NIGHT IN GALES - Spirals (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)New NIGHT IN GALES single "Spirals" out now! The latest single from melodic death metal veterans Night In Gales delivers their signature mix of intense aggression and haunting melody. Taken from their upcoming album Shadowreaper, the track blends crushing riffs Read More
DISPARAGED - Servants Of Fire (OFFICIAL VIDEO)Swiss death metal titans DISPARAGED (OFFICIAL) have dropped their latest single, "Servants of Fire," alongside a music video. This track is from their upcoming album Down The Heavens, set to release on November 8, 2024, through Apostasy Records. "Servants of Fire" Read More
NEW NIGHT IN GALES ALBUM! Since their ‘return’ with 2018’s “The Last Sunsets”, NIGHT IN GALES are consistent in the best sense of that word. They constantly deliver melodic death metal that stays not only true to the core of the Read More
DISPARAGED (OFFICIAL): New album “Down The Heavens” ‘Heavens’ are a human invention in the end – just like ‘Hell’. All the definitions are based on the desire of mankind to escape from reality and find a safe space that works as Read More
Only 72 hours (valid until August 13th) to get your hands on one of the limited vinyls, boxsets or simply EVERYTHING with 30% discount on the Apostasy Records Bandcamp page. Just use the code "apostasybc0824" (at checkout) - https://bit.ly/2CrJB3Z ! Read More
NIGHT IN GALES - Spirals (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)New NIGHT IN GALES single "Spirals" out now! The latest single from melodic death metal veterans Night In Gales delivers their signature mix of intense aggression and haunting melody. Taken from their upcoming album Shadowreaper, the track blends crushing riffs with an irresistible groove, showcasing the band's ability to balance brutality and emotion. Produced by genre legend Fredrik Nordström (At The Gates, In Flames), "Spirals" delivers a raw, unpolished live feel that amplifies its powerful energy.
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DISPARAGED - Servants Of Fire (OFFICIAL VIDEO)Swiss death metal titans DISPARAGED (OFFICIAL) have dropped their latest single, "Servants of Fire," alongside a music video. This track is from their upcoming album Down The Heavens, set to release on November 8, 2024, through Apostasy Records. "Servants of Fire" delivers a perfect fusion of melodic hooks and brutal aggression, showcasing the band’s refined songwriting after an 11-year hiatus. The track's catchy, yet crushing riffs highlight DISPARAGED's unique ability to blend melody and heaviness. With Down The Heavens, DISPARAGED marks a bold return, reaffirming their place in the extreme metal scene.
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NEW NIGHT IN GALES ALBUM! Since their ‘return’ with 2018’s “The Last Sunsets”, NIGHT IN GALES are consistent in the best sense of that word. They constantly deliver melodic death metal that stays not only true to the core of the genre itself but is also on par with its classics. And another detail will catch the attention of everyone checking their album titles: There is something more about them than just the absence of light. The “Shadowreaper” symbolizes the final stage of the finiteness of all existence: it shreds the lost souls - aimlessly caught up in “The Black Stream” – so that nothing remains. He is also the incarnation of our nightmares: a stalking horror made of shadows and burnt remains, longing for us all in the final hour. Musically speaking, “Shadowreaper” is the next logical step after “The Black Stream” and kicks right in with ‘Into The Evergrey’ which opens with tasteful acoustic guitars that lead into a driving monster of a song. The following ‘The Horrors Of Endlessness’ feels like a relentless warning against the idea of eternity. While NIGHT IN GALES keep the overall speed quite high, they are also able to take the foot off the gas pedal to allow mellow moments e.g. in ‘The Nihilist Delta’ to shine through all ongoing darkness. While ‘Spirals’ creates an irresistible groove, it’s ‘Sculptures And Defleshed’ that bundles all the band’s strengths in perfect manner. The closing ‘Walk Of Infinity’ leaves the listener behind in complete darkness, with no light in sight. And yet a few things are different with “Shadowreaper”. After they did four albums in a row with Dan Swanö, this time the production has been entrusted to Fredrik Nordström, the man who created the great formative classics of the genre in his infamous Studio Fredman in the Nineties: “Slaughter Of The Soul” (AT THE GATES), “The Jester Race”, “Whoracle” (IN FLAMES) and of course “The Gallery” (DARK TRANQUILLITY). The end result sounds extremely brute and unpolished by NIGHT IN GALES standards and delivers the much-coveted 'live feeling'. It's almost as if you open the door to the rehearsal room or concert hall and expose yourself directly to the action and the huge wall of sound. The creation of the cover artwork for “Shadowreaper” was put into the hands of Italian artist Paolo Girardi, who has made a name himself in the international extreme metal scene with his work for INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, CRYPTOPSY and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, among many others.
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DISPARAGED (OFFICIAL): New album “Down The Heavens” ‘Heavens’ are a human invention in the end – just like ‘Hell’. All the definitions are based on the desire of mankind to escape from reality and find a safe space that works as a counterpart to the hellish life we have to live. But let’s face our habits: “Down The Heavens”. 11 years after their last full-length album “And Babylon Fell”, DISPARAGED return with a new death metal magnum opus. “Down The Heavens” starts with some silent breathing before ‘Among The Chosen Ones’ burns all ashes down with its brutal drums and fast guitar patterns, which is just one facet of DISPARAGED’s songwriting skills. ‘The Throne’ lives up to its name with an anthemic guitar solo section and ‘Drown In Madness’ keeps the brutality level intact, but adds an irresistible groove to it. While ‘The Bridge’ calms the storm down for a moment with acoustic guitars and keyboard soundscapes, the following ‘Sole Survivor Of The Flames’ seems even more haunting and epic. The album also features two illustrious guests: Andy LaRocque (King Diamond, Death ...) and Damir Eskic (Destruction) add their own unique flavors to ‘Another Day’ and the title track. “Down The Heavens” shows that death metal can be relentless and versatile at the same time. Ralph Beier (guitars), Tom Kuzmic (guitars and vocals), Heinz Imhof (drums) and Reto Hardmeier (bass) created a must for all extreme metal lunatics. Apostasy Records is proud to unveil “Down The Heavens” on 8th November, 2024!
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Only 72 hours (valid until August 13th) to get your hands on one of the limited vinyls, boxsets or simply EVERYTHING with 30% discount on the Apostasy Records Bandcamp page. Just use the code "apostasybc0824" (at checkout) - https://bit.ly/2CrJB3Z ! What is your favorite AR release so far?
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