KILLUSTRATIONS Website Relaunched

KILLUSTRATIONS, the award winning design studio founded and operated by German artist Bjoern Goosses, has relaunched its website. Dip into a world of unique artistry and head over to killustrations.com!

Primarily working in the field of digital compositing, KILLUSTRATIONS uses a variety of techniques to create unique imagery between playful surrealism and colourful morbidity. The interdisciplinary works range from music album and apparel artwork to logotype design, photography and basically everything else in the sphere of graphic art.

KILLUSTRATIONS' client list nowadays reads like a Who's Who of today's metal music scene, including renowned bands, labels and festivals from more than 25 countries. Looking over the rim, KILLUSTRATIONS has furthermore worked with writers, directors, companies and NGOs from various branches and genres. To put it in a nutshell, KILLUSTRATIONS aka Bjoern Goosses lives and breathes graphic art. Hence the maxim: happy designs for happy people.

FINAL DEPRAVITY - Thrash Is Just The Beginning Video Released

German thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have released a video for the title track of their new album, Thrash Is Just The Beginning, via YouTube. The clip can be seen below.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning was released on December 13, 2013 via Nihilistic Empire Records / New Music Distribution. The album has been produced by Sascha Risseler and mastered by Dennis Koehne (a.o. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End). 

The artwork has been designed by renowned design studio Killustrations (a.o. Dew-Scented, Nervecell, Hackneyed, The Very End), run by German artist Bjoern Goosses. Listen to the entire album and check for merch on Bandcamp!

FINAL DEPRAVITY Supporten DR. LIVING DEAD! und DUST BOLT In Münster

Metal Hammer, Musix, Metalnews.de present:

Radioactive Intervention Tour 2013

DR. LIVING DEAD!

special guests:

DUST BOLT

FINAL DEPRAVITY

29.12.2013 - Sputnikhalle, Münster
Einlass 19:00 Uhr | Beginn 20:00 Uhr

Tickets | FB Event | Lest mehr...

Hört das ganze neue FINAL DEPRAVITY Album Thrash Is Just The Beginning auf Bandcamp:

Also available on iTunes | Amazon MP3 | Spotify.

FINAL DEPRAVITY Streaming Entire New Album Thrash Is Just The Beginning

The new album by German Ruhr Area thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY, Thrash Is Just The Beginning, can now be streamed in its entirety using this Bandcamp widget: Thrash Is Just The Beginning will be released this Friday, December 13 via Nihilistic Empire / New Music Distribution. Check the FINAL DEPRAVITY webstore for special pre-order and merch offers.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning has been produced by Sascha Risseler and mastered by Dennis Koehne (a.o. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End). The artwork has been designed by renowned design studio Killustrations (a.o. Dew-Scented, Nervecell, Hackneyed, The Very End), run by German artist Bjoern Goosses.

FINAL DEPRAVITY - New Album Title Track Available For Streaming; Exclusive Pre-Order Special Offers Launched

German Ruhr Area thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have premiered the title track of their upcoming new album, Thrash Is Just The Beginning, on Bandcamp.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning will be released on December 13th via Nihilistic Empire Records / New Music Distribution, and FINAL DEPRAVITY have set up some exclusive special offers for you:

Pre-order Thrash Is Just The Beginning on CD / Vinyl or purchase a T-Shirt / Girlie / Tank Top, include your e-mail address in a message and get a free album download code prior to the release! Check the FINAL DEPRAVITY web store for details.
Thrash Is Just The Beginning has been produced by Sascha Risseler and mastered by Dennis Koehne (a.o. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End). The artwork has been designed by renowned design studio Killustrations (a.o. Dew-Scented, Nervecell, Hackneyed, The Very End), run by German artist Bjoern Goosses.

Two ‘Making of’ clips feat. previously unreleased audio samples of the album title track and Tale Of Woe plus behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions and can be seen on YouTube. The 'Making Of' video trailers have been created by Carsten Loer for Cyphers X.

FINAL DEPRAVITY - Thrash Is Just The Beginning Album Cover Revealed; Release Date Announced

German Ruhr Area thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming new album, Thrash Is Just The Beginning. The artwork has been designed by renowned design studio Killustrations (a.o. Dew-Scented, Nervecell, Hackneyed, The Very End), run by German artist Bjoern Goosses.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning will be released on December 13th via Nihilistic Empire Records / New Music Distribution. Two ‘Making of’ clips feat. previously unreleased audio samples of the album title track and Tale Of Woe plus behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions can be seen below.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning has been produced by Sascha Risseler and mastered by Dennis Koehne (a.o. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End). The 'Making Of' video trailers have been created by Carsten Loer for Cyphers X.

FINAL DEPRAVITY from the Ruhr Area of Germany (known as the homebase of legends like Kreator & Sodom and most vital center of today's German metal scene) have been founded in December 2007.

The band came up with a highly praised 3-track demo in 2008 and shared stages with acts like Sodom, Legion Of The Damned, Artillery and The Very End since then.

The debut album, Nightmare 13, has been released in October 2010. Due to the bankruptcy of Twilight Distribution the album download is currently not available, but Nightmare 13 can be streamed in its entirety via SoundCloud.

FINAL DEPRAVITY played more than 70 live shows since the album release with the likes of e.g. Arch Enemy, Accu§er and Warrant. The band supported Onslaught and Suidakra on the Scream For Violence European Tour (20 shows) and performed at Metalfest Germany in 2011.

In June 2012, FINAL DEPRAVITY have announced Jerome Reil (son of Kreator drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil) as their new drummer. 

Bandsintown
FINAL DEPRAVITY is:
Dennis 'Blaze' Baron - Vocals, Guitars
Oliver Hey - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Voss - Bass
Jerome Reil - Drums

Join FINAL DEPRAVITY on Facebook.

Contact / Booking:
Featured Artists Promotions
featuredartists@t-online.de

FINAL DEPRAVITY Present Second 'Making Of' Video For New Album

German Ruhr Area thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have presented the second part of the 'Making of' video trailer for their upcoming new album, Thrash Is Just The Beginning.

The clip features previously unreleased audio samples of the second album track, Tale Of Woe, behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions and can be seen below.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning has been produced by Sascha Risseler and mastered by Dennis Koehne (a.o. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End). The album artwork and band photography come from the renowned design studio Killustrations (a.o. Dew-Scented, Nervecell, Hackneyed, The Very End), run by German artist Bjoern Goosses.

The 'Making Of' video trailers have been created by Carsten Loer for Cyphers X.

FINAL DEPRAVITY from the Ruhr Area of Germany (known as the homebase of legends like Kreator & Sodom and most vital center of today's German metal scene) have been founded in December 2007.

The band came up with a highly praised 3-track demo in 2008 and shared stages with acts like Sodom, Legion Of The Damned, Artillery and The Very End since then.

The debut album, Nightmare 13, has been released in October 2010. Due to the bankruptcy of Twilight Distribution the album download is currently not available, but Nightmare 13 can be streamed in its entirety via SoundCloud.

FINAL DEPRAVITY played more than 70 live shows since the album release with the likes of e.g. Arch Enemy, Accu§er and Warrant. The band supported Onslaught and Suidakra on the Scream For Violence European Tour (20 shows) and performed at Metalfest Germany in 2011.

In June 2012, FINAL DEPRAVITY have announced Jerome Reil (son of Kreator drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil) as their new drummer. 

Bandsintown
FINAL DEPRAVITY is:
Dennis 'Blaze' Baron - Vocals, Guitars
Oliver Hey - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Voss - Bass
Jerome Reil - Drums

Join FINAL DEPRAVITY on Facebook.

Contact / Booking:
Featured Artists Promotions
featuredartists@t-online.de

FINAL DEPRAVITY - Studioreport Von The-Pit.de Zum Neuen Album Thrash Is Just The Beginning

"Thrash Is Just The Beginning?
Dat is dat, wat los is."
FINAL DEPRAVITY - im Studio besucht

Von Jörg Müller für The-Pit.de.

"Die Gelsenkirchener Thrasher FINAL DEPRAVITY sind ein gutes Beispiel dafür, wie sehr die Szene gerade im Pott pulsiert, sich verändert, wächst und nach oben strebt. Schon früh hatten sie diverse Erfolge zu feiern, wozu sicherlich auch damals Sodoms Tom ein wenig beigetragen hatte.

Überzeugender aber waren sie schon vom Fleck weg auf der Livebühne, denn bereits beim zweiten Gig ihrer noch jungen Karriere, kurz vor Weihnachten 2009, spielten sie vor SODOM in der ausverkauften Bochumer Matrix und konnten nicht nur sich selbst beweisen, sondern auch zahlreiche Fans überzeugen."

Mehr über den Weg vom ersten Demo zum Debutalbum Nightmare 13, von Besetzungswechseln bis hin zur Entstehung des neuen Albums Thrash Is Just The Beginning erfahrt ihr auf der Website von The-Pit.de.

Dort verraten euch Jörg Müller und FINAL DEPRAVITY Sänger und Gitarrist Dennis Baron darüber hinaus auch Einzelheiten zu allen 10 Songs der Aufnahme.

Den ersten Teil des 'Making Of' Videos zu Thrash Is Just The Beginning könnt ihr unten sehen. Der Clip enthält bisher unveröffentlichte Audio Samples des Titelsongs und Behind-The-Scenes Material der Aufnahmesessions.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning wurde von Sascha Risseler produziert und von Dennis Koehne (u.a. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End) gemastert. Das Artwork und die Bandfotos stammen vom renommierten Design Studio Killustrations (u.a. Nervecell, Dew-Scented, Hackneyed, The Very End) des deutschen Künstlers Björn Goosses. Der 'Making Of' Video Trailer wurde von Carsten Löer, Cyphers X kreiert. Ein Veröffentlichungsdatum für das Album steht noch nicht fest.

FINAL DEPRAVITY Present First 'Making Of' Video For New Album

German Ruhr Area thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY have presented the first part of the 'Making of' video trailer for their upcoming new album, Thrash Is Just The Beginning.

The clip features previously unreleased audio samples of the album title track, behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions and can be seen below.

Thrash Is Just The Beginning has been produced by Sascha Risseler and mastered by Dennis Koehne (a.o. Sodom, Exumer, The Very End). The album artwork and band photography come from the renowned design studio Killustrations (a.o. Dew-Scented, Nervecell, Hackneyed, The Very End), run by German artist Bjoern Goosses.

The 'Making Of' video trailer has been created by Carsten Loer for Cyphers X.

FINAL DEPRAVITY from the Ruhr Area of Germany (known as the homebase of legends like Kreator & Sodom and most vital center of today's German metal scene) have been founded in December 2007.

The band came up with a highly praised 3-track demo in 2008 and shared stages with acts like Sodom, Legion Of The Damned, Artillery and The Very End since then.

The debut album, Nightmare 13, has been released in October 2010. Due to the bankruptcy of Twilight Distribution the album download is currently not available, but Nightmare 13 can be streamed in its entirety via SoundCloud.

FINAL DEPRAVITY played more than 70 live shows since the album release with the likes of e.g. Arch Enemy, Accu§er and Warrant. The band supported Onslaught and Suidakra on the Scream For Violence European Tour (20 shows) and performed at Metalfest Germany in 2011.

In June 2012, FINAL DEPRAVITY have announced Jerome Reil (son of Kreator drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil) as their new drummer. 

Bandsintown
FINAL DEPRAVITY is:
Dennis 'Blaze' Baron - Vocals, Guitars
Oliver Hey - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Voss - Bass
Jerome Reil - Drums

Join FINAL DEPRAVITY on Facebook.

Contact / Booking:
Featured Artists Promotions
featuredartists@t-online.de

MYSTERIA Metalkneipe In Recklinghausen Schließt Ende März

Von Featured Artists

Die Inhaber der MYSTERIA Metalkneipe in Recklinghausen überraschten gestern Metalfans und -bands der Region mit einer höchst bedauerlichen Tatsache: der Schließung dieser Institution Ende März diesen Jahres.

Ob für das Feierabendbier, den gepflegten Vollabschuß am Wochenende oder für zahlreiche Shows von u.a. Diabolic Danceclub, Despise & Conquer, Sabiendas, Final Depravity und The Very End - das Mysteria war über mehr als ein Jahrzehnt unabhängig vom Standort innerhalb Recklinghausens der Anlaufpunkt für Freunde der Rhythmen, bei denen wir alle nicht nur mit müssen, sondern in erster Linie mit wollen.

An Mine und Matthias (stellvertretend für das gesamte Mysteria Team): persönlich und im Namen von FA’s The Very End und Final Depravity einfach nur herzlichen Dank und alles Gute!! \m/

Bevor ihr im Folgenden die Schließungsankündigung im Wortlaut nachlesen könnt, noch der Hinweis auf zwei Veranstaltungen im Mysteria:

Samstag, 16.02. ab 20:00 Uhr
CROSSPLANE Live Unplugged
Das Video zur neuen Single Rollin’ feat. Tom Angelripper (Sodom, Onkel Tom) und Christof Leim (The New Black) könnt ihr unten sehen.

Samstag, 23.03. ab 20:00 Uhr
DIE Abschlußparty! Gong zu den allerletzten Runden, Abriß, Abschiß und alles, was noch reingeht - 
der finale Kracher im Mysteria!

“Time to say goodbye – the end of an era!

So Leute, auch die schönste Zeit geht mal zu Ende. Deshalb müssen wir euch heute leider bekannt geben, dass wir nach 13 Jahren, in denen das Mysteria zu einem riesigen Teil unseres Lebens geworden ist, definitiv am 23.3.2013 unsere Tür zum letzten Mal in Recklinghausen für euch öffnen werden.

Wir danken euch ALLEN für die tolle gemeinsame Zeit, 2 Umzüge, 3 Locations, etliche Konzerte und coole Partys. Natürlich allen Metal Heads, die den Weg zu uns gefunden haben, die wir über die Jahre haben kommen UND gehen sehen und allen, die uns tatsächlich über die volle Distanz die Treue gehalten haben!

Uns ist klar geworden, dass der Metal nicht tot (zu kriegen) ist und dass es sich lohnt, gegen alle Widerstände anzukämpfen um dem Metal weiter zu dienen. 13 Jahre Metalkneipe (generell und besonders in RE), das schafft nicht jeder - und darauf sind wir auch ordentlich stolz!

In den 2 Monaten, die uns noch bleiben, wird es an jedem Wochenende eine Menge Specials geben. Am 16.2. werden wir auf jeden Fall noch unseren 13ten Geburtstag mit einer großartigen Unplugged-Liveshow von Crossplane feiern.

Am 23.3. wird es dann DIE Abschlußparty überhaupt geben!

Also nutzt die wenigen Chancen, die euch bleiben, um mit uns zu rocken. Genießt unsere verbleibenden 10 Wochenenden, um nochmals alles zu geben!

Man soll ja niemals „NIE“ sagen und wer weiß, ob man sich nicht doch nochmal wieder sieht und wenn ja, wo, unter welchem Namen und mit welchem Konzept das dann sein wird…

Also sagen wir erstmal – bis dann!

Euer Mysteria Team”

FINAL DEPRAVITY Provide Year-End Update And Present New Logo

German Ruhr Area thrashers FINAL DEPRAVITY check in with a year-end update and present their new logo:

“Friends & companions, we don’t want to let you enter 2013 without sharing a brief year-end update and latest mission reports with you guys.

2012 was the 5th year of Final Depravity since the very beginnings on December 21, 2007 and once more, change was the formula.

Tristan Maiwurm left us in January 2012 to concentrate on studying drums in the Netherlands.

Our one and only candidate was Jerome Reil from Essen-Karnap - first rehearsals with our new drummer began early February. For those familiar with his last name, Jerome is the son of Kreator drummer Jürgen “Ventor” Reil.

Recordings for the second album Thrash Is Just The Beginning started in July and we’re currently recording final vocal parts and some clean guitars. Mixing will be finished mid January, and Dennis Koehne (Sodom, Exumer, The Very End) is totally entitled to give the album the ultimate punch at mastering then.

We would have preferred to let you hear new thrashing tracks now to commemorate this occasion, but we’re not quite ready to do so yet.

Instead, we proudly present the new Final Depravity logo before this year ends! So many changes had to be expressed by something as new as the band itself, and our own Jerome Reil has designed and drawn this mean bastard of a band logo!

All of us here at FD HQ wish you and your families a safe trip over to 2013, we’re gonna keep preparing some Thrash Metal for you to kick off January the right way.

Thanks everybody!
Thrash is just the beginning...”


Here’s what made 'em bang their heads most this year:

Dennis Baron (Vocals, Guitars):
1. KREATOR - Phantom Antichrist
2. TESTAMENT - Dark Roots Of Earth
3. LAMB OF GOD - Resolution
4. OVERKILL - The Electric Age
5. EXUMER - Fire & Damnation

Oliver Hey (Guitars, Vocals):
1. LAMB OF GOD - Resolution
2. KREATOR - Phantom Antichrist
3. TESTAMENT - Dark Roots Of Earth
4. HELLYEAH - Band Of Brothers
5. DESTRUCTION - Spiritual Genocide

Alex Voss (Bass):
1. KREATOR - Phantom Antichrist
2. TESTAMENT - Dark Roots Of Earth
3. CANNIBAL CORPSE - Torture
4. EXUMER - Fire & Damnation
5. OVERKILL - The Electric Age

Jerome Reil (Drums):
1. KREATOR - Phantom Antichrist
2. RUSH - Clockwork Angels
3. KISS - Monster
4. GRAVEYARD - Lights Out
5. MUNICIPAL WASTE - Fatal Feast

‎"Fünf Bands – Fünf Volltreffer" The-Pit.de Über Das NRW Underground Metal Fest

Pure Spielfreude bei The Very End
Foto: Jörg Müller

Fünf Bands – Fünf Volltreffer = 

Kurzweil Und Nackenschmerzen 

The-Pit.de Über Das 

NRW Underground Metal Fest

Von Jörg Müller

Freitag Abend, wieder Kulturrampe, ein kleiner, uriger Club im Nirgendwo in Krefeld – genau die richtige Anlaufstelle, um sich auch beim zweiten Underground Metal Fest die Hucke versohlen zu lassen (bildlich gesehen). 

Die Jungs von CrossHead haben einmal mehr ein starkes Billing zusammengestellt und so ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass der Club erneut richtig gut gefüllt ist – selten kommt es vor, dass ein Underground-Konzert nur Volltreffer bietet und den Fans kaum Luft zum Pause machen lässt. 

Wer dabei ist, wird sich am nächsten Tag nicht über fehlende Nackenwirbelschmerzen beschweren können – so heizt man am Freitag, den 13., bei der Winter Edition ein.

Die Berichte über die "fünf Volltreffer" im Einzelnen: KINGDOM OF SALVATION, FINAL DEPRAVITY, CAUSE FOR CONFUSION, CROSSHEAD, THE VERY END.

Pictures From NRW Underground Metal Fest Online At The-Pit.de

Pictures From 

NRW Underground Metal Fest 

Online At The-Pit.de 

Friday 13 - a bad omen? Not at all! The second edition of NRW Underground Metal Fest was held on this very day, and the kick off for FA's live season 2012 turned out to be a perfect night.   

What might have bothered superstitious minds didn't prevent THE VERY END, CROSSHEAD, CAUSE FOR CONFUSION, FINAL DEPRAVITY and KINGDOM OF SALVATION from performing at the top of their game, and a packed Kulturrampe in Krefeld, Germany, from going crazy. 

The show was covered by The Pit magazine and photographed by editor Jörg Müller. See the excerpts below and follow the links to browse the full galleries.

The Very End video clips from the show can be watched at this location. 

THE VERY END 

CROSSHEAD 

CAUSE FOR CONFUSION 

FINAL DEPRAVITY 

KINGDOM OF SALVATION 

Die FA Event Vorschau Januar 2012

FEATURED ARTISTS 

- Die Event Vorschau Januar 2012 - 

Hier die Termine für FINAL DEPRAVITY, GLORYFUL, HARASAI, THE VERY END und die GRUBENRAUSCH Party feat. KARAOKE TILL DEATH im Januar:  

13.01.2012 

NRW Underground 

Metal Fest 

THE VERY END 

CROSSHEAD
CAUSE FOR CONFUSION
FINAL DEPRAVITY
KINGDOM OF SALVATION 

Kulturrampe, Krefeld 

Tickets im VVK für 5,- € unter www.kulturrampe.de 

14.01.2012
GRUBENRAUSCH 

feat. KARAOKE TILL DEATH 

Eine Party der GRUBEN NÄCHTE 

Vom Partygänger zur Rampensau: wähle Deinen Lieblings-Song am Veranstaltungstag von der Liste und rauf auf die Bühne! 

Die Besucher können aus mehr als 70 Songs auswählen, von AC/DC bis White Stripes.  

Zeche Carl, Essen 

alle weiteren Termine der 

Zeche Carl auf www.zechecarl.de 

Battles Vol. 9 

(ehem. Battles In The Norf)

Freitag, 27.01.2012

RAVAGE

THE VERY END

REQUIEM

LIFELESS

SEVEN ENDS

Samstag, 28.01.2012

LAY DOWN ROTTEN

INHUME

GRIND INC.

RECKLESS MANSLAUGHTER 

GODCOMPLEX

Greyhound Pier 1, Neuss
www.facebook.com/BattlesNeuss

28.01.2012

The Very Death/

Thrash Night

BURIED IN BLACK

THE VERY END

DEVILSHOLE

 Rock'n'Roll-Warehouse, Hamburg

www.rrwarehouse.de

28.01.2012

Underground Winter
Edition 2012

MY DOMINION

HARASAI

RISOID SYSTEM

WORDS OF FAREWELL

GLORYFUL

turock, Essen

www.turock.de