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pondělí 6. července 2026

Recenze/review - NUNSLAUGHTER - Satanic Chaos Legions (2026)


NUNSLAUGHTER - Satanic Chaos Legions
CD 2026, BLKIIBLK Records

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Znesvěcené pohřebiště, na kterém byli kdysi pohřbeni prokletí. První vrstva vydala šílená a děsivá svědectví o lidské nenávisti. O krutosti, o slepé víře. Zpuchřelé kosti, kdysi mučená a znásilňovaná těla. Ve jménu inkvizice. Duše nikdy nenajdou klid, stále budou bloudit mezi naším a oním světem. Naříkat nad svým osudem, toužit po pomstě i čerstvé krvi. Jako stará zanícená rána, jako návrat nemrtvých, tak zní nové album legendárních NUNSLAUGHTER. Kapela se letos vrátila, aby nám přinesla další ze svých death metalových svědectví. Mraky jsou při poslechu novinky nízko, skoro se dotýkají země. Mají černou barvu. Démoni znovu sedí na svém trůně a usmívají se. Není divu, hraje se tu hlavně pro ně, i pro všechny prokleté. 

A tak zase jednou s chutí a úsměvem upisuji svoji duši Satanovi a kupuji si u něj nové album. Obdivuji pekelný motiv na obalu, užívám si prašivý, "analogově" znějící zvuk, ale hlavně skladby, které jsou pro mě ozvěnami ze záhrobí, ze starých katakomb, ve kterých kdysi byli mučeni nebožáci ve jménu víry. Obraťte všechny kříže směrem dolů a připravte oltář, nové album je zde!


Tihle démoni mají dávno svůj jasný, rozpoznatelný a dobře čitelný styl. Poznáte je podle několika prvních tónů a ani letos na tom pánové nic nemění. Atmosféra je pochmurná, zahalená do krvavé mlhy. Nápady ohlodané na kost. Kapela uctívá staré kořeny death metalu a dělá to opět s elegancí a nadšením mistrů v oboru. Nemám žádných námitek proti provedení, ani proti jednotlivým nápadům. Od prvního momentu se mi objevila znovu stigmata a nahrávku si neskutečně užívám. Je totiž opravdová, ryzí, uvěřitelná a naprosto autentická. Nikde nic nepřebývá, ani nechybí, tihle gentlemani vzešli z té nejhlubší temnoty a hrají způsobem, který vás nenechá na pochybách. Ihned do vás zaseknou svůj dráp a už vás nepustí. Jsou jako černé svědomí, jako třináctá komnata, ve které jsou uloženy zohavené svaté ostatky. Zahaleni do rudých kápí, pochodují za odříkávaní zvrácených modliteb dolů, do podzemí. Oltář je připraven, svíce hoří jasným plamenem. Oběti budou zítra upáleny na hranici a tak jsou dnes k dispozici ke všem zvěrstvům, kterých je schopen jenom člověk. Zažijí nekonečné mučení. Ve jménu víry, amen! Až jednou po mnoha letech najdou archeologové jejich ostatky, naházené do hromadného hrobu, tak si pustí nové album "Satanic Chaos Legions" a budou vědět, o čem je opravdové peklo. Jasně, kapela hraje stále to samé, ale dělá to způsobem, který mě pokaždé strhne do hlubiny, totálně zničí a spálí na popel. Vzduch zase jednou smrdí sírou, kněží dál lžou a mají rozeklané jazyk hadů. Svět se po staletí nezměnil. Válka s nebem nikdy neskončí. Vím to já, i NUNSLAUGHTER! Moje duše nikdy nenajde klid, navěky bude bloudit mezi naším a oním světem. Staré, prašivé, blasfemické death metalové album, u kterého potkáte své vlastní démony! Pradávný, temný rituál, nasáklý zkaženou krví! Znovu se vám objeví stigmata!


Asphyx says:

A desecrated burial ground where the accursed were once laid to rest. The first layer revealed a mad and terrifying testament to human hatred to cruelty, to blind faith. Rotten bones, bodies once tortured and raped all in the name of the Inquisition. These souls will never find peace; they will forever wander between this world and the next. Lamenting their fate, yearning for vengeance and fresh blood. Like an old, festering wound, like the return of the undead that is the sound of the new album by the legendary NUNSLAUGHTER. The band has returned this year to bring us another of their death metal testimonies. As I listen to this new release, the clouds hang low, almost touching the ground. They are black. The demons sit on their throne once more, smiling. No wonder this music is played mainly for them, and for all the damned. 

And so, once again, with relish and a smile, I sell my soul to Satan and buy his new album. I admire the hellish motif on the cover, I enjoy the gritty, “analog” sound, but most of all the songs, which to me are echoes from beyond the grave, from the old catacombs where the poor souls were once tortured in the name of faith. Turn all the crosses upside down and prepare the altar the new album is here!


These demons have long had their own distinct, recognizable, and easily identifiable style. You can tell who they are from the very first few notes, and the guys aren’t changing a thing this year either. The atmosphere is gloomy, shrouded in a blood-red fog. Ideas stripped down to the bone. The band pays homage to the old roots of death metal and does so once again with the elegance and enthusiasm of masters of the craft. I have no objections to the execution, nor to the individual ideas. From the very first moment, the stigmata reappeared for me, and I’m thoroughly enjoying this recording. It is, after all, genuine, pure, believable, and utterly authentic. Nothing is superfluous, and nothing is missing; these gentlemen have emerged from the deepest darkness and play in a way that leaves you in no doubt. They sink their claws into you immediately and never let go. They are like a dark conscience, like a thirteenth chamber where desecrated holy relics are stored. Shrouded in red hoods, they march downward into the underworld while reciting perverse prayers. The altar is ready; the candles burn with a bright flame. The victims will be burned at the stake tomorrow, so today they are at the mercy of every atrocity of which only a human being is capable. They will endure endless torture. In the name of faith, amen! When, many years from now, archaeologists find their remains, thrown into a mass grave, they’ll put on the new album "Satanic Chaos Legions" and know what true hell is all about. Sure, the band plays the same thing over and over, but they do it in a way that drags me into the depths every time, totally destroys me, and burns me to ashes. The air reeks of sulfur once again; the priests continue to lie, their tongues forked like snakes. The world hasn’t changed in centuries. The war with heaven will never end. I know it, and so does NUNSLAUGHTER! My soul will never find peace; it will wander forever between this world and the next. An old, grimy, blasphemous death metal album where you’ll encounter your own demons! An ancient, dark ritual, soaked in corrupt blood! The stigmata will reappear before you!


about NUNSLAUGHTER on DEADLY STORM ZINE:






tracklist:
01. Satanic Chaos Legions 
02. Jesus Fucking Dies 
03. Unsacrament 
04. Christian Ruse 
05. Die Your Own Death 
06. Rotten Messiah 
07. Peukharist 
08. In The Flames Of Inferno 
09. Heavenless 
10. Lucifer The Light 
11. Cathedral Of Stench 
12. Listen To The Lies 
13. Infernal Reign 
14. The Spear Of Satan

Recenze/review - ENDSEEKER - Coffin Born (2026)


ENDSEEKER - Coffin Born
EP 2026, Metal Blade Records

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Říkal si sběratel. Chlap v nejlepším věku, plný síly. Všichni ho měli rádi, jen se mu nikdo nedokázal podívat do očí. V jeho pohledu bylo něco zvířecího. Nikdo nevěděl, že jeho největším koníčkem jsou nekonečné večery ve sklepě, kde měl v různých polohách nainstalována zohavená těla. Smrt ho fascinovala od malička. Rád pitval a mučil zvířata. Do jedné takové morbidní galerie vás zvou i němečtí maniaci ENDSEEKER.

Není žádným tajemstvím, že mám pro tuhle kapelu velkou slabost. Důkazem budiž odkazy na recenze i rozhovor, které naleznete dole pod dnešním článkem. I letos pánové pokračují ve své ďábelské jízdě a exhumují hroby prokletých. Ostré melodie, surový vokál, zabijácké bicí a také velké množství temné energie, posbírané hluboko v podzemí. 


Když nové EP "Coffin Born" poslouchám, tak mám opravdu neodbytný pocit, že mě někdo spolu s kapelou zavřel do márnice. Slyším nářek nemrtvých. Šeptají slova plná bolesti a utrpení. Chtějí se pomstít. Stejně jako já si užívají masivní, chladný, řezající a dobře čitelný zvuk, s chutí se zasní nad motivem na obalu. Nové skladby jsou určeny pro všechny pravověrné, pro fanoušky třeba takových BLOOTBATH, AT THE GATES, DISMEMBER, ENTOMBED. Němci potom, velice zkušeně a s elegancí starých mistrů, přidávají i spoustu svých nápadů a invence. Já tak zase jednou sedím u reproduktorů, podupávám si do rytmu a chce se mi řvát do tmy spolu s kapelou. Pět nových songů, ostrých jako břitva,  které se vám dostanou pod kůži i do podvědomí. Až jednou půjdete na hřbitov, vezměte si nové EP určitě s sebou. Jen si dávejte pozor, až půjdete kolem starých krypt. Jsou v nich pochováni ti, kteří se protivili bohu a jsou navěky prokleti. Líbí se mi přístup kapely, jejich cit pro melodie, schopnost složit zajímavé pasáže. Novinku lze s klidem označit známkou vysoké kvality. Na ENDSEEKER je spolehnutí a já lituji jediného, ještě jsem je neviděl naživo. Zrovna tohle je kapela, která musí na koncertech zabíjet. Když toho chlápka z úvodu dnešního článku potkáte, tak dávejte pozor. Dokáže okouzlit svým šarmem. Myslí si o sobě, že je jen obyčejným sběratelem. Má v zásadě pravdu. Smrt je při poslechu velmi blízko, stojí spolu se Satanem ve stínu a usmívá se. Není divu, hraje se tu i pro ni. Surový, chladný a temný death metal, u kterého odpadává maso od kostí! Masakr v márnici!

Asphyx says:

He called himself a collector. A man in his prime, brimming with strength. Everyone liked him, but no one could bring themselves to look him in the eye. There was something animalistic in his gaze. No one knew that his greatest hobby was spending endless evenings in the basement, where he had mutilated bodies arranged in various positions. Death had fascinated him since childhood. He enjoyed dissecting and torturing animals. The German maniacs ENDSEEKER invite you to one such morbid gallery.

It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for this band. Proof of this can be found in the links to reviews and an interview below today’s article. This year, the guys are continuing their diabolical ride and exhuming the graves of the damned. Sharp melodies, raw vocals, killer drums, and a massive amount of dark energy, gathered deep underground. 


When I listen to the new EP "Coffin Born", I get this really persistent feeling that someone has locked me in a morgue along with the band. I hear the wails of the undead. They whisper words full of pain and suffering. They want revenge. Just like me, they revel in the massive, cold, cutting, and crystal-clear sound, and they’ll happily lose themselves in the cover art. The new tracks are meant for all true believers for fans of bands like BLOOTBATH, AT THE GATES, DISMEMBER, and ENTOMBED. The Germans, with great skill and the elegance of old masters, also add plenty of their own ideas and creativity. So here I am once again, sitting by the speakers, tapping my foot to the beat, and wanting to scream into the darkness along with the band. Five new songs, razor-sharp, that will get under your skin and into your subconscious. The next time you go to the cemetery, be sure to take this new EP with you. Just be careful when you walk past the old crypts. Buried there are those who defied God and are cursed for all eternity. I like the band’s approach, their sense of melody, and their ability to compose interesting passages. This new release can easily be labeled as high quality. You can count on ENDSEEKER, and my only regret is that I haven’t seen them live yet. This is exactly the kind of band that must be a blast at concerts. If you run into that guy from the beginning of today’s article, watch out. He can charm you with his charisma. He thinks of himself as just an ordinary collector. He’s basically right. Death is very close while listening; she stands in the shadows alongside Satan, smiling. No wonder they’re playing for her, too. Raw, cold, and dark death metal that makes the flesh fall from the bones! A massacre in the morgue!



about ENDSEEKER on DEADLY STORM ZINE:







tracklist:
01. Enemies Of Peace 
02. No After. No Before. 
03. Coffin Born 
04. Life Breeds Death 
05. True Survivor

neděle 5. července 2026

Recenze/review - MORTAL TERROR - Filthy Old Thrash (2026)


MORTAL TERROR - Filthy Old Thrash
CD 2026, vlastní vydání

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Odkládám pivo na víko od rakve. Už jsem tu zase zavřený před současným divným světem, kterému přestávám postupně rozumět. Jsem starý pes, který zvedá hlavu už jen v případě, že ho nějaká kapela doopravdy zaujme. Poslechnu si ukázky a utíkám dolů, do katakomb, po schodech, po kterých stéká hnis a špína. Sednu si do snad stoletého křesla, zapnu play na svém přehrávači a nechám se unášet ostrými melodiemi, divokými riffy, temně podmanivou atmosférou.

Kdysi dávno, na přelomu osmdesátých a devadesátých let minulého století, jsem patřil do jedné party, která chodila v otrhaných džínách po periferii průmyslového města a hledala kout, kde by si mohla naplno pustit právě podobné nahrávky, jako jsou ty od MORTAL TERROR. I letos pánové na sto procent ctí staré dobré pořádky. A dělají to s elegancí, zkušenostmi a nadšením starých mistrů v oboru. Kurva brácho, ze všech kamarádů jsem tu zbyl sám a stále poslouchám stejnou muziku. Je škoda že tu nejste, i když tak trošku ano. A to pokaždé, když odkládám lahev od piva na víko od rakve a zapínám znovu a znovu play.

 

Novinku musíte poslouchat hodně nahlas, jedná se o starý německý thrash metal, zahraný s noblesou, nadhledem. Uvěřitelně, opravdově, ryze a naprosto autenticky. Psal jsem již o předchozím albu "Bite of the Underdog" a mám s kapelou i skvělý rozhovor (odkazy najdete dole pod dnešním článkem). Již kdysi dávno (a letošní deska mi to jenom potvrzuje) jsem zjistil a stále si to myslím, že jsme jedné krve. Koluje nám v žilách od doby, kdy jsme poprvé uslyšeli opravdovou metalovou muziku. Tihle veteráni vám nakopou zadky. Samozřejmě, celou dobu se zde bavíme o nahrubo nasekaném thrash metalu, opředeném spoustou syrových melodií. Pokud jste fanoušci třeba takových SODOM, DESTUCTION, KREATOR, PROTECTOR, TANKARD, je pro vás novinka "Filthy Old Thrash" povinnost. Vše je ohlodané až na kost. Novinka vás smete z povrchu zemského, strhne do hlubiny, spálí, rozdrásá vás zevnitř, abyste potom vstali z popela, silnější než kdy dřív. Vím moc dobře, že pokud by mí kamarádi ještě žili, setkal bych se s nimi v mosh-pitu. Já vím, svět se dnes točí úplně jinak, vše je umělejší, podivnější a moje slova mohou znít jen jako výkřiky do tmy, ale z nového alba cítím pověstnou pradávnou sílu opravdového metalu, takovou tu krvavě černou jiskru, drive, chcete-li. MORTAL TERROR do mě zkrátka a dobře zasekli svůj dráp i letos a už mě nepustili. Nezbývá mi nic jiného, než vám nové album doporučit a označit jej vysokou známkou kvality. Kurva brácho, je to zase tam. Odkládám pivo na víko od rakve. Už jsem tu zase zavřený před současným divným světem, kterému přestávám postupně rozumět. A cítím se skvěle! Opravdový, ryzí, nahrubo nasekaný thrash metal, u kterého odpadává maso od kostí! Tohle album se vám dostane do hlavy i do podvědomí! 


Asphyx says:

I set my beer down on the coffin lid. Here I am again, shut away from this strange modern world that I’m gradually losing track of. I’m an old dog who only lifts his head when a band really catches my attention. I listen to some samples and run downstairs, into the catacombs, down the stairs covered in pus and grime. I sit down in an armchair that’s probably a hundred years old, press play on my player, and let myself be carried away by sharp melodies, wild riffs, and a darkly captivating atmosphere.

A long time ago, at the turn of the ’80s and ’90s, I was part of a crew that would wander the outskirts of an industrial city in ragged jeans, looking for a spot where we could crank up recordings just like those by MORTAL TERROR. This year, too, these guys are staying true to the good old ways one hundred percent. And they do it with the elegance, experience, and enthusiasm of old masters in the field. Damn, bro, of all my friends, I’m the only one left here, and I’m still listening to the same music. It’s a shame you’re not here though in a way, you kind of are. And that’s every time I set my beer bottle down on the coffin lid and hit play again and again.

You have to listen to this new release really loud it’s old-school German thrash metal, played with class and a sense of perspective. Believably, genuinely, purely, and completely authentically. I’ve already written about their previous album, "Bite of the Underdog", and I also have a great interview with the band (you’ll find the links below today’s article). A long time ago (and this year’s album only confirms it), I realized and I still believe that we’re cut from the same cloth. It’s been coursing through our veins ever since we first heard real metal music. These veterans are going to kick your asses. Of course, we’re talking here about brutally choppy thrash metal, interwoven with plenty of raw melodies. If you’re a fan of bands like SODOM, DESTRUCTION, KREATOR, PROTECTOR, or TANKARD, their new album “Filthy Old Thrash” is a must listen. Everything is stripped down to the bone. This new album will sweep you off the face of the earth, drag you into the depths, burn you, and tear you apart from the inside, so that you can then rise from the ashes, stronger than ever before. I know very well that if my friends were still alive, I’d be meeting them in the mosh pit. I know, the world is a completely different place today everything is more artificial, stranger and my words may sound like nothing more than cries into the darkness, but from this new album I sense the legendary, ancient power of true metal that blood-black spark, that drive, if you will. MORTAL TERROR have, quite simply, sunk their claws into me again this year and haven’t let go. I have no choice but to recommend this new album to you and give it a high mark for quality. Damn, bro, it’s back. I’m setting my beer down on the coffin lid. Here I am again, shut away from this strange modern world that I’m gradually losing the ability to understand. And I feel great! Real, pure, brutally chopped up thrash metal that makes the flesh fall off your bones! This album will get into your head and your subconscious! 



about MORTAL TERROR on DEADLY STORM ZINE:





tracklist:
1.Ghosts From The Past 00:59
2.1986-6-6 06:02
3.Filthy Old Thrash 05:27
4.I Come For Everyone 04:12
5.Cold, Ugly And Rotten 04:45
6.Under Attack 05:03
7.Deadly Class 05:35
8.Here Is Some Speed 05:43
9.We Own This NIght 05:07

pátek 3. července 2026

Recenze/review - NUCLEAR TOMB - Epoch Inhumane (2026)


NUCLEAR TOMB - Epoch Inhumane
CD 2026, Rotted Life Records

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Jsme všichni spojeni v jednu všemocnou síť. Přesto je stále víc osamocených lidí, ploužících se ulicemi jako digitální zombie. Návrat do špinavé, hnusné reality bývá velmi těžký. Domy šílenství se plní jedinci, kteří nedokáží rozlišit, co je a co už není pravda. Nakonec se zničíme sami. Umíme zabíjet na dálku, tak už nám v tom nic nebrání. NUCLEAR TOMB  je kapela z Baltimore, která letos přichází se svým druhým dlouhohrajícím albem.

Když jej budete poslouchat, tak se ocitnete na hranici nemožného, ve špinavé kobce, pod sedativy, svázáni ve svěrací kazajce. Přesto se budete cítit svobodnější více než kdy jindy. Pánové totiž kombinují progresivní thrash metal s death metalem a dělají to způsobem, který je zajímavý, hravý, ostrý a divoký, temný i chladný, ale hlavně neskutečně opravdový a autentický. 


Abyste podobné album složili a nahráli, tak samozřejmě potřebujete potřebnou technickou dovednost, talent a hlavně také schopnost napsat dobré skladby. Tohle všechno NUCLEAR TOMB mají a svoje řemeslo ovládají na výbornou. Zároveň, a to je prosím pěkně velmi důležitá věc, dokáží do své hudby propašovat takovou tu zdravou dravost, energii, tlak a pradávnou sílu. Pokud máte rádi kapely jako VOIVOD, DEATH, NOCTURNUS, CORONER a další kreativní metalové tvůrce, neváhejte ani chvilku. Tahle smečka vás rozseká na kusy, bude vás vždycky řezat jen tou správnou stranou nože. A tak se zase jednou kývám spokojeně do rytmu, podupávám si nohou, řvu do tmy a každý riff, melodie i úder bicích se mi zadírají hluboko pod kůži. Je prostou pravdou, že mám pro podobnou odrůdu extrémního metalu slabost, ale zároveň si velmi vybírám. Je skvělé, že se kapela vyhnula zbytečným, prázdným preludiím. Naopak, vše tu sedí přesně na svých místech. Jsou jako perfektně seřízený stroj, který k nám přišel z blízké budoucnosti a který se vám dostane do hlavy, aniž by prolil kapku krve. Osobně se mi potom hrozně líbí pestrost, střídání nálad. Vše působí zpočátku opravdu jako návštěva blázince, ale když dáte novince čas, tak potom vylezou na povrch jednotlivé, velmi zajímavé, podmanivé nuance. Opět zde platí, že je lepší poslouchat, užít si hudbu samotnou, která je zahraná od srdce, než psát nějaká slova, která nikdy nedokáží přesně definovat, co se na albu odehrává. Jsme všichni spojeni v jednu všemocnou síť. Přesto je stále víc osamocených lidí, ploužících se ulicemi jako digitální zombie. Návrat do špinavé, hnusné reality bývá velmi těžký. Domy šílenství se plní jedinci, kteří nedokáží rozlišit, co je a co už není pravda. Nakonec se zničíme sami. Umíme zabíjet na dálku, tak už nám v tom nic nebrání. Tahle smečka nastavuje zrcadlo našim nejtemnějším myšlenkám a dělá to velmi přesvědčivě. Progresivní, divoký, propracovaný thrash death metal, který se vám dostane do podvědomí! Album ostré jako břitva!  

Asphyx says:

We are all connected in a single, all powerful network. Yet there are more and more lonely people, wandering the streets like digital zombies. Returning to the dirty, disgusting reality is often very difficult. The houses of madness are filling up with individuals who can no longer distinguish between what is true and what is not. In the end, we will destroy ourselves. We know how to kill from a distance, so nothing stands in our way anymore. NUCLEAR TOMB is a band from Baltimore releasing their second full-length album this year.

When you listen to it, you’ll find yourself on the edge of the impossible, in a filthy dungeon, under sedatives, strapped into a straitjacket. Yet you’ll feel freer than ever before. These guys combine progressive thrash metal with death metal, and they do it in a way that’s interesting, playful, sharp, and wild dark and cold, but above all, incredibly genuine and authentic. 


To compose and record an album like this, you obviously need the necessary technical skill, talent, and above all the ability to write good songs. NUCLEAR TOMB has all of this and has mastered their craft to perfection. At the same time and this is, please note, a very important point they manage to infuse their music with that healthy dose of ferocity, energy, intensity, and primal power. If you like bands like VOIVOD, DEATH, NOCTURNUS, CORONER, and other creative metal artists, don’t hesitate for a second. This pack will tear you to pieces, always cutting you with just the right side of the knife. And so, once again, I’m nodding contentedly to the beat, tapping my foot, screaming into the darkness, and every riff, melody, and drum beat is digging deep under my skin. It’s simply true that I have a soft spot for this kind of extreme metal, but at the same time, I’m very picky. It’s great that the band has avoided unnecessary, empty preludes. On the contrary, everything here fits exactly where it should. They’re like a perfectly tuned machine that’s come to us from the near future and gets inside your head without spilling a drop of blood. Personally, I really love the variety and the shifting moods. At first, it all really does feel like a visit to a madhouse, but if you give this new release some time, individual, very interesting, and captivating nuances will come to the surface. Once again, it’s better to just listen and enjoy the music itself which is played from the heart than to write words that can never accurately define what’s happening on the album. We’re all connected in one all-powerful network. Yet there are more and more lonely people, shuffling through the streets like digital zombies. Returning to the dirty, ugly reality is often very difficult. The houses of madness are filling up with individuals who can’t tell what’s true and what isn’t anymore. In the end, we’ll destroy ourselves. We know how to kill from a distance, so nothing stands in our way anymore. This pack holds up a mirror to our darkest thoughts and does so very convincingly. Progressive, wild, sophisticated thrash death metal that will seep into your subconscious! An album as sharp as a razor!


tracklist:
01. Watch The Skies 
02. Falling Out The World Of Lies 
03. Unbowed And Averse 
04. Faithless Continuum 
05. Broken Promise, Barren Essence 
06. Lifeless Transformation 
07. Butcher's Lament 
08. Terminally Emboldened 
09. The Coward's Cruise 
10. Epoch Inhumane

čtvrtek 2. července 2026

Recenze/review - YEGG - Rotten (2026)


YEGG - Rotten
CD 2026, vlastní vydání

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Tohle staré pohřebiště jsem objevil náhodou. Toulal jsem se zase jednou v naprosté tmě, našlapoval opatrně, abych nenarušil děsivou atmosféru místa. Lidé si vyprávěli staré příběhy, ve kterých zde byli pochováváni prokletí a sebevrazi. Když se setmělo, tak se začal ozývat tichý šepot nemrtvých, který se po několika minutách změnil v děsivý řev. Na jednom prašivém náhrobku byl nápis YEGG. Zářil rudě do tmy a já jsem zase jednou věděl, že jsem zde správně.

Tahle kanadská smečka se totiž rozhodla vydat staré, plesnivé death metalové album, které splňuje všechny moje požadavky. Je surové, ostré, divoké, nekompromisní a zároveň si zachovává podmanivě temnou a chladnou náladu. Jedná se o debut, ale vůbec to není poznat. Co se týká produkce, zvuku, motivu na obalu, vše je v nejlepším pořádku. Vy se tak můžete soustředit na hudbu samotnou, která je jedním slovem - zabijácká!


Najednou se cítím jako starý hrobník, který vzpomíná na svoje počátky. Když jsem vzal poprvé do ruky lopatu a vydal se vykopat hrob. Na zmrzlou zem, na rozpadající se rakev, na mrtvolu, která se na mě usmívala. Death metal je hudební styl, který když do vás zasekne svůj dráp, tak už vás nepustí. Na smrti bylo vždy něco přitažlivého, záhadného, tajemného. YEGG patří mezi kapely, které tohle umí svoji hudbou znázornit a zhmotnit. Pokud bychom se potom spolu bavili o smečkách, které tyhle maniaky inspirovali, museli bychom zmínit jména jako DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, OBITUARY, staré CANNIBAL CORPSE. Zkrátka a dobře, Kanaďané se pohybují v dobré společnosti. Osobně se mi potom velmi líbí, že jejich nové album není jen obyčejnou kopií věcí minulých, že se pánové snažili (a povedlo se jim to) původní myšlenky smrti nadále rozvíjet, přidat k nim spoustu svých nových a zajímavých momentů a morbidních myšlenek. Výsledkem je nahrávka, která řeže do živého, je neklidná a dokáže mě přikovat na zeď. Svět se v současnosti možná točí jiným směrem, ale "Rotten" je přesně tou pravou, ryzí, uvěřitelnou a naprosto autentickou odrůdou smrtícího kovu, která vás pohřbí zaživa. Mě tak nezbývá, než vám desku doporučit a označit ji vysokou známkou kvality. Tohle staré pohřebiště jsem objevil náhodou. Toulal jsem se zase jednou v naprosté tmě, našlapoval opatrně, abych nenarušil děsivou atmosféru místa. Lidé si vyprávěli staré příběhy, ve kterých zde byli pochováváni prokletí a sebevrazi. Když se setmělo, tak se začal ozývat tichý šepot nemrtvých, který se po několika minutách změnil v děsivý řev. Poslouchejte pořádně nahlas, v naprosté tmě a chladu. Teprve potom vylezou na povrch jednotlivé nuance. Syrové, prašivé death metalové album ze starých pohřebišť!  Budete pohřbeni zaživa! 

Asphyx says:

I discovered this old burial ground by chance. I was wandering once again in complete darkness, treading carefully so as not to disturb the eerie atmosphere of the place. People told old stories about how the cursed and those who had taken their own lives were buried here. As darkness fell, the quiet whispers of the undead began to echo, turning into a terrifying roar after a few minutes. On one weathered gravestone was the inscription YEGG. It glowed red in the darkness, and once again I knew I was in the right place.

This Canadian band has decided to release an old, moldy death metal album that meets all my expectations. It’s raw, sharp, wild, and uncompromising, while maintaining a captivatingly dark and cold atmosphere. It’s a debut album, but you’d never know it. As for the production, the sound, and the cover art, everything is top-notch. So you can focus on the music itself, which is, in a word, killer!


All of a sudden, I feel like an old gravedigger reminiscing about his early days when I first picked up a shovel and set out to dig a grave. The frozen ground, the crumbling coffin, the corpse smiling at me. Death metal is a musical style that, once it sinks its claws into you, never lets you go. There has always been something alluring, enigmatic, and mysterious about death. YEGG is one of those bands that can portray and embody this through their music. If we were to talk about the bands that inspired these maniacs, we’d have to mention names like DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, OBITUARY, and the early CANNIBAL CORPSE. In short, these Canadians are in good company. Personally, I really like that their new album isn’t just a mere copy of their past work; the guys tried (and succeeded) to further develop the original concepts of death metal, adding plenty of their own new and interesting moments and morbid ideas. The result is a record that cuts to the bone, is unsettling, and manages to pin me to the wall. The world may be heading in a different direction these days, but "Rotten" is exactly the right kind of pure, believable, and utterly authentic death metal that will bury you alive. I have no choice but to recommend this album and give it high marks for quality. I discovered this old burial ground by chance. I was wandering once again in complete darkness, treading carefully so as not to disturb the eerie atmosphere of the place. People told old stories about how the cursed and those who had taken their own lives were buried here. As darkness fell, the quiet whispers of the undead began to echo, turning into a terrifying roar after a few minutes. Listen to it really loud, in complete darkness and cold. Only then will the individual nuances come to the surface. A raw, dusty death metal album from ancient burial grounds! You’ll be buried alive!


tracklist:
01. Primordial Squelching 
02. Cavernous Sacrifice 
03. Rotten 
04. Visceral Pustulitis 
05. Prolapse 
06. Offal Offering 
07. Putrid Renaissance 
08. Spirit of Vengeance

band:
Kephren Jorgensen - Vocals 
Kyden McCormick - Guitars 
Ben Molavi - Bass 
Joey Paul - Drums



A few questions - interview with old school death metal band from Canada - YEGG.


A few questions - interview with old school death metal band from Canada - YEGG.

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

Yegg is an Old School Death Metal band that was founded in 2023 in Nanaimo BC, by Kyden McCormick (guitar - backing vocals), Kephren Jorgensen (lead vocals), and Joey Paul (drums). We started this band to pay homage to the classic Florida style of death metal.

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

Rotten was recorded and produced by Matt Roach at Rain City Recorders, Vancouver, Canada in January of 2025. The tracking was done live off the floor with additional vocal overdubs and lead guitar work recorded afterwards at guitarist Kyden McCormicks home studio.

During the initial tracking our drummer Joey became very sick with food poisoning but managed to prevail through it all. We think it definitely added to the atmosphere of the record.


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

Rotten has been pressed to 300 units of CD, 100 Cassette tapes and 300 Vinyl (100 of which are limited green& black splatter), they are available through YEGGMetal.bandcamp.com.

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

Kephren Jorgensen. Most of the lyrics were written while jamming song ideas and messing around with sounds and syllables to form phrasing. The album's lyrics deal with graphic imagery, the feeling of impending doom, and undead horror.

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?

Kyden McCormick is the designer behind our logo and art layout. He designs most of the posters and merchendise designs aswell. This is very important to us as this is our visual identity to the world of metal and optics are definitely an element that enhances the an artist's overall “vibes”.

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?

Because of our past experience and being a relatively new band we decided release ROTTEN independently. With help and guidance from our producer Matt Roach we have attained some noteriety through out the global metal community that continues to be growing.


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

Like the swampy Everglades of Florida, we come from a swampy party of Canada on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We love the sounds of classic bands like Morbid Angel, Obituary, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse and Death. We draw lots of inspiration from traditional 90s and 00s Death Metal and blend it with modern elements.

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

No we haven't really, a few have checked us out and reached out but we felt the calling to do this DIY the first time to really test our medal (Metal!)

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've played close to probably 100 shows at this point, lots of small tours and festival appearances. We love any show where people get moving and have fun with us, it's usually quite rowdy when things get moving. Standout show: Armstrong Metal Fest 2025.


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

We're currently touring this album through Western Canada and want to continue traveling to New places to share our love for OSDM. Lots of new material is in the works and we will be doing a follow up record in the near future!

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

We can be reached through our email yegg666@gmail.com, our Bandcamp yeggmetal.bandcamp.com and on social media @yeggmetal

Thanx for the interview.

Thanks so much for having us, Hail Satan!

úterý 30. června 2026

Recenze/review - TOMBAL - Grave of the Damned (2026)


TOMBAL - Grave of the Damned
EP 2026, Blood Harvest

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Ruce sepnuté na prsou. Práchnivějící kosti, dávno rozložené maso. Červi, kroutící se mezi vybělenými žebry. Smrt se neptá, přichází z nenadání a někdy bývá hodně krutá. Jsou nahrávky, které mě, i když je slyším teprve poprvé, přenesou ihned do starých katakomb. Sedávám dlouhé hodiny v podsvětí, přehrabuji se v rozpadajících se rakvích a hledám kapely, které jsou věrné ryzímu, opravdovému death metalu. Když projdou mojí soukromou sítí kvality, tak o nich napíšu pár řádek. Ale hlavně, opravdu je poslouchám.

Jsem starý fanoušek pohřbů do země a jako takový si nové debutové EP italských TOMBAL neskutečně užívám. Jakoby kapela vytáhla z márnice pytel plný kostí a začala s ním chřestit. Pokud uctíváte HM-2 švédský smrtící kov, potom se pohodlně usaďte, otevřete si pivo a přidávejte postupně hlasitost. Do žil i do podvědomí se vám postupně dostane chlad a nekonečná temnota. 


Alespoň tak vnímám novinku já. Užívám si morbidní melodie, nasávám nasládlý pach rozkládajícího se masa. Italové se sice inspirovali u klasiků žánru, ale dělají to velmi přesvědčivě, uvěřitelně, ryze, opravdově a autenticky. Přidávají i porci svých vlastních nápadů a invence. Kývám se spokojeně do rytmu, užívám si ostré nekompromisní riffy, chladné melodie, řev bestie i drtivé údery bicích. Ve skladbách je obsažena potřebná energie a tlak, jsou napsány s jediným účelem, přikovat vás na zeď. Budete strženi do hlubiny, spáleni, zničeni, abyste nakonec vstali z popela silnější než kdy dřív. TOMBAL na to jdou ostře a nekompromisně, ale nezapomínají ani na morbidní chvilky záhrobní poezie. Navíc, a to je můj soukromý dojem, se "Grave of the Damned" opravdu dobře poslouchá a rád se k němu vracím. V závěru je to vlastně jednoduché jako vždycky. Každý večer, když se setmí, tak sestupuji dolů do chladného sklepa. Zavírám se před současným divným světem a pouštím si kapely, které mě baví. Tuhle italskou smečku jsem si ihned zařadil do svého playlistu. Splňuje totiž veškeré mé soukromé požadavky pro to, abych si hudbu těchto tmářů narval pod tlakem do hlavy. Má v sobě drive, potřebnou sílu, tlak a energii. Smrt je při poslechu velmi blízko, čeká spolu se Satanem ve stínu a jakmile zapnu play, tak se ztratím v záhrobí. Budiž to nejen pro mě důkazem, že je EP je opravdu velmi dobré po všech stránkách. Nechybí mu masivní, zabijácký zvuk, stylový motiv na obalu, ale hlavně spousta zajímavých nápadů. Tohle EP je opředeno pevnými pavučinami sahajícími až do devadesátých let minulého století. Morbidní, zahnívající death metalová záležitost ze starých prokletých katakomb! EP ostré jako břitva a chladné jako ruka mrtvoly! 

Asphyx says:

Hands clasped across the chest. Crumbling bones, flesh long since decomposed. Worms writhing between bleached ribs. Death asks no questions; it comes without warning and can sometimes be very cruel. There are recordings that, even when I hear them for the first time, immediately transport me to the ancient catacombs. I sit for hours on end in the underworld, rummaging through crumbling coffins in search of bands that remain true to pure, authentic death metal. When they pass through my personal filter of quality, I’ll write a few lines about them. But most importantly, I really listen to them.

I’m an old fan of earth burials, and as such, I’m thoroughly enjoying the new debut EP by the Italian band TOMBAL. It’s as if the band pulled a sack full of bones out of the morgue and started rattling it around. If you worship HM-2 Swedish death metal, then sit back comfortably, open a beer, and gradually turn up the volume. A chill and endless darkness will gradually seep into your veins and your subconscious. 


At least that’s how I perceive this new release. I’m enjoying the morbid melodies, breathing in the sweetish scent of decaying flesh. While the Italians drew inspiration from the genre’s classics, they do so in a very convincing, believable, genuine, and authentic way. They also add a dose of their own ideas and creativity. I’m nodding contentedly to the beat, enjoying the sharp, uncompromising riffs, the cold melodies, the beast’s roar, and the crushing drum beats. The songs contain the necessary energy and intensity; they’re written with a single purpose: to pin you to the wall. You’ll be dragged into the depths, burned, destroyed only to rise from the ashes stronger than ever before. TOMBAL takes a sharp and uncompromising approach, but they don’t forget to include morbid moments of otherworldly poetry. Plus and this is just my personal impression "Grave of the Damned" is a real pleasure to listen to, and I love coming back to it. In the end, it’s actually as simple as it always is. Every evening, when it gets dark, I head down to the cool basement. I shut myself off from this strange world and listen to the bands I enjoy. I immediately added this Italian band to my playlist. It meets all my personal requirements for cramming the music of these dark forces into my head under pressure. It has drive, the necessary power, intensity, and energy. Death feels very close while listening; it waits alongside Satan in the shadows, and as soon as I hit play, I lose myself in the afterlife. Let this serve as proof not just for me that this EP is truly excellent in every respect. It has a massive, killer sound, a stylish cover design, but most importantly, plenty of interesting ideas. This EP is shrouded in thick webs stretching all the way back to the 1990s. A morbid, rotting death metal affair from the old, cursed catacombs! An EP as sharp as a razor and as cold as a corpse’s hand!


tracklist:
01. Cryptic Invocations (Intro) 
02. Grave of the Damned 
03. Cemeterial Death Worship 
04. Funebral Furnace 
05. Cathedrals of Rot

A few questions - interview with death metal band from Italy - TOMBAL.


A few questions - interview with death metal band from Italy - TOMBAL.

Answered Luigi Cara (vocals, guitars), thank you!

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

Hi! Tombal is a death metal band made up of four friends with a shared passion for extreme music, especially 90s Swedish death metal. In August 2025 I finally decided to form a band dedicated to that sound. I always loved the HM-2 tone and bands like Dismember, Entombed, Grave, Unleashed, and Interment. Years ago I had already spoken with Massimiliano (our bassist) after listening together to Scent of the Buried by Interment, about the almost dream-like idea of forming a swedeath band. After many years, I finally made it happen (hehehe). I then spoke with Luca, a very young and talented drummer and a brother to me, who immediately joined the project with enthusiasm. After that, I spoke with Massimiliano and he was fully on board as well, and that’s how TOMBAL was born. I chose this name because I don't think there's a better name to describe our style and the music we play. I composed our first single "Grave of the Damned" , which was released via Death Madness on YouTube and received a great response. We then recorded the EP of the same name. After that, I invited Mario to join the band as the second chainsaw guitar, and he accepted immediately. Now we are four, more united and motivated than ever.


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

Two of us are based in Sardinia, while Luca lives in Basilicata and Massimiliano is in Dublin, so everything was done remotely. Luca recorded the drums, while the rest of us recorded everything in Sardinia. The material was then sent to Andy Mornar in London, who handled the mixing and mastering. We are extremely satisfied with the final result. We were aiming for a raw "in-your-face", violent and powerful sound, and he absolutely nailed it.

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

So, the EP was released on tape by Unholy Domain, who pressed 100 copies, while Blood Harvest handled the CD edition with a limited run of 300 copies. With Blood Harvest we also signed a deal for our first full-length album, which is expected to be released either at the end of this year or in early 2027.

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

I compose the lyrics myself, which are entirely focused on death, decay, darkness, and are mostly set in cemetery environments, where the sun never shines and post-mortem existence takes over. I really want to stay connected to the lyrical style of the 90s bands I mentioned earlier and keep that same attitude and writing approach that defined the swedeath scene.


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 band logo was created by Blssnd, while the artwork was made by Valeria Foddanu, both very talented artists from Sardinia. I also handle the social media, and together as a band we decided on the colors and all the rest. I believe social media is very useful for promotion and helps spread the music quickly, even if we are quite old-school and prefer direct contact with fans at shows, sharing a conversation while having a good, fresh beer with our friends and/or fans.

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?

As I was saying before, we chose Blood Harvest Records because they showed strong interest in the band from the very beginning and immediately offered us a record deal, especially for the full-length,and we have big plans for the future. They are also working with other great releases like Dishumane, who are absolutely crushing, and their level of promotion and merch quality is extremely high.

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

The bands we admire the most are bands like Dismember, Entombed, Interment; we are also huge Carnage and Unleashed fans, and we like Lik too. Apart from these we follow also the Italian death metal scene a lot; I see that death metal is still alive and well. Our inspiration comes from that Swedish scene, but in reality we simply play what comes naturally from within, following our instinct rather than trying to imitate anyone.


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

Yes, After releasing the single, several labels reached out to us, but we ultimately decided to sign with Blood Harvest, both because of their history and because I had followed them for years and always appreciated their releases and attitude. We also had to decline other very interesting offers from labels we deeply respect.

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?

The band was formed very recently, and we immediately focused on recording the EP and writing the full-length, which is practically ready. We already had a rehearsal, which went great, and we already have confirmed shows for this winter as well as for 2027. We are also working on a European tour with our management Occult Booking in order to support the full-lenght release, alongside appearances at major European festivals. We are very excited about this and can’t wait to play live. We enjoy both club shows and open-air festivals, so we hope to perform everywhere possible.

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

Our plans for the future are to record the full-length as soon as possible and release it around December or January 2027, and to play live as much as we can. We just want to play the music we love with full passion and meet death metal fanatics like us around the world. We have no limits, and we are extremely happy with how the band has started and how things are going.

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

Our fans can contact us directly through our social media, and we always reply to everyone with pleasure. They can also reach us via email at tombal.official@gmail.com, and for booking or shows, our management can be contacted at andreaoccult@gmail.com.

Thanx for the interview.

Thank you very much for the interview and for the support, it has been a real pleasure! Especially since we have followed Deadly Storm for a long time. DEATH METAL IS ALIVE.






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