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Album Review: Malokarpatan – Vertumnus Caesar

If you’ve never delved into the mystic world of MALOKARPATAN before, I strongly advise you to do so. Vertumnus Caesar is a perfect entry point for getting to know this extremely quirky metal band from Slovakia. Their sound has echoes of many of the giants of the past, yet it still manages to be its own animal, with a completely singular identity. These guys really do sound like they’ve come from a different time and place. They are deeply steeped in the lore of Central Europe and their lyrics and song titles are all in jaw-breaking Slovakian that I will […]

VIRCOLAC, SPITE, and SACRILEGIA join together for U.S. tour, announce dates

Invictus Productions, in conspiracy with Black Vomit Propaganda, announces the Seven Dates Of Heresy U.S. East Coast Tour with VIRCOLAC, SPITE, and SACRILEGIA! This marks the first time both VIRCOLAC and SACRILEGIA spread their wings over the North American continent, particularly the US East Coast. Bringing SPITE on board adds another barb to their collective attack, which sees the unity of black, death, and thrashing speed metal on display for U.S. audiences. Kicking off Saturday, May 16th at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn and finishing at Maryland Deathfest on May 24th, the full list of confirmed dates are as follows: […]

Malokarpatan – Krupinské Ohne album art reveal, pre-order & release info

We reveal the cover of the forthcoming Malokarpatan album Krupinské Ohne, which will be out officially on Friday March 21st! The artwork was created by Matúš S. Durcík, aka, Svjatogor, a graphic designer and artist from Slovakia who was chosen to represent the historical themes throughout the new album. Says guitarist Adam of the artist and artwork, “I wanted to work with Svjatogor already when having the album concept set, as his personal style works wonderfully with the historical topic of the record and gives it a feeling of an old book rediscovered after gathering dust somewhere within lost archives. […]

OMEGAVORTEX to release debut album through INVICTUS and Deathworx next year

Invictus Productions announces that it shall release OMEGAVORTEX’s debut album, Black Abomination Spawn, with Deathworx in the coming year. Invictus shall handle the digipack CD version while Deathworx shall handle the vinyl version. Artwork for the album will be created by Henry Mann – an utmost evil abomination. “Both labels feature some of our favorite extreme metal artists, so no further need of namedropping is necessary,” a statement from the band reads. OMEGAVORTEX’s Black Abomination Spawn is expected for international release during the first quarter of 2020. The band have just returned from the studio having re-recorded drums and will […]

MALOKARPATAN reveal details of third album – to be released by INVICTUS / AJNA on March 20th, 2020

Today, Slovakian metal monks MALOKARPATAN announce details regarding their highly anticipated third album, to be titled Krupinské ohne (The Fires Of Krupina). MALOKARPATAN will be entering Dark Ceremonies Studio, Hostivar, Prague, Czech Republic in October to commence recordings for their third full-length album, Krupinské ohne (The Fires Of Krupina). The album will be released on March 20th, 2020 on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats via Invictus Productions once again in conjunction with their US allies at The Ajna Offensive. The band will be performing a release show with Cult of Fire on March 21st in Prague. In conjunction […]

Malokarpatan, Vircolac, Goatcraft & Sacrilegia Eastern Tour: Nov 21-24

Invictus Productions in association with Etrurian Legion present:Unleashed On The East: Witchcraft, Warlocks & Werewolves Malokarpatan, Vircolac, Goatcraft & Sacrilegia Eastern Tour – November 2019 Thursday November 21st, Black Winter Festival, Gliwice, Poland [Event Page]Friday November 22nd, Underdogs, Prague, Czech [Event Page]Saturday November 23rd, Budapest, Hungary (event & venue info TBA)Sunday November 24th, Randal Club, Bratislava, Slovakia [Event Page] MALOKARPATAN OnlineSACRILEGIA OnlineVIRCOLAC OnlineGOATCRAFT Online Invictus Productions Online