Ash Pool - The World Turns On It's Hinge (2007)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Dark Sexuality, Perversion, Domination
Origin: USA  New York
Formed:2005
Label: Tour De Garde
Status: Active
File Size: 73.97MB 320Kbps

Line-up
Dominick Fernow- Vocals, Instruments

Tracklisting
Sin Of Life
Crucifixion Fantasy
Vices Triumph Over Wisdom
Shade Of Rape
Under Zyklon Blue
Penetrated Slave
Rapists's Thrusts
The Sin Of Nature Is The Sign Of God
Total Playing Time: 32:58

There has always been fascination between black metal and sadomasochism - but Dominick Fernow takes the theme of perversion to the next level. This is a sick piece of work where the lo-fi production and doomy interludes just add to its dark conception. Check it out

The World Turns On It's Hinge

Blaspherian- Infernal Warriors Of Death (2011)

Genre: Death Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Darkness, Evil, Anti-Christian
Formed:2004
Origin: USA Texas
Label: Deathgasm
Status: Active
File Size: 82.49MB 320Kbps

LineUp

Matt Mayhem- Drums

Wes Weaver-Guitars

Lord Apollyon- Vocals

Joe Necro -Bass Tracklisting 1. The Disgrace of God 2. Desecration Eternal 3. Sworn To Death and Evil 4. Lies of the Cross 5. Infernal Warriors of Death 6. In The Shadow of His Blasphemous Glory 7. Invoking Abomination 8. Exalted in Unspeakable Evil Total Playing Time: 36:27 The satanic underground of Texas brings forth yet another great band. If you like the NYDM sound- then this will be quite a treat. If you like your death metal to chug along with a doomy grimy feel - you'll soon be a fan. Yeah some parts will remind you of Incantation, Immolation, Bolt Thrower blah blah blah- but all these influences is more the reason to give it a listen. Death Metal was never meant to be progressive or innovative- just fucking brutal. Trust me- this delivers. Buy Here: Deathgasm Infernal Warriors Of Death

NUNSLAUGHTER/GRAND BELIALS KEY - SATAN IS METAL'S MASTER/SPERM OF THE ANTICHRIST SPLIT (2001)

Genre: Death Metal/Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Blasphemy, Death
Origin; USA
Formed in : Nunslaughter (1987)  GBK ( 1992)
Label: Horror Records
Status: Active
File Size: 30.76

Lineup - Nunslaughter

Don of the Dead Bass, Vocals

Jim Sadist Drums

Insidious Bass

Grim Bass

Duaniac Guitars

Megiddo GBK Gelal Necrosodomy - Guitars, Keyboards Black Lourde of Crucifixion- Drums Der Sturmer- Bass Tracklisting In The Graveyard Torment Hellchild (Venom cover) The Tricifixion Of Swine (GBK) Total Playing Time: 13:54 One of my favorite vinyl albums converted to 320 for your enjoyment. Pure, unadulterated blasphemy from two innovators of metal music from the US. This fucking slays Metal Is Satan's Master

Giant Of The Mountain- Mother Hydra (2011)

Genre: Blackened Death/ Sludge Metal
Origin: USA Texas
Formed:2008
Status: Active
Label: Independent
File Size:103MB 320kbps

Lineup
Randi Matejowsky - Drums
Cody Daniels- Guitars, Vocals
Chris Dearing- Bass, Vocals

Tracklisting
Mother Hydra
The Opening of the Gates
So Sounds the Battle Drum
Tormentor
House of Vaermina
Lycanthropy
He Who Lies Dreaming
A Calm Understanding
Total Playing Time  43:44

I would like to give a big " Fucking A " to the Giant of The Moutain- this album kicked my ass. Do yourself a favor and log in to http://giantofthemountain.bandcamp.com/ and lay down two dollars. I found this release by chance and it was quite a gem to be honest- raw production, melodies, acoustic passages, crushing riffs, bellowed and clean vocals. Fucking amazing.

Mother Hydra

Raspberry Bulbs- Nature Tries Again (2011)

Genre: Black Metal/Punk Rock
Lyrical Themes: N/A
Origin: New York  (USA)
Label: Hospital Productions
Formed: 2008
Status: Active
File Size: 46MB 320Kbps

Lineup
He Who Crushes Teeth- Everything

Tracklisting
What Is Between Us
Life On The Level
The Center Of The Earth
Outside In
Face In The Cave
Tissue In The BloodStream
Will I Ever Speak The Truth?
Taken Apart
Outro
Total Playing Time: 21:13

Only New York could create something this raw and it is fucking killer. The drummer of " Bone Awl" unleashes this solo effort and it is a beast. Some may not like it- but if you like low-fi punk of yesterday with a touch of black-  this will deliver.

Nature Tries Again

Enoch- The Hierophant ( 2011)

Genre: Psychedelic, Stoner/Doom Metal
Origin: USA North Carolina
Formed: 2008
Status: Active
Label: R.A.I.G.
File size: 149.87mb 320kbps

Line-up

Neal Wilson ...Bass Charles Howes.. Drums David Lynch.. Guitar, Vocals Tracklisting Infinity The Fickle Whims of the Almighty Space Wizard Plague Bearer The Hierophant Moth Robbie' s Song A Riff Too Far Total Playing Time 1:06min Absolutely fucking brilliant!- check it out. Not to be confused with the Killjoy/Anselmo project. This will blow your mind. The Hierophant

Ptahil- Anti-Flesh Existence (2010)

Genre: Doom/Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanic Gnosticism
Origin: Fort Wayne, Indiana ( U.S.A.)
Formed: 2009
Status: Active
Label: Stronghold Records
File Size: 119MB 320kbps

Lineup
Mhaghnuis- Everything

Tracklisting
In Ritual To Yam
Universal Extinction
Anti-Flesh Existence
Untitled 1
Untitled 2
Total Playing Time: 53min


Ptahil was posted by Lord Kur earlier- but this is the real incantation by original member Mhaghnuis before the addition of Luathca on " For His Satanic Majesty’s Glory". This  release includes two bonus tracks not found on the original EP- check it out.

Anti-Flesh Existence

Unhuman Disease- Into Satan's Kingdom (2009)

Genre: Black Metal

Lyrical Themes: Devil Worship, Darkness

Origin: USA Stilwell, OK

Formed: 2001

Label: Astrum Tempestas

Status: Active

File Size: 103MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Nocturnus Dominus- All instruments, Vocals

Tracklisting Entering Satan's Kingdom

Diabolic Devotion

The Calling Of Satan

Demonic Unholy Night

Guided By Satan

Howls Of Sorrow

Into Satan's Kingdom

Worship

Spreading The Disease

Total Playing Time: 46:22

Unhuman Disease is pure blasphemy. I don't know where the Satanic underbelly lies in Oklahoma - but it has reared its ugly head.

Into Satan's Kingdom

Hellvetron- Death Scroll of Seven Hells and Its Infernal Majesties (2012)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satan, Death, Darkness, Occultism
Origin: USA El Paso, TX
Formed: 2004
Status: Active
Label: Hell's Headbangers
File Size: 59MB 320kbps

Lineup
Alal'Xhaasztur - Guitars, Vocals
X.s - Drums

Tracklisting
Sheol - Grave of Supernals
Abbadon - Wings of Perdition
Titahion - Foul Eaters of the Clay of Death
Bar Shasketh - Fathomless Pit of Destruction
Tzalemoth - Shadow of Death
Shaari Moth - Ominous Gate of Death
Gehinnon - Hellwomb of the Impure Hag Queens
Total playing time 26min

There is one way to describe this release- expect one thing- get another thing. This is an evil little fucker that plays off like some nightmare or near death experience on your way to seven gates of hell. I got this on Good Friday last week and it continues to show how the U.S. continues to dominate the black metal scene with experimentation and innovation- check it out.


Death Scroll of Seven Hells and Its Infernal Majesties

Catholicon- Lost Chronicles Of The Wars in Heaven (2001)

Genre: Black/Death Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Christian Corruption
Origin: USA ( Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Formed: 1994
Status: Split-up
Label: Rage Of Achilles
File Size: 166MB 320kbps

Lineup
I.N.R.I. - Vocals
Vrykoulak - Guitar, Bass
Blasphyre Demiurge - Keyboards, Vocals
Rekcilyssup - Drums

Tracklisting

Contract In Blood
Anti - Life
Heir To The Throne
Eve Bewitched
Ashes Of Eden
Virulent
Thorns Of The Crown
The Banks Of The River Styx
Redemption
Altar Of Science
The General's Lament
Catholicon
The Glass Half Empty/ The Absinthe Table
Thorns Of The Crown 2000
Heir To The Throne 2000
Virulent 2000
Total Playing Time 1:14min

Solid Atmospheric Black/Death from Louisiana- evil and catchy as fuck. This release includes the original independent recording and four bonus tracks recorded in 2000. Enjoy!

Lost Chronicles Of The Wars in Heaven

Echtra- Paragate (2011)

Genre: Ambient Black metal/Drone
Lyrical Themes: Nature
Origin: USA ( Olympia, Washington)
Formed: 2003
Status: Active
Label: Temple of Torturous
File Size: 105MB

Line-up
Echtra- Everything

Tracklisting
1. Paragate I
2. Paragate II
Total Playing Time 45:59

This is a mesmerizing journey of epic proporions from "Echtra" of the Pacific Northwest. Is it hipster black metal? Who gives a fuck- its a great time to spend 45 minutes with your favorite blotter acid and psychedelic lighting. If you like Sunn0))), Nadja, Earth, mixed with Cascadian black metal- you'll find it quite refreshing.
Check it out

Buy here: Temple Of Torturous

Paragate

Harvist- Wolfskin Clad (2008)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Lycanthropy, Nature, Hate, Suicide
Formed: 1995
Origin: USA ( Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Status: Split-up
Label: Stronghold Records
File Size: 109MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Mhaghnuis - All vocals, instruments

Tracklisting
01 Wolfskin Clad
02 The Lycan Draws Nigh (Clad in Wolfskin)
03 Farewell to the Old Forest
04 Hidden in the Woods...
05 The Mountain River Flows Up, not Across
06 Drudgery of the Craft
07 A Pox on the House in which thee Dwells
08 The Foreboding Essence
Total playing time: 49:12

If you like your black metal lyrics about lycanthropy surrounded in wall of droning noise- this might be for you. However, don't mistake droning noise for bad quality- there is a difference. Check it out.

Buy Here: Stronghold

Wolfskin Clad

Pagan Hellfire- In Desolation, In Ruin (2005)

Genre: Black Metal
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Status: Active
Year of Creation: 1995
Lyrical Themes: Nature, Desolation, Destruction, Death
Label: Water On Magnesium
File: 124 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Incarnatus - Everything

Tracklisting

1. Over Mountains Grand
2. Clean
3. Under the Ruling Stars
4. Plague Winds Howl Again
5. Leading to Downfall
6. Hear the Trumpet Call
7. Towards a Dead Horizon
8. In Desolation, In Ruins
9. Vlkodlak (Bonus Track)
Total Playing Time: 56:24 min

Raw Burzumic-like black metal with bonus track- check it out.

In Desolation, In Ruin

Morgirion- Infinite Retribution Upon Paradise (2012)

Genre: Atmospheric Black/Death Metal
Lyrical Themes: Nihilism, Battles, Misanthropy
Origin: USA (Connecticut)
Formed: 2005
Label: Independent/self-released
Status: Active
File Size: 150MB 320 Kbps

Lineup
Matt- Drums
Gerry-Guitars
Connor- Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

Tracklisting
1. Prologue 03:55
2. Purification Through Fire 08:18
3. The Final Incantation 05:56
4. Ascending From Dismal Plane 06:29
5. An Ode To Fallen Cowards 04:07
6. Exiled From The Light 09:42
7. Suffer Before Me, Forsakened Hordes 05:10
8. Pyroclastic Warfare 08:16
9. Inception Revoked 13:25
Total playing Time: 1hr: 05min

Real solid black/death metal with an atmospheric touch from New England. This is a mean bitch that just seethes hatred and I am fucking loving it. The drumming is the ultimate stand out and at an hour it goes down real good with your favorite 100-151 proof chaser- check it out.


Infinite Retribution Upon Paradise

Wind Of The Black Mountains- Sing Thou Unholy Servants (1998)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Anti-christian, Blasphemy, Darkness, Mysticism
Origin: USA (Jackson, Michigan)
Formed:1992
Label: Moribund Cult
Status: Active
File Size: 92MB 320Kbps

Tracklisting
1.Forcefed Into Blasphemy
2.An Autumn Evening (Darkness Grave)
3.Black Goat
4.Beautiful Sorrow
5.Adversary (Taste of Forsaken Desire)
6.Rite of Darkness
7.The Shadow (Hill of the Horned Goat)
8.Thou Shall Not Mourn
Total playing time: 39:42 min

Does anyone remember the band MASOCHIST? If you lived in the MidWest and was into the scene at that time - this band played all ages shows in Lansing, Michigan and scared the shit out of the death metal kids. Jeff Elrod (Tchort) was Satan and was raised on those old British devil worship films and believed in darkness and evil. Elrod was also a huge fan of some evil non U.S. bands Bathory and Beherit that "kicked the shit out of Slayer!" That was a more blasphemic statement than anything they sang about - fucking better than Slayer? The motherfucker was right and though this man entered the ninth gate in 2006- he managed to bring forth another band and unleashed the rawest 70's psychedelic/black metal ever heard at the end of the era- " The Wind of The Black Mountains". This is NOT an easy listen since it was recorded over 4 years and you can tell where the production fell short here and there- but goddamn Tchort creates some memorable riffs and an atmosphere similar to " The Devil Rides Out" films. The man was definitely ahead of his time. Check It Out: This is KVLT!

Buy Here: Moribund Cult

Sing Thou Unholy Servants

Weedeater- Sixteen Tons (2002)

Genre: Southern Sludge/ Doom Metal
Lyrical Themes: Drugs, Weed, Getting high, Life, Struggles
Origin: USA (North Carolina)
Formed: 1998
Status: Active
Label: Crucial Blast
File Size: 98MB

Lineup
Dixie.. Bass, Vocals
Shep.. Guitars
Keko.. Drums

Tracklisting
1. Bull
2. Potbelly
3. Time Served
4. #3
5. Woe's Me
6. Buzz
7. Lines
8. Riff
9. Kira May

Ahhhh.. the genius of Dixie Dave Collins and Weedeater. If you like weed and you like sludge metal mixed with southern rock - you will love with this band. If you worship " Buzzov*en" and " Bongzilla"- you will worship this band. Sixteen Tons is the heaviest, fuzziest, syrupiest ( is that a word?) sludge metal on this mother fucking planet. Fuck your band, listen to this.

Buy here: Crucial Blast

Sixteen "MutherFucken" Tons

Bestia Arcana - To Anabainon Ek Tes Abyssu (2011)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: The Occult
Origin: USA Colorado
Formed:N/A
Label: Daemon Worship Productions
File Size: 86Mb 320Kbps

Lineup
N.A .... unknown
N.C .....unknown
K .....unknown

Title Listing

1.Cup of Babylon
2.The Poison of Manasseh
3.The Pit of Sheh-ohl
4.Feverwind
5.Shepherd of Perdition
Total playing time: 39:50 min

This is the other project of members of Nighbringer and Serpentinam and this is some atmospheric, powerful black metal. What is it about Colorado that creates such black metal gems? Is there a satanic underbelly in the Rocky Mountains like the South Park episode with Stan and the woodland creatures? Nonetheless, Nightbringer are going to have a kick it up a notch to top this- check it out.

Buy here

To Anabainon Ek Tes Abyssu

Omision - In The Shadow Of The Cross

Genre: Death/Thrash
Lyrical Themes: Antichristian, Death
Origin: Tijuana, Mexico
Status: Active
Label: Chaos Records
Formed:1993
File Size: 80MB

Lineup
José Luis González - Bass
Joel Marquez - Drums
Roberto Lizárraga - Guitars
Heriberto Peréz - Guitars/Vocals

Tracklisting
1. In the Shadow of the Cross
2. Your God
3. Won't Be Saved
4. Assault In the Vatican
5. Beyond The Burning Gates
6. Pray
7. No Idols
8. Fallen Angels
9. Seeking The Holy Throne
10. The Downfall
11. For Those Far Away
Total Run-time 40.09

Hailing from Tijuana Mexico, Omision is a crushing death/thrash ensemble featuring past and present members of Sadistic Intent and Infinitum Obscure (to be featured soon). They possess a great old school sound reminiscent of bands like Bolt Thrower, Benediction & Incantation. They signed to Chaos Records of Mexico shortly after their deal with Asphyxiate Records ended due to the record label going under. Omision are truly masters of combining the guttural vocals and speed of traditional death metal with equally thrashy riffs. Overall, an outstanding effort for fans of this genre.

Buy the album here: Chaos Records
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Christ Beheaded- Open The Gates Of Hell (2008)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Antichristian, Death
Origin: USA ( Indianapolis, IN)
Status: Active
Label: Abyss Records
Formed:2008
File Size: 49MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Bile ( "Iron" Bob Fouts)...... Guitars
Count Magnus...Vocals
Midgard.. Bass
Mormo..Drums
Grimloch..Guitars

Tracklisting
1.Purgatory
2.Open The Gates Of Hell
3.Decomposed
4.The Cleansing Ritual
5.Sanguine Moon
Total Playing Time: 23 minutes

" Iron " Bob Fouts is an icon in the Indianapolis Metal Undergroung having graced his presence in " Gates Of Slumber", " Apostle of Solitude" etc. Here he takes on an alter ego " Bile" and this is his black metal project featuring members of other bands including " Skeletonwitch" and " Demiricous". However, contrary to what ONE CRITIC reviewed this Ep in the Metal Archives, this is really a great release and if you like black metal this will appeal to you as well. This has great moments in it and the tempo changes are what keeps your attention rather it be doomy, thrashy, or just some ass kicking riffs. Sanguine Moon is the highlight.

Buy Here: Abyss Records

Open The Gates Of Hell

Hemlock- Crush The Race Of God (1998)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Anti-Christian
Origin: USA New York
Formed: 1992
Status: Split-up
Label: Head Not Found
File Size: 59MB

Lineup
Balth- Bass
His Eminence The Wicked- Drums
Laconist-Guitars
Desecrator- Vocals
Azalin- Guitars

Tracklisting
1.Transend the Eternal (Abyss)
2.Unleash Armageddon
3.The Cold Twilight
4.Cry To The Moon
5.Dark Secrets Of The Forest
6.Rise Of The Serpent (Eye)
Total playing time: 25:34

Dan Lilker ( Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, Stormtroopers OF Death, Fuckin Brutal Truth)
likes black metal. He likes it so much he teamed up with the black metal underground of New York to create Hemlock in the late 90's. This is nothing new- but it has atmosphere and it has that CBGB punk attitude that makes it a good addition to any black metal catalog. Tim Tebow would shit his pants if he heard this- check it out.

Crush The Race Of God

The Chasm- Deathcult For Eternity: The Triumph (1998)

Genre: Death/Doom Metal
Lyrical themes: Sorrow, Tragedy, Legends
Origin: Mexico/ USA (Chicago, Illinois)
Formed:1992
Status: Active
Label: OZ Productions
File Size: 124MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Daniel Corchado.. Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Erick Diaz- Guitars
Antonio Leon- Drums

Tracklisting
1.Revenge Rises/Drowned in the Mournful Blood
2.No Mercy
3.I'm the Hateful Raven
4.A Portal to Nowhere
5.Chanelling the Bleeding over the Dream's Remains
6.Possessed by Past Tragedies(Tragic Shadows)
7.Apocalypse
8.In Superior Torment
9.The Triumph(of My Loss…)
Total playing time: 55min

We are going back in time to 1998 when three guys from Mexico released the last Death Metal masterpiece of that era. The Chasm released "Deathcult" and the genre of death metal was changed forever- dabbling with black metal vocals, riffs after riffs, harmonies, melodies and an depressive atmosphere. If there were a genre called DSDM ( Depressive Death Metal) - The Chasm would be at the top. This is one release where you just don't listen to one track - you have to absorb it. Got an hour to spare.. check it out.

Buy Here: Oz Productions


Deathcult For Eternity: The Triumph

Backwoods Payback- Momantha (2011)

Genre) Stoner/Doom Metal
Origin) USA Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Status) Active
Label) Small Stone
File size: 92MB 320kbps

Lineup
Jessica Baker - Bass
W. Steve Curtiss- Drums
Rylan Caspar- Guitars
Mike Cummings- Vocals, Guitar

Tracklisting
1. You Know How This Works
2. Flight Pony
3. Knock Wood
4. Mr. Snowflake
5. Lord Chesterfield
6. Parting Words
7. Poncho
8. Velcro
9. Timegrinder
10. Ballad of a Broken Horse
Total Playing Time: 40:07min

Small Stone Records have released some major gems in the genre of stoner/doom metal in regards to Acid Witch, Bottom and Sons Of Otis. Enter, Backwoods Payback with their " Heavy As Fuck" release, Momantha. This is 40 minutes of" ball-peen hammer smashing your fucking nuts into pea gravel " stoner doom metal with great vocals thanks to Mike Cummings. This blew me away today... sober
Check It Out

Momantha


Momantha

Cult Of Daath- Slit Throats and Ritual Nights (2005)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Death, Pain, Hatred, War
Origin: USA ( Chicago, Illinois)
Formed:1999
Status: Active
Label: Deathgasm
File Size: 108MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Wargoat Obscurum- Drums, Vocals
Culggath Immortum- Vocals, Guitars, Bass

Trackisting
01. Bestial Atonement
02. Conceived Through Black Mass Rape
03. Inhuman Sacrifice
04. Necrospells (Obscene Rites Part II)
05. Midnight Mutilation
06. Occult Obsession
07. Drink The Blood From The Skull
08. Transcending The Great Satan

Total playing time 48:45

Chicago's " Cult Of Daath" is a mid-paced old school black metal trip through blasphemy and depravity. You can hear the band's influences throughout mostly in the vein of Dark Throne- but these guys can create memorable riffs and catchy lyrics that make the whole trip worth taking. It will very hard to find something to fault on this release and has the capacity for repeated listens. Check it out

Buy Here: Deathgasm

Slit Throats and Ritual Nights