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Newsletter #57 - October 25th, 2023
Greetings,

Spooky season is upon us, which means that it is the perfect time of year to indulge in some blood-curdling Black Metal. I'm. So. Startled.

Risen from the grave, almost, are Italian Black Metal pioneers Mortuary Drape, who are due to release a brand new album, "Black Mirror", next Friday, marking their first studio record in almost a decade. Another big name in Black Metal, or at least in the early Norwegian Black Metal scene, are Aeternus, who are likewise scheduled to release a brand new full-length record next month, titled "Philosopher". While we wait, both bands have new singles out now available for listening.

Another ancient act that is emerging from a particularly lengthy dormant period are Dutch Black Metal veterans Salacious Gods, who present their latest offering, "Oalevluuk", marking their first album in a staggering 18 years. The album is already out since the 6th of October, and now streaming online in full.

Also worthy of mention are Ershetu, a new collaboration project between members of Borknagar and Blut Aus Nord, who this week are presenting their debut album, "Xibalba", traversing themes of life and death within the context of Mayan civilization. The entire album is now available for listening ahead of the official release this coming Friday via Debemur Morti Productions.

There's plenty more names of note that have new material on the horizon, such as Krieg, Olhava, Iku-Turso and Wampyric Rites, to name a few. I'll leave you to it.

Regards,
Imperator
News highlights:
- Olhava present "Eternal Fire"
- Krâel reveal second single from debut album
- King streaming track from new album
- Ershetu present "Xibalba" album
- Cailleach Calling presents "Glittering Delusion"
- Krieg streaming new "Ruiner" album in full
- Mortuary Drape premiere new song from upcoming album
- Aeternus put out new music video
- Salacious Gods streaming new album in full
- Wampyric Rites streaming new EP in full
- Azathoth's Dream present track from upcoming debut
- Sulphur Aeon streaming new track
- Iku-Turso premiere new track from upcoming EP
- Herzog presents "Melted Tesseract"

Review highlights:
- Esoctrilihum - Astraal Constellations Of The ... (2023)
- Impaled Nazarene - Eight Headed Serpent (2021)
- Bütcher (BEL) - 666 Goats Carry My Chariot (2020)
- Odium Totus - In Inceptum Finis Est (2018)
- Onslaught - Power from Hell (1985)
- Yoth Iria - Under His Sway (2020)

Forum highlights:
- Aeri Satur
- Fall to Die - Brazillian instrumental doom / black metal

Olhava present "Eternal Fire"

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 25th, 2023 0 Comments

The new song is the first single from their upcoming sixth studio album, the details of which have yet to be revealed.

Olhava present "Eternal Fire"

Russian Post-Black Metal duo Olhava have just unveiled the first single from what will be their sixth studio album, the details of which are expected to be announced in the coming weeks via the band's label, Avantgarde Music. The new song is titled "Eternal Fire", and clocks in at a massive 19 ...

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Krâel reveal second single from debut album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 25th, 2023 0 Comments

The new song is titled "Im Schatten Verborgen", the second track from the band's upcoming debut, "Vanitas Vitae", due for release this Friday via Naturmacht Productions.

Krâel reveal second single from debut album

On the 27th of October, German Medieval Black Metallers Krâel will be unleashing their debut studio album, titled "Vanitas Vitae". The release will be handled through Naturmacht Productions, and while we wait, a second single, "Im Schatten Verborgen", is now available for listening:

Earlier this ...

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King streaming track from new album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 25th, 2023 0 Comments

The song is titled "Into the Fire", and is the seventh track from the band's upcoming full-length effort, "Fury and Death", due for release in November.

King streaming track from new album

Australian Melodic Black Metal act King will be releasing a brand new album on the 17th of November via Soulseller Records. The album is titled "Fury and Death", and will mark the band's third full-length release. Meanwhile, the album's seventh track, "Into the Fire", is now available for listening ...

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Ershetu present "Xibalba" album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 25th, 2023 0 Comments

The ambitious project's debut album is now streaming online in full ahead of its release this Friday via Debemur Morti Productions.

Ershetu present "Xibalba" album

A new Black Metal collaboration, Ershetu, formed by members of Borknagar and Blut Aus Nord, is scheduled to release their debut studio album, titled "Xibalba", this Friday 27th of October via Debemur Morti Productions. Meanwhile, the entire album is now available for streaming online, check it ...

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Cailleach Calling presents "Glittering Delusion"

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 17th, 2023 0 Comments

The previously unreleased track was originally submitted as part of a contest for creating an original soundtrack for the game Cyberpunk 2077.

Cailleach Calling presents "Glittering Delusion"

U.S. Post-Black Metal act Cailleach Calling have just unveiled a previously unreleased track, titled "Glittering Delusion". The track was originally created for videogame developer CDPR as part of a contest to write an original song for the game Cyberpunk 2077, which was released in December ...

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Krieg streaming new "Ruiner" album in full

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 17th, 2023 0 Comments

The album marks the band's eighth full-length studio record in a career spanning almost 30 years.

Krieg streaming new "Ruiner" album in full

U.S. Black Metal ancients Krieg present what is their eighth studio album, "Ruiner", released on the 13th of October through Profound Lore Records. The entire album is available for listening over at the label's channel:

More info here: https://linktr.ee/kriegruiner/

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Mortuary Drape premiere new song from upcoming album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 17th, 2023 0 Comments

Ahead of the release of their upcoming album, "Black Mirror", on the 3rd of November, the track "Rattle Breath" is now available for listening in the form of a music video.

Mortuary Drape premiere new song from upcoming album

Italian Black / Death Metal pioneers Mortuary Drape are preparing for the release of "Black Mirror", marking their sixth studio album in a career spanning four decades, and their first full-length record in almost nine years. The album's sixth track, "Rattle Breath", is now up for listening over at ...

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Aeternus put out new music video

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 17th, 2023 0 Comments

The video is for "Existentialist Hunter", the opening track of the band's upcoming album, "Philosopher".

Aeternus put out new music video

Norwegian Black Metal veterans Aeternus have just put out a new music video for one of the songs from their upcoming album, "Philosopher", due for release on the 17th of November via Agonia Records. The song is titled "Existentialist Hunter", and is the album's opening track, check it out:

More ...

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Salacious Gods streaming new album in full

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 10th, 2023 0 Comments

The album is titled "Oalevluuk", and was released on the 6th of October via Hammerheart Records, marking their first album in 18 years.

Salacious Gods streaming new album in full

Dutch Black Metal veterans Salacious Gods have just released "Oalevluuk", their first studio album in over 18 years and fourth full-length record overall. To celebrate the occasion, the entire album is now available for streaming via the Hammerheart Records channel:

More info here: ...

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Wampyric Rites streaming new EP in full

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 2nd, 2023 0 Comments

The EP, titled "The Rites of the Vampire Inscriptions", was released on the 29th of September via Signal Rex.

Wampyric Rites streaming new EP in full

Last week, Ecuadorian Black Metal vampires Wampyric Rites released a brand new EP via label Signal Rex, titled "The Rites of the Vampire Inscriptions". To celebrate the release, the entire EP is now streaming online:



More info here: https://signalrex.com/store/

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Azathoth's Dream present track from upcoming debut

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 2nd, 2023 0 Comments

The song is titled "A Millennia Perished", and is taken from the band's upcoming debut album, "Nocturnal Vampyric Bewitchment".

Azathoth's Dream present track from upcoming debut

US Black Metal newcomers Azathoth's Dream have just unveiled one of the songs from their upcoming debut studio album, "Nocturnal Vampyric Bewitchment", which is due for release later this year via Iron Bonehead Productions. The song is titled "A Millennia Perished", check it out:

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Sulphur Aeon streaming new track

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on September 26th, 2023 0 Comments

The song is titled "Usurper Of The Earth And Sea", and is the third track from the band's upcoming fourth album, "Seven Crowns And Seven Seals".

Sulphur Aeon streaming new track

German Black / Death Metal act Sulphur Aeon are due to unleash their latest album, "Seven Crowns And Seven Seals", on the 13th of October through Ván Records. Meanwhile, the album's third track, "Usurper Of The Earth And Sea", can now be listened via the label's channel:

"Seven Crowns And Seven ...

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Iku-Turso premiere new track from upcoming EP

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on September 26th, 2023 0 Comments

The song is titled "Adinkra", and is the third track from the band's upcoming EP, "Ikuinen Kirous", due for release on the 27th of October.

Iku-Turso premiere new track from upcoming EP

Finnish Black Metal act Iku-Turso are soon to be releasing a brand new EP, titled "Ikuinen Kirous" and due for release on the 27th of October via Purity Through Fire Records in CD format, with vinyl expected later in the year. Meanwhile, the EP's third track, "Adinkra", can now be streamed online ...

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Herzog presents "Melted Tesseract"

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on September 26th, 2023 0 Comments

The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Furnace", due for release in late November.

Herzog presents "Melted Tesseract"

On the 24th of November, Belgian Black Metal newcomers Herzog will be releasing their debut studio album, titled "Furnace", with the release being handled via Amor Fati Productions. While we wait, the album's third track, "Melted Tesseract", is now available for listening:



Stay tuned fo ...

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Esoctrilihum - Astraal Constellations Of The Majickal Zodiac (2023)

REVIEW

Reviewed by ScorchedEarth on October 5th, 2023

Majickal indeed

Review for Esoctrilihum - Astraal Constellations Of The Majickal Zodiac

95%

4.8 star rating

I must admit I'm a sucker for a concept album. Anyone can put on background music while they go about their daily routine but to sit and devote time and attention to an album that truly deserves it is a rewarding experience. Put in the effort and be transported by the music. Astraal Constellations Of The Majickal Zodiac is one such album. Over two hours in length divided into three parts on three discs. And amazingly Asthaghul, Esoctrilihum's ...

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Impaled Nazarene - Eight Headed Serpent (2021)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 28th, 2021

Great, but has some fillers towards the end.

Review for Impaled Nazarene - Eight Headed Serpent

86%

4.3 star rating

Impaled Nazarene is one of my all time favourite bands. Mika is probably my favorite Black Metal vocalist ever. Even when the album is a bit weak, his vocal performance never disappoints me one bit. It didn't disappoint me today either! Seven years after the somewhat decent but verging on mediocre album in 2014, they finally released another album. When I first saw the release date on the news feed I almost wet my pants, and ran towards my ...

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Bütcher (BEL) - 666 Goats Carry My Chariot (2020)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 28th, 2021

Embrace your heritage, embrace the 80s!

Review for Bütcher (BEL) - 666 Goats Carry My Chariot

92%

4.6 star rating

Apart from pretentious album titles, Bütcher has so far been a very consistent band. Their first album was a badass riff festival, but it was a bit too primitive and uninspired at some points. However; on this album, Bütcher arrived at a level of riffage that is almost unheard of. I mean HOLY SHIT! All the riffs are mezmerizingly catchy and memorable. You just can't forget riffs crafted like these that easily!

This band's usage of Speed/Thrash ...

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Odium Totus - In Inceptum Finis Est (2018)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 28th, 2021

USBM meets the German Pagan Front.

Review for Odium Totus - In Inceptum Finis Est

88%

4.4 star rating

Influenced by and risen from the ashes of old school 90s USBM bands like Profanatica, Accursed, Judas Iscariot and perhaps more obviously Grand Belial's Key, Odium Totus started to add some of the epic Pagan / NSBM soundscapes and lyrical themes to the USBM scene.

Their first album was fairly decent, but to be honest it sounded a bit uninspired and unoriginal. At most points, it sounded like a copy of Judas Iscariot. However; on this album, ...

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Onslaught - Power from Hell (1985)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 26th, 2021

Welcome to radio O.B.S.C.U.R.E.

Review for Onslaught - Power from Hell

93%

4.7 star rating

Onslaught begun as a Discharge-worshiping Hardcore Punk band with some decent demos in the early 80s, but it was in 1985 that the band moved towards another, more interesting direction.

On "Power from Hell" they started to shift away from their Punk origins, and move on towards a darker style. Although you can still feel some of that Punk DNA on songs like "Steel Meets Steel", the majority of the songs are full on Speed/Thrash Metal with great ...

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Yoth Iria - Under His Sway (2020)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 14th, 2021

The Greek sound is mighty as always!

Review for Yoth Iria - Under His Sway

88%

4.4 star rating

The Greek Black Metal acts of the late 80s and the 90s were probably the only scenes that didn't copy any of the usual stereotypes within the Scandinavian Black Metal scenes. There should definitely be a genre specifically for the Greek acts! They sound so different than anyone else that you can't really put them within any list other than their own movement!

Who can forget the legendary Rotting Christ? Or Necromantia? Or Varathron? Well, if ...

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Aeri Satur

FORUM

Posted by Sagarana on October 18th, 2023 0 Comments

If you have 27 minutes free, take your best headphone and consider listening to my first EP. It's a lot of work doing everything alone but it worths!

Its mostly atmospheric, i think, but its somewhat eclectic as the 4 tracks goes on, idk... ...

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Fall to Die - Brazillian instrumental doom / black metal

FORUM

Posted by servus.inferni on October 2nd, 2023 0 Comments



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XDU06H6IfA

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