSR123/CDD). Made in Poland. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Phantom 01:25
2. Prophecy 05:25
3. Abyssus 05:36
4. Legacy 05:22
5. Coffin (Lid Encryption) 05:07
6. Device 06:13
7. Wrath 06:06
8. Exile 06:41
9. Pain 02:40
Total playint time: 44:43

 

Debut full-length album by Polish Technical Groove Metal band.
From the deepest and darkest states of human hypocrisy, from the pitch-black abyss of cruelty, from the dungeons of self-destruction here come the sounds of fright, fear and consternation…
A mix of heavy riffs, long phrases, aggressive vocals and psychedelic melodies is a testimony to the hard-working and difficult period they conquered and the direction in which the band wants to continue. 
The album contains 8 tracks that gets the listener into a hypnotic trance which does not give you a break, just like the entire band at their concerts. 
The material was recorded over a span of two weeks at Hertz Recording Studio under the watchful eye of Wojtek and Slawek Wieslawski.
For fans of: Meshuggah, Gojira, Decapitated, Tool, Cloudkicker, Monuments, Pantera, Sepultura, Neurosis, Deftones, After The Burial and more.
Metal Scrap Records, 2016 (MSR123). Made in Poland. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Phantom 01:25
2. Prophecy 05:25
3. Abyssus 05:36
4. Legacy 05:22
5. Coffin (Lid Encryption) 05:07
6. Device 06:13
7. Wrath 06:06
8. Exile 06:41
9. Pain 02:40
Total playint time: 44:43

 

Death Metal from Poland.
Psycho Records, 2010 (PR011CD)


Tracklist:
1.Preludium/Proelium 00:50
2.Gospel of Netherworld 05:06
3.World Reframed 02:58
4.The Path 02:29
5.Monument of Hypocrisy 02:47
6.In the Name of Chaos 02:21
7.Manifestation of Denial 04:13
8.Black Accomplishment 03:27
9.Rebirth (instrumental) 04:13
10.God Killing Coup De Grace 05:45

Second re-release of the fourth full-length album by the cult Brazilian Black/Death Metal band.
A heavy mix of Death and Black Metal, Unearthly’s signature sound is just that. Combining fast paced drums, and vocals that sound something akin to the Devil chanting with a drill down his throat, this band is really brutal. The entire album is distinctively Death Metal, and exhibits the band’s all consuming Dark-ness. Each track flows into the next, giving added smoothness and consistency. Tracks such as “7.62”, “Exterminata” add a slight acoustic flavour to the mix, creating a signature sound for the band, and in terms of “Exterminata” give a mellow come down to an other-wise heavy album. 
This will hopefully be the album that pushes these guys forward, as it looks as though Unearthly have remained relatively unknown outside of Brazil despite having been around since the late 90s. This may not be the case for long though given the absolute power that quite literally screams throughout “Flagellum Dei”’s entirely. Pur-chase it now!
Absolutely awesome raging and vicious Blackened Death Metal for fans of late 90’s/early 00’s Behemoth, Hate and Sarcofago! Huge production, relentless drums, intricate riffs and songs structures, twin vocals attacks. Killer album!!
Metal Age Productions, 2011/2014 (MAP 086). Made in Slovakia.


Tracklist:
1. Seven.Six Two 3:57 
2. Baptized In Blood 5:39 
3. Flagellum 3:30 
4. Black Sun (Part I) 5:06 
5. Osmotic Haeresis (Part II) 4:08 
6. My Fault 3:27 
7. Eye For An Eye 5:00 
8. Lord Of All Battle 3:48 
9. Limbus 2:29 
10. Insurgency 4:15 
11. Exterminata 3:53
Total playing time: 45:12


Samples: https://redefiningdarknessrecords.bandcamp.com

First official single by Ukrainian Industrial Death/Groove Metal band.
Ungrace sums up its five years history of sonic violence by presenting to the wide public its heaviest and darkest work yet. “Dead Ugly Hearts” is a product of a spontaneous experiment: low tempo, purposely raw sound, Post-Metal overtones – are all very unusual for Ungrace, but still mix within its musical world pretty naturally. Another unusual thing is a social context of the song (which is what Ungrace tried to avoid all these years), which is written in Ukrainian, along with traditional English version.
This release will surely take its place in the collections of everyone who is fond of Dark and Atmospheric Metal (such as Behemoth, Gojira, Isis, etc.).
Metal Scrap Records, 2014 (MSR093/DT).
 

Tracklist:
1. Dead Ugly Hearts 05:40
2. Dead Ugly Hearts (Ukrainian version) 05:40
3. Dead Ugly Hearts (instrumental version) 05:40
Total playing time: 17:00 min.

 

The second full-length album from the Ukrainian Industrial Death/Groove Metal band.
New album of the band is the logical evolution of their unique style that Ungrace conceived on its debut, "Hostile Revival" (2010). Nevertheless "Feed The Demons" is more heavy, more dark and more brutal than its predecessor and is a new, fresh look at the good old Death Metal, cross-bred with Groove and flavored with dismal Industrial atmosphere. The lyrics describe various displays of the dark, bestial sides of human nature, emphasizing the brutality of the music.
Ungrace's unique heavy sound, which is made by TA Production, along with great 12-page booklet by Mayhem Project makes "Feed The Demons" a must-have for each metalhead!
For fans of such bands as: Cryptopsy, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Decapitated, Chimaira, etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR056/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist
1.…Will Kill You 03:20 
2.All My Demons 04:33
3.Horizons Behind 03:12
4.Scarifice 04:04
5.Glamour & Pathos 03:22 
6.DDrill A Hole In My Skull 03:29
7.Sick Passion 04:46
8.Bleeding Thoughts 02:22
9.Fall\Follow\Feed 03:55 
10.No(W) More Hate 04:43
11.S.L.F. 02:01
12.Feed Your Demons (Outro) 02:57
13.Glamour & Pathos (Russian version) 03:21
Total playing time: 46:12 min.

 

The second full-length by the Ukrainian Industrial Death/Groove Metal band.
New album of the band is the logical evolution of their unique style that Ungrace conceived on its debut, "Hostile Revival" (2010). Nevertheless "Feed The Demons" is more heavy, more dark and more brutal than its predecessor and is a new, fresh look at the good old Death Metal, cross-bred with Groove and flavored with dismal Industrial atmosphere. The lyrics describe various displays of the dark, bestial sides of human nature, emphasizing the brutality of the music.
Ungrace's unique heavy sound, which is made by TA Production, along with great 12-page booklet by Mayhem Project makes "Feed The Demons" a must-have for each metalhead!
For fans of such bands as: Cryptopsy, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Decapitated, Chimaira, etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR056/CD). 
 

Tracklist
1.…Will Kill You 03:20 
2.All My Demons 04:33
3.Horizons Behind 03:12
4.Scarifice 04:04
5.Glamour & Pathos 03:22 
6.DDrill A Hole In My Skull 03:29
7.Sick Passion 04:46
8.Bleeding Thoughts 02:22
9.Fall\Follow\Feed 03:55 
10.No(W) More Hate 04:43
11.S.L.F. 02:01
12.Feed Your Demons (Outro) 02:57
13.Glamour & Pathos (Russian version) 03:21
Total playing time: 46:12 min.

 

Debut... first Czech unsophisticated True Unholy Black Metal horde!!! For all fans of Darkthrone's Kult.
Long Ago Records, 2008 (LAR 013)


Tracklist:
1.Svatyne smrti    04:50
2.Morova studna    04:24
3.Prvotni hostina    02:52
4.Triumf starych bozstev    07:28
5.Znameni hori    06:56
6.Trun bolesti    05:21
7.Nemsrtelnost skrze rouhacstvi    04:55
8.The Dance of Eternal Shadows (Darkthrone cover)    03:32

black metal from Italy
Evil Horde, 2003 (EH011)


Tracklist: 
1. Onger Ovoun Nu
2. Arise the Calix of Death
3. The Arrival of Christian's End
4. The Eternal Night of Satan's Dominion
5. Holocaust from Malebolge's Land
6. The Fall of the Chosen Star...
7. Through the Ancient Gates of Time
8. Unholy Land

Amazing debut full-length album of Dark Symphonic Industrial/Thrash Metal band from russian.
Mix Megadeth with a bit of Rammstein and some Rob Zombie and you'll get a pretty good picture of where to find United Mind Club.
Metal Scrap Records, 2012 (MSR029/CD).
 

Tracklist:
1.When You Were Still Alive 01:54
2.B.B.B.P. 04:05
3.Dreams of Luther 04:48
4.Jaguar 05:31
5.Its Just Bleeding 04:31
6.Interview with the Beast 03:40
7.For Nobody but Me 04:24
8.World Blood of History 05:41
Total playing time: 34:34 min.

 

Amazing debut full-length album of Dark Symphonic Industrial/Thrash Metal band from russian.
Mix Megadeth with a bit of Rammstein and some Rob Zombie and you'll get a pretty good picture of where to find United Mind Club.
CD comes with 12- pages bookleet and nice pit-art.
Metal Scrap Records, 2012 (MSR029/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1.When You Were Still Alive 01:54
2.B.B.B.P. 04:05
3.Dreams of Luther 04:48
4.Jaguar 05:31
5.Its Just Bleeding 04:31
6.Interview with the Beast 03:40
7.For Nobody but Me 04:24
8.World Blood of History 05:41
Total playing time: 34:34 min.

 

First re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Death Metal band.
"Hell's Unleashed" is maybe the perfect title for the first release after a five-year break from recording when it comes to Death Metal-pioneers. The album marks a turning-point in the band's career and is maybe the most underrated output up to date.
While most bands tend to strive for innovation and progression, Unleashed has never considered musical development a priority. These old-school Death Metallers have never changed much, and, as expected, "Hell's Unleashed" contains no surprises. What it does contain is fourteen tracks of groovy, old school Death Metal at it best!
Vocalist Johnny Hedlund's voice is very distinctive, mostly because he does more yelling than growling. The music is decent; they has done a new good rerecord. Displaying a Death Metal sound that can only be described as their very own, Unleashed envisions macabre rituals with Satan and other, lesser demons with undeniable joy. The remarkably heavy groove that highlights each and every song is unusual considering the genre Unleashed is thrown into, yet is evident on every count. Songs such as "Demoneater" and "Dissection Leftovers" paint morbid pictures in your imagination. "Hell's Unleashed" is exactly that, as the evil undertones prevail throughout this release and prove Unleashed is still finely in tune with their surroundings and continue reigning as one of the better Death Metal bands on the scene!!
Re-release from the original masters with the slightly improved artwork. Limited to 200 copies 180-gram black vinyl.
Century Media Records/Supreme Chaos Records, 2002/2017 (SCR-VL037-1). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist

Side A
1. Don't Want To Be Born 2:54
2. Hell's Unleashed 2:15
3. Demoneater 3:53
4. Fly Raven Fly 4:14
5. Mrs. Minister 3:00
6. Joy In The Sun 3:05
7. Demons Rejoice 3:07

Side B
1. We'll Come For You 3:07
2. Triggerman 2:34
3. Dissection Leftovers 2:46
4. Peace, Piece By Piece 1:58
5. Burnt Alive 4:01
6. Your Head Is Mine 3:31
7. Made In Hell 3:14
8. Ace Of Spades (Motörhead cover) 2:57 (Bonus track)

Total playing time: 46:36 min.