beaten to death

Today, it’s officially winter and while I’m no fan of cold temps, I am strangely at peace with whatever winter brings this time around. There’s something about the serenity a hard snow brings BUT where I live that won’t happen soooo. Anyway, it’s the last full week of the year which means the new release lists for the next two weeks will be slim, but still a few nuggets to be found if you take the time. This week we’ve got another new one from grinders Beaten to Death who’ve been insanely busy this year with a handful of releases, and we’ve got a goat assault from Bestial Warfare because who doesn’t like a goat assault in December? As always, there’s more below, but not many. Oh and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and to those who don’t, Merry Friday.

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Just beyond the Winter Solstice — shortest day of the year for those of you somewhat challenged by that — and new metal releases are in short(er) supply. No surprise really. But, that’s ok because we still have a few here that are more than worthy of cramming in your ear holes. What do we have? Read on to find out…

Slapstick grindcore innovators Beaten To Death return with Agronomicon and again hit us with an album that jars the senses while tugging at the funny bone – plus that album art, I’m 100% in for this one. Speaking of innovators, Veilburner continue to defy standard black and death metal with their jagged experimentations on A Sire To the Ghouls of Lunacy and the Ukraine’s Bölthorn let their viking death metal flag fly on Across the Human Path.

Since 2018 is all but in the rear view mirror, we here at Nine Circles want to thank you for continuing to stop by and see what we’re up to. There’s a ton of great outlets you can go to in order to get your metal fix but we sincerely appreciate all the visits you pay here! We all do this because we love the music and getting to share it with all of you is the icing on the cake. 2018 was a blast and 2019 will be even better. Now, get in there and taste the steel. Continue reading →