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Jawbreaker Records join forces with Tumenggung

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce that we have signed a deal with TUMENGGUNG from Indonesia for the release of their upcoming full length album. This powerful metal force has been defending the faith since 2007 and plays uncompromising Heavy Metal with the strongest of hooks. Based on the advance demos we have heard so far, we can safely say that the upcoming album will blow all their previous works completely out of the water. Fans of Thundersteel-era Riot, Judas Priest, RAM or Ambush – stand prepared as TUMENGGUNG is coming to blow you away later this year!

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Meurtrier – Le Visage Du Mal

Meurtrier spawn forth, a new entity of Heavy and Speed Metal triumph presented by Jawbreaker Records. Le Visage Du Mal is the Canadians first EP of raging, melodious and spectral Killer Metal. Strap in for a killer time!

Like a hammer of pure iron might, Meurtrier pound on the anvil of true Heavy Metal. Their blazon brand of crushing riffs, dominant percussion and haunting vocals blend into a mystical and enchanting web of eerie spectres conjured to life. Blisteringly tight lead guitar work and an atmosphere that King Diamond might lend an inspiration to, this band have that rare ability to craft a real universe you can step into. The harmonies and progressions will surely pull in any true headbanger for more, but don’t take our word for it, allow this mysterious entity to possess you for yourself!

As we delve further into this unconventional release, the mix of blasting drums and gallops gives us an intense and powerful backdrop to the mesmerising guitar and vocal mix, which is otherworldly and gorgeously delivered. The unpolished grittiness coupled with melodic soundscapes of Heavy Metal thunder will definitely convince most ears that this is a lost gem of yesteryear, in the best possible way. In a world dominated by repetition, Meurtrier are a breath of fresh air that still upholds the pillars of true metallic craftsmanship, old school and yet inimitable. The blend of tradition and forging ones own path is presented in perfect harmony here as this wonderful new band carve their place in the annals the Heavy Metal underground.

White tape limited to 50 copies, black tape limited to 150 copies.

Release date: 20 April 2024.

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Jawbreaker Records joins forces with Speedrush

We are very excited to announce that we have inked a deal with Speedrush from Greece to release their second full length album on all formats later this year.

Speedrush were formed in Athens, Greece in 2005 with a mission to play traditional Speed and Thrash Metal (yes, the old-school, stubborn way!). The debut full length album “Endless War” was released in 2017, and has been followed by many gigs in Greece and abroad, both on festivals and in support of legendary acts such as Razor, Tankard, Coroner, Necronomicon, Sinister and Legion of the Damned. Now as the work on the group’s second album is nearing completion, Speedrush are more than ready to summon the metalheads and speedfreaks from all over the world in their quest of unleashing Speed Metal mayhem to the masses.

Stay tuned for more news!

Speedrush are:

  • Nir Beer – Vocals
  • Nick Ratman – Guitars
  • Tasos P. – Guitars
  • Andreas DD – Drums
  • Spiros S. – Bass
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Templar – Black Knight

Sweden’s mythological Heavy Metal newcomers Templar gives us their Black Knight debut demo, and Jawbreaker Records are ready to present this first conquest to the world through the only proper format for such a release – cassette.

The raw charm of glisteningly mystical guitars and earth-shattering bass is a definitively epic combination. Add to this some crazed, cymbal-heavy drumming and wailing vocals and you have the formula for some glorious Heavy Metal music. Melody and grit coexist in an enchanting and fantastical space that will appeal to the underground lovers of something a bit more rough around the edges but showing the huge potential of a young band with great songs. The catchy choruses and wild verses plough forth in a most intense and gripping manner that is a great joy to behold.

Across five tracks (an intro and four full songs), there is plentiful excitement and dynamics to keep you surging alongside this energetic band. From Steve Harris worshipping bass lines to electric shredding, the furious and unpolished passion of Templar is definitely going to win you over on this demo which serves the purpose of planting their flag prior to world domination. A riveting medieval atmosphere and wonderful musicianship is surely something no headbanger will turn away from. Fall at the sword of the black knight…

Limited to 100 copies on white tape and 100 copies on black tape.

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Trastorned – Into the Void

Ever since forming in 2009, Trastorned have unleashed a killer array of demos and most notably their debut album, Into the Void. Jawbreaker Records will now be giving this contemporary cult Chilean classic a tape edition.

Much like many of their countrymen, these maniacs draw a range of influences from the more extreme end of Thrash Metal. Be it German, American or even South American, the horde of violent raging barbarity fire on all cylinders and worship the gods of old. Blasphemous brutality is unleashed with its blackened edge from the very earlier seconds of this record with its thunderous bass guitar, ripping rhythm and lacerating leads. The punk-tinged vocals add further attitude to the hellfire, meanwhile the drums are utterly relentless. If you like your Thrash Metal crazed and hungry for violence, then search no further, Trastorned have you covered!

For the entire (if short) running time, these lunatics ensure you will bang or be banged by true metallic fury. Of course being a South American band, they somehow harness the most bestial extremity and equally traditional elements in a perfect harmony of heinous heaviness, crushing all weakness with their pulverising sound of destruction. Perhaps some wimps were harmed in the making of this beast, but whatever the cost, it is worth it to rage with Trastorned on Into The Void and feel the 80s cult come alive on cassette format, just the way such killer music should be heard. Witness the melodies, stomps, hysteria and total mayhem be invoked as the tape player spits out total venom…

Red tape limited to 50 copies, blue tape limited to 150 copies.

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Underground Resistance Festival Vol. I

We are very proud to announce the Underground Resistance Festival Vol. 1 in conspiracy with The Abyss!
Four Jawbreaker bands will clash with four other underground beasts – chosen for their ferocity and sheer awesomeness – over three days of Heavy Metal mania.
Early bird tickets available at a discounted price until January 31.
Get your tickets here to join the Underground Resistance at the Abyss on March 14-16!!!
Confirmed bands:
Vulture
Bütcher
Gallower
Venthiax
Acid Force
Steel Inferno
Disarray
Templar
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Out today: COMMAND and MIDNATT/OVERTURE split LP

Two new Jawbreaker releases are unleashed today: Command‘s beastly debut full length Resver (on all formats) and the split LP with Swedish metal traditionalists Midnatt (featuring members of Command) and Overture. In other news, we also have a bunch of pre-orders for upcoming releases open now – Writhen Hilt, Kontact and Amethyst. Even more in the pipeline of course so stay tuned! Oh, and we also now have more than 500 titles in our webstore – 80s classics as well as the best of the contemporary metal underground scene. Head over to the SHOP section and get your fill of Heavy Metal right now!

Command – Resver

Command was formed in Arvika, Sweden in 2016, then under the name of Commando. Under the previous moniker, the band released the EP Rites of Damnation in 2020. Since then the four members have been locked up in isolation and obscurity, and are now ready to unveil their new full length album Resver (meaning hallucination or delusion in ancient French) to the world.

Midnatt / Overture – Swedish Metal

Gates of Hell Records and Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the co-release of the MIDNATT / OVERTURE split LP “Swedish Metal”. Both bands are newcomers in the Swedish Heavy Metal scene, and this split album collects their two debut demos, for the first time on vinyl format.

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Writhen Hilt – Ancient Sword Cult

Sword-worshipping Heavy Metal traditionalists Writhen Hilt from Germany are due to deliver their debut EP Ancient Sword Cult via Sweden’s Jawbreaker Records.

Blending the rocking sensibilities of the NWOBHM with Sweden’s catchy hooks and the mystical element of bands such as Warlord, Writhen Hilt shall capture you with their entrancing brand of melodic, all-consuming craftsmanship. Sharp guitars gallop atop unbreakable waves of drumming with some truly unique, spellbinding vocals. Their medieval anthems of metallic fury have that USPM sense of triumph coating every moment. The emotive dynamics take some nuanced doomy touches and give a downtrodden sense of despair to the songs. Glory reigns eternal in the more ethereal passages of the opus. This contrasting and skilfully executed mixture will certainly enthral you.

Packed with grandeur, there is that primal fist-pounding drive, acting as a sonic backbone throughout this record; the wailing chants of a battle cry reverberate in the Heavy Metal splendour. The screaming lead guitars have a captivating quality, which adds some gorgeous soulfulness to the clashing of iron. Thundering bass glows like a fire in a hearth while the steel of mighty riffing and pounding drums keep the songs charging forward. Everything on this record simply screams “epic” from start to finish and it is an adventure you truly must embark upon for yourself.

Release date: 23 February 2024.

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Kontact – Full Contact

Canadian cosmic Heavy Metal mob Kontact will soon deliver their debut album Full Contact. Planet Terra’s leading Sci-Fi Metal label Jawbreaker Records are proud to present the tape version of this otherworldly opus.

If you have never encountered this unidentified object of Heavy Metal oddness, the massive soundscapes of nail-biting guitar riffs, powerful drumming and enchanting vocals will surely grip you instantly with the bands unique approach. As if the likes of Scanner and Manilla Road were coupled with Voivod, but such an analogy would merely scratch the surface because Kontact truly make their Sci-Fi laden rock tunes into a totally new entity. Bizarre is things may seem, the familiarity in the sumptuous synth lines and scathing lead guitars adds a classic element to their anthemic yet anarchic face-melters. Harnessing a mastery of groove and melody while not relying on the usual tropes, it is clear to see this band was never destined to be yet another “NWOTHM” band easily categorised with their contemporaries. Although those epic moments of the past are present, there is no predicting the movements of this unearthly band.

Heavy Metal is a genre that feels very human and grounded, yet Kontact take this and inject the alien elements that project naturally forth from their science fiction world and craft us a record that is as strong in theme and steeped in lore as it is sonically explorative. Where many have failed to combine these technical, progressive and downright unusual elements into a genre as conservative as Heavy Metal, Kontact gel them in such a way that is chaotic and yet coherent. Listen to the sleazy backbeat grooves of “Heavy Leather” next to “Watcher at the Edge of Time” and its progressive sensibilities and witness a band whose combining forces of the norm with utterly absurd concoct a lucid journey into the stratosphere before your very eyes. Love it or hate it, nobody can deny Kontact have pushed Heavy Metal into the further reaches of the cosmos to entirely unique, crushing and exciting new effect. Bare witness to this celestial masterpiece and be transported to the stars…

Cassette limited to 150 copies on Alien Green tape and 50 copies on Cosmic Red tape. Comes with a download code.

Don’t miss out on the LP and CD versions which will be released by our allies over at Dying Victims Productions. The tape version of KontactFull Contact will be out on Jawbreaker Records in March, 2024.