Beithíoch
Excellent atmospheric black metal, fuzzed out ethereal music of the highest quality!!!
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2008 - Aisling Dhorcha
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2009 - An Sealgaire
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hi.arc.tow
Diveliz Records
Friday, December 31, 2010
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2008 - Aisling Dhorcha
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2009 - An Sealgaire
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hi.arc.tow
Diveliz Records
Tristwood – Dystopia et Disturbia
Absolutely crushing industrial death / black metal similar to The Amenta, among the best metal releases this year for sure, a must listen!
via A.C.A.B.
download here
asiluum.com
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Negură Bunget- Vîrstele Pămîntului
After some changes within the band and 4 years rest, Negură Bunget return. Good album, but a bit too much folk stuff if you ask me. Feels like a watered down Om (which i think is one of the top 5 greatest black metal albums of the 2000's).
Friday, December 17, 2010
Hibernum - Cold and Worse
First and only demo from this forgotten Croatian project; black metal in the vein of the classic nordic masters, very enjoyable release!
Also features a cover of Darkthrone's "Transilvanian Hunger".
this is not the actual cover of the release
download [192kbps]
Friday, December 3, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Trails of Anguish-Relentless Abhorrence Of Misery's Grievance
The people have spoken and here's Trails of Anguish's first EP. The first track is a bonus that they added on for the second addition abroad (ironically enough, it's probably the worst track on the ep).
Canadian tech-melo whatever black metal that's amazing. I'll upload similar projects by the members in a bit.
2001- Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's Grievance
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Trails Of Anguish - Scarred Memento
Long broken up, Trails of Anguish were an interesting band who released two great eps. They're very similar (in terms of style, band members, etc) to Nefastus Dies and have friends in the French-Candian metalcore sceen (Despised Icon, on Dissonance, etc). I dig the shit out of this band. Hard to label, but I'd say melodic/technical black metal. Just give it a shot before you make any presumptions because I know it would sound like something I'd hate. But the vocals are amazing and the riffs are absurdly catchy and pleasing; not to mention this drummer is insane.
Here's the second ep, I'll upload the first if you guys dig it.
Scarred Memento- 2003
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Lords of Lightspeed (pre WITTR)
Here's a Lords of Lightspeed 7" uploaded by Zero over at It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Crustmas. It's a melodic hardcore band with both of the Weaver brothers that make up Wolves in the Throne Room. It's not black metal at all, but I'm sure many of you would be interested in it. It's not bad at all. I had been looking for this for awhile, nice to know Zero's got my back. Now if I could just find some Gifthorse (Wrest's prog rock band).
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Willing Feet - Demo
This is raw. Not "recorded in an analog studio" raw. This is recorded in a robotic dumpster, that is getting anally raped by another dumpster without lube, into a boombox on the external mic raw. In fact, I have no fucking clue how it sounds due to how raw it is. I do know that it's pretty sweet and if you like the BTC bands, you'll probably like this.
2010 - Demo
Download
Fucking Buy
Download
Fucking Buy
Endless Disease - Our Dawn is the End
Its been a while and I have finally got started on the huge backlog of submissions we have. Thought I'd start with something that is really good. ED is from Texas. They play nice and crusty black metal. Not as d-beat reliant as some crusty black can be, you can't help but think of Craft and their brand of misanthropy with this demo.
2010 - Our Dawn is the End
http://www.mediafire.com/?9k4hvz9icovcbv7
http://www.mediafire.com/?9k4hvz9icovcbv7Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Johann Wolfgang Pozoj
Excellent new band from Croatia; J.W. Pozoj plays some really great progressive tinged black metal; The first album is not bad, showing the potential of the band but things really pick up on the second album which features some incredibly strong material, especially on the cleaner parts where the band really shines; also, the packaging of the second album compliments the music perfectly, a really awesome looking release to own. There is loads of potential here, definitely a band to keep an eye out for. Highly recommended!!
download: [320kbps] / [flac]
2009 - Escape of Pozoj
download: [320kbps] / [flac]
buy here
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
1349-1349 (ep)
So I don't know 'bout y'all, but I think old 1349 was pretty bitchin.' Liberation and this, their 2001 EP and also their first non-demo release, were pure unadulterated early 90's Mayhem/Gorgoroth worship. That said, they didn't try and hide what they were, and I like that. 1349 and Liberation were honest to devil black metal worship. Similar to other worship bands (old Municipal Waste to Wehrmacht, Sleep to Black Sabbath, or Warhammer to Hellhammer) the unoriginality was excused and the fun/competency or whatever else was what was admired.
There's a key component to this release, the cover is of Celtic Frost (the Usurper) not Pink Floyd, think on that (speaking of which that's Ravn drumming on the cover, not Frost).Frost used to be able to drum, and this shows it, I'm convinced the reason why 1349 and Satyricon suck is because he has bad tendinitis and can't drum fast well.
So if you want something ahead of the curve hit up Negura Bunget, Altar of Plagues, or Liturgy, but if you want second wave black metal done right listen to this (it's odd to think this is almost 10 years old).
Friday, August 27, 2010
Pensées Nocturnes- Grotesque
Pensées Nocturnes is a 1 man black metal band from France mixing in theatrics and medieval/ neo-classical sounds. The guitar playing is excellent, even some great solos (and if the drums are real there's amazing playing there too). Typically, this isn't my cup of tea. Some of theatrical parts really annoy me, but it's in the same sense of Arcturus, this is just a lot odder. That being said, I enjoy it and probably will keep enjoying it.
I don't see how Khaos[] could call this band typical, anything but, i assure you that some of the melodramatic orchestral parts are worth sitting through for the whole product.
I don't know what's with the French, maybe it's their drinking water, but last year alone we saw two blues tribute/tinged albums from France (Diamatregon's Crossroads and Glorior Belli's Meet Us at the Southern Sign- and for the record I thought Diamatregon's lp was far better). You also have bands like Mystic Forest and even Peste Noire who fool around with blues/medieval sounds.
Put your notions aside and give this a listen if you're in the mood for something diverse, bizarre, and theatrical- vaudeville to say the least.
2010-Grotesque
Really not sure where to buy this, give me a heads up if you find where.
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Menegroth - Gazourmah
Black metal with a martial feel, a focused release featuring some really well composed songs, although not the most original release it will leave you begging for more.
Also features a Blood Axis cover.
Also features a Blood Axis cover.
download [320kbps]
buy here
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Sangre Y Tierra / Adrift - Split
Strong release from these two artists, both deliver incredible material; raw sounding black metal featuring a common ethereal quality, both bands explore similar moods yet with a different approach, needless to say it sounds great!
We are honored to feature such amazing bands here at Attila and I urge everyone to check out this release!
We are honored to feature such amazing bands here at Attila and I urge everyone to check out this release!
artwork by James Lindley
download: [RS] / [MF]
Vassafor - s/t EP
Awesome EP from this New Zealand band; sounds like a mix of Nazxul and Beherit all with asmall dose of death / doom, excellent stuff!
download [192kbps]
buy here / here
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Burning Church Forest
Been listening to this band quite a lot lately; monotonous, slightly dissonant, black metal from Australia, very well made!
download [vbr v2]
2009 - Book 2
download [vbr v2]
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Alehammer / Tyrant - At War With Straightedge / Go Ahead, Raise The Dead
Awesome blackened thrash / crust from Sweden, both bands deliver excellent material, cannot go wrong here! Released on a nice looking gatefold LP with Tyrant’s artwork done by cult artist Justin Bartlett.
download [320kbps]
buy here
Monday, July 12, 2010
Negative Plane - Et In Saecula Saeculorum
Just noticed that this was not posted yet, absolutely incredible release with a unique old-school sound, essential!
Links removed, please support and buy the album from the link below.
buy here
Negative Plane - Surreality
Debut demo from this excellent US band, very riff based material, not as atmospheric as the debut but still very well composed. Recommended!
download [256kbps]
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Mortifera / Sacellum Luciferi - Catacomb Mysteries
Very limited split tape featuring Mortifera and Sacellum Luciferi. Mortifera’s material is raw melancholic black metal while Sacellum Luciferi is more in the vein of early Celestia. Quite enjoyable!
download [192kbps]
Aktiv Dödshjälp / Slaktattack - Split 7"
Aktiv Dödshjälp is black metal infused crust, Slaktattack is more straightforward crust, nothing much to say here, totally killer release!
I suggest getting your hands on Aktiv Dödshjälp’s other material as well.
I suggest getting your hands on Aktiv Dödshjälp’s other material as well.
download [320kbps]
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Moon - Caduceus Chalice
Excellent new release from Moon, atmospheric black metal in the vein of Xasthur; the final song alone makes this worth the purchase, recommended!
download [320kbps]
buy here
Sleeping Peonies - Rose curl, Sea swirl
""Rose curl, Sea swirl" is both the debut of Norfolk English band Sleeping Peonies and the first label release for Khrysanthoney. This pro duplicated/printed CDR is a 7 track demo featuring Sleeping Peonies' unique style of bass heavy black metal and gently flowing dreampop rhythms. Dark, tranquil and utterly dreamy, "Rose curl, Sea Swirl" is a sugary treat for lovers of groups as diverse as Alcest, Velvet Cacoon and Cocteau Twins."
One of the finest releases this year, perfectly soothing black metal,ideal listening for these warm summer days.
I suggest picking a copy since it's really inexpensive especially considering the quality.
I suggest picking a copy since it's really inexpensive especially considering the quality.
Special thanks to rottenzombie for providing the flac rip.
DOWNLOAD HERE (mp3) (w/ full art)
mp3 / FLAC: RS / MF
buy here
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Terzij de Horde - A Rage of Rapture Against the Dying of the Light
Really awesome black metal from Holland, strong compositions that remind me of Altar of Plagues only more straightforward, a great debut, I’ll be definitely looking forward to more material by these guys, highly recommended!
download
myspace
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this release was submitted to us by the band.
Eald - Through a world impatient for my death
Eald was brought to existence on the year 2001 by the hand of Heolstor, with the only purpose of delivering a message of discontent and perpetual frustration towards human kind. Thus, a first demo tape entitled “Fire shalt purify our land” was released by the german label Splendour Prod. , presenting a rather primitive and direct approach to Black Metal. The demo was surprisingly well received in the underground scene and several interviews were answered.
After putting the band in ice for a while, in winter 2009 Heolstor decided to continue his work with the band, but this time with a slightly different approach, perhaps a more artistic one. The songs present the same weariness towards mankind as before, but have gained in variation and complexity. Therefore, he requested the help of Ravager for the recording of a new demo, entitled “Through a world impatient for my death”, composed by four new tracks showing the evolution in the band’s sound.
The band is currently looking for a label to release their upcoming material, and any serious zine can ask for a promo copy or send their interviews.
This is for now definitely one of the best demo’s I’ve received, fast black metal with really killer song-writing, well worth a listen!
download: RS / DF
myspace
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this release was submitted to us by the band.
Nierty - Essence Of The Nightbringer
“Sonic industrialised black metal chaos” from the UK. This is their debut, originally recorded in ’08 and conceived as a single track, this is well made black metal with an industrialized feel thanks in part to the pounding drum assault, great!
download: RS / DS
myspace
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this release was submitted to us by the band.
Svartnad
Slow atmospheric black metal from Sweden; the first demo is basically average bm in the vein of Hypotherima and other similar bands while the second demo is more akin to stuff like Alcest, atmospheric rock mixed with black metal.
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download: MF
2010 - En Studie I Ensamhet
download: MF
download both here
myspace
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this release was submitted to us by the band.
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Nemere - Az Éjszaka Holdja Alatt Jönnek El
Straightforward raw black metal from Hungary, not a bad debut demo.
download: RS / MF
you can buy the demo directly from the band:
nemereband@myspace.com
http://myspace.com/nemereband
http://www.nemereband.atw.hu/
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this release was submitted to us by the band.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Like Akista or Ash Pool?
My friend Larry over at Shop Shogun (merch printers for awesome bands like Boyd Rice/NON, Integrity) sent me an email earlier saying that they have teamed up with Hospital Productions to offer exclucive HP merch. You won't end up dropping as much cash as you would for a bootleg and it will last a whole fuck longer.
http://hospitalproductions.shopshogun.com/index.php
http://hospitalproductions.shopshogun.com/index.php
Friday, June 11, 2010
Epic - Of Tears and Blood...
Awesome melodic black metal from France, a long forgotten release from '98. The sound reminds me of Swedish melodic / symphonic black metal from that time, really enjoyable! The line-up alone makes this a real hidden gem!
(special thanks to Elad for finally finding this!)
download [320kbps]
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Innumerable Forms - Dark Worship
So, I'm cheating here (who the fuck cares), but I think this is something finally worth posting. Hopefully you guys know the amazing power violence act Mind Eraser, and if not maybe you know the unholy death act Funebrarum. If these names are over your head, don't worry you're just missing out on a lot. Innumerable Forms is Justin Detore, who has played in the aforementioned bands. Dark Worship is just that old school death metal that's super heavy and dark. Think Fallen Angel of Doom, Incantation's first three, Grave, etc. It's got a kinda black metal vibe, but it's just dark and heavy as hell. I highly recommend this, as it should appeal to fans of black metal and death metal alike.
2010-Dark Worship
No site will let me upload for whatever reason, so the link's taken from LucidMedia
Download
Buy
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No site will let me upload for whatever reason, so the link's taken from LucidMediaDownload
Buy
-F
Monday, May 31, 2010
Evilfeast - Wolves of Hyperborean Frost
Newest tape from Poland’s finest. Two songs, one black metal one ambient, no description needed here…
download [vbr v2]
Peste Noire - Ballade cuntre lo Anemi Francor
Third album from these awesome Frenchman. I haven’t listened to the second album but this album is more “up beat” compared with the debut but still filled with excellent compositions that get under your skin, also features weird interludes that give it a unique mood. A bit short but still an incredibly enjoyable release!
download [320kbps / flac 1|2]
buy here
Sterbeklang - Leere
Amazing atmospheric black metal from Germany; simple yet effective melodies with fast monotonous drumming transport you into a world of pure trance, this is so well made that you won’t even care of the unoriginality. Highly recommended!
download [320kbps]
buy here
Okkultokrati - Knarkskog
Incredibly fun punkish balck metal from Norway; short and to the point songs with killer riffs and great vocals, can’t go wrong here!
download [vbr v2]
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