HESPERION "Живим... / Who Alive..." /CD/
April, 27 2017 

The debut full-length album by Ukrainian Progressive Heavy/Power Metal band.
"Who Alive..." is a result of years of work creating complete and harmonious music. Album includes seven unique compositions that span different eras, different philosophy and different worldview. Strong and philosophical lyrics forcing empathise and think about ordinaress of life and will not leave anyone indifferent.
Each song, whether it is a fast "action" or an epic ballad, is a unique creation that tells its story both with words and music. An amazing combination of Heavy/Power and Progressive Metal with its unpredictable turns, successfully represents music themes from 17th century to modern times.
Recommended for fans of: Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Royal Hunt, King Diamond, Iron Maiden, Labyrinth, Aria, Vision Divine and other!
Total Metal Records, 2017 (TMR029-136).

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"Who Alive..." by HESPERION (Official teaser):

CD release date:
Ukraine: 27.04.2017; Japan: 28.04.2017; UK/Europe: 05.05.2017; North & South America: 19.05.2017
Digital release date:
Worldwide: 05.05.2017; North & South America: 19.05.2017

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DARK MINISTRY "The Sermon Begins" /Digital EP/
March 30, 2017

Formed in August 2015 by ex- Exciter drummer Rik Charron, whose resume includes almost 20 years with legendary Canadian band, with five of their albums under his belt, this is the debut release of a new-born band Dark Ministry. In total, this heavy, extreme Thrash Metal band consists of dueling guitarists Max Neckshredder and David Tyo, the sonic assault of bassist Carlo Cote, extreme aggression vocalist Tyler Knapp, and aggressive, pounding attack of drummer Rik Charron.
The band traverses around a number of sub-genres, keeping things solid in a Traditional Heavy Metal format while occasionally veering into the Speed/Thrash or Groove Metal platforms. Riffs are sharp and aggressive. The voice of Tyler Knapp has one of those barking deliveries with aggression and old-school Hardcore singing (think Agnostic Front and D.R.I.).
The opener, “Killing Machine”, has a vicious, venomous attack, a charging guitar line with the vocals snarling against the arrangement in a classic back and forth Groove/Thrash arrangement that again hearkens back to the 1980’s with a lot of Anvil/ Exciter textures. Rik flexes more of his double bass proficiency and old Exciter speed on the follow up “Voodoo Sacrifice”, the main riff and changes, in line with Metallica meets Pantera. The exotic twin guitar lines make “Blood Driven” an easy highlight, the rhythm section works in line with straightforward Judas Priest power while the lead break has a lot of crazy bends and squeals to heighten the energy factor.
EP has already been heard on internet and FM stations in nine different countries around the world and sixteen in the United States. This EP is sure to please even the most heaviest and hardened Metal appetites. Mike Usifer, founder of Prime Evil, had a few words to say about Dark Ministry's music: "These songs kill! Awesome Extreme Thrash, heavy, I love it!". Maxxxwell Carlisle, guitarist for Hellion says: "These guys are going to make some serious waves in the Metal scene. The whole band is dripping with intensity and that perfect in-your-face Metal attitude!".
And now the time is come for the official release of "The Sermon Begins", which features three songs from upcoming debut album! Get ready for some heavy, hard hitting Metal!!
Total Metal Records, 2017 (TMR030-137/DT).

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Digital release date:
Worldwide: 30.03.17

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DESERT NEAR THE END "Theater Of War" /Pit-Art CD/
August, 25 2016

The album features band's most extreme approach musically and acts as a bridge between their mid 90's Power/Thrash Metal influences and the most Extreme elements of today's Metal.
The unique nature of this album is that it doesn't fit in any genre exclusively, it stands on many worlds and doesn't serve under one banner. It combines epic and dramatic musical structures with ultra fast drumming and aggressive vocals in order to bring the story behind the lyrics to life.
Because "Theater Of War" is a concept album, it is the final chapter of the trilogy the band began to unfold with their debut album. It's a story about absolutes and how they enslave people with their blinding light. The story of "a chosen one" who chooses to be an example and not a messiah, to become a "mortal sun" whose light guides and not only blinds.
For fans of Blind Guardian, Kreator... etc., as well as fans of all mid-Brutal & Extreme Metal styles! Also Recommended for every one who sees the last 25 years of Metal as a whole entity!!
Total Metal Records, 2016 (TMR028-129).

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"Theater Of War" by DESERT NEAR THE END (Official teaser):

CD release date:

Ukraine/Greece: 25.08.2016; Japan: 26.08.2016; UK/Europe: 09.09.2016; North & South America: 07.10.2016

Digital release date:

Worldwide: 09.09.2016; North & South America: 07.10.2016

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DIVINE WEEP "Tears Of The Ages" /CD/
July, 14 2016

Official worldwie release of the second full-length album by Polish Heavy/Power Metal band.
Recorded from March until September 2015, the album consists of 10 tracks in classic Heavy/Power Metal style. Drums were recorded in the renowned Hertz Studio, which works with world's leading Metal bands (Vader, Behemoth, Decapitated), while guitars, bass and vocals were recorded in Dobra 12 Studio, supervised by Piotr Polak. The album was mixed and mastered in Hertz Studio as well.
An interesting bit is definitely the guest appearance of Wojciech Hoffmann from the band Turbo on the title track. The musician, an icon of Polish Rock and Metal scene, played an exceptional solo, which certainly gives the song an additional bite.
"Tears Of The Ages" it's 50 minutes of real Metal music comprising tradition and modernity. Strong but melodic riffs along the lines of the genre classics like Iron Maiden, Saxon and Judas Priest. The sound is modern, powerful and elaborate, carrying the echoes of the pioneers' heirs, such as Primal Fear. Each piece is complemented by a number of juicy solos, and high-pitched melodic vocals are a flagship of this material. If we add fantasy themed and existential lyrics, then we receive a full picture of a varied, feisty and ambitious album!
This is a great album with rapid fire drums and shredding guitar solos that leaves you wanting more!!
Highly recommended for fans of: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Primal Fear and Helloween!!!
Total Metal Records, 2015 (TMR027-128). 

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"Tears Of The Ages" by DIVINE WEEP (Official teaser):

CD release date:

Ukraine/Poland: 14.07.2016; Japan: 15.07.2016; UK/Europe: 05.08.2016; North & South America: 09.09.2016

Digital release date:

Worldwide: 05.08.2016; North & South America: 09.09.2016

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The second EP by Belarusian Technical Progressive Post-Thrash Metal band.
The band continued style of its previous release and introduced to the Metal community original mixture in the spirit of Prong, Voivod, Soundgarden and Megadeth.
The sound became more melodic and more Thrashy, superbly combining styles like Thrash, Psychedelic, Grunge and Groove Metal.
Total Metal Records, 2016 (TMR026-127/DT).

Tracklist:
1. Chicken Hell 03:02
2. Flower Logic 03:31
3. Before 03:31
4. Bet and Win 04:47
5. Lost Dog 03:09

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Release date: 23.06.2016 (worldwide).

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