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Serpent's Curse

by HEADS FOR THE DEAD

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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    This is a full album download.
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      $4.99 USD  or more

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    For the first time, we're making merch for HEADS FOR THE DEAD featuring the infamous Branca Studio artwork and it looks stunning as expected. These are limited and won't be reprinted after this season. There's artwork on both the sleeves, a massive print on the back and the original logo on the front with a metal zipper to make sure it fits superbly and lasts for ages too.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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      $39.99 USD or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    These are high quality cotton T-shirts on which there's the gorgeous album artwork printed in large size in the front and there's print on both the sleeves too. This is the infamous Branca studio artwork that we've never got a chance to print before on merch. Get these while you still can this season as they won't be reprinted afterwards.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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      $29.99 USD or more 

     

  • Heads For The Dead 8-Panel Digipak CD with Booklet
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The Heads For The Dead digipak comes in a fantastic 8-panel packaging like Gaerea and furthermore contains a 12-page booklet containing lyrics by Ralf Hauber. This is a fantastic package and if you're a fan of the band, you should strive to get at least this, if not the box set version.

    The CDs are shipped worldwide via registered airmail with tracking. It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Bigger orders are automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • 4-CD Death Metal Combo ft. Jonny Pettersson Bands - URSINNE, HENRY KANE, NATTRAVNEN, HEADS FOR THE DEAD
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Here's a one-of-a-kind 4-CD combo deal of all of Jonny Pettersson's bands on our label. It includes the first supergroup URSINNE, the hard to find HENRY KANE album, the phenomenal and dark death metal band NATTRAVNEN and of course, the highly acclaimed HEADS FOR THE DEAD CD in all its glory. None of these versions are different and have the same kind of packaging as you would otherwise buy. This is a low-priced combo enabling you to buy them for less.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • REVEL IN FLESH - Relics of the Deathkult CD
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Ralf Hauber of HEADS FOR THE DEAD is also in REVEL IN FLESH and this here is a terrific CD compiling the reputed death metal band's split material. It's a great addition to your collection and also serves as a fine introduction to the band, in case you're living in a well all this time. This CD has been specially imported from Germany to make it available to the fans of HEADS FOR THE DEAD.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Heads For The Dead CD Box Set (Autographed and Numbered) LAST COPIES REMAIN!
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The much-awaited Heads For The Dead CD box set will have a silver foiling for the box and will be stunning when it comes out. Each CD box set comes with the following items -

    1) A3 size Poster with a modified album artwork
    2) Sticker having an alternate artwork
    3) Fridge magnet of the album artwork
    4) Logo patch
    5) 8-Panel digipak with booklet
    6) Bottle opener + branded keychain
    7) Autographed and numbered card with signatures of Jonny Pettersson and Ralf Hauber

    This item is shipped via registered airmail. For DHL Express shipping option, please order from our official store here - tometal.com

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Heads For The Dead Black LP (Limited to 100) LAST COPIES!
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    This is the regular high quality Heads For The Dead black LP that's limited to 100 numbers only. It comes with an insert containing complete lyrics and band info. Artwork for this has been made by Branca studio and layout duties have been handled by Francesco Gemelli.

    These LPs are shipped worldwide via registered airmail with tracking in a sturdy cardboard box. It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Bigger orders are automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Heads For The Dead Red LP Box Set (Limited to 100) REPRESS!
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    This is a limited repress of the LP box set. The shipping date is in March 2019.

    The Heads For The Dead LP box set comes with an exclusive red LP and a fitting metallic red embossing on the logos on the limited edition box cover. Each box set contains the following items -

    1) Red LP
    2) Sticker with a different artwork
    3) Logo Patch
    4) Poster with a modified album artwork
    5) Beer coaster
    6) Bottle opener + branded keychain

    Shipping for this item is done via DHL Express (2-3 days worldwide) with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Serpent's Curse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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about

Members of well-known death metal groups such as URSINNE, WOMBBATH and REVEL IN FLESH have created the finest kind of death metal that draws heavily from the old school horror movies. Jonny Pettersson (also in HENRY KANE, PALE KING) has used all his experience to create truly menacing music that is epic in scope and also fairly original. There are few albums that you'll hear such as this one that has perfectly encapsulated various facets of death metal without compromising on the overall sound. REVEL IN FLESH's Ralf Hauber is terrifying on vocals and brings this whole event to life. Members of SENTIENT HORROR (Matt Moliti) and WOMBBATH (Håkan Stuvemark) furthermore liven up the proceedings with their guest solos, with the session drummer of DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN (Erik Bevenrud) pounding away triumphantly. Right from the hair-raising warning that goes off to the fitting finish with a WOLFBRIGADE cover, the debut album of HEADS FOR THE DEAD will keep you riveted, thoroughly enthralled, and will invariably have you scrambling to hit the repeat play button of what is arguably this year's most awaited release from Transcending Obscurity Records.

credits

released September 24, 2018

Lineup -
Ralf Hauber (REVEL IN FLESH) - Vocals, Lyrics
Jonny Pettersson (URSINNE, WOMBBATH) - All music and production

Erik Bevenrud (DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN) - Session drums

Matt Moliti (SENTIENT HORROR) - Guest solos on tracks 1, 2, 3
Håkan Stuvemark (WOMBBATH) - Guest solos on tracks 7, 2

Artwork by Branca Studio (PARADISE LOST, BEASTMAKER)
Logo by Mark Riddick (FETID ZOMBIE)

LP layout by Francesco Gemelli (TOWARDS ATLANTIS LIGHTS, KATATONIA, MASTER)


INTERNATIONAL PRESS -


- "one of the Death Metal highlights of the year" - Hotel 666 (Germany) 10/10
www.hotel666.de/review/997/heads_for_the_dead_-_serpent´s_curse/


- "This is the record of the year!" - Live Reviewer (Netherlands)
wp.livereviewer.com/review-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "Immortal classic" - Blessed Altar (UK) 10/10
www.blessedaltarzine.com/2018/10/30/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "a real contender for my favourite death metal album" - The Killchain (US)
thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/2018/09/02/review-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "one of the best death metal releases this year" - GBHBL (US)
gbhbl.com/album-review-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-transcending-obscurity-records/


- "contender for Death Metal album of the year" - Zephyr's Odem (Germany) 10/10
www.zephyrs-odem.de/cd-s/detail/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-2018-8309/


- "Abominable, formidable and infinitely listenable" - Angry Metal Guy (US)
www.angrymetalguy.com/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-review/


- "contender for metal record of the year" - Death Comes Lifting (US) 5/5
www.deathcomeslifting.com/serpents-curse-by-heads-for-the-dead-review


- "crushing death metal" - Decibel Magazine (US) Premiere
www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/08/20/track-premiere-heads-for-the-dead-the-awakening/


- "a standout contender in a cramped year" - Metal Utopia (US)
www.metalutopia.com/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-review/


- "one of the best death metal albums of the year" - The Dirty Room (US)
www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRoomLasCruces/photos/a.1530461790387543/1535570879876634/?type=3&theater


- "a modern SweDeath masterpiece" - Moshpit Nation (US) 5/5
www.moshpitnation.com/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "the best form of death metal" - Wings of Death (Netherlands)
www.wingsofdeath.net/66301-Heads-For-The-Dead-Serpent-s-Curse


- "seriously in contention as the best album death of the year" - Suffisocore (Italy)
www.suffissocore.com/portal/review/11097


- "absolutely vile death metal" - Metal Injection (US)
www.metalinjection.net/av/new-music/heads-for-the-dead-wombbath-ushers-forth-the-vile-death-metal-on-the-awakening


- "one hell of an album" - Battle Helm (Norway) 5/5
battlehelm.com/reviews/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "one of the most exciting albums of the year" - Dark Scene (Austria)
www.darkscene.at/review/8114/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- ""Serpent's Curse" will star in the great blockbuster "Death Metal 2018", that's for sure" - Hell Is Open (Germany) 9/10!
www.hell-is-open.de/info/cd-review.php?cd_id=1204


- "most passionate death metal I have heard in years" - Metal Gods TV (US)
metalgodstv.com/heads-for-the-dead-album-review-serpents-curse/


- "OSDM hit" - Lords of Metal (Netherlands) 90/100
www.lordsofmetal.nl/en/reviews/view/id/37697


- "a visceral celebration of grime and violence" - Invisible Oranges (US)
www.invisibleoranges.com/heads-for-the-dead-premiere/


- "Obscure Death Metal with the power of a steamroller!" - Metal (Germany) 9/10!
www.metal.de/reviews/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-348924/


- "one of the best works of the current year" - MetalEyes IYE (Italy) 8.8/10
metaleyes.iyezine.com/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "an essential album" - Broken Tomb (Spain) 8.5/10
www.brokentombmagazine.com/2018/08/critica-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-2018/


- "a very powerful recording" - Necromance (Spain) 8.5/10
necromance.eu/heads-for-the-dead-deu-serpents-curse-cd-2018-transcending-obscurity-records/


- "masterpiece" - Dissecting The Euphony (Malaysia)
dissectingtheeuphony.blogspot.com/2018/07/heads-for-dead-serpents-curse-2018.html


- "incredibly strong" - VM Underground (Netherlands)
www.vm-underground.com/review/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "dark, enigmatic" - Necromance (Spain) 8.5/10
necromance.eu/heads-for-the-dead-deu-serpents-curse-cd-2018-transcending-obscurity-records/


- "outstanding" - XXL Rock (Germany)
www.xxl-rock.com/index.php/reviews/5950-heads-for-the-dead-serpent-s-curse.html


- "powerful" - Metal Talk (UK) 8/10
www.metaltalk.rocks/heads-forthe-dead-serpents-curse


- "an album you’ll keep returning to again and again" - Wonderbox Metal (UK)
wonderboxmetal.com/2018/09/14/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse-review/


- "reaches a whole new level" - Head-Banger Reviews (US)
headbangerreviews.wordpress.com/2018/07/20/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "simply immense" - No Clean Singing (US) Premiere
www.nocleansinging.com/2018/07/26/an-ncs-premiere-heads-for-the-dead-deep-below/


- "proof that death metal still has the resource in horror" - Music In Belgium (Belgium) 4/5
www.musicinbelgium.net/pl/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=9571


- "powerful" - Mega Metal (Germany) 8/10
www.mega-metal.de/reviews/h/heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse.html


- "Excellent" - Deadly Storm (Czech Republic)
deadly-storm.blogspot.com/2018/08/recenzereview-heads-for-dead-serpents.html


- "thick layer of nostalgic horror film atmosphere" - Toilet ov Hell (US) Premiere
www.toiletovhell.com/video-premiere-heads-for-the-dead-will-teach-you-the-serpents-curse/


- "it is tremendous" - Return To My Blood (Mexico) 8/10
www.rtmbmusic.com/2018/08/resena-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse.html


- "excellent" - Metal Only (Germany)
www.metal-only.de/info-center/reviews/show/132288-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse.html


- "very dark" - Dark Underground Music Zine (US) 8/10
hatredmeanswarzine.blogspot.com/2018/07/heads-for-deadserpents.html


- "powerful" - Giornale Metal (Italy)
giornalemetal.blogspot.com/2018/07/heads-for-dead-serpents-curse.html


- " I recommend whole-heartedly" - The Sound Not The Word (UK)
thesoundnottheword.com/2018/10/01/review-heads-for-the-dead-serpents-curse/


- "some extra thought went into "Serpent's Curse"" - Wormwood Chronicles (US)
www.wormwoodchronicles.net/torture-chamber/heads-for-the-dead



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