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Watch: ‘Schwedentrunk [Official Music Video]’ by Scalpture

Posted: 23 July 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Carnal Tomb, Death Metal, Land Warfare, Landkrieg, Metal, Official music video, Scalpture, Schwedentrunk, Single, Stream, Testimony Records

Skål! German death metal militants SCALPTURE unleash the new video clip ‘Schwedentrunk’ in the wake of the release of their new full-length Landkrieg (‘Land Warfare’), which hit the world hard on March 7, 2025.

The title ‘Schwedentrunk’ (‘Swedish Drink’) refers to a torture method, which was allegedly used at first by the troops of Gustav II Adolph, King of Sweden but got quickly adopted by all marauding troops ravaging the German lands during the 30 Years’ War (1618-1648). It was executed by forcing liquid manure and sewage down the throats of its victims.

The video clip was partially shot during SCALPTURE’s release show at Rare Guitar in Münster, Germany on March 7, and on the subsequent tour with CARNAL TOMB.

SCALPTURE comment: “The track ‘Schwedentrunk’ has quickly grown into a favourite both of the band as well as during our shows since Landkrieg was released in March”, guitarist Felix Marbach writes. “Much of the footage was shot at our release show and also during the tour with Carnal Tomb. The live video captures the raw ferocity on stage, but it is also a reminder of the intense time that we were able to share with so many of you. With some summer festivals on the horizon, we are going to pick up right there, where we left off.”

Watch: ‘Cosmocrator’ by KHNVM

Posted: 16 July 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Cosmocrator, death etal, KHNVM, pagan, satan, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Video

KHNVM unleash a new video single featuring the title track of their new full-length Cosmocrator. The fourth album of the German death metal act with Bangladeshi roots has been scheduled for release on August 29, 2025.

KHNVM comment: “The title track of our new album, ‘’Cosmocrator’, delves into the duality of its name, which translates as ‘Ruler of the World’ as well as its sinister connotation meaning ‘Satan’ within ancient pagan texts”, singer and guitarist Obliterator states. "This reflects our exploration of themes that are both universally human and also profoundly dark. Through intense musicality and complex lyricism, we confront the unsettling truths that lie beneath the surface of existence, appealing to those who seek adrenaline combined with philosophical depth.”

Watch: ‘Bleed with the Moon’ by Azure Emote

Posted: 10 July 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: alcohol, Azure Emote, Bleed with the Moon, bonfire, demon, Expansive, Folk, Jazz, progressive death metal, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Video

Azure Emote unveil the noire video clip ‘Bleed with the Moon’ as the final advance single taken from their new full-length Cryptic Aura. The fourth studio album of the American progressive death alchemists has been chalked up for release on July 25, 2025.

AZURE EMOTE comment: “Overall, ‘Bleed with the Moon’ is conceptually very simple and straightforward, but also one of the more personal songs on the album”, mastermind Mike Hrubovcak reveals. “Alcohol is a demon and I’ve named him Al-Kuhl. This analogy is based on my personal experiences and the lyrics are about getting possessed by this demon around a bonfire in the woods at night. I’m not trying to glorify excessive drinking here. I rather artistically convey the passion, euphoria, and physical and mental dangers of convening with such ‘spirits’ in the heat of the moment. I have a love/hate relationship with Al-Kuhl and I have learned that eventually it ends up taking much more than it gives. This song was written during such a night however, and even the album cover is a photo of a homemade skeleton that I made and burned in the woods along with a bottle and a bonfire.”

Watch: ‘Funeral Throne’ by AntropomorphiA

Posted: 9 July 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Antropomorphia, Death Metal, Devoid of Light, Funeral Throne, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Video

In the wake of turning loose their fierce sixth album Devoid of Light on May 16, 2025, Dutch death metal veterans AntropomorphiA unleash another sinister track as a new video single: ‘Funeral Throne’.

AntropomorphiA comment: “No god will save humanity as this excrement cesspool of the world around us slowly spirals into chaos and war”, frontman Ferry Damen prophesies. “We embrace the flaming crown of the funeral throne: ad me venite mortui.”

Watch: ‘Fetid Eden’ by KHNVM

Posted: 10 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Cosmocrator, Death Metal, Fetid Eden, KHNVM, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Video

KHNVM drop the video clip ‘Fetid Eden’ as the first single taken from their new full-length Cosmocrator. The fourth album of the German death metal act with Bangladeshi roots has been scheduled for release on August 29, 2025.

KHNVM comment: “Our new single, ‘Fetid Eden’ is not merely music – but a visceral report from the heart of conflict”, singer and guitarist Obliterator explains. “This track plunges listeners into the brutal aftermath of war, where shattered dreams lie scattered like debris across ravaged landscapes, and the echoes of loss reverberate through the silence. This is a soundscape where the weight of existence is amplified by the relentless machinery of war and every breath is a struggle against the suffocating grip of despair. ‘Fetid Eden’ serves as a stark reminder of the enduring human cost of conflict, a descent into the gore-soaked reality that lies beyond the headlines. As the lead single of our upcoming album, it signals our unflinching commitment to confronting the darkest aspects of the human condition in a world consumed by violence.”

Watch: ‘Disease of the Soul’ by Azure Emote

Posted: 5 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: agony, Azure Emote, Cryptic Aura, Disease of the Soul [Official Music Video], gold, Heavy, progressive death metal, reality, silver, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Video

AZURE EMOTE present the video clip ‘Disease of the Soul’ as the next single taken from their new full-length Cryptic Aura. The fourth studio album of the American progressive death alchemists has been slated for release on July 25, 2025.

AZURE EMOTE comment: “The dichotomy of silver and gold is forever entangled in our lives and pulling our proverbial strings”, mastermind Mike Hrubovcak states. ”This world suffers from an oppressive wealth corruption that engulfs every human soul. A landscape of crushed hopes is polluting our intentions and confusing our innate senses. When we relinquish control over to fear, the uncertainty slowly erodes our focus from what is meaningful to that which is an endless struggle. Much like the quick glimmer of silver and gold, it quickly passes like our reflection in the mirror over time. This hell that we try to erase, reflects on us face to face, as we observe this daily calamity and struggle with the agony of reality.”

Watch: ‘Feast Of Leeches’ by Azure Emote

Posted: 30 April 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Azure Emote, Feast Of Leeches, progessive death metal, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Video

AZURE EMOTE drop the video clip ‘Feast of Leeches’ as the first single taken from their new full-length Cryptic Aura. The fourth studio album of the American progressive death alchemists has been scheduled for release on July 25, 2025.

AZURE EMOTE comment: “The first single ‘Feast of Leeches’ is a frantic release of anger and madness”, mastermind Mike Hrubovcak writes. “For far too long have we suffered the pressure of outside vultures feeding off our personal energies. It’s fitting that this video was created by ‘Drain Hope’, because it visually expresses the frustration of being surrounded by leeches and parasites that are sucking on our lifeblood, while leaving us ultimately drained and lethargic. It’s like suffocating under dirt but still crawling through the mud in hopes of getting out. We are all waiting to breathe, but always holding our breath, and continually striving to be, while awaiting our death.”

Watch: ‘At The End Of Our Reign’ by Deserted Fear

Posted: 18 April 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: At The End Of Our Reign, Death Metal, Deserted Fear, Official Video, Single, Stream, Testimony Records, Veins of Fire

DESERTED FEAR unleash the music video ‘At the End of Our Reign’ as the final advance single taken from their forthcoming new full-length Veins of Fire. The sixth studio album of Germany’s leading death metal act has been chalked up for release on April 25, 2025.

DESERTED FEAR comment: “The song ‘At the End of Our Reign’ describes a world that has reached the end of its existence through the failure of civilization”, guitarist Fabian Hildebrandt explains on behalf of the band. “It’s a final glance back before everything collapses and we are crushed by our own history – and we are all a part of this! We should ask ourselves, what do we want to leave behind?”

Watch: ‘His Dark Materials’ by Nightbearer

Posted: 18 March 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Defiance, German death metal, His Dark Materials, Nightbearer, Single, Testimony Records, video stream

NIGHTBEARER launch the crushing performance video ‘His Dark Materials’ as the first single taken from their new full-length Defiance. The third studio album of the German death metal bookworms, which is based on a concept inspired by Sir Philip Pullman’s fantasy book trilogy "His Dark Materials", has been scheduled for release on June 13, 2025.

NIGHTBEARER comment: “The tell-tale title ‘His Dark Materials’ is both, lyrically and musically, an excellent represantation of what were are about to unleash with our third album Defiance in 2025”, vocalist Michael Torka declares. “We hurl ourselves into the millennia-old war against the tyranny of a god who never existed, against his corrupted earthly and celestial vassals. It’s a fight against brutal oppression that is carried out in the name of liberation from superstition. This is the final, relentless battle for freedom!”

Watch: ‘Cancerous Bane’ by Antropomorphia

Posted: 18 February 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
Tags: Antropomorphia, Cancerous Bane, Death Metal, Devoid of Light, Testimony Records, video stream

ANTROPOMORPHIA unleash the sinister performance video ‘Cancerous Bane’ as the first single taken from their new full-length Devoid of Light. The sixth studio album of the Dutch death metal veterans has been scheduled for release on May 16, 2025.

ANTROPOMORPHIA comment: “The first advance single ‘Cancerous Bane’ represents Devoid of Light well, although it is one of many faces that our forthcoming album shows”, frontman Ferry Damen writes. “The track opens with a ruthless maelstrom of riffs accompanied by violent wailing screams to set the tone. ‘Cancerous Bane’ refers to a path of spreading blackness, the waging of war against the betrayal of earthly flesh and its futile struggle against the timeless slumber.”

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