by mugwumb
Haa.. one more step closer to my goal collecting back these oldies I once had. Found this Nocturnus album from my local record store and there was no excuse not to grab it along. As some of you might know I’m a huge fan of Death Metal from 90’s and really ashamed that I sold my entire vinyl collection.. Surely I wasn’t the only one who made that mistake. Great album from that era and really glad I found this in […]
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
Massacre on my mind. After listening our downstairs neighbor yelling on the phone, his walking, his banging, rattling, clinking, drilling, continuous furniture moving around the apartment, his arguing with his wife in the middle of the night.. for months. The only word in my mind is massacre. In other words this record (played loud) has helped me a little to keep me sane. I found this nearly pristine copy from the local record dealer (it’s from his personal collection) and it […]
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
And then some darkness to rule the night. I have been listening to this album quite a lot via BandCamp lately. I have to admit that I don’t know nothing about black metal scene nowadays. This band is categorized to that specific genre but I disagree. Of course, there are certain elements here that are similar to this genre but I’d rather call this “darkened” metal with echoes of death metal, hmm… or could we call this post-black metal? Thing that […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: blackened metal, death metal
by mugwumb
Here’s a one breathtaking avantgardish death metal release indeed! This is not for easy-listeners. I really like nearly every release Profound Lore is putting out.. this one goes straight to that continuum. This is a hard bite to chew, I realized it at that very moment I heard first notes from this album and now I’m losing myself to this vortex. This color variation is limited to only 50 copies (and it’s sold out) but there’s still regular black copies available […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Avantgarde, death metal, progressive
by mugwumb
Just look what I found today! I bought this second-hand item and have to admit that I got it dirt cheap. Of course it has some ringwear & corner damages on the cover but the vinyl is in perfect condition. One of those albums I never had a chance to purchase back then but now, 25 years later I finally got my hands on it. Classic death metal recording from this Austrian band. One step forward on my everlasting mission […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
More death fueled metal from Profound Lore. This seems to be Cruciamentum’s debut album and what a death metal album is it! Resistance is futile, like some Swedish tennis player once said.. hmm.. or was it some-one else. Brilliant death metal album showing that this genre is still there, lurking beyond shadows, waiting and observing. This one is released on blue (limited to 100 copies, if I remember right) and on regular black vinyl. Blue one seems to be sold […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: death metal, metal
by mugwumb
What a great way to start this day, with Ritual Chamber. As you can see from the cover, this is nothing but darkened death metal. As opposite to Incubus (I wrote about yesterday) this album is darker, influenced by blackened metal. But holy hell, this is a perfect piece of art on this gloomy Sunday. Splattered one is limited to 100 copies (available from the source, here for those who live in Canada and here for those who live elesewhere). Regular […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: blackened, death metal, metal
by mugwumb
Ha! Grabbed this death metal beauty from local record store (second-hand item) for very decent prize. I love these old school death metal acts and now that I’m old and boring I have time to hunt down all these treasures from my past. Those days when this album was released (1990) I was long-haired moron, beer drinking teenager listening metal and punk, trying to be something/someone. Oh, those were the days.. Never got a chance to own this record back […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: death metal, old school
by mugwumb
Then there is this band, Lycus. Love their previous (debut) album and here we have their latest one. Yeah, this is doomed funeral metal with some echoes of death.. You don’t have to like this kind of music like I do. There’s always room in my heart for bands like Lycus is. This genre is filled with awesome bands and sometimes you just find one that step out from the shadows. This clear vinyl is limited to 100 and was […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: death metal, doom
by mugwumb
Aaargghh.. this ultra-violent,rough & disturbing death metal album by Pissgrave arrived few days ago, on the eve of winter solstice. This album is dirty, filthy, frightening.. perfect death metal album. Released by Profound Lore (best Canadian record label!). No idea about limitation and as far as I know there’s no color variations but this one available. I purchased my copy via Iron Bonehead (EU customers), US/Row customers can pick up their copies from Profound Lore. Breathtaking album indeed!!! — — […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
Yes, it’s a book but damn good one and now it’s available from The Decibel Magazine’s webstore as a revised & extended version. This book does not cover the whole story of death metal nor grindcore but it surely is one of a kind release. For me this is like a journey to the year 1990 when I was totally blown away when I placed the debut album by Deicide on my turntable… and along came Napalm Death, Entombed, Carcass, […]
Categories: must have, new ones, Uncategorized • Tags: book, death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
Fortunately I got this one also today (even looking at the cover of the album makes me smile). This release reminds me of early death metal albums, times when bands were not that technical/progressive/clean sounding. Times when metal was pure, raw and full of energy. I really like this debut album of these guys from Philadelphia. This is available from their BandCamp site (400 copies on black vinyl) but if you after clear copy (limited to 100 copies), head straight […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
This came today.. And how I have waited this reissue to arrive, but.. There are few things about this one I’m not that happy about. This is not reissue of that original vinyl version, bonus 12″ EP “Family Favourites” is missing but it’s included as a bonus CD(?!) I ordered this signed by the band.. it came signed by Uffe & Alex (actually I understand why) and yes I know these are things I should not whine about. The thing […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: Death and roll, death metal, metal, packing vinyl records
by mugwumb
This must be the most underrated Entombed album ever.. Hey, I do not care what other people might think about this one but I like this record a lot. It certainly is different but without the doubt this rocks, a lot. One thing about these reissues is that now I can afford to purchase these on vinyl, at last. There’s always room on my record rack for Entombed. With this album, my Entombed collection is nearly complete (and I’m talking […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: Death and roll, death metal, metal, rock
by mugwumb
This reissue of Entombed’s Uprising arrived yesterday. Even though I already have original version of this record I couldn’t resist this one (actually I ordered all three vinyl reissues via PledgeMusic). Nice looking package and I’m quite happy with this one, it came in perfect condition, packaged in mailer with bumper zones. Usually I’m not that big fan of reissues but sometimes even I have to make exceptions. As far as I know, backer version is on dark blue vinyl […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: Death and roll, death metal, metal
by mugwumb
This one was on my “wantlist” for a long time and finally I manged to grab this via Diacogs for very decent prize. I skipped this one earlier (when it was released) just because insane shipping costs. Now I had a possibility to purchase this from European seller (with few other items) and here it is. Very good death/doom metal record indeed. This is limited to 166 copies on clear and unlimited copies of regular black vinyl. Really happy that […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, doom
by mugwumb
Woah! What a way to start this week. This gigantic shipment came to day, debut album from Irkallian Oracle released by Nuclear War Now Productions (and hey, this was packed super secured). Very raw blackened Death Metal and damn this sounds so hopeless and disturbed! I grabbed deluxe version of this release (grey colored vinyl, A2 poster, sticker, booklet, embroidered cloth bag and huge cloth tapestry) and so can you. Deluxe edition is still available from NWN. Analog Worship has […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: black metal, death metal
by mugwumb
Little deadlier stuff also arrived today. This is those Earache represses they are doing nowadays. Even though I was not big fan of Morbid Angel back then, I decided to give this one a chance. And I’m glad that I did. Old school Death Metal and brings back memories from the past. This was pressed in wide color range but I was there on time and got this one (limited to 100 copies on this color). This should be available […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
Managed to get this re-press and now I do not have to pay those huge prizes they are asking from the original copies on Ebay or Discogs. In my opinion this album is not that bad as some may say. “Black Star” is one of my favourite songs. There are still copies on Earache’s webstore to pick. So what are you waiting for?
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, Heavy Metal
by mugwumb
Little doom for the starters. This beauty came from Canada today. This has been on my wantlist for quite a time and now I finally managed to purchase this one. Well, this is doom, some may call this “funeral doom” but anyways, this sounds just as I expected this to sound.. gooooood. This colorway is limited to 100 copies and there is also black copies available (380 copies according to Discogs). Buy yours straight from the source, Profound Lore.
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, Doom Metal
by mugwumb
This flexi-disc came with latest number of Decibel Magazine (October 2013). This is non-album track. So if you want this I suggest that you order the latest issue of Decibel Magazine. Quite good metal magazine indeed.
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
Oooh.. Hail the Master! Master is back. This is one I have been secretly waiting for.. years. Nice coincidence to have the first one (Reek Of Putrefaction) and the latest one (this) in same week. We all know that there are no words to praise this band enough. For me it was love at first sight back then, over 20 years ago. This color variation is limited to 100 copies and there are lots of other color variations and deluxe […]
Categories: must have, new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
I picked this album from Post office earlier today. Hmm.. I’m quite glad that I haven’t heard their first album, so I do not have to compare this album to anything. I listened this album from SoundCloud few months ago and some evil powers forced me to pre-order a copy. Limited to 1000 copies (200 on green and 800 on black vinyl). Black copies available from Ajna Offensive or Invictus Productions. Not that traditional Death Metal.. .
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
New jewel from Earache’s re-pressing plant! Carcass and their debut album “Reek Of Putrefaction”. Once again in the picture you can see original version (from 1988) and the newest one. This is one of those “classic” albums that are always on my wantlist. Awesome album. This “color” is limited to 100 copies and sold out from the source. If you are after this album, I recommended to visit Earache’s webstore, there are still other color variations left.
Categories: must have, new ones • Tags: death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
War Master.. in the picture you can see original version from 1991 and the latest repress of this amazing record. This new repress came today and I do not even know why I purchased it.. well, it’s Bolt Thrower you know. This repress is limited to 100 x “Profane Creation”, 200 x “Cenotaph Grey”, 300 x Shreds Of Sanity”, 400 x “Rebirth Blue” and 900 copies of “Afterlife Black”.. This “Profane Creation” colored is sold out but other color variations […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
Finally, this has been pressed on vinyl. Brutal Death Metal album fulfilled with agony. I have been waiting for this vinyl pressing nearly 2 years and now I can hold this beauty in my hands. Awesome release, from Doomentia. As far as I know this is limited to 1000 copies (250 on coke bottle green, 250 on green/yellow and 500 on picture disc), all colored are sold out from Doomentia (you can still get picture disc though).
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
This came today, and I’m happy that Earache repressed this one (I’m not ready to pay those Discogs nor Ebay prizes for the original copy). Managed to crab this white/red copy. Limited to 1900 copies (according to Discogs), 100 copies on “spearhead” grey, 200 copies on “Templar’s” red & white, 300 copies on “Byzantine” yellow, 400 copies on “Imperial” purple and rest 900 copies on “sea” black. Available from good record stores around the globe, I think.
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
And some experimental metal. One of many treasures that came via post today. Portal and new album Vexovoid.. this is record that you do not want to listen when lights go out. Last album was awesome, and this is amazing (if you like to listen experimental black/death metal). No clue about limitations (if there are any) but you can purchase this from Profound Lore Records, there are black and colored versions available if any one is interested.
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, experimental
by mugwumb
This came today. Latest repress of this record, done by Earache (surprise). Decided to buy this because I’m not ready to pay 50-100 euros of original. This color is limited to 200 copies and sold out from the source. Excellent album. Only problem is that companies send these records shrinkwrapped and below you can see what vinyl record does to album cover… f*ck.. They should send cover and record separated. Shrinkwrapped albums are, in my opinion, idiotic because you get […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
Woah! Finally I got this beauty. Just arrived today. Even though this is not their best one, even near, it’s still Entombed. One step closer to goal of holding all their vinyls on my little hands. Entombed forever!
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
And here’s something little harder. Bought this suddenly, I didn’t even know anything about these bands. Well, not bad at all, if some one would ask me. This is limited to 111 black copies, there’s also grey copies floating around but I have no idea of limitation.
Categories: new ones • Tags: black metal, death metal
by mugwumb
This one I bought purely because of Disma. Nice death metal band, and I’m still waiting for their debut album to be released on vinyl. This is limited to 500 copies on black vinyl and there is also 500 picture discs. You can purchase this from HR Records (picture one).
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
I know I should restrain my LP hoarding.. Bought black vinyl version of this record from Denovali few years ago. Love this old school death/doom band. Limited to 100 copies re-black splatter, 150 copies on gold (Die Hard edition) and 400 copies on black vinyl. Last year this album was repressed on black vinyl (again) and 300 copies on black/white split vinyl with black and white cover. This album should be easy to find because of 2nd edition. I included […]
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, Doom Metal
by mugwumb
This one I bought just because of Hooded Menace, I’m not that big fan of Horse Latitudes (it ain’t bad but I haven’t listened band so much.. yet). This is limited to 500 copies, coated by fake leather, with hot foil stamping. There’s also repress of this record (limited also to 500 copies but cover material is different). At least second press is available from MusicFearSatan.
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, Doom Metal
by mugwumb
What could I say? This goes straight to genre “Those records I had when I was teenager”. Bought this one from second-hand record store few years ago. I had this awesome record back then.. sold it and now bought it back. I’m in love with these “old” doom/death metal.
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, Doom Metal
by mugwumb
I remember when I first heard Black September’s “Tyrants”. This may not be “cup of tea” for everyone but for me certainly is. Death metal and I nearly can hear some distant echoes of black metal somewhere beyond. Overall excellent album. Available from Shaman Records, or just use google to find this cheaper from somewhere else.
Categories: new ones • Tags: black metal, death metal
by mugwumb
And finally the last jewel that I found on Saturday. This was record that I never managed to purchase when I was young, got this recorded on tape those days. Well, now I have this treasure, so should every one else :) (..memories are golden).
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, Doom Metal
by mugwumb
At last I found this jewel. Near mint condition and even insert was included. These are those records I had when I was teenager. Now during my old days I hunt these down :) Great band, great record.
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
Xysma was pioneer of Finnish grindcore and death metal. Svart Records released this album (released 1993 on cd format) first time on vinyl in 2010. Xysma started as a grindcore/death metal band, transformed to Death and Roll just to move to Retro Rock. Excellent example of band that did not stuck but adapted its whole existence. There are 300 copies on clear and 300 copies on black vinyl. Clear version available from Floga Records (few copies left).
Categories: old ones • Tags: Death and roll, death metal, Heavy Metal
by mugwumb
This also cane today, ordered this from Nuclear War Now! and seems that they have this and what’s great; They have 25% off on entire NWN distro till the end of the year. This is limiteddiehardedition of this vinyl. There’s no info how many they have pressed but so what, in the end it’s just music. And this sounds BRUTAL! Buy and cry!
Categories: new ones • Tags: black metal, death metal, grindcore
by mugwumb
This also arrived today. Great death metal band and still I’m waiting for vinyl version of their awesome album “Towards The Megalith”. Even though this is 12″ ep, I’m happy with this, now. Vinyl edition of this is 100 copies on clear/red haze vinyl and 900 copies on red vinyl. Red one is still available from Iron Bonehead and Nuclear War Now!
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
Limited to 1000 copies. You can find this treasure from Discogs but you might need some extra money if you really want this. I bought this years ago when I went to see them live. Great band and I’m still hoping this band would release some new material.. someday
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, metal
by mugwumb
Picture disc and I bought this from my (late) local record store. Like Asphyx song much better than Hooded Menaces one, but nice record anyways :)
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, doom, metal
by mugwumb
Suddenly I found this from random record store on my way to see my mom. I thought that I’ll order this from US but shipping cost were too high and now I paid only 21 euros of this absolutely astonishing album. Singer wears cuckoo clock as mask, that cannot be bad thing :) Excellent album. CD was released 2009 and the vinyl saw light at 2011. There is 1000 copies floating around, so there might be one for you too.
Categories: new ones • Tags: Avantgarde, black metal, death metal, experimental
by mugwumb
I heard this band first time about 11 months ago and I remember thinking of purchasing this but somehow I forget it. Found this band again and luckily managed to snag copy of this magnificent album :) 600 pressed, 300 on white and 300 on black vinyl.
Categories: new ones • Tags: black metal, death metal, Doom Metal
by mugwumb
I like this, this is good, this is eeeevil!
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
And we all know that there ain’t Death Metal band like Death. “Spiritual Healing” and “Leprosy”, these albums altered my perception about metal music 22 years ago. Damn I sold my copy of “Leprosy” years ago. Must get it back, sooner or later. Rest in peace, Chuck. Your legacy will live forever, no doubt about it.
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal
by mugwumb
Hooded Menace from Finland delivering their newest album. Not bad, I like this. Last album was astonishing and this one should also be, since I have time to listen to this :)
Categories: new ones • Tags: death metal, doom, metal
by mugwumb
This is it. No words to describe. I Recommend! First press on black vinyl. Try it!
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, Doom Metal, hardcore
by mugwumb
Once again I have to admit that I totally missed when these came out (it was period of my life that was filled with indie pop.. ) Unopened packages, limited to 250 copies of this color (I have these on cd also, no need to open these..yet :D ) Thanks to Metal Blade for re-issuing these. Everyone should try Bolt thrower, even a little.
Categories: old ones • Tags: death metal, grindcore
