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MB Premiere and Review: CULT OF EXTINCTION - 'Ritual In The Absolute Absence Of Light' full album stream

Cult Of Extinction

On July 19th war metal machine CULT OF EXTINCTION will release the band's striking debut album, Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light, via Iron Bonehead Productions but today we are honored to host the premiere of the full album stream giving you an early taste of this merciless onslaught of pitch-black war metal with a mystical and eerie atmosphere.

I have often summoned the thought of encountering a "musical" effort that would not only be ripe with fury but also boast a decent level of fright. Something that would be different from what I have already encountered yet still have the recognizable traits of the genre. Cult of Extinction has danced with that which I speak of, in delivering a bone chilling, yet bellicose escapade, Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light. Though not as potent as I would like it to be, it surely makes a confident stride towards achieving exhilaration, fear and belligerence in one run. This 32-minute process of spiritual cruelty in the shape of Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light, does not exclude atmosphere when trying to encompass the listener whilst conjuring nightmarish images of parasitic spiritual warfare.

Cult Of Extinction

Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light excites and arouses the listener/s thoughts and its bestial nature is mantled by unsettling musicianship in all aspects. This is an evil, unnerving piece of material, a record that not only accomplishes a fearful atmosphere, but is not reluctant to spar viciously with black/death metal bestiality, therefore, displaying a combative drum, guitar and inhuman vocal performance. It is bathed in spiritual warfare, the vocalist sounds as though multiple numinous forces are at war with each other, with aim of acquiring a human vessel. Like multiple diabolic entities forcing their way into one existing body, Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light channels indiscreet hostility from beginning to end even during slower moments, no compromises! I'm impressed with the drumming to a great degree, hence it is arguably the key to making Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light a rancorous awakening, along with the barbarous vocal exhibition. The eruptive snare and cymbal throbbing, screeching guitar riffs and possessed-sounding throats all have the characteristics of the bestial "war metal" genre; however, it's the atmosphere that makes this a terrifying experience. Thing is, alongside the furious galloping frenzy, lies an uneasiness manifesting on all sessions. An uneasiness that would meet a sinister climax half-way through the recordings; Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light jumps out, bringing to life a potent feeling of trepidation with an almost surreal and visceral sample in machinating with "Possessed by a Servant of Iblis".  

NB: The opening power-chords on "Possessed by a Servant of Iblis"; hearing it on a second instance when knowing what follows, raises the frightening effect of the exorcism sample.  

I've encountered a fair deal of that kind of thing back home in South America by both frequent word of mouth and as a witness; yes some of it was a load of antics used by the "holy" church to amplify fear among the sheeple congregations; however, there was one instance I recall which proved to be troubling for a short period (in retrospect), though seemingly lengthy at the time; unlike other occurrences that appeared scripted, this event was agitating. 

"Possessed by a Servant of Iblis" captures the surrealism of seeing an occurrence of such nature. Don't know where they got that sample from, but does it raise hairs. Sounds like an exorcism is taking place just next door. It builds an uneasiness, a looming air of discomfort that coats the record. And speaking of discomfort, "The Descent" appears heavily influenced by black metal in the likes of Pa Vesh En; yet, still accompanying the interlude of sorts, is an unyielding weight of aggression and fear, further enforcing the bestiality already dominant on Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light. As a warning, the album cover is enough, looks like a congregation of malefic entities swarming, whilst awaiting the entrance-opening leading to the nucleus of a physical vessel. Or thousands of morbid souls already existing within one shell fighting for permanent control; either way, much credit to the artist responsible in being able to portray this chaotic scene as a representation of the music. 

I understand the driving force behind Cult of Extinction; 'Void', is involved in numerous metal projects, thus Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light has risen my eagerness to hear what other workings he has developed within them. Ritual in the Absolute Absence of Light is both a spiritual and militant transmission, one that awakens to the challenge of bestial metal transcendence.

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http://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com
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Entered: 7/15/2019 11:09:42 AM
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Launches New Music Video for 'Threat Level No. 3'

The Black Dahlia Murder

Ready to kick off their USA headlining tour this April, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER is now launching a new video for the track, 'Threat Level No. 3', taken from their recently released album, Abysmal. Written, directed, and animated by Adam Avilla (www.adamavilla.com), the 'Threat Level No. 3' video can be viewed below:

Adam Avilla comments: "It isn't often that a band that you have listened to for fifteen years approaches you and wants you to draw four minutes of sheer madness for their new record. It's insane. Such a great honor. And the song rips!"

The Black Dahlia Murder's Trevor Strnad (vocals) comments: "Adam has done an amazing job of bringing the fiendish character behind 'Threat Level No. 3' to life in all his despicable glory. This is by far the best video we've ever brought forth and the best part of all...You don't have to look at our ugly faces once!"

This spring, The Black Dahlia Murder will be touring the USA in support of Abysmal, and as an added treat, the band will also be playing their first full-length, Unhallowed (2003), in its entirety during the trek -- and performing at intimate venues across the country that haven't seen the band since their debut was released! See below for all upcoming tour dates.

The Black Dahlia Murder tour dates w/ Fallujah, Disentomb

Apr. 8 - Dayton, OH - Oddbody's Music Room
Apr. 9 - Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant Street
Apr. 10 - Lemoyne, PA - The Champ
Apr. 12 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
Apr. 13 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground (Side Room)
Apr. 14 - Amityville, NY - Amity Music Hall
Apr. 15 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium **New England Metal & Hardcore Fest**
Apr. 16 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory
Apr. 17 - Philadelphia, PA - The Voltage Lounge
Apr. 18 - Virginia Beach, VA - Shaka's Live
Apr. 19 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Apr. 20 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
Apr. 21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Apr. 22 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
Apr. 23 - Orlando, FL - The Social
Apr. 24 - Gainesville, FL - High Dive
Apr. 26 - Tallahassee, FL - 926 Lounge (formally Pug's)
Apr. 27 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
Apr. 28 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl
Apr. 29 - Houston, TX - Eastdown
Apr. 30 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
May 1 - Lubbock, TX - Jake's Sports Cafe
May 3 - Albuquerque, NM - Blu Phoenix Venue
May 4 - Tucson, AZ - Club XS
May 5 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge
May 6 - Las Vegas, NV - Divebar
May 7 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
May 8 - Glendale, CA - The Complex
May 9 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza
May 10 - Fresno, CA - Strummers
May 11 - San Francisco, CA - Brick and Mortar Music Hall
May 12 - Sacramento, CA - Boardwalk
May 13 - Portland, OR - The Analog Cafe and Theatre
May 14 - Spokane, WA - The Big Dipper
May 15 - Boise, ID - Mardi Gras
May 16 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
May 18 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theatre
May 20 - Sioux Falls, SD - The District
May 21 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
May 22 - Madison, WI - Frequency
May 23 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
May 24 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
May 25 - Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater
May 26 - Grand Rapids, MI - Pyramid Scheme
May 27 - Kent, OH - The Outpost
May 28 - Howell, MI - Bled Fest

Entered: 2/16/2016 2:11:39 PM
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The Week In Metal - Week Of June 24 - 30, 2019

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The world as we know it, is obviously not this same since I started The Week In Metal, and I can't just skip a day and let down the legions of souls that count on fresh dose of weekly blasphemy. But these are my first 5 minutes of free time I had in the last 4 days so, today without any intros or life changing advises, I'm going straight to the point and introduce you to the 29 records that were released last week.

Till next week...

Black, atmospheric metal from Chile: Drimys Winteri - Excelsa Natura (Australis Records)

 

Black, atmospheric metal from United States: Ashbringer - Absolution (Prosthetic Records)

 

Post-Black metal from United States: Axioma - Crown (Translation Loss Records)

 

Stoner, sludge metal from New Zealand: Beastwars - IV (Independent)

 

Grindcore from Sweden: Birdflesh - Extreme Graveyard Tornado (Everlasting Spew Records)

 

Melodic, death, metalcore from United Kingdom: Centrilia - In The Name Of Nothing (233 Records)

 

Doom, death metal from United Kingdom: Consecration - Fragilium (Solitude Productions)

 

Death metal from Australia: Contaminated - Death Sick / Funeral Erection (Blood Harvest)

 

Thrash, death metal from United States: Descendency - Generate The Genocide (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)

 

Symphonic metal from Belgium: Elusion - Singularity (Art Gates Records)

 

Melodic, death metal from Sweden: Havamal - Tales From Yggdrasil (Art Gates Records)

 

Progressive metal from Canada: Kosm - Yharnam (Independent)

 

Thrash metal from Chile: Martyrium - Children Scream For Mercy (Australis Records)

 

Thrash, heavy metal from United States: Mudface - Awaken To A Different Sun (Art Gates Records)

 

Black metal from United States: Mysticism Black - Return Of The Bestial Flame (Independent)

 

Death, death'n'roll metal from Sweden: Of Fire - Dräparen (Art Gates Records)

 

Death, brutal metal from Belgium: Putrified J - The Deep End Of Horror (Comatose Music)

 

Death metal from Sweden: Ribspreader - Crawl And Slither (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)

 

Thrash, black, death metal from Finland: Scumripper - All Veins Blazing (Hells Headbangers Records)

 

Folk, pagan metal from France: Stille Volk - Milharis (Prophecy Productions)

 

Black metal from United Kingdom: Tableau Mort - Veil Of Stigma. Book I: Mark Of Delusion (Loud Rage Music)

 

Black, melodic metal from United States: The Noctambulant - The Cold And Formless Deep (Art Gates Records)

 

Black metal from Canada: The Projectionist - Visits From The Nighthag Part 2 (Appalachian Noise Records)

 

Black metal from Greece: Order Of The Ebon Hand - VII: The Chariot (Satanath Records)

 

Doom, gothic, hard rock from United States: Bloody Hammers - The Summoning (Napalm Records)

 

Black, death metal from India: Kapala - Termination Apex (Dunkelheit Produktionen)

 

Black, death metal from Greece: Hate Manifesto - Herald Of Triumph (Helter Skelter Productions)

 

Black metal from Canada: Monarque - Jusqu'à La Mort (Sepulchral Productions)

 

Black metal from United States: Pestis Inferos - Beyond The Veil Of Light (Independent)

Drimys Winteri, Ashbringer, Axioma, Beastwars, Birdflesh, Centrilia, Consecration, Contaminated, Descendency, Elusion, Havamal, Kosm, Martyrium, Mudface, Mysticism Black, Of Fire, Putrified J, Ribspreader, Scumripper, Stille Volk, Tableau Mort, The Noctambulant, The Projectionist, Order Of The Ebon Hand, Bloody Hammers, Kapala, Hate Manifesto, Monarque, Pestis Inferos

Entered: 7/1/2019 10:03:22 PM
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