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Nightmares Made Flesh by Bloodbath is Gay!

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DIABOLICAL MASQUERADE “Nightwork” Full-length album 1998 (’...Darkness hiding behind those of black path of clad. Darkness standing in arches of hell fire ream. Meddles creating an end pushed rhythm of the time. Meddles spilling the blood of the burning awn...’)

1. Rider on the Bonez 2. Dreadventurouz 3. The Zkeleton Keyz to the Dead 4. Thiz Ghoultimate Omen 5. All Onboard the Perdition Hearze ! 6. The Eerie Obzidian Circuz 7. Haunted by Horror 8. Cryztalline Fiendz  (bonus track)

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Thursday, December 22: Nightingale, “Still in the Dark”

I was the last time the Swanö brothers recorded under the Nightingale banner as a duo before adding a proper rhythm section and turning the project into an actual band. But numbers like “Still in the Dark” suggested that it might not have been necessary, as the track was a delightful modern melodic progressive metal number that cruised along both casually and with purpose.  This was an especially nice changeup for Dan Swanö in particular, given his lengthy history in death metal, but his singing voice fit Nightingale’s material perfectly.  “Still in the Dark” was so breezy and fun even while flaunting the brothers’ musicianship that it almost bordered on pop, but this was still the work of Dan Swanö so at the same time there was an idiosyncratic quality that made the track stand on its own.

Interested in reading more about metal?  Our recently launched substack just published the second in a series of articles ranking the discography of the mighty Saxon.  Check it out at https://metalsongoftheday.substack.com/p/ranking-the-studio-albums-saxon-part-a8e, feel free to comment and subscribe for FREE to receive updates directly to your inbox.  Thank you for reading!

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EP Review: Quindecennial Horror by Puteraeon (Emanzipation Productions)

Swedish horror death metal stalwarts Puteraeon celebrate their 15 year anniversary with Quindecennial Horror, a rerecording of some tracks from their demos and debut. Quindecennial Horror is due for release on the 8th of March via Emanzipation Productions. Puteraeon have chosen to re-record five songs, most from early demos as well as Storm Over Devil’s Reef, the opening track from their full…

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Swallow The Sun - New Moon (November 4th, 2009) Country: Finland Genre: Melodic Doom Metal

Lineup: Mikko Kotamäki - Vocals Juha Raivio - Guitars Markus Jämsen - Guitars Matti Honkonen - Bass Kai Hahto - Drums Aleksi Munter - Keyboards

Guest/Session: Dan Swanö - Backing Vocals (Track 2) Aleah Stanbridge (R.I.P. 2016) - Female Vocals (Track 5) Anna Ilveskoski - Additional Vocals, Whispers

Tracklist:

These Woods Breathe Evil - 06:43

Falling World - 05:08

Sleepless Swans - 07:23

...and Heavens Cried Blood - 06:17

Lights on the Lake - 07:45

New Moon - 05:00

Servant of Sorrow - 06:25

Weight of the Dead - 09:04

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Dan Swanö: “I wasn’t personally targeted for murder, but I was surely part of what Euronymous hated about death metal: that it had become more accessible. In the early days, I shuddered at the mere mention - it was the most evil and intimidating music imaginable. Far more so than black, thrash, speed, and doom metal.

But, for some reason, you could take this music and do what you wanted and still call it death metal. Keyboards, clean singing, cellos, acoustic guitars, piano, everything we were doing with Edge of Sanity and more.

Black Mark used to market Edge of Sanity as ‘death metal is back’. And I’m like, ‘Mm, yeah- but in reality, I’m contributing to the watering down of a genre I once found terrifying.’ In some sense, I was complicit in death metal losing its evilness, or whatever you want to call it. And Euronymous was furious about this.” - Dan Swanö (vocalist of Swedish death metal band Edge of Sanity), interviewed by Bardo Methodology @bardomethodology 🕯️

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come stare into the eyes of extinction with me: a toki wartooth fanmix

and together we might see another burning of the dawn

fanmix time fanmix time!!! this one kinda came together pretty quickly compared to a few i've been working on for a while. now i'm putting it out before i start second-guessing it again. lot of vibes here. angst vibes, godklok vibes, hopeful vibes. man's been through it. he'll probably continue to be through it. i hope it all turns out okay in the end and i hope ya like it.

it's way more synthy than metal but toki is a synthy guy okay. is it truly an agentkaz brand fanmix without a bunch of synthy stuff? it is not.

spotify playlist above, tracklist and youtube links under the cut. one of these days i'm gonna zip everything up and make a page on my website where you can download all my fanmixes but until then it's this method. EDIT: download here! (also fanmix page here)

Seeming - The Eyes of Extinction

Normal Creatures - 666 Ghosts

Ultravox - Hymn

Ashbury Heights - The Mess I'm In

Shiny Toy Guns - Ghost Town

ItaloBrothers - Stamp On The Ground

Ministry - Effigy (I'm Not An)

Voivod - The Unknown Knows

Julien-K - Undo Everything

The Home Conversion - Night Terror

Imperative Reaction - Torture

Ian van Dahl - Castles In The Sky

Channel East - Suffering To Me

IAMX - Quiet The Mind

Ego Likeness - The Lowest Place On Earth

Edge Of Dawn - Denial

ThouShaltNot - Glaciers

Cynic - The Space For This

The Birthday Massacre - Surrender

Ashbury Heights - Bare Your Teeth

iVardensphere - Indomitus (featuring Seeming)

Erasure - Star

Dan Swanö - Uncreation

Syrian - In The End

Black Sabbath - A Hard Road

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THORNDALE Gets Fire Power from Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for First Single

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

Yesterday, I listened to the debut album by Dutch heavies THORNDALE, 'Lightning Spawn' (2024), and thoroughly enjoyed these "Groove-Forged Riffs from the Lowlands." The record features tight songcraft, great pacing, dramatic vocals, killer guitar tone, and robust drumming -- all of it beautifully captured by Dan Swanö, who mixed and mastered.

Today, we're treating you to the first single from the six-track affair, and it features none other than guitarist Andy LaRocque of King Diamond with a killer solo!

Thorndale frontman Gus says, "It's been a wild ride crafting this album with these incredible musicians, paying homage to our idols." If you hear a touch of the familiar here and there, that's exactly what it is. Hints, reminders that there were Giants of Metal long ago, and that the fire of those forebears continues to burn bright in talented musicians today from the scene.

As for this track, the trio says:

In "Ain’t The End of My Rope," the relentless imagery of Greek fire and waves mirrors the overwhelming emotions of loss, revealing a deep reflection on the unavoidable challenges of Life and the heartache of irreplaceable departures.

That's quite a mouthful, and it speaks certainly to the passion this lot have put into this song, as well as the album. Dark stoner grooves with a touch of doom and infectious heavy metal vibes come together for a powerful sound on this track, with a lusty chorus that will be appealing to any fan of Black Sabbath or Candlemass.

Stay tuned to the band's social media pages (IG/FB) for word on adding this single to your collection, and preorders for the new album. Thorndale's Lightning Spawn releases February 23rd, 2024.

Give ear...

SOME BUZZ

Established in the creative crucible of 2021, Thorndale emerged as a dynamic force from the heart of the Netherlands. Comprising seasoned musicians, Thorndale channels their collective experience into a debut. The raw energy of their post-COVID formation year pulses through every riff, creating a contemporary and timeless sound that speaks to and reminds us of humanity's accursed frailty.

Now based in the Netherlands, Thorndale is ready to share their first musical creation with the world. With anticipation building and the debut on the horizon, this is just the beginning for Thorndale. Get ready to witness them making their mark in the metal scene.

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EDGE OF SANITY Drop Remaster + Remix Editions of "Nothing But Death Remains"

Last week marks the release of the second album in the Century Media Records catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY, fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.) The band’s entire catalogue has been long out of print, never previously available in certain formats…

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INFESTDEAD - Satanic Serenades 2xCD

Legendary Swedish vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö is perhaps best known for his work with EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH, and recently WITHERSCAPE. Active since the early '90s, his career runs much deeper than this revered quartet, having produced seemingly countless bands from across the metal spectrum (OPETH, DISSECTION, KATATONIA, ASPHYX to name just a few) as well as launching or taking part in side projects including MOONTOWER, ODYSSEY, PAN.THY.MONIUM or INFESTDEAD.

The latter formed in 1993 and released two albums – Hellfuck (1997) and Jesusatan (1999) – plus EP/split releases. From the debut EP Killing Christ, vocalist Dread (TORMENTED, ex-MARDUK) and Dan had only one goal in mind: to create classic US inspired death metal like DEICIDE and MORBID ANGEL. The result was astonishing and in its remastered fashion sounds even more convincing and is blessed by Swanö’s incredible songwriting talent. Even if it’s just plain and violent death metal, Mr Swanö turns everything he touches into amazing music, be it prog or unholy extreme metal!

Satanic Serenades is an official 40+ track anthology release of the entire INFESTDEAD catalog that now shall haunt the holy again!

FOR FANS OF: DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL, VADER, BLOODBATH, EDGE OF SANITY

POINTS OF INTEREST: • Satanic Serenades unites all recordings by this Swedish death metal act led by Dan Swanö (WITHERSCAPE, ex-EDGE OF SANITY, ex-BLOODBATH) • Includes the long deleted late 90’s albums expanded with EP and demo material • Remastered by Dan Swanö and featuring liner notes, all lyrics and updated artwork by Hjules (DESTRUCTION, ANNIHILATOR) • Receiving positive press the world over • Limited edition of 1000 units • All material has been out of print and fetching high dollar collector prices • Licensed from Century Media Records

TRACK LIST: Disc 1 1. Re-Resurrection 2. Christinsanity 3. Born To Burn 4. JesuSatan 5. Undead Screaming Sins 6. The Burning Of The Son 7. Sinister 8. Evil² 9. Antichristian Song #37 10. Black Night [Deep Purple cover] 11. Burn Me (Without The Grace Of God) 12. Dead Earth

Tracks 1-10: "JesuSatan" album (1999) Tracks 11-12: "Demo 1993"

Disc 2 1. Rebirth 2. The Desecration Of Christ 3. Infest The Dead 4. The New Empire 5. Mercenary, Merciless 6. Born. Nailed. 7. The Plot To Kill Jesus 8. Blaspheme The Abbess 9. Polterchrist 10. Sacrifice The Saviour 11. Hellfuck 12. Darkness Complete 13. Haunting The Holy 14. Heaven Denied 15. Salvation Incomplete 16. Bewitch The Virgin 17. Angeldemon 18. World Inverted 19. Son Of The Darkside 20. Hellborn 21. Satanic 22. Amen 23. Bestial Genocide 24. The Rising 25. I'll Be Black 26. In The Spell Of Satan 27. Save Me From The Hands Of Christ 28. Fucked By Satan 29. Burn Me (Without The Grace Of God) 1994 remix

Tracks 1-23: "Hellfuck" album (1997) Tracks 24-29: "Killing Christ" MCD (1996)

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EDGE OF SANITY "Purgatory Afterglow" CD 1994

1. Twilight 2. Of Darkzome Origin 3. Blood-Colored 4. Silent 5. Black Tears 6. Elegy 7. Velvet Dreams 8. Enter Chaos 9. The Sinner and the Sadness 10. Song of Sirens

"...Life is like a masquerade. In debt to myself, but I can't pay. Soon I'll call it all a day, away. I've never felt what you call guilt. I still believe "Do what thou wilt" My sorrow will destroy the world I've built."

Purgatory Afterglow (Remaster 2024) | Edge Of Sanity | Century Media Records (bandcamp.com)

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MOONLIGHT SORCERY - Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle

God morgen à tous les chasseurs et chasseuses de dragons,

Le black metal mélösymphonique de Moonlight Sorcery est épique ! Quand je dis cela j’ai déjà tout dit. Le reste ne sera qu’une variante des solos qui transcendent les cieux ténébreux, de ce synthé épileptique, de ces riffs de blizzard sonique qui effondrera les murailles de votre château-fort et retiendra la lumière du jour pour toujours, des atmosphères power metOl à la puissance chevaleresque.

Moonlight Sorcery est un trio finlandais maniant des mélodies déchiquetées dans la chair de dragon en rut et sur des mers gelées de sang, avec des guitares d’heroics fantazy, un chant complètement atonal, une rythmique d'incendie métallurgique. Le groupe a sorti un premier E.P « Piercing Through the Frozen Eternity » 6 titres en 2022, puis “Nightwind: The Conqueror from the Stars” pour 5 titres la même année, et quelques titres épars sur leur page bandcamp.

« Horned Lord Of The Thorned Castle » est un conte sur neuf compositions, chaque chanson commençant là où la précédente s'est arrêtée. "En gros, nos débuts pourraient être une seule chanson de 44 minutes", a déclaré le groupe. Pourtant, le plaisir d’apprendre un tel conte est pour vous. Préparez-vous, vagabond, à rencontrer le seigneur cornu du château épineux !

Voilà un skeud de shred symphonique noirci, mixé et masterisé à Unisound par le producteur, chanteur, guitariste, batteur et clavieriste suédois, Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Nightingale, Pan.Thy.Monium, Brejn Dedd, Unicorn, Infestdead, Katatonia, Ribspreader Bloodbath), ce premier album de Moonlight Sorcery sortira sur CD et LP via Avantgarde Music avec une pochette de Linda Piekäinen.

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ALL LIFE ENDS from Switzerland, founded in 2006, have always offered their listeners a mixture of pure, heavy, old-school death with influences of modern extreme metal and have since inspired metalheads who love uncompromising death metal with technical but also traditional influences with melodic parts and sophisticated guitar solos.

The release of their 2020 full-length debut "The Plague of Man" coincided with the beginning of the Covid pandemic, which meant that a planned tour through Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic had to be cancelled. However, the band were not idle during the pandemic and used the time to work on the successor "Miscreation", which is now available.

With a brute sound and extremely impressive artwork, "Miscreation", which was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, promises to be a real highlight for fans of the genre.

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“I heard about the death threats going around. I also knew people who were said to have carried out all kinds of criminal acts in the name of black metal. Thanks to Tony (Särkkä)’s diligent networking, Finspång became a hub of sorts. I remember The Count from Burzum passing through with a car trunk full of weapons - supposedly on his way to murder someone in Stockholm. So yes, I definitely had some insight into what was going on. You know, this whole True Satanist Horde (TSH) thing happened just a few blocks from where I lived.” - Dan Swanö (vocalist of Swedish death metal band Edge of Sanity), interviewed by Bardo Methodology🕯️

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