Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here you have the 1st single of Black Metal metal act DunkelNacht 3rd full length album.
“Empires Of Mediocracy” will be out on Feb 28 via NON SERVIAM RECORDS
on: limited slipcase cd, Limited vinyl and digital.
Tracklist:
1. Relentless Compendium
2. Servants
3. Eerie Horrendous Obsession
4. Amongst the Remnants of Liberty
5. Verses and Allegations
6. Empires of Mediocracy
7. The Necessary Evil
8. Non Canimus Surdis
Total playing time: 48:00
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Website: dunkelnacht.info
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Video produced by:
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Here you have the 1st single of Black Metal metal act DunkelNacht 3rd full length album.
“Empires Of Mediocracy” will be out on Feb 28 via NON SERVIAM RECORDS
on: limited slipcase cd, Limited vinyl and digital.
Tracklist:
1. Relentless Compendium
2. Servants
3. Eerie Horrendous Obsession
4. Amongst the Remnants of Liberty
5. Verses and Allegations
6. Empires of Mediocracy
7. The Necessary Evil
8. Non Canimus Surdis
Total playing time: 48:00
Follow DunkelNacht on:
Facebook: facebook.com/DunkelNachtBand
Website: dunkelnacht.info
NON SERVIAM RECORDS:
Website: non-serviam-records.com
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Instagram: instagram.com/non_serviam_records
Bandcamp: non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/non-serviam-records
Twitter: twitter.com/NonServiamRec
Discogs: discogs.com/seller/non-serviam-records
contact: info@non-serviam-records.com
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![Death Reich - The Final Plague [Rehearsal Clip / Death Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uHHkDjTY_i4/mqdefault.jpg "Death Reich - The Final Plague [Rehearsal Clip / Death Metal] HQ
Country: Sweden | Year: 2022 | Genre: Death Metal
The Final Plague is released in 2022 by Swedish Death Metal Metal band Death Reich.
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https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/the-final-plague
EP Statement!
We are really proud of this EP. We think it represents what we are all about both musicly and lyricly. The EP contains four original songs that differs from each other but still remains within the realm that is Death Reich. The EP also includes a tribute to the mighty Entombed.
Death Reich was formed in 2018 by Jonas Blom (Sacramentum, Runemagick, exTrident, Grief of emerald ex-One Man Army And The Undead Quartet Official, ....) who at first played the guitar together with Marcus Fors (Voodus, ex Vornth) on drums and Robert Axelsson (Sacramentum, Grief of Emerald, ex One Man Army and the Undead Quartet) on bass. They later recruited Christer Bergqvist (Grief of Emerald, ex-Sadistic Grimness ex Auberon) on guitar and Johnny Lehto (Grief of Emerald, ex Decameron) on vocals.
Lineup:
Jonas Blom - Drums
Johnny Lehto - Vocals
Christer Bergqvist - Guitars
Robert Babic - Guitars
Robert Axelsson - Bass
Tracklist:
1. The Final Plague
2. The Creator
3. Disgrace
4. The Night Will Fall
5. Eyemaster
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![Mist of Misery - The Long Road [New Single / Symphonic Black Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uQHwXZeJZOo/mqdefault.jpg "Mist of Misery - The Long Road [New Single / Symphonic Black Metal] HQ
The Long Road by Mist of Misery, taken from the bands 4th album “Severance”, out on November 4th 2022 via Non Serviam Records.
Available as a limited 12 pages Digipak, and on all major digital platforms.
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CD:
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https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/severance
THE BAND COMMENTS :
“‘The Long Road’ is the second chapter of the concept album ‘Severance’. It’s quite an unusual song for Mist of Misery and differs a bit from the other tracks of the album. Yet the grandeur of the orchestral arrangements really stand out here with the harpsichord, glockenspiel, wind instruments and choirs”
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![Omnicidal - By Knife [New Single / Death Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uS1kBWFq4Dg/mqdefault.jpg "Omnicidal - By Knife [New Single / Death Metal] HQ
Country: Sweden | Year: 2023 | Genre: Death Metal
By Knife is taken from the full album The Omnicidalist that is released on 7 April 2023 by Swedish Death Metal Metal band Omnicidal.
Order the digital single HERE: https://song.link/byknife
Pre-Order the full album The Omnicidalist here on CD / Digital:
CD: https://www.non-serviam-records.com/products/omnicidal-the-omnicidalist-digipak
Digital: https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/the-omnicidalist
Single Statement!
A horror flick, the slasher of The Omnicidalist. A sinister and melancholic theme with a catchy refrain making you want to listen to the song again and again.
The message is clear, if you wake up by an opened window and and a lunatic presence overwhelms the room…kiss the knife and accept your final gift.
Lineup:
Sebastian Svedlund: Vocals / Guitars
Fredrik Jordanius: Guitars
Andreas Strandh: Bass
Stefan Jansson: Drums
Tracklist:
1. By Knife
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#omnicidal #byknife #theomnicidalist #deathmetal #metal #nonserviamrecords #swedishdeathmetal")
![Burning Darkness - She Who Dwells Beyond The Branches [Guitar Play Through / Melodic Black Metal HQ]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v0DD9qRZC6I/mqdefault.jpg "Burning Darkness - She Who Dwells Beyond The Branches [Guitar Play Through / Melodic Black Metal HQ]
Country: Sweden | Year: 2021 | Genre: Melodic Black Metal
She Who Dwells Beyond The Branches is taken from the album Dödens Makt that was released in 2021 by Melodic Black Metal band Burning Darkness.
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single: https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/chiropteran-demon
Album: https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/d-dens-makt
Swedish black metal band Burning Darkness was founded in late 1999. In the demo years Burning Darkness frequented the underground venues of the greater Stockholm area and remains a tenacious live act to this day.
The bands past saw numerous shifts in sound and style within the black metal genre. This is attributed to the long cast of musicians who has been part of the lineup over the years. Drummer and founder Gérman Echiburu (Nazghor, Helvegen) has been the one constant throughout the bands career.
In 2014 the debut album The Angel of Light was recorded, although its release would not be until a couple of years later. The album saw the return of original vocalist Per Kolderup-Finstad (Circle of Chaos, Svartur Dödur), who had previously been apart of the band for the first couple of years. The Angel of Light was self released and got positive, yet limited feedback. The release remained quite obscure. Shortly after the release guitarist and main songwriter at the time, Joel Brink, decided to leave the band. Bass player Ghiaur (Vokodlok) shifted to the guitarist position alongside Daniel Wennersten (Hadriel). The band was joined by Severin Gottsén (Decadence) on bass. Daniel had written a couple of songs for the debut album. Now the two guitar players got started on writing music for the sophomore album.
Burning Darkness continued playing gigs around Sweden, mostly in Stockholm and also did a mini tour of Romania in 2019. After that is was time to record the second album.
Dödens Makt (The Power of Death) is a more varied and atmospheric recording than the raw and intense debut. Mixing both fast tempos and very heavy parts. Classic melodic tremolos and progressive elements. The lyrical themes of death and anti-christianity are kept from the previous album, but new themes such as horror and norse folklore are now present as well. The cover artwork depicting a demonic bat-like gargoyle is created by the masterful Łukasz Jaszak.
All hail the Chiropteran Demon!
Lineup:
German Echiburu: Drums
Per Kolderup Finstad - Vocals
Daniel Wennersten - Guitars
GhiauR - Guitars
Severin Gottsén - Bass
Tracklist:
3. Chiropteran Demon
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![Svart Vinter - Of Cold And Grief [Official Video / Black Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vDL5yIJkT2Y/mqdefault.jpg "Svart Vinter - Of Cold And Grief [Official Video / Black Metal] HQ
Country: Italy | Year: 2025 | Genre: Black Metal
Of Cold And Grief is taken from the upcoming album Isvind.
Isvind was released in 2025 by Black Metal band Svart Vinter.
“Isvind” will be available on: Digipak CD, VINYL and Digital.
CD: https://www.non-serviam-records.com/products/svart-vinter-isvind-digipak
VINYL: https://www.non-serviam-records.com/products/svart-vinter-isvind-vinyl
DIGITAL: https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/isvind
Bio
Svart Vinter is an Italian Black Metal band formed in Rome in 2021 by members of the band Veil of Conspiracy. Drawing inspiration from the classic Norwegian black metal scene of the 1990s, the band’s name, meaning black winter in Swedish and Norwegian, reflects the bleak and atmospheric qualities of their music.
Though relatively new to the scene, Svart Vinter has quickly established themselves in the underground black metal community. Their debut album, “Mist” (2022), received critical acclaim for its raw intensity and evocative atmosphere. The album captures the essence of traditional Black Metal while adding a fresh, emotional depth.
Svart Vinter’s sound is characterized by haunting melodies, cold, sharp riffs, and a powerful, relentless rhythm section. Their lyrics delve into themes of nature, isolation, and existential struggle, exploring both the beauty and the darkness of the natural world and the human condition. With poetic, introspective lyrics, Svart Vinter creates an immersive experience that resonates deeply with listeners, reflecting on the human spirits search for meaning in an indifferent and often hostile universe.
Svart Vinter’s music is more than just a reflection of Black Metal’s harsh sound—it’s a journey through darkness, atmosphere, and emotion, a tribute to the genre’s past while looking toward its future.
Recently, the band signed a record deal with the Dutch label Non Serviam Records. Their highly anticipated new album, “Isvind”, is set to be released on 30 May 2025.
Svart Vinter are:
Andrea Maggioni - Vocals
Luca Gagnoni - Rhythm and Lead Guitars
Emanuela Marino - Rhythm Guitars
Jacopo Simonelli - Bass
Luca Tiraterra - Drums
For fans of: Mgla, Gaerea, Satyricon, Darkthrone
Tracklist:
1. Of Cold And Grief (00:00)
Mixed and mastered by: Andrea Maggioni at Decomposed Design Studio
Album artwork based on an original photo by Autumnal Mood Photography
Layout by: Emanuela Marino
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![Gjallarhorns Wrath - The Silver Key [Full Album / Black Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xfFz94L72kI/mqdefault.jpg "Gjallarhorns Wrath - The Silver Key [Full Album / Black Metal] HQ
Country: International | Year: 2025 | Genre: Black Metal
The Silver Key was released in 2025 by Black Metal band Gjallarhorns Wrath.
“The Silver Key” is available on: Digipak CD, VINYL and Digital.
CD: https://www.non-serviam-records.com/products/gjallarhorns-wrath-the-silver-key-digipak
VINYL: https://www.non-serviam-records.com/products/gjallarhorns-wrath-the-silver-key-vinyl
DIGITAL: https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/the-silver-key
Bio Gjallarhorns Wrath:
Gjallarhorn’s Wrath is an extreme metal band from Barcelona, born from the legacy of Oblivion, an atmospheric black metal act founded in 2001. Oblivion made a strong impact on the Spanish metal scene with their deep exploration of light and darkness. They performed across Spain and toured with Norwegian legends Ancient. Over time, the band members went their separate ways, and the group disbanded. However, the spirit of their music endured.
Years later, the core members reunited with a shared vision to create something even more ambitious. With the addition of vocalist Alex, Lord Ashler moved to bass, Javi Iron returned to handle drums, keys, and composition, and Arash continued as lead guitarist. Together, they formed Gjallarhorn’s Wrath, blending the raw aggression of blackened death metal with the grandeur of orchestral and cinematic elements.
Their sound maintains the thematic essence of their origins light versus darkness but now with greater depth, refinement, and epic scope. In 2025, Gjallarhorn’s Wrath signed with the respected Dutch label Non Serviam Records. Their highly anticipated debut album, set for release later this year, marks a bold new chapter and cements their place in the extreme metal landscape.
For fans of: Mgla, Gaerea, SepticFlesh, Dimmu Borgir
Lineup:
Alex – Vocals
Lord Ashler – Bass
Javi Iron – Drums, Keys, Composition
Arash – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Tracklist:
1. At the Center of Infinity (00:00)
2. Wiccan Wyrd (01:00)
3. The Abysswalker (06:14)
4. Mistletoes Secret (11:14)
5. Fangs of Fate (16:20)
6. Through the Gates of the Silver Key (21:39)
7. Falcon of Darkness (26:29)
8. With Souls Reborn (29:52)
9. Pain Remains the Core of this World (35:56)
10. A Silent Scream (41:31)
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![The Noctambulant - Hellrazor [Official Clip / Melodic Black Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xqDLNoOGC-M/mqdefault.jpg "The Noctambulant - Hellrazor [Official Clip / Melodic Black Metal] HQ
Country: USA | Year: 2021 | Genre: Melodic Black Metal
This song Hellrazor is taken from the full length album Hellrazor that was released in 2021 by Melodic Black Metal band The Noctambulant.
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Florida Based Black Metal band The Noctambulant present their 3rd album Hellrazor
an album that is “mythology-laced black metal thats as shadow-clad as it is serrated.”
After 5 years of exploring the musical landscape of Black Metal, The Noctambulant have decided to adopt an aesthetic more
authentic to their southern Floridian roots. The hot, oppressive swamps of the South in contrast to the mountains of Scandinavia.
Being steeped in the traditions of Blues, Rockabilly, Goth rock and American Country, The Noctambulant has found their niche in the Southern Gothic motif that they were raised around, while keeping their signature Black Metal sound.
Featured on Track 3, Kjell Mr.Damage Karlsen lends his guitar chops to the searing opening and closing solos of the Blackened Swords of Satan
The Noctambulant has entered a collaboration with Non Serviam Records for the new full-length album, Hellrazor, which will be released in winter 2021.
The album will be available as Digipak CD and digital HERE:
The track listing reads as follows:
1. Devils in the dirt
2. Hellrazor
3. Blackened swords of Satan
4. G.H.B.M
5. Troll Crusher
6. Hellrazor Live 2021
7. Troll Crusher Live 2021
8. The Chasm (Cover)
9. Woman of Dark Desires (Cover)
10. Lucretia My Reflection (Cover)
THE NOCTAMBULANT are:
Lars G: Bass
D. Franseth: Drums
E. Helvete: Guitar, Vocals
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![Perennial Isolation - Crimson Iconoclasm [Official Video / Atmospheric Black Metal] HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y3YuHtt3QNg/mqdefault.jpg "Perennial Isolation - Crimson Iconoclasm [Official Video / Atmospheric Black Metal] HQ
Country: Spain | Year: 2026 | Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Crimson Iconoclasm is the first single taken from the upcoming full-length album by Spanish Atmospheric Black Metal band Perennial Isolation, to be released later in 2026 via Non Serviam Records.
Forged in melancholy, solitude and majestic atmospheres, Crimson Iconoclasm offers a compelling first glimpse into the bands next chapter, continuing their artistic evolution while remaining faithful to the emotional intensity and immersive sound that have defined Perennial Isolation since 2012.
⚔ Stream Crimson Iconoclasm on all digital platforms:
https://song.link/crimsoniconoclasm
PERENNIAL ISOLATION bio:
Formed in Barcelona in 2012, Perennial Isolation has established itself as one of the most compelling voices within the Atmospheric Black Metal underground. Across four acclaimed full-length albums and numerous European performances, the band has earned a reputation for emotionally charged compositions, immersive atmospheres and captivating live shows.
Their music balances ferocious aggression with soaring melodies, expansive soundscapes and profound emotional expression. Cold, melancholic atmospheres merge with anguished vocals and evocative songwriting, exploring themes of nature, loss, introspection and humanitys fragile relationship with the natural world.
Following the critically acclaimed album Portraits (2021), Perennial Isolation returns in 2026 with Crimson Iconoclasm, the first single taken from the bands forthcoming full-length album, marking a powerful new chapter in their artistic journey.
Perennial Isolation are:
V. – Drums
A. – Vocals & Bass
M. – Guitars
I. – Guitars
Recommended for fans of:
Saor • Agalloch • Drudkh • Sojourner • Wolves in the Throne Room
Follow PERENNIAL ISOLATION:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perennialisolation
Email: perennialblack@gmail.com
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![Golden Dawn - Return To Provenance [Full Album / Melodic Black Metal HQ]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yeYbcY2cOQ0/mqdefault.jpg "Golden Dawn - Return To Provenance [Full Album / Melodic Black Metal HQ]
Country: Austria | Year: 2012 | Genre: Black Metal
Return To Provenance was released in 2012 by Black Metal band Golden Dawn.
Order here: https://www.non-serviam-records.com/collections/golden-dawn/products/22026603
Golden Dawn was formed in 1992 by Stefan Traunmüller (aka „Dreamlord“) as one-man band. The musical approach was rooted in the second wave of Black Metal but on early demo songs Golden Dawn was also inspired by Doom Metal and Bathory’s “Viking era”. The first demo called “Lullaby” was self-released in 1994 in a very low quantity, in 1995 a split-demo with the Dark Ambient side project called Apeiron was released via the French label “Impure Creations Records” (later Velvet Music). Despite the poor recording quality Golden Dawn caught the attention of Ray (Pazuzu) and Martin Schirenc (Pungent Stench, later Hollenthon), who invitied Golden Dawn to take part on the compilation album “A.B.M.S. – Norici Obsurca Pars” along with Pervertum, Trifixion, Pazuzu, Knechte des Schreckens and Vuzem (pre-Hollenthon).
The two Golden Dawn tracks on this album as well as the third demo “Way of the Sorcerer” got good critics throughout the Black Metal underground and so the recording of the debut album “The Art of Dreaming” in 1996 was the logical next step. The blend of medieval-sounding keyboards, harsh Black Metal with blast beats and high screams and some dreamy Ambient parts was very innovative at that time. The lyrics dealt with shamanism and occult philosophy. The original release of “The Art of Dreaming” (later it was re-released by Napalm Records) via Dark Matter Records is a collector’s piece nowadays. It earned a good reputation, among others it was album of the month in the French Metallian magazine. Recently “The Art of Dreaming” was honoured as a classic Black Metal milestone in the Norwegian Scream Magazine.
Unfortunately the label Dark Matter Records ceased to exist before the second Golden Dawn album “Sublimity” could be released. The recordings were already finished in 1998 but the album remained unmixed and unreleased. In 2001 Stefan Traunmüller recruited the guitarists Karim Kienzle and Sebastian Reiter for the work on the new album “Masquerade”. On “Masquerade” Golden Dawn enriched their Black Metal style with influences from Power and Gothic Metal, the album was released by Napalm Records. The drums were played by Moritz Neuner, well-known from bands like Dornenreich, Graveworm or Abigor.
After the release the line-up split up and Golden Dawn continued as a solo project. The collaboration with Jasper Werhahn and Fabian Ziegler from the progressive Black Metal band Atrorum led to a new album that was already pre-produced but was rejected by Napalm Records, who had already grown to a big, commercial label. Being bored by the Metal scene and unwilling to write more melodic or even Gothic-styled songs Stefan Traunmüller decided not to follow that commercial direction with Golden Dawn. He concentrated on setting up his own recording studio “Soundtempel Studio” and started to produce several Metal bands, including the Norwegian Black Metal project Wallachia and the Austrian Pagan Metal band Bifröst.
After several years of very little work on Golden Dawn the new album “Return to Provenance” took shape in 2009. The whole music and lyrics were written by Stefan Traunmüller within only 3 months, intendedly without too much melodic or experimental songwriting. “Return to Provenance” sounds pure, energetic and melancholic, without being too polished. Golden Dawn does not want to keep track with the commercialized fast-food Metal scene, therefore the offer from the small but dedicated label Non Serviam Records to release “Return to Provenance” was accepted with pleasure.
Lineup:
Dreamlord: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Dr. Caroline Oblasser: Cello (tracks 1, 8)
Thelemnar: Drums
Martin Schirenc: Guitars
Tracklist:
1. Nameless (00:00)
2. Return to Provenance (04:22)
3. Dark Illuminations (09:11)
4. Dionysian Eucharist (14:10)
5. Denial (19:07)
6. Seduction (22:52)
7. Vision of Entirety (27:28)
8. Self-Destruction (32:16)
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