Awakening Records

17/12/2025

Thanks to Deadly Storm zine for reviewing DEFAMATORY's second album, "Path of No Return."

"...they play from the heart, genuinely, believably, purely, authentically. Graves are exhumed with the elegance and enthusiasm of old masters in the field... Rotting, mangy, dark, and cold death metal from the old cursed graveyards!"

Recenze/review - DEFAMATORY - Path Of No Return (2025): https://www.deadlystormzine.com/2025/12/recenzereview-defamatory-path-of-no.html?m=0 DEFAMATORY Awakening Records

14/12/2025

Famous bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Testament) is currently involved in recording sessions with OBLIVEON.

13/12/2025

12/12/2025

Polish fans have inquired about the availability of Magnus merchandise in Poland. We're pleased to announce that Fallen Temple is now the official distributor.

https://shop.fallentemple.pl/

On October 31st, we reissued material by the legendary Polish extreme metal band MAGNUS, featuring releases from 1987 to 1996. These are available as six individual CDs and a special box set. Despite minor shipping delays, the first batch of orders has been delivered, and feedback has been very positive. Supplies are limited, so order yours today!

https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/products?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search=MAGNUS

Spikes. Leather. Over-the-top attitude. Broken English lyrics full of swear words. And manic speed/thrash riffing. Sh*tloads of it. It may sound like a crude and a tad too cliché description yet it fits MAGNUS like a glove. To say that one of Poland most famous extreme metal pioneers had to face insane struggle and obstacles in their early days while the Iron Curtain was just starting to crumble and soon to collapse would be quite a wild understatement.

Spearheaded by Robert Szymański - aka ‘Rob Bandit’ - on vocals and Maciej P**o – aka ‘Python’ – on guitar and fueled by an unbridled passion for all things metal, although they started out as a more regular heavy metal outfit, they soon raised the bar in terms of speed and sonic violence, with the kind of raw energy one could seemingly find in the Eastern Bloc scene in the mid/late 80s.

This limited boxset documents the first chapter of the band, stretching from 1987 until their initial split in 1996. What you have here are three killer albums – 1989’s Scarlet Slaughterer, 1992’s I Was Watching My Death and the overlooked Alcoholic Su***de – plus three demos – 1987 aptly titled Power Metal, 1988’s Trash Speed Blood and 1991’s The Gods of the Crime. This impressive body of work showcases the rapid evolution of a young yet hungry set of musicians determined never to stand still nor pay attention to the trends, no matter what they were. Thanks to Rob Bandit, we decided to have a look in the rearview mirror and start from the very beginning, all the way to the end. Of what was supposed, at least, to be the end, until the band decided to come back in full force in 2007… But that’s another story, to be told another time.

Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin,
Paris,
July 2025

04/12/2025

Thrash Metal trio Amorphia is excitedly preparing for their 2026 European tour! Feel free to reach out for bookings or inquiries.

Thrash 666 Tour booked shows in Spain, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. We’re looking to fill a few more dates.
Please DM us or contact us for bookings and enquiries.

Thrash till death!🤘🏽

28/11/2025

Today, November 28, marks the exciting release of DEFAMATORY's "Path of No Return" and Graveyard Winds' "Those, Who Come with the Mist!" Get ready to experience an exhilarating Colombian death metal blast!

16/11/2025

Dignity, Truth, Dying, Metal!

We are excited to share that the highly anticipated boxed set by Polish extreme metal pioneers MAGNUS is now here! Dive into "The Story of MAGNUS from 1987 until 1996," available through Awakening Records. Enjoy exploring this incredible journey of music and dedication!

Featuring an 80-page hardcover booklet that includes an engaging interview with Rob Bandit, conducted by the renowned journalist Olivier Zoltar Badin. This interview covers 60 questions about the band's key moments, from its inception in 1987 to its initial breakup in 1996. Additionally, the set will include six postcards, each depicting a different lineup from a different period.

The eagerly awaited boxed set by Polish extreme metal pioneers MAGNUS is now available! — The Story of MAGNUS from 1987 until 1996.‌

15/11/2025

NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT

We're excited to unveil Awakening Records' first 2026 release! Romanian death metal quintet Putred, known for their Slow-Decaying Rotting style, launches their third full-length album, "Blestemul din Adânc." It features nine new tracks and a cover of British death metal legends BENEDICTION. Colombian artist Julian Mortuus created this eerie, necro-morbid oil painting. Stay tuned for more!

1. Pandemonium (Intro)
2. Sfâșiat... Stigmatizat
3. Blestemul din Adânc
4. Întâlnirea Mortală
5. Cripta Vrăjilor
6. Devorat de Întuneric
7. Groapa Oaselor
8. Catacombe Sângerii
9. Ultimul Clopot
10. Subconscious Terror (BENEDICTION cover)

Since forming in 2020, PUTRED has released several demos, splits, EPs, and two full-length albums. The band—featuring guitarist/founder Uriel Aguillon, vocalist Filip Garlonta, bassist Corina Elena, drummer Andrei "Ficus" Orha, and guitarist Denis Bucur—has been hard at work composing its third full-length album slated for an early 2026 release.

Taking its musical cues from early-era DEATH, NECROPHAGIA, ASPHYX, and GRAVE, among others, PUTRED meticulously combines mid-paced riffs with shards of haunting guitar melodies and prominent bass lines. The band's compositions are straightforward but well-crafted, with the right amount of old-school death metal elements that draw the listener in with dark, atmospheric dynamics.

Aguillon spoke about the writing and recording process for the new album: "We started to write new songs right after we released our second full-length album early this year. We had the intention at the beginning to release an EP instead of a new full-length album. But as the time had passed and the songs started to pile up, we decided to go for a full album instead. The recording process has been quite fast and with great results."

On teaming up with Awakening Records: "Awakening Records is one of the best growing names coming from Asia. (They have) set the bar high by releasing a lot of great new stuff and re-issuing old lost jewels. It is a great honor and, of course, an important step for a band getting signed by them."

— Kelley Simms

14/11/2025

We're thrilled to share that the eagerly awaited six-CD boxed set by Polish extreme metal pioneers Magnus is now available! This collection wonderfully captures the band's musical evolution from 1987 until their first farewell in 1996, celebrating an important part of their story.

https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/product/magnus-dignity-truth-dying-metal-boxed-set

IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP! SPECIAL PRICE OF $99.99 UNTIL NOVEMBER 28, 2025, THEN REVERTS TO $109.99.

INCLUDES SIX CDS, SIX POSTCARDS, AND AN 80-PAGE HARDCOVER—PERFECT FOR COLLECTORS AND FANS! LIMITED TO 200 COPIES!

Spikes. Leather. Over-the-top attitude. Broken English lyrics full of swear words. And manic speed/thrash riffing. Sh*tloads of it. It may sound like a crude and a tad too cliché description yet it fits MAGNUS like a glove. To say that one of Poland most famous extreme metal pioneers had to face insane struggle and obstacles in their early days while the Iron Curtain was just starting to crumble and soon to collapse would be quite a wild understatement.

Spearheaded by Robert Szymański - aka ‘Rob Bandit’ - on vocals and Maciej P**o – aka ‘Python’ – on guitar and fueled by an unbridled passion for all things metal, although they started out as a more regular heavy metal outfit, they soon raised the bar in terms of speed and sonic violence, with the kind of raw energy one could seemingly find in the Eastern Bloc scene in the mid/late 80s.

This limited boxset documents the first chapter of the band, stretching from 1987 until their initial split in 1996. What you have here are three killer albums – 1989’s Scarlet Slaughterer, 1992’s I Was Watching My Death and the overlooked Alcoholic Su***de – plus three demos – 1987 aptly titled Power Metal, 1988’s Trash Speed Blood and 1991’s The Gods of the Crime. This impressive body of work showcases the rapid evolution of a young yet hungry set of musicians determined never to stand still nor pay attention to the trends, no matter what they were. Thanks to Rob Bandit, we decided to have a look in the rearview mirror and start from the very beginning, all the way to the end. Of what was supposed, at least, to be the end, until the band decided to come back in full force in 2007… But that’s another story, to be told another time.

Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin,
Paris,
July 2025

13/11/2025

The Metal Crypt reviews the debut full-length album "Bizarre Tales from the Past and the Future" by Chinese death/thrash powerhouse Anathematise.

"Raw, energetic death/thrash with a cinematic flavour."

Anathematise Bizarre Tales from the Past and the Future review Death/Thrash