Cryptworm - Exclusive Interview and EP Stream.

The Lair of Filth is proud to bring you another exclusive interview with another new band to our underground - the U.K.'s Cryptworm. 

In April the band released their self-titled debut demo via Goatprayer Records and recently announced their debut live date, supporting Blood Incantation and Spectral Voice in London. On top of this they recently made a trip to the studio where recording took place for a new EP to be released later this year via Me Saco Un Ujo Records, so we had plenty to talk about. 

Read on for an insight into Cryptworm, in their first interview since leaving the studio, along with track streams from their debut release.

Sacrocurse + Tetragrammacide Press Release Information + Track Streams.

Press Releases by Nathan T Birk.

Article by Trevor Proctor.

Following last week's announcement of the forthcoming full length from Vassafor, once again Iron Bonehead Productions has brought us release news regarding another two of the year's most anticipated albums from two of the underground's most important bands - Sacrocurse and Tetragrammacide. Read on for full press release information and a track from each album.

Vassafor - Malediction - New Album Release Details and Track Stream.

Press Release by Nathan T Birk.

Article by Trevor Proctor.

Vassafor are undoubtedly one of the underground's most important and prominent bands, a band that treated us to several releases during 2014 and 2015, yet since then their only output was a cover of  MZ.412's track, 'Infernal Affairs II Doom Legion Ultra' which was included on the superb 2016 compilation 'Ancient Meat Revived - A Tribute to Cold Meat Industry' which was released by Nuclear War Now! Productions.

The great news is Vassafor and Iron Bonehead Productions this week revealed details of Vassafor's highly anticipated new album, 'Malediction,' which will be released in October - read on for the full press release information, along with a new Vassafor track from the album.

Antiversum - Cosmos Comendti + Oraculum Always Higher - Press Release, Release Information and Track Streams.

Last week Dublin based label Invictus Productions made two very significant announcements regarding future releases from two of the underground's most promising bands - Antiversum and Oraculum from Chile.
On Monday 27th July they announced details of Oraculum's next release, mini-album 'Always Higher,' and as if this great news wasn't enough it was followed on Tuesday 28th July with details of Antiversum's debut full length 'Cosmos Comendti'. Read on for full press release information and a track to stream from each release.

Artist Profile with Daniel Corcuera - Nekronikon + Slaughtbbath.

At the start of May I published the first ever artist profile here at The Lair of Filth in conjunction with Alex MORKH Shadrin from Nether Temple Design, at that time I stated we would publish more of these in the future as artwork, layout etc. play an essential role within music, giving you that vital first impression of any physical release. 

It is with great pleasure and honour that I am now able to provide you with an in-depth profile of another of the underground's most talented and respected artists and musicians - Daniel Corcuera from Nekronikon who is also a member of Chilean band Slaughtbbath. 

Read on for an in-depth profile featuring Daniel's work as a tattoo artist, artist and musician - along with streams of numerous tracks from one of Chile's greatest underground bands, Slaughtbbath.

Vesicant - Shadows of Cleansing Iron Review and Track Stream.

Vesicant - Shadows of Cleansing Iron.

Iron Bonehead Productions.

Review by Trevor Proctor.

New Zealand is one of those countries that continually makes a high standard contribution of music to the underground, this contribution can’t be questioned when we consider some of the bands originating from NZ, with Vassafor, Diocletian, Prisoner of War, Sabbatic Goat and Heresiarch being just a few examples. Just last week Heresiarch released their stunning debut album, ‘Death Ordinance,’ which was reviewed here and given a well-deserved 10/10. This week it’s the turn of another New Zealand underground band, Vesicant, to release their debut album. 

Heresiarch - Death Ordinance Review and Full Album Stream.

Heresiarch - Death Ordinance.

Dark Descent Records.

Review by Trevor Proctor.

New Zealand’s contribution to underground extreme music is under no doubt, with bands like Diocletian, Vassafor, Vesicant, Sabbatic Goat, Witchrist, Trepanation and Heresiarch keeping the country well and truly on the underground map with regards to high standard music.

Two Way Tape Review - Summon - Aesthetics of Demise + Absolvtion - Obscure Catharsis.

With the underground so productive of late it's easy to miss some releases, especially those which may not enjoy the publicity garnered by some higher profile bands. Two recent tape releases that may have slipped your attention are 'Aesthetics of Demise' by Summon (Portugal) and Obscure Catharsis by Absolvtion - both of which are given short reviews below along with track streams for your listening.