Atmospheric Metal from Finland

A new progressive metal band hails from South Africa. Arx was formed in 2011 from the ashes of our previous bands and projects. A bit of melodic death metal, a bit of thrash mixed in with traditional heavy metal. All of it comes packaged in a very unique flavor. We aim to fuse old school and modern metal with a unique style. We draw influence from a very wide range of metal and rock bands. Our debut album is entitled Ordo Ab Pax and is now available to buy. www.facebook.com/arxband www.myspace.com/arxsa www.cdbaby.com/cd/arx2

Grotesque State of Art

Portuguese Black\Death Metal

Soulfuel is a young Dubai based Melodic Death Metal band. The members say the name “Soulfuel” represents the music which is the fuel for the soul. The band was formed by Sarim (Vocalist) who met Neal (Rhythm guitar) at a club, Advait (Lead Guitar), online who was looking for a band. Ashwin (Bass) from the same university later joined the band and Advait’s brother Akshay now takes on the drums. Soulfuel was formed during autumn 2009 and wanted to do something different, and so the band came up with a heavy original, Forgiven Forbidden and ever since have made originals like Justice is sin and Dominatus Uth Barathrum.

2002: Panzerfaust are summoned by Yngve (W.E.B., Mors In Tabula, ex-Acherontas) and Auren (ex-Nyne, ex-W.E.B.). A couple of songs are written, but never recorded. 2003: The band splits up, after Auren leaves for Sweden and Yngve joins the army. 2007: Yngve reforms the band under the name Mortuus Sum and begins composing and recording the first demo, which is not yet released. 2010: After a long time as a one man’s band, Yngve recruits Jim Havok (Chained And Desperate), bassist and long time friend to play bass and handle the vocals for the band. Almost at the same time, Morrigan joins as the band’s lyricist. Recordings of “Promo 2011” are finally started. 2011: “Promo 2011” is finally released in May, in digital format and the band begins writing songs for an upcoming split EP with the Greek thrash/death metal band Blasphemahus. The songs for the first full length album are also composed, but not yet recorded. In August, Vaelor (Odin’s Court, ex-Diablery, ex-Mors In Tabula), joined the band as a guitarist. 2012: Jim Havok decides to leave the band in February. He left in good terms due to limited free time, as he lives in a different city than the rest of the band. At the same time, Tartarus (Odin’s Court, ex-Nipenthis) joined the band to handle guitars and bass, along with Vaelor. Not a lot of time passed and in April, Tartarus leaves due to restricted time and heavy schedule at his job. Morrigan also leaves for personal reasons. Just as before, Jim Havok returns to handle the bass once again, after Yngve’s decision to keep Mortuus Sum as a studio band. In May, Ikteros (Funeral Storm, Aphorism, Mors In Tabula, Nano Infect) joines as the vocalist and Banshee joines as the band’s lyricist. On October 3rd, a split EP with Funeral Storm, entitled “Inverted God”, is released in digital format and is available for free download. 2013: In February, “Promo 2011” which was released in digital format in 2011, is released on CD-r, limited to 50 hand-numbered copies. Astraeos (Morbid Fog, Vetusmora, Theosis), joined the band in March, as the second vocalist. As in April 8th, Ikteros is no longer our vocalist, due to personal reasons. Black Metal inspired by the Ancient Ones (Darkthrone, Bathory, Mayhem, Dark Funeral...) NO POLITICS!!! NO PROPAGANDA!!! JUST PURE BLACK METAL!!!

Baalberith are a UK Black metal band Located in the Nottingham / Newark areas. Formed in 1999, we are fuelled by the aspiration and determination to create music that is pushing the boundaries beyond those which one would expect in certain metal genres. Baalberith are inspired by bands such as Behemoth, Anaal Nathrakh and various other artists of the Black Metal / Death Metal and Doom fields. We draw our inspiration primarily from the Black Metal style, but are known for introducing our own breed of belligerence, passion and vehemence into the mix. Since our formation we have been booked to share the stage with many renowned acts such as Ragnarok [NO], Abigail Williams [US], Abgott [UK], Hecate Enthroned [UK] and Gorgoroth [NO]. Over the years we have established a devoted and rabid fan-base worldwide. It is our firm belief that without the fans, a band is essentially nothing and for that reason, we are always endeavouring to connect with them be it through social media or conversations at the merchandise booth or bar. We make it a point to talk to everyone, to sign every item and to take every photo, because without the support of the fans, we do not exist. Most importantly we do this because we are fans of metal music, and strongly feel we could be a key part in the evolution of the “new wave” of British Black Metal. With the help of many D.I.Y labels worldwide we have harvested a great deal of exposure and reviews through various blogs, zines and websites. We have released various EP’s and albums over the years, most notably being ‘Abortion of religious futility’ and are continuing to write material for a new full length release. The impending “new wave” of British Black Metal is what drives us, keeps us inspired and gives us the desire to continue onwards in creating and sharing our music. It is our intent to create enthralling music that mirrors our evolution and exposure to an ever-evolving genre without surrendering the foundation from which we draw our sound.