Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical theme: Ancient Mayan Culture
Origin: Mexico (Mexico D.F)
Formed in: 1992
Current label:Guttural Records
Status: Active
Additional notes
Maya centred Black Metal band XIBALBA's releases comprised the 'Luctus Maestitia' demo of 1992, a second demo set in 1994 and the full length album 'Ah Dzam Poop Ek' issued through Guttural Records that same year. 1996 saw the split EP shared with AVZHIA 'Ancient Blasphemies' released by Vision D Records.
・XIBALBA “Ah Dzam Poop Ek” Double LP Out Now
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=109
The highly praised early 90’s Mexican black metal album is now available on vinyl format with proper packaging. Included are all album tracks with the original mix and four extra tracks taken from their split demo with Avzhia. The layout was completely redone for this vinyl version (for the better in my opinion). All copies come housed in high quality gatefold jacket with spot UV artwork against matte varnish and an A2 poster. Inside of the pockets were printed gold to accent the fold text and logo. Limited die hard version is available on colored heavy vinyl and includes an embroidered patch and sticker.
・Hellias “Night of Damnation” LP ANTI-GOTH 065
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=103
This LP contians Hellias’ 1988 tape only EP and a great sounding live set from 1989. Their sound can be compared to other Polish thrash cults like KAT, Dragon, Wolf Spider, etc. The vocals are a bit more rough with a strong early Mille/Kreator style to it. Anyone remotely interested in Eastern European thrash should check this out.
Die hard version comes on silver vinyl and includes an exclusive embroidered patch and sticker. All versions includes a double sided 11″ x 17″ poster insert.
・Dead Congregation to work with NWN on new album
April 2nd, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=90
About Dead Congregation
Born in 2004, Dead Congregation focus on the main aspect lacking in today’s Death Metal bands/releases: Feeling, spirit, atmosphere and quality. Creating Darkness and Blasphemy is the only goal…
The debut release, ‘Purifying Consecrated Ground’, has received great feedback from all over the world yet it is only a stepping-stone for what’s to come. Totally praised for their live performance, Dead Congregation has shared stage with some of the best bands of the genre (ANTAEUS, WATAIN, KAAMOS…). Currently recording the up-coming album, entitled “GRAVES OF THE ARCHANGELS”…
DEAD CONGREGATIONについて
DEAD CONGREGATIONは2004年に結成され、フィーリング、スピリット、雰囲気、クオリティといった、現在のデス・メタル・バンドやそのリリースに欠けている重要な面に焦点を当てて活動してきた。暗黒と冒涜の創造を唯一のゴールとして…。
デビュー作『Purifying Consecrated Ground』は、今なお世界中いたるところから素晴らしい反応を受け、来るべきものへの足場となっている。ライブ・パフォーマンスへの全面的な賞賛を得て、DEAD CONGREGATIONはこのジャンルの最高のバンドのいくつか(ANTAEUS、WATAIN、KAAMOS…)とステージを共にしてきた。現在、間もなく出る『Graves Of The Archangels』と題されたアルバムのレコーディングを行っている…。
DEAD CONGREGATION:
http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=33688
Black Witchery, Deathchurch, Chicago Metal Hell Out Now
May 29th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=110
Triple vinyl attack of the week:
ANTI-GOTH 064 BLACK WITCHERY “UPHEAVAL OF SATANIC MIGHT” LP/PICTURE LP
NWN version with gatefold jacket, 24″ x 24″ poster, printed innersleeve, and heavy vinyl. 100% christ butchering bestial black death attack. Limited die hard version on picture disk is also available with embroidered patch and sticker.
NWNバージョン、はゲートフォールド・ジャケット、24×24インチポスター、印刷入りインナースリーブの重量盤。100%キリスト屠殺ブラック・メタル・アタック。刺繍パッチとステッカー付きの限定のダイ・ハード・バージョンも同時発売。
ANTI-GOTH 066 DEATHCHURCH “UNSILENT HATE ANTHEMS” 7″
Japanese black/noise metal. Split release with Klaxon.
日本のブラック・ノイズ・メタル。KLAXONとのスプリット。
ANTI-GOTH 067 V/A CHICAGO METAL HELL 7″ (Split release with TNTP)
With exclusive tracks from Cianide, Terrorthrone, Malas and Hellrealm.
TNTPとの共同リリース。CIANIDE、TRRORTHRONE、MALAS、HELLREALMの未発表曲を収録。
Blasphemy “Fallen Angel of Doom….” Regular LP Out Now
June 12th, 2007
Blasphemy “Fallen Angel of Doom….” Regular LP
ANTI-GOTH 069
NWN is proud to finally unleash the definitive version of one of the most sadistic black metal albums ever created….Blasphemy’s “Fallen Angel of Doom….” This album has wrought destruction and mayhem on all who have been subjected to it since its original release in 1990. The unholiest manifestation of bestial black death ever recorded is once again available. Regular version on 180 gram black vinyl comes with poster in deluxe gatefold jacket. All copies includes a 32 page 12” x 12” booklet full of old photos, interviews and zine clippings. Ross Bay Cult Eternal!
Die hard version will be out in about two weeks.
BLASPHEMY『Fallen Angel of Doom』通常盤発売
NWNは、これまでに創造された最もサディスティックなブラック・メタル・アルバムーーBLASPHEMYの『Fallen Angel of Doom』の決定版バージョンをついに公開できることを誇りに思う。このアルバムは、1990年にオリジナルがリリースされて以来、服従する全ての者の上に破壊と暴虐を造り上げてきた。これまでに録音された獣的なブラック・デス・メタルの中でも最も邪悪なる顕現の形が、今再び入手できるようになる。通常盤は180gグラムの黒ビニールでポスター付き、豪華なゲートフォールド・ジャケット入り。全てのコピーに古い写真やインタビュー、雑誌の切り抜き等を満載した32ページの12インチ×12インチサイズのブックレットが付く。ロス・ベイ・カルトよ永遠なれ!
Blasphemy “Fallen Angel of Doom….” Die Hard LP/PicLP
Blasphemy “Fallen Angel of Doom….” Die Hard LP/PicLP
ANTI-GOTH 69
The die hard version includes a colored vinyl AND a picture disk version of FAOD. (Yes both LPs have the same music, and yes it is overkill, but this is how I wanted it.) To complicate the matter even more I did four different picture disk B sides and four different colored vinyl. Each version also comes with different patch/sticker combination + poster. The whole thing comes housed in triple gatefold jacket with a 32 page booklet glued to the center panel.
No reservations, First come first serve is the law.
『Fallen Angel Of Doom』のダイ・ハード・バージョンは、カラー・ヴィニールとピクチャー・ディスクの2枚組。(そう、両方のLPには同じ音が入っている。完全に「ヤリ過ぎ」だが、俺はこれがやりたかったんだよ。)さらに物事を複雑にするために、B面が異なった4種類のピクチャー盤と4種類のカラー・ヴィニールを用意した。それぞれのバージョンには異なったパッチとステッカーの組み合わせとポスターがついている。これら全てはトリプル・ゲートフォールド・ジャケットに収められ、32ページのブックレットが真ん中のパネルに接着されている。予約は不可、早い者勝ちが鉄則だ。
INFINITUM OBSCURE are close to beggining recording of brand new material.
By the end of July 2007, INFINITUM OBSCURE will enter the studio once again and record 3 completley new songs , this new recording is intended as an “Official Demo” (advance) release for the upcoming new album.
This dark piece or Metal is called ” SEEDING DARKNESS ” and will be released in a limited edition tape format by none other than the infamous NUCLEAR WAR NOW ! Productions.
” SEEDING DARKNESS ” will feature artwork by old time personal friend of the band, Ashen , as well as a new version of our band logo re-worked by none other than Timo Ketola (who has previously done art for bands like Dissection, Watain, Deathspell Omega, Kaamos, Verminous, Dead Congregation and others)
This recording will once again be handled by Ed Talorda, of DISGORGE (usa)
More information on the new demo recording will be available as soon as we hit the recording studio, as well as an official release date, etc.
THE SEED OF DARKNESS IS SOON TO BE SOILED…
INFINITUM OBSCURE.
●SARCASM - Slovenian Thrash Circa 1989
July 10th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=117
I’m working with the band to release their old Cassette only album “Crematory” on vinyl. Their sound can be compared to “Kill ‘em All” era Metallica and the like.
Crematory 1989
1. Road Warriors
2. Crematory
3. Sarcastic Reborn
4. Thrash Tonight
5. Love at First Sight
6. The Krüger Story
7. The Fate
8. Runaway
Funerary Pit “winds of hell” 7″ (Vinyl version of their demo. Co-release with Dissident Records UK)
Resuscitator “Iniciation” LP/CD (Los Angeles black/death/doom from 1993. Classic release finally on vinyl)
Ares Kingdom “failsafe” 12″ EP
Villains “drenched in the poison” LP (NYC scum thrash)
Martire “martire” MLP (The best Australian death metal recording gets a proper pressing on 12″ format. This material was previously available as limited MCD on Dominator Records and 7″ on Merciless)
Sarcasm “crematory” LP (Yugoslavian thrash from 1989. Like old Metallica meets Running Wild under the Iron Curtain)
KAT “666″ LP and “metal and hell” Pict LP (Classic Polish evil thrash from 1985)
Getting worked on:
Witchfinder General “buried amongst the ruins” LP+7″ (Buring a Sinner 7″ + Soviet Invasion 12″ EP, + Live 1981 with one exclusive unreleased song)
●Nifelheim Reissues on NWN
August 12th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=125
I bought the rights for these albums directly from Necropolis. The first two classic black metal albums will be reissued under the banner of Nuclear War Now! Productions. I’m currently waiting for the band to send me more layout material.
俺は墓所から直送されたこれらのアルバムの権利を買い取った。最初のクラシック・ブラック・メタル・アルバムであるこれら2枚のアルバムは、NUCLEAR WAR NOW! PRODUCTIONSの旗のもとに再発されるだろう。現在、バンドからより多くのレイアウト用の素材が届くのを待っている状態だ。
NIFELHEIM “NIFELHEIM” CD / LP / Pic LP
Recorded December ‘94 in Studio Fredman.
Tracks:
1. The devastation
2. Black curse
3. Unholy death
4. Possessed by evil
5. Sodomizer
6. Satanic sacrifice
7. Storm of satan’s fire
8. Witchfuck
NIFELHEIM “DEVIL’S FORCE” CD / LP / LP
Recorded October / November ‘97 at Maestro Musik.
Tracks:
1. Deathstrike from hell
2. The final slaughter
3. Desecration of the dead
4. Demonic evil
5. Satanic mass
6. Soldier of satan
7. Devil’s force
8. Hellish blasphemy
●Villains “Drenched in the Poisons” LP Out Now
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=126
Villains “Drenched in the Poisons” LP
ANTI-GOTH 068
From the bowels of New York, Villains spews forth one of the most solid and sinister albums of the year, Drenched in the Poisons. In the style of traditional 80’s black metal, Villains’ debut album combs the depths of alcoholic sin and debauchery. Simple but highly effective song construction combined with masterfully written dark riffs and harsh vocals will ensure that this album is regarded as one of the best new releases of the year.
-Regular version on heavy 180 gram black vinyl. Comes in gatefold jacket and includes poster.
-Die Hard version on piss yellow vinyl. Comes in gatefold jacket and includes poster, patch and sticker.
ニューヨークの深奥から、VILLAINSは今年もっとも邪悪で穢れたアルバム『Drenched in the Poisons』を吐き出した。VILLAINSのデビュー・アルバムは、80年代の伝統的なブラック・メタルのスタイルによって、アルコール中毒者の罪と放蕩の深みを暴き出す。シンプルながら非常に影響力のある楽曲の構築力は、名人芸によって作られたダークなリフとハーシュなボーカルと相まって、このアルバムが年間のベスト・リリースの1枚であることを保証している。
レギュラー・バージョンは180グラム重量盤。ゲートフォールドジャケットにポスター付。
ダイ・ハード・バージョンは小便色のイエロー・ビニール。ゲートフォールドジャケットにポスター、パッチ、ステッカー付。
●Funerary Pit “Winds of Hell” 7″
August 23rd, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=127
Funerary Pit “Winds of Hell” 7″
ANTI-GOTH 077
Just released as a joint label co-operation between both Nuclear War Now! and Dissident Records the Funerary Pit ‘Winds of Hell’ 7″ has now seen the dark of night! The band featuring members of Gospel of the Horns, Destruktor and Damaged have licensed their demo release on vinyl of 3 tracks of merciless dark Death Metal. First 50 orders will get the silver vinyl version.
NUCLEAR WAR NOW!とDISSIDENT RECORDSがジョイント・レーベルとして協同でFUNERARY PITの『Winds of Hell』7インチをリリース。これで夜の暗闇でも見えるぜ!GOSPEL OF HORNS、DESTRUKTOR、DAMAGEDのメンバーを擁するこのバンドは、3曲の無慈悲なダーク・デス・メタルから成るデモをヴァイナルでリリースした。初回50オーダーのみシルバー・ビニール・バージョン。
●Barbatos / Incriminated Split 5″ Out Now
September 1st, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=129
Barbatos / Incriminated Split 5″
ANTI-GOTH 051
This release is the first of its kind. It includes two one-sided 5” discs on a new format. This format consists of analog grooves pressed onto a plastic compact disc template. It is to be played on your turntable as you would any traditional vinyl release. (Note that, like many 5” vinyl releases, this may not play on turntables which employ automatic return mechanisms.) First 100 orders gets free Barbatos and Incriminated stickers.
●Ares Kingdom 12″ and Resuscitator LP Out Now
September 4th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=130
Ares Kingdom “Failsafe” 12″ EP
ANTI-GOTH 072
4 song 12″ EP to keep you salivating for their second full length assault. Includes cover songs of Detente and Order From Chaos. All copies includes a A3 poster and quality LP jacket printed reverse board. Limited Die hard version on colored vinyl with patch and sticker is also available.
彼らの2枚目のフル・レングスが発売されるまで君のよだれを垂らし続けておくための、4曲入り12インチ。DETENTEとORDER FROM CHAOSのカバー入り。全てのコピーにA3ポスターと、ボール紙の裏面に印刷された上質のLPジャケットが付く。同時発売の限定ダイ・ハード・バージョンはカラー・ビニールで、パッチ、ステッカー付。
Resuscitator “Initiation” LP
ANTI-GOTH 074
Old Los Angeles area black/death/doom from 1993. The CD version of this was originally released by the infamous Wild Rags Records. This is for fans of old death metal and early 90’s Greek black metal like Varathron and Necromantia. The 180 gram heavy vinyl comes housed in quality gatefold jacket and includes an A2 poster. Die hard version limited to 200 copies on colored vinyl also includes a patch and sticker.
●KAT and Sarcasm LPs Out Now!
September 12th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=131
KAT “666″ LP & “Metal and Hell” Pic LP
ANTI-GOTH 076
One of the greatest speed/thrash metal albums ever created and possibly the best record ever exported from Poland, Kat’s 666 LP is finally re-released after 21 years. Recorded during the oppressive years of the Polish Communist regime’s rule, 666 contains some of the most sinister thrash metal produced in the mid 1980’s. At its inception, Kat focused on playing heavy metal songs containing well-composed songs with catchy riffs. By the time of 666, however, the band had darkened both thematically and musically. Rather than playing highly crafted heavy metal, Kat utilized the same style of catchy riffs but sped them up resulting in a speed metal album at once fast and evil yet also containing enough hooks to elicit repeat listens. Furthermore, the lyrics on 666 all deal with themes of Satanic darkness and the vocals are rasps of pure evil. NWN is proud to reissue this masterpiece with the original cover art and a gatefold jacket including many rare and unpublished photos. The DIE HARD version will also come with a bonus picture disc containing Kat’s Metal and Hell LP. Containing the same music as 666, the vocals on Metal and Hell were re-recorded in English while on 666 all of the songs were sung in Polish. Any serious fan of mid-1980’s evil, European-style thrash should have this LP in their collection. Regular version on heavy 180 gram vinyl in gatefold jacket with 24” x 24” poster. Die Hard DLP version on 180 gram colored vinyl in gatefold jacket with patch, sticker, and 24” x 24” poster. Also includes bonus picture disc containing the Metal and Hell LP.
過去に作られた中でも最も素晴らしいスピード/スラッシュ・メタル・アルバム、あるいはポーランドが過去に輸出した中でも最高のレコード、KATの『666』LPがついに21年の時を経て再発された。ポーランドの共産主義体制の支配による圧制の時代にレコーディングされた『666』には、80年代中期に制作された中でも最も邪悪なスラッシュメタルが収められている。バンドのスタート時点から、KATはよく作曲された楽曲とキャッチーなリフを持つヘヴィ・メタル・ソングをプレイすることで注目されていたが、『666』のリリース時までには、テーマ面でも音楽面でもよりダークさを強めていた。高度に作り上げられたヘヴィ・メタルよりも、KATは、それまで通りのキャッチーなリフのスタイルを利用しながらスピードをアップすることで、ファストで邪悪、繰り返して聴きたくさせるのに十分なフックも備えたスピード・メタル・アルバムに到達していた。それに加えて、歌詞はサタニックなダークネスに関するテーマを扱っており、ボーカルは耳障りで純粋に邪悪だった。この名盤を、オリジナル・カバー・アートとゲートフォールド・ジャケット、多数のレアな未公開写真と共に再発できることをNWNは誇りに思う。ダイ・ハード・バージョンは『Metal and Hell 』LPを収録したボーナス・ピクチャー盤を付けてリリースされる。『Metal and Hell 』には『666』と同じ音楽が収録されているが、『666』ではポーランド語で謳われているボーカルが、英語で再レコーディングされたものになっている。80年代中期のあの邪悪を愛するシリアスなファンなら、このLPを自らのヨーロピアン・スタイル・スラッシュのコレクションに加えなければならない。通常盤は180グラム重量盤で、ゲートフォールドジャケットに24インチ×24インチのポスター付き。ダイ・ハード・バージョンの2枚組LPは、180グラムのカラー・ビニールで、ゲートフォールドジャケットにパッチ、ステッカー、24インチ×24インチのポスター、『Metal and Hell 』LPを収録したボーナス・ピクチャー盤付き。
●KAT and Sarcasm LPs Out Now!
September 12th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=131
Sarcasm “Crematory” LP
ANTI-GOTH 078
Were it not for the fact that, at the time Sarcasm released its debut cassette album, Crematory, Slovenia was part of the former Yugoslavia then under the control of a Communist dictatorship, this album may have been revered far more than it has been. Yet even though it took 18 years to receive proper vinyl treatment, this legendary album will finally get the attention it deserves. Sarcasm’s sound varies throughout the album from aggressive speed metal tracks resembling Kill ‘em All-era Metallica to songs that lean more heavily toward the band’s heavy metal roots. Every track on Crematory contains riffs and choruses that get stuck in your head and constantly draw you back to replay it over and over. The production is clear and warmly analog and all of the instruments are played with precision. No effort was made to obscure any incompetence by virtue of overly distorting the guitars or mixing down the drums and the vocals are written in such a way that accentuates the catchiness of the guitar riffs and delivered with a heavy metal sensibility at times, still retain an evil quality.
This is, quite simply, one of the best thrash albums made from behind and the Iron Curtain and, furthermore, it has stood the test of time and far exceeds much of the thrash output from that time period. Regular version on 160 gram vinyl with poster. Die Hard on 160 gram colored vinyl with poster, patch, and sticker.
Martire “Martire” MLP Out Now
September 18th, 2007
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=133
●Martire “Martire” MLP
ANTI-GOTH 079
Few recordings ever committed to tape can rival the pure bestiality and violence of Martire’s 1991 self titled EP. Hailing from the fiery depths of Australia, Martire deliver bestial death metal of the most extreme and sadistic form. Martire’s songs on this EP are driven by evil thrash riffs played with demonic intensity and murderous accuracy, tormenting and depraved vocals, and a relentless drum performance that lays to ruin everything in its path. Furthermore, the pure analog recording of this EP is among the highest quality ever produced within this subgenre of metal. Every instrument is clearly audible and perfectly mixed. In short, there is nothing meek about this record; every riff, vocal snarl, and drum onslaught manifests strength and superiority in the true Australian tradition. Regular version on heavy 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold jacket and includes a poster. Die Hard version on picture disc in a gatefold jacket and includes poster, patch, and sticker.
●Blasphemy “Blood Upon the Altar/Gods of War” Double LP / Double Pic LP in Stock
http://www.nwnprod.com/?p=140
Blasphemy “Blood Upon the Altar/Gods of War” Double LP / Double Pic LP
Osmose Productions France
OPLP 008
Released by Osmose Productions with assistance from NWN! and exclusive distribution in the US by NWN! Prod. This release contains the legendary demo recording from 1989 with the correct audio master without any gaps between intros and songs on one LP and Gods of War on another LP. Both mastered at 45 RPM for the best fidelity and maximum volume possible. The layout contains all original artwork including the black/white version of the Gods of War originally planned for the release in 1993.
Blasphemy "Blood Upon the Altar/Gods of War" DPic LP (limited version)
http://www.nwnprod.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3252
$25.00
Double Picture Disk with gatefold jacket, double sided 24"x24" poster, embroidered patch, and sticker. Released by Osmose Productions (OPLP 008) and exclusively distributed in the US by NWN! Productions. LIMIT: ONE COPY PER CUSTOMER PLEASE.
Blasphemy "Blood Upon the Altar/Gods of War" DLP X 10 (in units of 10 copies only)
http://www.nwnprod.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3254
$130.00
Wholesale of 10 x Blasphemy "Blood Upon the Altar/Gods of War" Double black vinyl LPs. $13 each x 10 = $130 plus postage. Only Priority Mail is available if you use this option. For US customers, please go through Ebullition (ebullition.com) if you want to use media mail or UPS ground shipping.
Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of TOXIC HOLOCAUST.
TOXIC HOLOCAUST has released two full length albums, Evil Never Dies and Hell on Earth respectively, in addition to several split releases and 7” singles since forming in ‘99. TOXIC HOLOCAUST’s newest material will appear on the upcoming Thrashing Like A Maniac compilation due out on January 21 via Earache along with DEKAPITATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and more. Brand new TOXIC HOLOCAUST tracks will also appear on the ‘Speeds-N-Spikes’ split 7” series, due out later this month, where the band will be paired up with BLUDWULF. The band is currently writing the follow-up album to Hell On Earth which is expected to see a Spring / Summer release via Relapse.
TOXIC HOLOCAUST has always taken the more punk rock approach to metal, embracing a D.I.Y. attitude to self-book tours of Australia, Japan, Europe, Brazil, Canada, and the full U.S. The band is currently wrapping up a brief tour of the North-West United States and has most recently been added as main support on the MUNICIPAL WASTE U.K. and European tour in February. A listing of TOXIC HOLOCAUST tour dates can be found below with more to be announced soon.
TOXIC HOLOCAUST audio samples can be heard now via the official TOXIC HOLOCAUST MySpace: www.MySpace.com/ToxicHolocaust. Stay tuned to www.RELAPSE.com for forthcoming TOXIC HOLOCAUST news / album release / tour information.