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čtvrtek 15. října 2026

Recenze/review - MASTER - Among the Seeds of Death (2026)


MASTER - Among the Seeds of Death
CD 2026, Hammerheart Records

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Ráno se probudíš a jsi rád, že jsi ještě živý. Zkontroluješ svoje stárnoucí tělo a poděkuješ Satanovi, že stále vše funguje. Ve zprávách vypukla další válka, kousek od tebe, ve vedlejší ulici někoho zabili. Kněží stále znásilňují a vládnoucí třída si s námi hraje jako s loutkami. Plní se ty nejčernější vize autorů sci-fi, které jsem čítával jako mladý. Na první pohled to vypadá, že svět se stále řítí do záhuby. Jsou ale věci, kvůli kterým stále stojí za to žít. Pořád se mi líbí mladé holky, stále mi chutná dobré pivo a co se týká muziky, tak na legendární MASTER je spolehnutí jako na smrt.

Pro mě, jako pro starého věrného fanouška, který se s prvními nahrávkami téhle americko-české kapely poprvé setkal na konci osmdesátých let, je hrozně příjemné znovu zapnout play na svém přehrávači a nechat do sebe zaseknout další ostré melodie. Vesmír i svět se dnes možná točí jiným směrem než kdysi, ale na své krvavé kořeny bychom neměli zapomínat. Devět nových skladeb je ostrých jako hřeby, které jednou zatlučou i do tvé rakve. 


Paul Speckmann, který stále kouše jako vzteklý pes, i jeho věrní, si dál jedou svoji cestou, nijak zbytečně neuhýbají a kolem se válejí vybělené kostry těch, co se zpronevěřili. Zajímavé je, že kolem vychází spousta nových skvělých alb, ale já nakonec stejně sáhnu po "Among the Seeds of Death". Připadá mi totiž, jsem si s tím naprosto jistý, že mám s touhle kapelou stejné DNA, stejnou krevní skupinu. Co tedy dostanete? Jako vždy masivní, ostrý a zabijácký zvuk (Pavel Hlavica - mastering, mixing), texty plné nakumulovaného vzteku a kritiky, se kterou souhlasím, ale hlavně hudbu, která se vám zadře pod kůži. MASTER jsou letos divocí, nespoutaní, ctí pradávné rock´n´rollové postupy, ale i temnotu a chlad klasických death metalových kapel, u jejichž zrodu kdysi dávno sami stáli. Nové songy jsou zahrané od srdce, opravdově, uvěřitelně, reálně a naprosto autenticky. Už teď se těším, až si jejich pravost ověřím na nějakém z podzemních koncertů. Mají v sobě pověstný heavy efekt, sílu, posbíranou za dlouhé roky na starých pohřebištích, v katakombách, v márnicích i v dnešním podivném světě. Pro mě vždycky byla tahle smečka (a letos svůj status znovu potvrzuje) ztělesněním absolutního undergroundu. Jasně, už mám objednané triko s novým motivem, který se mimochodem velmi povedl! Ráno se probudím a jsem rád, že jsem ještě živý. Zkontroluji svoje stárnoucí tělo a poděkuji Satanovi, že stále vše funguje. Ve zprávách vypukla další válka, kousek ode mne, ve vedlejší ulici někoho zabili. Kněží stále znásilňují a vládnoucí třída si s námi hraje jako s loutkami. Zapínám play na svém přehrávači a ukazuji fuck off všem hlupákům! Raději tančím na svém vlastním hrobě a otevřu si další pivo. Jsem rád, že kapely jako MASTER existují. Pomáhají mi přežít v dnešním světě plném zla a nenávisti. Ryzí, opravdový, surový a naprosto autentický death metal ze staré školy! Album, u kterého odpadává maso od kostí! Hroby byly znovu otevřeny! 


Asphyx says:

You wake up in the morning and are glad you’re still alive. You check your aging body and thank Satan that everything’s still working. On the news, another war has broken out, not far from you; someone was killed on the next street over. Priests are still raping people, and the ruling class is treating us like puppets. The darkest visions of the sci-fi authors I used to read as a young man are coming true. At first glance, it seems like the world is still hurtling toward destruction. But there are things that still make life worth living. I still like young girls, I still enjoy a good beer, and when it comes to music, you can count on the legendary MASTER like you can count on death.

For me, as an old, loyal fan who first encountered this American Czech band’s early recordings in the late 1980s, it’s incredibly satisfying to hit play on my player again and let those sharp melodies sink in. The universe and the world may be spinning in a different direction today than they once did, but we shouldn’t forget our bloody roots. The nine new tracks are as sharp as nails that will one day be hammered into your coffin.


Paul Speckmann, who still bites like a rabid dog, and his loyal followers continue on their path, never veering off course, while the bleached skeletons of those who have betrayed their principles lie scattered around them. It’s interesting that there are plenty of great new albums coming out, but in the end, I’ll still reach for "Among the Seeds of Death". It seems to me and I’m absolutely certain of this that I share the same DNA, the same blood type, with this band. So what do you get? As always, a massive, sharp, and killer sound (Pavel Hlavica - mastering, mixing), lyrics full of pent-up rage and criticism that I agree with, but above all, music that gets under your skin. This year, MASTER are wild and unbridled; they honor ancient rock ’n’ roll traditions, but also the darkness and coldness of classic death metal bands, which they themselves helped bring into being long ago. The new songs are played from the heart genuinely, believably, realistically, and completely authentically. I’m already looking forward to verifying their authenticity at one of their underground concerts. They possess that legendary heavy vibe, a power gathered over many years in ancient burial grounds, catacombs, morgues, and even in today’s strange world. For me, this band has always been (and is proving it once again this year) the embodiment of the absolute underground. Sure, I’ve already ordered a T-shirt with the new design which, by the way, turned out great! I wake up in the morning and am glad I’m still alive. I check my aging body and thank Satan that everything’s still working. Another war has broken out on the news; not far from me, someone was killed on the next street over. Priests are still raping people, and the ruling class is playing with us like puppets. I hit play on my player and tell all the idiots to fuck off! I’d rather dance on my own grave and open another beer. I’m glad bands like MASTER exist. They help me survive in today’s world full of evil and hatred. Pure, genuine, raw, and utterly authentic old-school death metal! An album that makes the flesh fall from your bones! The graves have been reopened!



about MASTER on DEADLY STORM ZINE:















tracklist:
1. Twas Always a Plan 
2. Among the Seeds of Death 
3. Injustice and Lack of Remorse 
4. A Cell with a Door and No Slave 
5. Unsettled Loss 
6. Within My Grasp 
7. Watch as Children Burn 
8. Dust’s Arrival 
9. Let’s Revoke

Line up:
Paul Speckmann - Bass and vocals
Alex Nejezchleba - Guitars
Peter Bajci - Drums



středa 7. října 2026

Recenze/review - HELL-BORN - VII (2026)


HELL-BORN - VII
CD 2026, Deformeathing Production

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Ruiny starého, kdysi dávno prokletého kostela zahalila krvavá mlha. Sedím před oltářem, na kterém umírali oběti. Ze stínů vystupují postavy v kápích, s nabroušenými noži v rukou. Šepot obětí, které nikdy nenalezly klid. Víra tvá je slepá a modly, před kterými stále klečíš jsou falešnými proroky. Svět znovu objímá chaos, ze kterého jsme kdysi dávno vzešli. Smrt stojí ve tmě a usmívá se. Tentokrát má velmi krutou a hnusnou podobu. Poslouchám nové album polských tmářů HELL-BORN a černé mraky se skoro dotýkají země.

Mám s touhle smečkou velmi dobrý rozhovor, který je spolu s recenzí na předchozí album "Natas Liah" odkazován dole pod dnešním článkem. Poláci pokračují ve své rouhačské cestě. Stále obracení kříže směrem dolu, protiví se falešnému a zlému Bohu. Jejich black a death metal je i letos velmi jedovatým koktejlem, který když ochutnáte, tak zemřete v šílených křečích a bolestech. Vše je zde ohlodáno na kost, na samou podstatu. A činěno je tak s elegancí starých mistrů 


Zvuk, motiv na obalu i celkové provedení. Vše zde sedí perfektně na svých místech. Pánové jsou zkušení muzikanti, kteří patří mezi polskou undergroundovou šlechtu. Mají talent na to napsat velmi dobré, řezající a tajemné skladby. Je něco typicky polského v jednotlivých motivech. Kývám se zase jednou spokojeně do rytmu, procházím se v podzemí, v chrámech bolesti, mezi runami starých kostelů i na pohřebištích, na kterých jsou pohřbeni prokletí. Jakoby všechno tohle bylo do nových skladeb otištěno, vypáleno jako cejch. Novinka má velmi podmanivou, zvláštní a neklidnou atmosféru. Na jednu stranu řeže, jako dobře nabroušený obětní nůž, na druhou nepostrádá ani chladné a magické pasáže. Kolem nohou se plazí jedovatí hadi, poslové z onoho světa. Uhranou mě, uštknou a do krve se mi dostane jed stejným způsobem jako nové album "VII". Je určeno pro všechny pravověrné, prokleté, pro démony i samotného Satana. Jednotlivé motivy se mi dostaly pod kůži, do žil i do podvědomí. Už teď moc dobře vím, že se k nahrávce budu často a dlouho vracet. U minulé desky tomu tak bylo a ta letošní mi přijde jejím volným pokračováním. HELL-BORN jsou stále ve skvělé formě a je pro mě opravdu velmi příjemné se nechat unášet na zpěněných krvavých vlnách jejich melodií. Svět je možná poslední roky divným místem k životu. Než ale přejdu na druhou stranu, do země nekonečných stínů, budu poslouchat podobnou hudbu. Je totiž opravdová, zahraná od srdce, upřímná, syrová ze své podstaty a hlavně naprosto autentická. Ruiny starého, kdysi dávno prokletého kostela, zahalila krvavá mlha. Sedím před oltářem, na kterém umírali oběti. Ze stínů vystupují postavy v kápích, s nabroušenými noži v rukou. Šepot obětí, které nikdy nenalezly klid. Víra tvá je slepá a modly, před kterými stále klečíš jsou falešnými proroky. Svět znovu objímá chaos, ze kterého jsme kdysi dávno vzešli. Smrt stojí ve tmě a usmívá se. Syrové, chladné a nekonečně temné black death metalové album, které vás navěky prokleje! Mrazivé ozvěny z onoho světa! 


Asphyx says:

A blood-red mist shrouds the ruins of an old church, cursed long ago. I sit before the altar where the victims died. Figures in hoods emerge from the shadows, sharpened knives in their hands. The whispers of victims who have never found peace. Your faith is blind, and the idols before which you still kneel are false prophets. The world is once again engulfed in the chaos from which we emerged long ago. Death stands in the darkness and smiles. This time, it takes on a very cruel and hideous form. I’m listening to the new album by the Polish dark metal band HELL-BORN, and the black clouds are almost touching the ground.

I had a very good interview with this band, which, along with the review of their previous album "Natas Liah", is linked below today’s article. The Poles continue on their blasphemous path. With the cross still turned upside down, they defy the false and evil God. Their black and death metal is once again a highly toxic cocktail this year one that, if you taste it, will kill you in mad convulsions and agony. Everything here is stripped down to the bone, to its very essence. And it’s done with the elegance of the old masters.


The sound, the cover art, and the overall production everything here fits perfectly into place. These guys are seasoned musicians who rank among the elite of the Polish underground scene. They have a knack for writing excellent, cutting-edge, and mysterious songs. There’s something distinctly Polish about the individual motifs. Once again, I find myself swaying contentedly to the rhythm, wandering through the underworld, in temples of pain, among the runes of ancient churches, and in cemeteries where the damned are buried. It’s as if all of this were imprinted on the new tracks, seared into them like a brand. The new album has a very captivating, peculiar, and unsettling atmosphere. On the one hand, it cuts like a well-sharpened sacrificial knife; on the other, it doesn’t lack cold and magical passages either. Poisonous snakes, messengers from the other world, slither around my feet. They bewitch me, bite me, and the poison seeps into my blood just as the new album “VII” does. It is intended for all the true believers, the damned, the demons, and Satan himself. The individual motifs have gotten under my skin, into my veins, and into my subconscious. I already know very well that I’ll be returning to this album often and for a long time. That was the case with their last album, and this year’s feels like a loose sequel to it. HELL-BORN are still in great form, and it’s truly a pleasure for me to let myself be carried away on the foaming, bloody waves of their melodies. The world may have been a strange place to live in recent years. But before I cross over to the other side, to the land of endless shadows, I will listen to music like this. For it is genuine, played from the heart, sincere, raw at its core, and above all, completely authentic. A bloody mist has shrouded the ruins of an old church, cursed long ago. I sit before the altar where the victims died. Figures in hoods emerge from the shadows, sharp knives in their hands. The whispers of victims who never found peace. Your faith is blind, and the idols before which you still kneel are false prophets. Chaos from which we once emerged long ago once again engulfs the world. Death stands in the darkness and smiles. A raw, cold, and infinitely dark black death metal album that will curse you for all eternity! Chilling echoes from the other world!



about HELL-BORN on DEADLY STORM ZINE:





TRACKLIST
1. Therion Calls
2. Chaotic Entities
3. In Scarlet And Death
4. Blood In Stone
5. The One With Horns
6. Funeral Of All
7. Exodus (Cross The Styx)

LINE-UP
Baal Ravenlock – Vocals, Bass
Les – Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Diabolizer – Drums
Rambo – Guitars


neděle 4. října 2026

Recenze/review - LEPER COLONY - Back To Primal Sludge (2026)


LEPER COLONY - Back To Primal Sludge
CD 2026, Testimony Records

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Přehrabuji se ve starých kostech. Některé odkládám stranou, nechávám je na později, jiné rovnou drtím. Sedím tu již dlouhé roky, od konce osmdesátých let a moje práce je surová, náročná a smradlavá. Už dávno jsem nasákl hnilobou a viděl jsem tolik způsobů, jakým může člověk zemřít, že už mě jen tak něco nepřekvapí. Slyšel jsem staré kapely, které mi hrály k morbidním exhumacím, setkal jsem se s moderními způsoby smrti. Hlubokou stopu ve mě ale zanechaly dvě školy - floridská a stockholmská. 

A přesně takhle hrají i LEPER COLONY. Syrově, přesvědčivě, brutálně, ale i chladně a temně. Spojení několika zkušených osobností je zárukou kvality. Všichni asi víte, že pod touhle smečkou jsou podepsáni Rogga Johansson, Marc Grewe a Jon Rudin. Letos se vrátili opět plní síly. Na novince je to znát. Je brutálnější, než minulý počin, alespoň taková mi připadá. 


Jsem už také starý pes, který zvedá hlavu jen v případě, když ho nějaká hudba zaujme. Hudba musí řezat, musí mít záhrobní atmosféru, dobrý zvuk, ale i takovou tu pradávnou živočišnost, která se dle mého nedá naučit, musíte ji mít v sobě. LEPER COLONY tohle všechno splňují na sto procent a přidávají ještě něco navíc. Je to jízda od začátku do konce. Příliš kompromisů nebo možností se nadechnout, zde nenajdete. A je to tak dobře. Spokojeně se kývám do rytmu, usmívám se na své vlastní démony. Někdy, když zavítám do márnice pro další těla, která mám zpracovat, tak mám neodbytný pocit, že se mnou mrtví rozmlouvají. Úplně stejně se cítím i při poslechu této nahrávky. Je totiž opravdová, ryzí, zahraná od srdce, hezky po staru, s touhou ničit a zabíjet hudbou. Dostala se mi do žil, do podvědomí. Působí na mě neurvale, vztekle, autenticky. Možná tenhle styl nebude vyhovovat každému, ale to je v nejlepším pořádku. Osobně tuhle morbidní odrůdu morbidní smrti miluju a proto už teď moc dobře vím, že se budu k albu "Back To Primal Sludge" rád a často vracet. Smrt má, jak je všeobecně známo, mnoho podob a tu kterou nám letos přinášejí tihle bardi, je krutá, hnusná a ošklivá. Je pro mě opět čest drtit staré prašivé kosti během jejího poslechu. Kdysi dávno jedna kapela napsala, berte nebo nechte být. Myslím si, že zde to platí na sto procent. Představte si starou hrobku, o které víte, že v ní jsou pochovány ty nejděsivější vzpomínky. Nad vchodem může být klidně napsán název téhle kapely. Poslouchejte o samotě, v klidu, naprosté tmě a chladu. Teprve potom naplno vyniknou všechny její nuance. Určeno pro fanoušky DEATH, MORGOTH, MASSACRE, MERCYLESS, ASPHYX, PESTILENCE, MASSACRE, CANCER, SLAYER, MASTER, amen! Surový, nespoutaný, divoký a masakrující death metalový útok,  u kterého odpadává maso od kostí! 


Asphyx says:

I’m rummaging through old bones. I set some aside for later; others I crush right away. I’ve been sitting here for many years now, since the late ’80s, and my work is raw, demanding, and stinky. I’ve long since been steeped in decay, and I’ve seen so many ways a person can die that hardly anything surprises me anymore. I’ve listened to old bands that played for my morbid exhumations, and I’ve encountered modern methods of death. But two schools the Florida and Stockholm schools have left a deep mark on me.

And that’s exactly how LEPER COLONY plays raw, compelling, brutal, yet also cold and dark. The combination of several seasoned musicians is a guarantee of quality. You probably all know that Rogga Johansson, Marc Grewe, and Jon Rudin are the brains behind this band. This year, they’ve returned full of energy. You can tell from the new album. It’s more brutal than their last release at least that’s how it strikes me.


I’m an old hand myself now I only perk up when some music really grabs me. The music has to cut through, have an otherworldly atmosphere, and great sound, but it also needs that primal, animalistic energy that, in my opinion, can’t be learned you have to have it inside you. LEPER COLONY checks all these boxes one hundred percent and adds something extra. It’s a wild ride from start to finish. You won’t find too many compromises or chances to catch your breath here. And that’s just fine. I nod contentedly to the beat, smiling at my own demons. Sometimes, when I visit the morgue for more bodies to process, I have the nagging feeling that the dead are talking to me. I feel exactly the same way when listening to this recording. It’s genuine, pure, played from the heart, in the good old-fashioned way, with a desire to destroy and kill through music. It’s seeped into my veins, into my subconscious. It comes across as rough, furious, and authentic. Maybe this style won’t suit everyone, but that’s perfectly fine. Personally, I love this morbid variety of morbid death metal, and that’s why I already know for sure that I’ll be happy to return to the album “Back To Primal Sludge” time and time again. Death, as is well known, takes many forms, and the one these bards bring us this year is cruel, vile, and ugly. It is once again an honor for me to crush old, mangy bones while listening to it. A long time ago, a certain band wrote, “Take it or leave it.” I think that applies one hundred percent here. Imagine an old tomb where you know the most terrifying memories are buried. The name of this band could easily be written above the entrance. Listen alone, in peace, in complete darkness and cold. Only then will all its nuances truly come to the fore. Intended for fans of DEATH, MORGOTH, MASSACRE, MERCYLESS, ASPHYX, PESTILENCE, MASSACRE, CANCER, SLAYER, MASTER, amen! A raw, unbridled, wild, and devastating death metal assault that will strip the flesh from your bones!


about LEPER COLONY on DEADLY STORM ZINE:




TRACKLIST
1. Madness Is a Kingdom
2. These Blades
3. Dead Soul Consortium
4. Thrown to the Pigs
5. Back to Primal Sludge
6. Flesh Grater
7. Seelenjäger
8. Harness the Undead
9. Beneath the Fat and Gristle

LINE-UP
Marc Grewe – Vocals
Rogga Johansson – Guitars, Bass
Jon Rudin – Drums


úterý 22. září 2026

Recenze/review - THE BLEEDING - Godless Communion (2026)


THE BLEEDING - Godless Communion
CD 2026, Redefining Darkness Records

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Další rezavý hřeb, který mi zatloukají do hlavy. Sedím ve staré prašivé kobce a kolem mě tančí krysy na ostrých střepech vzpomínek. Objímá mě temnota a chlad. Hluboko v podzemí čekám na smrt. Hlavou mi létají myšlenky jako zběsilé. Připomínají můry, které padají spálené ohněm k zemi. Všechno má barvu krve a pokaždé, když uslyším zvuk otevírajících dveří, očekávám nový druh bolesti. Přitom to začalo tak nevinně. Šel jsem tichou ulicí a ve stínech na mě čekaly přízraky. Napadly mě jako smečka vzteklých psů, jako britská kapela THE BLEEDING.

Jsme jedné krve, křičím zase jednou do tmy, když znovu a znovu zapínám play na svém přehrávači. Psal jsem o téhle smečce již dvě recenze a máme spolu i skvělý rozhovor. Odkazy naleznete dole pod dnešním článkem. Svět je i letos zahalen do těžké, smradlavé mlhy, já čekám na smrt v podzemí a vy si můžete vychutnat nové album, které opět řeže tou správnou stranou nože. 


Je to smršť, vichřice v záhrobí, tsunami, tlaková vlna, která vás smete z povrch zemského. Budete spáleni na popel, sežehnuti ostrými riffy, zabijáckými bicími a vokálem, připomínajícím řev raněné bestie. Tahle kapela touží po čerstvém mase a předkládá vám na víku od rakve prvotřídní death a thrash metal ze staré školy. Dejte mi někdo další pivo, potřebuji spláchnout pachuť současného podivného světa. Raději znovu a znovu utíkám do nekonečných chodeb podsvětí a rvu si tohle album pod tlakem do hlavy. Má v sobě totiž vše, co potřebuji pro své nekalé záhrobní rituály. Je velmi dobře napsané, je ušpiněno potřebnou dávkou nakumulovaného vzteku i energie posbírané na starých pohřebištích. Jasně kámo, všechno tady už bylo a kapela má ve svých genech stejnou DNA jako skupiny typu SODOM, KREATOR, MORBID ANGEL, SEPULTURA, SLAYER, DEATH, SOLSTICE, MALEVOLENT CREATION. Jenže tihle gentlemani, na rozdíl od mnohých jiných, přidávají do skladeb i spoustu svých nápadů a invence. Máme tu tak opravdu co do činění se smečkou prašivých psů, kteří stejně jako já hlídají vstup do podzemí několik dekád. THE BLEEDING jsou na svém čtvrtém albu ve skvělé formě. Sekají kolem sebe, připomínají démony ze starých časů, kteří se přišli pomstít za všechna příkoří, která jim byla způsobena. Nedokážu sedět v klidu, když "Godless Communion" poslouchám. Podupávám si nohou, tančím znovu a znovu na svém vlastním hrobě. Naslouchám šepotu nemrtvých a vyzývám všechny nejkrásnější zombie, aby se ke mě přidaly. Ne kamaráde, tohle není jen nostalgický výlet do starých dobrých časů, tohle je nahrávka, která se ti dostane do hlavy, pod kůži, do žil i do podvědomí. Mám vůbec psát něco dalšího? Že má album skvělý zvuk, motiv na obalu? Ale to je přeci u téhle kapely samozřejmost. Zničující death thrash metalové album, u kterého odpadává maso od kostí! Budete tančit s démony na svých vlastních hrobech!


Asphyx says:

Another rusty nail they’re hammering into my head. I’m sitting in an old, dingy dungeon, and rats are dancing around me on the sharp shards of memories. Darkness and cold envelop me. Deep underground, I’m waiting for death. Thoughts race through my head like mad. They resemble moths falling to the ground, scorched by fire. Everything is the color of blood, and every time I hear the sound of a door opening, I brace myself for a new kind of pain. And yet it all started so innocently. I was walking down a quiet street, and in the shadows, spectres were waiting for me. They attacked me like a pack of rabid dogs, like the British band THE BLEEDING.

“We’re of the same blood”, I shout into the darkness once again as I hit play on my player over and over. I’ve already written two reviews about this band, and we’ve also done a great interview together. You’ll find the links below today’s article. The world is shrouded in a heavy, stinking fog again this year; I’m waiting for death underground, and you can enjoy the new album, which once again cuts with the right side of the knife.


It’s a whirlwind, a gale in the afterlife, a tsunami, a shock wave that will sweep you off the face of the earth. You’ll be burned to ashes, scorched by sharp riffs, killer drums, and vocals reminiscent of a wounded beast’s roar. This band craves fresh flesh and serves up top-notch old-school death and thrash metal right on your coffin lid. Someone give me another beer I need to wash down the bitter aftertaste of this strange modern world. I’d rather flee again and again into the endless corridors of the underworld and force this album into my head under pressure. It has everything I need for my sinister rituals of the afterlife. It’s very well written, tainted with just the right dose of pent-up rage and energy gathered from ancient burial grounds. Sure, buddy, we’ve seen it all before, and the band carries the same DNA in its genes as groups like SODOM, KREATOR, MORBID ANGEL, SEPULTURA, SLAYER, DEATH, SOLSTICE, and MALEVOLENT CREATION. But these gentlemen, unlike many others, also inject their songs with plenty of their own ideas and creativity. So we’re really dealing with a pack of mangy dogs who, just like me, have been guarding the entrance to the underworld for several decades. THE BLEEDING are in top form on their fourth album. They’re tearing everything apart, reminiscent of demons from days gone by who’ve come to exact revenge for all the wrongs done to them. I can’t sit still when I listen to “Godless Communion”, I tap my foot, dancing over and over again on my own grave. I listen to the whispers of the undead and call on all the most beautiful zombies to join me. No, my friend, this isn’t just a nostalgic trip down memory lane this is a record that gets into your head, under your skin, into your veins, and into your subconscious. Do I even need to say anything else? That the album has great sound and a cool cover art? But that’s a given with this band. A devastating death thrash metal album that’ll make the flesh fall off your bones! You’ll be dancing with demons on your own graves!


about THE BLEEDING on DEADLY STORM ZINE:

Recenze/review - THE BLEEDING - Monokrator (2023)





tracklist:
01. Immortal Flesh 
02. Altar Of The Ram 
03. Bestial Bloodlust 
04. Praise Of The Succubi 
05. Godless Communion 
06. Black Incantation 
07. Death Eternal 
08. Through The Morphean Gate 
09. Sacrificial Onslaught 
10. Born In A Casket (Cannibal Corpse Cover)

THE BLEEDING is: 
Craig Land – Vocals 
Tasos – Guitar 
Guy – Bass 
Davide Marini – Drums



úterý 15. září 2026

Recenze/review - MINDWORK - Adrift (2026)


MINDWORK - Adrift
CD 2026, vlastní vydání

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Vracím se na místa, kde jsem prý kdysi žil. Ztracený ve svých myšlenkách přemýšlím, vnímám, nasávám atmosféru. Beru do rukou věci, které jsem znal. Lidé se na mě usmívají. Nemůžu si vzpomenout. Kdo jsem? Odkud jsem přišel? Sleduji zástupy lidí žijících své virtuální životy. Možná se také hledají. V jedné staré krabici objevím starý popraskaný kaleidoskop. Podívám se proti slunci a sledují pestrou hru světla a tmy. Jsem ztracený v dnešním podivném světě.

Čeští progresivní death metalisté vydali nové album a jeho základním motivem je ztráta paměti a následný rozpad identity. Poslouchám novinku již nějaký čas, chodím s ní ulicemi a užívám si zvláštní neklid, který je v ní patrný snad na každém kroku. Lehký saxofonový motiv, hra s melodiemi, cit pro napětí. Ano, poslouchat novinku "Adrift", je jako se dívat do kaleidoskopu, jako ochutnávat nová jídla, jako se nechávat unášet na zpěněných vlnách řeky věčnosti. Talent se zde potkává se schopností napsat velmi dobré skladby. Což je mimochodem věc, která se dnes zase tolik často nevidí. 


Není nutné hovořit o zvuku, o motivu na obalu a dalších formálních věcech. Vše je v nejlepším pořádku. Osobně se mi hrozně líbí, že se kapela vyhnula dnes tolik obvyklé umělosti. Skladby jsou velmi propracované, v některých momentech komplikované a pro mnohé budou náročné pro poslech, ale zároveň si zachovávají opravdovost, uvěřitelnost, autenticitu a nebál bych se napsat živočišnost. Kapela si hraje s melodiemi jako šelma se svojí kořistí. Jednou je surová, nekompromisní a řezající jako čerstvě nabroušený skalpel, jindy zase přemýšlivá, vznešená a majestátní. Naleznete zde spoustu různých poloh, změn tempa a nezasvěcenému by se mohlo zdát, že je album roztříštěné. Omyl! Chce to jen trošku času a fantazie a sami uslyšíte. MINDWORK se nebojí objevovat, vydávat se různými cestami. Zvolnit, když je to potřeba, když mají chuť, když to do skladeb patří a sedne. Určitě znáte takové ty zvláštní momenty, když se ocitnete na nějakém místě, na kterém jste nikdy nebyli, přesto máte pocit, že to tam znáte, že tam patříte. Přesně takhle se cítím i při poslechu "Adrift". Píšu většinou o trošku jiném druhu hudby, dokonce by se dalo napsat, že mě v tomto stylu zaujme máloco. Přesto mám pocit, jako by mi album kolovalo v žilách, stalo se mojí součástí. Skladby jsou totiž velmi dobře napsány, mají v sobě potřebný drive, poslouchají se tak nějak samy a pokaždé objevuji nové pasáže a momenty. Navíc, novinku je třeba poslouchat jako celek. V kuse, teprve potom vynikne její síla naplno. Lehké nuance, náznaky, říznutí až do bolesti. Najdete zde absolutně vše. Marně jsem hledal něco, co by mi vadilo. Vracím se na místa, kde jsem prý kdysi žil. Ztracený ve svých myšlenkách přemýšlím, vnímám, nasávám atmosféru. Beru do rukou věci, které jsem znal. Lidé se na mě usmívají. Nemůžu si vzpomenout. Kdo jsem? Odkud jsem přišel? Můžete ztratit identitu i vlastní paměť, ale hudba zůstává. Progresivní death metalové album, které vám dá ochutnat z pestré palety roztodivných nálad! Kaleidoskop věčnosti!


Asphyx says:

I’m returning to places where I’m told I once lived. Lost in my thoughts, I ponder, take in my surroundings, and soak up the atmosphere. I pick up things I used to know. People smile at me. I can’t remember. Who am I? Where did I come from? I watch the crowds of people living their virtual lives. Perhaps they, too, are searching for themselves. In an old box, I discover an old, cracked kaleidoscope. I look into the sun and watch the colorful play of light and darkness. I am lost in today’s strange world.

This Czech progressive death metal band has released a new album, and its central theme is memory loss and the resulting disintegration of identity. I’ve been listening to this new release for some time now, walking the streets with it and enjoying the peculiar restlessness that’s evident in it at almost every turn. A light saxophone motif, playful melodies, a sense of tension. Yes, listening to the new album “Adrift” is like looking into a kaleidoscope, like tasting new foods, like letting yourself be carried away on the foaming waves of the river of eternity. Here, talent meets the ability to write very good songs. Which, by the way, is something you don’t see all that often these days.


There’s no need to talk about the sound, the cover art, or other formal aspects. Everything is in perfect order. Personally, I really love that the band has avoided the artificiality that’s so common these days. The songs are very sophisticated, at times complex, and for many, they’ll be challenging to listen to, but at the same time, they retain their sincerity, believability, authenticity and I wouldn’t hesitate to call them animalistic. The band plays with melodies like a predator with its prey. At times it’s raw, uncompromising, and as sharp as a freshly sharpened scalpel; at other times, it’s contemplative, noble, and majestic. You’ll find plenty of different moods and tempo changes here, and to the uninitiated, the album might seem fragmented. Wrong! It just takes a little time and imagination, and you’ll hear it for yourselves. MINDWORK isn’t afraid to explore and venture down different paths. To slow down when necessary, when they feel like it, when it fits the songs and feels right. You’re surely familiar with those strange moments when you find yourself in a place you’ve never been before, yet you feel like you know it, like you belong there. That’s exactly how I feel when listening to “Adrift”. I usually write about a slightly different kind of music you could even say that very little in this genre catches my attention. Yet I feel as if the album is coursing through my veins; it has become a part of me. The songs are very well written; they have the necessary drive, and they just kind of play themselves I discover new passages and moments every time. What’s more, this new album needs to be listened to as a whole. All at once only then does its full power shine through. Subtle nuances, hints, and cuts that cut to the bone. You’ll find absolutely everything here. I searched in vain for anything that would bother me. I return to places where I’m told I once lived. Lost in my thoughts, I ponder, take in, and soak up the atmosphere. I pick up things I used to know. People smile at me. I can’t remember. Who am I? Where did I come from? You may lose your identity and even your memory, but the music remains. A progressive death metal album that offers a taste of a colorful palette of bizarre moods! A kaleidoscope of eternity!


tracklist:
1. Adrift 
2. The Great Deception of Mind
3. Breach the Cosmos 
4. A Moment of Clarity 
5. The Party's Over (Talk Talk cover) 
6. Solitary Man 
7. The Branches and the Wind and the Rain 
8. Mess from Now On 
9. Stars 

band:
Dominik Vozobule - Bass
Filip Kittnar - Drums
Martin Schuster - Vocals, Guitars (rhythm), Guitars (lead) 


středa 26. srpna 2026

A few questions - interview with thrash death metal band from Colombia - WARTHRASH.


A few questions - interview with thrash death metal band from Colombia - WARTHRASH.

Recenze/review - WARTHRASH - No Light Shall Remain (2026)
https://www.deadlystormzine.com/2026/07/recenzereview-warthrash-no-light-shall.html

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

Warthrash is a band from Medellín, Colombia, founded in 2005. In the beginning, our goal was to play old-school 1980s-style thrash metal, heavily inspired by the classic sounds of traditional heavy metal and thrash. As the years went by and the lineup evolved, every new member brought different musical influences, helping us develop our own identity. Today, our music blends thrash and death metal, and over time it has naturally evolved toward a more traditional death metal sound while still keeping the spirit of classic extreme metal alive.

Our first release was the EP Civis Pacem Parabellum, released in 2011. It reflects our early thrash metal roots with a strong influence from traditional death metal and the distinctive sound that characterizes many South American extreme metal bands.


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

No Light Shall Remain was recorded at Aria 51 Studios in Colombia under the guidance of sound engineer Juan Carlos Henao "Chengo." We took our time with both the songwriting and recording process, carefully polishing every detail to achieve an international-quality sound without losing the warmth and authenticity of traditional metal recordings.

Our goal was to combine classic recording methods with modern production techniques, avoiding an overly plastic or digital sound. We believe the final result is a very professional album that still feels organic and human.

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

The album was released in an edition of 1,000 CDs through Awakening Records. It is also available digitally on all major streaming platforms and can be purchased through Bandcamp via the label.


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

The lyrics are written collectively by the members of the band. Usually, one of us brings an initial idea, and then we work together until everyone is satisfied with the final version.

Lyrically, Warthrash has always explored themes such as war, geopolitical conflicts and their consequences. Over the years, our focus has expanded to include inner struggles, fear, personal demons, death, spirituality, and the existential conflicts that define the human condition.

5. 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 original Warthrash logo was designed by our drummer and vocalist, Héctor Caronte. As the band's sound evolved from old-school thrash toward death metal, we felt the logo should evolve as well, becoming darker and more decayed to match our music.

The current version was redesigned by a local Colombian artist who also plays in the death metal band Bondstorm. We believe visual identity and social media are very important today because they help the music reach audiences all over the world while representing the band's personality.


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

We released No Light Shall Remain through Awakening Records. Before signing with them, we contacted several international labels. Some were already fully booked with upcoming releases, but Awakening Records made us an excellent offer and shared our vision for the album.

We are very satisfied with the label. Thanks to their distribution network, our music has reached listeners in Asia, Europe and the United States, giving the band a much stronger international projection.

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

Our influences are very diverse, ranging from traditional heavy metal to thrash, death and black metal. We especially admire the pioneering bands that shaped those genres, and their legacy continues to inspire our songwriting and musical direction.


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

Yes. We sent the album to several international labels, including some based in Latin America. Some replied that their release schedule was already full, while others showed interest. In the end, Awakening Records offered us exactly what we were looking for, and we decided to work with them.

9. 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?

Since 2005 we have played a large number of shows, although we have never counted the exact number. We've performed everywhere from small clubs and bars to major local and national festivals.

Every show has been special in its own way, and we enjoy both the intimacy of club gigs and the energy of larger festival audiences.

 

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

Our immediate goal is to promote No Light Shall Remain by playing as many live shows as possible throughout 2026. At the same time, we have already started working on new material for our next release.

We are also exploring opportunities to perform throughout Colombia and hopefully take Warthrash to international stages in the near future.

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

Fans can find and follow Warthrash on all major social media platforms. Our music is available on all streaming services, and it can also be purchased through Bandcamp and Awakening Records. We encourage everyone to stay connected with us through our official channels for news, upcoming shows and future releases.

Thank you for interview.

Recenze/review - WARTHRASH - No Light Shall Remain (2026)




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neděle 16. srpna 2026

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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