The debut full-length studio album by Brazilian Doom Metal band.
The band comes from Bauru, São Paulo and is undoubtedly one of the largest formations of Doom Metal currently in Brazil. They've released some demos and were featured in many magazines in the respective sections.
Their Doo..
The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Polish Death Metal band.
“Necropolis” features another revamped line-up and a loose concept that ties the whole album together. Vader has never been a band with steady members, but since the band is largely the brainchild of vocalist/guit..
The second full-length studio album by Mexican Thrash Metal band.
Best Mexican Thrash Metal act 2012!!
American Line Records, 2012 (LA-150). Made in Mexico. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Corruption 02:18
2. Messenger of God 03:39
3. A Big Joke 04:42
4. Better Being Dead 04:53
5. Destroy All..
The only full-length studio album by British AOR/Heavy Metal band.
"Zero Four One" title is actually the dialling code for Glasgow, Scotland, where the band from, and the band could almost have been sponsored by the Scottish tourist board as they most definitely flew the flag for this pro..
The twentieth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the band's first studio album in four years, following "The Wings Of War" (2019), the longest gap between studio albums for the band. The release date of "Scorched" was postponed on numerou..
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Released per the label's request that the band record an album to keep them in the public eye, "Diver Down" was recorded with producer Ted Templeman over the course of twelve days. As a result of its quick produc..
The twelfth full-length album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The long-reigning titans of Thrash Metal returns with new album, the first for Nuclear Blast Records!
Slayer's place in music history is secure as one of The Big Four (alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax): they helped..
The second full-length album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Electric polarity between aggressiveness of Black Metal and melodics of instrumental experiments covered by poetic lyrics.
The second album has not lost the distinctive feature of the band - a bilingual lyrics, where..
The first Single from the second full-length studio album by Greek Melodic Heavy/Power Metal band.
Composed during a period of personal adversity, “Forever Lost” encapsulates the struggles of isolation and the yearning for transcendence in the face of depression. The song stands as a te..
First official release of the debut full-length studio album by German Power/Speed Metal band.
Originally, “Stormhunter” was self-released by the band in 2009 on CD. Stormhunter is the result of the collaboration of members from various other Heavy/Power/Speed Metal bands, like Steel To..
The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with ..
Second full-length studio album by russian Gothic Doom Metal band.
For their second album, Locus Titanic Funus left the themes of cold spring, childhood nostalgia and cemetary parties. Now it is rather everlasting autumn and inexplicable feeling of a loss. With coming to such subject as wildlife sa..
The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Norwegian Black Metal band.
The last Immortal album to feature founding member Demonaz Doom Occulta on guitar, and the first to feature Horgh on drums. Demonaz was diagnosed with acute tendinitis, which prevented him from playing guitar at the requir..
The second full-length studio album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
Black Phantom is a melodic Metal band formed in 2014 by bassist Andrea Tito. He started while his former band, Mesmerize, went on hiatus. With this time and resolve, he and his formed group produced their first album, “Better Be..
The second full-length studio album by Czech Power Metal band.
When producer Roland Grapow (once an axeman of both Helloween and Masterplan) was hired for the production of this album, he probably knew what he got himself into. From this end, he actually landed on a potential gold mine of talents. ..
Debut full-length album by Italian Gothic Death Metal band.
Recorded at Musicart Studio in Rapallo, Italy, and produced by Pier Gonella (Necrodeath, Mastercastle, Musicart Project), this debut finally see the daylight.
This heavy and technical band performs a mixture of Heavy and Death Metal, both..
Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive Metal/Rock band.
After the breakthrough success and worldwide respect that Queensrÿche gained from their conceptual masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime", it was a fair assumption that they co..
The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Melodic Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
The first album by what is deemed to be the third incarnation of the band, after they had broken up earlier in the year and was resurrected by Hans Ziller, by renaming his temporary music project, EZ Livi..
The 9th full-length album by legendary American Technical Death/Groove Metal band.
One of the world's biggest Death Metal acts is still a commanding force of sonic destruction! Powerful, musical and yet distinctly Death Metal. What makes “Undead” work is a balance between the tooth grinding intensity of its blasts and the bone-strewn muck of its down-tempo bits.
It is their first album to feature drummer Kevin Talley and guitarist Rob Arnold who quit touring with the band and was replaced by Ola Englund the day the album was released. Rob Arnold recorded the bass on this album as Jeff Hughell joined after the recording sessions. This album marked the transition in the band's sound from a more traditional Death Metal sound to Technical Death Metal.
If you're into throat-grabbing riffs and groove-oriented extreme music...”Undead” is right up your alley!!
Metal Blade Records, 2012 (3984-15089-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Frozen At The Moment Of Death 3:42
2. Formaldehyde 2:46
3. 18 Days 2:40
4. Molest Dead 3:13
5. Blood On My Hands 3:38
6. Missing Victims 3:58
7. Reckless 3:04
8. Near Death Experience 2:57
9. Delayed Combustion Device 3:08
10. The Scar 3:28
11. Vampire Apocalypse 3:54
12. Depths Of Depravity 3:50 Total playing time: 40:18
The 9th full-length album by legendary American Technical Death/Groove Metal band.
One of the world's biggest Death Metal acts is still a commanding force of sonic destruction! Powerful, musical and yet distinctly Death Metal. What makes “Undead” work is a balance between the tooth ..
The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Death Metal band.
"Nightmares Of The Decomposed" was the first Six Feet Under album on which Chris Barnes and former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen worked together. This collaboration, which already existed when Barnes was still the singer in Cannibal Corpse, is now entering its second round with "Killing For Revenge".
2020's "Nightmares Of The Decomposed" wasn't certainly Six Feet Under's finest moment; guitarist Jack Owen rejoining Chris Barnes - for the first time since their Cannibal Corpse days - turned out to be a rather disappointing outcome for all those expecting a throwback to early 90s Death Metal, and the questionable vocal performance on the record was heavily ridiculed by the internet mob. A lot of the hate and disdain towards Barnes actually seemed to stem from some of his online bickering with haters and instigators, and while the man sometimes went over the top with some of his tweets, his reaction was quite understandable; he's one of the originals when it comes to death metal, he contributed to some absolute classics of the genre and pretty much defined the guttural growling and splatter lyrics template, and while this doesn't mean that he should always get a pass, at least he deserves some respect. He became a meme instead, and this shitstorm almost overshadowed his many accomplishments. For a moment, it seemed like Six Feet Under was done for good, but Owen came to the rescue of his old friend and restored his morale by writing a whole new record, even going as far as writing 90% of the lyrics and vocal patterns. The album took on a meaningful title, "Killing for Revenge"!
The 4 years between "Nightmares Of The Decomposed" and this new record brought some fresh air; Barnes reportedly quit both smoking weed and drinking, and in general - judging from some recent interviews and from the ongoing US tour with the Nile - he's humbled by the support he got from his hardcore fans, and he seems to be in a positive headspace. This attitude seems to have influenced the outcome on "Killing for Revenge", which definitely is a step up from the previous record. The line-up also stuck together, with Barnes and Owen at the helm, joined by Jeff Hughell, Marco Pitruzzella and Ray Suhy.
The album offers a good presentation from the get-go, with a great cover artwork painted by none other than Vince Locke, the legendary artist behind all Cannibal Corpse artworks. Chris Barnes was the one who actually hired him for "Eaten Back To Life" back in 1990, so it seems like things finally came full circle; Locke's style is unmistakable, and the painting is actually better than everything he's done for Cannibal Corpse since "The Bleeding".
"Killing For Revenge" is full of slow, Doomy yet crushing Death Metal in the typical Six Feet Under style.
Chris Barnes certainly sounds better on this release compared to the controversial "Nightmares Of The Decomposed", offering a performance that is more in line with how he sounded on "Torment" or "Crypt Of The Devil"; while probably still not good enough for his haters, and he seems to have regained some power, as well as part of his guttural range.
"Killing For Revenge" is an honest record that puts Six Feet Under back on track after a few difficult years, and it's a redeeming effort that deserves some attention. While it would have been naive to expect a masterpiece from two songwriters who are next to being 60 years old, it's still a worthwhile album. It's an old-school, Neanderthal-sounding Death/Thrash Metal record that goes for the throat for most of its running time, and unless you're a Gen-Z, stuck-up technical Death Metal elitist, you're gonna find yourself sporting an evil grin while listening to it.
Limited Edition to 300 numbered copies worldwide exclusive for EMP, Blood Red Splattered Vinyl, incl. Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 2024 (3984-16085-5). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Known-Nothing Ingrate 2:22
2. Accomplice To Evil Deeds 2:17
3. Ascension 4:30
4. When The Moon Goes Down In Blood 3:47
5. Hostility Against Mankind 3:55
6. Compulsive 3:34
Side 2
7. Fit Of Carnage 3:30
8. Neanderthal 4:55
9. Judgement Day 3:34
10. Bestial Savagery 3:51
11. Mass Casualty Murdercide 2:49
12. Spoils Of War 3:46
The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Death Metal band.
"Nightmares Of The Decomposed" was the first Six Feet Under album on which Chris Barnes and former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen worked together. This collaboration, which already existed when Barnes was..
The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Death Metal band.
"Nightmares Of The Decomposed" was the first Six Feet Under album on which Chris Barnes and former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen worked together. This collaboration, which already existed when Barnes was still the singer in Cannibal Corpse, is now entering its second round with "Killing For Revenge".
2020's "Nightmares Of The Decomposed" wasn't certainly Six Feet Under's finest moment; guitarist Jack Owen rejoining Chris Barnes - for the first time since their Cannibal Corpse days - turned out to be a rather disappointing outcome for all those expecting a throwback to early 90s Death Metal, and the questionable vocal performance on the record was heavily ridiculed by the internet mob. A lot of the hate and disdain towards Barnes actually seemed to stem from some of his online bickering with haters and instigators, and while the man sometimes went over the top with some of his tweets, his reaction was quite understandable; he's one of the originals when it comes to death metal, he contributed to some absolute classics of the genre and pretty much defined the guttural growling and splatter lyrics template, and while this doesn't mean that he should always get a pass, at least he deserves some respect. He became a meme instead, and this shitstorm almost overshadowed his many accomplishments. For a moment, it seemed like Six Feet Under was done for good, but Owen came to the rescue of his old friend and restored his morale by writing a whole new record, even going as far as writing 90% of the lyrics and vocal patterns. The album took on a meaningful title, "Killing for Revenge"!
The 4 years between "Nightmares Of The Decomposed" and this new record brought some fresh air; Barnes reportedly quit both smoking weed and drinking, and in general - judging from some recent interviews and from the ongoing US tour with the Nile - he's humbled by the support he got from his hardcore fans, and he seems to be in a positive headspace. This attitude seems to have influenced the outcome on "Killing for Revenge", which definitely is a step up from the previous record. The line-up also stuck together, with Barnes and Owen at the helm, joined by Jeff Hughell, Marco Pitruzzella and Ray Suhy.
The album offers a good presentation from the get-go, with a great cover artwork painted by none other than Vince Locke, the legendary artist behind all Cannibal Corpse artworks. Chris Barnes was the one who actually hired him for "Eaten Back To Life" back in 1990, so it seems like things finally came full circle; Locke's style is unmistakable, and the painting is actually better than everything he's done for Cannibal Corpse since "The Bleeding".
"Killing For Revenge" is full of slow, Doomy yet crushing Death Metal in the typical Six Feet Under style.
Chris Barnes certainly sounds better on this release compared to the controversial "Nightmares Of The Decomposed", offering a performance that is more in line with how he sounded on "Torment" or "Crypt Of The Devil"; while probably still not good enough for his haters, and he seems to have regained some power, as well as part of his guttural range.
"Killing For Revenge" is an honest record that puts Six Feet Under back on track after a few difficult years, and it's a redeeming effort that deserves some attention. While it would have been naive to expect a masterpiece from two songwriters who are next to being 60 years old, it's still a worthwhile album. It's an old-school, Neanderthal-sounding Death/Thrash Metal record that goes for the throat for most of its running time, and unless you're a Gen-Z, stuck-up technical Death Metal elitist, you're gonna find yourself sporting an evil grin while listening to it.
Limited Edition to 200 numbered copies worldwide, Gold “Black Dust” Vinyl, incl. Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 2024 (3984-16085-7). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Known-Nothing Ingrate 2:22
2. Accomplice To Evil Deeds 2:17
3. Ascension 4:30
4. When The Moon Goes Down In Blood 3:47
5. Hostility Against Mankind 3:55
6. Compulsive 3:34
Side 2
7. Fit Of Carnage 3:30
8. Neanderthal 4:55
9. Judgement Day 3:34
10. Bestial Savagery 3:51
11. Mass Casualty Murdercide 2:49
12. Spoils Of War 3:46
The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Death Metal band.
"Nightmares Of The Decomposed" was the first Six Feet Under album on which Chris Barnes and former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen worked together. This collaboration, which already existed when Barnes was..