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HEKATOXEN – Finnish Death Metal Stalwarts Announce New Album, Obsidian Majesty, on Nuclear Winter Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, mystery, news with tags , , , , , , on August 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

After introducing their vision with the Utter Darkness EP, Finnish death metal outfit HEKATOXEN are ready to strike with their first full-length album, Obsidian Majesty, set for release on October 2nd, 2026 on LP and CD format via Nuclear Winter Records.

The first single “Lost Souls Epitome” is now streaming HERE.

Hailing from Tampere, HEKATOXEN return with a record that tightens every aspect of their sound, delivering a darker, sharper and more determined expression of death metal. Obsidian Majesty moves through a landscape of razor-edged riffs, where heaviness never comes at the expense of movement: the songs hit hard, but they also breathe, shift direction and reveal a band with a clear understanding of dynamics.

Rooted in the classic language of Finnish death metal, the album does not rely on mere repetition of familiar formulas. HEKATOXEN take inspiration from the genre’s foundations while shaping those elements into focused compositions built around memorable riffs, strong structures and a tangible sense of purpose. Every track feels designed to stand on its own, equally effective through headphones and on stage.

Avoiding unnecessary complexity, HEKATOXEN embrace the power of well-crafted songwriting: concrete, immediate and uncompromising. Obsidian Majesty captures a band refining its identity, balancing old school instincts with a contemporary edge and proving that tradition can still cut deep when handled with conviction.

Track-list:

01 – Lost Souls Epitome
02 – I Am Them
03 – Spawns Of Darkness
04 – Haunting Ceremony
05 – Domus Vilomaxus
06 – Grave Reveries
07 – At Hellsrivers Pathway
08 – Vanguard The Dark

Line-up:

Jussi – vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, synth
Niko – rhythm guitar
Risto – bass guitar
Vesa – drums

For fans of: Demigod, Adramelech, early Sentenced, Funebrarum.

HEKATOXEN:

https://hekatoxen.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Hekatoxen

https://www.instagram.com/hekatoxen/

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/

https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/

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MORBID STENCH – Central American Death-Doom Practicioners Announce New Album Doom Metástasis

Posted in Death Metal, doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Central American death-doom practitioners MORBID STENCH will release their third full-length album, Doom Metástasis, on October 2nd, 2026 through Nuclear Winter Records and Putrid Cult. The album will be available on LP, CD and cassette formats.

Deeply rooted in death-doom metal, the record broadens the group’s sonic palette through a more developed approach to songwriting, without losing the weight and darkness that have always defined their sound. Conceived as a conceptual work, the album follows a process of transformation that moves from inner decay to complete propagation, blending biological imagery with reflections on identity, inevitability and the cyclical nature of existence. This narrative framework gives the album a strong sense of continuity, shaping a journey rather than a simple collection of individual tracks.

Musically, MORBID STENCH combine crushing slow-paced sections, oppressive atmospheres and carefully crafted arrangements, balancing immediacy and depth. With Doom Metástasis, the band expands its vision while remaining faithful to the raw spirit of Central American death-doom metal.

The first single “Hyperbolic” is now streaming HERE.

Track-list:

  1. Necrotic from Within
  2. The Morbid Waltz
  3. Hyperbolic
  4. Bizarre and Beyond
  5. Narcissistic God
  6. Crawling out of the Swamps

Formed in 2014 by veteran musicians The Master Butcher (Costa Rica), Morbid and Purulent (El Salvador), MORBID STENCH was created to explore the darkest and most putrid side of doom metal, enriched by a strong death metal influence. With all members active in the extreme metal scene since the early ’90s, the band combines crushing heaviness, oppressive atmospheres and rotten melodies, drawing inspiration from the forgotten swamps of Central America.

Their debut EP The Stench of Doom was released in 2016 on cassette through Morbid Skull Recs (El Salvador) and Till You Fukkin Bleed (Poland), quickly selling out and followed by a short tour in El Salvador and Guatemala with CONCEIVED BY HATE. In 2017, the band released the split 7” EP The Bifid Tongue of Doom & Death with Costa Rican death metal act NECROGOD.

The debut full-length Doom & Putrefaction arrived in 2019 through Putrid Cult, Morbid Skull Recs and other international labels, receiving strong feedback from the underground scene. This was followed by the split 7” EP Ghospels of Necromancy with Dutch death metal band ANARCHOS in 2020, and the second album The Rotting Ways of Doom in 2022, further establishing the band’s reputation among doom/death enthusiasts.

Despite the members now living in three different countries, the creative chemistry within MORBID STENCH remains intact. The songwriting process begins with Morbid composing and recording guitar and bass parts at his “Víspera del Demonio” studio in San Salvador, creating raw demo versions that are shared with the band for feedback and development. Purulent then works on the drum arrangements, while The Master Butcher completes the songs with his lyrics and vocal performances.

In 2026, MORBID STENCH will release their third full-length album, Doom Metástasis, a conceptual work that continues the band’s exploration of decay, darkness and the oppressive atmosphere of their signature doom/death metal.

Line-up:

The Master Butcher – Esophagus
Morbid – Cosmic Chords of Doom
Purulent – Barrels Full of Putrid Waste

MORBID STENCH:

https://morbidstench.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/morbidstench

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/

https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/

Putrid Cult:

https://putridcultproductions.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/putrid_cult/

https://www.facebook.com/PutridCult/

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SEVEN KINGDOMS To Support NINI MUSIC On Upcoming North American Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Fresh off their successful Kickstarter campaign to fund their upcoming album Sono Sola, Florida power metal titans SEVEN KINGDOMS are pleased to announce they will embark on a US tour this fall with folk metal artist NINI MUSIC. 

Vocalist Sabrina Cruz comments, “We are honored to be invited to tour alongside NINI. I personally am so excited to branch out and tour with bands of different genres, especially as unique and culturally diverse as NINI. We look forward to playing new stages, meeting new faces, and seeing familiar faces in the crowd. See you soon!!”

Sono Sola will be released via Reigning Phoenix Music in 2027. More details will be announced soon.

NINI MUSIC w/ SEVEN KINGDOMS US Fall Tour:

Oct 10 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
Oct 11 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
Oct 13 – Greensboro, NC – Hanger 1819
Oct 14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
Oct 15 – New York, NY – Woodshop
Oct 16 – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
Oct 17 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon
Oct 18 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
Oct 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
Oct 21 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
Oct 22 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall
Oct 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
Oct 24 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge

About SEVEN KINGDOMS:

SEVEN KINGDOMS, a power metal band hailing from Deland, FL, was formed in 2007. After solidifying their lineup in 2009, the band signed with Nightmare Records and began gaining momentum in the metal scene. Their big break came in 2010 when they were handpicked by BLIND GUARDIAN to support their North American tour, which introduced SEVEN KINGDOMS to a wider audience.

Following this, they played notable tours and festivals, including ProgPower USA and the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, while releasing The Fire is Mine in 2012, which marked a pivotal moment in their career with its refined sound and strong reception.

In recent years, SEVEN KINGDOMS has continued to expand their reach with international tours alongside acts like STRATOVIRUS, AMARANTHE and EVERGREY. The band’s latest full-length album, Zenith (2022), was released through Distortion Music Group, further cementing their place in the power metal world where they were featured as the sole support for the first US Tour of POWERWOLF and then with WIND ROSE in the USA and Europe shortly after.

In 2024, they released their highly anticipated EP, The Square, under Reigning Phoenix Music which hit the stages in Europe with UNLEASH THE ARCHERS and again with BLIND GUARDIAN 15 years later in North America. With world-wide touring on the horizon, SEVEN KINGDOMS continues to elevate their status in the global metal scene.

Ferociously melodic in their approach, the quartet fuse high octane energy and intensity with compelling harmonies in their charismatic, modern take on power metal. With recording for the new album, Sono Sola, now complete, SEVEN KINGDOMS are gearing up to ignite this next chapter.

SEVEN KINGDOMS:

Sabrina Cruz – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitars
Kevin Byrd – Guitars
Keith Byrd – Drums

Connect With SEVEN KINGDOMS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg

Source: C Squared Music

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