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HOLY DEATH "Abraxas" Demo 1994 (Luciferian Polish Black Metal from the dark past)

1. Abraxas 2. Inferno 3. Astral Nightmare 4. Sodomy of Megido 5. Necromancy 6. Black Inquisition 7. Blasphemy of Churches 8. Prology of Death

HOLY DEATH "Abraxas" | Holy Death | Old Temple (bandcamp.com)

#Holy Death #Black Metal #Necronosferatus #Apocalyptic Hellhammer #Asphodelus #Baron Records #Old Temple #Urtod Void

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Hessian Make Impressive Return With ‘Mercenary Retrograde’

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

Hessians were German soldiers who fought with the Brits during the Revolutionary War. Mercenaries, if you will. I'm for not certain this is where the Portland, Maine band borrows its name, though the title of their new album would seem to reinforce the notion. 'Mercenary Retrograde' (2018) is as animated and aggressive as it is stout and disciplined. Drawing spirit from Thin Lizzy and Blue Oyster Cult with a strong metal back, HESSIAN has released another vibrant record of stalwart gems, grounded by one of the best rhythm sections you're likely to hear in these New England states.

The opening number, "I Wish I Was Dead," really grabbed me by the collar. Maybe it was the military-style drill of the drums, the forlorn riffing, or the heart-on-sleeve sentiment of the lyrics. Just when I thought I couldn't like the band more, they go and impress me with seven more songs just as engaging. Hell, engaging? This is a fucking weekend riot! From "Skull Ring" and "Dude Messiah" to "Legpuller" and "Rock and Roll Soldier,” I swear there's not an unlikable track on the whole damned spin.

One thing I love about Hessian is how they keep you guessing. There are moments when you'll be banging your head like nobody's business, then just as quickly find the urge to dance. What their live shows must be like! Similar to Hessian's first LP, 'Bachelor of Black Arts' (2014), Mercenary Retrograde is a fusion of searing heavy metal licks and fuck-you rock 'n' roll attitude. What's different here is that guitarist Angus McFarlan takes the leading role on vocals, which actually makes quite a difference in the band's overall sound compared to the last record, which featured Salli Wason's vox prominently. Rounding out the Hessian crew for Mercenary Retrograde is the rhythm section of Michael Pearce on bass and Greg Souza on drums, with some fantastic dueling action from guitarist Zöey Haab.

Did I mention that Hessian have a terrific sense of humor? I about spewed my drink when I heard the album closer, "Manos The Hands of Fate." If I was a nominal fan before, I'm definitely an acolyte now! I have a feeling that, despite Torgo's insistence, The Master would very much approve of Hessian's tribute, where'er he may now be. Nice touch with the sax, by the way (an instrument that's really reinvented itself lately within heavy music circles).

Today, Doomed & Stoned is giving you a first listen to the new album from the Portland, Maine foursome, a wicked little stomper called "The Viper." I have a feeling you're going to dig it and if you do, look for the full release of Mercenary Retrograde on September 14th via Urtod Void.

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It took five years for Hessian to get their Bachelor of Black Arts, now it’s time to accept their Master’s diploma. The Portland, Maine-based heavy metal band garnered a substantial amount of recognition for their EP and début album - including a coveted spot as Fenriz’s Band of the Week. Mastermind Angus McFarland oversaw every stage, from sitting at the kitchen counter studying heavy metal harmonies of “the Old Ones of heavy metal” to touring nationally and playing festivals in Sweden and the UK. After a complete upheaval in lineup, Hessian are now ready with their second album Mercenary Retrograde -- a wholly apt name. Angus has called up some rock n’ roll soldiers to aid him, including Greg Souza, Mike Pearce, and Zöey Haab.

“The title of the album reflects the history of the band at the time of writing. 'Mercenary' because the band consisted of hired guns, and 'Retrograde' because we are always looking back to the Old Ones of heavy metal for inspiration.” While Thin Lizzy are held in exceptionally high regard around Camp Hessian, there’s appreciation for any of the old guard in early metal and heavy rock - even some thrashier material as well; Angus’ occasional snarling yelp is testament to that. As for the lyrics, “it is an album about sex and death, which is what all good metal albums are, at heart, about.” That goes for the rockin’ opener “I Wish I Was Dead”, the macabre “Skull Ring” or the decadent and doomy “The Viper”. Final track “Manos - The Hands of Fate” rings out on a strong note with some phenomenal saxophone work over the heavy riffing.

Hessian have been through the wringer, but perseverance and a wholehearted belief in heavy metal have allowed them to prevail. Mercenary Retrograde is a triumphant record that looks proudly at the past and future simultaneously.

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Four years after their amazing first work, Hessian come back with refreshed lineup and another notable dose of "Old Metal". Hard rock meets heavy metal, in a deathly field beyond the realms of a lost soldier's mind. Urtod Void released the album on CD and soon on wax & tape.

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Album Review: Hessian - Mercenary Retrograde (Urtod Void/Blasphlegmy Records)

Album Review: Hessian – Mercenary Retrograde (Urtod Void/Blasphlegmy Records)

The Portland, Maine-based heavy metal band, Hessian will release their new album Mercenary Retrograde on September 14th 2018 via Urtod Void and Blasphlegmy Records.

Mastermind Angus McFarland oversaw every stage, from sitting at the kitchen counter studying heavy metal harmonies of “the Old Ones of heavy metal” to touring nationally and playing festivals in Sweden and the UK. After a complete…

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#Album #Album Review #Albums #Blasphlegmy Records #Hard Rock #Hessian #Mercenary Retrograde #Rock #Urtod Void

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Archaic Collapse by Vindkast

#vindkast #avantgarde music #2017 #urtod void #2015 #germany #atmospheric black metal #cosmic black metal

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HESSIAN Stream New Song 'I Wish I Was Dead'

HESSIAN Stream New Song ‘I Wish I Was Dead’

Traditional metal band HESSIAN have released “I Wish I Was Dead”. The song is taken from their album Mercenary Retrograde, which will be released this Friday via Urtod Void.

The band commented: “Here’s a happy little number about the feeling you get when you run out of licorice and your life is no fun and you realize maybe the whole enterprise was bullshit from the beginning. You know the…

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BERGTHRON “Verborgen in den Tiefen der Wälder...” Full-length album 1997 (’To the faithful servants of the Night’)

“Verborgen in Wäldern, die niemand kennt geschützt durch Bäume, wenn das Licht Gottes brennt, leben wir... wir, die dieses Licht nie sahen, nur Dunkelheit... Odins Licht... Wir werden unsere Wälder nie verlassen. Sie sind der einzige Ort an dem wir leben können, der einzige Ort an dem das Licht Gottes den Boden nie berührte... Hier werden wir bleiben für immer... Nur hier können wir das Rauschen der unsterblichen Wälder hören nur hier können wir das Heulen der Wölfe hören, nur hier können wir das Rauschen der Quelle Urd hören.. nur hier in unseren Wäldern nur hier... für immer. In diesen Wäldern sind unsere Gedanken frei... können schweben... können entfliehen... Doch wir werden bleiben - für immer. Denn hier leben wir, wie vor hunderten von Jahren, leben und sterben wie es einst unsere Vorfahren taten. Reiten auf schwarzen Pferden durch die Nacht... reiten zur Jagd... Hier in Wäldern, die niemand kennt, hier wo das Wasser noch rein, die Wälder noch unberührt sind... fern ab der sterblichen Welt... Hier wo unter eines Baumes mächtiger Wurzel eine geheimnisvolle Quelle entspringt - von der die Sterblichen erzählen, daß ihr Wasser reiner sei als Verstand... Viele alte Mären es gibt, die sich ranken um sie, um diese uralte Quelle, die sie selbst nie sahen; erzählend von einem alten Adler - der nahe ihr auf eines Baumes Gipfel thront. Thronend er übers Nordland späht thronend er über der Quelle Kräfte wacht... Über Kräfte, die sie selbst, da sie die sterblichen sind nicht sehen... nicht sehen können, weil das göttliche Licht, zu dem sie beten - sie verblendet... Doch wir, die man die Übermenschen nennt, wissen um der Quelle Kräfte, sehen, daß der Quelle Wasser lebt... Hier im Nordreich, hier wo das ewige Feuer brennt hier wo die Wälder unsterblich sind... Ja, wir sehen sie so deutlich wie die Nacht... Denn wir jagen hier, hier wo diese geheimnisvolle Quelle entspringt und das Reich der ewig dunklen Wälder beginnt...”

https://urtodvoid.bandcamp.com/album/verborgen-in-den-tiefen-der-w-lder

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TARANIS “The Wicked” Rehearsal Demo 1991 (The obscure beginnings of Black Metal in the mystical Occult Underground of Poland)

Side Doom 1. Intro 2. The Primeval God 3. The Thundering Side Death 4. Doom for Death 5. The Reaper (Hellhammer cover) 6. Into the Pentagram (Samael cover) 7. Outro

“You are the Lord of good and evil, of light and darkness”

#Taranis #Black Metal #Polish Metal #Samael #Hellhammer #Urtod Void Records

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KROLOK “Journey through the past”, Tapes BoxSet 2019 (Superb 3x cassettes Box released by Urtod Void Records, with : Krolok / Temnohor “Split” 2013, “When the moon sang our songs” Demo 2014, and “At the end of a new age” EP 2015 | Slovakian Vampyric Black Metal at its best)

“On the wings of night Where shadows whisper and wind sign it's songs There among the rocks and in hollows of the trees A small and beauteous bird Is on the prowl Symbol of infinite wisdom All-seeing and almighty creature Who holds guard Upon it's wooden throne Observing the daily cycle An immortal queen The cold of her eyes... ...watches the mountain sides”

https://krolok.bandcamp.com/

#Krolok #Black Metal

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