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ABSORB–German Death Metal Since 1989

Formed in 1989 in Bavaria, Germany, ABSORB emerged as an uncompromising force in the Death Metal underground. Over the decades, the band has carved its name into the Germanmetal scene, gaining recognition for their raw sound and relentless energy.

Their early demos, Last Regain and The Call, were met with strong praise from both fansand press, cementing ABSORB’s place in the underground. In 1994, the band split due tocreative differences, but in 2007, founding members Pfisty and Jochen reignited the flameand brought ABSORB back to life.With a new lineup, ABSORB released the album Dealing with Pain in 2010, receiving solidacclaim from the metal media. Between 2012 and 2016, lineup changes continued to shapethe band's evolution. In 2014, the former vocalist of Dryrot joinedthe fold, bringing freshenergy to the mic. In 2015, the band dropped the EP Vision Apart, blending old-school DeathMetal with Thrash influences. Despite further lineupshifts in 2016, ABSORB held theircourse. Their legacy was honored in the 2020 book by Andreas Hertkorn, Longing For Death–When Death Metal Conquered Germany, alongside other pioneers from the genre’s goldenyears (1985–1993)

Whether live or on record, ABSORB stands tall on the international stage—a fact confirmedby features in Rock Hard, Metal Hammer, and countless online publications.ABSORB hasshared the stage with giants such as Master, Cannibal Corpse, Obscura, Pestilence, Sodom,Vader, Destruction, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Triptykon, and many others. They'vecrushed festival stages across Europe, including MetalFranconia Festival, Infernum meetsPorkcore Festival, Suffering Life Festival, Way of Darkness, Mountains of Death (CH),Christmas Metal Festival, and more.Self-managed and fiercely independent, ABSORB hasgrown with a professional mindset, creative grit, and an explosive live show. The bandremains open to working with a label that shares their vision and passion for Death Metal.2025 marks 36 years of relentless brutality from ABSORB. To celebrate,we're unleashingthe 8-track CD "Tales from the Past" in April 2025—a furious blast from the vaults. But thestory doesn’t end there...Coming in 2026: the full-length onslaught CD "Origin of Brutality". ABSORB is stronger thanever. Stay heavy. Stay tuned.ABSORB stands for professional attitude, crushing sound, and an unbreakable undergroundspirit. For those who crave the raw and the real—you can reckon with ABSORB.Prepare yourself—ABSORB is far from done. The brute force of German Death Metal isaliveand well

Corrosive

Corrosivesind Hessens heißeste Death Metal Boy Band. Seit fast drei Jahrzehntenzelebrieren Corrosive aus Marburg ihren eigenen Mix des Hessen Death Metals, der sowohlamerikanische, sowie schwedische Einflüsse hat. Angereichert wird das Ganze mit eineordentlichen Portion Melodie, ebenso wie auch mit Black Metal Elementen. Live sindCorrosive eine alles zerstörende Macht, die routiniert mit viel Spielfreude und Leidenschaftzu Werke gehen

Horrormance

The Morgrotuskthululustoccultobskullty Horrormance ist eine Black’nRoll Band ausWürzburg, welche seit 2010 existiert. Neben dem hauptsächlichen Mix aus BlackMetal undRock’n’Roll Elementen, bestimmen heavy Speedmetal, Punk und Crustden Tenor. Ohnestilistisch sich an Grenzen zu halten, bieten auch die Texte ernsteso wie erheiterndeThemen, die oft parodistisch, selbstironisch oder zynischkritisieren. Bohemian Black’n’Rollist der Name dieses Stils, der sich lebensbejahendmit den Abgründen des Menschenbefasst, Drogen, innere Dämonen, zerbrocheneTräume und alles Interessante zwischenLiebe und Tod. Zelebriert wird textlich undlive der Exzess, Satan und Rock’n'Roll mit einerMenge Absinth! So get ready for thereal SATANIC MOONSHINE CULT!