SOUTHEAST ASIA UPDATES (JANUARY 2006)

This latest Southeast Asia updates contain news from ARBITRARY ELEMENT, ASPHYXIATE, DRY, FLESH DISGORGED, LANGSUYR, MANTAK, NAFRAT, NECROTIC CHAOS, SADIZTIK IMPALER, SHAMANIC RITES, SURRENDER OF DIVINITY, & ZYGOATSIS.

MALAYSIA

The legendary RATOR which’s now consisted of Roslee Hassan (vocalist/ guitars/ drum) & Dead Zull (bassist) have finished recording their debut album entitled “Possessed 2005”. The album will feature 8 songs as well as the rework version of old songs from the cult “Evil Symphony” 1989 demo; “Spell From Fire”, “Death Metal Warrior” & “On Sin”. It’s tentatively release by early 2006 under Muzik Box Productions. www.muzikboxproduction.cjb.net.

LANGSUYR have already finished recording tracks for their new EP. The line-up are Azlanthor (vocalist), Azmaniarkht (Guitar), Bentara (guitar), and two sessionist; Xxxul of Neftaraka on bass & Bob of Pyron on drum. LANGSUYR recently signed a two-album contract with Clockwork, which is distributed by Warner (Malaysia). The band shot their first video clip for the song "Sunut", to be included on a VCD that will accompany the album. The VCD will contain SUNUT video, the making of SUNUT video and some short interviews. Total running time of 40 minutes. An excerpt of all the songs can be streamed at their website, http://langsuyr.metalterus.com.my.

"Asyik" track listing:

01. Asyik
i. Kelibat
ii. Laila Majnun
iii. Kelam/Terang
iv. Seloka Leka Bernyawa
v. Akhir Tamu
02. Liberalisasi Songsang
03. Bedal
04. Sunut
05. Kau Racun
06. Mata Air

MANTAK have signed a multiple album deal with Drakkar Productions (France). The band's scheduled to enter a studio this coming February 2006 for their third album, the first on Drakkar. This album will contain 10 songs including a cover. Mantak previously released their vinyl entitled “Eastern Sexxxrigalust” under another French label, Legion Of Death Records. Naz, No. 195, Fasa 1, Lorong Bunga Fatuma 10, Rmh Murah Kepayan, 85200 Kota kInabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia. www.mantakdeviant.cjb.net.

NECROTIC CHAOS have released their new EP entitled “Black As The Insect'”. This new EP featured LANGSUYR brothers in the ranks - Azman on bass and Azlan on vocal, together with the old members; Jadam, Jo’O & Wira. “Black As The Insect” consisting of 4 tracks which also include the remake of Langsuyr's "My Oath For Thee" which re-composed faster than the original version. It’s honestly more brutal then their debut album, “Regime Grotesque”. Visit the band’s new website at www.necrotic-chaos.com. Sampler for the new EP can be listening at this link http://www.metalterus.com.my/necrotic/necrotic.html.

SHAMANIC RITES will release an EP entitled “Ultimate Collection of Unholy Power” which’s actually the band’s compilation but with additional few new songs. It’ll release with professional pressing & scheduled to hit the scene by early 2006 under Eastern Voice Productions. Previously, they joined a 4-way split “Union Of Eastern Legacy” with CROXOUS, SOULSICK and MAJUSIAH under Recluse Prodections. Anything regarding their upcoming EP, contact [email protected].

SINGAPORE

SADIZTIK IMPALER have released their debut album entitled “Sadiztik Syonan-To Supremacy” through a German label, Ketzer Records & an EP entitled “Demonic Sadiztik Onslaught”. The band is also in planning to release a 3-way split with NODENS & WARKULT under Onslaught Records, Mexico on 2006. Sadiztik Impaler also consist the line-up of As Sahar & Eibon but they have already apart with the two ex-Impiety’s members. www.sadiztik-impaler.cjb.net.

New brutal deathsters from Singapore, NAFRAT recently released their second demo CD entitled “Invoking The Masses” featured two brand new tracks as the follow-up to their debut demo, “Chaos Unleashed”. Nafrat is influenced by Angelcorpse, Krisiun, Morbid Angel, Hate Eternal, Behemoth, Nile etc. Asmat, Apt Blk137, Yishun Ring Rd, #02-170, Singapore 760137. www.nafrat-chaos.tk.

ARBITRARY ELEMENT, new death metal band from Singapore formed in October 2004 consisted of Halim (Cardiac Necropsy, Bunuh, Sihir) , Nahar (Flames Of Dignity, Sri Langsuir), Wan (Flames Of Dignity, Notoriety) and Shafique (Chry5alids, Caesura). They have recorded their promo/demo 2006 & it’ll be release early this year. A total of 4 tracks have been recorded.
Track listing:
1) Transient Regress
2) Beyond Event Horizon
3) Resonance Cascade
4) Crushed By Gravity.
Visit them at myspace @ www.myspace.com/arbitraryelement.

Sevared Records will soon release the FLESH DISGORGED split CD with Philippines’ HUMAN MASTICATION entitled “Molest And Gorge The Emasculated Epitome”. Flesh Disgorged also take part in 5-way Brutal/ Grind split tape with FIBROSIS (France), CAKEWET (France), VOMITROCITY (US), and COPROMESIS (US), release by Human Circus Records (France). www.fd-gore.cjb.net.

THAILAND

Siamese blasphemous warriors SURRENDER OF DIVINITY completed their recordings for the upcoming 'Manifest blasphemy: The Abortion of the Immaculate Conception' album as well as the tracks for the split 7" with MORBOSIDAD. Both releases will be release on early 2006 through From Beyond Productions. Both CD and LP will have different and exclusive artwork, The CD cover art will be perverted by Erik Neyra and the LP version by Ereshkigal. The ultimate LP version will be strictly limited to 500 copies featuring new blasphemous cover artwork and 4 hellish bonus tracks. www.sodivinity.cjb.net.

ZYGOATSIS have already finished recording 4 new songs for the “Apocalyptik Blasphemy of the Revolutionists” split CD with Mexican HACAVITZ. Another 3-way split is also in progress; the split which’s entitled “The Unholy Unification To Sacrifice” featured Zygoatsis with BESTIAL RAIDS & ACRIMONIOUS. The band will also take part in a “Tribute To BEHERIT” cover album under German label, Sadomistic Ritual Productions. All CD will be co-release by Sickchainsaw Productions for Southeast Asian market. [email protected].

INDONESIA

DRY have add their new bassist namely Farmosath, he’s originally from Immortal Rites. The band currently prepare for their next album which’s set to be titled “Throne Of The Ungod”. This upcoming album will feature 8 new songs & it’ll release by Panzerfaust Productions. The band have also recently released a split CD with Singapore’s ISTIDRAJ entitled “Singanezian Heathens” feature 78 minutes of unholy black metal including new & live tracks from both bands. Dry is a long-time black metal band from Surabaya & they have already existed since 1990.

ASPHYXIATE CD “The Process Of Mutilation” now released by Despise The Sun Records (Italy). The CD is also available through the band. The new CD released by the label has re-mastered and re-mixed, the cover artwork is design by Chris Moyen (France). The band is also preparing for a split CD with PUKELIZATION from Japan which is scheduled to release by Obliteration Records. Asphyxiate, Jl. Permata Raya II Blok P no. 14 Permata Bekasi II, Bekasi Timur 17111 West Java, Indonesia. [email protected], www.asphyxiate.cjb.net, www.despisethesunrecords.too.it.