Rise Above Records

31/10/2025

***NEW RELEASE PRE-ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT***

Heavy Halloween! To celebrate this ghoulish occasion, we are delighted to announce the release of DOOM METAL REVENGE: the forthcoming EP of heavyweight covers by Friends Of Hell. Their versions of Black Magic (Slayer) and Strike Of The Beast (Exodus) are so slow, they could barely fit on either side of a 7” disc. So we had to squeeze them on at 33rpm. As the old saying goes: ‘Slower is better’.

FOH are currently holed up in an unknown cave, laying down a series of skullcrushing anthems of the heaviest metal. The rotting fruits of which will be released from hell during the first half of 2026. Until then, we have this unholy offering, housed in poseur burning artwork. Wimps beware!

*Released November 21st

***SALE ITEMS***

We’ve slashed prices on loads of items in the Rise Above webstore for many releases, including all current Friends Of Hell merch and albums. Many are discounted at 50% and over, for a limited period, so don’t miss out!
*Not everything in the sale is listed in the ‘sale items’ section of the site. Please search your favourite artists, to see what’s on offer. More discount items to be added.

16/10/2025

A message from the Queen of Glam Rock. Don’t miss Bobbie Dazzle on her forthcoming UK dates.

03/10/2025

Cathedral - Societies Pact With Satan. Full version with lyrics here.

Society’s Pact With SatanBlood red sky, black sunriseFlaming earth, watch it dieWar has taken, all hope awayLove forsaken, evil at playLords and leaders of a...

03/10/2025

The Chase by Scott Hepple and The Sun Band available on all digital platforms today.

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02/10/2025

Cathedral have set up their own Bandcamp page (Cathedral Official). You can hear 'Society's Pact With Satan' there now, a day before its official release tomorrow. CD and vinyl orders started shipping a couple of days ago, so should be with you very soon, if not already. Thank you.

1 track album

09/09/2025

***NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT***

Cathedral - Society's Pact with Satan. Previously unreleased 30-minute track is released on October 3rd.

'The term ‘back from the grave’ takes on a whole new meaning with the release of this (thought to be long lost) epic recording by the much-missed British Doom Metal lords: Cathedral.

'Society’s Pact With Satan' was the last ever recording made by the band, back back in 2012. It was recorded at the end of the sessions for their swan song album; 2013’s 'The Last Spire'.

But, for some reason, the 30-minute track was not mixed at the time, thus pretty much forgotten about by everyone involved, until very recently. Rediscovered by producer Jaime Gomez Arellano, whilst sorting through his old studio recordings, he excitedly alerted the band, saying that he had discovered a long-lost gem. Upon hearing it, the band members were convinced enough to agree that it should see a commercial release.

So, here we have it: the final sermon by Cathedral and what a way to go out. It’s an unapologetic, uncompromising exercise in macabre observations, musical eccentricity, brutal riffing and general arcane self-indulgence. There genuinely was/is no other band like Cathedral. '

Also released on October 3rd is a 20th anniversary edition of Cathedral's 2005 album: The Garden Of Unearthly Delights, in huge poster sleeve.

pre-order your copies here:

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/the-garden-of-unearthly-delights/

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/societys-pact-with-satan/

The term ‘back from the grave’ takes on a whole new meaning with the release of this (thought to be long lost) epic recording by the much-missed British Doom...

26/07/2025

Bobbie Dazzle are currently in the lead with their new single Spotlight. Help them make it over the line and show your vote. Only a day or so to go.

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Die Spitz, Castle Rat, Bobbie Dazzle and five other holy divers and divas

22/07/2025

RIP Ozzy. What a sad day this is. Safe to say, Rise Above Records along with many of the bands on the label, would not have happened if it wasn’t for you and Sabbath. Such a huge influence you’ve had on us all. You will be greatly missed.

📷 Earth in Carlisle 1969. Another original print from Lee’s personal collection.

18/07/2025

Spotlight, the sensational new single by Bobbie Dazzle, is released today and available on all digital platforms. Physical copies of the single will be shipped early next week. There are still a handful of clear vinyl copies left, so be quick if you want one of those.

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/spotlight/

Video directed by Benjamin Parry. Enjoy!

Video directed by Benjamin Parry. Following the phenomenal success of her debut album (2024’s Fandabidozi), Bobbie Dazzle is back, with a brand new single ti...

04/07/2025

Following the phenomenal success of her debut album (2024’s Fandabidozi), Bobbie Dazzle is back, with a brand new single titled ‘Spotlight’, which is due for release via Rise Above Records on July 18th. Pre-order your copies now.

Catch Bobbie on her upcoming performances with ELO, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, The Sweet and more.

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/spotlight/

x100 copies Clear Vinyl (only available here)

x200 copies Ultra Blue Vinyl (40 copies here, the rest will be sold via the band on their upcoming dates)

x100 Copies Black Vinyl (10 copies available here)

Side A

Spotlight

Side B

Watch Out (ABBA cover)

16/06/2025

Our recent proto-metal compilation album -'Yeah Man, It's bloody Heavy!!' has been receiving some incredible press coverage. There's a fantastic five page feature in the latest issue of the UK's legendary Record Collector Magazine, which has just hit the shelves. Make sure you snap up a copy today.

Whilst on the subject, our friends at Ancient Grease Records have released an exclusive dayglo orange edition (limited to 200 copies), which is available for US customers via their website now.

https://www.ancientgreaserecords.com/products/agr-exclusive-2

Copies of CD and LP still available via the Rise Above Website too:

https://riseaboverecords.com/product/yeah-man-its-bloody-heavy/

In other news, we are currently putting the finishing touches to Vol 2, which should hopefully see a release before the end of the year.