Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the signing and upcoming release of Apocryphal Verse, the highly anticipated new album from death metal powerhouse ADUANTEN. Featuring members of acclaimed acts Obsequiae, Vex, Panopticon, and Horrendous, ADUANTEN delivers a blistering yet sorrowful masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Apocryphal Verse is set for release on October 24th.
Born from a desire to explore the darker, more aggressive side of melodic death metal, ADUANTEN’s music is a relentless storm of punishing riffs and intricate melodies. While the band’s sonic foundation is built on ferocity, their sound is imbued with a profound sense of melancholic beauty, creating a unique and captivating atmosphere. The band’s lineage, including drummer Eoghan McCloskey of Obsequiae, ensures a level of musicianship and compositional depth that will immediately resonate with fans of sophisticated extreme metal.
On Apocryphal Verse, ADUANTEN masterfully blends the searing aggression of classic death metal with the atmospheric introspection of melodic black metal. Tracks on the album weave a narrative of decay and despair, driven by a maelstrom of intricate guitar work and a pummeling rhythm section. The album’s lyrical themes of destruction, sorrow, and hopelessness are perfectly mirrored in its dynamic and emotionally charged soundscapes.
Apocryphal Verse will be available on all major streaming platforms, as well as physical formats, on October 24th.
Fans of Dissection, Sacramentum, and Obsequiae will find ADUANTEN’s new offering to be an essential addition to their collection.
SLYTHER return with their brand new single, “Flask N’ Bone”, offering another fierce taste of their upcoming debut album “Chronicles of Despair”, due out October 10th via Time To Kill Records. The track sees the Italian thrashers firing on all cylinders, delivering a whirlwind of cutting riffs, hardcore-fueled aggression and infectious groove.With “Flask N’ Bone”, SLYTHER sharpen the contrast between razor-edged thrash precision and the wild, unhinged energy of crossover. The single channels the ferocity of Overkill while injecting the irreverent spirit of Municipal Waste, capturing the band’s ability to honor thrash tradition while pushing it forward with a raw, youthful intensity.
The band comment:
“’Flask N’ Bone’ – Remorse, self-destruction, and the emptiness left by a corrupted conscience . Opening the concept album Chronicles of Despair, Flask N’ Bone tells the downward spiral of a corrupt lawyer, a symbol of power wielded without justice or ethics. The turning point comes with the suicide of a mother to whom he denied custody of her child and any means of support, marking the beginning of an emotional collapse where guilt becomes overwhelming. Crushed by the weight of his actions, the protagonist seeks refuge in alcohol and addiction, spiraling into a self-destructive cycle that leads to depression and ultimately suicide. Yet even this final act offers no redemption: he realizes that nothing will erase the harm he has caused. Within the album’s broader narrative, Flask N’ Bone introduces a deeply personal reflection on the abuse of power and the failure to leave behind anything meaningful. The very title “Flask and Bone” becomes a symbol of the emptiness he leaves behind: no values, no legacy, just the physical remains of a life marked by moral decay”.
“Chronicles of Despair” is a powerful and visceral concept album that explores, track by track, the darkest tensions of the human soul and contemporary society. In a world marked by war, corruption, media manipulation, and existential crisis, the album unfolds a journey that moves from despair to inner awakening, tackling pressing themes with raw, direct, and emotionally charged language.
The journey begins with “Flask N’ Bone”, an intense narrative of self-destruction and remorse, portraying a corrupt lawyer haunted by guilt—a symbol of a conscience that finds no peace. From there, the album expands into a collective dimension with “Madness”, a denunciation of nuclear war insanity, and “Shut The Fuck Up”, a rebellious track targeting disinformation and the dominance of media power.
“Violent Fist” gives voice to the blind rage that fuels conflict, while “Visions” pulls the listener into the haunting realm of sleep paralysis—a metaphor for the unconscious fears triggered by global tension. The inner journey turns more intimate with “Memories”, a melancholic instrumental that evokes childhood recollections and lost innocence.
“Awake-4” marks a turning point: a painful awakening from nostalgia, necessary to confront harsh reality. The final chapter, “The Sleepwalker”, closes the album with a powerful allegory of insecurity and illusion, culminating in a clear and resonant message:
“Awake from the lies, pursue the good, and never surrender.”
“Chronicles of Despair” is a scream, a reflection, and a call for awareness. An emotional chronicle of the afflictions of our time, but also an invitation to inner resistance.
Tracklist:
1. Flask N’ Bone 2. Madness 3. Shut The Fuck Up 4. Violent Fist 5. Visions 6. Memories 7. Awake-4 8. The Sleepwalker
SLYTHER is a young thrash/crossover band hailing from Pescara, Italy, and active since 2020. Formed by musicians born between 2005 and 2007, the group delivers a direct, high-energy sound rooted in modern thrash with strong crossover influences.
Since 2022, SLYTHER has been active on the live circuit, performing at major events such as the Day 0 of Frantic Fest 2023 and sharing the stage with well-known names in the Italian underground like Game Over and Fingernails. Among their first releases is the single “Shut The Fuck Up” (July 2023), which has surpassed 10,000 streams and offers a taste of the debut album currently in the works.
Shortly after the release of their most recent studio album Knightclub, FEUERSCHWANZ are back with another highlight! Today, the band unleashes the powerful Epic rendition of “Valhalla” – reimagining this infectious anthem, featuring metal queen Doro, through a majestic new orchestral lens, elevating the song’s theatrical drama and empowering message to a whole new, opulent level.
“Valhalla (Epic Edition)” is cut from the limited editions of the new album Knightclub (#2 on the Official German Album Charts), which was released on August 22 via Napalm Records. Having undergone an impressive transformation in recent years, FEUERSCHWANZ are more successful and in demand than ever after 20 years as a band and multiple #1 albums. Their participation in the German pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 brought them to the attention of millions and gained massive media recognition far beyond genre boundaries, and now with the release of Knightclub, the medieval heroes continue to prove their versatility.
Fans can experience the new songs live this October, when FEUERSCHWANZ hits the road with LORD OF THE LOST on their huge LORDS OF FYRE co-headline tour (dates below)!
With Knightclub, FEUERSCHWANZ released their first studio album with an English title – and for the first time, several tracks feature English lyrics. Knightclub is characterized by catchy hits, absolute party mood, great anthems and hard metal riffs. Once again, the band manages to incorporate their unmistakable humor into songs bursting with energy.
Produced by Simon Michael (Subway to Sally) and mastered by Jacob Hansen (Evergrey, Arch Enemy, Volbeat), Knightclub features artwork by Peter Sallai (Powerwolf, Sabaton, Saxon, Hammerfall).
FEUERSCHWANZ about the album: “Knightclub – for us, it’s a consistent continuation of our previous albums, taken to the next level both thematically and musically! Expect something truly epic, wild, and downright crazy! This album has something for everyone: fans of grand fantasy, heroic tales, and all-out partying, as well as lovers of massive guitar riffs and lively folk instruments. Become part of the Knightclub and join us on this next step of our unparalleled journey!”
What began as a farewell has become a resurrection.
Lost and Amsterdamned, the debut EP from the Netherlands’ one-man Black/Death Metal project, El Muerto, is set for release on November 21!
The official video for the EP’s first single, “Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch),” is available at:
El Muerto was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that even in the shadows, something can still survive.
El Muerto is the alter ego of a multi-instrumentalist whose journey spans continents, from the underground metal scene of Mexico (Sekhmet) to experimental projects in Australia (Conscious Comma), now anchored in the Dutch landscape. With Lost and Amsterdamned, he delivers a fiercely collaborative black/death metal EP shaped by the frostbitten influence of Immortal, the grim atmosphere of Darkthrone and Mgła, and the progressive shadows of Opeth and Emperor.
Driven by guitar-forward compositions and visceral vocals, the record balances old-school extremity with cinematic vision. Each track is both a personal exorcism and a descent into archetypal horror, as described by below by El Muerto.
“A Song for Ran” – A melancholic invocation of the Norse sea goddess, casting despair into the sea’s cold embrace. Melodic and mournful, it drifts between surrender and transcendence beneath crashing waves and whispered death. Where the final rest in the most peaceful as well.
“Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)” – A theatrical black metal tale of the witch-queen reigning from a tower of obsidian. Ritualistic, grand, and venomously lyrical, it reads like folklore soaked in blood and fire. Betrayal, treason and lies.
“Lich King” – A blighted anthem of death’s dominion. With imagery of skeletal monarchs and ruined worlds, it’s a march into the void, full of oppressive riffing and funereal dread.
“Blood Crypt” – The EP’s most venomous moment: a burial rite soaked in bile and loathing. A brutal poem of closure through decay, it turns memory into rot, laying ghosts to rest in a cathedral of scorn.
“Ghosts of Torment” – An inner war against unseen forces. This track is a descent into madness where haunting spirits represent trauma, anxiety, and mental illness. Dissonant and despairing, it’s a song about being torn from within—and haunted from without.
“Wolves of Den Haag” – Inspired by the real-life cannibalistic murder of Dutch statesman Johan de Witt in 1672, this track uses historical horror to reflect modern betrayal and societal rage. Gnarled riffs and spectral tension echo through The Hague’s ghost-soaked streets.
Each song speaks in the language of metal, but beneath the corpse paint and distortion lies something deeply human—anguish, defiance, and ultimately, release.
Each of these songs reflects personal trauma through the lens of myth, horror, and metal’s harshest language turning lived experience into sonic ritual. Lost and Amsterdamned no longer marks an ending. It is a violent testament of survival, memory, and transformation. A cathartic howl from the pit—and the sound of someone crawling out of it.
The album’s rhythm section features guest musicians from international metal acts, such as downunder’s Norse and Europe’s Adarrak.
Mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios in Sweden and mastered by Ricardo Botello. Recorded in studios across the Netherlands.
Hot on the heels of their latest studio album “Plead The Fifth” (released in July via ROAR here), Austria’s high-voltage glam metal renegades Mädhouse turn the volume all the way up with their explosive new video for “Mad To The Bone”.
The track and video are a full-throttle showcase of the band’s identity: raw riffs, wild energy, and pure sleaze, attitude and hooks that cut deep. Visually and sonically, “Mad To The Bone” distills everything Mädhouse stand for: unapologetic, untamed, and impossible to ignore. Step into the Mädhouse, and see why glam will never die!
Drawing inspiration from legendary acts like Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Ratt, Mädhouse blends the raw energy of classic glam metal with a modern hard rock edge. Their sound is unmistakable—gritty riffs, anthemic choruses, and an unapologetic attitude that demand attention. Since their debut, the band has continuously evolved while staying true to their wild, rebellious spirit. “Plead The Fifth” pushes the boundaries even further with heavier riffs, bolder lyrics, and an electrifying presence.
Known for their explosive live performances and larger-than-life stage presence, Mädhouse continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The current line-up features Tommy Lovelace on vocals, Mikky Stixx and Thommy Black on guitars and backing vocals, Rickey Dee on bass, and Bobby B Bastard on drums. Together, they keep the spirit of glam metal alive, delivering high-octane rock that never backs down. With “Plead The Fifth”, they prove once again that glam metal is far from dead — it’s louder, bolder, and wilder than ever. Turn up the volume, join the madness, and let rock ‘n’ roll reign!
Time To Kill Records wishes to clarify that, regarding the album “Unholy” by PYREXIA, it holds the exclusive license for Europe, granted by Gravitas Entertainment, the band’s official label. Time To Kill Records values transparency and wishes to emphasize the respect and friendship that connect the two labels.
Time To Kill Records is then proud to announce the release of “Unholy”, the brand new full-length from New York death metal legends PYREXIA, now available in all European territories.
Originally unleashed in demo form through Unique Leader Records (titled “Unholy Requiem”), “Unholy” has now been completely re-recorded, re-mixed, and re-imagined. The result is an unrelenting, monstrously heavy assault that reaffirms PYREXIA’s status as one of the most enduring and uncompromising forces in the global death metal underground. Crushing riffs, punishing grooves and a brutal yet clear production combine to make “Unholy” a definitive statement in the band’s career.
Adding further depth to the album are guest appearances from some of extreme metal’s most respected names. Ron Kachnic of Malignancy lends his touch to the opening track “Unholy Requiem”, while Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg and Bludgeoned By Deformity brings his unmistakable presence to “Wrath”. The legendary Doug Cerrito, known for his work with Suffocation and Hate Eternal, appears on “The Anointed”, solidifying “Unholy” as an album steeped in the spirit of death metal’s most uncompromising traditions.
Guitarist Chris Basile comments:
“This is probably the most accomplished PYREXIA album I’ve ever worked on. It finally has the production it deserves. It’s a journey into the seven chambers of hell.”
The official lyric video of “The Anointed” is streaming HERE.
Tracklist:
1. Unholy Requiem 2. Angels of Gomorrah 3. Wrath 4. The Anointed 5. Path of Disdain 6. The Fall of Eden 7. Blood to Ash 8. A Moment of Violence
“This album is destined to adorn many Best-Of lists very high up at the end of 2025. All hail the goat!” ALBUM OF THE MONTH – ROCK HARD MAGAZINE
“More atmosphere and dramatic depth than ever before!” METAL HAMMER
“It is undeniable that Year Of The Goat can boast their strongest release to date!”
“Never before has the dead – and especially femininity – been thought of more beautifully!” METAL1
“An artistic masterpiece!” SONIC SEDUCER
Six long years since their previous offering, Swedish occult rock masters YEAR OF THE GOAT finally return with their fourth studio album Trivia Goddess, arriving this Friday, September 12th on Napalm Records!
In anticipation of the much-acclaimed record‘s release, YEAR OF THE GOAT will not only embark on an album release tour starting this weekend in Sweden (find all upcoming dates listed below), but have unveiled the title track “Trivia Goddess” alongside an official music video! On this majestic yet evil single, the band takes listeners into “the great noise”, when over the course of 8 years 280 people were accused, convicted, and executed for the crime of witchcraft.
With “Trivia Goddess”, YEAR OF THE GOAT provides a haunting soundtrack for this dark age, invoking Hekate – the Greek goddess of witchcraft, the mother of all witches, the “Trivia Goddess” herself – paying homage to all those lost souls.
About the new video clip the band comments:
“Many have told us they wanted a bloody revenge in the end of The Power of Eve video, the girls who were about to be burnt for witchcraft should have had their revenge, they said. We‘re saving the blood for last, when running out of video budget you make a low budget horror film themed video that gives the term witch hunt a new meaning. They‘re coming for you! Run!!!”
Following the opening installations of the band‘s album trilogy, the award-winning “Angels Necropolis” (2012), and the much-acclaimed “Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis” (2019), Trivia Goddess ventures off on its own unique detour. Inspired by the most harrowing moments in women‘s history, Trivia Goddess sees the Norrköping, Sweden-based dark rock collective delve deep into the stories of real women, devalued as the lesser sex by churches and by men of a petty god, rising up against the real structures of evil in the world, in true Satanic fashion.
Mixed by Tom Dalgety at Psalm Studios, Wiltshire, UK, and mastered by Magnus Lindberg / Magnus Lindberg Productions, YEAR OF THE GOAT returns to the scene more majestic, epic and melodic, while also sounding more evil than ever. The wait for a new studio album was worth it, as Trivia Goddess, driven by the dark sounds of the 60s and 70s, sees the band doubling down on all expectations, showcasing their many facets with grandeur. Bow down to the Trivia Goddess from the one and only YEAR OF THE GOAT!
Renowned for their first pumping sing-along rock anthems, the Glam Rock Warriors from Down Under have returned with a powerful, symphonic, heartfelt magnum opus. Drenched in emotion and wrapped in theatrical rock grandeur, “Heaven’s Bell” is a powerful ode to loved ones lost and the promise of reunion beyond the stars.With haunting melodies, heart-piercing vocals, and lyrics that cut deep—“Some days are easy, the nights are hell”—Crosson taps into the raw pulse of grief while lighting the way with hope. A tender farewell turned rock ballad, this is Crosson at their most vulnerable… and most epic.
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