Metal Music News

Bulgarian NSBM outfit 88 release “Black Metal Kampf” via Acclaim Records

24/11/2017

Acclaim Records presents: 88 – “Black Metal Kampf” CD

The NSBM War machine is back with third full-length album! Eight tracks with raw sound and uncompromising aggression! Lyrics against the mind enslavement and the plagues in our world. Released on CD and Digital albums exclusively by Acclaim Records. Official T-shirt will be released soon as well!

1. Brainwashed by Hollywood
2. Kill the Depraved Soul
3. Media Enslavement
4. Plaguebringers
5. Slave Mentality Factories
6. Stay Awake!
7. War Against the Brainwashing
8. You Are Not Their Slave

http://acclaimrecords.com/

Russian Pagan Metallers Arkona release teaser from upcoming album

22/11/2017

Russia's leading and finest pagan metal band Arkona, who are set to release their brand new album Khram on January 19th 2018 with Napalm Records, have just unveiled a first teaser and exclusive album preview! Get your ears on this first sneak peak, featuring all tracks from Arkona's upcoming album right HERE!

A Khram, the Russian word for temple, is shrouded in natural mysticism slumbering behind nocturnal treetops, yet open to everyone. The sincerity and depth that binds all five band members together resonates in the sumptuously dark cover artwork and front-lady Masha`s lyrics, that are written in her own blood (which is also part of the artwork)! Arkona may have used sound samples in their early days, but nowadays cellos, brass parts, wind instruments and throat singing are recorded live meticulously and flow naturally into the band's harsh metal tunes: King-sized songs effortlessly shift from blackened pagan metal masterpieces to epic tracks with crystal-clear melodies and piano infusions. So better mark your calendars for January 19th 2018, as Arkona’s Khram is an exuberant and demanding affair that defies genre boundaries with untameable spirit!

Coming as CD Digi Pack, Digital Download and LP Gatefold editions, Khram is now available to pre-order HERE!

1. Mantra (Intro)
2. Shtorm
3. Tseluya zhizn'
4. Rebionok bez imeni
5. Khram
6. V pogonie za beloj ten'yu
7. V ladonyah bogov
8. Volchitsa
9. Mantra (Outro)

In support of their upcoming album, Arkona will be heavily touring in early 2018, including an extensive European tour with Korpiklaani, Heidevolk, Trollfest & many more!

Make sure to catch Arkona live and on the following dates:

01.02.2018 - SI - Winter Days of Metal Festival
02.02.2018 - HR - Zagreb / Boogaloo
03.02.2018 - RS - Novi Sad / SKC Fabrika
04.02.2018 - RO - Cluj Napoca / From Space
08.02.2018 - GR - Athens / Kytarro Live
09.02.2018 - GR - Thesalonniki / Eightball

10.02.2018 - BG - Sofia / Mixtape 5
11.02.2018 - RO - Bucharest / Fabrica
24.03.2018 - RU - Moscow / RED
30.03.2018 - RU - St.Petersburg / Aurora
28.04.2018 - SE - Stockholm Slaughter

with KORPIKLAANI, HEIDEVOLK & TROLLFEST:

15.02.2018 - BE - Antwerpen / Trix
16.02.2018 - DE - Hamburg / Markthalle
17.02.2018 - DE - Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 2
18.02.2018 - NL - Amsterdam / Melkweg
20.02.2018 - FR - Paris / Elysée Montmartre
21.02.2018 - FR - Nantes / Stereolux
22.02.2018 - FR - Toulouse / Le Bikini

23.02.2018 - ES - Madrid / Sala BUT
24.02.2018 - ES - Barcelona / Salamandra 1
25.02.2018 - FR - Lyon / Transbordeur
27.02.2018 - DE - Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
28.02.2018 - DE - Berlin / Columbia Theater
01.03.2018 - CZ - Prague / Meet Factory
02.03.2018 - DE - München / Backstage

03.03.2018 - DE - Stuttgart / LKA
04.03.2018 - CH - Pratteln / Z7
05.03.2018 - IT - Milano / Magazzini Generali
07.03.2018 - AT - Graz / Orpheum
08.03.2018 - AT - Vienna / SIMM City
09.03.2018 - DE - Leipzig / Hellraiser
10.03.2018 - DE - Geiselwind / Musichall
11.03.2018 - DE - Hannover / Capitol

www.arkona-russia.com
www.facebook.com/pg/arkonarussia
www.napalmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/napalmrecords

Bulgarian Death Metal band Eufobia unveil new music video

21/10/2017

The song "Graveyard" is the third single from the third album of the Bulgarian metal band Eufobia. The album, called simply Eufobia, was released in the autumn of 2016 by Wizard LTD. The video was created by the Bulgarian graphic designer and video director Val Volegna. It was the same artist, who had also made the artwork of the album and the other two videos of the songs "Liquid of Creation" and "Hater".

Eufobia was founded in the city of Sofia by Niki (Guitar & Vocals) and a couple of friends, Steff (Bass & Vocals) and Blago (Drums). They invited later their friend Ivan (Guitar) to join the band and since then no band member has ever been replaced. The first album of Eufobia, called "Insemination", was released in January 2010 by the Romanian label AxaValaha Productions. At the beginning of the following year 2011 the second album "Cup of Mud" was released by the biggest Bulgarian metal label, Wizard LTD, and distributed worldwide by the German company Twilight Vertrieb, which was one of the biggest distributors of metal music in the world.

Eufobia tours regularly across Europe. So far the the band has given more than 200 concerts and has shared the stage with well known bans such as Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Rotting Christ, Kreator, Vader, Immolation, Onslaught, Malevolent Creation, Pyogenesis, Christ Agony, Gorgoroth, Sinister, Broken Hope, Dragonforce, Eluveitie, Keep of Kalessin, E-force, Agathocles, Negura Bunget and Suicidal Angels and many more.

https://www.facebook.com/Eufobia/
http://www.eufobia.com
https://twitter.com/EUFOBIA_BG

Bulgaria's Forgotten Forests to release “Rebirth Beyond / Spirits of the Ash MMX” CD on 8th August

3/8/2017

Acclaim Records exclusively presents:
Forgotten Forests - "Rebirth Beyond / Spirits of the Ash MMX" CD

Tracklist: - "Rebirth Beyond"

1. Entrance
2. Doomed Blazing Star
3. Crimson Morning
4. New Dawn over the Forgotten Forest I
5. New Dawn over the Forgotten Forest II
6. Sapienti Sad
7. Fighting in the Age of Mist
8. Autumn's Leaf
9. Journey to Thy Promised Land
10. Rebirth Beyond

"Spirits of the Ash MMX"

11. Kingdom of Death
12. Final Hope
13. Spirits of the Ash
14. Fateless Time
15. Rise of Fire
16. Nameless Face

Epic and Melodic Death / Doom Metal from Bulgaria!

This release combines "Rebirth Beyond", which is the second album of the band and re-recorded version of the first album "Spirits of the Ash". Sixteen tracks recorded in April 2010, one hour of music.

CD with coloured cover with lyrics and band photos.
Available on CD and digital formats from Acclaim Records' website exclusively
The digital release is also available on Acclaim Records BandCamp page.
YouTube full release stream is also available HERE.

GMA Awards 2016 - Releases of the year (A-E)

30/1/2017

Part 1/5 of releases of the year.

These releases represent national scenes and are not a general 'release of the year' (just to clarify)

Click your flag to see what release this year is considered the best from your national scene of 2016 - these are picked by the editor.

Bulgarian NSBM horde 88 set to release “Failed Brainwasher” this October

17/10/2016

After two years of silence and one year since the last recording sessions, 88 celebrates their 10th year anniversary with a new album!

The album title is “Failed Brainwasher” and contains 10 new tracks:

1. March of Botev
2. A Call for Awakening
3. Niggerized
4. Muslim? Blow Yourself!
5. Mindless Dirty Crowd
6. War is the Way for Purity
7. The Golden Trap
8. Abandoned Border
9. Failed Brainwasher
10. SS marschiert in Feindesland

The album was recorded during October 3-9, 2016 in Phoenix, USA.

A Digipak version, limited to 500 copies will be released by Black Metal Cult records (USA).
Pro Tape version, limited to 200 copies will be released by Southern Plague records (Argentina).

Bulgarian Metallers hereAndNow stream debut album in its entirety‏

9/6/2016

Sofia's (Bulgaria) hereAndNow are streaming debut album "Flipside Story" in its entirety. Visit the link below to stream and / or pre-order the album.
https://hereandnowband.bandcamp.com/releases

"Flipside Story" will be released on June 16.

A new force on the internal metal scene, hereAndNow rages against the ills of society through its music. Stylistically, this is melodic, progressive, modern, and groovy metal. The album was mastered by Swedish producer Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Amon Amarth etc). The album will be available on the band's site and all major online outlets. In addition to the CD, a custom designed flash drive will be available, with maximum quality sound and a subscription to the supporters' area with exclusive making-of material, including pictures, videos, song notations and alternative mixes.

Track List:

1. areYouWithUs
2. toResist
3. forsakeTheSick
4. becauseWeCan
5. rebuildAndDestroy
6. ruinsOfThePast
7. protestMarch
8. theHydra
9. chooseASide
10. spaceElevators
11. There

"The energy stays on full blast throughout their new release."
- JP's Music Blog

"Well executed melodic death metal."
- Can This Even Be Called Music?

www.facebook.com/hereAndNow.mb

Bulgaria's hereAndNow set to release their debut album in June‏

25/5/2016

Sofia's (Bulgaria) hereAndNow will release debut album "Flipside Story" on June 16. Check out the album teaser video at this location. "Flipside Story" is now available for pre-order: https://hereandnowband.bandcamp.com/releases

A new force on the internal metal scene, hereAndNow rages against the ills of society through its music. Stylistically, this is melodic, progressive, modern, and groovy metal. The album was mastered by Swedish producer Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Amon Amarth etc). The album will be available on the band's site and all major online outlets. In addition to the CD, a custom designed flash drive will be available, with maximum quality sound and a subscription to the supporters' area with exclusive making-of material, including pictures, videos, song notations and alternative mixes.

Stream single "rebuildAndDestroy" on Soundcloud.

www.facebook.com/hereAndNow.mb

Track List:

1. areYouWithUs
2. toResist
3. forsakeTheSick
4. becauseWeCan
5. rebuildAndDestroy
6. ruinsOfThePast
7. protestMarch
8. theHydra
9. chooseASide
10. spaceElevators
11. There

Bulgaria's Ghost Warfare unveil teaser for "Dusk Reloaded"

18/5/2016

Bulgarian Occult Metal outfit Ghost Warfare presents the trailer for their new album "Dusk Reloaded". The 4-pieced combo recorded a 9 minutes video explaining what ideas stand behind the name and general theme of the album and how it was created.

Watch the video-teaser for the upcoming new album "Dusk Reloaded", the different members of the band explain how they got inspired to create this enigmatic opus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSXxNxrRFNQ

Bulgaria's Ghost Warfare unveil cover, title and tracklist of new album

24/3/2016

"Dusk Reloaded" tracklist will be composed by the following 16 tracks:

We Are Not…
New Kingdom
Anything Illusion
Et l'amour dans tout ca...
BRS
Following Their Last Trip
Dusk
Radioactivity
Knot
Bells In The Wilderness
Solar Insignia
Fields In The Nowhere
Oh, Happy Days
Something Wicked
Fall
… Slaves

The front cover has been hand drawn with pens on paper by the artist Nikolay "Chipi" Saraminev, digitally photographed and edited by Vasil Delchev and Dimitar Naydev and with its setting, yet still flaming sun, surrounded by decaying borders, it represents the raging last remains of sense, bitterly striving for long lost knowledge and spiritual ascendancy, while helplessly sliding into the cold embrace of utter degradation that has embodied society today, which is the main theme of the album.

The album has been recorded at Ghost Warfare's studio in Haskovo, Bulgaria produced and mixed by Georgi Latev, and mastered by Lenko Draganov.

RELEASE DATES

Spain: 16/05
Europe & Worldwide: 30/05

https://www.facebook.com/GhostWarfareBand
www.artgatesrecords.com