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SHAXUL "Rage & Decay" (Pictavia) MCD
Fourth disc by the solo project of Shaxul (MANZER, THE LAST OATH). This EP shows some primitive and ancestral Death Metal style, inspired by UNLEASHED, BENEDICTION, BOLT THROWER, MASSACRA, ENTOMBED, AUTOPSY... 21 minutes of putrid stench the old school way, and morbid lyrics with a revolutionary twist. Four tracks and an UNLEASHED cover song. Cover art by Jenglot Hitam. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-51.
MANZER "Impious Invocation of Ebalus" (Pictavia) CD
Third album by the "Pictavian Bastards", for maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style from the 80's. They're back with a more evil and primitive approach, still with some Punk and Rock'n'Roll touches. The album features 7 own tracks, including a 15 minutes epic one, and a BATHORY cover song. Influenced by VENOM, SABBAT, BATHORY, ABIGAIL, ATOMIZER, CARNIVORE, NME, BULLDOZER, VULCANO, IMPALED NAZARENE, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN... MANZER's lyrics are about Satan, alcohol, sex, Pictavia and blasphemy. Two songs have been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe), a tradition in each of their releases. Artwork by Mario Lopez. ADLM-CD-50.
AYYUR "Prevail" (Tunisia) CD
Hermetic Black Metal that will make you feel desolation, isolation and detachment. Since 2007, Angra Mainyu is AYYUR's mastermind, paving a very personal, spiritual and psychological path. The album features Shaxul (MANZER, CLAMOR IN TENEBRIS, CONTAMINATION...) on drums. You will not come out of this journey unscathed. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-49.
HYPOKRAS "Dead and Hungry... For Blood" (France) LP
Ancient Thrash/Death Metal the barbarian way. Distributed on CD format in 2002, this is the re-release of the only album by this infernal duo hailing from Bigorra, southern France. It features two bonus tracks taken from their first demo from 1997, "Terror one". Cover art by Mario Lopez. Gatefold cover. Co-produced with TROOPERS OF DOOM. Limited to 200 copies. ADLM-LP-10.
SHAXUL "Ardour & Slumber" (Pictavia) MCD
Third disc by the solo project of Shaxul (MANZER, THE LAST OATH). This EP shows some Dark Folk style... and more! Darker, rockier... There are four songs on this release, three new ones and a cover from the mighty SADE. It features an incredible guest... Selin is an authentic artist from Turkey, performing on two tracks (one own song and the cover), a regular on the stage where she already sung SADE songs with her golden voice. 21 minutes of music full of gloomy, sad and melancholic emotions. Cover art by HAGIOPHOBIC. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-48.
SHAXUL "Wine & Death" (Pictavia) CD
Second record by the solo project of Shaxul (MANZER, THE LAST OATH). This album shows some Dark Folk style, with influences as wide as DEAD CAN DANCE, MALICORNE, THE COFFINSHAKERS, BATHORY, Greg GRAFFIN, WINO & Conny OCHS, Townes VAN ZANDT, Johnny CASH... The main instruments are vocals and Irish bouzouki, but many other instruments from the whole world are used. Lyrics are written in English, except two songs in Spanish and one in Parlanjhe. The album also features special guests, international artists as Labonee Mohanta (USA / India), Joyeeta Sanyal-Margarit (France / India), Debojyoti Sanyal (India), Sophíe Lorraine (Guatemala) and Gherardo Giannarelli (Italy), along with Pictavian artists as Fëarann, Ricky and Jonathan Pailler. 11 tracks and one cover song of Townes VAN ZANDT. Cover art by Jenglot Hitam. Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-CD-47.
UN DOLOR "The Rhythm Of The Death Clock" (Pictavia) CD
UN DOLOR is a cult and historical Punk Rock band from Poitiers, formed in 1991. Here is the second album from the quartet, featuring 10 songs between committed Punk and energetic Rock'n'Roll, sung in English. For fans of O.T.H., LES SHERIFF, LES CADAVRES, ATTENTAT SONORE, HARD-ONS, MOTÖRHEAD... First Punk release by ARMÉE DE LA MORT Records! Artwork by Slo. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-46.
MANZER "Pictavian Chronicles - Volume 2" (Pictavia) CD
The "Pictavian bastards" present the second part of their discography. It features the following releases, now rare: "Mausén Nàu" 7"EP, split 7"EP with NIGHTWOLF, split 10"MLP with HEXECUTOR, "Howling Wilderness" 7"EP, 5 bonus tracks from tape versions and compilations. With cover songs of SABBAT, HEXECUTOR, MANOWAR, BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN. To complete the 78 minutes of this CD, there are 2 live songs recorded in 2013 and 2016, never published before. Some songs have been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe). For maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! The 20 pages booklet shows the original covers, lyrics and pictures. Cover art by Jenglot Hitam. ADLM-CD-45.
STONEWITCH The Midnight Tales (Pictavia) 12"LP
STONEWITCH "The Midnight Tales" (Pictavia) LP : Hailing from Angoulême, STONEWITCH offers a masterful second album. The band delivers a personal kind of Heavy Metal, incluenced by the NWOBHM (IRON MAIDEN, ANGEL WITCH, PRAYING MANTIS, TOKYO BLADE...), Hard Rock from the seventies (SCORPIONS, RAINBOW, WISHBONE ASH...), without denying Doom Metal roots (BLACK SABBATH, SAINT VITUS, WITCHFINDER GENERAL...). Don't expect yet another "retro / revival" band, STONEWITCH asserts its identity and this album shows a huge potential through 7 new tracks for 50 minutes of ancestral Hard Metal. With members from SILVER MACHINE, FALL OF SERAPHS, THE LAST OATH, and ex-members from ACARUS SARCOPT, MANZER. Recorded at HELDSCALLA Studio by Iconoclast (SILVER MACHINE, ANNTHENNATH...). Gatefold cover. Limited to 250 copies. ADLM-LP-09.
MEURTRIÈRES (France) MCD
Here's the first recording from MEURTRIÈRES, a Heavy Metal band singing in French and formed in 2018. Inspired by the great classics from the 80's, influences come from IRON MAIDEN, MERCYFUL FATE, JUDAS PRIEST, and the releases by French label DEVIL'S Records. The band has got this rage and enthusiasm that we almost no longer meet nowadays, and they offer lyrics with a medieval context, sometimes marked by feminism. Based in Lyon, the 5 MEURTRIÈRES members all come from the Punk underground, which brings a particular flavour to their songs, both epic and agressive, and offer us an excellent surprise with this EP. With members from GASMASK TERROR, CHAMBRE FROIDE, MON DRAGON, PÈRE LACHAISE... 5 tracks for about 30 minutes. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-44.
THE LAST TOMB "I" (Pictavia) CD
Wild Dan Killer was the leader, guitarist and howler for the legendary Pictavian band TORK RAN, formed in 1988. He's back in action with THE LAST TOMB, supported by two TREPANATOR members, Cyril (drums) and Gran (bass). The band performs some intense and rich Thrash Metal, with influences ranging from technical and progressive Thrash from the 80's / 90's to the tormented neo-classical style of Shostakovich. Lyrics deal with despair, cynism and atheism. An album that is light-years away from the tasteless and faceless "retro-Thrash" releases polluting the scene, with an old-fashioned production by THE CRIPPLE ROOM studio. 7 tracks including an instrumental. Cover art by Jenglot Hitam. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-43.
SHAXUL Hate & Disgust (Pictavia) CD
First record by the solo project of Shaxul (MANZER). This EP shows some Metal Punk style, with influences ranging from BATHORY to BAD RELIGION. Lyrics criticize established orders but also the current underground scene. Five tracks and a BAD RELIGION cover song. Mastered by Joel Grind (TOXIC HOLOCAUST / TIGER JUNKIES). Cover art by Jenglot Hitam. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-42.
MANZER Pictavian Invasion in Central America (Pictavia) Double CD
This record is a selection of songs that MANZER performed during a tour in Central America in October - November 2018 (Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico). Two CD's, 36 tracks, 152 minutes of ancient Black Metal with raw sound. It includes a KILLERS cover song. The 20 pages booklet shows many photos from the trip and gigs. The cover has been designed by Jenglot Hitam, showing Ebalus (the evil donkey, MANZER's mascot) as the Mayan god of death Ah Puch, slaying a conquistador in front of the Temple of the Great Jaguar in Tikal, and a quetzal flying away. All this for the special price of 9 Euros, like a regular CD! Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-41.
PICTAVIAN ASSAULT (Pictavia) CD
This compilation gathers bands from Pictavia (Poitou-Charentes) only. Here is the concept: all tracks are totally exclusive, and lyrics are always linked with this region. With ABDUSCIUS (Black Metal), BLACKWYVERN (Heavy Metal), KLOOTZAK (Heavy Metal), MANTRAS (Psychedelic Rock), MANZER (Black Metal), SHAXUL (Metal Punk), SILVER MACHINE (Heavy Metal), STONEWITCH (Heavy Metal), THE LAST OATH (DeathRock), TREPANATOR (Death Metal), UN DOLOR (Punk Rock), VALUATIR (Black Metal). A release that shows the high quality level of the Pictavian underground. Artwork by Jenglot Hitam, showing local legendary characters. 74 minutes, 28 pages booklet. With free A2 poster. ADLM-CD-40.
STONEWITCH The Midnight Tales (Pictavia) CD
Hailing from Angoulême, STONEWITCH offers a masterful second album. The band delivers a personal kind of Heavy Metal, incluenced by the NWOBHM (IRON MAIDEN, ANGEL WITCH, PRAYING MANTIS, TOKYO BLADE...), Hard Rock from the seventies (SCORPIONS, RAINBOW, WISHBONE ASH...), without denying Doom Metal roots (BLACK SABBATH, SAINT VITUS, WITCHFINDER GENERAL...). Don't expect yet another "retro / revival" band, STONEWITCH asserts its identity and this album shows a huge potential through 7 new tracks for 50 minutes of ancestral Hard Metal. With members from SILVER MACHINE, FALL OF SERAPHS, THE LAST OATH, and ex-members from ACARUS SARCOPT, MANZER. Recorded at HELDSCALLA Studio by Iconoclast (SILVER MACHINE, ANNTHENNATH...). Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-CD-39.
VARUA INO Pacific War (Tahiti) CD
Here is the discography from the cultest band in French Polynesia, which existed from 1995 to 2001. VARUA INO was performing Thrash Metal, strongly inspired by bands like MEGADETH, METALLICA, SACRED REICH and SEPULTURA. Lyrics criticize politics and religion. Some have been written in Tahitian, the song called "Anavai" even became a hymn to many. The CD features the "Scum" album from 1996, the 2000 demo, and an exclusive track. These recordings were distributed locally only and in limited amounts, so this is a truly unique release in its genre and essential to global Metal underground enthusiasts. VARUA INO means "evil spirit" in Tahitian. Cover art by Renaud B. Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-CD-38.
MANZER Pictavian Invasion in Japan (Pictavia) CD
This record is a selection of songs that MANZER performed during a Japanese tour in May 2017 (Osaka, Tokyo, Yokohama, Sapporo). 18 tracks, 76 minutes of ancient Black Metal with raw sound. It includes a KILLERS cover song. The 12 pages booklet shows many photos from the trip and gigs. The cover has been designed by Renaud B., showing Ebalus (the evil donkey, MANZER's mascot) riding a koi carp, invading Japan with the help of ghosts and demons, while some samurai warriors are defending the coast. All this for the special price of 6 Euros, like a 7"EP or mini-CD! Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-37.
HARFANG Slice of Life (Pictavia) Double CD
HARFANG was performing some energetic Heavy Metal whose most lyrics were written in French. The band was active from 1984 to 1990. This double CD gathers their discography : 3 demos and 1 song taken from a compilation. The set is completed by many high-quality live recordings that present a lot of unreleased tracks which never got recorded in the studio. A HAMMER gig - their previous band name - is included and it also offers JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN cover songs. You will find in HARFANG's style what represents the Hard Metal glory of the 80's in France, along with bands like ATTENTAT ROCK, BLASPHEME, CHARTER, DEATH'S ANGELS, DER KAISER, HIGH POWER, MISTREATED, VENIN, VIXEN, VOODOO CHILD... A real gold nugget now available at last, and essential for any self-respecting Heavy Metal underground maniac. Join the snowy owl for its ultimate flight! 16-page booklet. Cover art by Renaud B. ADLM-CD-36.
GOATVERMIN detruire (France) CD
Bestial and sick Black/Death Metal for fans of BLASPHEMY, REVENGE, BEHERIT, BLACK WITCHERY, DEIPHAGO, INCANTATION, IMMOLATION, AUTOPSY, DISGORGE... Far from the tasteless and dull "War Metal" trend, GOATVERMIN is the only band in France to offer a personal approach of the genre. Their music is characterized by a totally suffocating atmosphere and fierce violence, with blasphemous and provocative lyrics written in English, French and German. Cover art by Chris Moyen. ADLM-CD-35.
MANZER Pictavian Invasion in India & Nepal (Pictavia) CD
This record is a selection of songs that MANZER performed during an Indian and Nepalese tour in December 2014 (Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pokhara, Kathmandu). 16 tracks, 75 minutes of ancient Black Metal with raw sound. It includes cover songs by HEXECUTOR, IRON MAIDEN and SABBAT. The 16 pages booklet shows many photos from the trip and gigs. The cover has been designed by Renaud B., showing Ebalus (the evil donkey, MANZER's mascot) after a slaughter in a Hindu temple, holding a Gurkha knife. All this for the special price of 6 Euros, like a 7"EP or mini-CD! Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-CD-31.
DARKNËSS The ultimate prophecy (Pictavia) Double CD
DARKNËSS was performing a truly authentic and often epic Heavy Metal, in the tradition of the legends from the 80's. Born in the Charente area, the band has been active from 1984 to 1992. This is a real French Heavy Metal gem, an incredible surprise for lovers of the genre. This double CD gathers all studio recordings, as well as some tracks recorded live and at rehearsals. These songs are coming back from the past at last. DARKNËSS shared the stage with bands like KILLERS, OVERDOSE, CHARTER, KRAKEN, JINX, SQUEALER... A release that will put DARKNËSS among the biggest names in French Hard Rock. This is also a tribute to guitarist and founding member, Genns Dark (R.I.P.). Cover art, layout (28 pages booklet) and notes by Freddy Lee Dark, vocalist of DARKNËSS. ADLM-CD-30.
MANZER Pictavian Chronicles - Volume 1 (Pictavia) CD
The "Pictavian bastards" present the first part of their discography. It features the following studio releases, now very rare : "Pictavian Bastards" demo, split 7"EP with ABIGAIL, split 7"EP with GODSLAYING HELLBLAST, "Orgy and Profanity" 7"EP, split 7"EP with SABBAT, 3 cover songs from compilations (ABIGAIL, MOTÖRHEAD, MERCYFUL FATE). To complete the 78 minutes of this CD, there are 3 live songs recorded in 2011, never published before. Some songs have been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe). For maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! The 16 pages booklet shows the original covers, lyrics and pictures. Artwork by Sickness 666. ADLM-CD-29.
ACARUS SARCOPT Tarnation (Pictavia) CD
Second album by ACARUS SARCOPT from the Charente area, "Tarnation" presents a different style from their debut. After some line-up changes, ACARUS SARCOPT clearly turned to a Death Metal style, inspired by AT THE GATES, DISMEMBER, ASPHYX, PESTILENCE, DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, ENTOMBED, MALEVOLENT CREATION... This album has absolutely nothing to do with all the "retro-Death" bands purely and simply plagiarizing the old ones, on the contrary, ACARUS SARCOPT delivers personal Death Metal while remaining old school. Amateurs of their Black Metal era won't be disappointed by this evolution, because "Tarnation" is a dark album, and the maniaks into Death Metal the ancient way will also be satisfied. The album is completed by 2 live songs as bonus, showing the formidable efficiency of the band during gigs. With a devastating sound (ECHOES Studio). ADLM-CD-27.
VALUATIR Exobnos (Pictavia) CD
Second album by this Pictavian Black Metal band characterized by the use of bagpipes and other ancient instruments, with Fëarann (MANZER, CARNYX) and Hemreich (ANGMAR, THE BOTTLE DOOM LAZY BAND). A 70 minutes trip into the Past, among human vanity, maledictions and other infernal legends. "Exobnos" is a very rich work, the perfect osmosis between Metal and traditional music. Fans of party "Folk Metal", go your way, this is not for you! The album also presents some guests, including Patrice Roques (STILLE VOLK, HANTAOMA), Shaxul (MANZER, ANNTHENNATH, ARPHAXAT) and N°6 (SAEL, ANNTHENNATH). Sung in French, with English annotations. Cover art by Renaud B. With 24 pages booklet, presenting fully calligraphed texts. ADLM-CD-25.
SALEM Ancient Spells of the Witch (Japan) Double CD
SALEM was a Heavy Metal band from the land of the rising sun, influenced by the NWOBHM yet performing a very unique and epic style, with high level of musicianship. They were active from 1984 to 1994. This edition gathers their 5 demos, with their 2 latest tracks (never released before), and some live recordings in Japan, all with great sound. 32 pages booklet. An official release approved by the founder bass player, Tatsu (CHURCH OF MISERY, SONIC FLOWER, ex-G.A.T.E.S....). ADLM-CD-24.
BREIZH OCCULT Anaon (France) CD
BREIZH OCCULT is a band from Brittany created in 1998, dedicated to the cult of chaos. The warriors of Jiiaop's perform raw and primitive Black Metal without compromise, with old school influences and possessed vocals in French. BREIZH OCCULT deliver their first album, "Anaon", the souls of the dead. The CD also contains 7 bonus tracks recorded live, an ode to insanity. Succumb to this evil and violent requiem. Cover art by Renaud B. ADLM-CD-23.
DYING EMBRACE Era of Tribulation (India) CD
DYING EMBRACE performs ancient Death Metal, influenced by mighty bands like AUTOPSY, BLACK SABBATH, PARADISE LOST and CANDLEMASS, with their unique Indian touch. The most legendary Metal band from the huge country that is India existed from 1991 to 2002. This CD gathers all their recordings, featuring : "Dying Embrace" Demo, "Grotesque" EP, "Serenades of Depravity" MLP, "Misanthrope" EP. A real masterpiece in the whole Asian Metal history. Buried and hidden for more than a decade, their entire discography is finally out on ARMEE DE LA MORT Records! Artwork by Zizi Amri. ADLM-CD-19.
SHUD Rot in Pieces (France) Double CD
SHUD belonged to the great Death/Thrash Metal era in France, along with CATACOMB, MERCYLESS, ASSHOLE, LOUDBLAST, AGRESSOR, MASSACRA, NOMED, MUTILATED, DEATH POWER... The band existed from 1988 to 1993. The first CD features the following demos : "Promo Tape 1992", "Beyond the Real" from 1991 and "De Profundis" from 1990. The second CD features the "Blindfold" demo from 1989, the first song written by the band in 1988, and many live recordings, among which some exclusive tracks and a NOMED cover. An exhumation not to be missed... ADLM-CD-17.
DISABLED When all is slayed... (France) Double CD
DISABLED was performing some bestial and impious Death Metal. The band existed from 1991 to 1998. This double CD features 3 demos, a MCD and many live recordings among which 11 are unreleased tracks. It also features TERRORIZER and AUTOPSY cover songs. The 32 pages booklet is illustrated by Chris "Thorncross" Moyen, who is the brother of DISABLED's guitarist. Discover or rediscover one of the most brutal bands from the French underground! ADLM-CD-16.
ACARUS SARCOPT The First Day With No Sun (Pictavia) Double CD
First album by ACARUS SARCOPT from the Charente area, "The First Day With No Sun" offers a desperate odyssey in the inmost depths of nihilism, like an encounter between the universes of Lovecraft, Merritt and Andrei Tarkovski's "Stalker". ACARUS SARCOPT performs Black Metal inspired by DISSECTION, ENSLAVED, AT THE GATES, BATHORY, DEATH, EMPEROR, ULVER... By the way, the album ends with an ENSLAVED cover song. The second CD is made of all the band's demos, as well as the "Steckt Wie Ein Nagel" demo when they were still called L'OMBRE DU SACCAGE (which also featured ASMODÉE members). This double CD presents the complete first part of ACARUS SARCOPT's discography, which will demonstrate that the band does not have to prove itself anymore... A 2 hours descent into Hell, in their tormented universe. ADLM-CD-15.
ÖRDÖG The Art of Nihilism (Pictavia) CD
Over 50 minutes of raw Black Metal in its most chaotic and harshest form, straight from the bowels of Pictavia. ARMEE DE LA MORT is proud to release this CD gathering the three rare ÖRDÖG demo tapes, one of the very few dedicated acts hailing from Saintonge. Recorded between 2002 and 2004 with a sick sound. ADLM-CD-13.
TORK RAN Tales of Death (Pictavia) Double CD
The recordings of the legendary Pictavian Speed/Thrash Metal band now available as a double CD edition. TORK RAN was performing a very intense and rich Thrash Metal, influenced by CORONER, MEKONG DELTA, SLAYER, DEATHROW, BLESSED DEATH, EROSION, HOLY MOSES, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, S.O.D., or even Prokofiev and Shostakovitch! With a truly barbaric and impious concept. This release features the "Tales of Death" demo from 1990, the "Haatrrh" live demo from 1988, and many bonus tracks (live and rehearsal). Around 2h35 of music! A complete 32 pages booklet features the original artworks, pictures, lyrics, articles and a biography. Founder member and composer Wild Dan Killer is also known for having taught guitar to many Pictavian metalheads ((HIRILORN, KLOOTZAK, DEEP VEIN, HACRIDE, KLONE, SLEVEN, etc...). Cover art by Renaud B, based on a period drawing by Wild Dan Killer. ADLM-CD-10.
GOATVERMIN detruire (France) 12"LP
Bestial and sick Black/Death Metal for fans of BLASPHEMY, REVENGE, BEHERIT, BLACK WITCHERY, DEIPHAGO, INCANTATION, IMMOLATION, AUTOPSY, DISGORGE... Far from the tasteless and dull "War Metal" trend, GOATVERMIN is the only band in France to offer a personal approach of the genre. Their music is characterized by a totally suffocating atmosphere and fierce violence, with blasphemous and provocative lyrics written in English, French and German. Cover art by Chris Moyen. Gatefold cover, red vinyl. Important information : the speed is 45 RPM. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-08.
MANZER Beyond The Iron Portal (Pictavia) 12"LP
Second album by the "Pictavian bastards", for maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! The album features 10 brand new tracks (8 songs, 1 intro and 1 instrumental). Influenced by VENOM, SABBAT, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, NWOBHM, BATHORY, JAN DO FIAO, ABIGAIL, KILLERS, ATOMIZER, CARNIVORE, NME, BULLDOZER, IMPALED NAZARENE… MANZER's lyrics are about Satan, alcohol, sex, Pictavia and blasphemy. One song has been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe), as in each of their releases. Artwork by Sickness 666. The vinyl is three coloured (red, black, white), to evoke the ones on the Pictavian flag. Gatefold cover. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-07.
MANZER / HEXECUTOR Pictavian Hexecution (Pictavia / Brittany) 10"LP
A warlike and brotherly alliance between the bastards from Pictavia and the hangmen from Brittany for a record with a special concept. MANZER performs ancient Black Metal, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll. HEXECUTOR delivers devastating old school Thrash Metal, with an evil touch. Each band offers an unreleased studio track, a cover song from the other band, and an exclusive live track that will appear on their forthcoming album. The cover songs have been personalized, the result being "Pictavian Aggression" by MANZER and "Roazhoniz Bastards" by HEXECUTOR! United against modern trends, posers and other hipsters, the two bands are ready to kick your ass! Artwork by Renaud B. Gatefold cover. Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-LP-06.
IRON SLAUGHT Crusading Metal Mercenaries (France) 12"LP
Intense Heavy/Speed Metal coming from the inmost depths of Bigorra. Impossible to escape from these battle hymns forged in the purest Metal. With fury and passion, IRON SLAUGHT gets ready to mercilessly crush all the traitors to the Hard Metal cause. This first album is a worship to the ancestral heroes, from IRON MAIDEN to RUNNING WILD, or even from SLAYER to DESTRUCTION. With members of BY THE SWORD, HANTAOMA, EVITERNITY... Gatefold cover, red vinyl. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-05.
ANNTHENNATH / QUINTESSENCE Eram quod es, eris quod sum (Pictavia) 12"LP
Each band offers 3 exclusive tracks of cold and morbid Black Metal. This is a common concept, inspired by the Legend of the three living and the three dead. The bands are made of members from SAEL, SILVER MACHINE, ANGMAR, MANZER, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE... A vinyl-only release. Gatefold cover. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-04.
MANZER Light of the Wreckers (Pictavia) 12"LP
First album by the "Pictavian bastards", for maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! The album features 9 brand new tracks (8 songs and 1 instrumental). Influenced by VENOM, SABBAT, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, NWOBHM, BATHORY, JAN DO FIAO, ABIGAIL, KILLERS, ATOMIZER, CARNIVORE, NME, BULLDOZER, IMPALED NAZARENE… MANZER's lyrics are about Satan, alcohol, sex, Pictavia and blasphemy. One song has been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe), as in each of their releases. Artwork by Sickness 666. The vinyl is marbled with blue and white, to remind the ocean that bathes the Pictavian coasts, where the wreckers raged... Gatefold cover. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-03.
ORATOR Kapalgnosis (Bangladesh) 12"LP
ORATOR, the bestial Deathrashing Aghori cult from Bangladesh is back with new sonic cursed offerings, and a MERCILESS cover song. These three possessed souls will lead you on the heretical left-handed Tantric path of Self-becoming and Qliphoth Gnosis. A barbaric first album titled "Kapalgnosis", meant to remain a reference in the Asian Metal history. Gatefold cover. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-02.
DYING EMBRACE Era of Tribulation (India) 12"LP
DYING EMBRACE performs ancient Death Metal, influenced by mighty bands like AUTOPSY, BLACK SABBATH, PARADISE LOST and CANDLEMASS, with their unique Indian touch. The most legendary Metal band from the huge country that is India existed from 1991 to 2002. This LP gathers all their recordings, featuring : "Dying Embrace" Demo, "Grotesque" EP, "Serenades of Depravity" MLP, "Misanthrope" EP. A real masterpiece in the whole Asian Metal history. Buried and hidden for more than a decade, their entire discography will finally be out on ARMEE DE LA MORT Records! Artwork by Zizi Amri. Gatefold cover. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-LP-01.
MANZER Howling Wilderness (Pictavia) 7"EP
A new 7"EP by the "Pictavian bastards", for maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! It features 3 brand new tracks and a MANOWAR cover song. Influenced by VENOM, SABBAT, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, NWOBHM, BATHORY, JAN DO FIAO, ABIGAIL, KILLERS, ATOMIZER, CARNIVORE, NME, BULLDOZER, IMPALED NAZARENE… Lyrics draw inspiration from Pictavian legends and blasphemy, the title song is also a tribute to the world of Conan, the Picts in particular. One song has been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe), as in each of their releases. Artwork by Sickness 666. Red and black vinyl (smoke effect). Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-EP-09.
MANZER / NIGHTWOLF Pictavian Serigala (Pictavia / Malaysia) 7"EP
An alcoholic and brotherly alliance between the bastards from Pictavia and the werewolves from Malaysia for a record with a special concept. MANZER performs 80's Black Metal, with doses of Heavy Metal. NIGHTWOLF delivers primitive and headbanging Black/Speed Metal. The whole record will let you smell a strong Rock'n'Roll and Punk stench as well! Each band offers an unreleased track and a cover song. This is also a tribute to the mighty Japanese Metal scene, as MANZER covers SABBAT ("Darkness and Evil"), and NIGHTWOLF covers SACRIFICE ("Friday Nightmare"). United against modern trends, posers and other hipsters, the two bands are ready to release the wolves on you! Artwork by Renaud B. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-EP-08.
HEXECUTOR Hangmen of Roazhon (France) 7"EP
Devastating old school Thrash Metal from Brittany, with an evil touch, influenced by the German and Canadian scenes from the 80's. This is absolutely not a "fun retro-Thrash" project, but an impressive band among the best ever to be spawned by the French underground in the genre. HEXECUTOR is ready to guillotine posers and trendies as an assembly-line work! The EP features 4 exclusive tracks. Recorded by Kev Desecrator from PERVERSIFIER. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-EP-07.
MANZER Mausén Nàu (Pictavia) 7"EP
Here is an anti-Christmas 7"EP by the "Pictavian Bastards"! There is an ancestral custom with Christmas carols in Pictavia, but it is also an obvious salute to Metal Christmas singles released by awesome bands such as KING DIAMOND, TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC, GEHENNAH, NUNSLAUGHTER... MANZER is proud to be a part of this tradition! The 7"EP features 2 new songs, one being a totally "manzerized" version of a Pictavian traditional song dating back to the Middle Ages. There are also 2 exclusive live tracks. The 4 songs on this record are sung in Parlanjhe, Pictavia's local language. Join MANZER to blaspheme the most famous religious holidays, and have a "Mausén Nàu" ("evil Christmas")! To be released on the 25th December, 2013! The vinyl is marbled with red and white, like blood on the Christmas snow... Artwork by Renaud B. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-EP-06.
MANZER / SABBAT Pictavian Demonslaught (Pictavia / Japan) 7"EP
The Pictavian bastards are proud of this unholy alliance with the gods from Japan. With 2 exclusive tracks by each band. Black Metal the ancient way! Cover art by Renaud B. Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-EP-05.
MANZER Orgy and Profanity (Pictavia) 7"EP
Four brand new depraved and blasphemous hymns by the "Pictavian bastards", still in an ancient Black Metal style. One song has been written in Pictavian language, as in each of their releases. Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-EP-04.
MANZER / GODSLAYING HELLBLAST Pictavian Kara Metal (Pictavia / Turkey) 7"EP
The Pictavian bastards and the satanic horde from Kadiköy are back with exclusive tracks for this vinyl, limited to 300 copies. Only for those who still worship Black Metal the ancient way. Blasphemous cover art by Sickness 666. ADLM-EP-03.
THE BOTTLE DOOM LAZY BAND / CHILDREN OF DOOM Doom Freaks (France) 7"EP
Traditional Doom Metal influenced by SAINT VITUS, BLACK SABBATH, PENTAGRAM, CATHEDRAL... One exclusive track by each band. Co-produced with EMANES METAL Records and UNDER SIEGE Records. ADLM-EP-02.
ANNTHENNATH / FROSTMOON ECLIPSE Human Infanticide (Pictavia / Italy) 7"EP
Intense and cold Black Metal. Each band offers a new and exclusive song for this vinyl, with a concept on human infanticide as a natural selection, towards the voluntary extinction of mankind. Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-EP-01.
HEXECUTOR Poison, Lust and Damnation (France) CD
Devastating old school Thrash Metal from Brittany, with an evil touch, influenced by the German, Canadian and US scenes from the 80's, but also by Heavy Metal and some more extreme styles. This is absolutely not a "fun retro-Thrash" project, but an impressive band among the best ever to be spawned by the French underground in the genre. This first album features 8 new tracks, among which 3 are inspired by the Affair of the Poisons during the reign of King Louis XIV. Recorded by Fog at LE CAVEAU Studio (MANZER, STONEWITCH, ACARUS, DEATHRONED, NORMAN SHORES...). Artwork by Jon Whiplash (SKELETHAL). ADLM-CD-34.
MANZER Beyond The Iron Portal (Pictavia) CD
Second album by the "Pictavian bastards", for maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! The album features 10 brand new tracks (8 songs, 1 intro and 1 instrumental). Influenced by VENOM, SABBAT, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, NWOBHM, BATHORY, JAN DO FIAO, ABIGAIL, KILLERS, ATOMIZER, CARNIVORE, NME, BULLDOZER, IMPALED NAZARENE… MANZER's lyrics are about Satan, alcohol, sex, Pictavia and blasphemy. One song has been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe), as in each of their releases. Artwork by Sickness 666. ADLM-CD-33.
IRON SLAUGHT Crusading Metal Mercenaries (France) CD
Intense Heavy/Speed Metal coming from the inmost depths of Bigorra. Impossible to escape from these battle hymns forged in the purest Metal. With fury and passion, IRON SLAUGHT gets ready to mercilessly crush all the traitors to the Hard Metal cause. This first album is a worship to the ancestral heroes, from IRON MAIDEN to RUNNING WILD, or even from SLAYER to DESTRUCTION. With members of BY THE SWORD, HANTAOMA, EVITERNITY... ADLM-CD-32.
MANZER Pictavian Invasion in Israel (Pictavia) CD
This record is a selection of songs that MANZER performed during an Israeli tour in March 2014 (Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa). 18 tracks, 80 minutes of ancient Black Metal with raw sound. It includes cover songs by MERCYFUL FATE and SABBAT. The 8 pages booklet shows many photos from the trip and gigs. The cover has been designed by Renaud B., showing Ebalus (the evil donkey, MANZER's mascot) burning the 3 main religious sites in Jerusalem, while crushing their respective symbols to the ground. All this for the special price of 6 Euros, like a 7"EP or mini-CD! Limited to 300 copies. ADLM-CD-28.
MANZER Pictavian Invasion in Malaysia (Pictavia) CD
This record is a selection of songs that MANZER performed during an Asian tour in May 2013 (Malaysia, Singapore). 18 tracks, 79 minutes of ancient Black Metal with raw sound. It includes cover songs by BLACK SABBATH, MOTÖRHEAD, MERCYFUL FATE and VENOM. The 12 pages booklet shows many photos from the trip and gigs. The cover has been designed by Renaud B., showing Ebalus (the evil donkey, MANZER's mascot) as Sandokan, the pirate from Borneo. All this for the special price of 6 Euros, like a 7"EP or mini-CD! Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-CD-26.
MANZER Light of the Wreckers (Pictavia) CD
First album by the "Pictavian bastards", for maniaks of the ancient Black Metal style, with doses of Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll! The album features 9 brand new tracks (8 songs and 1 instrumental). Influenced by VENOM, SABBAT, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, NWOBHM, BATHORY, JAN DO FIAO, ABIGAIL, KILLERS, ATOMIZER, CARNIVORE, NME, BULLDOZER, IMPALED NAZARENE… MANZER's lyrics are about Satan, alcohol, sex, Pictavia and blasphemy. One song has been written in Pictavian language (called Parlanjhe), as in each of their releases. Artwork by Sickness 666. ADLM-CD-22.
PERVERSIFIER Perverting The Masses (France) CD
PERVERSIFIER is a Thrash Metal band from Brittany. At first created as a one-man band, he released a demo in 2009 and a split in 2010. Since then, nothing more... But 2013 marks the return of PERVERSIFIER, which since became a full band, and unleashes its first album "Perverting The Masses" on CD through ARMEE DE LA MORT Records. It features 9 tracks (7 songs among which 2 demo re-recordings, an intro and an interlude). Beware, no fun retro-Thrash with caps and bermuda shorts here, the band delivers an aggressive, devastating, evil Thrash, with spikes and leather, in the vein of legends like DESTRUCTION, SODOM, RAZOR, MORBID SAINT, WHIPLASH, KREATOR, SLAYER, NIFELHEIM... Get ready for a solid dose of Evil Speed Thrashing Metal! The members from PERVERSIFIER also belong to bands like NUCLEAR ABOMINATION, DEATHLESS BASTARDS, DEMONIC OATH... Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov. ADLM-CD-21.
ORATOR Kapalgnosis (Bangladesh) CD
ORATOR, the bestial Deathrashing Aghori cult from Bangladesh is back with new sonic cursed offerings, and a MERCILESS cover song. These three possessed souls will lead you on the heretical left-handed Tantric path of Self-becoming and Qliphoth Gnosis. A barbaric first album titled "Kapalgnosis", meant to remain a reference in the Asian Metal history. ADLM-CD-20.
MANZER Pictavian Invasion in Asia (Pictavia) CD
This record is a selection of songs that MANZER performed during an Asian tour in November 2010 (Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka). 21 tracks, 80 minutes of ancient Black Metal with raw sound. It includes cover songs by ABIGAIL, MERCYFUL FATE, VENOM and MOTÖRHEAD. In Bangkok, the ABIGAIL one was performed by Yasuyuki himself on vocals. The 16 pages booklet shows many photos from the trip and gigs. The cover art has been designed by Sickness 666, showing Ebalus (the evil donkey, MANZER's mascot) as Kali. All this for the special price of 6 Euros, like a 7"EP or mini-CD! Limited to 500 copies. ADLM-CD-18.
ANGMAR Cénotaphe (Lost Tracks) (France) CD
ANGMAR, the epic Black Metal horde from Normandy, offers its third album, made of old songs but never recorded nor released before. "Cénotaphe" is a tribute to their roots, may it be musically or conceptually. On this record, ANGMAR performs Black Metal as in the early 90's, intense and cold, but still with this strong identity which made them one of the leading bands of the genre in France. All tracks are sung in French. The album ends on a tremendous cover song of BATHORY's "Shores in Flames". ANGMAR members are also a part of bands like VALUATIR, ANNTHENNATH, QUINTESSENCE, NORMAN SHORES... ADLM-CD-14.
NOMED Thrashing Insanity (France) Double CD
Here is the discography from this insane Norman Thrash Metal band, from 1984 to 1989. This double CD gathers 4 demos, the "Troop of Death" MLP, the "Like..." album, the live 7"EP, and some rare recordings. 30 tracks on each CD, 2h35 of music, 32 pages booklet! It is also a tribute to the former guitarist, André Lemesle (R.I.P.). NOMED will forever remain as one of the cultest bands in the French underground. Cover art by Chris Moyen. ADLM-CD-12.
ANNTHENNATH Bridges to Nothingness (Pictavia) CD
ANNTHENNATH is violent anti-human Black Metal and returns with a concept about nothingness : 3 new tracks in the vein of the second demo, "Paeans of Apostasy". The rest of the CD is filled with very rare material : first demo from 2004 and rehearsal tracks from 2002 and 2005. ANNTHENNATH is made of members from ANGMAR, ARPHAXAT, DISKARIAL, FUNERAILLE, SAEL... ADLM-CD-11.
CHARNIER Humanicide (France) CD
CHARNIER ("mass grave" in French) represents a Death Metal of extreme violence, where brutality reigns without respite. War, eradication and horror are the themes of their lyrics written entirely in French. No place for the salvation of humanity! Their influences come from bands such as IMMOLATION, KRISIUN, MORBID ANGEL, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEATH, SUFFOCATION, SINISTER, ABHORRENCE, LUCIFERION... Recorded at SoundSuite Studio (DESTRÖYER 666, CARPATHIAN FOREST...) and mastered at Drudenhaus Studio (ANNTHENNATH...), for a relentless and devastating sound. The "mass grave" was discovered in November 2000 on the cursed lands of Provence... Now, let the pestilential miasmas of putrefaction fill the battlefield! ADLM-CD-09.
QUINTESSENCE Le Bourreau de Tiffauges (Pictavia) CD
Cold and epic Pictavian Black Metal with French lyrics and bewitching solos. For this second album made of 7 hateful songs, QUINTESSENCE relates the life of Pictavian knight and lord Gilles de Rais, "the torturer from Tiffauges". One of the best hordes in the genre in France. With Xavier of MANZER and Fog of ANGMAR. Recorded at Fog's own "Le Caveau" studio. Cover art and illustrations by Saint John. ADLM-CD-08.
MERCYLESS In Memory of Agrazabeth (France) Double CD
Without a doubt, MERCYLESS from Alsace was one of the best Death Metal bands in France, along with LOUDBLAST, AGRESSOR, MASSACRA, CATACOMB, etc... On double CD format : the first CD gathers the first 3 demos of the band (1988, 1989, 1990). The second CD presents live and rehearsal tracks. Thick 32 pages booklet with photos and articles. A cult and immortal Death Metal masterpiece. ADLM-CD-07.
KLOOTZAK Bloodlust (Pictavia) CD
First album from the Pictavian gods of Heavy Metal, traditional, epic and catchy, with a fantastic sound (ECHOES Studio). The band was born in 2000, but keeps the Heavy Metal style from the 80's alive. Cover art by Hervé Monjeaud (IRON MAIDEN). ADLM-CD-06.
DEEP VEIN / HYPOKRAS Ancestral Death Metal Terror (France) CD
DEEP VEIN from Pictavia and HYPOKRAS from Occitania unite to deliver exclusive tracks of ancient Death Metal. DEEP VEIN also offers an INCANTATION cover song. Cover art by Chris Moyen. ADLM-CD-05.
CATACOMB The Years of Morbidology (France) Double CD
CATACOMB was one of the best Death Metal bands from the early 90's in France (Provence), with a concept inspired by the works of Lovecraft. The band has been active from 1990 to 2003. This record is a double CD : one CD with all official releases, and another CD with live/rehearsal/exclusive tracks, more than 2h35 of music. Cover art by Chris Moyen, with a 32 pages booklet (including biography, lyrics, pictures...). A truly cult release for all Death Metal worshippers. ADLM-CD-04.
ANKRISMAH Dive in the Abyss (France) CD
ANKRISMAH's Black Metal is evil, hypnotic and putrid. It gives back to the genre its dangerous and horrible side that some consider as vanished. "Dive in the Abyss" will make you dive for real in the deepest abyssal darkness. ANKRISMAH takes its inspiration from ABRUPTUM, BEHERIT, PROFANATICA, HAVOHEJ, MÜTIILATION, DEMONCY, MAYHEM, SUMMUM MALUM, DARKTHRONE... but with an own style emerged from chasms. 9 tracks for 46 inhuman minutes. First album from this band born in 2002 in Provence. ADLM-CD-03.
CARNYX Leaving Reason (Pictavia) CD
Raw, primitive and gloomy Black Metal. 11 tracks, like one hour in obscurity, a trip through fear and nightmares, the grotesque and the absurd, until you lose your mind. Musically, the influences are vast, like BLUT AUS NORD, ABIGAIL, SIGH, ISVIND... After 2 demos and a split CD, this album is a real achievement. Personal project from Fëarann (VALUATIR, MANZER). ADLM-CD-02.
FUNERAILLE Dis Pater (Pictavia) CD
FUNERAILLE finally releases its first album. Twelve hymns of traditional Black Metal dedicated to Death, and inspired by the style of the early nineties. A legendary band in Pictavia, which values are cynism, nihilism and misanthropy. FUNERAILLE was created in 1998 and is leaded by Lyshd Mordrak (also in ANNTHENNATH). This album is meant to remain a dark masterpiece that shows the mightiness of real Black Metal in France, apart from the trends that degrade it. ADLM-CD-01.