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Paganizer – World Lobotomy (Cyclone Empire)

Yes it is that man again Rogga Johansson, this time with one of his most long standing outfits Paganizer. Following on from ‘Into the Catacombs’ this sees the further expulsion of filthy old school death and crusty grind going nail… Continue Reading →

Evocation – Illusions of Grandeur (Century Media Records)

Having released two demos around 1992 and split up soon after, Evocation resurfaced in 2004, spawning a belated debut album in the form of 2007’s ‘Tales from the Tomb’. Since then, the band has released another couple of critically acclaimed… Continue Reading →

Fetus Stench – Stillbirth (Abyss Records)

I have to admit, I have been waiting for this album to be released ever since finding this band through their demo and internet coverage on a social media website. Fetus Stench play death metal and this is hard, heavy… Continue Reading →

Planet Rain – Antichthon (Planet Rain Productions)

This album is firmly entrenched in the tradition of melodic death metal from Sweden. The fast and aggressive constancy in the opening sections reminded me more than a hint of At the Gates, In Flames and through its persistence, Amon… Continue Reading →

Septekh – The Seth Avalanche (Abyss Records)

Swedish Death/thrash is the official characterisation of Septekh, this EP is their second, alongside one demo that the band have put out since their formation 4 years ago. Whilst the opener ‘Fuckslut from Hell’ may lead to preconceptions of their… Continue Reading →

Massive Assault – Death Strike (F.D.A. Rekotz)

            Thick, grunty mid-paced old school death metal, done in the Swedish way, coming out at you from the mean streets of, erm…Holland. This is the second album from these rather brutal Dutch gentlemen, and… Continue Reading →

Naglfar – Téras (Century Media)

I have been into Naglfar since a friend put their first full length album Vittra on a cassette for me back in 1995. I was swept away by the grandiose melodies and complexities of the heavily involving songs. I should… Continue Reading →

The Unguided – Hell Frost (Despotz Records)

Love or hate Swedish Melodeath, you may still remember a time when it was all rather fresh and new. Even if it wasn’t to your particular taste, you could at least say that people were trying something different and you… Continue Reading →

One From The Vault: Thriller En Grym Film

Thriller also known as En Grym Film and They Call Her One Eye was directed by Swedish film maker Bo Arne Vibenius  back in 1973 and it pretty much can be seen as a predecessor for the likes of Last… Continue Reading →

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