Two depressive black metal projects, originating from both Sweden (Hypothermia) and Georgia (Psychonaut 4) are in search for promoters and booking agents throughout southern/eastern/northern Europe who are willing to organize a fall tour for October through early November this year.

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Oh, what an impressive beast this LAVOTCHKIN is! Or ‘was’, I should rather write… After seven years, diverse releases and extensive touring, the boys from Northern England have decided to put the band to rest. Fueled with the energy of CONVERGE, the chaos of BOTCH and the dirge of CURSED, these guys definitely have been one of the better European hardcore bands of recent times. Thanks to an impressive presence on stage and relentless touring they had earned a reputation as a must-see live act, due to their dedication and heartiness they stood out in a scene swamped by pretenders and fashionists. Awesome band. Will be missed.

You can stream, download and buy all LAVOTCHKIN releases on lavotchkin.bandcamp.com. Footage from their final appearance at Northumberland Arms, Newcastle on April 1st, 2012 can be viewed here: READ MORE…

I have always fallen short with words when it comes to reviewing shows, as most stories for me have always been better told and projected in photos rather than in words, but in this case I feel that it’s only mandatory to do a brief summary of the chaos which ensued this past Saturday in Vancouver, BC – headlining with a full line-up of obscure death metal Canadian legions from start to finish. This event was held at the Rickshaw Theatre, where I had previously shot the Decibel Magazine tour a week prior, except with this round there were less attendees that were drawn into the venue but many, if not all of them consisted of die-hards. The atmosphere was that of which I’ve grown more adapted to than ‘bigger’ tours and there was no shortage of good times had. Of course without making it more obvious than it already is, all the bands did an excellent job of running on schedule as well as putting on stellar and exceptional performances in their own light. The only band I regrettably missed was Auroch, as the schedule was running smoothly (something which I am also NOT used to!) and as I decided to step out for a brief moment for inbetween-set-drinks, I later realized that they had already finished. Although I’m bummed about missing them live, I was told by those who caught them that they were great and would have also been along my lines of interest as far as top-notch Lovecraftian death metal goes. READ MORE…

Deep in the pulsating earthen heart of Romania a.k.a. Transylvania, radiates some of the purest inspiration for an array of black metal and ethnic folk bands dispersed across it’ land. One can journey through it’s relic forests or hike the majestic mountain steppes, and spend time in the local village for feasting and ceremonial arts. One particular metal band has injected all this natural stimulation into their lifestyle and their eloquent music, namely Negura Bunget (“Dark Foggy Forest”). Coming out of the shadows in 1996, and reigning for 15 years years thus far, it was to be their primary journey to Canadian Soils. Their past drummer and current keyboardist, Negru and Inia Dinia were also coming with them under the banner of Din Brad (“from the fir tree”). The former of these perform melodious hymns in their native tongue, utilizing a single bass drum, a shaman drum, a panpipe, and keyboards. Inia’s lyrics resonates within those who have an appreciation for exotic language, and her voice has a certain penetrative quality to it, that can heal your inner self if you let it. Together with these two esoteric groups, were two black metal sects from the local and northerly lands of Ontario. Mark Howitt (Lord Defiler) was one who was greatly a fundamental pillar to make this night possible. Wolven Ancestry, and Eclipse Eternal supplied a harsher pagan edge to the evening’s communion.

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Acephalix return with “Deathless Master”, the follow up release to “Interminable Night” on Southern Lord Records READ MORE…

So here is a very interesting post: this is your chance to download two off-the-hook live shows. The first one is Refused live at the Glasshouse, and the second is the almighty YOB live at the Glasshouse. So do the right things, and head over to the Darshun set and get your download on! I will say that the sound quality for both is pretty on point!

Refused DOWNLOAD Link HERE!!!

YOB DOWNLOAD Link HERE!!!

I was around four or five when I first got high on doom because of my mother’s job. The year was 1974, and I got to see Black Sabbath live while my mom worked tables at the Whisky on Sunset, and it might have been the smoke in the air, but I have never been the same since. In celebration of almighty sweetleaf day 4:20, CVLT Nation is offering BLACK SABBATH Live at The Filmore 1970 for download. So here are the rules: pack your bong, spark it up and blast this motherfucker LOUD!!!

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Everyone has them: those bands that mean so much to you that it’s hard to even express how their music makes you feel. For me, one of those bands is At The Drive In. When I heard they were reuniting for Coachella, I was like, what the fuck, that’s beyond awesome! Maybe I’m crazy, but I want to wait and see them in a smaller environment. This is why everyone who got to witness the AT THE DRIVE IN reunion shows in Texas were super fucking lucky. Today, CVLT Nation would like to share with you footage from only the 2nd AT THE DRIVE IN gig in the past 11 years, which took palace in Dallas, Texas! So after the jump, grab the one armed scissor and check out this historic footage!!!

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Darkness is falling. The stage is covered with animal remains, bones and cremated skeleton forms. The repugnant odor of raw filthiness lingering in the air waiting to diminish every inch of human senses. This is just the beginning of a merciless onslaught. Formula is simple: slay all. Three beasts are behind the plan of this ruthless black/death ritual. Enter Indiscriminate Impregnator, Nocturnal Hellfukker and Sadoseducer. They are Weregoat. Recently Dark Descent has released CD version of Weregoat’s mLP Unholy Exaltation of Fullmoon Perversity which was originally released on Parasitic Records last year. Eight tracks of raw blackened death worship unleashed to raise hell in ugliest form. The stinging incitements of a bestial lust ordering highest form of obscene malevolence. It wasn’t easy to track down Weregoat for conducting an interview. After some long weeks of hefty schedules and rituals, Nocturnal Hellfukker finally decided to throw some insight on the band.

The current members of Weregoat are involved with several other projects such as Aldebaran, Ritual Necromancy etc. How did Weregoat form?
September 2009, during one of our nightly blackout rites of Fullmoon Perversity, we were summoned to unleash something chaotic, heavy, and most of all obscene. Portland in recent years has been over run with emo kids with patched vests, bullet belts, and shitty “black metal” bands.. In our state of drunken spirit possession, we took it upon ourselves to be the proverbial cock in the ass of Portland’s “metal” scene. Hence, Weregoat was born.

Weregoat plays some furious bestial black/death metal but the overall sound has a whole lot other dimensions to it as well. How would you like to describe Weregoat?

We were born maniacs, weaned on the tit of metal, so there’s tons of influences there. Everything from the obvious Beherit/ Blasphemy worship, to Reek of Putrefaction era Carcass, to classics like Carnivore, The Mentors and W.A.S.P., it’s all there.. Did I mention we’re sleazy fukks??

Read the full interview after the jump!
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With an upcoming invasion of both American and international tours happening this summer on U.S. soil, it is no surprise that some of them might go unnoticed for those who do not frequent on social networking platforms (as the majority of gig/touring announcements seem to hit first) or lurking on the internet to go look for them. It is quite overwhelming in retrospect how many acts from overseas have come to America within the last few years, literally from all around the world with the sacrifice on bands’ behalves put forth with the chance of knowing it will always be hit-and-miss with every gig in every different city. For those who have redeemed positive feedback and success upon their first impression have always come back or conjure up plans in the works for a future return. READ MORE…