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"Embrace Death" is an exclusively interview-based magazine that aims to support everything worthwhile in the contemporary underground extreme metal. The magazine has risen from the ashes of the "From the Bowels of Perdition" webzine (formerly "Towards the Inevitable"), which ceases to exist as this very announcement is being posted.
"Embrace Death" is a professionally printed publication, in full colour, on 115 gsm paper of the highest quality, with covers printed on 200 gsm glossy paper.
The first issue of the magazine (available via the "Embrace Death" webstore: https://embracedeath.rip/) features introspective, in-depth interviews with the following bands:
• Stress Angel
• Drowned
• Malokarpatan
• Funereal Presence
• Thy Darkened Shade
• Sweven
• Mortuous
• Phrenelith
• Qrixkuor
• Predatory Light
• Sijjin
• Nekromantheon
• Cryptic Shift
• Verminous Serpent
"Embrace Death is a fantastic publication with thought-out questions that make the interviews stand out and keep it interesting for both the interviewee and the reader. Sösö puts a lot of passion into his work which shows not only in the way he approaches his interviews but also in the aesthetics of the zine. Overall, it's an absolute joy to follow what he does with the zine."Anastasis Valtsanis (Dead Congregation)
"I was always very picky in terms of webzines and actual zines. I demand a certain level of seriousness and dedication. It is obvious that we offer our very souls to our black art. Therefore, when someone speaks or writes to me about Thy Darkened Shade I can only take it seriously when I understand that there is more than a fiery passion and adoration behind the words used to describe it. When I first got the interview by Embrace Death I was very pleased to answer the questions. Apart from the fact that I felt a deadly passion behind them, I also believed that they were different and, of course, very interesting to answer. Last but not least, it was one of the first zines that didn't mindlessly speak about our influences and mentioned Magma, that was certainly something I appreciated too."Semjaza (Thy Darkened Shade)
"Unlike the standard interviews that usually scratch the surface with all the expected inquiries about band biography, studio and live routines, Embrace Death can place the interviewee into positions they might not have thought of themselves previously. This can then lead to an unexpectedly personal experience, or at least one that touches elements of their music or themselves, that would otherwise remain in the dark."Adam Sičák (Malokarpatan)
Just ordered one of these, stoked to see a new printed publication
Really impressive mag. I've read it cover to cover. Well, I gave up on the Cryptic Shift interview because I find sci-fi topics tedious especially when it gets into world building, but most of the other interviews were informative and entertaining. The finish on the magazine is top notch as well. A big and expensive undertaking I imagine so I hope it sells well and you can get issue number 2 out.
Ha, reminds me of talking to the Cryptic Shift lads at the bar after the gig in Dublin and the conversation was just veering that way when I pulled the plug and said I had to get my bus
:laugh: just not my bag. Their music sounded decent in fairness.
Is this mag irish?
Nope, can't remember exactly where so please forgive me OP but I think it's Serbia?Finally ordered a copy today and very much looking forward to it
Yep, mine's coming by Serbia Post. Big clue!
Cool, I was wondering there. I usually get Zero Tolerance, think they're finished though as I've heard no news of a new issue.
from elsewhere:
"Important info: the shitty news from this morning is that all the parcels sent to Ireland - Dublin excluded - cannot be delivered due to some unidentified reason with the Irish post and are sent back to me. I'm trying to figure out what the issue is, but until further notice, the orders from Ireland won't be allowed."
anyone know why this might be? Did many of ye order from him outside Dublin?
To people from this forum who have ordered the mag - please, check your emails. Thank you.
I'll have to head down to the Post Office tomorrow to see what the problem is but I'm not expecting much more than a blank stare. Disappointing. And a little baffling.
Well, as expected, a wholly fruitless expedition, basically told to contact head office in Dublin. The blank stare however was more of a look of trepidation when she copped the name of the mag on the email I showed her. No doubt the whole village thinks I'm looking into getting a spot of euthanasia done by now.
Yeah, I'm outside Dublin, I used the online support thingy on the An Post website, and after explaining the issue multiple times over, she said she couldn't help and told me to email customs instead. That was this morning, still no reply, not expecting one either, so no idea what's going on, sigh...
I wonder does this have to do with these new GSPR rules I've been seeing mentioned?basically it seems.to be fucking a lot of non EU small businesses sending stuff to the EU, including publishers..dunno if that extends to magazines also?I dont fully understand it tbh but it comes into effect this week
Hello guys, thanks to all of you for making the effort to help understand what actually happened. I still don't though. My guess is some very rigid and strict custom procedures are at play there in Ireland. Or maybe some public servant found the content offensive or something, who knows? I wouldn't be surprised if the reason was something that banal and stupid... The magazine has been successfully shipped to 24 different countries so far, from Greenland to Australia, and nothing similar ever happened. Very unfortunate situation. However, it's not your fault and I'll refund the money to everybody who didn't get their copy. Also, I'll see to send you a digital copy at least, because the whole point of this undertaking is to spread the word about these bands and their music.
Very sorry that things panned out this way, but what can we do... Another costly lesson for me to learn and have in mind for the second issue.
Very decent of you, .. Maybe get in touch with Invictus and us country bumpkins could get good of the mag from there?
All the refunds have been taken care of.
I'll see to make some sort of arrangement with Invictus, for sure. And I hope I'll manage to figure out what happened in the next couple of days.
Thanks, and again, my apologies for this unfortunate situation.
:abbath: best of luck with it
As promised, I've just sent the PDF version of the magazine to people who couldn't receive the physical copies - I apologize for the delay.
That said, Darragh of Invictus should receive his physical copy any day now, fingers crossed. If that happens and no obstacle appears right before the finishing line, it will confirm the problem with the customs is solved.
When the second issue of the magazine comes out (hopefully in early/mid February), Ireland will be put back on the list of the countries it's possible to make a purchase from. Thanks again for your understanding and patience.
Fantastic magazine, if the quality keeps on being this good I will buy every single new issue you release. This is the sort of maniacal passion and dedication to the cause that I have always had a soft spot for. Keep up the good work Sir.
TOTAL SUPPORT!!!
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EMBRACE DEATH #2 IS OUT NOW!Grab a copy via the "Embrace Death" webstore: https://embracedeath.rip/
The second issue of the magazine features introspective, in-depth interviews with the following bands:
• Vile Rites
• Dordeduh
• Aberrator
• Shaarimoth
• Defeated Sanity
• Siderean
• Cosmic Putrefaction
• Mörk Gryning
• Deeds of Flesh
• Vastum
• Sulphur Aeon
• Helheim
• Sulphurous
Professionally printed and lushly designed, in full colour, on 115 gsm paper of the highest quality, with covers printed on 300 gsm glossy paper, "Embrace Death" is an exclusively
interview-based magazine that aims to support everything worthwhile in the contemporary underground extreme metal.
"Unquestionably some of the best underground metal journalism out there, with an honest and thought-provoking approach that's hard to match."
Robert Andersson (Sweven/Morbus Chron)
"Well thought, in-depth questions, touching all aspects such as music, background, and the spiritual mind. It was a sheer pleasure to answer the questions and when finished, it felt like some sort of valid testament which I will be always proud of."
Mors Dalos Ra (Sijjin/Necros Christos)
"Embrace Death sheds light on the treasures of the underground, and the visions behind it. Read and weep!"
Sindre Solem (Obliteration/Nekromantheon)
"Embrace Death is an essential resource. The perspicacity of research and authenticity towards questions do exactly what a great interview should. If music speaks for itself, it's the task of an insightful interview to drill deeper towards the source of creativity, to engage thought above the impetuousness which goes into writing metal."
YBH (Grave Miasma)
IMPORTANT INFO FOR THE IRISH CUSTOMERS
All the delivery-related problems with the first issue have now been tracked down and solved. The first issue of the magazine is also available.
Éirinn go Brách!
Good stuff!.Will be ordering both.
Great stuff, just ordered both 👌
I'll grab issue 2 in the next couple of weeks.
It's only gone and happened again, shipment terminated at customs in Dublin, the guys are now giving up on shipping to Ireland and refunds imminent.
Just trying to fathom this, could it be the name of the magazine is seen as some sort of suicide promotion thing, I don't know, it's ridiculous.
That's bat shit crazy >:( Especially considering some LP covers in a package that Customs opened on me last year and sent on its' merry way no problem.
I know, totally perplexed by it.
Quote from: Thorn on April 23, 2025, 09:26:10 PMIt's only gone and happened again, shipment terminated at customs in Dublin, the guys are now giving up on shipping to Ireland and refunds imminent.
Just trying to fathom this, could it be the name of the magazine is seen as some sort of suicide promotion thing, I don't know, it's ridiculous.
weird
mine arrived about an hour ago but i had it sent to my work address
In the Republic?.That is strange. Got my refund today.
All the parcels sent to Ireland were exactly the same. Same envelopes, same paperwork, same shipping method and price... Everything. But for some reason, seemingly randomly, Irish customs decides that something's wrong with some of the parcels and terminates them. When I phoned them to see what was the hold-up, which I did several times, no meaningful explanation was ever given. By now, I have spent at least 200€ covering the costs of the returned Irish parcels. I really did my best to make this work but I can't afford to continue digging the hole financially. Ireland is literally the only country in the world I have this problem with. So I'll have to stop sending to Ireland. Of course, my respect and gratitute to all of you who ordered and supported the magazine, it is much appreciated. It's sad some of you coudn't get your copies despte all the mutual efforts, but clearly it wasn't meant to be...
Quote from: Thorn on April 24, 2025, 06:41:38 PMIn the Republic?.That is strange. Got my refund today.
yeah delivered to dublin
Right, ..hard to fathom why they couldn't get them out beyond The Pale then.
Quote from: Thorn on April 28, 2025, 08:12:08 PMRight, ..hard to fathom why they couldn't get them out beyond The Pale then.
They obviously don't agree with your album ratings and are out to get you.
Quote from: Anvil on April 29, 2025, 09:59:42 AMQuote from: Thorn on April 28, 2025, 08:12:08 PMRight, ..hard to fathom why they couldn't get them out beyond The Pale then.
They obviously don't agree with your album ratings and are out to get you.
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That's a real shame and a total sickner about customs. What the fuck like?
Would it be worth having a contact up North who could then re-route the packages down South? Surely it's a lot easier going over the 'border' than coming in from across the sea... Just a thought.
:-[ on the other hand the refund was handy and put to good use picking up the new Teitanblood and Vacuous. Swings and Roundabouts.