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Impending Triumph signs with Jawbreaker Records

We are beyond excited to tell you that Impending Triumph has signed a record deal with Jawbreaker Records. The band’s first EP will be out on May 5th on all formats: digital, tape, CD and vinyl.

Impending Triumph is a brand new heavy metal project from metal veterans Déhà (Wolvennest, Dropdead Chaos etc.) and François (Angellore, Abduction). The upcoming self-titled debut EP delivers a powerful and passionate tribute to the genre, drawing inspiration from legendary bands like Manowar, Accept, Running Wild, and Helloween. The lyrics follow the story of Puritania, a fictional empress, and touch on the importance of free-thinking and standing one’s ground. While there are countless great and old-school sounding bands out there with amazing riffs, sadly the number of stellar vocalists is far from its peak numbers back in the glory days. That’s why François’ powerful and emphatic vocals – backed up by the equally impressive Halford-style falsettos from Déhà – immediately caught my attention. So here we have two great vocalists in the same band, packaged together with solid songwriting, eye-catching artwork, dynamic production, and an epic fantasy concept behind it all. What’s not to like?

Comments from François: “Déhà and I have met up several times between July 2020 and November 2021 to write and record new material, and we are now very impatient to share the results of these sessions with you! The whole idea behind Impending Triumph is to give a heartfelt tribute to heavy metal as a genre, as well as exploring new territories on a lyrical level and diving into the realms of heroic fantasy. Therefore, all the events depicted in our lyrics take place in a ‘sword and sorcery’ type of universe, in which we follow the exploits and conquests of Puritania, an empress who rules with an iron hand. We couldn’t think of a better label to team up with for the release of our debut EP. Jawbreaker Records shares our love and passion for traditional heavy metal and perfectly understand what Impending Triumph is all about. We are stoked and raise our glasses to celebrate the start of what will hopefully be a long and fruitful collaboration!”

On February the 17th, we will share the first single and give you all the information you might need about pre-orders and special editions. Until then… Stay metal and watch out for Puritania’s sentinels!
Cover artwork by Sebastien Grenier.
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Amethyst tapes sold out but repress is on its way!

We are thrilled to announce that the upcoming Amethyst tape Rock Knights has officially sold out, already 1 month in advance of the release! The response from fans and music enthusiasts has been overwhelming, and we could not be more thrilled with the success of this project.

However, we understand that many fans were unable to get their hands on a copy of the cassette and we want to make sure everyone has the chance to enjoy this incredible piece of old school Heavy Rock. That’s why we are happy to announce that a repress is being planned, with a release date to be confirmed soon.

In case you missed it, the official music for Chasing Shadows was released through the NWOTHM Full Albums youtube channel yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md_6mBI97RU

Thank you everyone for keeping the underground alive!

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Note: There might still be copies of the tape available through our distributors, such as Turborock Productions or Dying Victims Productions.

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Löanshark – The Gangland Tapes

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of The Gangland Tapes, a compilation tape featuring the whole discography of Löanshark from Spain.

Löanshark is a traditional Heavy Metal power trio from Barcelona, Spain, whose objective is to recover the glory of the bands that played the purest and most classic Heavy Metal in the first half of the 80s. To find its own sound, Löanshark is also inspired by classic speed metal, hard rock and blues. The aim of their songs is to transmit energy and badassism based on electric riffs and structures that encourage headbanging and the desire to sing along with the band’s contagious choruses.

Formed in 2011 by guitarist, singer, and main songwriter Lögan Heads, Löanshark was born from a desire to develop a more classic sound that was rejected by Heads’ previous, more speed metal oriented band Crimson Storm. In 2016, Lögan moved to Barcelona and recruited bassist Aless, with whom he began shaping the band’s sound. Together, they found drummer Ángel, completing the power trio lineup.

In early 2018, Löanshark recorded their first EP, The Warning Sessions, which received a positive reception from the local and national underground scene. The band’s live performances and subsequent singles, Midnight Shooter/Red Light Blues and Fast, Heavy, Loud ‘N’ Proud helped them gain a dedicated following.

The Gangland Tapes is a compilation of the band’s entire discography so far, consisting of 8 songs of top grade heavy/speed metal that encompasses elements of traditional heavy metal and the recent “New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal” (NWOTHM) movement, and it is a powerful statement of Löanshark‘s determination and passion for the genre. The Gangland Tapes will be out on Jawbreaker Records on 24 February 2023.

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Goatfyre – Goatfyre

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated self-titled debut album from Goatfyre.

Goatfyre formed in Gothenburg, Sweden 2019 with the intention of creating a sound that blends the raw energy of punk with the heavy riffs of metal. The result – dubbed Slaying Metal Punk – is a force to be reckoned with, especially the aggressive and commanding vocals delivered by frontwoman Åse.

The band’s self-titled debut album is a 11-track powerhouse that showcases their powerful sound at its best. From the opening track, “Riders In Black”, to the closing double-track, “Goat” / “Fyre”, Goatfyre’s debut album is a relentless assault on the senses. With its raw energy, heavy riffs, and in-your-face vocals, the album is sure to appeal to fans of all things heavy and punk.

Jawbreaker Records are excited to release Goatfyre’s debut album on cassette, a format that perfectly captures the band’s raw and unpolished sound. The cassette release is limited to 150 copies, so be sure to grab your copy before they’re gone.

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Acid Blade – Power Dive out today on LP

Jawbreakers!

Today, Friday the 13th 2023, is the release of Acid Blade – Power Dive on vinyl LP. 8 songs of old school Heavy Metal in the proper style.

Unfortunately the Aquilla LPs which were also supposed to be released today are still delayed, which means that all that of you that have ordered both of these LPs will have to wait just a bit longer before your order can ship. There have been some problems from the side of the pressing plant, but hopefully it should only be a matter of days or weeks by now. We will let you know more as soon as we know ourselves, thanks for your patience.

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Out Now: Onyx Tape

Onyx was a short-lived but highly influential Swedish heavy metal band active in the early 80s. Onyx had a sound that remains quite unique still to this day, with short but extremely well-written songs, and they were also one of the first metal bands in Sweden to pen lyrics in their native tongue.

The new tape release from Jawbreaker Records contains all four tracks from the 1982 single as well as another four songs from the 1983 demo. The original Onyx single is today a highly sought after collector’s item and these songs have never before been published on cassette. The 1983 demo tape is even harder to find as not many were made. After said demo failed to attract the attention of any record label, the band unfortunately faded into obscurity and never recorded any more material.

Limited to 100 copies on Ruby Red tape and 200 copies on Ivory White tape.

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Space Marauders – the official Armory fanclub

The Space Marauders is the official Armory fanclub, now doing its 8th year of existence. Membership costs 150 SEK per year and includes an exclusive gift. The gift for previous years’ fanclub editions have been exclusive merchandise such as special edition t-shirt and patches, as well as the highly sought-after Live in the Abyss live cassette. The fanclub includes members from all around the galaxy.

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Amethyst, Heavy Rock from Switzerland

Amethyst is a new Heavy Metal band from Switzerland, formed in 2020 out of the ashes of the previous band Midas Touch. Their goal is to play Heavy Metal, as it was intended by the noble elders, straight from the hearts of the band members to pierce those of the listeners. The inspiration comes not from a specific band in particular, but rather from the sound in general of the era between 1979 and 1981, and the spirit of said time. Rock Knights is Amethyst‘s debut 4-song tape, out on Jawbreaker Records in March 2023.

Limited to 150 copies on Ivory White tape and 50 copies on Bright Amethyst tape.

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Out now: Gallower – Behold the Realm of Darkness

Greetings Jawbreakers!

The LP version of Gallower’s Behold the Realm of Darkness is now officially released. Great Polish thrash/speed power trio with a blackened vibe. Also available on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, Bandcamp etc) if you want to listen before you buy. Check it out!

Gallower is a Polish witching blackend thrash band formed in 2015, inspired by such bands as Destruction, Kreator, Sabbat (UK), Sodom, Mercyful Fate, Slayer and Venom. All the lyrics on the 41 minutes long debut album Behold the Realm of Darkness are interlinked and take place in the dark and eponymously named land of Gallower. This is a unwelcoming place ravaged by the black death and populated by witches, necromancers and inquisitors.

 

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Three new LP pre-orders open!

Today is a good day, as we can proudly present none less than three vinyl pre-orders for upcoming Jawbreaker releases. Only old-school and underground metal of the highest quality, as always!

Acid Blade – Power Dive

Acid Blade is a powerful Heavy Metal outfit from Dresden, Germany, risen out of the ashes of the previous project Angel Blade. While the demo released under that name got great reviews, listeners should not just expect “Angel Blade II”. Instead, this is a much heavier and more dynamic band, with influences ranging from 70s Hard Rock and NWOBHM to US Metal, Thrash, and Punk. While mashing together different styles, Acid Blade‘s sound remains raw and honest, which paired with the characteristic and versatile voice of frontman Klay Mensana will not disappoint any fan of their former work. Acid Blade is not reinventing the wheel but is consequently continuing to turn it. This is Heavy fucking Metal as it should be!

Aquilla – Mankind’s Odyssey

Aquilla is a heavy metal band that was founded in 2015 in the heart of Poland and it’s capital city – Warsaw. The band’s main theme is a blend of science-fiction and 80’s aesthetics. Every aspect from lyrics to stage performance is connected by the band’s original lore, a sci-fi universe that is highly inspired by both old-school and nowadays pictures such as 2001: Space Odyssey, Dune, Alien, Bladerunner or Interstellar. Aquilla aim to bring to the audience a futuristic story of a mankind that has left Earth and ventures through the unknown in order to find a new place to live long and prosper. This epic story was begun already on the EP pair consisting of The Day we Left Earth (2017) and Saviors of the Universe (2019, released on cassette by Jawbreaker Records), and is now given not just another chapter, but a taken to a whole new dimension in the form of the band’s first full-length album, Mankind’s Odyssey. This is something you don’t want to miss if you are into fast-paced, old-school sounding heavy metal with extraordinary high-pitched vocals.

Gallower – Behold the Realm of Darkness

Also hailing from Poland are Gallower, a witching blackend thrash band formed in 2015, inspired by such bands as Destruction, Kreator, Sabbat (UK), Sodom, Mercyful Fate, Slayer and Venom. All the lyrics on the 41 minutes long debut album Behold the Realm of Darkness are interlinked and take place in the dark and eponymously named land of Gallower. This is a unwelcoming place ravaged by the black death and populated by witches, necromancers and inquisitors.