Catalonian Death Metal brutes SANCTUARIUM will soon unleash their newest work, Impetuous Behest For Detestable Expulsion.
The band’s third album boasts nearly 35 minutes of cavernous, doom-laden death metal. Listen to the preview track, “Pendulous Lacerations,’ now at this location.
Impetuous Behest for Detestable Expulsion will come via a collaboration between Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records. The album is due out on December 4.
From the ominous introduction you will be spellbound by the disquieting morbidity of this record. As crawling riffs and drums serpentine through cryptic layers of putrescent dread, there is an immediately recognizable atmosphere that the band have been developing across their half a decade of prolific activity.
Snarling doomy guitars and eldritch vocals entwine around these hammering percussive assaults in a revoltingly unique way. Each bar of otherworldly atmospherics drags you further into the abyss with reverberate horror. There is something to be said about that sort of doomy death metal that holds you in a state of catatonia and SANCTUARIUM definitely have that ability.
Low end bellowing will split the earth while each lacerating riff or contorted vocal will call forth something grotesque. Each song showcases scornful aggression but with dynamic funereal atmospherics that ensure you always have something rotten to sink your teeth into.
Coming together like the scattered remnants of a cadaver, these six pieces contain four malignant death metal songs along with a gloriously demented intro and outro to tie it all together. Clearly the Spanish brutes have thought of everything to ensure you cannot escape this bludgeoning and depraved opus.
As each repugnant shift occurs, sneaking through catacombs of horror, they manage to inflict new wounds without ever losing that sense of urgency and brutality. SANCTUARIUM have their most developed, destructive and savage release to date, here for your auditory torture.
If festering doomed death metal cruelty is what you seek then Impetuous Behest For Detestable Expulsion will definitely not disappoint. A decidedly crushing record that will consume you with its carnivorous hunger and leave only a charred vessel in its wake…
North Dakota death metal crew GORGATRON will return with their new album Turmoil, set for release on December 11, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.
Built around a pronounced devotion to the riff, the Fargo-based band continue to draw from the muscular tradition of American death metal while leaving room for intricate guitar work, shifting rhythms and unexpected turns. Turmoil follows 2024’s Sentience Revoked and marks the next stage in a catalogue that has steadily expanded the group’s take on death metal. The album was mixed and mastered by Marco Mastrobuono (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance), whose work further sharpens the definition and impact of the band’s sound.
The album’s first single, “Cleansed”, is now available, offering the first glimpse of what GORGATRON have been shaping for their new chapter.
“I wrote this song out of frustration with old management, ex band members, the music biz and the day to day scum you’re forced to tolerate… I was surrounded by usurpers and wrote the lyrics as a way to mentally purge myself of human parasites. Two years later they’re all gone, the band is healthy/happy and you’re reading the background story to Cleansed. Thanks! I dedicate this song to Mark, Karl, Chelsea, Matt, and Fargo…”.
A band that has never been particularly interested in rushing its creative process, GORGATRON have always taken their time to consider their next moves and make sure every return is worth the wait. That patience is reflected in a death metal approach that refuses to settle comfortably within any specific current or subgenre.
The Fargo, North Dakota outfit instead builds its identity around the riff, allowing the guitars to dictate the direction of each composition and providing a natural point of contact with bands such as Suffocation, Origin and Hate Eternal.
Yet those comparisons only tell part of the story. GORGATRONhave developed a distinctly personal way of arranging their material, paying close attention to dynamics and introducing melodic ideas without ever allowing them to overshadow the sheer weight and severity of the music. Their songs can move from intricate guitar work to blunt, punishing passages without losing their sense of direction, creating a sound that feels both carefully constructed and fundamentally physical.
At its core, this remains uncompromising American death metal: sharp-edged, disciplined and built on the enduring power of the riff. Two decades of experience have only sharpened the band’s understanding of how to make that formula work, while Turmoil promises to push their established language into another chapter.
Track-list:
01. Recalling Of Errors 02. Turmoil 03. Lucid Misery 04. Cleansed 05. Infinite Collapse 06. Fastidious 07. Contrived Interloper 08. Irrevelance 09. World Denied 10. Tithes To An Alter
Formed around 2006 in Fargo, North Dakota, GORGATRONreleased their debut full-length Torturetorium independently in 2010, followed by Inner Supremacy in 2015. The band expanded its reach considerably with 2020’s Pathogenic Automation, released through Nuclear Blast/BloodBlast Distribution, and the Agony Reborn EP in 2022, supporting the latter with a tour spanning 18 countries. In 2024, Sentience Revoked arrived through Redefining Darkness Records, followed by extensive touring across the US and Canada and an appearance in Iceland.
With a renewed lineup featuring Billy Zahn (lead guitar), Henri Jourdan (rhythm guitar) and Colin Richardson (vocals), alongside longtime members Cameron Dewald (bass, vocals) and Matt Johnson (drums), GORGATRON have further refined the precision, intensity and riff-driven foundation that has defined the band for nearly two decades.
Years of relentless touring across North America, Europe, the UK and Mexico have established the group as a seasoned live force, sharing stages with acts including Anthrax, Testament, Carcass, The Black Dahlia Murder, Origin, Defeated Sanity, Malevolent Creation, Misery Index, Goatwhore, Jungle Rot, Beyond Creation and many more.
Symphonic metal ensemble SEPTICFLESH have announced four North American headline tour dates. Joining ARCH ENEMY and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER for the Wrath Across North America 2026 tour as special guests, SEPTICFLESH will perform their headline shows alongside these tour dates. After completing another masterful full orchestral performance at the legendary Plotiv Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Bulgaria this past weekend, Greek titans SEPTICFLESH are ready to take on North America!
On October 29 SEPTICFLESH will perform at the Old Town Theatre, Old Town, Maine, with November 6th seeing the symphonic metal act appear at Skylark, Rock Island, Illinois. On November 17, the band are headed to the McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon, and Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California, on November 18. These newly announced dates will see SEPTICFLESH present their immersive and highly emotive heavy sound in a headline setting.
SEPTICFLESH are joining CRYPTA and THROWN INTO EXILE as support for ARCH ENEMY and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s co-headline tour, Wrath Across North America 2026. This upcoming explosion of ferocious heavy music acts kicked off on October 5th at the Municipal Auditorium, Riverside, California.
North America 2026 Tour Dates: 10/09 – Denver, CO – Fillmore 10/11 – Dallas, TX – Echo 10/12 – Houston, TX – House of Blues 10/13 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre 10/15 – Orlando, FL – Beacham 10/16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution 10/18 – Tampa, FL – Jannus 10/20 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven) 10/21 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore 10/22 – Raleigh, NC – Ritz 10/24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square 10/25 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore Silver Spring 10/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA 10/28 – Worcester, MA – Palladium Worcester 10/29 – Old Town, ME – Old Town Theatre* 10/30 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre Hall 10/31 – Montreal, QC – Olympia 11/01 – Toronto, ON – Danforth 11/03 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall 11/04 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre 11/05 – Cleveland, OH – Agora 11/06 – Rock Island, IL – Skylark* 11/07 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore 11/08 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre 11/09 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre 11/11 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall 11/12 – Edmonton, AB – Midway 11/14 – Vancouver, BC – The Key 11/16 – Seattle, WA – Showbox 11/17 – Eugene, OR* – McDonald Theatre 11/18 – Sacramento, CA* – Ace of Spades
* SEPTICFLESH headline show
About SEPTICFLESH:
Formed in Greece in the early ’90s by Spyridon Antoniou a.k.a. Seth Siro Anton (vocals/bass), Christos Antoniou (guitar), and Sotirios Vagenas a.k.a. Sotiris Anunnaki V. (guitar/ clean vocals), SEPTICFLESH unveiled their first EP Temple of The Lost Race in 1991.The band’s first full length Mystic Places of Dawn arrived in 1994 with EΣΟΠΤΡΟΝ in 1995. The band’s sound shifted into symphonic realms as soprano vocalist Natalie Rassoulis was introduced with Ophidian Wheel in 1997.
SEPTICFLESH continued in this sonic direction revealed in subsequent albums, A Fallen Temple (1998), Revolution DNA (1999) and Sumerian Daemons (2003), the latter two albums produced by Fredrik Nordström. SEPTICFLESH disbanded shortly after as members chose to pursue their own personal projects.
In 2008, the band returned in full force with Communion, once again led by Fredrik Nordström. The symphonic composition by Christos Antoniou, and collaboration with the Filmharmonic Orchestra of Prague, became a permanent component of SEPTICFLESH‘s sound. The years that followed saw The Great Mass (2011) with Peter Tägtgren as producer, Titan (2014) with Logan Mader as producer and Codex Omega (2017) with Jens Bogren as producer. In 2020, the recording of the epic and fully orchestrated Live in Mexico entitled Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX, was released on CD/LP/DVD/Blu-Ray.
SEPTICFLESH signed with Nuclear Blast Records for their 2022 full length offering, Modern Primitive, with returning producer Jens Bogren. Continuing their collaboration with the Filmharmonic Orchestra of Prague, SEPTICFLESH recruited a full adult choir, a full children choir and a variety of ethnic instruments on Modern Primitive. The result is a sound that combines emotional, symphonic/soundtrack music with aggressive death metal.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the debut album Long Island New York’s old school Death Metal/Slam savages Sarcosuchus. De-Extinction is up now for pre-order and will be released November 13th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Sarcosuchus to the roster with the debut album De-Extinction! Hailing from Long Island New York, Sarcosuchus combine the essence of old school Death Metal with modern styles of Slam. De-Extinction unleashes nine tracks of sheer brutality and savage sickness that is not for the faint of heart.
For fans of Internal Bleeding, Suffocation, Pyrexia, Shortbus Pileup, Lamb Of God, Black Dahlia Murder, No Retreat, Peelingflesh, Irate, Dying Fetus and Death.
In continued support of their cruel debut album, Insatiable Lust For Death, released through Profound Lore Records in the Summer of 2025, New Jersey/Washington DC-based KONTUSION will again put their dismal death metal on display this Fall.
The East Coast Tour MMXXVI will see KONTUSION and their allies in Hedonist hitting the East Coast US for a week of dates, running through Harrisonburg, Richmond, Baltimore, New Brunswick, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Boston from November 30th through December 6th.
For these shows, the core band duo of drummer Chris Moore and vocalist/guitarist Mark Bronzino will again be joined by Shar Clay on second guitar, and for the first time, by Erika Osterhout on bass.
KONTUSION East Coast Tour MMXXVI w/ Hedonist: 11/30/2026 Wizard Mode – Harrisonburg, VA 12/01/2026 Bandito’s – Richmond, VA 12/02/2026 Peabody Heights – Baltimore, MD 12/03/2026 Cinco de Mayo – New Brunswick, NJ 12/04/2026 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA 12/05/2026 The Broadway – Brooklyn, NY 12/06/2026 Middle East – Boston, MA
KONTUSION’s riffs, blasts, and walls of feedback reflect the darkness of a world marred by chaos, where large scale atrocities run amok. Last year, the band delivered the scathing, decimating, rapid-fire attack of their vile debut LP, Insatiable Lust For Death, its ten tracks immersing the listener in a cavernous, hellish tone, while the relentless riffs and percussion remain impeccably tight.
Recorded by Chris Pierce at Volume IV Studios with additional tracking done at Damaged City Studios, Insatiable Lust For Death was mixed by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations, mastered by Nick Townsend at Townsend Mastering, and finished with artwork by Rotting Reign and layout by Aaren Molder.
KONTUSION’s Insatiable Lust For Death is out now on LP, CD, and digitally, streaming and available to purchase where the “Subjugation” video is also streaming at Profound Lore Records HERE.
Central American death-doom practitioners MORBID STENCH are now streaming their third full-length album Doom Metástasis in its entirety, with the record receiving an exclusive premiere through Death Metal Promotion. Due for release on October 2, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records and Putrid Cult, the album represents the band’s most developed work to date, expanding their suffocating blend of slow, crushing passages and ominous atmospheres into a tightly conceived conceptual piece.
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.
Track-list:
Necrotic from Within
The Morbid Waltz
Hyperbolic
Bizarre and Beyond
Narcissistic God
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.
Line-up:
The Master Butcher – Esophagus Morbid – Cosmic Chords of Doom Purulent – Barrels Full of Putrid Waste
Finnish death metal quartet HEKATOXEN have now premiered their debut full-length Obsidian Majesty in its entirety through Death Metal Promotion, ahead of its October 2 release on Nuclear Winter Records.
The band follow their 2022 Utter Darkness EP with a record steeped in the traditions of their homeland’s nineties death metal, yet shaped around a distinct sense of songwriting and atmosphere.
Across eight tracks, HEKATOXEN move between punishing guitar work, muscular rhythms and passages where the tension is allowed to build rather than simply explode, giving the album a strong internal pulse. The result is a collection that feels firmly connected to the Finnish underground while avoiding a purely retrospective approach.
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
Pacific Northwest Death Metal legion Paralicyst have released their debut EP, Destruction of Sanity! Drawing inspiration from titans like Obituary, Malevolent Creation, and Cannibal Corpse, the band blends punishing riffs, crushing rhythms, and savage vocal assaults into a sound that feels both nostalgic and devastatingly fresh.
The new EP packages a range of styles within a traditional death metal framework. Old school and thrashing death, shades of the blackened and slamming intensity, it’s all here and it’s all devastating!
Forged in the chaos of 2019, Paralicyst emerged from the PNW metal scene with a mission to channel the raw power and uncompromising spirit of classic death metal.
The band’s early formation included guitarist Ray Eversole (Cruciation, Tormentium), bassist Nik Harris (Digitalviolence, Monday With A Bullet, In The Name of God), and drummer Greg Kholer (Gods in Graves, Cruciation, Father Figure, CIA Hippie Mind Control). In 2022 the lineup solidified with Lou of Malevolent Supremacy and Lude joining on vocals, further sharpening the band’s sonic assault.
In 2024, Mikey Murderz (Sakrificer, Innocent Blood) stepped in to take command of vocal duties, bringing a vicious new edge to the band’s sound, while also handling the recording, mixing, and mastering duties on the EP
Now operating with their strongest lineup yet, Paralicyst is poised to carve their mark into the underground with an unrelenting barrage of riffs, blast beats, and infernal energy.
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NILE And CORONER – UNDERWORLD DISSONANCE U.S. TOUR 2027:
Plus Guest Support Syn Absence
Tue, March 2 – Greenville, SC at Radio Room Wed, March 3 – Nashville, TN at The Basement East Fri, March 5 – Dallas, TX at AM/FM Sat, March 6 – Corpus Christi, TX at House of Rock Sun, March 7 – Austin, TX at Come and Take It Live Tue, March 9 – Albuquerque, NM at Sunshine Theater Wed, March 10 – Mesa, AZ at Nile Theater Fri, March 12 – Boise, ID at Shrine Social Club Sat, March 13 – Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory Sun, March 14 – Seattle, WA at El Corazon Mon, March 15 – Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater Wed, March 17 – Roseville, CA at Goldfield Roseville Thu, March 18 – San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall Fri, March 19 – Santa Ana, CA at Observatory Sat, March 20 – Los Angeles, CA at The Whisky Sun, March 21 – San Diego, CA at House of Blues Tue, March 23 – Denver, CO at Oriental Theater Thu, March 25 – Lincoln, NE at Bourbon Theater Fri, March 26 – Des Moines, IA at Wooly’s Sat, March 27 – Milwaukee, WI at The Rave Sun, March 28 – Joliet, IL at The Forge Tue, March 30 – Flint, MI at Machine Shop Wed, March 31 – Lakewood, OH at Mercury Fri, April 2 – Sayreville, NJ at Starland Ballroom Sat, April 3 – New York, NY at Gramercy Theatre Sun, April 4 – Worcester, MA at The Palladium Upstairs Tue, April 6 – Lititz, PA at Mickey’s Black Box Wed, April 7 – Baltimore, MD at Baltimore Soundstage Fri, April 9 – Pittsburgh, PA at Preserving Underground Sat, April 10 – Columbus, OH at The King of Clubs Sun, April 11 – Leesburg, VA at Tally Ho Theater
Death metal veterans SINISTER Official return with their fifteenth studio album, “Lucid Nightmares”! Pre-order begins NOW!
It’s an absolute “must have” for all fans of traditional death metal. The album features ten tracks packed with catchy, memorable riffs and an incredibly brutal sound; combined, these elements open a new chapter in band’s career and elevate Sinister to even higher level.
Czechia OSDM beasts Sněť have officially unleashed their newest full-length, V bažinách vědomí.
Having annihilated the underground with their 2021 debut LP and kept things flowing with two splits in the interim, this promises to be an excellent slab of old-school death metal.
V bažinách vědomí is out now via Me Saco Un Ojo (vinyl and cassette) and Dark Descent Records (CD and cassette).
Watch the music video for album track “Kladivo ve tmě” at this location.
V bažinách vědomí kicks right in with ominous and eerie atmospherics coupled with some absolutely revolting grooves; it is clear these fiends mean business. It should be abundantly obvious that Sněť have been refining their craft to something precise and lethal.
Keeping those ’90s hallmarks intact while adding subtle touches that show they’ve found their own identity, the album delivers a gruesomeness and discomfort that reflects the band’s evolution without sacrificing any of its punishing intensity.
Consuming the listener with an eldritch atmosphere while piercing through the fog with pure rancidity, Sněť‘s new album boasts a massive production that crushes with total morbidity. Combining the mulch-like tones of death metal’s golden era with an even warmer, more classic sound creates a devastating mix.
Beyond its grotesque exterior lies a savage and gripping record, balancing memorable hooks with violent, chaotic passages. There is no pretence to Sněť, they simply play death metal the way they want to hear it, and that shines throughout V bažinách vědomí. If you love brutality, grooves, death and riffs, don’t miss this one.
V bažinách vědomí track list:
1) Tíha světů
2) Kladivo ve tmě
3) Natur
4) Ve stínu slunce
5) Apokalyptický smaragd budoucí doby
6) Moskyt
7) Jako každý
8) Nekončící koloběh snění a probouzení
9) Dřevěný kůl
10) Znetvořená panna
V bažinách vědomí was recorded at Golden Hive Studio by Amák Golden, and mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios. Cover art by Řád Zdechlin (Tomáš Mitura).
Belorusian Death Metal Pack, Eximperitus, have released the official video for “Chalkionic Wandering Among the Wreckage of the Future,” a track from latest album Meritoriousness of Equanimity.
Willowtip Records released Meritoriousness of Equanimity on January 30, 2026, on vinyl, cassette, CD and digital formats.
Meritoriousness of Equanimity contains nine independent compositions united by the idea of searching for inner support in an era of turbulence. Exposure and scourging of social dogmas and morbid tendencies on the ruins of the old world…
“In times when despair overflows human hearts… when the chasm of strife between civilizations widens… when loyalty to ideologies tears blood ties apart… when the world stands still, poised for the final leap of prolonged self-destruction… We can draw strength solely from internal sources, which are filled only by the multifaceted power of Death Metal…”
I. One Step Long Infinity. II. Contemplation of the Plastic Fibers of Perfection at the Second Level of Reality. III. Twelve Centuries of Triumph of the Third Kingdom… IV. Finding Consistency in the Fourth Quadrant of Eternity. V. The Untimely Fruit of the Unsaid. VI. Golden Chains for the Construction of Individual Greatness. VII. Molecular Disintegration of an Unattainable Solitary Will in a Vessel of Wisdom… VIII. Chalkionic Wandering Among the Wreckage of the Future. IX. Standing at the Skirt of the Ruins of Human Nature (…on the Other Side of Man and Time).
Portland, Maine death metal outfit WORM ALTAR will release their debut full-length album, Pillars of Eternal Dusk, on October 16th, 2026 via Dawnbreed Records and Gurgling Gore on LP and CD formats, limited to 300 and 400 copies, respectively. The cassette edition will be released as a co-release between Gurgling Gore and Contemn Light, featuring two limited label-exclusive shell color variants.
The first single “Watchers of the Gate” is streaming HERE.
There is something genuinely repulsive about the sound of WORM ALTAR. Crude, abrasive and seemingly dragged out of some damp, lightless corner of the underground, Pillars of Eternal Dusk refuses to polish away the rough edges that give its death metal such an unsettling presence. Yet beneath the layer of grime, the album reveals itself to be far more carefully constructed than its initial assault might suggest.
Great riffs emerge from the murk, memorable enough to stick in the head long after the noise has subsided. Subtle melodic details and understated atmospheric touches lurk beneath the surface, adding depth without ever compromising the album’s oppressive character. The rawness is therefore not an end in itself: it is the most appropriate vehicle for music that aims to feel uneasy, crawling and fundamentally diseased.
Drawing inspiration from Gorement, Phrenelith, Disembowelment, Coffins, Mortiferum, Grave Upheaval and Black Sabbath, WORM ALTAR operate in that particularly fertile territory where death metal becomes less a display of brute force than an exercise in atmosphere, physicality and dread.
Track-list:
Under the Shadow of Night…
Splaying the Offal
Watchers of the Gate
Virescent Fire
The Blind One
Dusk Eternal
Founded in late 2021 as the solo project of Scott M. (guitars, vocals), WORM ALTAR initially released the Demo 2022 tape through Acid Redux Productions and the Astral Scourge EP in 2023 via Gurgling Gore and Total Death Over Mexico.
After expanding into a full band, the lineup was completed by John S. on drums, Jon M. on bass and Rob C. on guitar. Jon M. is also a member of sludge/doom legends Come To Grief, while Rob C. handles guitar and vocals in progressive death metal outfit Shabti.
Pillars of Eternal Dusk was recorded largely live in just ten hours by Todd Hutchisen at Acadia Recording Company in the band’s hometown of Portland. Mixing was handled by Ethan Camp, whose credits include the debut albums of Mortiferum and Mephitic Corpse, while mastering was completed by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio, known for work with Ancient Death, Blood Incantation, Cerebral Rot, Imprecation, Infester and Spectral Voice.
Following the release, WORM ALTAR will perform throughout New England and Canada, bringing the filth of Pillars of Eternal Dusk to the stage.
Finnish classic Gothenburg-style melodic death metal band, Morbid Intent, are set to release their debut EP Marionettes, later in 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single “Vitriol Shards” is unleashed today and it’s accompanied by a music video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/i5AJooBpMYY
The band comments: “Vitriol Shards is diving into the destructive power of toxic words, psychological violence and bitterness. The track portrays how hatred and poisoned communication can shatter into fragments that slowly corrode the human mind, piece by piece.”
Morbid Intent is an upcoming melodic death metal act formed in Oulu, Finland. Looking to take the scene by storm, Morbid Intent will release their debut EP Marionettes in 2026.
The main inspiration for the band is the classic Göteborg-style melodic death metal mixed with a splash of modern extreme metal aggression. Fast blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies are to be expected.
The band members have experience playing in bands such as Mors Subita, Electric Deathbeat, Swansong, Se, Josta Ei Puhuta.
Morbid Intent – Vitriol Shards (single 2026)
Composed & arranged by Juha Väyrynen, Juho Näppä. Lyrics by Juha Väyrynen.
Single cover by Nikos Stavridakis (VisionBlack).
Marionettes will crush you, set you on fire, hit you like a truck, set you on fire again, and leave you wanting for more. This is a band and a debut that you will not want to miss.
New Album Ascension Of The Ineffable Out Oct 2026 via Gore House Productions
Traumatomy announces their fourth full‑length album, Ascension Of The Ineffable, due out on October 30th, 2026 via Gore House Productions. After two years of work, the upcoming record is their rawest, sharpest, and most brutal offering yet, elevated by the distinctive production of Konstantin Ogarkov, whose approach brought a uniquely savage edge to the album’s sound.
This next offering delivers a faster, rawer, and even more brutal evolution of Traumatomy’s sound while keeping their familiar lyrical themes intact. Each track highlights a different facet of their extremity. “Entropic Obliteration” sets the tone with full-force brutality, “Pervigilium of the Obsolesced Xenolith” pushes speed and blast beats to the limit, and “Endoneural Parasitosis” leans into sickening breakdowns. “Repugnant Coalescence” stands out as the drummer’s most balanced pick, while the title track “Ascension Of The Ineffable” embodies the album’s concept and atmosphere.
“Visceral Maceration” brings groove-heavy slam energy, “Autognathic Avulsion” blends grooves, blasts, and atmosphere, and “Xeno‑Homeostasis” closes the record with a perfectly structured finale. The cover art, created by legendary artist Jon Zig, captures the exact atmosphere and cosmic horror the band envisioned. As Traumatomy put it: SLAM IS THE ONLY WAY!
The first single to be unleashed, “Visceral Maceration”, was written specifically for fans of true slamming brutal death metal.
“This may be the most groovy heavy track on the record and shows that we can find a different approach to composing and structuring music,”adds guitarist Constantine.
Track Listing: 1. Entropic Obliteration (3:34) 2. Pervigilium of the Obsolesced Xenolith (3:26) 3. Endoneural Parasitosis (3:07) 4. Repugnant Coalescence (2:55) 5. Ascension Of The Ineffable (2:54) 6. Visceral Maceration (2:34) 7. Autognathic Avulsion (2:43) 8. Xeno-Homeostasis (3:07) Album Length: 24:15
Formed in 2012 by guitarist and main songwriter Constantine Chevardin (Disfigurement Of Flesh, Nauseating, Morphogenetic Malformation) and Haruka Kamiyama (ex‑Gorevent / Medic Vomiting Pus), Traumatomy quickly became a cult force in the brutal death metal underground. Their 2013 debut Transcendental Evisceration of Necrogenetic Beasts established their reputation for slammy, primitive, crushing extremity. Between 2012 and 2018, they released two albums and three EPs before evolving into a full touring band with the addition of bassist Leonid (Cephalic Impurity) and drummer Ivan.
Known for coordinated, intense performances and a relentless commitment to monolithic slam, Traumatomy continues to push their sound into increasingly brutal, higher‑quality territory with every release. Lyrically inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and criminal TV shows, and musically driven by riffs, beer, and cosmic horror.
Recommended for fans of Gorevent, Cerebral Incubation, Disgorge, Epicardiectomy, and Defeated Sanity,Ascension of the Ineffable is out on October 30th, 2026, fromGore House Productions.
Progressive death metal act DYSTOPIA A.D. announce the upcoming studio album Wasteland Empire, alongside the unveiling of the new single “Breath of Decay.” Wasteland Empire is scheduled for independent release on January 15, 2027.
With “Breath of Decay” DYSTOPIA A.D. demonstrate their appreciation of genres both within and beyond metal. Musically, “‘Breath of Decay’ begins with frenetic Latin percussion in a nod to ‘Chasin’ the Voodoo’ by jazz fusion legend Al Di Meola before making way for dissonant mid-paced black metal riffage accompanied by ferociously snarled vocals,” the band explains.
The single conjures imagery of a natural landscape awash with waterways contrasted against a shadowy darkness of negative emotions. “Lyrically, ‘Breath of Decay’ transports the listener to the backwaters of the Louisiana bayou while exploring themes of guilt, fear, and helplessness, invoking an unshakeable feeling of panic”.
Wasteland Empire was produced, mixed and mastered byDYSTOPIA A.D.. Additional percussion on “Breath of Decay” was performed by Gabriel R. The band’s logo is by Luciferium War Graphics, with the album cover artwork by Hans Trasid of Dis-Art Design.
Wasteland Empire – Track List:
1. The Last Citadel (3:44) 2. Breath of Decay (5:35) 3. Fires of the Astral Forge (6:16) 4. Wasteland Empire (5:04) 5. The March (5:12)
About DYSTOPIA A.D.: Formed in 2018 by Aki Shishido (ASH & ELM, STRAINS OF BELLUM) and Chris Whitby (HELLBORE, BLACK NEGATIVE DOMINATION)., the progressive death metal act from New Jersey, USA, incorporate an array of musical influences notably technical/melodic death metal with elements of progressive rock and power metal.
DYSTOPIA A.D. draw inspiration from the likes of SEPULTURA, BLIND GUARDIAN, TESTAMENT, REVOCATION, and SHADOWS FALL. The genre fusion across the band’s sound heightens the impact of their music with relentless power and attack, emotion and understanding.
DYSTOPIA A.D.‘s first release Designing Ruin arrived in 2018, followed by Rise of the Merciless (2020) and the critically acclaimed Imperial Dawn in 2022. Now moving into their next chapter with the forthcoming full-length, Wasteland Empire, DYSTOPIA A.D. are joined by UK based Charlie Munro (HELLBORE), a longtime friend, collaborator, and producer. Wasteland Empire is set to arrive independently on January 15, 2027.
DYSTOPIA A.D. Is: Aki Shishido – Lead guitar Charlie Munro – Lead guitar Chris Whitby – Vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming
Narcotic Wasteland, fronted by guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler‑Wade of NILE fame, fires the first shot of their August tour with the release of their blistering new single “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse.” The track arrives as the band launches the “FENTANYL ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TOUR,” featuring select dates with support from Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT, and Yotuma (dates listed below).
A ferocious blend of technical precision, social commentary, and unrelenting aggression, the single stands as one of Narcotic Wasteland’s most urgent works to date, an explosive warning siren aimed at the escalating fentanyl epidemic and the societal collapse surrounding it.
Dallas Toler‑Wade comments on the new single:
“I am very excited to release our new song, Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse! The song is, of course, about the fentanyl epidemic and the overall impact it has on an already failing country. Musically, it really captures the mood of this very well. Fast and tricky yet twisted and catchy! Kenji really brought some great bass and keys to the table. And Austin needs a drum set that won’t collapse under pressure! I am super proud of the work we have done together, and I cannot wait to show the world what we have been working on behind the scenes.”
Narcotic Wasteland continues to evolve into one of extreme metal’s most formidable units, featuring Dallas Toler‑Wade, former Nile guitarist, vocalist, and key songwriter; a defining force in technical death metal since the early ’90s.
Austin Vicars, a high‑octane drummer known for blistering blast beats and commanding stage presence, and Kenji Tsunami, an inventive bassist whose depth, texture, and ferocity amplify the band’s overwhelming sonic assault.
Together, they deliver a live experience that is both punishing and surgically precise, an unrelenting wall of sound that has packed venues and earned critical acclaim throughout recent tours. Narcotic Wasteland has cemented its position as a dominant force in modern death metal, unleashing a volatile blend of razor‑sharp technicality, feral aggression, and raw intensity.
Their music confronts addiction, corruption, and societal collapse with unflinching honesty, powered by musicianship that continually pushes the boundaries of extreme metal. Expect a barrage of new material, explosive performances, and the full force of Narcotic Wasteland’s latest evolution.
Recommended for fans of Nile, Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, Dark Funeral, Immolation, and Gorguts. Listen to “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse” at the following links:
FENTANYL ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TOUR Narcotic Wasteland – Remaining August 2026 Tour Dates | Select dates with support from Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT, and YOTUMA:
August 18 – Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall With Visitant August 19 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade With Visitant and Yotuma August 21 – Scranton, PA – The Ritz Theater With Visitant and IATT August 22 – Wallingford, CT – Cherry Street Station With Visitant August 23 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall With Visitant August 25 – Louisville, KY – Portal With Visitant August 26 – Atlanta, GA – 529 With Monochromatic Black and Visitant August 27 – Nashville, TN – The Cobra With Monochromatic Black and Visitant August 28 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones With Monochromatic Black and Visitant August 29 – Salisbury, MD – Lurking Class Skate Shop With Monochromatic Black and Visitant August 30 – Charleston, WV – Live at the Shop With Monochromatic Black and Visitant
Dread Cycle, the highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed debut full-length album from Tasmanian death metal devils THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE is out now on all streaming platforms.
The band comments on their most incendiary release to date. “Dread Cycle was created as an amalgamation of what we had built over the years, and a spiritual successor to our latest EP – Voidform. The concept behind the release is one of a never-ending cycle of grief, trauma, anger and growth. This idea is displayed across nine different tracks, topics ranging from family violence and religious blackmail to war and mass starvation. Our aim with this record is to take the listener for a death ride and bring it with us across the world and have it experienced by as many ears/eyes as possible.”
Stream Dread Cycle on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms.
Dread Cycle was released by Bleeding Art Collective, with distribution by Blood Blast Distribution.
Stream select videos from Dread Cycle at the links below:
Catch THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE live on tour with COMPLEXANT: 8/28 – Melbourne @ Evelyn Hotel w/ Orpheus Omega, IRONSTONE, Mortala 8/29 – Hobart @Twisted Lime w/ Orpheus Omega, I See Red, Mutating Utopia
Dread Cycle was produced by Chris Themelco and mastered by the world-renowned Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. The album was written by THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE with lyrics by Shawn Wells.
Line-up:
Stephen Cusato – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals Steven Mason – Rhythm Guitar Alastair Boon – Bass/Backing Vocals Luke Tucker – Lead Guitar Nick Machin – Drums Luke Sanderson – Drums Shawn Wells – Lead Vocals
Nuclear Winter Records is proud to announce the release of River of Slumber, the debut album from Greek death metal band CASKET DWELLER, set for release on October 22nd, 2026 on CD format (LP and tape version to follow later).
The first single “Voodoo Incants” is streaming at THIS LOCATION.
Hailing from Athens, Greece, CASKET DWELLER deliver a deeply rooted take on traditional death metal. Formed in 2022, the band quickly established itself within the Greek underground through a series of live appearances across the country.
From the beginning, CASKET DWELLER have built their identity around more than just music: their visual aesthetic draws heavily from classic horror cinema of the 1940s and gothic literature, influences that also permeate the atmosphere of River of Slumber, creating a world where darkness, decay and heavy riffs come together.
The band’s debut album is a tribute to the foundations of death metal while maintaining a strong sense of personality. Built around memorable, riff-driven compositions, River of Slumber showcases a band with a clear understanding of the genre’s traditions and the ability to transform those influences into songs that flow naturally from start to finish.
While the production carries the unmistakable imprint of the Swedish death metal school, the album’s musical DNA reaches further, incorporating elements from the classic Florida scene and the heavier Dutch tradition. Echoes of bands such as Death, Pestilence and Asphyx can be found throughout the record, not through imitation but through a shared appreciation for powerful riffs, dynamic arrangements and songwriting that puts the song at the center.
With a careful balance between crushing passages, darker atmospheres and more melodic moments, River of Slumber presents CASKET DWELLER as a new force within the contemporary old school death metal movement. A band focused on the essentials: memorable riffs, strong compositions and the timeless appeal of death metal.
Track-list:
Chapters
Dust Off the Shovel
He Rows
Fangs of the Vampire
Creatures of the Night
Embalming Slime
Burnt at the Stake
Voodoo Incants
Requiem
Line-up:
George Karvouniaris – Guitars Chris Pallas – Bass Vangelis Deligiorgis – Drums/Vocals
Tampa Death Fest returns to the legendary Brass Mug for its 8th annual edition on September 4th and 5th, 2026, delivering one of the strongest underground death‑metal weekends in Florida.
This year’s lineup fuses rising underground brutality with veteran icons. Friday, September 4th will erupt with Syndicate, Eroguro Phantasmagore, Homicyde, Unholy Disciple, Leprosy, Sacrilous, Viogression, and Foreverless. While Saturday, Sept 5th crushes with Grave Filth, Ramtha, Gouted Corpse, Coathanger Abortion, Sapraemia, Gangrenesia (Puerto Rico), Must Not Kill, and Tampalegends Nasty Savage closing out the night.
As one of the bands that helped ignite Florida’s extreme‑metal movement in the mid‑80s, Nasty Savage remains a cornerstone of the scene and a perfect headliner for a weekend built on pure aggression. If you crave real deathmetal, raw, heavy, and unfiltered, the kind Tampa helped define, this is one of 2026’s essential weekends. Two nights. Zero filler. Maximum brutality. See you in the pit.
Formed in 1988, Viogression rose from the Midwest underground with early demos that led to their acclaimed debut, Expound & Exhort (1991), earning them a world tour with Deathand Pestilence. After Passage (1994) and a long hiatus, the band returned with A Pure Formality (2014), reigniting their momentum and live presence. They pushed forward with 3rd Stage of Decay (2022) before crafting their fourth album, Thaumaturgic Veil (2025), praised for blending old‑school brutality with cerebral, metaphysical themes. The record marks a bold new chapter in Viogression’s evolving legacy.
Nasty Savage is a thrash metal band from Brandon, Florida, that became well known for the wild and theatrical stage antics of frontman “Nasty” Ronnie Galetti. During the band’s early years, Galetti gained a reputation for his high-energy performances, which famously included smashing television sets over his head onstage.
The group’s debut album, featuring the standout track “XXX,” was recorded at Progressive Music in Tampa and helped secure a deal with the influential metal label Metal Blade Records. Nasty Savage released four albums between 1983 and 1989 before disbanding.
Following years of reunion rumors, the band returned with the album Psycho Psycho in 2004, marking their comeback with a collection of new material. Since then, Nasty Savage has continued to perform select live shows while maintaining its legacy as a cult favorite in the thrash metal scene. In October 2024, the band released its latest studio album, Jeopardy Room.
Imagine horror, blood, and gore splattered across a heaping dose of true old‑school death metal, shoved into a meatgrinder and served with a smile. This is Leprosy. Exhumed in 1988, Leprosy is a Death/Splatter Gore metal force hailing from the Pittsburgh “Steel City” underground. Over the decades, they’ve shared the stage with giants including Napalm Death, Cannibal Corpse, Malevolent Creation, Forbidden, Entombed, Venom Inc, Exodus, Deicide, and many more, earning their reputation as one of Pennsylvania’s most enduring and blood‑soaked extreme‑metal acts.
Gangrenesia is an active, slamming brutal death metal band from Caguas, Puerto Rico, formed in 2022 and known for their ultra‑violent gore themes, hyper‑percussive slam riffs, and extreme vocal brutality. They’ve quickly become one of Puerto Rico’s most vicious new extreme metal exports, releasing multiple singles, demos, and EPs that have circulated heavily in the slam/brutal‑death underground.
Recent WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA 2026 National Finalists! Ramtha is an extreme metal band from St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, known for fusing death metal, thrash, grind and hardcore into a high‑intensity hybrid sound. Active since 2022, the band has carved out a distinct identity within Florida’s extreme metal scene.
They’ve released two EPs, Void Tyrant (2023) and Through Eyes of Death (2024), and are currently developing a third EP slated for 2026. Ramtha has earned a reputation for explosive live performances, frequently hitting Tampa’s Brass Mug and sharing stages with major acts such as Exhorder, Crypta, Worm, Gruesome, Artillery, Killing Addiction, Bandit, Gillian Carter, Dayglo Abortions, and Hong Kong Fck You. With momentum continuing to build, the band remains a rising force in the underground.
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