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Diocletian in Alliance with NWN NWN! is honored to announce a new alliance with New Zealand’s Diocletian. For over 15 years, Diocletian has consistently released some of the most uncompromising bestial black death metal in the world. Following the band’s superb 2019 album, “Amongst the Flames of a Bvrning God,” Diocletian is currently at work on their fifth full-length LP, currently scheduled for release on NWN! in 2021.

Bhleg “Ödhin” LP/CD In Stock Now Bhleg “Ödhin” LP/CD Ödhin by Bhleg Inevitable, as the spreading twilight and turmoil when the blackness of winter swallows the sun, Swedish BHLEG’s third full-length album “Ödhin” sweeps the world with icy winds and drowns it in the beautiful colours of the night. Enswathed in ancient Scandinavian wisdom, this blackened metal offering muses on the endtimes; the Norns’ twines of fate have never resounded clearer or with more vigour. With six epic tracks of pure channeling of forceful darkness, despair and mystery, “Ödhin” showcases both vicious outbursts of savagery, reflective moments of melancholy, and a primal strength with roots in all three worlds. With hypnotic waves of somber pathos, like the heavens coming apart and the very earth heaving and bursting aflame, BHLEG’s wintry spells mesmerize us with a message as ancient as time – in the end, our fate shall come for us all. Click here to order.

Salem “Creating Our Sins + Bonus Tracks” LP Coming Soon Salem “Creating Our Sins + Bonus Tracks” LP ANTI-GOTH 551 It’s a true honor for us to announce this extremely important release, having been a fan of the EP for many years and searching (without any luck) for their first two demos for over two decades. It took many years of going back and forth with the band to solidify this deal. Salem is a band that’s respected by the deepest underground, but nearly forgotten by the new generation of extreme metal fans, possibly due to their unique origin of Tel-Aviv, Israel. This reissue will contain the three songs that appeared on the 1992 MLP along with 6 bonus studio tracks recorded in 1990. This will be the first vinyl reissue of Creating Our Sins and the first time that most of these bonus tracks will be released. ETA: Summer 2021

Proclamation LPs and Boxset Out Now Proclamation “Advent Of The Black Omen” LP/CD/MC ANTI-GOTH 50 / COMMAND 001 Advent of the Black Omen by Proclamation Proclamation “Messiah Of Darkness And Impurity” LP/CD/MC ANTI-GOTH 88 / COMMAND 002 Messiah of Darkness and Impurity by Proclamation Proclamation “Execration Of Cruel Bestiality” LP/CD/MC ANTI-GOTH 128 / COMMAND 003 Execration of Cruel Bestiality by Proclamation Proclamation “Nether Tombs Of Abaddon” LP/CD/MC ANTI-GOTH 209 / COMMAND 004 Nether Tombs of Abaddon by Proclamation Few bands working within this subgenre have so successfully delivered such aggressive and violent onslaughts and few have remained so faithful to the blueprints established by Blasphemy, Beherit, Impurity, Sarcofago, etc. This is not a “retro” band, however. These releases easily stand alongside the classics produced by those masters. Among the seemingly endless tide of Bestial Black Death bands released each month, few can be as favorably compared to the pregenitors of the genre. Proclamation is one of the few that can. Perhaps this is because Proclamation has studied the masters so thoroughly and refuses to be influenced by anything other than the unholiest of bestial black metal. You will hear no heavy metal influence. ..no norsecore…no funthrash…instead you will be thoroughly assaulted by chaotic riffs, morbid intros, searingly violent guitar solos, and blasphemous vocals from beyond that will rape and devour your soul. Released in conspiracy with Ross Bay Cult. Available as individual black vinyl LPs, or die hard red/black smoke vinyl 4LP Boxset. Regular version: -Black vinyl LP, gatefold jacket, 12″ insert, and 24″x24″ poster. Die Hard version: -Case-wrapped (tip-on) textured box with silver foil-stamped lid -Red/black smoke vinyl LP -Gatefold jacket with UV gloss varnish -12″ insert -24″x24″ poster of the cover art -36″ x 52″ poster flag -Die cast logo pin -Vatra I Sumpor Zine #1 with the longest Proclamation interview ever done IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Due to an unfortunate factory error, most of the colored vinyl and some of the black vinyl Proclamation LPs arrived slightly warped. As far as we can tell based on the copied tested, the warping does not affect play. We are in communication with the factory to have this problem addressed ASAP, but nothing will be known until after the holidays. Please don’t order this item if you’re very picky about the cosmetics of your records. Click here to order.

Ohura-Mazdo “The Incarnation of Sathanas” MLP Out Now Ohura-Mazdo “The Incarnation of Sathanas” MLP ANTI-GOTH 527 The Incarnation of Sathanas by Ohura-Mazdo Cult Japanese black doom metal demo from 1992 reissued for the first time on vinyl. Limited pressing of 300 copies all on purple/black marble vinyl. Audio will be sourced from the best quality tape and fully mastered for vinyl by James Plotkin (Regurgitation, OLD, Khanate, etc.). It will sound much better than what’s been posted on youtube and elsewhere. The layout features an old Chris Moyen artwork that was drawn for Ohura-Mazdo in 1992-93 as a T Shirt design. For fans of early Unholy, Xantotol, and early Samael. Click here to order.

Aske “Caprae Adorare” LP Out Now Aske “Caprae Adorare” LP ANTI-GOTH 531 Caprae Adorare by Aske Prior to its reemergence in 2016 and, most notably, its recent split release with its Finnish compatriots in Witchcraft, Aske had spent approximately eighteen years on hiatus from active promulgation of the black arts. However, during the years of its original inception from 1991-1998, the band released a total of six demos of harrowing and primitively-produced black metal. “Caprae Adorare” compiles seven tracks from this early demo period, all of which were captured on a four-track recorder. credits Tracks 1-4 recorded in 1995 Tracks 5-7 recorded between 1994 to 1997 One time pressing of 150 copies on black vinyl with 3mm jacket. Click here to order.

Evil “Possessed by Evil” CD Out Now Evil “Possessed by Evil” CD ANTI-GOTH 540 Possessed by Evil by Evil (Description by C. Conrad) Nuclear War Now! is proud to announce its continued allegiance with Evil (Jpn) in releasing the band’s second album, “Possessed by Evil.” As previously demonstrated on the 2017 debut, “Rites of Evil,” as well as the demo, two live recordings, and split with Siege Column that have since emerged, these twelve tracks of black/thrash metal once again capture the darkness of first wave black metal and unite it with the aggressive precision of early Teutonic thrash. Previous points of comparison between Evil and early Sodom continue to hold true, as do those that recognize similarities with the most notorious of Japanese hardcore outfits, especially insofar as the unhinged vocal delivery is concerned. Evil is anything but apologetic in its reverence to its metal heritage, which is what lends its recordings such a high degree of authenticity. “Possessed by Evil” is an unabashed conglomerate of riffs, accentuated by incisive leads and rabidly barked vocals. If there is one notable contrast with the debut album, it would be an increased cohesiveness among the instruments. Whereas “Rites of Evil” at times felt a bit loose, the performances on this album are characterized by noticeably tighter synchronicity, which one could logically assume to be the result of the band’s greater longevity. In any case, the outcome is one that represents a step forward from an already impressive debut and one that confirms Evil among the best of its black/thrash metal contemporaries. LP/MC: Feb-March 2021 Click here to order.

Apochryphal Revelation “Primeval Devilish Wisdom” LP Out Now Apochryphal Revelation “Primeval Devilish Wisdom” LP ANTI-GOTH 517 Primeval Devilish Wisdom by Apocryphal Revelation (Description by C. Conrad) Hailing from the improbable location of Lexington, Kentucky, Apochryphal Revelation conspires with Nuclear War Now! to release “Primeval Devilish Wisdom,” the band’s second album and its first recording since 2017’s “Reverence for the Kings of Hell.” Although the band’s previous output has to a certain extent languished in obscurity, “Primeval Devilish Wisdom” succeeds in fully establishing Apochryphal Revelation’s manifestation of black metal as one that is sure to draw comparisons to both that which was propagated by the old Unisound Records label roster and that of the Brazilian legends, Mystifier. These thirteen tracks, among which are interspersed several shorter instrumental hymns to darkness, achieve a potent, atmosphere-rich sound, which owes itself in equal parts to convincing songwriting, prodigious riffs, skillful leads, judicious use of keyboards, harrowing vocals, and cavernous production. The grand sum of these contributions results in a recording that is worthy of its mention with reverence towards the aforementioned greats that undoubtedly inspired it. Click here to order.

Asgard “Demo 1997″ LP Out Now Asgard “Cachtická Pani Hrabenka Bathory” LP ANTI-GOTH 523 Cachtická Pani Hrabenka Bathory by Asgard Forgotten Czech black metal demo recording from 1995, resurrected once again for maniacs of early 90′s Eastern Bloc black metal like Torr, Drakar, Amon, and Root. Asgard “Demo 1997″ LP ANTI-GOTH 525 Demo 1997 by Asgard Summoned from the dark mists of Behoemia, Asgard’s second demo now sees vinyl treatment for the first time ever. This overlooked demo contains six tracks of authentic black metal in the Czech tradition with powerful production. Recommended for fans of Amon, Drakar, and Torr. Click here to order.

Arcane Shadows “From the Dungeons” LP Out Now Arcane Shadows “From the Dungeons” LP ANTI-GOTH 518 From the Dungeons by Arcane Shadows (Description by C. Conrad) Unlike in many countries of Europe at the time, the U.S. black metal scene of the early-to-mid-1990s was not as easily branded according to a singular, uniform classification. For example, the minimalist style of a band like Von differed significantly from the more melodically-oriented and complex output of Grand Belial’s Key, and both of these contrasted notably with a cult like Demoncy, whose chilling and sinister aura represented yet another strain of U.S. black metal. This lesser degree of homogeneity in the U.S. scene was likely due at least in part to the country’s greater physical area and the resulting isolation of smaller scenes. One such scene developed in the improbable location of Hutchinson, Kansas, and included bands like Enkil, Nephilim, Epitaph, Xaphan, Anwyl, and Arcane Shadows. The style of black metal that characterized these bands bore a palpable resemblance to that of Demoncy, their geographic distance notwithstanding. Arcane Shadows, like its fellow inhabitants of Hutchinson, produced a cold, raw, and sinister blend of black metal that was not unlike the archetypal sound that emerged from Norway that same decade, and which has come to largely define the sound of modern black metal. Inherently misanthropic at its core, Arcane Shadows was composed of a lone primary member who had previously been involved in Nephilim, and who was joined by session members, Zagerothe(ex-Nephilim/Epitaph) and Necro Posessor (ex-Anwyl & Corpus Delecti). During its few years of existence, the band released two demo recordings, “Enthroned Mysticism” and “X.E.S.” In a follow-up to its recent Enkil/Nephilim split demo LP release, Nuclear War Now! hereby reanimates both of these obscure Arcane Shadows demos, along with four previously-unreleased tracks, to once again call attention to this undeservedly overlooked manifestation of U.S. black metal. Click here to order.

Abigail Reissue LPs Out Now Abigail “Intercourse and Lust” LP ANTI-GOTH 010 Intercourse and Lust by Abigail Abigail “Ultimate Unholy Death” LP ANTI-GOTH 033 Ultimate Unholy Death by Abigail Abigail “Sweet Baby Metal Slut” LP ANTI-GOTH 130 Sweet Baby Metal Slut by Abigail Still in stock: Abigail “Blasphemy Night” LP ANTI-GOTH 495 Blasphemy Night by Abigail Abigail “The Lord of Satan” LP ANTI-GOTH 188 The Lord of Satan by Abigail Abigail “The Final Damnation” LP ANTI-GOTH 326 The Final Damnation by Abigail Click here to order.

Xibalba “Ah Dzam Poop Ek” and “Ancients” LP/MC Coming Soon Xibalba “Ah Dzam Poop Ek” Double LP/MC ANTI-GOTH 062 The highly praised early 90′s Mexican black metal album will be available again on vinyl format with proper packaging. Included are all album tracks with the original mix and four extra tracks taken from their split demo with Avzhia. The layout was completely redone for this vinyl version. Xibalba “Ancients” LP/MC ANTI-GOTH 063 While NWN! has immense respect for and was highly influenced by much of the Black Metal output of the 1990’s, very little of it still retains as much of its original allure as that created by Mexico’s earliest masters, Xibalba. Those who are familiar with their only album, “Ah Dzam Poop Ek”, originally released by the infamous Guttural Records in 1994, already know what to expect. This is Black Metal distilled to its most primitive essence. “Ancients” features the 1992 “In Lucescitae Tristis Hiei” demo as well as a rehearsal recording from 1994. While drawing their musical inspiration from the same sources as the Norwegian Black Metal pioneers of the early 1990’s (Bathory, Hellhammer, Sodom, etc.), Xibalba turned toward the ancient traditional Mayan culture for guidance in their rejection of the Catholic plague infesting Mexico. The result is Raw Black Metal perfection similar in some ways to their contemporaries, but still distinctively Xibalba. While technically simple, Xibalba focus on chord progressions so distinctive and clear that the listener is instantly captivated. Rather than overdrive the recording with heavy distortion and a blown-out mix, the instruments are all clear and crisp thus allowing the chords and notes to blend seamlessly to produce a lush and pure and, at times, epic sound not dissimilar to Darkthrone. Furthermore, Xibalba rely heavily on rudimentary heavy rock riffs that keep the music firmly grounded in the metal traditions that originally spawned the Black Metal movement. The vocals, however, often delivered in the tongue of their Mayan ancestors, evoke a sinister hostility that summons the valiant warrior spirit of the ancients to avenge the deaths of the majestic ancient cultures at the hands of the puny and wretched christian vermin that spread through the land leaving behind their legions of weak-minded slaves. ETA: Feb-March 2021

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