Unnatural was active 1992-1998. It brought
together members of such bands as Sepulcro, Caustic, Detestor and
Fermento.
Unnatural is considered one of the best Death Metal bands in Spain. Its history goes back to the band Detestor in 1990 where Miguel, Sonia and Franco were already active, who decided to start a new musical stage in 1992 with the name of Unnatural, thus beginning their first recordings such as the promos published in 1992 and 1993 that woke up the Javier Abreu's Man Records interest to embark on the mythical shared “Avowals” of 1994 with Dismal and Absorbed.
Unnatural began to arouse the interest of both national and international media since this band stood out with that twisted Death Metal in a line purely to Gorguts and Immolation (early times), another 95 promo arrived and the renowned "False Light Garden" from 1996 where They were already raving about them, the icing on the cake came in 1997 with the acclaimed EP “Throne of Anguish”. Unnatural were among the national elite and suddenly the gang disbanded in 1998 without explanation. In 2004 Burning Dogma released a compilation with his best material on the CD "Life".
Avulsed is without any doubt the most veteran and constant band in the Spanish extreme Metal scene since its inception in August '91. Being the most active band in terms of releases (despite of not being a very prolific band) and live performances around the world and never even taking a small break ever since always being loyal to their Death Metal style.
The band has been developing its musical style through various demos ("Embalmed in Blood"-'92, "Deformed Beyond Belief"-'93 and "Promo'95") a 7"EP ("Carnivoracity"-'94) which was later re-released as a mini CD ("Carnivoracity") until they recorded their debut album ("Eminence in Putrescence"-'96) through Repulse Rec. where the band showed its pure Death Metal sound mixing up both heavy & brutal riffs with melodic parts being the very first spanish extreme Metal (Death, Black, Grind...) band to get a deal with not only one, but two foreign labels in the year '93 for the release of their 7"EP and split 12"LP that were released in '94.
With "Cybergore"-'98 the band proved that there's no boundaries in music and mixed extreme Techno with their traditional Death Metal guitar sound & vocals. In April '99 a colombian label offered the band to release all their demos and unreleased rare recordings on CD ("Seven Years of Decay"-'99).
The second album ("Stabwound Orgasm"-'99) was recorded at Spacelab Studios located in Kempen (Germany) to secure a first-class production and was mastered by James Murphy in California. Again released by Repulse Rec., this album doubled in sales to its predecessor and was licensed by various labels in South-America (Sylphorium), USA/Canada (World War III) and Russia (IronD). In January 2001, the band entered the studios again, this time with producer Roberto Galán, known for his job as sound engineer of the biggest alternative Metal band in Spain HAMLET to record 4 cover songs for different tribute albums which were finally put together as a self'financed MCD ("Bloodcovered"-'01) in a very limited run of 500 copies available only through the band.
In August '02, the band travelled again to Germany's Spacelab Studios to record their 3rd album "Yearning for the Grotesque" which came out in Feb.'03 through italian label AvantGarde Music after countless delays and resulting on a very dissapointing work from the label which caused a premature termination of their contract requested by the band in order to be able to find a more suitable label.
The band's 4th full-length album "Gorespattered Suicide" was recorded in Madrid at VRS Studios and the masters were later sent to Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL/ ex-MORBID ANGEL) who mixed & mastered the album at his own Mana Recording Studios at Florida being released in January '05 by Slovakian label Metal Age Prod. Being followed by a tour in Japan (April '05), European fests like London DeathFest, Obscene Extreme (Czech Rep.), Uncover Train Fest (Paris), plus a completeEuropean tour (15 shows/11 countries) as headliners together with Italian Grinders GRIMNESS 69.
"Reanimations"-'06 was released by Xtreem Music and shortly after also by Metal Age Prod. It included two new songs, a new version from a 1st demo song, 3 covers songs (WASP, GOREFEST & EXODUS), plus 8 bands doing covers from Avulsed songs. September '07 sees the first official DVD release by Avulsed with the "Reanimating Russia 2007", recorded in Moscow in June '07 during the band's second Russian tour, and released by Coyote Rec.
After 3 years touring and doing fests, like Mexico '06, Russia '06 and '07, Bringer of Death (Ger), Neurotic Death Fest (Hol), Italia '07, Kaltenbach Open Air (Aus), Mountains of Death (Swi), among many others, Avulsed focuses on their upcoming 5th full-length album "Nullo (The Pleasure of Self-Mutilation)"-'09 recorded in Madrid at Room 101 Studios between October '08 and May '09 with Javier Fernández (THE HERETIC/ NEXUS 6) as engineer and producer together with the band, resulting the most aggressive, straight, and complete work in Avulsed career, including all the defining elements for the brutal, catchy, intense and heavy Death Metal that is already the genuine band's trademark!! Including the sick art and design from Mike Hrubovcak (Grave, Monstrosity, Mortician, Cattle Decapitation...). This album was simultaneously released in June '09 through Xtreem Music & Metal Age Prod. in Europe, Coyote Rec. in Russia and will see upcoming releases by Ibex Moon Rec. in the US, American Line Prod. in Mexico/Central America and Sylphorium for the south American territory.
Regarding live performances, Avulsed has gained a strong reputation as one of the most intense, aggressive & ferocious bands on stage. Over 500 live appearances around the planet where the band has performed six full European Tours (w/SINISTER-'96, w/INCANTATION-'97 and as headliners in '05,'09, '15 & '17) and even crossed the Atlantic Ocean 6 times already to play 2 shows in Colombia (Oct. '11), 2 in Venezuela (Sept.'99), a 12-dates tour as headliner through central America (May'00) in countries like USA/California (2), Mexico (4), Guatemala (2), El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua & Costa Rica and to play on the 3rd Metal Meltdown Festival in USA/New Jersey (Apr.'01) and IX Maryland Deathfest (May.'11) as well as a full 9-shows tour in Mexico '06 and 2 shows in Japan '05 and 4 Russian tours ('06/'07/'09/'11). The band has shared stage with over 1.300 bands from big acts like IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER, OZZY OSBOURNE, LAMB OF GOD or NAPALM DEATH to the most underground ones, you name it!
In 2011, Avulsed performed some killer shows at such renowned festivals as Maryland Deahfest (USA), Way of Darkness (Germany), Killtown Deathfest (Denmark) and Altavoz (Colombia). However, 2012 didn't start too well for the band, which immersed in writing process for a new album, had to take the difficult decision of parting way with their drummer Riky. Just one month later, Osckar joined the band as the new drummer and Avulsed continued working, harder than ever, writing new material to complete the band's 6th full length album "Ritual Zombi" which was recorded during the first half of 2013 and being released in September 1st on a never-seen-before orchestrated simultaneous release in 10 different releases (7on CD, one on 12"LP, one on cassette and digital) on 9 different labels around the world.
After an extensive tour presenting the "Ritual Zombi" album, in July 2014 the band decided again to part ways with their drummer Osckar and immediately found a replacement on Erik Raya, with whom they continued touring and released the highly acclaimed EP "Altar of Disembowelment" in September 2015 followed by a full european tour together with NATRON & PRION. In December 2015, Erik was replaced by Arjan Van der Wijst who started to play live immediately after and with whom the band recorded (during Spring 2016) the 25th anniversary double album "Deathgeneration" that was released in November 2016. In that year, the band toured China and played lots of spanish shows and several big summer festivals around Spain and Europe and in 2017 there was an European tour (April) atogether with MERCYLESS & SAVAGE ANNIHILATION. In April 2017, the band released a double live album on 2CD+DVD entitled "Night of the Living Deathgenerations", recorded during their special 25th anniversary show that took place in Madrid on 19.11.2016 and a split 7”EP with MERCYLESS.
2017 & 2018 sees Avulsed playing shows and festivals all over Spain, Europe (Russia, Portugal, Holland, UK, Germany…) and Mexico while writing new material for their 8th studio album to be recorded during 2019 for a 2020 release. In November 2018, drummer Arjan was replaced by Rafae Aritmendi who will take his duties in the composition of the new album as well as live shows as a full time member of the band.
All music and lyrics written and arranged by Avulsed, except: - "Demoniac Possesion", by Pentagram Chile (Chile '86) - "As I Behold I Despise", by Demigod (Finland '92) - "Matando Güeros", by Brujeria (Mexico '93) - "Raining Blood" by Slayer (USA '86)
Tracks 1 to 3 taken from Carnivoracity 7" (1994), recorded and mixed on 16 tracks at El Jardín Paramétrico Studios, December 5-6, 1993. Tracks 4 to 11 are live bonus recorded on 20th May 1995 at 3rd Tralla Metal Festival, Granada, Spain. Track 12 consists of someone from the audience speaking/yelling into the microphone in Spanish.
All music & lyrics by Avulsed. All keyboards arranged by Oliver Philipps.
No vocal distortion was used in this album.
Recorded at Spacelab Studios in Kempen, Germany on June 14-29, 1999. Produced by Oliver Philipps, Christian "Moschus" Moos and Avulsed. Mastered at Sound Temple Studios in Oakland, California, USA in July 1999.
Producer, mixed & recorded by Christian "Moschus" Moos, Oliver Philipps.
Original logo: Luxi Lahtinen. Artwork: Robert Sindermann.
Comes in a slipcase with embossed artwork.
YEARNING FOR THE GROTESQUE (2003)
-Tracklist:
01 Wormeaten 4:09 02 Devourer Of The Dead 4:54 03 Pale Red Blood 5:46 04 Sick Sick Sex 3:21 05 Daddy Stew 4:33 06 I Feel Good... Eating Human Flesh 4:44 07 Foetivorous Marriage 5:51 08 Morbid Chef 4:45 09 Cadaver Decapitado 4:58 10 Decrepit Sigh 6:57 11 Immortal Rites* 3:59 12 Edible Autopsy* 4:28
Recorded, mixed, & engineered at Spacelab Studios, Kempen, Germany between August 2-17, 2002. Mastered at The Noise Labs Studio, Madrid, Spain, in September 2002. Co-produced Avulsed. No vocal distortion was used in this album.
First pressing: 1982 The white border was either a misprint or the record company didn't like the look of it and changed it to black. It is unknown how many copies were released.
Second Pressing: 1982 with black border.
Third Pressing: 1982 with black border distributed by Bertus Holland From 1987-onward this is printed as side one of the compilation Mercyful Fate - The Beginning . That version however moves track 3 ("Doomed By The Living Dead") to the beginning.
Bootleg Pressing:
First Bootleg Pressing: 2001 colored vinyl many different colors and shades. The pressing plates were not cleaned in between colors resulting in a wide range of colors, shades and mixed colors many of which are unique and one of a kind. This pressing has matrix numbers RMLP002 A and RMLP002 B , with about 3 characters of space after the "2" . There is a lyric sheet with this pressing. The records typically weigh 154 or 156 grams. The other major difference with the first bootleg pressing is if you look closely you can see horizontal lines , easiest to see on the girls legs, but present throughout the cover.
Second Bootleg Pressing: 2002: White border. Black Vinyl and 4 different colors pressed. Blue, Dark Blue, Green marbled, Dark Green marbled. This pressing has matrix numbers RMLP002 A and RMLP002 B , with about 3 characters of space after the "2" . Some copies seem to have lyric sheet. Vinyl is lighter weight about 132 grams. The horizontal lines seen on 2001 press are not found on this press.
Third Bootleg Pressing: 2004 Picture Disc 300 copies
Fourth Bootleg Pressing: 2011 In Black Vinyl , White Marbled Vinyl, Redish Purple Vinyl, Clear Vinyl and White Label Test press. Much darker sleeves. Matrix RMLP- 002A and RMLP0021- with about one character of space after the "dash" on side A matrix, with side 1 martix number running together with dash at the end. No lyric sheets. Vinyl weights seem to vary from 152-168 grams
Fifth Bootleg Pressing: 2012 In Green vinyl , Blue Vinyl, Red Vinyl, Purple Vinyl, And Yellow Vinyl. Matrix RMLP- 002A and RMLP0021- with about one character of space after the "dash" on side A matrix, with side 1 matrix number running together with dash at the end. No lyric sleeves. Vinyl weight seems to vary widely from 152-172 grams. Sixth Bootleg Pressing: 2013 Numbered Picture Disc , Blue Cover Test Pressing (black vinyl) , White border (black vinyl) , White border numbered ediiton (black vinyl) , White border (white vinyl) , White border (yellow vinyl), White border (redish orange vinyl). No matrix number. Some copies seem to come with lyric sleeve but most do not.
Seventh Bootleg Pressing: 2014 Black Vinyl and Red marble vinyl. Bonus tracks. This press has very dark cover Matrix / Runout (Side A): RMLP-002-A Matrix / Runout (Side 1): RMLP -02 -B with about one character of space after the "P" and also after the "2" Vinyl weighs about 126 grams.
Mercyful Fate is a heavy metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark. The band was formed by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann in 1981. The original MF line-up shared members with another Copenhagen band, Danger Zone, whom Diamond and Shermann were helping out. Influenced by progressive rock and hard rock, and with lyrics dealing
with Satan and the occult, Mercyful Fate were part of the first wave of
black metal in the early to mid-1980s. Many of the bands from this
movement went on to influence later black metal musicians in the 1990s,
particularly in Norway. Mercyful Fate are widely considered one of the originators of the black metal sub-genre.By 1982, the "classic" Mercyful Fate line up of Diamond, Shermann, guitarist Michael Denner (ex-Brats and Danger Zone), bassist Timi "Grabber" Hansen (Danger Zone), and drummer Kim Ruzz was in place. Over the next couple years, the band would release an EP and 2 LPs that would cement their reputation as one the most influential metal bands of the early 1980s. King Diamond's blasphemous lyrics and theatrical stage presence would have many label the band as part of the 1st wave of black metal, although musically the band was closer to the style of Judas Priest or Iron Maiden. The group split in 1985, as Shermann decided he wanted to pursue a more commercial direction. King Diamond launched a solo career, taking Denner and Hansen with him, while Kim Ruzz disappeared into the regular world.
The band's legend continued to grow after their split. In 1993, the classic line up, minus Kim Ruzz, reformed for a new album, "In The Shadows". Hansen dropped out after that release but the group continued on throughout the 1990s. At the same time, King Diamond kept his own solo career going. Michael Denner left the band after 1996's "Into The Unknown" and Diamond and Sherman continued on with new players. 1999's "9" is, to date, the band's last full-length release. King Diamond has stated that MF has not split up but the band is on hold for the foreseeable future. In 2009, Diamond, Shermann, Denner, Hansen, and drummer Bjarne Holm (who has played with the group since 1994) reunited to re-record the songs "Evil" and "Curse Of The Pharoah" for the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" video game.
In 2019, the group announced they would be playing a series of live dates. The line up would include Diamond, Sherman, Wead, Holm, and bassist Joey Vera (filling in for Timi Hansen, who was battling cancer). Timi Hansen lost his battle with cancer on November 4th, 2019.
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RMLP-002
-Tracklist:
A1. A Corpse Without A Soul 6:53 A2. Nuns Have No Fun 4:17 A3. Doomed By The Living Dead 5:06 A4. Devil Eyes 5:48 A5. Black Funeral 2:52 B1. Curse Of The Pharaohs 3:50 B2. Evil 4:01 B3. Satan's Fall 10:28 B4. Black Masses 4:30
The cover is darker than the Original and even the regular re-issues.
Same track listing as "The Beginning" compilation with tracks re-ordered.
Produced and Mixed by Jac Hustinx
Side A: Track 1 to Track 4 taken from the self-titled 12" released in 1982. Track 5 taken from the Metallic Storm compilation released in 1982.
Side B: Track 1 to Track 3 recorded for the BBC Friday Rock Show in 1983. Track 4 taken from the Black Funeral 7" released in 1983. The cover is darker than the Original and even the regular re-issues.
Rave-On Records P.O. Box 4313 5604 EH Eindhoven Holland
Mercyful Fate Inc. 328 Hvidovrevej 3TV 2650 Hvidovre Denmark.
1993 was the year it all began, Lord Ahriman and Blackmoon [1993-1996] founded we now know as Dark Funeral. In January 1994 self-titled and self-financed debut mini album were recorded at Dan Swanös Uni-Sound Studio. It was released upon the un-expecting masses on May 4th the same year. The band quickly established themselves as a band to watch. Since then a lot of things has happened. The line-up has changed, several amazing albums has been released and Dark Funeral has toured no less than 45 different countries with acts as Dimmu Borgir, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Immortal and many more.
The album "Diabolis Interium" was nominated as best metal album at P3 Guld awards and in Oct 2002 the band played Singapore as the first foreign band in ten years (Metallica played there in the early 90s).
Their live album "De Profundis Clamavi ad te Domine" was released in Europe by Regain Records and licensed to several other countries. On January 20th 2005,Dark Funeralsigned a new record deal with Regain Records and in late May the band entered Dug Out Studios together with producer Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Strapping Young Lad, Behemoth a.s.o.) and c/o producer Örjan Örnkloo (Misery Loves CO) to begin the work and recording of their new, long awaited Satanic Symphony. The band finally completed their recording session on July 15th, 2005. On Aug 8th, the band returned to Dug Out Studios to lay down the final vocal parts and do the final mixing of the album. Finally, on August the 18th, 2005 Dark Funeral's new Masterpiece "Attera Totus Sanctus" was completed. It was released on October 24th, 2005. Upon the release the album climbed straight up on the Swedish Metal chart as NR #3.
After touring the world in support of their latest “Attera Totus Sanctus” album , they finally released their first ever DVD (2-disc´s)"Attera Orbis Terrarum-part 1 on October 15th". The DVD landed as Nr 5 on the Swedish Music DVD chart. This is the first DVD in a series of two which the band planned to release from their world touring for Attera Totus Sanctus.
Dark Funeral begin 2008 by announcing a release date for their second DVD set, "Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part 2". The 2-disc DVD was released on October 20 through Regain Records. This is the second in a series of two DVDs featuring material that was recorded during the band's worldwide touring for "Attera Totus Sanctus.". While Part 1 focuses on European shows, part two focuses on South American shows, where the band has a fanatical following.
-Setlist:
DVD1-1 Intro 1:29 DVD1-2 King Antichrist 4:19 DVD1-3 Diabolis Interium 4:13 DVD1-4 Ravenna Strigoi Mortii 4:15 DVD1-5 The Arrival Of Satan's Empire 3:46 DVD1-6 Open The Gates 4:09 DVD1-7 Vobiscum Satanas 4:56 DVD1-8 666 Voices Inside 4:35 DVD1-9 The Secrets Of The Black Arts 3:57 DVD1-10 Attera Totus Sanctus 5:22 DVD1-11 Hail Murder 5:56 DVD1-12 Atrum Regina 6:00 DVD1-13 My Dark Desires 4:19 DVD1-14 An Apprentice Of Satan 7:49 DVD1-15 The Dawn No More Rises 4:08 DVD1-16 Satan's Mayhem 5:11 DVD1-17 The Secrets Of The Black Arts 4:11 DVD1-18 Shadows Over Transylvania 3:35 DVD1-19 Bloodfrozen 4:01 DVD1-20 An Apprentice Of Satan 5:32 DVD1-21 King Antichrist 5:11 DVD1-22 Diabolis Interium 4:27
DVD2-1 King Antichrist 7:21 DVD2-2 Diabolis Interium 4:26 DVD2-3 Ravenna Strigoi Mortii 3:56 DVD2-4 The Arrival Of Satan's Empire 3:40 DVD2-5 Open The Gates 4:00 DVD2-6 Vobiscum Satanas 4:08 DVD2-7 666 Voices Inside 4:13 DVD2-8 Attera Totus Sanctus 5:35 DVD2-9 The Secrets Of The Black Arts 3:18 DVD2-10 Godhate 4:50 DVD2-11 Hail Murder 5:12 DVD2-12 Atrum Regina 4:47 DVD2-13 My Dark Desires 4:05 DVD2-14 An Apprentice Of Satan 7:18 DVD2-15 My Dark Desires 4:22 DVD2-16 The Arrival Of Satan's Empire 5:44 DVD2-17 Vobiscum Satanas 5:04 DVD2-18 Open The Gates 5:41 DVD2-19 Godhate 4:36
Tracks DVD1-1 - DVD1-14 - LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES/EL TEATRO [ARGENTINA] October 06, 2006
Tracks DVD1-15 - DVD1-22 - Previously unreleased amateur footage shot during Dark Funeral´s enormously successful tours throughout North America (1997-2007).
Tracks DVD2-1 - DVD2-14 - LIVE IN SAO PAULO/LEDSLAY [BRASIL] September 23, 2006 Tracks DVD2-15 - DVD2-19
Previously unreleased amateur footage shot during Dark Funeral´s enormously successful tours throughout South America (2003 & 2006) and Trailer for Attera Orbis Terrarum Part I.
In 1988, Dagon formed the thrash metal band Guillotina in Cali, Colombia. The band possessed a thrash metal sound on its earliest recordings. The band changed their name to Inquisitionin 1989 and released their debut on vinyl 12"EP "Anxious Death" playing the ancient sound of the Thrash Metal in the old Sodom/Kreator vein; the musical style was a bit different but the ideology has been always the same: Total Darkness and Philosophies of Wisdom.
In 1993 the second production was released on full-length tape format which was named "Forever Under", also in the path of violent Thrash Metal Music and in the old Dark Angel/Kreator vein.The band continued with their thrash sound until about 1994, when they evolved into a black metal band.
In 1996 Dagon left Colombia for the US and met Incubus who joined on drums.
ANTI-GOTH 042
-Tracklist:
Disc 1
Side A 1. Anxious Death 09:17
Side B 2. Intro 01:41 instrumental 3. Low Superiority 09:01 4. Intro / End of Process 07:28
27:27
Disc 2
Side A 1. Abstract Confusion 03:00 instrumental 2. What We Want to Be 04:28 3. Wasted Importance 06:37
Side B 4. Wild Abuse 07:25 5. Artist of Illusions 07:05 6. Neurotic Depression 01:45 instrumental
30:20
-Line up:
• Jason Wilson ''Dagon'' : Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Lyrics, Songwritin
• John Santa : Drums.
• Cesar Santa : Bass.
Label: Nuclear War Now! Productions.
Picture/splatter vinyl, Limited die-hard edition to 300 copies.
Comes in a gatefold cover sleeve including an A2-size poster, two inserts, a biography card, an embroidered logo patch and a sticker.
Tracks 1 to 3: Anxious Death EP, 1990. Tracks 4 to 10: Forever Under Demo, 1993.
(P) + (C) Inquisition 1990, 1993 Licensed from Dagon/Inquisition
Tracks 1 to 3: Recorded at Paranova Estudios, Cali, Colombia, 1/1990. Tracks 4 to 10: Recorded at Armony Records.
