WARHAMMER skivene reutgis
- Posted on 13-07-2008
Label:
Metal Mind
Any black metal enthusiast will surely recall the date of March 7th, 1984. This was the day when Hellhammer’s most prominent work – “Apocalyptic Raids” – was officially released in Europe. The short, four-track EP is to this day considered a masterpiece of dirty and dark sound, conjoining the best elements of black, doom and thrash metal. While Hellhammer disbanded shortly after this release (with two members forming another black metal icon – Celtic Frost), their legacy did not die… Ten years later a young group of devoted fans decided to bring back the legend and form the ultimate tribute band to the mighty Hellhammer – Warhammer.
Metal Mind Productions proudly presents re-release of the four Warhammer albums: “Towards the Chapter of Chaos”, “Deathchrist”, “The Doom Messiah” and “Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse”.
“Towards the Chapter of Chaos”
The first rehearsal recordings proved that the band had enough talent and charisma to keep the Hellhammer flame burning. In 1997 the group released a five-track demo tape called “Towards the Chapter of Chaos”. The immense resemblance to the Scandinavian black metal icon shocked the entire metal scene and brought the band as many fans as enemies. New edition includes 1 bonus track.
The first rehearsal recordings proved that the band had enough talent and charisma to keep the Hellhammer flame burning. In 1997 the group released a five-track demo tape called “Towards the Chapter of Chaos”. The immense resemblance to the Scandinavian black metal icon shocked the entire metal scene and brought the band as many fans as enemies. New edition includes 1 bonus track.
“Deathchrist”
Their second album “Deathchrist” from 1999 strengthened their position as one of Germany’s most valuable underground metal acts. To produce this album, the band used specific equipment they gathered for years – all in order to achieve the proper sound that would bring them even closer to Hellhammer. With “Deathchrist” they definitely reached their goal – the album sounded like it was recorded back in the 80’s, bringing back the same raw and unpolished style. Reviewers instantly begun comparing the LP’s content to old Hellhammer recordings – the opening song “This Graveyard Earth” was supposed to be a new version of “The Third Of The Storms”, while “Defy The Dark” was seen as another “Triumph Of Death”. But despite all the comparisons, it was clear that Warhammer was something much more serious than a mere Hellhamer clone.
Their second album “Deathchrist” from 1999 strengthened their position as one of Germany’s most valuable underground metal acts. To produce this album, the band used specific equipment they gathered for years – all in order to achieve the proper sound that would bring them even closer to Hellhammer. With “Deathchrist” they definitely reached their goal – the album sounded like it was recorded back in the 80’s, bringing back the same raw and unpolished style. Reviewers instantly begun comparing the LP’s content to old Hellhammer recordings – the opening song “This Graveyard Earth” was supposed to be a new version of “The Third Of The Storms”, while “Defy The Dark” was seen as another “Triumph Of Death”. But despite all the comparisons, it was clear that Warhammer was something much more serious than a mere Hellhamer clone.
“The Doom Messiah”
Warhammer’s third album, “The Doom Messiah” (released in 2000), proved that the group were worthy of reanimating the “ancient deathnoize” style… While some critics didn’t see a point in bringing back the vile Hellhammer stylistic, fans were certain – Warhammer was the next big thing on the contemporary metal scene, bringing a true ‘blast from the past’ that swept away all posers and metal-wannabes. New edition includes 3 bonus tracks!
Warhammer’s third album, “The Doom Messiah” (released in 2000), proved that the group were worthy of reanimating the “ancient deathnoize” style… While some critics didn’t see a point in bringing back the vile Hellhammer stylistic, fans were certain – Warhammer was the next big thing on the contemporary metal scene, bringing a true ‘blast from the past’ that swept away all posers and metal-wannabes. New edition includes 3 bonus tracks!
“Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse”
Their fourth full-length album was released when the group was going through some serious tensions. Still, “Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse” (2001) managed to live up to the legacy, bringing another dose of classic annihilation. Although many reviewers pointed out several references to early Celtic Frost, Warhammer remained true to their formula and delivered their most mature release yet.
Their fourth full-length album was released when the group was going through some serious tensions. Still, “Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse” (2001) managed to live up to the legacy, bringing another dose of classic annihilation. Although many reviewers pointed out several references to early Celtic Frost, Warhammer remained true to their formula and delivered their most mature release yet.
All four titles will be available in a new digipak edition limited to 2000 numerated copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. The release date is set up for 28th July 2008 in Europe and 30th September 2008 in USA (via MVD).
Warhammer“Deathchrist” (remastered)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1200 DG
Barcode: 5907785032965
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: black metal
Release date: 28.07.2008 Europe / 30.09.2008 USA
Tracklist:
1. This Graveyard Earth
2. Mankind's Darkest Day
3. The Thorn Of Damnation
4. Deathchrist
5. The Capacity Of Tragic
6. Defy The Dark
7. The Demon's Breed
8. Among The Dead
9. The Tempter Of Destruction
10. The Realm Of Torment
2. Mankind's Darkest Day
3. The Thorn Of Damnation
4. Deathchrist
5. The Capacity Of Tragic
6. Defy The Dark
7. The Demon's Breed
8. Among The Dead
9. The Tempter Of Destruction
10. The Realm Of Torment
Warhammer“The Doom Messiah” (remastered + bonus tracks)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1201 DG
Barcode: 5907785032972
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: black metal
Release date: 28.07.2008 Europe / 30.09.2008 USA
Tracklist:
1. Remorseless Wargrinder
2. Shadow Of The Decapitator
3. Cries Of The Foresaken
4. Hell Is Open
5. The Cruel Transcendency
6. The Doom Messiah
7. The Serpent's Tantrum
8. Cold And Dying World (Part I)
9. In Pain We'll Burn
10. The Skullcrusher
2. Shadow Of The Decapitator
3. Cries Of The Foresaken
4. Hell Is Open
5. The Cruel Transcendency
6. The Doom Messiah
7. The Serpent's Tantrum
8. Cold And Dying World (Part I)
9. In Pain We'll Burn
10. The Skullcrusher
Bonus tracks:
11. The Warprayer
12. The Thorn of Damnation
13. The Rise of the Living Dead
12. The Thorn of Damnation
13. The Rise of the Living Dead
Warhammer“Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse” (remastered)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1202 DG
Barcode: 5907785032989
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: black metal
Release date: 28.07.2008 Europe / 30.09.2008 USA
Tracklist:
1. Towards The Temples Of Kandharh (Intro) / Fall Of The Iconoclast
2. Necrophobia
3. Master Of Fatalism
4. Funeral Rites
5. The Conqueror Worm
6. Curse Of The Sabbath (Necronom's Evocation)
7. Crush The Disbeliever
8. The Grave Hill
9. Inmates Of The Fire
10. Infernal Tempest
11. The Claw Of Religion
13. Fear The Reaper (Cold And Dying World (Part II))
2. Necrophobia
3. Master Of Fatalism
4. Funeral Rites
5. The Conqueror Worm
6. Curse Of The Sabbath (Necronom's Evocation)
7. Crush The Disbeliever
8. The Grave Hill
9. Inmates Of The Fire
10. Infernal Tempest
11. The Claw Of Religion
13. Fear The Reaper (Cold And Dying World (Part II))
Warhammer“Towards the Chapter of Chaos” (remastered + bonus track)
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1203 DG
Barcode: 5907785032996
Format: CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)
Genre: black metal
Release date: 28.07.2008 Europe / 30.09.2008 USA
Tracklist:
1. Warzones
2. Predictions Of Doom
3. The Tempter Of Destruction
4. The Void Inside The Darkness
5. Tales Of The Macabre
6. The Warprayer
7. The Rise Of The Living Dead
8. The Thorn Of Damnation
9. Dawn Of The Cadaver Ghoul
10. Fall Of The Iconoclast
11. Imposters For All Times
12. Curse Of The Sabbath (Necronom's Evocation)
2. Predictions Of Doom
3. The Tempter Of Destruction
4. The Void Inside The Darkness
5. Tales Of The Macabre
6. The Warprayer
7. The Rise Of The Living Dead
8. The Thorn Of Damnation
9. Dawn Of The Cadaver Ghoul
10. Fall Of The Iconoclast
11. Imposters For All Times
12. Curse Of The Sabbath (Necronom's Evocation)
Bonus track:
13. Shattered Memories
13. Shattered Memories
Bio
It all begun in a small town of Castrop-Rauxel, located in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. Bassist/guitarist Frank “Necros II” Krynojewski and vocalist Volker “Iron Lung” Frerich started a band together and quickly realized that they both wanted to follow exactly the same path that Hellhammer took years ago. They named themselves Warhammer and after adding drummer Rolf Meyn into the fold, begun working on their debut material. The first rehearsal recordings proved that the band had enough talent and charisma to keep the Hellhammer flame burning. In 1997 the group released a five-track demo tape called “Towards the Chapter of Chaos”. The immense resemblance to the Scandinavian black metal icon shocked the entire metal scene and brought the band as many fans as enemies. Soon the demo caught the attention of a small independent record label – Voiced Productions. The label agreed to release Warhammer’s first official LP – “The Winter of Our Discontent”. With this album the group ultimately proved their devotion to Hellhammer – both the music and lyrics (not to mention the cover and inlay artwork) were directly referring to “Apocalyptic Raids”, bringing a truly epic content, which according to the band “captures the pale reality of a lost mankind drifting into the depths of damnation…”
Warhammer returned in 1999 with their second album “Deathchrist”, strengthening their position as one of Germany’s most valuable underground metal acts. To produce this album, the band used specific equipment they gathered for years – all in order to achieve the proper sound that would bring them even closer to Hellhammer. With “Deathchrist” they definitely reached their goal – the album sounded like it was recorded back in the 80’s, bringing back the same raw and unpolished style. Reviewers instantly begun comparing the LP’s content to old Hellhammer recordings – the opening song “This Graveyard Earth” was supposed to be a new version of “The Third Of The Storms”, while “Defy The Dark” was seen as another “Triumph Of Death”. But despite all the comparisons, it was clear that Warhammer was something much more serious than a mere Hellhamer clone.
Their next album, “The Doom Messiah” (released in 2000), proved that the group were worthy of reanimating the “ancient deathnoize” style… While some critics didn’t see a point in bringing back the vile Hellhammer stylistic, fans were certain – Warhammer was the next big thing on the contemporary metal scene, bringing a true ‘blast from the past’ that swept away all posers and metal-wannabes. The group promoted their third album with a handful of shows alongside such bands as Pentacle, Goddess of Desire, Desaster, Primordial, Dimmu Borgir and Immortal. They also scored a few big-stage performances, playing before Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Hypocrisy and Saxon. After they returned home, the group released a limited edition (500 copies only) of a vinyl single entitled “Apocalypse Unleashed”. All was going well with the band’s career, but at the same time several personal problems begun emerging among Warhammer’s members…
The fourth full-length album was released when the group was going through some serious tensions. Still, “Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse” (2001) managed to live up to the legacy, bringing another dose of classic annihilation. Although many reviewers pointed out several references to early Celtic Frost, Warhammer remained true to their formula and delivered their most mature release yet. Unfortunately, soon after the LP landed in stores, the group disbanded after a number of violent conflicts among the members. Thus in December 2001, Warhammer disappeared from the metal scene…
In 2005 Volker Frerich and Rolf Meyn called up ex-Warhammer session guitarist Marco Hofmann, and proposed to reform the band. Hofmann gladly accepted the proposal and after finding a new bass player – Christoph “Spinesplitter” Erdmann – Warhammer returned in all its glory. The first reunion show took place at the Festung Open Air in June 2006 – the group played with such acts as Destroyer 666, Toxic Holocaust, Bestial Mockery, Nocturnal, Desaster and Pagan Rites. But the true rebirth came with the fantastic performance at the Steel Meets Steel Festival in October 2006. The concert was recorded and released a year later as the “Live Massacre 2006” DVD. With new guitarist Kevin “Kiview” Wittek, the metal scene phenomenon known as Warhammer continues to bring pure hatred and destruction with a style that never gets old…
If you consider yourself a fan of Hellhammer’s raw, classic sound, do yourself a favor and get to know the only group that is talented enough to carry on the unbroken legacy… Long live Warhammer!
It all begun in a small town of Castrop-Rauxel, located in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. Bassist/guitarist Frank “Necros II” Krynojewski and vocalist Volker “Iron Lung” Frerich started a band together and quickly realized that they both wanted to follow exactly the same path that Hellhammer took years ago. They named themselves Warhammer and after adding drummer Rolf Meyn into the fold, begun working on their debut material. The first rehearsal recordings proved that the band had enough talent and charisma to keep the Hellhammer flame burning. In 1997 the group released a five-track demo tape called “Towards the Chapter of Chaos”. The immense resemblance to the Scandinavian black metal icon shocked the entire metal scene and brought the band as many fans as enemies. Soon the demo caught the attention of a small independent record label – Voiced Productions. The label agreed to release Warhammer’s first official LP – “The Winter of Our Discontent”. With this album the group ultimately proved their devotion to Hellhammer – both the music and lyrics (not to mention the cover and inlay artwork) were directly referring to “Apocalyptic Raids”, bringing a truly epic content, which according to the band “captures the pale reality of a lost mankind drifting into the depths of damnation…”
Warhammer returned in 1999 with their second album “Deathchrist”, strengthening their position as one of Germany’s most valuable underground metal acts. To produce this album, the band used specific equipment they gathered for years – all in order to achieve the proper sound that would bring them even closer to Hellhammer. With “Deathchrist” they definitely reached their goal – the album sounded like it was recorded back in the 80’s, bringing back the same raw and unpolished style. Reviewers instantly begun comparing the LP’s content to old Hellhammer recordings – the opening song “This Graveyard Earth” was supposed to be a new version of “The Third Of The Storms”, while “Defy The Dark” was seen as another “Triumph Of Death”. But despite all the comparisons, it was clear that Warhammer was something much more serious than a mere Hellhamer clone.
Their next album, “The Doom Messiah” (released in 2000), proved that the group were worthy of reanimating the “ancient deathnoize” style… While some critics didn’t see a point in bringing back the vile Hellhammer stylistic, fans were certain – Warhammer was the next big thing on the contemporary metal scene, bringing a true ‘blast from the past’ that swept away all posers and metal-wannabes. The group promoted their third album with a handful of shows alongside such bands as Pentacle, Goddess of Desire, Desaster, Primordial, Dimmu Borgir and Immortal. They also scored a few big-stage performances, playing before Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Hypocrisy and Saxon. After they returned home, the group released a limited edition (500 copies only) of a vinyl single entitled “Apocalypse Unleashed”. All was going well with the band’s career, but at the same time several personal problems begun emerging among Warhammer’s members…
The fourth full-length album was released when the group was going through some serious tensions. Still, “Curse Of The Absolute Eclipse” (2001) managed to live up to the legacy, bringing another dose of classic annihilation. Although many reviewers pointed out several references to early Celtic Frost, Warhammer remained true to their formula and delivered their most mature release yet. Unfortunately, soon after the LP landed in stores, the group disbanded after a number of violent conflicts among the members. Thus in December 2001, Warhammer disappeared from the metal scene…
In 2005 Volker Frerich and Rolf Meyn called up ex-Warhammer session guitarist Marco Hofmann, and proposed to reform the band. Hofmann gladly accepted the proposal and after finding a new bass player – Christoph “Spinesplitter” Erdmann – Warhammer returned in all its glory. The first reunion show took place at the Festung Open Air in June 2006 – the group played with such acts as Destroyer 666, Toxic Holocaust, Bestial Mockery, Nocturnal, Desaster and Pagan Rites. But the true rebirth came with the fantastic performance at the Steel Meets Steel Festival in October 2006. The concert was recorded and released a year later as the “Live Massacre 2006” DVD. With new guitarist Kevin “Kiview” Wittek, the metal scene phenomenon known as Warhammer continues to bring pure hatred and destruction with a style that never gets old…
If you consider yourself a fan of Hellhammer’s raw, classic sound, do yourself a favor and get to know the only group that is talented enough to carry on the unbroken legacy… Long live Warhammer!