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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Shadow Kingdom Records to Reissue "The Awakening" from 80s U.S. Metallers Powerlord August 19

Shadow Kingdom Records have uncovered another gem from the U.S. 80's metal era. This time it's a remastered reissue of The Awakening from U.S. Speed/Thrash Metal group POWERLORD, which will be released on August 19.

POWERLORD was one of those bands that popped up out of nowhere and completely fell off into obscurity. Out of all of the rare 80s US Metal diamonds, POWERLORD is arguably the very best at what they do. Their sound falls somewhere between SAVAGE GRACE and SLAYER and features professionally delivered, well written songs of the Speed/Thrash Metal variety. The Shadow Kingdom folks re-mastered the tracks directly from the original master tapes, but since a lot of the band's memories were lost when High Vaultage Records (an obscure German label) tried to re-issue the album, there is not much in the way of bonus, band photos, or memorabilia that could be included. Intact however is the most important thing: the music! And it sounds amazing! The Awakening represents what 80's Metal was all about. The potential to be a much bigger band was there. Alas, it wasn't to be and POWERLORD was lost in the wave of thrash that spawned the likes of METALLICA. One spin of The Awakening and you too will ponder what could have been.

Stream The Awakening in its entirety at:

More information on this and other Shadow Kingdom Records releases at this location.

1. Masters of Death

2. Malice

3. Silent Terror

4. The Invasion of the Lords

5. Merciless Titans

6. (The Awakening) Powerlord

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

CARDINALS FOLLY: "Our Cult Continues!" out August 19 on Shadow Kingdom Records

Shadow Kingdom Records will release Our Cult Continues!, the sophomore album from Doom Merchants CARDINALS FOLLY on August 19.

Even more memorable than the well-received debut Such Power is Dangerous!, the new album is a step up in every way, not the least of which occurs in the songwriting department. You may even detect bits of the sound of albums like WARNING's Watching from a Distance and 40 WATT SUN's The Inside Room creeping in from time to time. If you're into collecting underground Doom Metal, check this band out. Fans of CATHEDRAL, REVEREND BIZARRE, and WITCHFINDER GENERAL must absolutely hear this album.

Stream selections from Our Cult Continues! at: shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/our-cult-continues

1. Chant of Shadows

2. Morbid Glory

3. The Black Baroness

4. Our Cult Continues!

5. Sighisoaran

6. Walvater Unveiled

7. The Lover's Crypt

8. Fallout Ritualist

Ordering and release information for this and other Shadow Kingdom Records releases can be found at this location.

Friday, June 6, 2014

BAD KARMA & ENGINE OF CHAOS Confirmed for Warriors Of Metal Fest VII

June 6, 2014 Cincinnati, Ohio -- The Warriors of Metal, Inc. non-profit organization is excited to announce the confirmation of the last two bands to have been added to the incredible lineup of the Friday, June 27 lineup of Warriors Of Metal Fest VII.

Hailing from Boston, Mass., Power Metal band BAD KARMA was a recommendation of Meliah Rage guitarist Anthony Nichols and it is the side project of Meliah Rage drummer Stuart Dowie along with his brother Alec Dowie on vocals and guitars and Dana Guiod on bass. In 1985 a serious motorcycle accident left Alec with a lifelong paralyzed right arm but he has met this challenge head on and conquered it. Audiences will literally have to see it to believe this multi-talented artist in action who is also responsible for the cover art of the new MELIAH RAGE album, "Warrior" released through Italy's Metal On Metal Records and will be available for the fans to purchase at WOM Fest VII this summer.

Alec states: "People won't want to miss this show....you have to see it to believe it! We'll have nine master cuts on a new full length album released through Shadow Kingdom Records this summer with plenty of guest musicians that you'll want to pick up and on the Live performance front, we just recently got our old guitarist Frank Murphy back and he's shredding better than ever. We are glad to be playing at Warriors Of Metal Fest VII so don't miss us putting on a very memorable show for you all in Ohio. Come early, support all the bands and don't miss BAD KARMA!"

Additionally, recommended by the festival's multi-year sponsor and retired Air Force officer Lance Souther, Dayton, Ohio's ENGINE OF CHAOS, formed in 2011 and diligently developing their hard hitting and versatile Heavy Metal style "delivered with a southern kick in the ass" will open the show on Friday, June 27. Check out "Uncover the Bones" by ENGINES OF CREATION at this location.

The 7th annual Warriors of Metal Fest will take place June 27 - 28 at O'Shecky's LIVE Bar & Grill in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets are on sale & various levels of sponsorship opportunities are now available at the Fest's website at www.warriorsofmetal.org.

Show your support by contributing to the Keep Warriors of Metal Fest Aline crowd-sourcing campaign. Details can be found HERE.

Line up and set times for the fest are as follows:

Thursday June 26th Pre-Fest Showcase:

06:00 - 06:30 DETHRATS

06:40 - 07:20 AUTOMATON

07:30 - 08:10 SPLIT THE ABYSS

08:20 - 09:05 LOWER 13

09:15 - 10:30 WINTERHYMN

10:40 - 11:25 DEADIRON

11:35 - 12:40 ETERNAL LEGACY

12:50 - 01:45 GRAVE ROBBER

Friday June 27th Main Fest Day 1

Noon - 12:40 ENGINE OF CHAOS

12:50 - 01:35 NOBLE BEAST

01:45 - 02:30 VALHALLA

02:40 - 03:25 VERMITHRAX

03:35 - 04:25 SHALLOW GROUND

04:35 - 05:25 CELLADOR

05:35 - 06:25 ARMORY

06:35 - 07:25 BURNING SHADOWS

07:35 - 08:25 BEYOND FALLEN

08:35 - 09:25 BAD KARMA

09:35 - 10:35 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT

10:45 - 11:55 ZEPHANIAH

12:05 - 01:40 ASKA (HEADLINER)

Saturday June 28th Main fest Day 2

Noon - 12:40 SHADOWSTRIKE

12:50 - 01:30 CRUSADER

01:40 - 02:25 MITHRIDIUM

02:35 - 03:20 RESISTANCE

03:30 - 04:20 DARKER HALF

04:30 - 05:20 A SOUND OF THUNDER

05:30 - 06:25 A TORTURED SOUL

06:35 - 07:30 RESTLESS BREED

07:40 - 08:40 STEEL ASSASSIN

08:50 - 10:20 BENEDICTUM w/ Special Guest LEATHER LEONE

11:00 - 01:00 HELSTAR (HEADLINER)

Keep up-to-date with all of the developments such as band announcements and ticket information for next year's show through the Warrior's of Metal Fest's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/warriorsofmetal

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Shadow Kingdom Records Releasing 'The Lost Legacy' 2CD Retrospective from Sweden's Zone Zero on July 8

Shadow Kingdom Records has announced the Release of a 2CD career retrospective package from Swedish '80s Heavy Metal group ZONE ZERO on July 8.

Comprised of live recordings, rehearsal tracks and studio cuts - including three more recent songs recorded in 2008 - this collection captures the magic of a band heavily influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, but somehow fell through the cracks of that burgeoning scene. Shadow Kingdom Records now seeks to turn the unknown into the known with The Lost Legacy.

Shadow Kingdom Records owner Tim McGrogran comments on the package:

"It would be a rare case if anyone were even aware of Zone Zero as they only put out one Single and a few demo tapes in the early 80s before disbanding. In the land of early Swedish Heavy Metal, the very first and most important band was without question Heavy Load, who started in the late 70s. With that said, Zone Zero does have a very strong Heavy Load influence and were also influenced by Judas Priest and the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. There were quite a few bands that popped up in the early 80's in Europe that could have easily been a part of the N.W.O.B.H.M. but they weren't because that period of time only included England. This package includes their entire career, which started in 1980 and includes the band re-uniting for 3 brand new songs that were recorded in 2008."

Stream tracks from The Lost Legacy at:

shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-lost-legacy

CD1:

1. Judgement Day 1981 [Live, Borlänge]

2. Demon from Kingdom of Death 1981 [Live, Borlänge]

3. Magic Woman 1981 [Live, Borlänge]

4. Only Survivor 1981 [Live, Borlänge]

5. Wannabe 1981 [Live, Borlänge]

6. Genocide Patrol 1981 [Stereo-Stig, Smedjebacken]

7. Win or Die 1982 [Parda studio, Stockholm]

8. Evil Dream 1982 [Parda studio, Stockholm]

9. Demon from Kingdom of Death 1982 Björbostudion, Gagnef]

CD2:

10. Innocent 1983 [Björbostudion, Gagnef]

11. Zone Zero 1983 [Björbostudion, Gagnef]

12. Riding on the Wind 1983 [Björbostudion, Gagnef]

13. Revenge 1983 [Björbostudion, Gagnef]

14. Breaker of the Chains 1983 [Rehearsals, Djurås]

15. Searching for the Metal 1983 [Rehearsals, Djurås]

16. Someone's Calling my Name 1983 [Rehearsals, Djurås]

17. Tarakian 1983 [Rehearsals, Djurås]

18. I Want the Metal Back 2004 [Bedroomstudios, Gothenburg]

19. Chasing Victory 2008 [Bedroomstudios, Gothenburg]

20. Miss You 2008 [Bedroomstudios, Gothenburg]

21. Twilight of the Gods 2008 [Bedroomstudios, Gothenburg]

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Shadow Kingdom Records to Release Album from Obscure 80s Death Metallers Terminal Death on July 8

Shadow Kingdom Records has announced the upcoming release of a CD's worth of demo and rehearsal material from obscure 80s Death Metal group TERMINAL DEATH on July 8. A vinyl LP version will also be released in tandem with Hells Headbangers Records.

Based on the material, the Chicago band should have gotten high praise across the globe, but fell through the cracks without a proper record label deal. That all changes now, as fans of early SEPULTURA, DEATH, and POSSESSED are in for a real treat. In addition to the remastered material, a nicely assembled CD booklet includes a detailed interview by Laurent of Snakepit Magazine.

Shadow Kingdom Records owner Tim McGrogan shared these words about the release:

"When you talk about the earliest Death Metal bands, we think of SEPULTURA, DEATH, POSSESSED (all stemming from VENOM) right off the top, but there were a few ripping bands that quickly fell into obscurity and TERMINAL DEATH is one of those bands. This is not just an obscure band; they could have been a HUGE Death Metal band if they were signed to the right label back then. They certainly had all of the talent of the aforementioned bands. Their 1985 Demo tape screams with energy and intensity! This collection is another snapshot of that amazing early Slayer-esque Death Metal. Co-founder Shaun Glass, whom also co-founded SINDROME, later joined the more well-known classic Death Metal band BROKEN HOPE in the early 1990's. Shadow Kingdom Records also teamed up with Hells Headbangers Records to release this lost gem as a Double LP. If you're into vinyl, keep your eyes peeled for it will be a glorified presentation."

Select tracks from Terminal Death are streaming at: shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/terminal-death

Demo 1985:

1. Terminal Death

2. Judge Death

3. The Day After the End

4. Brain Tumor

5. Celestial Execution

6. Hacksaw

Rehearsal -- December, 11 1985:

7. Terminal Death/Judge Death

8. Brain Tumor

9. Celestial Execution

10. Intermission

11. Hacksaw

12. The Day After the End

13. Chained to the Abyss [Unreleased]

14. Dying in the War [Unreleased]

Rehearsal -- April 19, 1986:

15. Terminal Death/Judge Death

16. Brain Tumor

17. Bloody Retribution [Unreleased]

18. Hacksaw

19. The Day After the End

20. Chained to the Abyss

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

REVELATION: "Salvation's Answer" to be Reissued by Shadow Kingdom Records April 29

Shadow Kingdom Records will reissue a Doom Metal classic called Salvation's Answer from Baltimore's REVELATION on April 29. Shadow Kingdom's Tim McGrogan gives us the rundown:

"Shadow Kingdom Records is thrilled to finally re-issue a groundbreaking 90's Doom Metal classic - REVELATION - Salvation's Answer! This was originally released on the classic Rise Above Records all the way back in 1991. It was one of their first releases when they started the label. Even today, there's nothing quite like this album, a lost gem stuck in the sands of time. Very few bands have been influenced by REVELATION's unique brand of Progressive Doom Metal. This is a special album that will only attract people who are really looking for sub-basement classics."

Salvation's Answer is streaming now at shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com.

Details and ordering info can be found at store.shadowkingdomrecords.com.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Shadow Kingdom Records to Reissue Manilla Road's "Mystification" April 29

Shadow Kingdom Records has announced the latest in a string of brilliant Manilla Road reissues with the Wichita, Kan., band's sixth album, Mystification.

Manilla Road's official sixth full-length is the last of what many longtime fans consider as their most classic period. Albums Crystal Logic, Open the Gates, The Deluge and Mystification are considered by many to be the bands best years. Even though they're one of the very few long time running Heavy Metal bands that are still putting out great records, those four albums are the golden years. Mystification marks Manilla Road's first foray into the realm of Thrash Metal. The band has played with faster tempos on previous album, but this is a record that delivers an intensity comparable to early Slayer. Manilla Road mainman Mark Shelton proves himself to be one of Heavy Metal's most skilled songwriters with this flawless mix of classic and thrash metal.

This reissue is noteworthy for being the first edition of Mystification to be released on CD in the original song order along with the original mixing and mastering. This will be a huge treat for fans that have never heard the album this way because the re-issue done in the year 2000, was mixed and mastered differently along with the track order switched around. You'll finally be able to hear the way it was originally was back in 1987!

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Shadow Kingdom Records Announce Special 2 CD Reissue of Pale Divine's "Cemetery Earth"

Shadow Kingdom Records is proud to announce a special double-CD reissue of PALE DIVINE's 2007 release Cemetery Earth on February 18 .The fully remastered Cemetery Earth album is contained on disc one, while disc two contains Demo 2006, as well as live and rehearsal material.

Shadow Kingdom owner Tim McGrogran had this to say about the reissue:

"The third Pale Divine album is probably right where the band envisioned their sound to be when they first started their career. They are the masters at blending 70s psychedelic blues jamming with sinister dark heavy traditional doom metal. There are not too many bands that are able to do what they can do which makes them the big fish in a small pond if you're into Psych/Doom. The guitar leads sweep you away, but also gently bring you back to the heart of the song. The addition of John Gaffney (songwriter for Sinister Realm) on bass added different dimension to this album that helped them grow as a band."

Stream selections from Cemetery Earth at shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com.

A CD/shirt/button/patch bundle is now available for order at store.shadowkingdomrecords.com.

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Friday, January 31, 2014

CORSAIR Launches Kickstarter Campaign for European Tour

US-based prog rock/metal outfit CORSAIR has launched a campaign with Kickstarter.com to help fund the band's upcoming European tour. In exchange for your support, the band is offering a wide selection of music, merch, personalized messages & photos, music lessons, personal performances and more. The purposed tour itinerary would have the band trekking across the European countryside from February 20 - March 16. Details and a complete rundown of expenses and perks can be found at the link below.

CORSAIR SHREDS: European Tour Campaign:

After five years together, two EPs (Alpha Centauri 2010, Ghosts of Proxima Centauri 2011) and a full length (Corsair 2012) CORSAIR was picked up by Shadow Kingdom Records in 2012. By mid-2013, SKR had re-released all of the band's material and the Berlin-based High Roller Records was slated to press their entire catalogue on vinyl. This garnered the band much attention from reviewers and magazines all over the world, bringing high praise and features in publications such as Decibel Magazine (U.S), Rock Hard Magazine (Germany) and Terrorizer Magazine (U.K.). CORSAIR is currently hard at work prepping for their upcoming European tour and have plans to tour the U.S. and record a new album upon return. For more on CORSAIR, visit the links below.

www.skykrakken.com

www.corsair.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/pages/corsair/179747970753

www.reverbnation.com/skykrakken

Praise for CORSAIR

"This co-ed Virginia quartet's first full-length is as confident and realized a debut as has come down the metal pike in many a moon. Two instrumentals ignite midway between '70s fusion and '80s Metallica; seven songs with words alternately set mythic D&D play-by-play to relaxed NWOBHM or the toastiness, tunefulness, rhythm and calm of classic Thin Lizzy. Criss-crossing guitars of Paul Sebring and Marie Landragin warm prog intricacy with blues Ã¡ la the great lost Chicago band Winterhawk. Landragin finally takes vocal reins in "The Desert," and closes the set traversing Yes-like topography."- Chuck Eddy, Rhapsody

"The Ghosts of Proxima Centauri are plenty haunting, and one gets the sense that Corsair have the means to make the most of their growth in the time to come. Hope to catch them at Beta Centauri or coming to a star system near you." TheObelisk.net

"At the intersection of Clutch, Thin Lizzy and Hawkwind lies Corsair, with their beautifully vintage guitar tones, emphasis on often-harmonized leads and solos, drifting and yet energetic prog-jam tendencies, and hints of hazy psychedelia." - Last Rites

"Ghosts of Proxima Centauri is unique work I can't recommend highly enough - I mean, Slough Feg, Falcon AND ELO?? Get outta here! Great, unique sound, 'Adventure Rock' supreme!!" - Hellride Music

"Yes: beautiful, is not Ynwie-Malmsteen-dudelig. We are talking about very tasteful, fresh, intelligent composed riffs that you want to hear again and again. So was the 1983 Iron Maiden also: They wanted to replace the same record over and over again. And so what happens truly not often nowadays!" [9/10]

- Fenriz, Rock Hard

Thursday, January 9, 2014

NIGROMANTE: "Black Magic Night" Out Now on Shadow Kingdom Records

Black Magic Night, the new album from Spain's classic heavy metal outfit NIGROMANTE is out now on Shadow Kingdom Records. This three-piece has spent the last decade perfecting a sound influenced by the likes of Motorhead, Anvil, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Venom. The band's work has culminated in the NWOBHM-fueled fury that is Black Magic Night.

The album is streaming in full and available for purchase at shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com.

"...traditional sounding Heavy Metal with some brilliant guitar work, this is an album to please fans of the NWOBHM-era Metal." - Metal-Temple.com

"Black Magic Night is a top album for anyone looking to relive the classic early Metal sound with a strong professional recording and catchy, enjoyable songs"

- Wonder Box Metal

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Shadow Kingdom Records Year in Review and Upcoming 2014 Releases

Known, unknown, classic, obscure, and traditional, Shadow Kingdom Records has got it all to meet your metal and rock cravings. Label owner Tim McGrogran had this to say about 2013's run of righteous releases and the first batch from 2014:

"We're heading towards the end of the year and with that said we wanted everyone to take a look at the entire label in a snapshot. 2013 has been our most successful year to date. We've more releases than we've ever done and extremely happy working with such talented bands. We've put out some really cool lost gems and also new releases with some of the best bands within their genre. 2013 has brought everyone 22 amazing albums and when we look back, we're not sure how we're going to top this year, but below you can have a peak as to what's coming early in 2014."

Coming in 2014:

RUN AFTER TO - Run After To / Gjinn and Djinn - Release Date: January 7, 2014

Italian Doom Metal that influenced Paul Chain. Classic, dusty, dark recording. Essential 80's Doom!

NIGROMANTE - Black Magic Night - Release Date: January 7, 2014

New band from Spain. Classic styled Heavy Metal for fans of Venom, Motorhead, and Anvil! Super thick guitar tone...very heavy, fun, and memorable!

Check Out Shadow Kingdom Records Releases from 2013:

COVEN - Destiny of the Gods

Amazing Doom/Punk/Heavy Metal. There is no other band on the planet that sounds remotely close to them. They've created their own genre.

FUNERAL CIRCLE - Funeral Circle

Canadian Epic Doom Metal that will capture fans of Candlemass, Black Sabbath, Cirith Ungol. The vocals are mix of different styles which make it sound unique and amazing.

LOST BREED - Save Yourself & The Evil in You and Me (sold individually)

Wino / The Obsessed- inspired Doom Rock that featured Wino himself at one point. Fans of Saint Vitus, Soundgarden, The Obsessed, etc will dig this. This sounds more like Maryland Doom Metal, than their New York roots would suggest.

THE MEZMERIST - The Innocent, The Forsaken, The Guilty

The most insane heavy metal find of all time. Besides a handful of people knowing, who would have guessed we could find a band with Bill Ward playing drums on it? Fans of King Diamond, Cirith Ungol, and Frank Marino take notice. Psychedelic Metal with the most famous and influential drummer in metal!

NIGHT DEMON - Night Demon

Fantastic, fun and energetic US Metal band that lives and breathes the N.W.O.B.H.M. If you love anything from that era, don't miss out on Night Demon. For fans of Iron Maiden, Diamond Head, Raven, etc.

SINISTER REALM - World of Evil

Another incredible-sounding, pure Heavy Metal album from this amazingly consistent band. You cannot find one bad review of any of their albums anywhere. If you like 80s Heavy Metal, Sinister Realm does it better than most of the Traditional Metal bands did back then.

THE VEIN - Scouring the Wreckage of Time

Jaw-dropping Death/Doom Metal featuring members of Altar of Oblivion. Imagine the same massive tones of AoO churning out 90s-styled, death-laden Doom and there you have it! Quality all the way.

Also released in 2013 were newalbums, re-releases, and unearthed gems from CORSAIR, CARDINALS FOLLY, MANILLA ROAD, REVELATION, DARK QUARTERER, BOLDER DAMN, DECEPTOR, and PAGAN ALTAR. Visit the links below for more info.

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Monday, November 25, 2013

NIGROMANTE: Spanish Heavy Metal Act to Release "Black Magic Night" January 7 on Shadow Kingdom Records

Shadow Kingdom Records is proud to introduce NIGROMANTE! The Classic Heavy Metal Spaniards will release Black Magic Night through Shadow Kingdom on January 7.

SKR Commander Tim McGrogran had this to say about the band and album:

"They've been around since 2003 trying to perfect their Heavy Metal sound. Spain hasn't exactly been a melting pot for Classic Heavy Metal, so we're very lucky to find such a great band there. NIGROMANTE are the big fish in the small pond over there. They are from Spain, but they're absolutely influenced by the N.W.O.B.H.M. and 80's US Metal. The vocals are more barbaric, very much like Portugal's IRONSWORD. The guitar tone on this album is so thick and abrasive, which creates a great heavy metal pounding atmosphere. The songs are well crafted and extremely catchy. They have so many influences from ANVIL, MOTORHEAD, VENOM, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, a tinge of old 80's Black Metal, and many more."

The band has posted a lyric video for the track "Heavy Metal Age" at this location.

Selections from album are streaming at shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com.

Heavy Metal Age

Black Magic Night

In Nomine Pater

Saturnalia of Blood

False Idol

Syndicate of Crime

Soy Un Macarra

Satan Death Squad

Summoning Spell

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Shadow Kingdom Records Announces the Release of LOST BREED Reissues

Continuing with its knack for unearthing hidden treasures, Shadow Kingdom Records has announced the October 15 reissues of The Evil in You and Me and Save Yourself from 90s' Doom Rockers LOST BREED. Both albums have been remastered for maximum sonic power. Shadow Kingdom Records owner Tim McGrogran gives us a little LOST BREED history and the details behind each album.

"Back in the 80s it was fairly common for bands to move to LA to try and make it big. LOST BREED is among the many bands that made that trip from NY to LA. They soon met up with the legendary Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, whom at the time had already had two SAINT VITUS records under his belt, was soon to be releasing a third SAINT VITUS record, and was also in the process of restarting THE OBSESSED. Even with all of those irons in the fire, he started writing and jamming with LOST BREED. With his main roots and influence coming from the Maryland Doom Metal scene, it's no surprise that LOST BREED fits right in there stylistically. With that said, Wino did lay a nice foundation for the band to build and grow from. Wino only appears on their first Demo and doesn't appear on either album since at some point he probably realized he had too much going on and two bands to focus on were enough. With all of the music out there, it's going to be a big surprise for people who haven't heard this band yet. They have extremely unusual songwriting skills that not only make you scratch your head, but also bang your head at the same time. Once the music of LOST BREED settles in, it's quite the listening experience and after a while you might think to yourself 'How does something that sounds so complex and disjointed work together so well?' So, what does this sound like? We're still trying to figure this out. In short, it just does, but if you're looking for a reference point, then start with THE OBSESSED and some old SOUNDGARDEN and play both records at the same time. The Evil in You and Me is arguably the first "Doom Rock" album to ever exist. Some might call it 'Stoner Rock' (we wouldn't agree), but whatever it is, it's pretty groundbreaking."

"Save Yourself picks right up where The Evil in You and Me ends. This album is a little more straightforward in the songwriting department, but it still has that quirky charm about it. It's probably a little more doomy and with that a little more accessible than The Evil in You and Me. Both Save Yourself and The Evil in You and Me are essential and you definitely need both if you like this style of music. These guys might have had a short-lived career, but we probably got the cream of the crop out of them before they called it quits. They were a band that came out at the wrong time when the world wasn't ready for them. It's a shame because if they were more well known, they would probably influence a ton of bands. The one thing that's great about LOST BREED is that this stuff never gets stale. You discover something new with each listen and after years of hearing them, the well of new sounds never runs dry."

Stream tracks from The Evil in You and Me and Save Yourself at shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

COVEN 13: 'Destiny of the Gods' Coming November 19 via Shadow Kingdom Records

Shadow Kingdom Records has announced a November 19 worldwide

release date for Destiny of the Gods, the new album from Detroit's Doom

Metal Juggernaut COVEN (also known as COVEN 13). Get a taste of

the madness by streaming album cuts "Thor's Twins" and "Walpurgisnacht"

at this location.

Shadow Kingdom Records' Tim McGrogan had this to say about the

upcoming monolith,

"There have been quite a few old 80's bands that have reformed and wrote

a new album that turned out badly. With that said, we feel for those bands

that have fallen flat on their faces because it's very hard to pick up after

such a long hiatus and create something that not only pays homage to

what your roots are, but also brings something new and exciting to the

table. That's the trick to creating a new album after being out of the scene

for a long time. Very few bands have come back from the grave to make

something on par or even better than what they've done in the past. It might

be hard for the fans to swallow this, but Coven is among the very few

bands over the past couple years that have created another masterpiece

that stands right up next to the classic Worship New Gods! At first we

weren't sure what they wrote because they have such unusual songwriting

skills, but as this sunk in, its greatness unveiled itself. There's really no

other band in the world that sounds like Coven. They have so many

strange influences that create so many obscure sounds that it couldn't be

copied even if another band tried."

Ordering info for Destiny of the Gods and other Shadow Kingdom Records

releases is available at store.shadowkingdomrecords.com.

1. Thor's Twins

2. Winds of Revelation

3. Elfstone

4. Walpurgisnacht

5. Isle of Man

6. Frost Giants

7. Witches Kiss

8. She Rides the Dawn

9. Solitary Days

10. Spellbound

COVEN 13 bio info can be found at www.coventhirteen.com/bio

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