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Defeated Sanity is a pioneering force in brutal death metal. Comprised of founding drummer Lille Gruber, bassist Jacob Schmidt, vocalist Josh Welshman, and guitarist Vaughn Stoffey, the band’s music is marked by complex riffs and brutal intensity that push the boundaries of the genre while preserving its raw core. Over the years, Defeated Sanity has continually redefined their sound, balancing technicality with brutal slams in albums like "Psalms of the Moribund", "Chapters of Repugnance", and "The Sanguinary Impetus". Their much-anticipated new album, "Chronicles of Lunacy", returns to their brutal roots while maintaining the technical complexity fans expect. Fusing old-school brutal death metal with jazzy chaos and classical precision, the band takes a more direct approach on this album. "Chronicles of Lunacy" delivers a brutal yet intricate tribute to the band’s earlier work, resonating with both longtime fans and newcomers.

Vulvodynia is a South African slamming Deathcore juggernaut designed with one purpose: to
make the craziest, most absurdly heavy music possible, while attempting to define themselves
as more than just “another slam band.” If their mission was over-the-top heaviness, then
consider it accomplished—from their debut release, Lord of Plagues, Vulvodynia’s penchant for
skull-splitting technicality and eviscerating heaviness has been obvious. Rapidly gaining
popularity and recognition for their prodigal slam prowess, Lord of Plagues saw the band reach
ears not just in their local scene, but around the world as well. In August 2014 the band signed
a two album contract with Australian Label Vicious Instinct Records, releasing their debut full-
length album, Cognizant Castigation. Featuring Acrania’s Luke Griffin and Ingested’s Jason Evans
(among many others).
If 2014 was the year the band finally grew into their potential, 2015 was the year they
shattered their own mould, evolving into an even more aggressive and creative display of no-
holds-barred heaviness. The band released a lengthy-but-lurid eight-track EP titled Finis
Omnium Ignoratium, completing their contact with Vicious Instinct Records. No longer satisfied
with their status as a terrifying trio, the band sought to expand—searching South Africa for
more like-minded musicians willing to bring forth brutality.
Vulvodynia’s search was not in vain; with the completion of a full lineup, the band joined with
Czech-based label Lacerated Enemy Records, releasing their sophomore full-length
Psychosadistic Design shortly thereafter. The time that followed was a blur of tours and
festivals including Deathfeast Open Air (DE),Fall In The Brawl (UK) and 2018 tours with Despised
Icon, Malevolence and Archspire. It wouldn’t be too much longer before 2019 would dawn on
the band and see them release Mob Justice, a record that takes a step back from the band’s
lore established on Finis or the outright brutality of Psychosadistic Design to focus on music
surrounding the social strife and societal tensions surrounding living in South Africa. Widely
hailed as their strongest work to date, Mob Justice hurled the band into 2020 with what
seemed to be unstoppable momentum—until 2020 was complicated by a global pandemic.
Determined not to let COVID-19 slow their unstoppable onslaught, Vulvodynia pushed on,
releasing Societal Lobotomization, a split EP with slamming deathcore legends Acrania. The
“Vulvocrania” project was a landmark success, catapulting the band into heavy music’s
uppermost echelon—complete with their recent signing to Unique Leader Records and the
imminent release of Praenuntius Infiniti, a lore-laden, slam-riddled, riff-driven monstrosity that
transcends the borders between brutal death metal, technical death metal and deathcore.
Vulvodynia are proud to announce their latest offering, 'Entabeni', a sonic journey through the
rich and mystical realms of African folklore. Drawing inspiration from the continent's ancient
stories and myths, Vulvodynia weaves a tapestry of brutal riffs, pummeling drums, and
haunting vocals, conjuring the spirits of the land. 'Entabeni' is a testament to the band's South
African roots and a celebration of the dark beauty that lies at the heart of African mythology.
Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure through the realms of the unknown, as Vulvodynia
unleashes a maelstrom of fury and folklore upon the world."

Hailing from Christchurch City, New Zealand, 'Organectomy' have been at the forefront of New Zealand's Slam and Death Metal scenes since first hitting the stage back in 2010. 

Organectomy's unique brand of 'Slamming Death Metal' incorporates aspects of Old School Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Brutal Death Metal, Atmospheric Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, and Slam into a twisted amalgamation of pure, sickening brutality.

With a couple of demos, an EP, and shows all over New Zealand under their belt, the band released their debut full length album, Domain of the Wretched, on December 17th, 2017. The album was re-released with Unique Leader Records at the beginning of 2018.

Following this release, Organectomy quickly saw an overwhelmingly large amount of positive feedback and reviews globally. Soon after, the band signed to American Extreme Metal label, Unique Leader Records.

Having gained a lot of traction online and within the local New Zealand metal scene, Organectomy found themselves being given the opportunity to support larger local and international metal acts, such as:
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Cattle Decapitation,
Archspire, Aborted, Rivers of Nihil,
Beyond Creation, Vulvodynia, and Depths.

Organectomy released their sophomore album, Existential Disconnect, in June 2019 through Unique Leader Records, with the addition of Matthew Bolch and Levi Sheehan as new band members.

Soon after this release, Organectomy embarked on a 28-day North American tour with several other international and US-based bands. This tour took the band to many new markets, including New York, Toronto, Atlanta, San Diego, Chicago, among many others.

Following their North American tour, Organectomy have partaken in several festivals and multiple hometown live shows. During the start of 2021, Organectomy began work on their 3rd album. With new members and fresh ideas, they hoped to bring about a new era for the band.

 

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