Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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CARBONIZED cover song included on the upcoming album "Nordic Embryogenesis" to be released on September 9th, 2026 on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats through Xtreem Music (https://www.xtreemmusic.com)

"The Norwegian band OLD FUNERAL absolutely drove me crazy with their second demo, "Abduction of Limbs" (1990). I must have listened to it thousands of times! Their style was very different from what was happening in Sweden or Finland, delivering a sick, twisted, unpredictable, and ever-changing blend of influences from bands like CARCASS, MORBID ANGEL and IMMOLATION, but with an even darker and more sinister atmosphere.

Interestingly, a certain Olve Eikemo, better known as Abbath, future leader of IMMORTAL, handled bass and vocals in the band. Even more curious, a certain Christian, later known worldwide as Varg Vikernes of BURZUM, played guitar on the 7"EP they recorded a year after this demo.

OLD FUNERAL never released a full-length album. As far as I knew back then, they actually started recording one but never finished it. Some of those recordings later surfaced on a compilation featuring both demos, the EP, and a few live tracks, which ultimately became the complete legacy of this outstanding band.

I wasn't entirely sure how this cover would turn out, as it's a style quite different from our own, and deciphering some of the instrumental parts was a real challenge. But honestly, I think we've achieved an incredible result!". [Dave Rotten]