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Hessian Firm Terrifies Masses With Reissue of Endless Dismal Moan’s: Lord of Nightmare

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Hessian Firm is proud to announce today’s reissue of Lord of Nightmare from Japanese Black Metal enigma, Endless Dismal Moan! Originally released in 2006, this masterwork of torment by sole member Chaos 9, who passed away in 2008, is available as a limited edition CD with 4-page booklet.

“It’s a black hole…a blood stained room that you can only see with a black light…and a face so ugly, it could turn you to stone.” – Metal Temple

“A sick cacophony that shatters the nerves with satanic lewdness.” – Apocalyptic Rites

“Endless Dismal Moan is the brainchild of Japanese musician Chaos 9 (R.I.P). Embracing the digital production and aesthetics of his era as well as incorporating the suffocating sensation of Japanese horror. Endless Dismal Moan provides a completely twisted take on the very idea of raw black metal that remains unsurpassed to this very day. We have been given permission by a live band member and close associate of Chaos 9 (R.I.P) to reissue this full length album.”

“Lord of Nightmare is not only aesthetically accomplished, but also innovative and significant within the history of underground music. With Lord of Nightmare, sole member Chaos 9 abandons the melancholic romanticism of early black metal in order to create a masterpiece of contemporary urban horror. The music on this album immerses the listener in a chaotic vortex of visceral despair, evoking the nightmarish visions often found in the Japanese cyberpunk movement. Lord of Nightmare stands as Chaos 9’s greatest accomplishment, a culmination of his artistic vision and a terrifying statement within a genre that was slowly repeating itself. It is an essential release for anyone interested in the later developments of black metal, or in truly extreme metal in general.”

Track Listing:

  1. Thirst for Pleasure
  2. I.S.L.N.W.D
  3. Griefs
  4. Thirst
  5. Lord of Nightmare
  6. ENDLESS DISMAL MOAN [9 to Death]

Chaos 9 – Vocals, all instruments.

Reissue layout, design by Fe26.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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GORGATRON & CASKET ROBBERY – Kick Off Northern Destruction Tour With Exclusive Food Collabs in Toronto and Denver

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Death metal juggernauts CASKET ROBBERY and GORGATRON have officially kicked off their co-headlining Northern Destruction tour. To mark the occasion, they’ve teamed up with metal-friendly eateries in select cities to unleash exclusive culinary creations that match the intensity of their live shows.

Toronto, ON – “The Northern Destruction Sandwich” at Slayer Burger

A beast of a bite: BBQ brisket, black and white sesame bun, pickled hot peppers, beet chutney, crispy shallots, and a fierce house-made destruction sauce. Available at Slayer Burger. 

Denver, CO – “Casket Ro-Birria” at Brutal Poodle 

This birria grilled cheese is a molten tribute to the pit: rich, spicy, and unapologetically heavy. Grab it while it lasts before CASKET ROBBERY and GORGATRON annihilate the stage at HQ.

These exclusive eats are part of the Northern Destruction experience, bringing brutal flavor to an already crushing lineup featuring special guests FRONTAL ASSAULT.

The full list of tour dates is as follows:

  • 7/24 Minneapolis, MN @ Zhora Darling
  • 7/25 Milwaukee, WI @ X Ray Arcade
  • 7/26 Menomonie, WI @ Zymurgy Brewing
  • 7/27 West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club
  • 7/28 Toronto, ON @ The Cave
  • 7/30 Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub
  • 7/31 Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage
  • 8/1 Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern
  • 8/2 Drumheller, AB @ Loud As Hell Fest
  • 8/4 Missoula, MT @ The Show Room at the ZACC
  • 8/5 Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
  • 8/6 Denver, CO @ HQ
  • 8/7 Rapid City, SD @ Abys
  • 8/8 Sioux Falls, SD @ Downtown Sioux Falls @ Four Winds Music and Art Fest
  • 8/9 Cedar Rapids, IA @ Iowa Metal Underground Fest

Source: C Squared Music

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MALFORMED Confinement of Flesh Out Now and Streaming!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Obey the sickness within the flesh and witness the carnage yourself…

Finnish death metal force MALFORMED have unleashed debut full-length album, Confinement of Flesh, on U.S. label Dark Descent Records and European label Extremely Rotten Productions. The album is available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.

Confinement of Flesh is a violent blend of classic American death metal, characterized by the brutality and musicianship of the genre’s originators; mixed with the gloominess of their Finnish contemporaries. MALFORMED draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene.

From heavy grooves to frenzied blast beats, Confinement of Flesh pushes their sound even further. It’s a more refined and mature continuation of their earlier work, sure to satisfy existing fans and attract new ones. The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered to perfection by Lasse at Ballade Studios.

Purchase/Stream:

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh

malformed-fin.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh

darkdescentrecords.com/shop

extremelyrottenprod.com/store

Track Listing:

  1. Within the Flesh
  2. Confinement of Terror
  3. Obscure Walls from Beyond
  4. Abnormal Eulogy
  5. Eyes Torn Out
  6. Depredate the Divine
  7. Return of the Plague
  8. Shattered Illusion
  9. The Incoming Rapture

MALFORMED:
Eetu Hyvönen – Lead Vocals & Guitars
Akseli Lindroos – Guitar
Pauli Niemi – Bass & Vocals
Jani Seppi – Drums

Confinement of Flesh features an ominous cover painting by Icelandic artist Skadvaldur, offering a perfect visual representation of the darkness found within the album’s sound. This highly anticipated debut cements MALFORMED as one of the most promising bands in today’s death metal scene.

Formed in 2022 in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, MALFORMED released their debut demo Uncontrollable Malformity, digitally that same year. It was later picked up for physical release by U.S. record label Rotted Life and distributed worldwide.

The demo also led to a record deal and a follow-up EP with Danish underground death metal label Extremely Rotten Productions. The Gathering of Souls, released in 2023, further expanded the band’s international reach and led to several shows outside of Finland.

Stream previous MALFORMED releases on Spotify and Apple Music.

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Denver’s Thriving Thrash Punk Band ARSON CHARGE To Release Debut Album, A Dying Light, Oct 3rd Via Anxious & Angry

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on July 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Stream First Single “A New Throne” Now!

Denver, Colorado, a hot bed of underground metal in recent years, has birthed it’s latest breakout band, ARSON CHARGE. Melding thrash metal and hardcore punk, the five piece are selling out shows throughout the region as word spreads like wildfire across the country, without even releasing an album yet…until now. Today, the band announces the release of their debut record, A Dying Light, set for release on October 3rd with Anxious & Angry. 

Commenting on the new record, vocalist Ben Roy says: 

A Dying Light started off as an impromptu creative outlet for guitarist Justin Hackl after a series of serious health issues and extended hospital stays sidelined him for months. After working with comedian and musician Ben Roy on a couple of those tracks, both decided that there was the framework for an entirely new musical project. Enlisting the talents of drummer Cody Hull, guitarist Dave Sandoval and bassist Kris Hodgell, Arson Charge was born. Bringing together all their collective influences and styles, A Dying Light is a technical, aggressive and surprisingly cohesive meld of punk rock, thrash metal and hardcore. Lyrically it’s a catharsis; it’s a raw and real expression of the loss, self sabotage, fear and ultimately hope that we all experience, day in/day out, in our increasingly complicated existences. Again: Don’t fall in love. Get a pet or a fern or something.“

Along with the album’s announcement, ARSON CHARGE has revealed A Dying Light’s gripping first single, “A New Throne.”

Adding about the single, Roy states: 

“‘A New Throne’ is about finally letting go of old friendships and endeavors that have ceased to be healthy and/or satisfying and setting out on your own in new and oftentimes, uncertain new directions. It’s about starting over in hopes of building something novel and more congruent with the self you wish to be.“

Stream “A New Throne“: 

Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube

Pre-Order A Dying Light: ArsonChargeMerch.com

A Dying Light – Track-list: 

1. The Feeding Grounds
2. For The Damned
3. Cleanup On Aisle 10
4. One by One
5. A New Throne
6. There Was No Dog
7. 666 BC
8. The Aftermath
9. The Lark The Wolf and The Rabbit
10. Build a Fire
11. Bloodstains
12. A Dying Light

Arson Charge – Lineup:
Ben Roy – Vocals
Justin Hackl – Guitar
Dave Sandoval – Guitar
Kris Hodgell – Bass
Cody Hull – Drums

About ARSON CHARGE:
Rising up from Denver, Colorado’s prolific metal scene, Arson Charge is a five-piece behemoth made up of former members from mile-high area stalwarts Native Daughters, Chieftain, and Love Me Destroyer, and fronted by stand-up comedian, actor, and SPELLS lead singer, Ben Roy. Started with no intention beyond being the sum of its parts, Arson Charge is poised to turn heads with their unique blend of hardcore, thrash metal and punk rock. Keep an eye out for Arson Charge in your neck of the woods very soon.

Follow ARSON CHARGE: 
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