BODYFARM
"ULTIMATE ABOMINATION"
Death Metal
Year:24.02.2023
(SEASON OF MIST)

EDGED CIRCLE PRODUCTIONS is proud to present BODYFARM's highly anticipated fifth album, Ultimate Abomination.Formed in 2009, Bodyfarm began life as an old-school, classics-oriented death metal band. Today, they are performing with a new, solid four-member formation with a bit more black metal influence than in the beginning. Although their lineup changed a lot over the years – mainly, because of the tragical loss of founder Thomas Wouters in 2019 as well as the amicable parting of longtime drummer Quint Meerbeek – Bodyfarm are as committed as ever to their core ethics.  Some of the band’s highlights to date have been playing on the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival cruise, touring Europe with Death To All, and performing at such big German summer festivals ...

AZAGHAL
"ALTTARIMME ON LUISTA TEHTY"
Black Metal
Year:24.02.2023
(SEASON OF MIST)

 - Twelfth full-length album from the Finnish black metal pioneers. - Includes members from Wyrd, Hin Onde, Amberian Dawn etc.The Finnish Black Metal Legends of Azaghal are back with their 12th studio album «Alttarimme on Luista Tehty» and once again they’ve managed to deliver an album that respects the origin of their creation. Heart shredding guitars in the classic way of Azaghal riffing, fast, relentless pounding drums and beautiful bass melodies in combination with haunted  crushing vocals delivered by a brand new Vocalist who is able to create the well needed refreshing in their sound.All in all, their new album sounds exactly how Finnish black metal should sound, Uncompromised, relentless, furious, hateful and fast in combination with some new found r...

SCREAMER
"KINGMAKER"
Heavy Metal
Year:13.01.2023
(SPV)

- New studio album by one of Sweden’s most ambitious heavy metal acts.- 10 brand new songs – True Metal at it’s best!- Mixed and Mastered by Henrik Udd (Powerwolf, Hammerfall).- Artwork by David Paul Seymour (Mastodon, Helmet, The Sword).It’s their enthusiasm, the physically tangible intensity of their songs and their irrepressible drive that has always set Screamer apart from other acts. The Swedish band surrounding vocalist Andreas Wikström benefits no end from the group’s amazing energy in combination with the musicians’ inspiring and diverse songwriting. This rewarding mix has already produced four studio albums and one live recording since 2011. Screamer’s latest offering ‘Kingmaker’ is scheduled for release on Steamhammer/SPV...

…AND OCEANS
"AS IN GARDENS, SO IN TOMBS"
Black Metal
Year:27.01.2023
(SEASON OF MIST)

It’s rare for a band to commandingly return with their best effort to date, but Finland’s ...And Oceans are here to prove that 2020’s Cosmic World Mother was the sound of creative floodgates bursting through into a new body of water, an ocean if you will. Everything that ...And Oceans’ first full-length in 18 years did well – blistering symphonic black metal, heady themes that dealt with the connection between philosophy and psychics, and ...And Oceans’ trademark adventurous songwriting - As In Gardens, So In Tombs manages to eclipse and recontextualize. It’s the sound of a band seizing every ounce of momentum and upping the ante in every way. While ...And Oceans has never written the same album twice, in many ways, their latest sounds like an oppo...

REDEMPTION
"I AM THE STORM"
Progressive Metal
Year:17.03.2023
(AFM RECORDS)

Four years after their latest studio album, now finally "I Am The Storm" arrives - an intense slice of heavy music, evoking the presence of one's inner strength. Like a force of nature, every lover of sophisticated metal music with depth will fall in love with Englund's inspired vocals, the sheer power and exquisite arrangements.The masters of song-oriented progressive metal are back! Los Angeles-based band REDEMPTION, fronted by charismatic vocalist Tom S. Englund (also Evergrey) are one of the most respected and critically acclaimed bands, highly praised in prog- as well as melodic/power metal circles. Four years after their latest studio album, now finally "I Am The Storm" arrives - an intense slice of heavy music, evoking the presence of one's inner strength. Like a forc...

SORTILEGE
"APOCALYPSO"
Heavy Metal
Year:03.03.2023
(SEASON OF MIST)

The mighty Sortilege are true pioneers of French heavy metal. From their 1980 inception, and the prolific six-year run that followed, the quintet paved the way for a generation of French bands and labels to follow.'Apocalypso', their first album of new material in over 30 years, flies the flag of heavy metal loudly and proudly. Led by cult vocalist Christian "Zouille" Augustin, the new incarnation of Sortilege steps back into the limelight with metal as timeless as it is classic.For fans of IRON MAIDEN, BLASPHEME, ADX, JUDAS PRIEST, …CD/ 2LP:01. Poseidon (03:32)02. Attila (feat. Stephane Buriez) (04:06)03. Derriere les portes de Babylone (feat. Myrath) (06:33)04. Le sacre du sorcier (05:08)05. La parade des centaures (feat. Stephane Buriez) (02:59)06. Walkyrie (04:20)07. E...

MYSTIC CIRCLE
"ERZDAMON"
Black Metal
Year:17.03.2023
(ATOMIC FIRE)

The German Black Metal force MYSTIC CIRCLE returns with the unholy new "Erzdämon" masterpiece.2022 saw the unholy return of the German extrem metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE, releasing their self-titled new studio-album and marking a furious return, which even made them enter the offical German album charts on a sensational #78. The inspiration kept flowing and the two main members Beelzebub and A. Blackwar created nine new tracks for their ninth studio album, which will be called "Erzdämon" (in English: archdemon) and see the light of day in March 2023 on their new label Fireflash Records.„This new album is a logical continuation and further development of the previous album, more detailed and leading more into the world of horror. The satanic, demonic themes got combined with my...

NE OBLIVISCARIS
"EXUL"
Technical Death/ Prog Metal
Year:24.03.2023
(SEASON OF MIST)

‘Exul’ personifies Ne Obliviscaris’ distinctive, boundary-pushing ethos. The band’s trademark blend of emotion and beauty is as towering as ever, if not even more compelling, particularly how the haunting violin lines carefully weave their way around the riffs. The duality of Charles’ clean vocals and Xenoyr’s growls remains the narrative anchor, elevating songs that emanate sophistication and are a masterclass in composition.

RIYLs: Opeth (mid), Be'lakor, Caligula's Horse, Xanthochroid ...

TRACKLIST CD/ LP:

1. Equus (2:13)
2. Misericorde I - As the Flesh Falls (7:33)
3. Misericorde II - Anatomy of Quiescence (9:22)
4. Suspyre (10:09)
5. Graal (8:53)
6. Anhedonia (3:43)

Total: 51:53

KAMELOT
"THE AWAKENING"
Symphonic Progressive Metal
Year:17.03.2023
(NAPALM RECORDS)

"As one of the most innovative and prestigious bands in modern symphonic metal, heavy icons KAMELOT have reigned supreme with the release of internationally top-charting melodic metal pinnacles such as The Fourth Legacy (1999), The Black Halo (2005), Silverthorn (2012), Haven (2015, #1 US Hard Rock Albums), and most recently 2018’s acclaimed The Shadow Theory (#2 US Hard Music Albums, and an album Metal Hammer dubbed, “so epic it could be a film soundtrack”), and by headlining tours worldwide and delivering massive performances at top festivals around the globe. Now, the quintet set their sights beyond formulaic confines with their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date - their first full-length in five years, 2023’s aptly titled The Awakeni...

IGNEA
"DREAMS OF LANDS UNSEEN"
Symphonic Epic Heavy Metal
Year:28.04.2023
(NAPALM RECORDS)

"With their incredible talent for storytelling and already impressive recognition as a band-to-watch, Ukrainian upstarts IGNEA are ready to share their highly-anticipated, thrilling next adventure! Mixing heavy riffs and epic lyricism with symphonic, electronic and ethnic folk elements, the melodic metal five-piece will release their new concept album, Dreams of Lands Unseen, on April 28, 2023 via Napalm Records. IGNEA continues their sonic sojourn after previously impressing international metal fanbases with tracks like “Jinnslammer”, “Alga” and “Disenchantment”, boasting a noteworthy number of views on YouTube alone and recently receiving honors at the Best Ukrainian Metal Act Awards.The 10-track concept album, Dreams of Lands Unseen, reflects the life...

ENSLAVED
"HEIMDAL"
Epic Pagan Folk Metal
Year:03.03.2023
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

Bergen visionaries ENSLAVED are proud to announce their 16th studio album, "Heimdal"."Heimdal", is both a departure and a communion with roots forged over three decades ago in the turbulent birth throes of Norway’s black metal scene. The record is named after Heimdal, arguably the most mysterious entity in Nordic mythology.The record features psychedelic track 'Caravans To The Outer Worlds' from last year's EP of the same name. Album bonus versions contain an extra track, 'Gangandi', alongside a Blu-Ray copy of 2021's stunning Otherworldly Big Band Experience streamed event - the band's boldest project to date, featuring fellow Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant. The kaleidoscopic stage show features a stellar setlist, covering ENSLAVED's care...

SAXON
"MORE INSPIRATIONS"
Hard Rock
Year:24.02.2023
(ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance)

Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving of the influences which have fed the mighty Saxon’s immensely successful 40+ year career. The first single is an astonishing take on The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “The Faith Healer”.  Frontman Biff Byford comments “We used to see The Sensational Alex Harvey band play this back in the day, they started the set with it, such a fantastic song and fantastic band… big influence!”Whether getting feral with The Animal’s “We’ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place”, letting loose a high-octane take on Alice Cooper’s “From The Inside”, or laying down a ferocious tribute to KISS’ “Detroit Rock ...

HAMMERFALL
"CRIMSON THUNDER 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDIT."
Heavy Metal
Year:28.04.2023
(NUCLEAR BLAST)

 - CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CRIMSON THUNDER. RECENTLY ACHIEVED PLATINUM STATUS IN SWEDEN. - REMIXED & REMASTERED BY FREDRIK NORDSTROM. - INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED AUDIO: PRE-PRODUCTION/ ACOUSTIC/ NEW CRIMSON THUNDER MEDLEY - PHYSICAL PRODUCT INCLUDES NEW LINER NOTES FROM THE BAND. LP FORMATS ALSO INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL CRIMSON THUNDER COMIC BOOK.Swedish Power Metal legends HAMMERFALL recently announced their return to Nuclear Blast and celebrated a career milestone when it was announced that their albums Renegade, Crimson Thunder, No Sacrifice, No Victory and Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken had all achieved gold status in Sweden. And stoking the flames even higher - it was revealed that Crimson Thunder had surpassed 60,000 sales and hit platinum status.Today, ...

ISOLE
"ANESIDORA"
Doom Heavy Metal
Year:10.03.2023
(NAPALM RECORDS)

• Recorded and mixed by Jonas “Tord” Lindström at Studio Apocalypse• Artwork by Matt Chambers for Soft Viking Design• Isole will perform and tour in 2023• Isole share two bandmembers with Ereb Altor.“Anesidora” delivers Isole’s most refined work yet, enriched by its maturity! An album that in a way is to the point, yet sets a softer tone withoutlosing its Doomy Heaviness.Isole, originally formed under the name Forlorn, way back in 1990 before changing to Isole in 2003. They have released 7 full lengths albums and “Anesidora”, their 8th album. Isole are a 4 piece with Daniel Brynste and Crister Olsson on guitars, Jimmy Mattsson on bass and Victor Parri on drums. Mattsson provides harsh vocals while Brynste and Olsson provide...

HEIDEVOLK
"WEDERKEER"
Epic Pagan Folk Metal
Year:24.02.2023
(NAPALM RECORDS)

"Five years since their much-acclaimed album VUUR VAN VERZET, early 2023 will see Dutch folk metal collective HEIDEVOLK return with their seventh studio album via Napalm Records, continuing to keep the pagan flame burning! Ever since their impressive 2005 debut, De strijdlust is geboren, HEIDEVOLK has taken the heavy music scene by storm, conquering stages throughout the world with their very own brand of folk metal. With dual clean vocals, irresistibly catchy songs, traditional instruments and fast metal riffing all fueled by their folkloric fire and pagan pride, HEIDEVOLK delivers for an uncompromising sound and musical adventure.Their new masterpiece, WEDERKEER, makes no exception, and proves why the Arnhem-based six-piece is one of the best, unrivaled and most exciting bands of their g...