REVIEW: CORPSIA – GENOCIDES IN THE NAME OF GOD

June 26, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

REVIEW: CORPSIA – GENOCIDES IN THE NAME OF GOD by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

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Brazilian thrash trio Corpsia have unleashed their debut album ‘Genocides In The Name Of God’. Following this release they are bringing their fierce sounds to Europe in September to unveil their new songs in the live setting, so 2017 looks to be a big and busy year for them.

The first single and opening track ‘Purgatory Scum’ begins with a dark and eerie acoustic guitar intro which builds in suspense before it all kicks off with pounding drums and fast furious riffs. This is a strong and powerful start to the debut with killer guitar work.

The title track is brilliantly belligerent and charges on throughout with great heavy rhythms and effective drums to accompany that are perfect for headbanging along too. This is simply crushing.

‘Holochrist’ again revisits the sinister vibes of the opener with creepy guitar work before going into full thrash mode, with hard-hitting riffs and strong consistent instrumentation, as seen throughout the album. The stand out ‘Snakes’ features resonant riffs and great tones. It has all the key elements of a top metal track and contains some of the best and memorable guitar work.

Closing song ‘Returns’ is a hefty slab of finely crafted thrash and may be one of their strongest offerings yet, making a powerful end to this debut.

This is a coherent and consistent debut album which has a lot of aggression and force behind it, which should appeal to both old school thrash and modern thrash fans as it embraces both. Corpsia should be proud of this full-length as it’s a strong release and it will be exciting to see what they produce next and how they expand.

SCORE: 3.5/5

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GRAVE PLEASURES ink worldwide deal with Century Media Records, new album “Motherblood” announced for autumn 2017, album artwork revealed!

June 26, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

(artwork by Tekla Valy)

GRAVE PLEASURES have finished the recording of their eagerly awaited second studio album, “Motherblood”, recorded at Orgone Studios in the UK (Ghost/Paradise Lost/Ulver). It has been scheduled to a worldwide release for late September/early October 2017 on Century Media Records.

Risen from the ashes of Beastmilk, GRAVE PLEASURES features the writing talents of Mat McNerney (Hexvessel, Beastmilk, Code, DHG) and Juho Vanhanen (Oranssi Pazuzu, Atomikylä). Their new record embraces their apocalyptic roots while taking their raw sound and songwriting to fierce new heights.

“Motherblood” features stunningly fresh artwork by Finnish artist Tekla Vály. Their visual language is every bit as strong as the musical essence of GRAVE PLEASURES, underlining their obsessively bold and independent aesthetics.

Mat McNerney comments on the signing:
“Jens came out to see our show in Sweden at the end of last year and enjoyed it so much he made it clear that he wanted to work with us. For me that’s the greatest way to work with a label, to hang out with the people involved, to be friends and to enjoy good music together. That way it’s much more than a business relationship to us. It becomes part of the experience of why we do this. It’s very comforting to know that we will have the best, most hard-working and friendliest team working on our record. We’re proud to be a part of their family with Grave Pleasures.”

Century Media’s A&R Jens Prueter says:
““It’s a pleasure to welcome Grave Pleasures on Century Media. There are not too many artists who have enough talent and visions for being involved in very different bands such as Hexvessel, Oranssi Pazuzu and Grave Pleasures. And it’s always great to work with a group of friends and like-minded spirits. Thanks to the entire band and their manager Andy Farrow!”

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(photo by Kim Sølve)

Mat McNerney comments on the albums concept and music:

“Like the great sacrament of ancient times that was the blood sacrifice of the mother, we too have laid down our most holy flesh at your feet. This record, which is a bold re-definition of death-rock and our totemic challenge to our pretenders, shall be our most grand and sordid testament. If you have never danced with the skeletons, then this album is your gateway drug to all the nihilistic pleasures of the grave. Apocalyptic post-punk never sounded so desperately bleak and wild yet never grinned so maniacally and writhed so fervently with tongues that whip the tombs. The Kali figure of our cover is the eternal icon of nuclear fear. She presides over the religion of an apocalyptic future. A desolate future we proudly celebrate with caustic music of the most furious punk. Come imbibe and wash your mind in our Motherblood. We’re dancing in the lion’s mouth. The elevator only goes down.”
GRAVE PLEASURES line-up:
Mat McNerney – Vocals
Juho Vanhanen – Guitars
Aleksi Kiiskilä – Guitars
Valtteri Arino – Bass
Rainer Tuomikanto – Drums

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THE HAUNTED – “Strength In Numbers” album details; “Brute Force” single/video online!

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Swedish Thrash Metallers THE HAUNTED are geared up to kick off the promotional campaign for their upcoming, 9^th studio album effort entitled “Strength In Numbers”. Recorded at Parlour Studios in the UK with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, The Exploited), the album will be released worldwide via Century Media Records on August 25^th, 2017 and it’s time to reveal the first details about the release…

The album’s first single for the merciless and in-your-face track “Brute Force” is debuting today, so check it out in a video produced by Oscar Dziedziela / OD Visual here:

THE HAUNTED checked in to comment on the track as follows: “We’re very excited to finally be able to air our first single from the new album “Strength In Numbers” and let it set the tone for the brutality of the album. “Brute Force” is one of those songs written in the early stage of making the album and shows our hunger to make new music, uncompromising, unforgiving and just to the point.”

The artwork for “Strength In Numbers” was once again created by THE HAUNTED’s longtime designer Andreas Pettersson and the album’s tracklisting reads as follows:

THE HAUNTED – “Strength In Numbers”:
1. Fill The Darkness With Black
2. Brute Force
3. Spark
4. Preachers Of Death
5. Strength In Numbers
6. Tighten The Noose
7. This Is The End
8. The Fall
9. Means To An End
10. Monuments

The album’s limited edition Mediabook CD version will additionally include the bonus tracks “Illusions” and “Sinister”, expanded layouts as well as 3 stickers. “Strength In Numbers” will also be available on 180gr. vinyl in various editions:

Black LP (Unlimited), Silver LP (200x copies / Sweden) and Clear LP (300x Copies / USA).
And last but not least, a strictly limited Deluxe LP package will be available from CM Distro / CM Webshop in Europe. This very special edition is limited to 500x copies on transparent red coloured vinyl and comes with a printed guitar tablature book, a poster, a set of 3 guitar-picks and the entire album on CD as bonus. Grab it before it’s too late!

Pre-order the album in its various physical formats from CM Distro here: https://smarturl.it/BruteForceCMDistro
Or digitally here: https://smarturl.it/TheHauntedBruteForce
A video teaser from the album’s recording sessions can be seen here:https://youtu.be/sWHJnmXxfFY

A list of the upcoming live dates announced so far for THE HAUNTED in support of “Strength In Numbers” can be found here:

THE HAUNTED – Live 2017:
31.08.2017 Oslo (Norway) – Blå
01.09.2017 Stavanger (Norway) – Folken
02.09.2017 Bergen (Norway) – Hulen
08.09.2017 Örebro (Sweden) – Frimis Salonger + Witchery
09.09.2017 Linköping (Sweden) – Backstage + Witchery
15.09.2017 Borlänge (Sweden) – Liljan
16.09.2017 Sundsvall (Sweden) – Club Destroyer
21.09.2017 Göteborg (Sweden) – Pustervik + Witchery
22.09.2017 Stockholm (Sweden) – Debaser Strand + Witchery
23.09.2017 Malmö (Sweden) – KB + Witchery
29.09.2017 Hultsfred (Sweden) – Mörkaste Småland Festival
30.09.2017 Eskilstuna (Sweden) – Loket
07.10.2017 Hoogeveen (The Netherlands) – Graveland Fest
More dates coming soon…

THE HAUNTED’s latest album “Exit Wounds” (2015) was highly praised as a return to form and managed to enter international sales charts upon release as follows: Germany # 64, Finland # 15, Switzerland # 100, Sweden # 32, USA # 151 Top Current Albums, USA # 5 Heatseekers.

THE HAUNTED line-up:
Marco Aro – Vocals
Jensen – Guitars
Ola Englund – Guitars
Jonas Björler – Bass
Adrian Erlandsson – Drums
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DEAD LORD – first single off “In Ignorance We Trust” album out now; cover artwork and tracklist revealed

June 26, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

The pre-order for DEAD LORD’s third studio album “In Ignorance We Trust”, scheduled to be released on August 25^th, has started. Accordingly, the record’s first single is out now too. “Reruns”, song #3 on the album, is a very fine example for what you can expect from these Swedish road warriors on “In Ignorance We Trust”: Real rock music – straight, strong and honest.

The static video of “Reruns” can be checked here:

If you want to stream “Reruns” and pre-order the album, which was recorded with Ola Ersfjord at Cuervo Recording Service in Madrid, Spain, in the format of your choice, then follow this link: http://smarturl.it/DeadLordIIWT

You can chose between he regular jewelcase version, the limited Digipak version (with bonus material and patch), the LP version (180 gram vinyl, special vinyl mastering, inlay and double-sided poster) or the digital download.

The LP version is offered in the following vinyl colours:
Black vinyl: unlimited
Transparent-magenta vinyl: limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at CM Distro
Petrol-green vinyl: limited to 200 copies, available at various online stores
Mint-coloured vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively sold by the band
Orange vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at EMP and Nuclear Blast

DEAD LORD’s Hakim Krim, who designed the artwork for “In Ignorance We Trust”, commented on the cover as follows: “This album is a buffet filled with goodness-oozing nuggets of facemeltivity. What better way to top it off, than with some flamed fruit for dessert? Cheers!”

DEAD LORD – “In Ignorance We Trust” tracklist:
1. Ignorance
2. Too Late
3. Reruns
4. Leave Me Be
5. The Glitch
6. Kill Them All
7. Never Die
8. Part Of Me
9. They!
10. Darker Times

And make well sure to check out DEAD LORD live on their upcoming dates…

DEAD LORD live 2017:
SA 24.06.2017 Zürich (Switzerland) – Wasteland Fest
TH 29.06.2017 Madrid (Spain) – Wurlitzer Ballroom
FR 30.06.2017 Oviedo (Spain) – Stone Fest
SA 01.07.2017 Porto (Portugal) – Cave 45
SU 02.07.2017 Cascais/Lisbon (Portugal) – Stairway Club
FR 14.07.2017 Balingen (Germany) – Bang Your Head Festival
SA 15.07.2017 Liedolsheim (Germany) – Sunny Side Festival
SU 16.07.2017 Lichtenvoorde (The Netherlands) – Zwarte Cross Festival
WE 26.07.2017 München (Germany) – Free & Easy Festival
TH 27.07.2017 Lichtenfels (Germany) – Paunchy Cats
SA 29.07.2017 Essen (Germany) – Nord Open Air [early show!]
SA 29.07.2017 Rengsdorf (Germany) – Rock The Forest Festival
FR 11.08.2017 Hinterschmiding (Germany) – Fast Open Air
SA 12.08.2017 Königs Wusterhausen (Germany) – Bergfunk Open Air [early show!]
SA 12.08.2017 Plattenburg (Germany) – Aqua Maria Summer Festival
SA 09.09.2017 Raismes (France) – Raismes Fest
More dates to be announced soon…

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The Dead Soul Communion Release Debut Video “Suicide Lullaby”

June 24, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

The Dead Soul Communion is a brand new project from Ex-Devilment founder Daniel Finch. The band also features Steve Harris (British Lion) and ex-Dearly Beheaded drummer Simon Dawson.

They have released their debut video for “Suicide Lullaby”. The first track is taken from the band self-released and self-titled debut album being released on 28th July. The graphic video was directed and shot by Machete 88. “It depicts a struggling alcoholic who battles his demons, which is very close to my own life” said Finch, who recently gave up drinking, to live a sober life.

You can check out the dark video below:

The album took two years to write and record, and was recorded at Finch’s home studio Seventh Wave Studios.

Lyrically the album talks about internal struggles, love, relationships, suicide, self-destruction, acts of violence, war and mental illness.

You can pre-order the album from www.deadsoulcommunion.bigcartel.com and also receive an instant download and stream of the album.

LINE UP:

Daniel Finch – guitars, vocals, keys (ex 13 candles, ex pain control, ex devilment)

Edwin Mascorn – vocals (psychosism, immortal empire)

Paul Jensen – keys, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (devil’s music)

Kev Jackson – bass (synaptik, ex d-void)

Simon Dawson – drums(ex dearly beheaded, ex one minute silence, british lion)

Marc Hoyland – additional keys (heathen deity, 13 Candles)

guitar solos – Dan Jackson(ex devilment)

Find out more:

https://soundcloud.com/deadsoulcommunion2017

https://facebook.com/thedeadsoulcommunion

“For You” promo Video https://youtu.be/d_Az0CQBE_I

Pre Order CD http://www.deadsoulcommunion.bigcartel.com/product/cd-album

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LAST PHARAOH sign worldwide deal with PURE STEEL RECORDS

June 24, 2017 darkartconspiracy Leave a comment

LAST PHARAOH from the USA have signed a worldwide deal with PURE STEEL RECORDS for their upcoming debut album.

The band plays classic melodic US metal with epic elements. Their sound is characterized by the melodic and powerful voice of Tommy, which will drive water into the eyes of any fan. This is completed by excellent guitar work by shredmaster Ron and by the pressing rhythm group – Michael on bass and Ed on the drums. Everything flows together in catchy and powerful songs, which are played in the absolute highest league. The band members have many years of experience, both in the studio and live, which is clearly heard in the songs and the sound of the band. Their debut album is currently in the works so you can prepare yourself for a masterpiece of precious metal.

Bandstatment:
“Last Pharaoh is very excited to announce our signing with Pure Steel Records. We are proud to be joining the brotherhood and working together with this amazing label. Stay tuned for the release of our first full length record, “The Mantle Of Spiders!!”

More News coming soon.

LINE-UP:
Ron Toth (Symphony of Shred, Tothic, Jakob’s Tier) – guitars
Tommy Santangelo (Rune Angel, Reaper) – vocals
Michael James (Seventh Calling, Lugosis Needle) – bass
Ed Shelinsky (Sanction, Sinister, Soundquake) – drums

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