ARKAIK - "Reflection Within Dissonance"
Release Date || January 2010
Arkaik has finished recording their debut album "Reflections Within Dissonance". The Mixing is being done by Samur Khouja of Seahorse Sound Studios and will be sent to Stephano of 16 Cellar Studios for mastering. The album will consist of 10 tracks that blend brutality, technical fret work, memorable grooves, powerful vocals and much more. Expect the album to be released in January of 2010. For more info visit Myspace.com/Arkaik.
SERIAL BUTCHER - "A Crash Course in Cranium Crushing"
Release Date || TBA
A relentless, blistering killing machine has been resurrected from the darkest depths of mankind, ready to evoke a new assault upon the realm of European death metal. Drilled to kill with there brutal pummeling grooves, fast paced artillery, melodic approach and yet obstructive dissonance that will arrest your mind! "The Album was recorded at famed Berno Studios in Sweden by Henrik Larsson (Amon Amarth, The Haunted, God Dethroned, Deranged, Driller Killer, Vomitory, and more!).
THE ORDHER - " Kill the Betrayers " store now! click to buy it !
The Ordher announces new album, called “Kill The Betrayers”. Band is ready to enter the studio next May to record their second effort, which must be released in October, once more thru Unique Leader Records. In Brazil the album is gonna be released by the growing label Free Mind Records.
Artcover this time will be done by Marcelo HVC (Poisoned2Reality), who has worked with bands like Vader, Gorgoroth and Satyricon. The Ordher is already working on the pre-production of the album, which must contain 13 tracks.
VOMIT THE SOUL - " Apostles of Inexpression " store now! click to buy it !
Vomit the Soul new album entitled "Apostles of Inexpression" it's available for preorder now! The album was recorded at the 16th Cellar Studios in Rome with Stefano Morabito as producer (who did Hour of Penance last album too) while artwork was done by the italian artist Marco Hassman. The band is actually reharsing with a second guitar player , Massi , as support of the upcoming live activities. A new song entitled "Self Perception Veil" can be found here
SARCOLYTIC - " Thee Arcane Progeny "
Release Date || TBA
“Viciously executed brutal technical death metal,
inhuman vocals by the infamous artist Jon Zig, dark and
abstract riffs and punishing drumming permeat through out this premier release... The anticipation is unholy..”
(w/ members of “Disgorge” & “Images of Violence”)
w/ special guest vocals by death metal Icon Luc Lemay of Gorguts. One thee ultimate releases of the year for ULR.
DEVOLVED - " Calculated "
Release Date || TBA
”Modern technical math-metal with demented atmospheric
overtones, along with some of the heaviest breakdowns ever created”.
Mixed by Famous Producer “Neil Kernon”, whos
collaborated w/ well known artists such as
Dokken, Queensryche, Judas Priest, Nevermore & Cannibal Corpse.
Neil Kernon’s history is endless.. only making this very promising...
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Deeds of Flesh - new singer to be announced soon
Deeds of Flesh will announce new 2nd vocalist end of November.
Flesh Consumed - New Signing!
Unique Leader welcomes Flesh Consumed!
Corey from Flesh Consumed states"Ecliptic Dimensions of Suffering" is an extremely dynamic album, each track being a different dimension of brutality. We hit the studio Spring of 2010 to record our most punishing album to date. Unique Leader has produced some of the sickest death metal bands and albums of all time; we are honored to be on the ULR roster". As we here at Unique Leader are also honored to have Flesh Consumed join the label, these guys bring forth everything you can ask for in extreme/death metal.
Deivos - New Signing!
We are pleased to welcome from Poland Deivos to the ever growing army of Unique Leader bands. Poland has produced some of the best extreme metal in the scene today and Deivos is no exception. Here is a statement from the band.
"We've always had great respect for Unique Leader Records as an excellent label that puts out quality death metal, so we are extremely proud to join the league of Unique Leader bands! We're sure that with the support from Erik and his crew we will be able to get our music across and make Deivos a recognizable name to extreme metal fans worldwide. All of us are looking forward to a great cooperation with Unique Leader, starting with the release of our second album, Gospel Of Maggots in February 2010. Keep an eye for this onslaught of relentless death metal!"
ARKAIK NEWS - "Reflections Within Dissonance"
Arkaik has finished recording their debut album "Reflections Within Dissonance". The Mixing is being done by Samur Khouja of Seahorse Sound Studios and will be sent to Stephano of 16 Cellar Studios for mastering. The album will consist of 10 tracks that blend brutality, technical fret work, memorable grooves, powerful vocals and much more. Expect the album to be released in January of 2010. For more info visit Myspace.com/Arkaik.
PYREXIA NEWS - New Album Updates
Extreme metal veterans Pyrexia will begin recording their new CD "Feast of the Unholy Sacrament" in Winter 2010 at Subsonic Audio. The release will feature guest appearances from Doug Cerrito(Suffocation, Hate Eternal), Dave Culross(Malevolent Creation, Suffocation), Justin Dipinto(Mortal Decay) and Doug Bohn(Suffocation).
Also for all you recording enthusiasts be sure and check out Pyrexia's Chis Basile and Robert Shimonskis latest paperback book Pro Tools 8 Kit which gives the reader every step of the production process and all the tips, tutorials and tricks that the pros use to create perfect recordings. See more on Chris's studio and book at www.subsonicaudio.com.
HOUR OF PENANCE NEWS - Entering the studio
Hour of Penance will enter "16th Cellar" studio in Rome august 27th with Stefano Morabito as sound engineer to start tracking the instruments of their fourth yet untitled new album(announced soon) , follower of the highly acclaimed 2008's "The Vile Conception" released by the renowned Unique Leader Records.
Commented front man and guitar player Giulio Moschini : " After less then a year of songwriting we're finally ready to hit the studio and record the new album . We're very satisfied with the results of the songwriting sessions , everything went smooth and all the songs came out in a spontaneous way. We have enough material to record almost two albums but as we did with the previous album " The Vile conception" , only the best 10 songs will appear on the new opus. This time we will work with Stefano Morabito to get a more "live" approach and a more natural sound to the new album which will embrace a lot of new and different features from the past releases. I'm sure our loyal fans will not be disappointed when they hear the final result!"
More details about mixing , artwork , title and tracklist of the new H.O.P album will follow soon. Meanwhile check out the bands myspace page at www.myspace.com/hourofpenance
ARKAIK NEWS - Set for studio
Arkaik will be entering Seahorse Sound Studios July 3rd to begin recording their debut album "Reflections Within Dissonance". The album will contain 9 original tracks and cover art done by Par Oloffson. The album will be recorded and mixed by Samur Khouja of Seahorse Sound and mastered by Stefano Morabito of 16th Cellar Studios.(Hour of Penance,Fleshgod Apocalypse)The album is expected to be released later this year on Unique Leader records.For all updates, tours and information visit the official Arkaik myspace page at : www.myspace.com/arkaik."
Dawn of Azazel - New Signing!
Unique Leader are thrilled to announce the signing of long-serving New Zealand death metal tyrants DAWN OF AZAZEL to the roster for the release of their third album 'Relentless'. We expect the band to turn some heads with their unique brand of angular, dissonant extreme metal and have high expectations for the album's release. Erik Lindmark adds” Relentless will be a release that will stand the tests of time. So many unforgettable hooks and memorable song writing along with some of the most original and powerful vocals used in extreme metal today, period!!”
According to vocalist/bassist Rigel Walshe: "After months of delays and negotiations with labels, we are pleased to announce our alliance with Unique Leader Records for the release of our forthcoming third album 'Relentless'. It's an honor to be working with a label with a history of releasing some of the greatest records in the extreme metal genre, and we look forward to adding our own touch to the legacy".
The album is set for release worldwide on October 13th, with distribution through both Unique Leader and Prosthetic Records channels. Pre-order information will be available soon.
SARCOLYTIC NEWS
Sarcolytic come out with a new and permanent logo! Check out the art done none other than Jon Zig himself!
THE ORDHER NEWS
The Order are added to a massive European Tour w/ heavy weight bands
MARDUK, VADER, and FLESH APOCALYPSE. Below are dates listed of all visiting cities. See if this hits your area!!
MARDUK
VADER
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE
THE ORDHER
24.09.2009 (GER) Berlin / K17
25.09.2009 (GER) Glauchau / Alte Spinnerei
26.09.2009 (GER) Essen / Turock
27.09.2009 (HOL) Enschede / Atak
28.09.2009 (HOL) Tilburg / O13
29.09.2009 (GER) Trier / Exhaus
30.09.2009 (CH) Pratteln / Z7
01.10.2009 (GER) Munich / Backstage
02.10.2009 (GER) Lichtenfels / Stadthalle
03.10.2009 (BEL) Namur / Cinex
04.10.2009 (HOL) Leeuwarden/ Romein
05.10.2009 (GER) Bad Laasphe / Connection
06.10.2009 (GER) Darmstadt / Steinbruch Theater
07.10.2009 (FR) Sciez – Annemasse / C.A.S.
08.10.2009 (FR) Lyon / Ninkasi Kao
09.10.2009 (FR) Le Havre - ND Gravenchon / Arcade
10.10.2009 (FR) Rennes / Antipode
11.10.2009 (FR) Metz / Les Arenes
13.10.2009 (SP) Bilbao / Santana 27
14.10.2009 (SP) Madrid / Caracol
15.10.2009 (POR) Porto / Teatro Sá da Bandeira
16.10.2009 (POR) Lisbon / Incrível Almadense
17.10.2009 (SP) Sevilla / Sala Q
18.10.2009 (SP) Valencia / Durango
20.10.2009 (SP) Barcelona / Salamandra 1
21.10.2009 (FR) Toulouse / Ramier
22.10.2009 (ITA) Arese - Bergamo / Soundtrack
23.10.2009 (ITA) Genzano di Roma / Palarockness
24.10.2009 (ITA) Pinarella di Cervia - Ravenna / Rock Planet
25.10.2009 (SLO) Ljubljana / Gala Hala INFECTED DISARRAY NEWS
Infected Disarray - "Disseminating Obscenity " In store now! click to buy it!
The new INFECTED DISARRAY entitled "Disseminating Obscenity " is out, and now available!! Pick yourself up a copy and order one now!!
Listeners must prepare themselves for an unrelenting onslaught of oppressive blastbeats, guttural vocals, complex arrangements and frantic riffing. A sickly stink permeates as the band wallow in the fetid reality of degeneracy, alternately ejaculating bursts of crushing death metal and violent grind. Drink in the foulness and take care to wash your hands when finished!
-2 More ULR signings!-
Devolved - New Signing!
Unique Leader signs Devolved, Australia, to 2 cd deal. Here is a statement from the band:
"We are very proud to announce that we have officially joined forces with one of Extreme Metals 'label giants', Unique Leader! All of us in DEVOLVED have been long-time fans of Unique Leader Records and many of the bands on their roster since the label began. So we are honored to become part of such a respected force in the Metal industry. Label owner Erik has been at the forefront of the extreme music scene for some time now, both as a musician and label owner, so we look forward to working with him to take DEVOLVED to the next level and onward to the Metal masses! Unique Leader will release our 'Calculated' album world-wide on August 25th. The cd is currently being mixed by famed Producer / Engineer Neil Kernon (Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Nevermore, Deicide, Queensryche, Judas Priest) and mastered by Alan Douches (Sepultura, Unearth, Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, God Forbid). The release of 'Calculated' will be followed up with extensive touring throughout the USA and internationally. We will also be recording a second album with Unique Leader which will be set for a 2010 release. For all updates, tours and information visit the official DEVOLVED myspace page here
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Execration - New Signing!
Unique Leader signs Execration, Here is a statement from Colin :
"All of us in Execration thank Erik for the opportunity to become part of the Unique Leader Records roster. We have been writting material for the second coming full length entitled Acceptence of Zero Existence for a few months and will continue putting together new material until we hit the studio near the end of this year.....look for the new album to be out late 09 early 2010 We beleive that this is the best move for Execration at this time and we know that we will definitely get the exposure that we need. We are very exited to work with Unique Leader Records and look foward to getting our music out there as much as possible. For updates and news on Execration go to Execration's Myspace
Serial Butcher New signing!
UniqueLeader Records welcomes Serial Butcher to the horde.
"A relentless, blistering killing machine has been resurrected from the darkest depths of mankind, ready to evoke a new assault upon the realm of European death metal. Drilled to kill with there brutal pummeling grooves, fast paced artillery, melodic approach and yet obstructive dissonance that will arrest your mind! "
EXTIRPATING EUROPE 2009 TOUR DATES
UNMERCIFUL - usa
INSIDIOUS DECREPANCY - usa
DESPISE - czech republic
by LACERATED ENEMY recs*booking
www.laceratedenemy.com
17.4. Milano (Legend 54) – ITALY – Tattoo Deathfest
18.4. Sursee (Kulturwerk 118) – SWITZERLAND
19.4. Dornbirn (kulturcafe schlachthaus) – AUSTRIA
20.4. Vienna (Escape) – AUSTRIA
21.4. Kosice (Collosseum Club) – SLOVAKIA
22.4. Banska Bystrica (Club 77) – SLOVAKIA
23.4. Brno (Brooklyn) – CZECH REPUBLIC
24.4. Wermelskirchen (AJZ Bahndam) – GERMANY
25.4. Houten (Chipolata) – HOLLAND – Houten Deathfest
26.4. Gent (Frontline) – BELGIUM
28.4. Toulouse (Le Dollar) – FRANCE
29.4. Santander (Sala Heaven d.c.) – SPAIN
30.4. Barroselas – PORTUGAL – SWR fest
01.5. Sevilla (Sala Q) – SPAIN – HateFest
02.5. Tarragona (Sala Zero) – SPAIN
NEW SIGNING! Please welcome Arkaik from Riverside, CA to UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS! Read blog for more information.
Hour of Penance Supporting Vital Remains in Europe
Hour of Penance will be the support act for the upcoming Vital Remains european tour. "American death metal beasts VITAL REMAINS
have finally confirmed their long awaited headlining European tournee. "Icons Of Evil Tour 2009" is being planned for April/ May and
will contain about 30 gigs as well as some appearances on European summer festivals. For this tour the band will team up with two
renowned death metal monsters, Italian HOUR OF PENANCE (who released their newest album "The Vile Conception" a few months
ago) and New Zealand's DAWN OF AZAZEL. For all death metal diehard fans it's gonna be a killer package! We are still looking for
one more band who could join this deadly team. The tour schedule will be announced soon. Stay tuned! (09.02.2009)"
New Signing! Please welcome Sarcolytic (Austin,TX) to the Unique Leader Records front line!!
Here is a statement from drummer Ricky Myers.
We are very excited to have signed a two album deal and to become apart of the Unique Leader Family. Erik has been in this business
for years and has an understanding the way the underground works that's why we believe this was the best deal for us overall. We will
be entering the studio June 1st to record our full length debut album "An Arcane Progeny" due out this summer with excessive touring
shortly after. We look forward to working with Erik and Unique Leader on spreading Sarcolytic to the masses.
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2 More New Signings Unique Leader Records proudly presents Infected Disarray from the UK and Vomit the Soul from Italy
to the front line of the Unique Leader army.
New Signing!! Unique Leader is proud to announce Condemned from San Diego, CA. Brutal Technical Death Metal
www.myspace.com/condemnedmetal
Hi that’s cool to support us, and welcome in our electric universe for a good amount of rock'n'roll energy…We hope that we can count on you to spread the news…if you have any questions we’re here for you, don ‘t hesitate…And see you soon…Rock n roll is the way ;)
HEY ERIC YOU SGNED A GREAT BAND ...SERIAL BUTCHER..... AWESOME TRACKS THANKS FOR BRINGING SOMETHING NEW TO THE SCENE FINALY HAHA ....YOU HAVE THE GREATEST LABEL ON THIS SICKENING EARTH MUCH RESPECT......GOREWHORES AND WEED
"Glorious Times: A Pictorial of the Death Metal Scene (1984 - 1991)" is now available to pre-order for a limited time directly from the editors after which it can be purchased (at a higher cost) through cm distro.
Extremely limited TO 150 COPIES ONLY- each book will be hand numbered - 152 pages of FULL COLOUR 8.5 X 11 !!
Think of it as a family photo album for the death metal scene of that era. Inside the book you will find many never before seen pictures coupled with personal tales (personal memories and stories, not the same crap that's been retold in interview after interview) from the bands, 'zine and other notables of the era.
A book like this has never been made before and may never be made again so get it while you can.
For a full list of the bands in the book go to www.myspace.com/glorioustimesdeathbook
For a brief time the book will is being made available for the rock bottom price of $36 US dollars (for north american orders, postage included) and $39 US dollars (rest of world, postage included), make payments through paypal to glorioustimesdeathbook@gmail.com - it's that simple, just enter the email address an it's on the way.
After a brief period the rates will rise to match what CM distro will charge, so be sure to place your order now at this discounted rate. wholesale rates are available for orders of 5 or more, if interested send an email to glorioustimesdeathbook@gmail.com to inquire about those rates.
Deeds of Flesh - new singer to be announced soon
Flesh Consumed - New Signing!
Deivos - New Signing!
Hour of Penance will enter "16th Cellar" studio in Rome august 27th with Stefano Morabito as sound engineer to start tracking the instruments of their fourth yet untitled new album(announced soon) , follower of the highly acclaimed 2008's "The Vile Conception" released by the renowned Unique Leader Records.
Arkaik will be entering Seahorse Sound Studios July 3rd to begin recording their debut album "Reflections Within Dissonance". The album will contain 9 original tracks and cover art done by Par Oloffson. The album will be recorded and mixed by Samur Khouja of Seahorse Sound and mastered by Stefano Morabito of 16th Cellar Studios.(Hour of Penance,Fleshgod Apocalypse)The album is expected to be released later this year on Unique Leader records.For all updates, tours and information visit the official Arkaik myspace page at : www.myspace.com/arkaik."
Dawn of Azazel - New Signing!
The Order are added to a massive European Tour w/ heavy weight bands
MARDUK, VADER, and FLESH APOCALYPSE. Below are dates listed of all visiting cities. See if this hits your area!!
Infected Disarray - "Disseminating Obscenity "
Execration - New Signing!
Serial Butcher New signing!
UniqueLeader Records welcomes Serial Butcher to the horde.
"A relentless, blistering killing machine has been resurrected from the darkest depths of mankind, ready to evoke a new assault upon the realm of European death metal. Drilled to kill with there brutal pummeling grooves, fast paced artillery, melodic approach and yet obstructive dissonance that will arrest your mind! "
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