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29. Dezember 2012

X-Mas Ride mit TRUCKFIGHTERS, BEEN OBSCENE und STONEBRIDE am 30.12.



Nicht verpassen: Am 30.12. möchte ROCKZILLA Records im Sektor Evolution in Dresden das X-Mas Ride mit euch zelebrieren. Hier sattelt Santa nochmal sein Rentier! Folgende Bands werden auf der Bühne zu bewundern sein:

TRUCKFIGHTERS aus Örebro, Schweden, selbst betitelt als "probably the best band in the world", sind auf X-Mas Ride durch Deutschland und die Schweiz. ROCKZILLA präsentiert euch die finale Show zum Jahresende in Dresden.

Als Special Guest sind zum einen BEEN OBSCENE aus Österreich am Start – Art Rock mit psychedelischen Elementen sowie STONEBRIDE aus Kroatien mit feinstem Stoner Rock.

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30.12. Dresden | Sektor Evolution | > Zur Facebook-Veranstaltung
Einlass: 20 Uhr | Start: 21 Uhr
Tickets: VVK 12 € (zzgl. Gebühr) über SAXTICKET | AK 15 €

Alle anstehenden ROCKZILLA Show

30.12.12 Truckfighters, Been Obscene & Stonebride | Dresden, Sektor Evolution | > Zur Facebook-Veranstaltung
13.02.13 Tank86 | Berlin, Jägerklause | > Zur Facebook-Veranstaltung
16.02.13 Fuzz Manta & Moon | Cottbus, La Casa | > Zur Facebook-Veranstaltung

…und noch mehr Shows:

Februar 2013 Sungrazer & The Machine | Leipzig, UT Connewitz
März 2013 Glowsun | Berlin + Dresden
April 2013 Naam | Cottbus + Dresden
Mai 2013 The Shrine | Cottbus + Dresden
Mai 2013 Fatso Jetson & Yawning Man | Dresden + Cottbus

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25. Dezember 2012

SP. 069-12: WHO DIES IN SIBERIAN SLUSH "We Have Been Dead Since Long Ago" out now


Format: CD
Release Date: 25.12.2012
Country: Russia
Genre: Funeral Death Doom

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The long-awaited release by the vanguard of Solitude Prod., the second full-length album from Moscow band WHO DIES IN SIBERIAN SLUSH! In this work the Russian masters of funeral doom death follow their own way of music composition and sound production showing their potential from alternative side. Like «Bitterness Of The Years That Are Lost», the new album of WDISS contains a lot of funeral doom elements, however, the basic style is more close to doom death metal. At the same time «We Have Been Dead Since Long Ago» features diverse stylistic inclusions and variations. Icy massifs of guitar riffs framed by an outstanding growl, irrepressible fire of solo guitar parties, and piercing cold rain coming from heaven through the sound of funeral march are waiting for the listener. The album is recorded and mastered at the Primordial Studio (Comatose Vigil, Abstract Spirit, Revelations of Rain ). The lyrical concept of the album is based on different tragic events with sorrowful epilogues and continues the philosophic tradition started at the previous band works. Despite the contradictoriness and the irregularity of the album, it is highly recommended to fans of Ataraxie, Profetus, Loss and My Shameful style.

Tracklist:
1. The Day Of Marvin Heemeyer
2. Refinement Of The Mould
3. In A Jar
4. The Spring
5. Funeral March _14
6. Of Immortality

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23. Dezember 2012

HYPNOTIC DIRGE RECORDS: Free compilation album "Solipsist Anthems" available



1 - Odradek Room - Faded Reality
2 - Lycanthia - The Essential Components of Misery
3 - Evadne - Dreams in Monochrome
4 - Ekove Efrits - A Celebration for Sorrow
5 - netra - wish she could vanish
6 - Epitimia - Post Scriptum
7 - Galaktik Cancer Squad - Psychedelic Warmachine
8 - Funeral Fornication - Sorrowspell
9 - Old Forgotten Lands - The Wine-Dark Sea
10 - Inborn Suffering - Another World
11 - Nethermost - Phasing Currents
12 - stroszek - Nighthawks and Underdogs
13 - Subterranean Disposition - Between Apes and Angels
14 - The Howling Void - The Womb Beyond the World

Bonus
B1 - Alexander Machtakov/Alexander Kremnev - Lay a garland on my hearse
B2 - A Dark Fantasy - It's anxiety that inspired madness
B3 - Wikk, Infernal - Seasons Lament
B4 - Subterranean Disposition - a hug for a kill (netra cover)
B5 - stroszek - where it all went wrong
B6 - Melankolia - The Darkness, Ever Present

VIDEO
V1 - Lycanthia - The Essential Components of Misery 
V2 - Nethermost - Phasing Currents 
V3 - Subterranean Disposition - Prolong this Agony 
V4 - Old Forgotten Lands - Artifacts
V5 - Tethered to a Dying Animal - Car Crash

VISUAL
Elan O'Neal Photography
Hypnotic Dirge Photography - Set 1-4 (2012)
Joe Mlodik Photography

Album page on HDR site: http://www.hypnoticdirgerecords.com/download024.php
Bandcamp page: http://hypnoticdirgerecords.bandcamp.com/album/hypnotic-dirge-2012-13-solipsist-anthems
Youtube playlist (also includes videos) http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwxT4LTeMKUIfLUSSp8ZlLtapRtIRHM2


Hypnotic Dirge Records
Official Website: http://www.hypnoticdirgerecords.com
Bandcamp page: http://hypnoticdirgerecords.bandcamp.com/
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hypnoticdirgerecords
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19. Dezember 2012

PRIMITIVE MAN - Debut full-length "Scorn" out next month on Throatruiner & Mordgrimm


Formed by members of CLINGING TO THE TREES OF A FOREST FIRE and REPROACHER, Denver'sPRIMITIVE MAN will release its debut album "Scorn" on 12" vinyl on January 31th via Throatruiner Records and Mordgrimm Records. This album was recorded by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (CEPHALIC CARNAGE, CATHETER, COBALT) in the band's hometown, evolving into a blackened sludge/doom vein that will appeal fans of bands such as The Body, Thou or Khanate. "Scorn" will be up for pre-orders and full streaming within a few days, and two tracks are already available here : http://music.throatruinerrecords.com/album/scorn

http://throatruinerrecords.com/
http://mordgrimm.bandcamp.com/
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AMENRA's record release show this Saturday in Brussels


The wait is almost over, AMENRA's Mass V record release show is nigh and today we have some exciting announcements to make ahead of the show on Saturday 22 December at AB in Brussels.

Joining AMENRA, TBHR, Oathbreaker and Scott Kelly will be Church Of Ra's own TREHA SEKTORI from Paris bringing his unique soundscapes to the clubspace. And as previously mentioned, Edwin Pouncey aka Savage Pencil from The Wire will be giving a talk about Subterranean metal. You can find more information about that right here: http://abconcerts.be/en/concerts/p/detail/the-wire-primer-subterranean-metal-edwin-pouncey-22-12-2012
Though tickets sold out in record time, there will be mulitple cameras set up around the venue to record the event in its entireity and you can watch the live stream via AB tv: http://www.abconcerts.be/nl/abtv so you needn't miss out!

If you are one of the lucky ones who scored a ticket to the show, then don't miss out on snapping up limited copies of Mass V on LP (also comes with a screenprint) and CD, both formats will be available at the release show for purchase and are likely to sell out fast.

It doesn't end there either, as there is much live activity confirmed for 2013, feast your eyes on some of the festival appearances and EU tour dates below:

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS IN 2013

FRI 11/01 : EUROSONIC FESTIVAL - MACHINEFABRIEK, GRONINGEN NL
TUE 22/01 : GARAGE, LONDON UK w/ CULT OF LUNA
SUN 10/02 : DEKREUN, KORTRIJK BE w/ ELEANORA
SAT 16/02 : WINTERFEST - PERRON, IEPER BE
FRI 22/02 BURGERWEESHUIS, DEVENTER NL w/ TBHR
SUN 24/02 : MOD, HASSELT BE w/ HESSIAN
FRI 19/04 : TILBURG, NETHERLANDS - PATRONAAT CHURCH @ ROADBURN FESTIVAL
SUN 26/05: STUK, LEUVEN BE w/ OATHBREAKER

EU TOUR

4/25/2013 Glazart - Paris, FR w/ TBHR
4/26/2013 Epicerie Moderne - Lyon, FR
4/27/2013 Boulevard rock club - Misano Adriatico (RN), IT
4/28/2013 Traffic live club - Roma, IT
4/29/2013 Lo fi club - Milano, IT
4/30/2013 Gaswerk - Winterthur, Swiss
5/01/2013 Arena - Wenen, AU
5/02/2013 Feierwerk - Munchen DE
5/03/2013 Conne Island - Leipzig DE w/ Syndrome
5/04/2013 Klub Firlej - Wroclaw, Poland @ Asymmetry Festival
5/05/2013 Bi Nuu, Berlin DE w/ Syndrom

If you have any further questions about the release show or AMENRA in general, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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14. Dezember 2012

Still having no mournful tunes for Christmas eve? Check out the latest SOLITUDE Productions' releases...



SP. 065-12 The Howling Void – The Womb Beyond The World
Format: Digi CD
Release Date: 17.09.2012
Country: USA
Genre: Symphonic Funeral Doom

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The third album of The Howling Void takes the listeners from the aerial and weightless previous album to the earth depths depicted by overwhelming sounds of epic funeral doom metal. Unique sound of the band is still magically attractive, its style is still recognizable; but this time heavy guitars combined with atmospheric keyboards bring the sense of moonless nights severity, ice cold breath of dungeons and deserted landscapes. «The Womb Beyond The World», the album, the journey, the phenomenon.
The cover artwork features another masterpiece of Russian art of 19th century, Nikolai Ge’s painting «Conscience. Judas» which figuratively reveals the album concept: gloom, desolation, and despair.
The album comes as a limited edition digipack.

Tracklist:
1. The Womb Beyond The World
2. The Silence Of Centuries End
3. Lightless Depths
4. Eleleth


SP. 066-12 Astral Sleep – Visions
Format: CD
Release Date: 15.10.2012
Country: Finland
Genre: Doom Death Metal

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The new album from Finnish doom death metal band Astral Sleep demonstrates brilliant skills of musicians which have reached higher level. Four tracks, almost an hour in length, create magnificent visions featuring rich color palette. The group operates with epic riffs, graceful acoustic interludes, harsh guitar strokes pierced with excellent melodies and diverse vocals. Preserving their original style familiar by the previous albums the musicians succeed to combine doom death metal with traditional epic doom metal in a single perfect works with carefully mastered sound. «Visions» is the album for thoughtful listening, the music for those who is able to perceive.

Tracklist:
1. The Towers
2. Channel Sleep
3. Visions
4. …They All Await Me When I Break The Shackles Of Flesh


SP. 067-12 Amily – To All In Graves
Format: CD
Release Date: 12.11.2012
Country: Ukraine
Genre: Gothic Doom Death Metal

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Another brilliant debut from a young Ukrainian band suiting tastes of fans of various doom metal substyles. Amily mix harmoniously doom death metal, gothic doom metal, and funeral doom metal adding a part of theirs souls into the music. «To All in Graves» is, first of all, melody framed with darkness, and sublime orchestral keyboards referring to neoclassical music. It is worth to mention that basing of the genre traditions the musicians created their own harmonic world which is ready to accept anyone who is able to open his heart and feel it.

Tracklist:
1. Endless Exequies
2. Fading Image Of My Own
3. Renaissance Day
4. Daydreams Of Peeled Wallflower
5. Under The Black Voile
6. Winds Of Culmination
7. Rejected Cells
8. Forever Cold
9. To All In Graves
10. Funeral Of Love


SP. 068-12 Doomed – In My Own Abyss
Format: CD
Release Date: 12.12.2012
Country: Germany
Genre: Death Doom Metal

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The second in the band history (and the first officially released) long-awaited album by a German project Doomed. «In My Own Abyss» presents uncompromising doom death metal of highest purity, harsh and aggressive, but featuring skillful arrangements which make this work complex and force a listener to play it again and again. At the same time the last track of the album present and outstanding in its depth, purity and force cover version of famous Russian traditional folk song «Oh You, Wide Steppe…»! And, of course, composer talent and excellent work of the only member of the band, Pierre Laube, as well as powerful and clean sound of the album are worth mentioning, finally making this Doomed release a classic one.

Tracklist:
1. Downward
2. Alone We Stand
3. The Ancient Path
4. A Wall Of Your Thrones
5. Restless
6. Leave
7. Oh You, Wide Steppe…


BMM. 055-12 Aut Mori – Pervaja Sleza Oseni
Format: CD
Release Date: 29.10.2012
Country: Russia
Genre: Gothic Doom Metal

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The debut full-length album of Aut Mori will become another discovery for fans of gothic doom metal in the vein of Draconian. Here melodic guitars are embracing transparent keyboards giving life to autumn breath, while female vocals tragically follow male growls and romantic spleen is flowing with the first cold rain. It is enough to hear “The First Tear of Autumn” and let the first drop of the autumn rain to hit you palm as the world will show you its different side, slightly sad, but enchanting and beautiful. The album is prepared with assistance of . Jerry Torstensson (Draconian) who recorded drum parties, and mastered sound at the DeadDogFarmStudio (Sweden). The album features artwork by Roman Kamin (Revelations of Rain, Wine FromTears, Tribute To Thergothon).

Tracklist:
1. Pervaja Sleza Oseni
2. Moja Pesnja – Tishina
3. Nebo
4. Prowaj
5. Moj Vechnyj Dozhd’
6. Zhdi
7. Jelegija Bezmjatezhnosti
8. Na Scene Osen’


BMM. 056-12 My Indifference To Silence – Horizon Of My Heaven
Format: CD
Release Date: 26.11.2012
Country: Russia
Genre: Dark Doom Death Metal

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The new album by Vladimir Andreev known by his main band, Revelations of Rain. Due to some reasons he has changed the name of the band from On The Edge Of The Netherrealm to My Indifference To Silence, however, he continued the development of ideas being started at the debut album. The album presents death/doom metal with a touch of dark metal close to music of Daylight Dies and Novembre. «Horizon Of My Heaven» is a harmonic combination of harsh metal with lyric component featuring solid sound and rich arrangements.

Tracklist:
1. Decline Of Your Consciousness
2. For You
3. Scream Of Despair
4. Around You
5. Your Easy Death
6. Horizon Of My Heaven
7. Falling Stars
8. I Lost Myself
9. We’re All On The Other Side


Mournful Gust – Sleeping With My Name (Single)
Format: Digital
Release Date: 18.11.2012
Country: Ukraine
Genre: Gothic Doom Metal

The first CD-single in the history of the band is preceding the forthcoming new album. Mournful Gust presents absolutely new composition with exclusive arrangements which is different from the album version. “Sleeping With My Name” performed in the best traditions of gothic doom metal continues the line of the previous album “The Frankness Eve” which got very positive response from listeners and critics. The musicians also paid tribute to the great vocalist Ronnie James Dio by a sensual cover-version of “Rainbow Eyes” song by Rainbow. The album features two additional remixes of the title composition.

Tracklist:
1. Sleeping With My Name (single version)
2. Rainbow Eyes (…in loving memory of Dio)
3. Sleeping With My Name (Xes Dreams remix)
4. Sleeping With My Name (Bejalane & G_m remix)


Somnus Aeternus “On The Shores Of Oblivion”
Format: CD
Country: Czech Republic
Genre: Dark Doom Death

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The debut album from Czech doom/death metallers Somnus Aeternus revolves around the idea of similarity (and to a certain degree interchangeability) of sleep and death and all implications of such and understanding of our existence. The musical influences of “On the Shores of Oblivion” are varied and the music itself is hard to describe in terms of traditional genre names. Doomy, yet melodic songs full of haunting atmosphere, heavy guitars, imaginative keyboards and distinctive compositions will be particularly interesting to fans of Swallow the Sun, Opeth, Saturnus, Insomnium or Arcturus. Listen to the album and experience a journey on your own shores of oblivion.

Tracklist:
1. Withering Attachment
2. Decrepitus
3. Few More Pictures Till Death
4. Of the Bond
5. The Light at the End of the Suffering
6. A Touch of Insanity
7. Purgatorium
8. The Divine Void
9. Everything Else Is a Lie
10. Sinthesis


Solitude Prod - Russian Doom Metal Label
http://www.solitude-prod.com
http://www.facebook.com/solitudeprod
http://solitudeproductions.bandcamp.com
http://twitter.com/solitude_bmm

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13. Dezember 2012

DESERTFEST 2013: Official poster and line up News

"We are proud to present to you the official Desertfest Poster 2013, made by our French friends Elvis Deluxe, see below.
Also our line up is shaping up more and more…news of the day:
You certainly didn’t see that coming did you!? Well, it’s true. Not only have Desertfest already reunited both the mighty DOZER and LOWRIDER for 2013, but we are now proud to announce that desert rock royalty UNIDA are Berlin-bound this upcoming April to headline Desertfest 2013!"
Line up 2013 so far:

PENTAGRAM, UNIDA, DOZER (exclusive re union show), LOWRIDER (exclusive re union show), KADAVAR, FATSO JETSON, YAWNING MAN ( original line up feat. Alfredo Hernandez), BELZEBONG, NAAM, LONELY KAMEL, GENTLEMANS PISTOLS and many more to come….

For news and updates visit our re - launched page

http://www.desertfest.de/

Get yourself and/or your friends a nice X mas present - Desertfest Tickets here:

http://desertfest.tickets.de/de/events/2991-DESERTFEST_2013
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WIHT: The Harrowing of the North to be released February 4th


The Album can be pre-ordered at www.devouterrecords.bigcartel.com


The Harrowing of the North – The Lowdown

WIHT are a Leeds-based trio who started out in March 2009 and whose epic, instrumental style straddles a spectrum of all things riff laden, fuzzed out, epic and psychedelic. WIHT’s first full album The Harrowing of The North is a two song, 33-minute concept piece taking influence thematically, from the subjugation of the North of England by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it tells the troubled history of Doomsday-era Yorkshire. Track 1 ‘The Harrowing of The North’, contains 8 movements which follow the raids from their beginnings in 1069- when the King massacred Yorkshire’s people and destroyed the land ensuring it held no economic or cultural worth and remained subservient under his rule- to his remorseful deathbed nearly 20 years later. The second track is dedicated to outspoken chronicler ‘Orderic Vitalis’ who, though loyal to his king, was outraged at his cruelty and condemned him in his writings.

The band have played across the UK, supporting Brant Bjork and the Bros, Yob, Corrosion of Conformity, Humanfly, Khuda, Dopefight, A Forest of Stars and Conan.

Wiht called in Quits in March 2012, bowing out at the mighty Desertfest, playing alongside Corrosion of Conformity, Orange Goblin, Ancestors and Black Cobra to name a few. But the story was not finished, oh no. Indeed…Wiht had one song left, in steps Devouter Records, to release ‘The Harrowing of the North’ with the added, unrecorded track ‘End of the Reign’ and booooooom…..the rest is history.

1.THE HARROW ING OF THE NORTH
2.ORDERIC VITALIS
3.END OF THE REIGN (bonus track)

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Sludge attack over Europe 2013: GRAVES AT SEA (USA) / METH DRINKER (NZ)


First European performances ever!


Killtown Bookings and Raw Birth Records are proud to present for the first time ever in Europe;GRAVES AT SEA (USA) and METH DRINKER (NZ)!! This package will kick Europe´s ass in May 2013 when it hits the road after their first performances at the second edition of Heavy Days In Doomtown in Copenhagen, Denmark! They will set out for a 2 week tour together hitting cities all across mainland Europe. Meth Drinker will continue another week with the company of Danish Dead Instrument, also on Raw Birth Records

Legendary sludge outfit GRAVES AT SEA got together earlier this year after a 4-year hiatus to record for an upcoming split release with Loss. Their much anticipated reunion and new material will be followed by this first tour over the sea to lay Europe in dust!

METH DRINKER from New Zealand is a newer upcoming sludge band with a well-recieved vinyl re-release of their debut album on Danish Raw Birth Records that has echoed in the doom/sludge communities across the world. They will also set out for their first trip over to the other side of the globe with their uncompromising aggressive take on sludge.

Look out for this forthcoming series of devastating sludge attacks when it will hit Europe in May 2013!

Tourperiod:
6th – 18th May – Graves at Sea (us) / Meth Drinker (nz)
18th- 25th May - Meth Drinker (nz) / Dead Instrument (dk)

If you are interested in booking this great package in your hometown get in touch with Killtown Bookings at killtownbookings@gmail.com

“Crippling doom at it's best. Does not get much heavier than this” – Kreation records on Graves at Sea

“Meth Drinker don’t sound like imitation or patchwork, because Meth Drinker get to some impressive levels of sickness and heaviness rarely reached even by the masters” -Doomantia

http://www.facebook.com/GravesAtSea
http://methdrinker.bandcamp.com/
http://alwaysneverfunrecords.wordpress.com/
http://www.rawbirthrecords.blogspot.dk/
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11. Dezember 2012

DOOM METAL FRONT: Interview for Powermetal.de

"Gerade ist nach mühevoller Kleinstarbeit die neunte Ausgabe der Doom Metal Front als Printmagazin erschienen. Bisher hatte sich die Reihe vor allem online über den Blog der Doom Metal Front verbreitet. Weil er sich zwischen all den Konzertterminen auch mal Zeit für Reflexionen nehmen konnte, haben wir den umtriebigen Kopf und Macher des Magazins - Sven "Mourner" Mihlan - in Leipzig getroffen, der uns ausführlich über dieses Kleinod der Doomszene, seine Infizierung mit dem Genre und seine Weltsichten und Befürchtungen in Kenntnis setzte."
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4. Dezember 2012

BURNING SAVIOURS: Hon Dansade med Döden (Förbannelsen IV) (NTR009)


black 7” / Ltd Red 7” 100 Handnumbered with slipmat

Side A: I am Lucifer (Listen Here)
Side B: Hon Dansade med Döden


With “Hon dansade med Döden” (“She dances with death”) Burning Saviours
is unleashing the forth and final chapter in their “Förbannelsen” vinyl series.
Once again they prove to be one of the best swedish bands in the doom/70’s rock
genre with two classic Burning Saviours tracks. Truly a fitting ending to the series.

Upcomming on Night Tripper:
El CAMINO – Småland 12” Maxi Ltd to 300 copies incl. the monster hit “I lag med Satan” (Venom cover), the titletrack and non album track January 2013

El CAMINO – Gold of the Great Deciever CD/LP Second full-lenght by these dark and heavy little-ones March/May 2013

OBRERO - The Infinite Corridors of Time CD/LP autumn 2013

Still avaliable:
BURNING SAVIOURS – Förbannelsen red 7” + Tshirt (Last copies)
BURNING SAVIOURS – The Offering (Förbannelsen II) black 7”
BURNING SAVIOURS – The Nightmare (Förbannelsen III) black 7” / Ltd red 7” + Armycap
MOBILE MOB FREAKSHOW – Horror Freakshow red LP / Ltd splatter LP + patch

www.tothedeath.se
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2. Dezember 2012

DMF DOOM RAFFLE: Winners of SAINT VITUS & ESOTERIC albums picked!!!



Thanks to all mates, who have joined our DOOM RAFFLE! Here are the winners' names of the SAINT VITUS & ESOTERIC full albums.

3 x SAINT VITUS "Lillie: F-65" full CD album, jewel case version:
Philipp D., Ulrike N., Max L. 
3 x ESOTERIC "Paragon of Dissonance" full double CD album, jewel case version:
Oliver L., Mats V., Janina A.

Congratulation to all the winners!


We are already putting the next DOOM RAFFLE package together for DOOM METAL FRONT anniversary issue #10.

Doom over the world,
Sven Mihlan (executive editor)
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