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Recessive Alleles: Melodic Development in Brutal Death Metal

Guest article by Fiello This short article will focus on a specific style of songwriting that consists of the extensive use of melodic development to create an abrasive sound that…

By Guest Writer June 29, 2026Analysis

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Hessian Scrum Special: Joe Gordon (Mortal Decay, Distant Dominion)

https://youtu.be/X7fJElJaKig Nick is joined by Joe Gordon of legendary brutal death metal band Mortal Decay and thrash/black metal outfit Distant Dominion to discuss the history of Mortal Decay, how the…

By hessianfirm June 22, 2026Podcast

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Appalling Spawn – Bestial, Mystical & Spiritual (The First Spawn) pre-orders now available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jTJbR-eqJc Appalling Spawn is the vision of Czech musician Petr "Ptoe" Tománek, joined by Ondra Martínek and Gabriel "Gábin" Pavlík. Fusing the savagery of death metal and grindcore with winding,…

By hessianfirm June 21, 2026Label News

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Hessian Firm to Reissue Appalling Spawn’s Complete Works and Lykathea Aflame’s Elvenefris

It is once again with great pride that we announce a new series of reissues. This time from the legendary and undefinable Czech death metal entities Appalling Spawn and Lykathea…

By hessianfirm June 15, 2026Label News

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Endless Dismal Moan Curse of Underground CDs Now Available: The Collection is Now Complete

Hessian Firm is pleased to announce that Curse of Underground by Endless Dismal Moan is now available. We apologise for the delay in bringing this release to you. The process…

By hessianfirm June 6, 2026Label News

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A Case for Black Metal’s Greatest Album: Macabre Omen – Gods of War, At War

Fiello and Nick discuss Macabre Omen's "Gods of War – At War", an album that sits at the crossroads of many worlds. The conversation covers the use of multiple independent…

By hessianfirm May 28, 2026Podcast

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HSS: Chris Palengat(Massacra Legacy, ex-Massacra) French Interview w/ English Subtitles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFfYBBQm8Uc Nick is joined by Chris, drummer and founding member of French death metal legends Massacra, for a deep dive into the band's place in the extreme metal underground. They…

By hessianfirm May 15, 2026Podcast

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Turkka G. Rantanen

News has reached us of the passing of Turkka G. Rantanen, legendary Finnish visual artist whose work defined the aesthetics of Finnish death metal. His alien landscapes, bizarre deformed figures…

By hessianfirm May 13, 2026Uncategorized

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A Case for Death Metal’s Greatest Album: Cryptopsy – None So Vile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GEEO0F5ab4 Fiello and Nick discuss Cryptopsy's magnum opus and rightfully highly regarded None So Vile. The conversation revolves around the band's ability to make complex and busy music while keeping…

By hessianfirm April 14, 2026Podcast

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Endless Dismal Moan – Curse of Underground Reissue

We are incredibly proud to present the final release in our Endless Dismal Moan reissue series. With Curse of Underground, the cycle comes to an end. Our deepest thanks to…

By hessianfirm April 4, 2026Label News