Rude Awakening Records

  METAL DETEKTOR will be the next band to be released on Rude Awakening Records. Founded in 2000 and hailing from Calabria (Italy), the renewed five piece act will return this summer with a brand new album that will follow the 2021 EP "Maximum Overdrive". About the next album the band declares: It’s a work that continues to explore the roots of pure Heavy Metal, but at the same time evolves the band’s sound, with more reflective writing and a narrative that becomes more intimate and personal. The album is divided into eight tracks that deal with themes of violence, resistance, pride and sacrifice, highlighting the most complex nuances of human life. The approach to composition is always direct and uncompromising, but with an increasing attention to the emotional construction of each song. “Violence and Pride” is not just a Heavy Metal album, but a reflection about the themes of struggle, resistance and identity. The common thread that links the tracks is the path that...

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Cult black metal act Heruka returns with "Panacea", a six-track EP fully sung in Italian poetry-style lyrics, continuing the approach of their previous full-length Memorie. The death theme remains at the core of this release, reinforcing the band’s dark and evocative storytelling. A new track, "Taedium Vitae", has been released as a visualizer and is now available on all major streaming platforms. Visualizer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstSpEpg-xY Streaming: soundraiser.io/link/heruka-taedium-vitae Tracklist:   1. Peisithanatos 2. Accabadora 3. Taedium Vitae 4. Francis Bacon 5. Panacea 6. Danza (re-recorded 2003 version) The cover artwork pays tribute to the death of Arria and Paetus, a dramatic episode from ancient Rome. Paetus, a prisoner after a failed revolt against Emperor Claudius, was urged by his wife Arria to take his own life rather than endure dishonor. When he hesitated, Arria demonstrated her resolve by stabbing herself, handing him the dagger with...

  Italian Black Metal act HERUKA is pleased to announce its renewed collaboration with Rude Awakening Records for 2025. Having worked together on multiple releases since 2020, including their latest full-length album Memorie , the band is now preparing to unveil a new chapter in their musical journey. This upcoming release will continue to explore themes of death and suffering, staying true to the band’s signature fierce yet melodic approach. More details will be revealed soon. In the meantime, HERUKA has released a lyric video for " Francis Bacon ", now available on major streaming platforms. This track will be included in the forthcoming release. Watch here: https://youtu.be/DuRuycvA7gY   About HERUKA Originally formed as a duo in 2000 in Sicily, HERUKA released a demo and an EP before entering a ten-year hiatus. In 2010, Adranor (guitar) relocated to Rome, where he revived the project and completed the current lineup. The band's return was marked by their debut album...

  As shipping times are coming back to normal, our Discogs inventory is online again at this link: https://www.discogs.com/it/seller/RudeAwakening/profile   Please remember that only a part of our distro is available on Discogs and it's more expensive getting your records there than directly from us. For the complete selection, please visit this link: https://rudeawakening-records.blogspot.com/p/distro.html

Due to many delays both for registered and unregistered packages, we decided to keep the Discogs inventory offline for some more days than just the Christmas period. You can order directly from us (and pay less) as usual and find the best solution for the shipping methods. Complete list available here: https://rudeawakening-records.blogspot.com/p/distro.html   Thanks for understanding!