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neděle 16. srpna 2026

Recenze/review - VIANDE - Monument aux morts (2026)


VIANDE - Monument aux morts
CD 2026, Transcending Obscurity Records

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Každé město má svá tajemství, ukrytá hluboko pod povrchem. Sestupuji dolů, do starých sklepení. Po stěnách stéká hnis a slyším šramot, který ke mě doléhá z povrchu. Křik lidí, cinkot tramvají, troubení aut, vše postupně utichá. Nakonec zbydu jen já, nekonečná tma a pach hniloby. Navštívil jsem tyhle staré katakomby z jednoho prostého důvodu. Měli by tu být pochováni mí prokletí předci. Členové řádu black death metalového, který byl kdysi dávno, na přelomu osmdesátých a devadesátých let založen jako tajný spolek. Ze tmy a nicoty se objeví první žhnoucí oči. Nemrtví, jsem tu správně.

VIANDE jsou kapelou, která pochází z Francie a jejich hudba se pro mě stala natolik podmanivou, zajímavou a drásající, že jsem se rozhodl o ní napsat několik pokorných slov. Uvědomil jsem si, že jsem je viděl naživo (odkaz na report naleznete dole pod dnešním článkem). Na koncertě tahle smečka doslova zabíjela a tak jsem si vzal jejich letošní album na několik svých nekonečných výletů do záhrobí. 


Hudba se mi ihned dostala do krve. Je totiž velmi dobře napsána, řeže tou správnou stranou nože, je uvěřitelná, opravdová, ryzí a naprosto autentická. Pokaždé, když jsem zapnul play na svém přehrávači, tak jsem si opravdu připadal jako na návštěvě katakomb, ve kterých jsou pochováni mí prokletí předci. Proséval jsem mezi prsty prach, užíval si masivní, řezající a dobře čitelný zvuk, díval jsem se na pochmurně morbidní motivy na obalu a uvědomil jsem si, že tahle nahrávka vlastně nemá žádné slabé místo. Já, jako posluchač a teď už i fanoušek kapely, jsem zjistil, že zkažená krev, která mě i kapele koluje v žilách, je naprosto stejného odstínu. Pánové velice umně, zkušeně a s elegancí starých mistrů kombinují chladný, mrazivý black metal se surovostí death metalu. Celá nahrávka je potom zahalena do doom metalových pavučin, které jsou prašivé, neskutečně pevné a strhnou vás do hlubiny. Pokud bych potom měl tvorbu těchto tmářů k někomu přirovnat, volil bych jména jako CRUCIAMENTUM, INCANATATION, DEAD CONGREGATION, DRAWN AND QUARTERED, TEITANBLOOD. Ano, peklo o sobě zase jednou dává vědět, Satan sedí na svém trůnu, usmívá se a démoni tančí na svých vlastních hrobech. VIANDE tohle všechno ví, umí si hrát s náladami jako šelma se svojí kořistí. Bývám při poslechu ztracený, prokletý, pohřbený zaživa. Ve skladbách se ukrývá pradávná síla, tlak, energie, to vše zabalené a zahrané způsobem, u kterého shoříte zevnitř. "Monument aux morts" je přesně tím druhem nahrávky, která se mi dostala do morku kostí, do podvědomí. A už teď vím, že se k ní budu rád a velmi často vracet. Album, které je doslova nasáklé starými chorobami! Temný, drásající a surově morbidní  black death metal, hniloba, špína a nekonečně bolestivá a morbidní smrt! 


Asphyx says:

Every city has its secrets, hidden deep beneath the surface. I descend into the old cellars. Pus runs down the walls, and I hear a rustling that drifts down to me from above. The shouts of people, the clanging of trams, the honking of cars everything gradually fades away. In the end, it’s just me, endless darkness, and the stench of decay. I visited these old catacombs for one simple reason. My cursed ancestors are supposed to be buried here members of the Black Death Metal Order, which was founded long ago, at the turn of the ’80s and ’90s, as a secret society. From the darkness and nothingness, the first glowing eyes appear. The undead I’m in the right place.

VIANDE is a band from France, and their music has become so captivating, intriguing, and harrowing to me that I’ve decided to write a few humble words about it. I realized that I’d seen them live (you’ll find a link to the review below today’s article). At the concert, this pack literally killed it, so I took their album from this year along on several of my endless trips to the afterlife.


The music got under my skin right away. It’s very well written, cuts right to the bone, and is believable, genuine, pure, and completely authentic. Every time I hit play on my player, I really felt like I was visiting the catacombs where my cursed ancestors are buried. I let the dust sift through my fingers, savored the massive, cutting, and crystal-clear sound, gazed at the gloomy, morbid motifs on the cover, and realized that this recording actually has no weak points. As a listener and now a fan of the band I discovered that the tainted blood coursing through my veins and those of the band is of exactly the same hue. These gentlemen very skillfully, expertly, and with the elegance of old masters combine cold, icy black metal with the rawness of death metal. The entire album is then shrouded in doom metal webs that are dusty, incredibly sturdy, and will drag you into the depths. If I were to compare the work of these dark masters to anyone, I’d choose names like CRUCIAMENTUM, INCANATATION, DEAD CONGREGATION, DRAWN AND QUARTERED, and TEITANBLOOD. Yes, hell is making its presence known once again; Satan sits on his throne, smiling, while demons dance on their own graves. VIANDE knows all this; they know how to toy with emotions like a predator with its prey. When I listen, I feel lost, cursed, buried alive. Hidden within the songs is an ancient power, pressure, and energy all wrapped up and performed in a way that makes you burn from the inside out. “Monument aux morts” is exactly the kind of record that has seeped into my very marrow, into my subconscious. And I already know that I’ll be happy to return to it very often. An album that is literally steeped in ancient plagues! Dark, harrowing, and brutally morbid black death metal decay, filth, and an infinitely painful and morbid death!


Report, photos, video - TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY FEST - Prague, club Futurum - 5. 5. - 6. 5. 2023: 


Tracklist:
1. Linceul immense 
2. Sacrifice ardent 
3. Germes de mort 
4. Monolithe de chagrin 
5. Cercueil de vase
6. Une cage d'os 
7. L'esprit cachot 
8. Austérité maximum 

A few questions - interview with black thrash metal band from Poland - HEXENALTAR.


A few questions - interview with black thrash metal band from Poland - HEXENALTAR.

Recenze/review - HEXENALTAR - Descending Curse (2026):

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?

Ahoj! Hexenaltar was founded in mid 2021 as solo project, but later that year it became a full-time band.

At the very begining I wanted to play something near to blackended speed/thrash, but when I was recording those songs they became more black/thrash/death in final. I think it’s much better for final result. Years of playing death metal have changed my style and taste for good, so Hexenaltar became more heavy sounding than I was expecting at first.


Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?

Well it was kinda complex process. Instruments were recorded in Sound of Records with Haldor Grunberg, we were also trying to record vocals there, but I was sick, so they had to be re-recorded.

So I went to Polifon Studio to record those vocals with Michał Kirmuć. He had oldschool condenser microphone and I was quite happy with results. At the end our good friend Filip Żywiec Weyher recorded intro for us and our drummer Johnny componed outro.
Everything was mixed by Michał Grabowski, he works as live sound technician for Vader, so I trusted him with this process.

How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?

Oh to be honest I don’t remember that well, I think it was about 500cds and 200 vinyls and just a few copies of cassettes. Of course there was a bit of merch like t-shirts and pins and we want to make patches, but hell... it’s quite a long process again. We want them to look just perfect and we are waiting for our friend who will make design, but now he has a broken arm so we will have to wait, a bit more.


Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?

I wrote most of lyrics, but for two songs my friend Beton helped me – drummer of Abominated.
But to be honest it’s a lot easier for me to sing lyrics that I wrote. They are mostly about medieval horror. Witches, evil priests, possession and burning altars haha. They don’t touch serious topics like religion, society or politics. Music sounds like 80s slasher movie, so in my opinion lyrics have to fit the music.

Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?

I made sketch for logo with pencil and I asked my friend if he can make it more professional, and he did! His name is Skadvaldur, talented artist from Iceland, he also did the first artwork for our demo – Tormented Possession and EP Bestial Damnation. Current artwork was done by Juanjo Castellano, he is a real maniac, I am glad that we found him. And website or social media... Yea, without them you are nothing nowadays. You just have to be on Instagram and Facebook, but we are not planning to have www site like hexenaltar.com.


Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you?

We choose Godz ov War from Poland, because I know Greg, the CEO of Godz ov War and yea, he treats us just right in my opinion and we are still a young band, so we are really happy that our release was realased in multiple formats. this is very important, because it’s so good feeling to hold vinyl in your hands. It makes you appreciated. So yes, I can recommend this label.

Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?

Of course original thrash metal godfathers of the genre like Kreator, Sodom, Slayer, Sarcofago, Kat.

I am not a big fan of modern metal music or modern bands, of course I know it’s not open-minded attitude, but that’s just my taste, I tried to change it, but I’ve failed.


Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?

Yes, I’ve sent e-mail to some labels, but what to say. We weren’t interested in some labels and some labels weren’t interested in us. So we decided to stay with GoW, there is no need to make changes when current deal just works good.

How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best?

I think that we have played about 25 gigs and they were all club concerts for now. We would love to play some open-air concerts, but probably we are still too small band to get offers for playing such events. But I hope that future will bring some open-air shows for Hexenaltar!

What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?

For sure we would like to record more stuff. Last months I was focused on Abominated’s 2nd album and getting new job, but for sure I will spend some time to write new music for next release.

And playing some open air concerts will be good achivement. Maybe Black Silesia

 

How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?

Best way is Instagram or Facebook. It’s fast and efficient. You can of course do it by e-mail or via our record label Godz ov War!

facebook.com/Hexenaltar

instagram.com/hexenaltar_speed

Thanx for the interview.

Thank you! I hope that we will be able to drink some Czech Kozel beer together!

Recenze/review - HEXENALTAR - Descending Curse (2026):



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sobota 15. srpna 2026

Interview - TORTURERAMA - Morbid, moldy, oozing death metal that will reduce you to dust!


Interview with death metal band from Belgium - TORTURERAMA.

Recenze/review - TORTURERAMA - The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre (2026):

Ave TORTURERAMA! Greetings to the Belgian underground. I hope everything’s going well over there. It should be you’ve released the seventh fantastic full-length album of your career this year. I have to admit, it literally pinned me to the wall. It’s dark, energetic, and cuts like the sharp edge of a knife. It’s very clear that you’ve done a great job and brought a lot of talent to the table. How do you view the new album in relation to your previous work? Where did you want to take things, and in what ways do you think these recordings differ?

Well hello there!

Good to hear you like our most recent audio document of questionable taste!

Talent is a broad term when applied to us but we take the compliment with dignity.

As for the new album, it’s been quite a journey through a pandemic, line-up changes and basically life as it unfolds. So, it’s not really as much as a deliberate idea as it is a result of the reality of life.

Of course we did thing entirely different than our previous release. Kept everything simple. No 17 layers of HM-2 madness. This is just how we sound. Massive thanks to Greg Wilkinson (Earhammer/Autopsy) who helped us achieve this since it was absolutely necessary. Otherwise, we would have lost our minds.


“The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre” embodies all the attributes of good death metal. For me personally, it’s an album I love coming back to. How did it come together? How does TORTURERAMA compose new material?

Well, it all starts with a Belgian basement. We gather there, bring riffs or invent them on the spot and the fermentation process begins. Double, Triple, Quadruple, … it takes time. That’s why we are slow. But we enjoy ourselves.

When I listen to the new album “The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre,” I feel like I’m sinking into a deep, bloody swamp. The superbly cold and dark sound contributes a lot to that. How and where did you record it? Who produced and mixed the album?

Recording we did ourselves, just like all our previous endeavors. Massive shout to Bèr (Guitars) who nearly lost his sanity whilst recording. The whole thing took a couple of months in the fall of 2025.

To mold this “twisted mass of burnt decay” into this easy listening, loungey style of death metal we contacted Greg Wilkinson of Earhammer (and fkn Autopsy!) to apply some of his talents. Resulting in this new, deformed afterbirth. We even found some maniac in Spain who wanted to release this! Thanx Raul!


The CD is an integral part of the release and a sort of bonus for fans today. You released it on the Memento Mori label, and it features a macabre cover. Who designed it? How did you choose the motif, and how does it relate to the music on the new album?

The one and only Skadvaldur released his talents upon the canvas. The title of the album in combination with some early demo recordings was all he needed to produce this fine piece of art. What a great artist to work with!

I’ve been wandering the underworld for over thirty years now, and when it comes to music, I go to Belgium for a sure thing. I think we have a similar nature and taste when it comes to metal. I really like your bands and follow your scene closely. We also only have a few good death metal bands here. How do you perceive your scene, fans, and labels?

The scene in Belgium could really do with some fresh blood if you ask me. And there definitely are some youngsters moving about but the scene as it once was, has completely changed. In general, young people don’t really go out as much anymore and the underground here suffers from those same symptoms.


You play old-school-influenced death metal. These days, the band can’t really avoid comparisons, but I’d be interested to know how the idea to form TORTURERAMA actually came about, who your role models were and are, and where you want to take the band. Are you tempted by big international festivals, for example? Would you be willing to go on tour with a more famous band?

The idea was to go back to the death metal before overproduction and all records sounding the same. The Stockholm sound was an obvious choice, but our influences do not only come from Scandinavia.

Touring has never been on the table. We’re not objecting to anything but we’re not actively looking to tour either. The bigger festivals can always contact us but I have a feeling they aren’t really looking into real underground bands, let alone Torturerama. They are welcome though.

When I started my website ten years ago, my vision was to support bands that I felt weren’t getting enough attention to let the world know about them. I think I’ve been pretty successful at that, at least judging by the feedback. How do you approach promotion? Do you leave it to the label, or do you send out CDs yourselves for reviews? For example, I buy albums that I really enjoy. How about you? Are you also fans who like to support your peers often? Do you go to concerts? Do you party?

We move ourselves around in the European underground and buying merch is a part of that. We’re old school in that sense as well (of course).

We have our favorites and there’s definitely some good new bands emerging all over Europe.

Bands not getting enough attention will be a recurring thing since not everyone is gifted with the art of (self)promotion. I Shure know that’s not our strong point either.


On the one hand, a band just starting out today has plenty of ways to get their name out there, but on the other hand, there are a huge number of bands, and fans get lost in the crowd. A lot of people just download MP3s from the internet and, instead of going to a concert, prefer to spew venom on Facebook. How does modern technology influence you as TORTURERAMA? What do you think about downloading music, Google Metalists, streaming music, and so on?

I don’t even know what google Metalists is LOL. We’re old school and promoting ourselves has never been our strongest side. As you mention getting noticed in the vastness of social media is not evident today.

I don’t oppose downloading or streaming but the fairness in respect to the artist is hard to find in that part of the online world. I think the way AI is rolled out by the “industry” is a far bigger problem for music in general.

I like to ask musicians what death metal means to them. How would they define it is it more of a philosophy and lifestyle for them, or “just” a way to unwind? What does it mean to you? How do you perceive and experience it?

Death Metal is just a label. But making music and the mindset that comes with the metal underground is something special. The Death Metal underground specifically is the most fun for us. It still has integrity without becoming another big cliché.

 

To wrap things up, a classic but important question. What does TORTURERAMA have planned for the coming months? Where can we see you live? If you have a message for fans, labels, or promoters, this is the place…

We’ve got the release show coming up of course. The album will then also be available on cassette and vinyl, thanks to Daniel from ADG/Godeater.

In December we also have a show in Wesel (GER) with our friends from Mauler and Rotterdam (NL) with the sick fucks from Mancuerda.. Hoping many shows will follow. If you’re interested contact us through our socials and we’ll see if we can come over and ruin the day for you.

For merch look at our online shop @bandcamp or the Memento Mori shop. Our new album will be up on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer,etc so you can check us out there as well.

Thank you so much for the interview. I wish your new album every success and hope your fan base grows as much as possible. I look forward to seeing you live somewhere, and I wish you all the best both musically and personally. I’m off to blast “The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre” in my head again!

Recenze/review - TORTURERAMA - The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre (2026):

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Rozhovor - TORTURERAMA - Morbidní, plesnivý, mokvající death metal, u kterého se rozpadnete v prach!


Rozhovor s death metalovou skupinou z Belgie - TORTURERAMA.

Recenze/review - TORTURERAMA - The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre (2026):

Ave TORTURERAMA! Zdravím do belgického undergroundu. Doufám, že je u vás vše v pořádku. Mělo by, máte na kontě letos sedmé dlouhohrající skvělé album své kariéry. Musím se přiznat, že mě doslova přikovalo na zeď. Je temné, energické, řeže ostrou hranou nože. Je hodně slyšet, že jste odvedli skvělou práci a taky velká porce talentu. Jak vnímáš novou desku v souvislosti s vaší předchozí tvorbou? Kam jak jste se chtěli posunout a v čem jsou podle tebe nahrávky odlišné?

Ahoj!

Rád slyším, že se vám líbí náš nejnovější audio dokument pochybného vkusu!

Talent je v našem případě široký pojem, ale kompliment bereme s důstojností.

Co se týče nového alba, byla to dlouhá cesta pandemií, změnami v sestavě a v podstatě životem, jak se odvíjel. Takže to není ani tak záměrný nápad, jako spíše výsledek reality života.

Samozřejmě jsme to udělali úplně jinak než naše předchozí vydání. Všechno jsme udrželi jednoduché. Žádných 17 vrstev šílenství HM-2. Takhle prostě zníme. Obrovské díky Gregu Wilkinsonovi (Earhammer/Autopsy), který nám pomohl toho dosáhnout, protože to bylo naprosto nezbytné. Jinak bychom se zbláznili.


„The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre“ v sobě obsahuje všechny atributy dobrého death metalu. Pro mě osobně se jedná o desku, ke které se hrozně rád vracím. Jakým způsobem vznikala? Jak skládají nový materiál TORTURERAMA?

Všechno to začíná v belgickém sklepě. Sejdeme se tam, přineseme riffy nebo je na místě vymyslíme a začíná proces fermentace. Dvojitý, trojitý, čtyřnásobný… to chce čas. Proto jsme pomalí. Ale užíváme si to.

Když poslouchám nové album „The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre“, připadám si, jako bych se propadal do hlubokého krvavého močálu. Hodně tomu přispívá znamenitý chladný a temný zvuk. Jak a kde jste nahrávali? Kdo album produkoval, mixoval?

Nahrávání jsme si dělali sami, stejně jako všechny naše předchozí počiny. Obrovská poklona Bèrovi (kytara), který při nahrávání málem ztratil rozum. Celá věc trvala pár měsíců na podzim roku 2025.

Abychom tuto „zkroucenou masu spáleného rozkladu“ zformovali do tohoto easy listeningového, lounge stylu death metalu, kontaktovali jsme Grega Wilkinsona z Earhammeru (a fkn Autopsy!), aby využil některé ze svých talentů. Výsledkem je tento nový, deformovaný náhrobek. Dokonce jsme našli i nějakého maniaka ve Španělsku, který to chtěl vydat! Díky, Raule!


Nedílnou součástí a jakýmsi bonusem navíc je pro fanoušky dnes CD. Vy jste jej vydali u labelu Memento Mori a je opatřeno mrtvolným obalem. Kdo je jeho autorem? Jak jste motiv vybírali a jak souvisí s hudbou na novince?

Jedinečný a neopakovatelný Skadvaldur uvolnil svůj talent na plátně. Název alba v kombinaci s několika ranými demo nahrávkami bylo vše, co potřeboval k vytvoření tohoto skvělého uměleckého díla. S tímto umělcem se skvěle spolupracovalo!

Toulám se podsvětím již přes třicet let a do Belgie si chodím pro muziku vlastně na jistotu. Myslím, že máme podobnou náturu i vkus, co se týká metalu. Mám vaše kapely hodně rád a pečlivě sleduji vaši scénu. Také máme u nás jen několik dobrých death metalových kapel. Jak vnímáš vaši scénu, fanoušky, labely?

Belgická scéna by si podle mě opravdu zasloužila trochu čerstvé krve. A rozhodně se tam pohybují i ​​někteří mladí lidé, ale scéna, jaká bývala, se úplně změnila. Obecně platí, že mladí lidé už tolik nechodí ven a underground tady trpí stejnými příznaky.


Hrajete death metal ovlivněný starou školou. Dnes se vlastně kapela nemůže vyhnout srovnání, mě by ale zajímalo, jak vlastně vznikl nápad založit TORTURERAMA, kdo byl a je vaším vzorem a kam vaši kapelu chcete posunout? Lákají vás třeba velké zahraniční festivaly, jste ochotni vyrazit na turné s nějakou slavnější smečkou?

Myšlenkou bylo vrátit se k death metalu před nadprodukcí a zajistit, aby všechny desky zněly stejně. Stockholmský zvuk byl jasnou volbou, ale naše vlivy nepocházejí jen ze Skandinávie.

O turné se nikdy neuvažovalo. Nic nenamítáme, ale ani se aktivně nesnažíme o turné. Větší festivaly nás mohou vždycky kontaktovat, ale mám pocit, že se moc nezajímají o skutečné undergroundové kapely, natož o Tortureramu. Jsou ale vítány.

Když jsem před deseti lety zakládal svoje stránky, měl jsem vizi, že se budu snažit podporovat kapely, které podle mě nejsou tolik na očích. Dát o nich vědět světu. Myslím, že se mi to celkem daří, alespoň podle ohlasů. Jak přistupujete k propagaci vy? Necháváte to na labelu nebo sami posíláte CD různě na recenze? Já si třeba alba, která mě opravdu baví, kupuji. Jak jste na tom vy? Jste také fanoušci, co rádi a často podporují své kolegy? Chodíte na koncerty? Paříte?

Pohybujeme se v evropském undergroundu a nákup merchu je toho součástí. V tomto smyslu jsme také oldschool (samozřejmě).

Máme své oblíbené a rozhodně se v celé Evropě objevují dobré nové kapely.

Kapely, které nedostávají dostatek pozornosti, se budou opakovat, protože ne každý je nadaný uměním (sebe)propagace. Vím, že to taky není naše silná stránka.


Na jednou stranu má dnes začínající kapela spoustu možností, jak o sobě dát vědět, ale zase na druhou stranu, skupin je obrovské množství a fanoušci se v nich ztrácejí. Hodně lidí jen stahuje mp3 z internetu a místo koncertu raději plive jedovaté sliny na facebooku. Jak vás, jako TORTURERAMA ovlivňují moderní technologie? Co si myslíš o stahování muziky, google metalistech, streamování muziky apod.?

Ani nevím, co je to Google Metalists LOL. Jsme stará škola a propagace sebe sama nikdy nebyla naší silnou stránkou. Jak jsi zmínil, být zajímavý v rozlehlosti sociálních médií dnes není lehké.

Neodporuji stahování ani streamování, ale férovost vůči umělci je v této části online světa těžké najít. Myslím, že způsob, jakým je umělá inteligence zaváděna v „průmyslu“, je pro hudbu obecně mnohem větší problém.

S oblibou se ptám muzikantů na to, co pro ně znamená death metal. Jak by jej definovali, jestli je pro ně spíše filozofií a životním stylem nebo „jen“ relaxem. Co znamená pro tebe? Jak jej vnímáš a prožíváš?

Death metal je jen vydavatelství. Ale tvoření hudby a myšlení, které s metalovým undergroundem souvisí, je něco speciálního. Právě death metalový underground je pro nás největší zábava. Stále si zachovává integritu, aniž by se stal dalším velkým klišé.

 

Na závěr klasická, ale důležitá otázka. Co chystají TORTURERAMA v nejbližších měsících? Kde vás můžeme vidět na koncertě? Pokud máš nějaký vzkaz pro fanoušky, labely, promotéry, tak zde je prostor…

Samozřejmě nás čeká vydávání alba. Album bude poté k dispozici také na kazetě a vinylu, díky Danielovi z ADG/Godeater.

V prosinci máme také koncert ve Weselu (Německo) s našimi přáteli z Mauleru a v Rotterdamu (Nizozemsko) s parchanty z Mancuerdy. Doufáme, že bude následovat mnoho koncertů. Pokud máte zájem, kontaktujte nás přes naše sociální sítě a uvidíme, jestli se k vám můžeme přijet podívat a zkazit vám den.

Pro merch se podívejte do našeho online obchodu @bandcamp nebo do obchodu Memento Mori. Naše nové album bude k dispozici na Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer atd., takže nás můžete poslouchat i tam.

Děkuji moc za rozhovor. Přeji nejen nové desce spoustu úspěchů a ať se co nejvíc rozšíří řady vašich fanoušků. Budu se těšit někde naživo a ať se vám daří jak po hudební stránce, tak i v osobní rovině. Jdu si „The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre“ zase narvat do hlavy!

Recenze/review - TORTURERAMA - The Elaborate Theatre of the Macabre (2026):

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pátek 14. srpna 2026

Recenze/review - SEPULCRUM - Lacerator (2026)


SEPULCRUM - Lacerator
CD 2026, Chaos Records

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Pradávný kult smrt byl znovu obnoven. Zástupy nemrtvých, čekajících na přechod na druhou stranu se toulá mezi naším a oním světem. Touží po čerstvé krvi, po bolesti a utrpení. Sestupuji dolů po prašivých schodech. Po stěnách stéká hnis a z nekonečných chodeb podsvětí se ozývá nářek prokletých. Oltář je připraven. Chybí jen hudba, která by doplnila morbidně krvavou atmosféru. Velekněz se sklání nad první obětí. Drží v rukou nůž, ukovaný z té nejlepší oceli. Stejně jako nové album chilských maniaků SEPULCRUM.

Čtenáři našich stránek se s touhle smečkou divokých tmářů mohli již setkat. Kapela mě uhranula předchozím albem "Lamentation of Immolated Souls" natolik, že jsem s nimi udělal i rozhovor. Obojí si můžete přečíst, když sjedete dolů pod dnešní článek. Jsou tam odkazy na recenzi i rozhovor. Letos pánové pokračují v tom, co umí nejlépe. V nespoutaném, starosvětském death metalu. Novinka hoří zevnitř a na povrchu je chladná jako ruka mrtvoly. 


Líbí se mi rukopis kapely, jejich celkový výraz, absolutní nasazení a naprostá oddanost stínům. Skladby jsou opět velmi dobře napsány a nesou v sobě odkaz na kapely typu MORBID ANGEL, MORTA SKULD, DEICIDE, PESTILENCE, DEATH. Pokud jsi tedy starý fanoušek pohřbů do země nebo máš rád tento prašivý styl, potom jsi zde správně. SEPULCRUM samozřejmě přidávají do své hudby spoustu svých nápadů a invence. Novinka "Lacerator" se navíc opravdu velmi dobře poslouchá. Rád trávím čas v její přítomnosti a pokaždé, když zapnu play na svém přehrávači, tak nejednou nesedím ve svém pokoji, ale sleduji porcování ještě živých těl během starodávného rituálu pro vyvolávání temných sil.  Lacerator je totiž slovem, které má několik významů. V překladu je to trhač nebo rváč, ale také slasher hororová hra nebo vrhací sekera z Diablo II. Ve všech případech přesně definuje a vystihuje to, co se na albu odehrává. Poctivá, od srdce zahraná muzika, reálná, syrová, uvěřitelná a naprosto autentická. My, staří psi a fanoušci nekonečných stínů, moc dobře víme, že smrt má mnoho podob. Tu kterou nám přinášejí Chilané, je velmi krutá, surová a zanechává po sobě hlubokou krvavou stopu. Kývám se spokojeně do rytmu, podupávám si nohou, mlátím pěstí do zdi. Ano, je to zase tam. Pánové jsou ve skvělé formě a opět potvrzují, že je s nimi nutné v podzemí počítat. Za mě osobně vám pak mohu novinku jen doporučit. Je skvělá po všech stránkách (zvuk, produkce, motiv na obalu) a navíc má nezaměnitelnou, pochmurnou atmosféru. Přesně takhle to mám nejraději. Morbidní rituál krvavé smrti! Syrový death metal, který vás pohřbí zaživa! Dekapitace těla, dekapitace mysli!


Asphyx says:

The ancient cult of death has been revived. Hordes of the undead, awaiting their passage to the other side, roam between this world and the next. They crave fresh blood, pain, and suffering. I descend the crumbling stairs. Pus trickles down the walls, and the wails of the damned echo from the endless corridors of the underworld. The altar is ready. All that’s missing is the music to complement the morbidly bloody atmosphere. The high priest bends over the first victim. He holds a knife in his hands, forged from the finest steel. Just like the new album by the Chilean maniacs SEPULCRUM.

Readers of our site may have already encountered this pack of wild dark-worshippers. The band captivated me so much with their previous album, “Lamentation of Immolated Souls”, that I even interviewed them. You can read both by scrolling down below today’s article. There are links to the review and the interview there. This year, the guys are continuing to do what they do best: unbridled, old-school death metal. The new album burns from within, yet on the surface it’s as cold as a corpse’s hand.


I like the band’s style, their overall sound, their absolute commitment, and their total devotion to the shadows. The songs are once again very well written and carry echoes of bands like MORBID ANGEL, MORTA SKULD, DEICIDE, PESTILENCE, and DEATH. So if you’re a longtime fan of earth-burial metal or you just love this gritty style, then you’ve come to the right place. SEPULCRUM, of course, brings plenty of their own ideas and creativity to their music. What’s more, the new album “Lacerator” is a real pleasure to listen to. I enjoy spending time with it, and every time I hit play on my player, I often find myself not just sitting in my room, but watching the dismemberment of still-living bodies during an ancient ritual to summon dark forces. “Lacerator” is, in fact, a word with several meanings. It translates to “tearer” or “brawler,” but it also refers to a slasher horror game or a throwing axe from Diablo II. In all cases, it precisely defines and captures what’s happening on the album: honest, heartfelt music real, raw, believable, and utterly authentic. We, the old-timers and fans of Endless Shadows, know all too well that death takes many forms. The one the Chileans bring us is very cruel, brutal, and leaves a deep, bloody trail in its wake. I’m nodding contentedly to the beat, tapping my foot, pounding my fist against the wall. Yes, it’s back again. The guys are in great form and once again prove that they’re a force to be reckoned with in the underground scene. Personally, I can only recommend this new release. It’s great in every way (sound, production, cover art) and, on top of that, it has an unmistakable, gloomy atmosphere. That’s exactly how I like it best. A morbid ritual of bloody death! Raw death metal that will bury you alive! Decapitation of the body, decapitation of the mind!



about SEPULCRUM on DEADLY STORM ZINE:





tracklist:
01. Lacerator 
02. The Seven Gates 
03. As I Die 
04. Into The Infected Bowels 
05. Ilusory Stench 
06. Channeling The Oblivion 
07. Phrenetic Psycophony 
08. Entropic Decomposition 
09. Let Me Desecrate You 
10. Multideformation

čtvrtek 13. srpna 2026

Recenze/review - BLOOD GRAVE - The Execution of Humanity (2026)


BLOOD GRAVE - The Execution of Humanity
CD 2026, Chaos Records

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Něco mě neustále nutilo se sem vracet. Probouzel jsem se uprostřed noci, unavený a pokaždé, když jsem na tohle staré pohřebiště přišel, tak mě mrazilo v zádech. Byl jsem jako tělo bez duše, prokletý. Ukrýval jsem se ve stínu a čekal, až přijde můj čas. Poslouchám zrovna nové letošní album chilských maniaků BLOOD GRAVE a hroby se otvírají. Lezou z nich mrtvoly v různém stádiu rozkladu. Kývají se do rytmu, odpadává jim maso od kostí a je na nich vidět, že si tuhle nahrávku užívají stejně jako já.

Mám rád starý death metal a poslouchám ho od svého mládí, od přelomu osmdesátých a devadesátých let. Vybírám si už jen kapely, které mě zaujmou. Ochutnávám, jako zmlsaný gurmán z pestré palety současné nabídky a velmi často dál nepokračuji. S touhle smečkou je to jiné. Album sice vydala na začátku května, ale když já jsem si raději rval skladby pod tlakem do hlavy, než abych o nich psal. Schválně také ochutnejte a užijte si veškeré morbidní a děsivé ozvěny z onoho světa, které můžete na albu potkat. 


Přehrabuji se ve starých plesnivých kostech a neustále přidávám volume na svém přehrávači. BLOOD GRAVE prošli mým osobním sítem kvality mimo jiné i proto, že mají dobře ošetřený, masivní, prašivý, ostrý a čitelný zvuk, zajímavý motiv na obalu, ale hlavně dokázali napsat skladby, které se mi zadřely pod kůži i hluboko do podvědomí. Kapela vzešla z toho nejhlubšího podzemí a nejvíc se mi na ní asi líbí, že je opravdová, syrová, reálná, uvěřitelná a naprosto autentická. Užívám si mrtvolné nálady, houpu se spokojeně do rytmu, jako řezník se sekyrou, který právě dokončil svoji krvavou práci. Představuji si malý klub, někde na periferii města, v něm tahle smečka na pódiu a já v první řadě, s pivem v ruce. Musejí to být hodně divoké koncerty, škoda jen, že se vše odehrává na druhém konci světa. "The Execution of Humanity" je albem, které je volně inspirováno starými smečkami. Předkládaný materiál je potom přesně zacílený, dobře napsaný a složený. Navíc má v sobě takovou tu těžko definovatelnou energii, tlak, touhu ničit hudbou a v poslední době také pověstnou jihoamerickou nespoutanost, která je dnes již jasným poznávacím znamením tamních kapel. Už teď se těším, až se setmí a vydám se na další cestu bez konce. Zastavím se v márnici, promluvím s nemrtvými, budu asistovat u exhumace dalšího prokletého hrobu. Budu nasávat atmosféru a užívat si tohle morbidní album. Podám si ruku se svými vlastními démony a znovu a znovu budu zapínat play. Tahle nahrávka je totiž opravdu povedená a nemohu jinak než vám ji doporučit. Takhle nějak by to mělo vypadat. Poslouchejte nahlas! Všichni nakonec shoříme v pekle! Prašivý, syrový, temný a nekonečně bolestivý death metal ze starých prokletých pohřebišť! 


Asphyx says:

Something kept drawing me back here. I’d wake up in the middle of the night, exhausted, and every time I came to this old graveyard, a chill ran down my spine. I was like a soulless body, cursed. I hid in the shadows and waited for my time to come. I’m listening to this year’s new album by those Chilean maniacs BLOOD GRAVE, and the graves are opening up. Corpses in various stages of decomposition are crawling out of them. They’re swaying to the beat, flesh falling from their bones, and you can tell they’re enjoying this record just as much as I am.

I love old-school death metal and have been listening to it since my youth, back in the late ’80s and early ’90s. These days, I only pick out bands that catch my interest. Like a spoiled gourmet, I sample from the diverse array of what’s currently on offer, and very often I don’t go any further. With this pack, it’s different. The album was released in early May, but I’d rather cram the songs into my head under pressure than write about them. Be sure to give it a listen yourself and enjoy all the morbid and terrifying echoes from that world that you’ll encounter on the album.


I’m rummaging through old, moldy records and constantly turning up the volume on my player. BLOOD GRAVE made it through my personal quality filter, among other things, because they have a well-crafted, massive, gritty, sharp, and clear sound, an interesting cover design, but most importantly, they managed to write songs that have gotten under my skin and deep into my subconscious. The band emerged from the deepest underground, and what I probably like most about them is that they’re genuine, raw, real, believable, and completely authentic. I’m enjoying the deathly mood, swaying contentedly to the rhythm, like a butcher with an axe who’s just finished his bloody work. I picture a small club, somewhere on the outskirts of town, with this pack on stage and me in the front row, beer in hand. Their concerts must be really wild it’s just a shame that it’s all happening on the other side of the world. “The Execution of Humanity” is an album loosely inspired by old-school bands. The material presented here is precisely targeted, well-written, and well-composed. What’s more, it possesses that hard-to-define energy, that intensity, that desire to destroy through music and, more recently, that legendary South American wildness, which has now become a clear hallmark of bands from that region. I’m already looking forward to nightfall, when I’ll set out on another endless journey. I’ll stop by the morgue, talk to the undead, and assist with the exhumation of yet another cursed grave. I’ll soak up the atmosphere and enjoy this morbid album. I’ll shake hands with my own demons and hit play over and over again. This record is truly a gem, and I can’t help but recommend it to you. This is exactly how it should sound. Listen to it loud! We’ll all burn in hell in the end! Rotten, raw, dark, and infinitely painful death metal from ancient, cursed graveyards!


tracklist:
01. Bloody Fucking Carnage 
02. Subconcious Cruelty 
03. The Box 
04. Interlude 
05. Polluting Death 
06. Dark Margin of Mental Involution 
07. Abysmal Cosmic Horror 
08. The Execution of Humanity

A few questions - interview with death metal band from Chile - BLOOD GRAVE.


A few questions - interview with death metal band from Chile - BLOOD GRAVE.

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?

Hi to all the readers of DEADLY STORM ZINE, and thank you Jakub for granting us this interview.

We are the band Blood Grave, and we play Death Metal. Our band was formed at the end of 2023 in Buin (Santiago, Chile). It was originally founded by Augusto Albornoz (Lead Guitarist), Gustavo Sánchez (First Bassist), and Sebastián Lantaño (Drummer). Later, Pablo Pereda (Rhythm Guitarist) joined. The band started under the name "Execution," composing their first songs. As the weeks passed, the group decided to add a fifth member,

Andrés "Ratanás" Vega joined on vocals. At the same time, they proposed changing the band's name to "Blood Grave." With the complete lineup, we managed to compose a total of 8 songs. Before we could record, Pablo Pereda decided to leave the band, and we added Mirko Huerta as the new guitarist.

This marked a dark chapter in our history. Sadly, due to illness, Gustavo Sánchez passed away at the age of 21. On March 13, 2025, having recovered from this loss, we continued our friend's legacy. Rodrigo Reyes joined on bass, paving the way for our first EP, "The Execution of Humanity."


Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?

We recorded in Santiago, Chile, thanks to the initiative of Max Neira and Carlos Fuentes (formerly of Inanna and currently with Coffin Curse). Max Neira heard our debut performance, which he really liked, and offered us the opportunity to record with his bandmate Carlos Fuentes, a sound engineer. Under the guidance of SONIDO ORIGEN and in collaboration with ALHUE MUSIC STUDIO, he handled the recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. The conditions were entirely professional, polished, and complementary. Carlos contributed many ideas that worked perfectly with what we wanted to convey in this recording. We are very grateful to him and Max for making this possible.

How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?

We managed to release 300 copies of our EP, 75 of which were for Chile. Currently, it's only available on CD. You can also find us on Bandcamp (Chaos Records Bandcamp), where you can also purchase our album, and on YouTube (Death Madness). We'll soon be working on releasing it on cassette and digitally on Spotify.


Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?

In the band's early days, some of the lyrics for the songs "The Box" and "Polluting Death" were written by Gustavo Sánchez. When Andrés "Ratanás" Vega joined, he wrote the lyrics for all the other songs: "Bloody Fucking Carnage," "Subconscious Cruelty," "Dark Margin of Mental Involution," "Abysmal Cosmic Horror," and "The Execution of Humanity." These lyrics were conceived as primary ideas before the instrumental composition; there were already written ideas and concepts to convey the message or story they wanted to tell, fitting with the rhythm of each song.

The band's songs and concept explore apocalyptic scenarios, real and fictional stories focused on horror, terror, inspired by novels and films of the genre, serial killers, anti-religion, cosmic horror, and the imminent degradation of humanity under individual or mass mental.

Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?

The logo and graphic design were handled by our vocalist, Andrés "Ratanás" Vega, and all the album content was created by him and Max Neira. You can see their artwork on Instagram (@rtns_v__art).

Social media has been a huge help in spreading the word about our new releases, live performances, and announcements of new material, so yes, it's been quite helpful, as have traditional media outlets like zines, interviews, and programs that showcase emerging bands.


Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you?

So far, Chaos Records is responsible for the start of our discography. It was a recommendation from other bands we know here in Chile:

Sepulcrum, Nigromancia, Blood Oath, and Phantom. These bands released a split with this label and recommended we contact them, since they do a lot of promotion for Death Metal. We're satisfied with the results they've given us.

Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?

Our main inspiration comes from Old School Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal, and Punk.

Some of the bands we like and that inspire us are Death, Entombed, Dismember, Autopsy, Pestilence, Napalm Death, Deicide and Horrendous.

Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?

We only have been working with Chaos Recs, and the response so far has been Good.

How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best?

We have played about 10 times on gigs in different spots from Santiago, Buin and San Fernando (Rancagua´s Region). We played on clubs and open spaces but all in a underground scene. Our best show we think were on the gig “Guts n Blood” was a tribute show for our brother Gustavo Sanchéz.

What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?

Our plans for the future is keep making new music, record an ep or maybe a long play record and of course keep rocking.

How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?

You can find us on Instagram as blood.grave.dm, on Facebook as Blood Grave, Youtube as Blood Grave (Chile) and our email blood.gravedm@gmail.com

Thanx for the interview.

Thanks Jakub for the interview, Greetings




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