SACRED REICH (USA) - "Independent"

SACRED REICH (USA)

"Independent"

DISPLEASED RECORDS

Release Date : 15/03/2010

Another classic reissue from DISPLEASED RECORDS. This time from the legendary USA Thrash Metal band - SACRED REICH. The release best served to celebrate the band 25 years of thrashing madness. The album is their 3rd full-length originally released by METAL BLADE RECORDS in 1993. Take note that this reissue version comes with 5 rare bonus tracks :- 3 tracks taken from 'A QUESTION' EP 1991 ; the track "The Big Picture" (MILLIONS of DEATH COPS' cover) was taken from 'OPEN BOOK/THE BIG PICTURE' SINGLE 1993 and the track "Crawling (Radio Edit)" was taken from 'CRAWLING' SINGLE 1993.

Despite the band had earlier released 'DRAINING YOU OF LIFE' demo (1985), full-length debut 'IGNORANCE' (1987) and 'SURF NICARAGUA' EP (1988), we only get to know them seriously way later via their 2nd full length 'THE AMERICAN WAY' (1990).

The band is also lyrically political/social. 'SURF NICARAGUA' EP for example, is their critical response towards USA waged war against NICARAGUA - an attempt to topple the local government there. While the track "Who's To Blame" is about neglected childrens - "Music is no cause of death, it's you who suffocates. Who's to be responsibe for a life that's gone off track, who's the one who must be there to see it gets put back. Where were you to hear the cries of a person in need, were you there to see the signs or were you too busy".

This is one definite thrashing moment revisited - 16 remastered tracks in limited Digipack. It has been 17 long years since the original release but our fist is still pumping high. This is a must have ! Get it now ! Hail SACRED REICH !

link : http://www.myspace.com/sacredreich/

order : http://www.dis-order.com/

HORMALA FANZINE - NEW ISSUE # 6 ?

After goin' hiatus for 5 years, we think it's time to return with a new issue ! We don't think that most of you will get excited when reading this. It is your choice to ignore because we simply don't care ! We are here to preserve this old form of underground network - fanzine.

To be frank, we have been working quietly since early this year. With the pace we are making, a new issue looks possible in 2010. At the time of writing this, we have in hand  some killer interviews from the depth of hell. We won't name any at this juncture, but certainly the issue will be our best thus far.

Then again, we are still looking for dedicated obscure extreme metal bands to be given a page. We also tried to find times to listen to more bands by establishing working relationship with labels. Time is our worst enemy at the moment !

So, you are goin' to hear from us if you are one of those few that we are looking for. There are too many craps everywhere and we simply would like to avoid that !

Then again, we are still friendly though ...

e-mail : metalreign@yahoo.com

HELLVETO (Pol) - "Kry"

HELLVETO (Pol)

"Kry"

PAGAN RECORDS

Release Date : 24/11/2009

HELLVETO is Polish one man band playing Orchestral Pagan Black Metal. We have heard the name before but the term 'orchestral' does not really excite us that much to check them out.

Having unleashed more than 20 releases (including demos etc) since 1996, HELLVETO finally proved us otherwise. Their brand of Orchestral Black Metal was interestingly crafted - epic and dynamic. The keyboard shaped the symphonic/atmospheric part without sounded too lame. The 2nd track "Glod" is a perfect example.

The album offers 6-tracks of mindblowing journey into oblivion. It however took us longer than usual to really digest the materials. For us, it is indeed a very good first experience. But be cautious, don't consume to it excessively ...

website : http://www.hellveto.com/

link : http://www.myspace.com/hellveto

order : http://www.pagan-records.home.pl/webshop/

SHACKLES (Aus) - "Traitors' Gate"

SHACKLES (Aus)

"Traitors' Gate"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 16/02/2009

If you are looking for a killer Thrash/Black/Death act from Supreme Sydney, then SHACKLES is the band that you should not miss. They even came out with real ass kickin' taglines - 'The Devil Takes The High Road, Shackles Take The Low Road' or 'Hobbs' Played Virgin Metal, Shackles Played Slut Metal'.  

There are 8 tracks here of epic roller-coaster ride, excellent fretworks, chaotic solos and blackish vocal. Have a taste of tracks like "Iron Crosses", " Traitors' Gate", "Cat O' Nine Tails" and you will fully agreed then. Despite their potential, the band broke-up recently.

e-mail : shacklesofdeath@hotmail.com
link : http://shackles/hellsheadbangers.com
myspace : http://www.myspace.com/shacklesofdeath
order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

HAVOHEJ (USA) - "Kembatinan Premaster"

HAVOHEJ (USA)

"Kembatinan Premaster"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 13/07/2009

PAUL LEDNEY of USA Black Metal legend HAVOHEJ/PROFANATICA returned. As HHR puts it, this album will destroy all of his past works. So, let us find out ...

This is HAVOHEJ 2nd full length album after 16 years (their debut 'Dethrone The Son Of God' was released in 1993). The band is extremely controversial with its brand of Black Metal noise/ritual. There are 8 tracks here that break whatever boundaries existed ! The band is more in expressing dark art than music. It strikes out onto the face of faith ! Listeners will be served with the ugliest and most perverted form of music. Ugly and pervert the tracks are that we thought Satan co-writes some of it, which may sounds so true ...

So, will the album destroy all the past works ? The answer is no ! When 'Kembatinan Premaster' was finally unleashed, it will destroyed all instead ! 

link : http://havohej.hellsheadbangers.com/
myspace : http://www.myspace.com/havohejofficial
order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

VICTIMIZER (Den) - "Resurrected Abominations"

VICTIMIZER (Den)

"Resurrected Abominations"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 28/08/2009

A Danish band that shared members with CEREKLOTH - vocalist JBP and guitarist Henrik Engkjaer (he has since departed). But musically, VICTIMIZER stands out better. What you will get here is 4 tracks plus one cover - "Lucifer Domains" from HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH.

This EP opened with style, killer heavy Death/Thrash tracks  - "Worthy Of Hell" (the heavy riffing rocks !) and "Reap The Nuclear Whirlwind" (re-recorded) that will kick listeners' ass so badly. Each tracks also start with sampling - from movie probably.

The band has earlier released  'Unholy Banners Of Victimizer' (Demo 2001 re-released), 'Rapid Thrashing Violence' (live album) and 'The Final Assault' (debut album). 

VICTIMIZER continues to stand proud and this release will not dissapoint you !

link : http://myspace.com/666victimizer
order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

HUNTERS MOON (Aus) - "The Serpents Lust"

HUNTERS MOON (Aus)

"The Serpents Lust"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 28/08/2009

The Aussie Extreme Metal Scene is brewing with power ! What we have here now is HUNTERS MOON - an Aussie Epic Black Metal band that will crush you with their 4 tracks MCD (excluding intro & outro).

What stand out the most is their killer sound which is old and epic. The band walked the path of BATHORY ('Blood Fire Death') and this is reflected in their first two tracks - "A Light In The Abyss" and "The Ravens Swoon". We can also hear touches of IMMORTAL in the riffs. The track "The Baphomet" is however old school and fast pace in the vein of godly VENOM (It was actually ANGEL WITCH's cover as clarified by DECAYLUST. How can we have missed it ?!)

All hail to CHASE & HHR for this release ! Killer ! The MCD is however too short, it just ain't enough !

link : http://www.myspace.com/thehuntersmoon
order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

CEREKLOTH (Den) - "Pandemonium Prayers"

CEREKLOTH (Den)

"Pandemonium Prayers"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 28/08/2009

CEREKLOTH came together in 2008 with members from CHURCH BIZZARE - guitarist A. Larsen and basist C. Norgaard. This MCD is a re-released of their 7 'EP with one exclusive track. There are 4 tracks here of Brutal Death Metal in the vein of the old USA bands.

The release opened with the ultra-heavy "Pandemonium Prayers" which is the best track here. The drumming kills as JARRO RAPHAEL used to destroy many drumsets earlier with DESTROYER 666, NOCTURNAL GRAVES, DESTRUKTOR ('Nuclear Storm' EP) etc.

There are definitely some cool moments here and there, like the killer riff in "Touch Of The Scythe" for example. But overall, this MCD just doesn't bite ! We are left with no scar so to speak ...

e-mail : sinisterglorification@hormail.com
link: http://cerekloth.hellsheadbangers.com/
order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

DESTRUKTOR (Aus) - "Nailed"

DESTRUKTOR (Aus)

"Nailed"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 21/10/2009

We finally have this in hand ! This is what Aussie extreme metal should sounds like - unholy desecration ! DESTRUKTOR unleased fire breathing War/Death Metal with thrashing riffs. This brutal metal assault will nail straight to the face of those bands that have lost the true meaning of aggression. But if only the vocal can be more intense and punishing ...

Tracks like "The Epitome", "Forwards We March" and "After Death Murmors" were executed with fuckin' metal might ! There are 10 tracks here that are worth your soul if you need to sell it to the devil for a copy.

For diehard LP collectors, contact HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS (USA) fast for their LIMITED Diehard DLP 45 rpm (111 hand-numbered copies with your name written), Picture-LP 33 rpm (222 hand-numbered copies with metal sleeve - killer one but the postage will cost you hell !) or the Regular-LP 33 rpm (666 hand-numbered copies). The release will definitely be the most sought after when its gone. Killer ! This is a fuckin' must have !

By the way, our LIMITED Diehard DLP is hand-numbered 53/111.

DESTRUKTOR

P.O. BOX 747

BELMONT 3216

AUSTRALIA

website : http://www.destruktor.com/

e-mail : glenndestruktor@yahoo.com.au
link : http://destruktor.hellsheadbangers.com

order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

DEIPHAGO (Phi) - "Filipino Antichrist"

DEIPHAGO (Phil)

"Filipino Antichrist"

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 23/10/2009

We remembered asking CYCLONUS SERPENTIIS of Filipino Black Metal band KAMBING about DEIPHAGO back in 1999. DEIPHAGO was at that time plauged with line-up problem. They are Filipino oldest Black Metal band spawned in 1989 but has now relocated to COSTA RICA.

DEIPHAGO is all about Black 'fuckin' Metal. Their music is a sheer reflection of hell - chaos, primitive, raw, ultra-fast and dirty. Short and straight to the face ! No compromise ! There are 11 tracks here with intro and outro. Musicwise, Finnish Black Metal bands might come to mind like early works from BEHERIT and IMPALED NAZARENE. It will be a total blasphemy if we don't mention BLASPHEMY (Can) here. But "Filipino Antichrist" stands on its own. This is cult Black Metal !

To sum everythings up, we leave you with remarkable words put out by OPYROS of NAZGUL'S EYRIE PRODUCTION (now BARBARIAN WRATH RECORDS) in the sleeve of "The Nazgul's Hoard" comp-CD that reads -  "... the scene is ruled by homosexual scum and people are led to believe that sweet kindagarten melodies and a female backing vocalist make what those little idiots still dare call 'Black Metal'. If you want 'Black Metal' to stay obscure, raw, brutal, perverted, bizzare and above all unaccepted by the brainless masses, you are our natural ally and you should join us in our war against all those subhuman faggots outhere ! ..."

website : http://www.deiphago.com/

e-mail : deiphago@yahoo.com

link :  http://deiphago.hellsheadbangers.com/

order : http://www.shop-hellsheadbangers.com/