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Defacing God - Darkness Is My Crown

Out on March 27th

SOUL DEMISE - Against The Abyss

SERENITY IN MURDER - Timeless Reverie

Eye Of Purgatory - Darkborne

Out on February 13th

Carnivore A.D. - Transmutation

Out on March 27th

DIABOLISCHES WERK - Against All Gods

NIGHT IN GALES - The Black Stream

Out 29.09.2023

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SACRIFIRE - The Art Of Decay

Out 29.09.2023

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DEAD TALKS - Veneration of the dead

Out Now!

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MASSEN – Gentle Brutality

Out Now!

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PERMUTATION – Transience

Out 22 September 2023

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Seasons in Black have announced this year’s edition of SEASONS AND FRIENDS, taking place at L.....

MARTYRIUM - Destiny of DesolationDutch black/thrash metal band Martyrium unleash their second single, "Destiny Of Desolation", taken from the upcoming album "Malevolent", out on August 21, 2026 via Apostasy Records.

Apostasy Records proudly welcomes Cruelty Exalted to the label roster!Founded in Los Angeles, Ca....

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Bitter Harvest, by Night in Gales New NIGHT IN GALES album “Bitter Harvest” out November 13, 2026!
Three decades in service of melody and sheer heaviness: With "Bitter Harvest," Night In Gales unleash their 10th studio album - delivering what is arguably the strongest statement of their career to date. As trailblazers of the German melodic death metal scene, the band has shone for over 30 years with remarkable loyalty and an almost unchanged line-up. Ever since frontman Christian Müller rejoined the ranks in 2017, the quintet has been on a breathtaking run of high-caliber releases. Yet where praised predecessors like Shadowreaper and The Black Stream set high benchmarks, Bitter Harvest takes songwriting and composition a step further, standing out as their finest work since their legendary debut, Towards The Twilight.
Musically, the band brings a fresh dynamic to their trademark riffing: The new material features noticeably more rock-infused elements - a approach last felt on early classics like Towards The Twilight and Thunderbeast. Combined with an overwhelming density of hooks, virtually every track turns into an uncompromising earworm.
The album also stands apart lyric-wise. The themes present themselves as more epic and poetic than in recent memory. At its core lies a timeless narrative: You reap what you sow. It offers a dark, metaphorical reflection on humanity's actions and the inevitable "bitter harvest" waiting ahead. Visually, this concept is brought to life by Paolo Girardi’s striking artwork, which captures the album’s atmosphere with vivid intensity.
To forge the fitting sonic backdrop, the band once again joined forces with legendary producer Fredrik Nordström. Mixed and mastered at Studio Fredman, the sound is raw, powerful, and hard-hitting - miles away from modern, over-polished productions. It breathes the spirit of the genre's 90s golden era, evoking immediate memories of the immortal early works of At The Gates, In Flames, and Dark Tranquillity. Bitter Harvest is timeless melodic death metal in its absolute maturity! 6 Comments 63 Likes

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Apostasy Records The new Martyrium album "Malevolent" is out now! To quote Zephyrs Odem Magazine: "Built on a foundation of black and thrash metal, with heavy doses of death metal adding extra weight. It hits, crashes and rages from every direction, yet behind the apparent loss of control is a band that knows exactly when to accelerate, slow things down or land the next riff like a punch." 1 Comments 265 Likes

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Seasons in Black have announced this year’s edition of SEASONS AND FRIENDS, taking place at L.A. Cham on November 28! This one will be a special night of endings and new beginnings: SOUL DEMISE will play their final show after 33 years of band history, while DEADLOCK return to the stage for their first show in Bavaria with their new line-up. UEBEL and ZODIAC ASS complete the bill - see you in Cham! 17 Likes

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MARTYRIUM - Destiny of Desolation Dutch black/thrash metal band Martyrium unleash their second single, "Destiny Of Desolation", taken from the upcoming album "Malevolent", out on August 21, 2026 via Apostasy Records. 3 Comments 724 Likes

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Apostasy Records proudly welcomes Cruelty Exalted to the label roster!
Founded in Los Angeles, California, CRUELTY EXALTED have spent more than a decade refining their vision of technical death metal. Bringing together musicians known from bands such as Malignancy, Retromorphosis, Spawn Of Possession, Black Hole Deity and Calcemia, the band combines world-class musicianship with uncompromising songwriting and a clear identity of its own. We are proud to join forces with CRUELTY EXALTED for the release of their long-awaited debut full-length and look forward to introducing this exceptional band to a wider audience. More details will be revealed soon.
Welcome to the Apostasy Records family, CRUELTY EXALTED! 8 Comments 449 Likes

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NIGHT IN GALES - Iron Maiden NIGHT IN GALES special 7" release featuring their cover of Iron Maiden's "Iron Maiden" is available now! Limited to only 300 copies on black/red Corona vinyl, this release brings together two songs that played an important role in the band's early years. The Iron Maiden cover is also available now on all major digital streaming platforms. Grab your copy while it lasts! 8 Comments 1.2K Likes