After blowing the world up with the criminal Anti-Dogma Megaforce, Fetid is the second album that Barbarian Swords recorded with Javi Félez at Moontower Studios (Deströyer 666, Teitanblood, Graveyard, Balmog...) in July 2022, and it also means the return to the band’s more typical black doom postulates from their earlier works.
With a simply spectacular cover artwork by Juanjo Castellano (The Black Dahlia Murder, Unleashed, Skeletal Remains, Avulsed...), the Catalans’ new album will be released by Base Record Production on LP, CD and tape on April the 26th. The label will also print T-shirts to match the album’s artwork.
With the impressive help of Uretra (Onirophagus) on drums, Von Päx (vocals), J.Pnzr (guitar, bass, keyboards) and Steamroller (guitar) have created another symphony of sickness and abominable thoughts. From their usual tale of revenge with ‘Cherokee Firestorm’ to the finale ‘Even Brave Men Fear Death’ and ‘Not Even Light’, the height of nihilism and negativity, Barbarian Swords plunge you into unease and tragedy with a Fetid that, strangely enough, also conveys a sense of epic.
Fifth opus from a veteran band that doesn’t sell out, that rules by its own standards based on misanthropy, devotion to old extreme metal, and incorruptible darkness.
Drums recorded by Uretra.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios.
Cover artwork by Juanjo Castellano.
Layout by César Valladares.
Edited by Base Record Production.
I really cant pick a favorite track, this whole album kicks so much ass with its intensity and ferocity from beginning to end. Definitely a new favorite artist. Really gives off Necrophobic vibes with the melodies and atmosphere. Andrés Salas
From the first riffs and notes you are entranced by the majestic power of VORGA. Beyond The Palest Star is among the best black metal albums of this year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it lands at the top for a lot of fans. Get out of their way; album three will no doubt be pantheon level for the genre. The growth from the last release is quite substantial. Cosmic Judgement comes for you! Metallurgical Fire
A blackened doom concept record about the very real problem of amphibian extinction, “Croak” is a punishing, essential listen. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 23, 2022
I got this slab of greatness when I purchased a cd from the label,just love how much care and attention that they put into the packaging,artwork! Morbid Evils,this is amazing!Crushingly heavy,atmospheric,relentless,I think the comparisons to Thou and Primitive Man are spot on! Thanks to Transcending Obscurity for this! Michael Carter