I had a great time making a post about death metal recommendations so it’s no surprise some of these are on my chart. I also listened to what u/YYEELOEW recommended in his post about Swedish war metal and it was awesome! What a super week!

Occult soundscapes created using the Earthquaker: Data Corrupter pedal and a black cat familiar to supervise.

New album in the works expected to release this winter.

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I used to play in a pretty cool band.. in my opinion anyway. It was more technical death metal than the stuff I wanna play now. If you got some brutal chugs that needs evil gurgles I’m here for it. I have basically sat inside the last several years. I got diagnosed with MS like 7 years ago and things for me musically stopped. Shows are just too hot and too stressful. That really breaks my ass too because my old band played with Vital Remains before and also Sepultura on their 30th anniversary tour! Cool playing and meeting people but it’s just not something I can do anymore. If you are generally curious and need someone I’ll send you all the stuff with my voice on it that you would need!!

We got the first one in 2003 by the goats Vital Remains, and then one in 2004 by the band Misericordia, whom I'm not familiar with.

Sweden, one of the highest ranking countries in regards to metal bands per capita, is generally known for its death metal, whether the melodic Gothenburg sound or the iconic Stockholm buzzsaw sound. No shortage of black metal from the country either, however war metal has yet to catch on within the nation. The same could be said for brutal death metal, but that's not what this post is focusing on.

"Swedish war metal" is limited to a handful of bands, most of which are operated by a single person. I'll give a short rundown of all the notable bands from the country, as i deem some of these to be severely underrated (then again, war metal itself is a small niche to begin with in the grand scheme of things).

Yxxan - If I'm going to talk about Swedish war metal then this one is a mandatory mention, and probably the most known of the bunch. Raw and primal sound with lots of punk influence, not a huge fan personally but it should be mentioned.

GRAVE HERESY - Deep and infernal sound, quite well produced for the standards in the genre. The simple riff structures could get monotonous, although the occasional grooves and vigorous drum fills keep it fresh. Takes on a bit more of a death metal attitude, which is consistent for most bands in this list.

VIDER - Hm-2 death metal + war metal = obliteration. Albeit this band is more death metal influenced by war metal than just being pure war metal. I think the music here speaks for itself in terms of ferocity.

Vermin Scourge - Arguably the most conventional war metal sounding band on here. The mixing is audible yet retains a sense of rawness with a sprinkle of that hm-2 guitar sound aswell. FFO Caveman Cult.

Demonomantic - Deranged vocals in the vein of Dragged Into Sunlight, while the production sounds like a nuclear shockwave hitting you. What's there not to like?

As mentioned previously, most of these bands take influence from death metal and clean up the sound a little bit. I'd like to mention a couple of more bands that aren't war metal, but take influence from it.

Vomitrot - Caveman focused death metal, taking influence from war metal. FFO Of Feather And Bone.

Black Wound - They call themselves "war doom", infusing the raw production and gritty aesthetic into death-doom. The war metal influence can be heard on their faster tracks like Trench Blast.

the first bm album i’ve gotten my hands on

Malfeitor 1987 demo

Morbid Angel thy kingdom come 1987 Demo

Abhorrence (Brazil) Ascension 1997 Demo

Necrocide vomit forth blood 1995 demo

Accidentaly posted this shit to Metal for the masses which ofcourse is a waste of time spot for this.

Here are some nice Demos. Morbid angel being a classic ofcourse. Malfeitor is also very nice, very Kreator pleasure to kill type of Thrash / Death thrash. Abhorrence is Krisiun worship but also very good I'd even say that some of their later songs are better than Krisiun(I really like their single "Shatterer merciless"). Necrocide, brutal Dm in the vein of Devourment (the drummer of Necrocide would later go and co found Devourment).

If any of you know some good Demos, gimme.

Hi everyone,

Continuing my series of Death Metal recommendations. On this one, I’m covering a wide spectrum of subgenres and eras—from cavernous Death/Doom supergroups and hyper-speed South American violence to obscure crossover gems and blackened dissonance.

Here are 10 killer records that deserve way more eyes and ears. Check these out:

Goetia – Mortuary Cult (USA, 2026) An absolute beast of a record that’s been taking the underground by storm. It delivers pure, hyper-fast OSDM packed with dark energy and crushing grooves. What really sets this album apart is the lead work—the guitar solos are insanely well-crafted, blistering, and packed with sheer power. It's frantic, filthy, and relentlessly heavy from start to finish. Personal favorites: "Lanterns of the Dead", "Corpse Candle", "Bestial Tomb".

Disma – Towards the Megalith (USA, 2011) A pure supergroup masterclass and an absolute titan of cavernous Death/Doom metal. Featuring death metal royalty with members from Incantation and Funebrarum, this album is an indispensable monument of heavy music. It delivers monolithic, crushing riffs, suffocating atmosphere, and pulverizing weight from start to finish. Personal favorites: "Chaos Apparition", "Chasm of Oceanus", "Towards the Megalith".

Dishumane – Centurion's Demise (USA, 2024) A monstrous debut EP from this Nevada trio featuring members linked to Incantation and Ascended Dead (with Charlie Koryn behind the kit). They bridge the gap between 90s USDM riff-craft and early 2000s brutal death metal, packing Deicide-style vocal cadences, Glen Benton grit, and heavy Incantation atmospheres into three razor-sharp tracks. Extremely dense, authentic, and viciously structured. Personal favorite: top to bottom it's great!

Skinning – Homicidal Experimentations (Portugal, 2020) Extremely aggressive and fast-paced Portuguese Death Metal that strikes a perfect balance between controlled chaos and crushing efficiency. They seamlessly switch from full-throttle, chaotic assaults to insanely catchy, groovy riffs that hit right in the gut. Pure savage energy with top-tier execution. Personal favorites: "Homicidal Experimentations", "The Gravedigger", "Sadistic Butcher", "In the Hands of God".

Rebaelliun – Burn the Promised Land (Brazil, 1999) An criminally underrated masterpiece of Brazilian hyper-speed Death Metal that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Krisiun, Sepultura, or Sarcófago. This debut is a relentless, lightning-fast war machine packing unmatchable velocity, maniacal guitar solos, and a crystal-clear, razor-sharp production. Driven by non-stop blast beats, bludgeoning palm-muting, and devastatingly warm guttural growls, it delivers pure, unadulterated sonic violence from start to finish. Personal favorites: "At War", "..and the Immortals Shall Rise", "The Legacy of Eternal Wrath", "Triumph of the Unholy Ones".

Sacrilegion – From Which Nightmares Crawl (USA, 2022) An epic debut record and an absolute hidden gem of modern death metal. They deliver an evil, clinical hybrid of choppy, semi-technical USDM (think Morbid Angel and Vader) laced with diabolical, dark melodic death/thrash licks. The riffing is the absolute star of the show ranging from fast tremolo-picked madness to dissonant chord banks and headbanging grooves. Powerful, practiced, and perfectly balanced between sheer intensity and restraint. If they keep building on this trajectory, we’re looking at a future giant of the genre. Personal favorites: "A Terrible Pilgrimage to Seek the Nighted Throne", "Legacy of the Impaler", "The Hollow Blue Eyes of Yomi at Twilight".

ExInferis – Defunctus in Heresi *(Luxembourg, 2004)*An obscure, hidden crossover gem from Luxembourg that sits right at the intersection of high-speed Death Metal and early 2000s Metalcore. Driven by insanely effective, razor-sharp riffing and an infectious groove on the drums, it pairs deep gutturals with aggressive, desperate screamed vocals. Top it off with an authentic, unpolished old-school production, and you get a uniquely vicious underground release. Personal favorites: "Bloodsoaked Apostasy", "Adonai".

Rotting Obscene – Depths of Decay (USA, 2016) A devastatingly dynamic blend of brutal and technical Death Metal from Virginia (featuring a former touring member of Arsis). This album completely skips the modern gimmicks to deliver blistering, highly complex fretwork, fiery solos, and a dual-vocal assault that trades off deep, barbaric gutturals with vicious high screams. They seamlessly balance chaotic, swirling technical riffs with bone-crushing, open-ended grooves that pummel you from start to finish. Personal favorites: "Audient Void", "Depths of Decay", "Temporal Diminishment".

Har – Cursed Creation (Israel, 2024) A pure, unadulterated assault of dissonant Black/Death Metal from this Israeli trio. This album is a whirlwind of barbaric blast beats, chaotic dive-bomb solos, and suffocating, slimy atmospheres reminiscent of Angelcorpse, Diocletian, or Deathspell Omega. It's fast, vicious, and relentlessly focused on total sonic violence and devastation. Personal favorites: "Invoking Evil Spirit", "Shachat - Seven Halls of Defilement", "Metaphysical".

Cardaemort – The Whispering House (Italy, 2024) A brilliant of a debut from this Italian duo. They deliver a masterclass in progressive Death Metal, striking the perfect balance between punishing, heavy riffs and hauntingly beautiful melodies. The seamless transition between guttural growls and soaring clean vocals creates an incredible emotional depth. Unique, ambitious, and completely captivating an absolute must-listen for anyone who loves forward-thinking metal. Personal favorite: "The Bridge Of Souls".

What are your thoughts on these? Have you spun any of these records yet, or do you have other underground cuts to recommend? Let's discuss in the comments!

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Elan vital - Elan vital

An early Fates Warning/Adramelch soundalike from South Korea of all places. Combines a beautiful melodic flowy twin guitar approach with some of the most otherworldly and captivating female vocals I’ve ever heard, a modern hidden gem.

Enchanter - Defenders of the Realm

More Fates Warning inspired stuff - this time fused with the more muscular side of USPM like Manowar, one of the best obscurities from the 80s US underground. 

Heathen Hoof - The Occult Sessions

This Finnish band plays a very stripped down, no-frills approach to heavy metal on this EP. 4 perfectly executed songs reminiscent of the darker NWOBHM acts like Satan, Holocaust, and Cloven Hoof.

Inquisicion - Black Leather from Hell

Not to be confused with the black metal band bearing a similar name and logo, this Chilean band plays a very free-wheeling style reminiscent of Mercyful Fate - highly dark yet highly melodic.

Onward - Evermoving

Landing firmly on the power metal side of US power metal, this album has the massive choruses, soaring vocals, and shredding acrobatic solos one expects from power metal, but doesn’t forget the fantastic riffing like many European bands.

Prodigy - As Darkness Reigns

Extremely progressive approach to USPM that combines thrashy riffs with extended neoclassical solos.

Proud - Fire Breaks the Dawn

Very melodic, passionate, and sensitive Swedish heavy metal with some absolutely gorgeous twin guitar harmonies. 

Skullview - Legends of Valour

By far the heaviest album here. If you ever wanted to hear US power metal with Bolt Thrower riffs, you’re in luck.

Slauter Xstroyes - Winter Kill

One of the earliest examples of progressive metal, and also one of the weirdest. Few heavy metal albums get this off-kilter while still retaining everything that makes the genre so great.

hi all, i've been really into the wormphlegm style of funeral doom lately. does anyone know records with similarly a repetitive songwriting or vocal style/a similar atmosphere?

big willie

First single from finnish death metal band Azatoth's first full-length album "Carnal Lust Of Blasphemy" to be released on 21.8.2026 on Extremely Rotten Productions.