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RUTTOKOSMOS were one of the great "what if?"s of Finnish black metal. The band formed sometime in 2003 and released the five-song Ja minä näin kuoleman demo in 2006 and then the six-song Kärsimys demo a year later. Afterward, nothing was heard from RUTTOKOSMOS ever again. Only one member concurrently played in Divina Inferis, and the other two members either disappeared or played pseudonymously in other bands. In 2021, WEREWOLF compiled both demos onto one massive compilation, (re)introducing RUTTOKOSMOS to a newer generation starved for authentic mysticism in black metal, with the cryptic suggestion that a debut album may someday or decade arrive.

Emerging from the shadows of obscurity, "I.B.L.I.S." marks the inaugural full-length release from the enigmatic entity known as BAPHORATOR. With few details known about this anonymous group, BAPHORATOR released an eponymous demo of chaotic bestial black metal in 2023 to much underground acclaim. This new offering further refines the craft displayed on the demo, delivering an unrelenting onslaught of malevolent war metal with a suffocating, grim atmosphere. This record was completely improvised, creating a raw spontaneity akin to the first BESTIAL SUMMONING demo. Taking influence from classic black death metal of the 80s and early 90s, BAPHORATOR channels the lunar chaos of Finnish legends BEHERIT, the muscular violence of Brazil’s IMPURITY, and the arcane malevolence of South East Asian groups ABHORER and RATOR. “IBLIS” is the rare record that truly epitomizes the evil inherent in black death war metal art, with no recourse allowed for the sensitive listener. A sonic representation of hell, BAPHORATOR is a standout release of 2024.

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE

1. Advocatus Diaboli 01:58
2. Divine Abortion 09:38
3. Grey 11:24
4. Turning Purple in the Dark 04:40
5. Radiance 04:29
6. Void 15:54

1. Enemy of Humanity
2. Demoness of Whores
3. Ritual Misanthropic (edit)
4. Ghost Unholy
5. As the Warmth Leaves Her Body
6. Black Monolithic
7. Punishment Made Flesh
8. Idol of Fear
9. Transilvanian Hunger

1. Arson Cult
2. Sovereign Misanthropy
3. Choir of Damnation
4. At Darkest Night
5. Pest
6. Dying Dream
7. From the Solitude Veil
8. Season of Shadows
9. My Lady Princess of Hell (Songe D'Enfer cover)

Unaware Prediction, the new three track EP from Italian artist Howling in the Fog, features an acoustic guitar based instrumental, the sixteen minute title track and an additional bonus track. The complete release wraps a shroud of cold melancholy around the listener for more than 28 minutes. Superb work from a promising young artist!

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