TRASCENDING OBSCURITY Monthly offer, New releases of REPLICANT, VEILBURNER and free download codes of EYE OF PURGATORY

JUNE 2021 OFFER -  As always, just mention your choice of free CD when checking out or contact us directly and we'll make sure you get what you want! Just bear in mind that this offer is valid only on our official store (www.tometal.com) and Bandcamp store as they're managed by us fully.  LATEST PRE-ORDERS -  Veilburner (US) - Lurkers in the Capsule of Skull (Dissonant Death/Black Metal) Veilburner are back with a new album full of twisted, brain-warping, consciousness-altering death/black metal. Many thought they'd achieved their pinnacle with their previous full length 'A Sire to the Ghouls of Lunacy' but this one, while continuing where it left off, expands upon the theme of that one in ways never imagined. This is more of the same unhinged, dissonant and downright terrifying music delivered with even more conviction and extremity. Their creative genius is inexhaustible as the band once again elaborates on the concept of the man suffering from a mental condition being haunted by the ghoul-ish entities that feature on the artwork and fighting to prove their existence. Indeed, the multi-faceted music sounds as though it's written by someone with multiple personality disorder because it's fantastically whimsical, following no perceivable trajectories, and just leaves you shocked and spellbound by it all. It's the next level in extreme metal music, blurring boundaries of death and black metal and everything in between, and elevating it to heights hitherto unscaled.  For fans of: Imperial Triumphant, Sigh, Blut aus Nord, Portal, Deathspell Omega, Esoctrilihum, Norse Check out the full range of merch and products on the Bandcamp page HERE.  Replicant (US) - Malignant Reality (Dissonant/Technical/Brutal Death Metal) Unheralded death metal kings Replicant return with an album that will send shock waves through the scene. They've honed their brand of technical, dissonant and groovy death metal and forged a sound that's nigh unparalleled. They've distilled the best elements of them all into a sonically potent, visceral and frankly devastating album that's perfect in nearly all aspects. This is the sound of death metal of the times - it's forward-thinking, suitably dissonant, effortlessly catchy, semi-technical and simply explosive in its execution. There are various twists and turns that keep things interesting and even unpredictable, without derailing its powerful momentum. It's rare to come across an album that's so well-rounded, impactful and one that leaves a lasting impression. Replicant have not only completely surpassed expectations from people with their new one, but have set new standards for contemporary death metal with 'Malignant Reality'.  For fans of: Gorguts, Revulsion, Norse, Demilich, Negativa, Diskord, Wormed, Burnt By The Sun, Ulcerate Check out the full range of merch and products on the Bandcamp page HERE.  The Slow Death (Australia) - Seige (Atmospheric Death/Doom Metal)  The Slow Death are an exceptional band that straddles the emotive as well as heavier aspect of atmospheric death/doom metal. There are eerie, haunting female vocals alternated with abysmally low growls to go with similarly undulating music, encompassing a terrific range of heart-rending expression. Members of veteran bands such as Illimitable Dolor, Horrisonous, ex-Mournful Congregation ensure that the music remains engaging, even during the sparser, atmospheric parts, which invariably give way to soul-piercing solos or dread-inducing chugging parts. This is a staggering interpretation of the double-edged style with everything remaining all too palpable, as it hurtles you through a harrowing, emotional roller-coaster ride through four epochal tracks averaging over 15 minutes, at the end of which you'll emerge cleansed, purged, feeling exhausted but somehow lighter. It's a microcosm of the events that are bound to unfold in everyone's life, and The Slow Death couldn't express the inevitable moments of grief and triumph any better through their emotionally-charged music. Six years in the making, 'Siege' is sure to be remembered as one of the best albums in the style. For fans of - Mournful Congregation, Esoteric, Sepulcros, Atramentus, Disembowelment, Murkrat, Evoken, Illimitable Dolor Check out the full range of merch and products on the Bandcamp page HERE.  Diskord (Norway) - Degenerations (Dissonant/Technical Death Metal)  Eccentric Norwegian death metal band Diskord have made quite a reputation for themselves over the years for playing some twisted, unhinged death metal that takes the best elements of old school death metal, dissonant death metal, technical death metal, even progressive and jazz music, and then some. Their death metal is wonderfully concocted, full of unpredictable twists and turns, while retaining ample causticity and drive throughout. There's just so much happening at all times, it's both mind-boggling and exhilarating as one attempts to decipher it all over the course of several listens - it's impossible to fully wrap your head around this fascinating beast of an album at one go. Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston of Gorguts fame, the clarity of the myriad instrumentation that includes electric upright bass, theremin, cello among the regular ones is highlighted, with the album once again receiving a gloriously abstract painting by Sindre Foss Skancke. Seven years in the making, 'Degenerations', in addition to being a virtually perfect death metal album, is also one of the most exciting albums to come out in recent times, one that doesn't conform to the standard template of death metal music and strives to create something altogether refreshing and unrestrained.  For fans of - Demilich, Carcass, Morbus Chron, VoidCeremony, early Cadaver, Atheist, Cynic, Atrocity, Phlebetomized, Cryptic Shift, Defect Designer  Check out the full range of merch and products on the Bandcamp page HERE.  Fetid Zombie (US) - Transmutations (Old School/Atmospheric Death Metal)  Death metal band Fetid Zombie is the brainchild of the legendary artist Mark Riddick. An unstoppable force in the underground, Riddick has put out dozens of releases, mostly splits with bands from around the world, in addition to releasing six full length albums. It's been five years since the release of his last full length 'Epicedia' which came out on the same label, and now Riddick has once again teamed up with some extremely talented musicians to fulfill his vision of dark and atmospheric death metal that is rooted in the classic heavy metal sound. Contrary to the one-dimensional and predictable songwriting of most of the current bands, Fetid Zombie's songs are impeccably structured, with there being excellent contrasting passages, be it melodic flashes or slower, heavier hooks, flurry of leads or just some transcendental atmospheric part, all of which work beautifully against the backdrop of deep, guttural growls and stellar death metal riffing. This is a passionate and memorable death metal album that pushes the boundaries of the rigid genre in its own way, and it's one you'll keep coming back to because of its timeless value and flawless execution.  For fans of - Nocturnus, The Chasm, early Septic Flesh, Horrendous, Revel In Flesh, Heads For The Dead, Deceased Check out the full range of merch and products on the Bandcamp page HERE.  Necrogod (Sweden) - In Extremis (Death Metal)  Necrogod is the perfect expression of atavistic death metal brutality spearheaded by none other than Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Revolting, Eye of Purgatory) who has teamed up with the revered The Master Butcher (Morbid Stench, Insepulto) to make this feat possible. It's a product of careful deliberation and years of experience, with Rogga Johansson laying down the heaviest music of possibly his entire career and The Master Butcher just taking things to another level with his barrage of unearthly roars. This is the culmination of death metal mastery, a groovy, pummelling record that imbibes the best elements of Swedish and American death metal  scenes to create a truly fearsome record without parallel. What's surprising is that despite the face-blasting aggression and unbridled vocal delivery, the music is well-rounded with thought-out structures, tempo changes, build-ups, solos and even traces of sick melodies. Clearly a marked deviation from the usual Rogga Johansson fare that one is acquainted with, this is some next level old school brutality that will knock you flat and will have you crawling back for more.   For fans of - Undeath, Grave, Paganizer, Cannibal Corpse, Broken Hope, Baphomet, Of Feather and Bone, Malignant Altar Check out the full range of merch and products on the Bandcamp page HERE.  UPDATE: WOODEN BOX SETS -  We're learning from our experiences and trying our best to improve upon our wooden box sets. We've now started to even number the box sets starting with the latest batch and there's even a black coloured inner lining so that the box set items remain well in place. Here are actual pics sent in by a customer of the Sadistik Forest coffin-shaped CD box set -  They won't be repressed so consider yourself lucky if you manage to get one for your collection.  FREE DOWNLOAD CODES -  Here are some free download codes for our latest release of Eye of Purgatory which just dropped last Friday! Do bear in mind that we're down to the last copies of the vinyl so if you like what you hear, feel free to pick one up before it's too late! 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They play calculated, atonal yet highly rhythmic music delivered with machine-like precision which sounds markedly different and refreshing when most black metal bands are too reliant on their progenitors for laying down the framework. Never does it seem as though they’ve lost their way delving deep into the dissonant territories; Norse have a predefined trajectory even with its myriad variations and undulations. They adhere to their mutated sound which is awash with harsh, venomous vocals, adding character to the otherworldly mechanised riffing and unrelenting spasmodic waves of blasting. This long-running Australian band have created singular music that not only defies the trends but also holds its own alongside that of other similar-minded contemporaries on the label such as Replicant, Veilburner and Crypts of Despair. You can check out the music HERE. Noltem (US) - Illusions In The Wake (Atmospheric Black Metal) ---info coming soon--- You can check out the music HERE. Bizarre (Spain) - Invocation Codex (Lovecraftian Death Metal)  Exhumed from the crypts of the forgotten Finnish death metal gods, the music of Bizarre is like an ancient dark force that has been summoned to be unleashed with magnified intensity upon the unsuspecting masses. Shrouded in layers of impenetrable darkness and reeking of otherworldly Lovecraftian horror and mystique, the music has an enchanting effect on the audience. Possessed-sounding vocals instill a sense of fear penetrating deep into the subconscious, as the guitars weave a dual-pronged attack comprising of body-maiming riffs and heart-stabbing melodies that sound like plaintive cries of souls trapped in bottomless limbo, all in all, orchestrating a diabolical onslaught invoking hell on earth. ‘Invocation Codex’ has been initiated to honour the true spirit of obscure death metal and wreak havoc in manners deemed necessary in such an era. You can check out the music HERE. Heads For The Dead (International) - Slash 'n' Roll (Horror-themed Death Metal)  ---info coming soon--- You can check out the music HERE. Last month our channel crossed 15,000 subscribers and we're extremely grateful to people taking interest in our activities. Please feel free to subscribe here if you haven't yet - https://bit.ly/2Fr49KH Sorry for this long email but it was much overdue! I'll do my best to be regular from now on!  Thanks and cheers once again for the support!  Kunal Choksi (label owner) Transcending Obscurity Records Facebook Twitter Website Email Instagram YouTube Official Replicant Video Stream   Official Veilburner Video Stream   Official The Slow Death Video Stream   Official Diskord Video   Official Fetid Zombie Video   Official Necrogod Video   Official Eye of Purgatory Full Album Stream