Year: 2023

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of COMMAND – RESVER on all music formats.

COMMAND was formed in Arvika, Sweden in 2016, then under the name of COMMANDO. Under the previous moniker, the band released the EP “Rites of Damnation” in 2020. Since then the four members have been locked up in isolation and obscurity, and are now ready to unveil their new full length album RESVER (meaning hallucination or delusion in ancient French) to the world.

Nearly four years since “Rites of Damnation”, Command’s sound has transformed, embracing a rougher and more dramatic quality with a distinctive black metal approach. RESVER, unlike its predecessor, was a deliberate creation from start to finish, with the band crafting a complete record rather than assembling individual songs. Each band member had a say in the creative work, ensuring a collaborative effort in every aspect of the album’s creation.

Another notable change is the dropping of the “O” from “Commando.” The band revealed that this alteration was a conscious decision to align the band with the essence of RESVER. Every choice, including the adjusted name, was tailored to harmonize with the album’s unique sound. In the same vein, there is also cohesive connection between the lyrics, which are delving deep into the occult and mysterious. Fans can explore a conceptual thread running through the songs, creating a deeper layer to the album’s narrative.

Taking a bold step, Command handled every aspect of RESVER’s production, from recording to artwork. Embracing a true do-it-yourself ethos, the band highlighted the luxury and burden of having complete control over the creative process. The only exception is the mastering by Jamie Elton, which added the final touch and elevated the mix to its highest form.

As Command unleashes RESVER to the world, fans can anticipate a blackened heavy metal odyssey that pushes boundaries of heavy metal. RESVER will be out on January 26, 2024.

Mustang plays high octane Heavy Metal in the vein of the old masters and with vocals on par with the best US Metal singers from the 80s. Recommended for fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Crimson Glory, Enforcer and Agent Steel.

Jawbreaker Records will take care of the cassette edition of Mustang‘s debut album Beyond Raging Thunder – a 10 tracks long masterpiece containing high speed bangers, mid-tempo riff explosions, epic power ballads, and topped off with a outstanding cover of Judas Priest’s “Ram it Down”. Mustang surely didn’t play safe on their debut album, taking bold risks which is showcased by the vast soundscape of music covered on Beyond Raging Thunder.

In the words of label boss G.G. Sundin: “Speed metal furies and sing along bangers? Oh yeah! For the fans of Judas Fucking Priest, Mercyful Fate, Agent Steel and Crimson Glory? Fuck yes! Ram it Down cover!?!! Hell yeah!!”

Limited to 50 copies on yellow tape and 150 copies on red tape.

Release date: 7 December 2023

Jawbreaker Records are proud to welcome thrashers DISARRAY to the roster!

Just like when thrash was new, it’s a global crisis that underlies the new wave of young bands that blend the ethos of punk with the technical dexterity of the metal genre. The difference now is that the very epicenter of the movement has moved significantly closer to the mental precipice where climate crisis, pandemic, AI threats and terror wars make it impossible to numb one’s anxiety with video games or drugs. If Sweden became a hub for death metal when the decadent yuppie era of the 80s was on the autopsy table, Disarray was born right into the galloping chaos and disorder that defines a world in a state of dissolution. Since the start in 2022, Disarray has played extensively on Stockholm’s underground scenes and in the summer of 2023 released the mini-album “Evil is Reborn”, which caught the eye of both record companies and reviewers around Europe. Pre-production of a full-length album (to be released on Jawbreaker Records in 2024) has just begun. Disarray consists of: Lucas Lee (vocals and lead guitar), Valter Ernerot (guitar), Edvin Mossfeldt (bass), and Morgan Ottenvang (drums).

Limited to 100 copies on yellow tape and 200 copies on blue tape, as well as 300 copies on CD. Pre-order open now through jawbreaker.se!

Gates of Hell Records and Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the co-release of the MIDNATT / OVERTURE split LP “Swedish Metal”. Both bands are newcomers in the Swedish Heavy Metal scene, and this split album collects their two debut demos, for the first time on vinyl format.

Overture (formed in 2022) is an up-and-coming, extremely talented young band from Stockholm. The power trio combines jawdropping musical virtuosity and musicianship with flawless song writing and a contagious young-and-hungry energy. Their specific blend of metal is highly recommended for fans of Scorpions, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Rising Force, Heavy Load and Silver Mountain.

Midnatt emerged from Arvika’s underground in 2022 with the “Metallisk Hetta” demo tape, a solid slab of gritty heavy metal, entirely sung in Swedish language. This raw-power trio conjures up a soundscape that can only lie behind the burning gates of Hell and that will appeal to all fans of the golden era of Swedish Heavy Metal.

Despite being two brand new bands, members in both Midnatt and Overture are no first-timers and no stranger to Metal danger: Midnatt in fact  features members from Swedish Heavy Metal monster Commando, who made quite an impression with their 2020 “Rites of Damnation” EP and their previous 2018 demo cassette. Overture members are no beginners either as they’ve been delivering the goods in bands such as Eternal Evil and Atonement (who just recently released two excellent full albums) and more.

The album will be limited to 500 copies, 250 on black vinyl and 250 on bone vinyl. An exquisite and utterly traditional layout by Turborock Productions perfectly rounds off this fantastic release. If you like your metal sharp and heavy, this split will make your day. Everyone else, cut and run!

Release date: 26 January, 2024.

“What caught my attention on World Targets In Megadeaths“, says Jawbreaker boss G.G. Sundin, “is that is not stuck in the same old grooves that most thrash metal albums coming out nowadays are. Instead Acid Force have created a fresh mix of thrash, speed and traditional heavy metal.”

World Targets In Megadeaths is out digitally as well as on all formats (vinyl, CD, cassette) today. Listen to it from a streaming platform of your choice or order the album directly from the web shop.

Jawbreaker Records and Mercenary Press are proud to announce the co-release of Razorvoid‘s new EP Terror In Time on cassette tape and digital formats.

Razorvoid was formed in 2021, generated from the members mutual passion for old school death metal, d-beat, punk and heavy metal. Since then, 7 songs have been released digitally and on a self released cassette, they played support for Kill, had a sold out debut gig together with Tøronto and now they’re unveiling the rapid thrash attack that is their new EP Terror In Time.

Terror In Time was recorded during the spring of 2023 by the band themselves. 5 songs that reek of power, thrash and dystopia. Just like the band want’s it. The EP was mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios and mastered by Frida Claeson Johansson at Svenska Grammofonstudion.

Prepare yourself for a rapid thrashing attack! Live fast, don’t take it easy!

TRACKLIST:

1. Midnight Siege
2. The Reaper
3. Nocturnal Lust
4. Terror in Time
5. Savage Messiah

Limited to 100 copies on white tape and 100 copies on black tape. Both versions come with a digital download code.

Terror in Time will be out on Friday the 13th October, 2023.

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the release of Species – To Find Deliverance on cassette tape.

Species is a technical thrash metal trio from Warsaw, Poland. Since the band’s inception in 2018 they have released an EP (The Monument of Envy) in 2019 and now their debut full-length album To Find Deliverance. Highly recommended listening for fans of Coroner, Toxik, Sadus, Xentrix, Vektor, and Death.

Limited to 50 copies on orange tape and 150 copies on blue tape. Both versions come with a digital download code.

Recorded and mixed by Igor Brzeski at Sunstorm Studio, Warsaw between January and September 2021. Mastered by Joel Grind.

Also available on CD via Awakening Records and on Vinyl LP via Ossuary Records.

Jawbreaker Records joins forces with MUSTANG from India. Mustang plays high octane Heavy Metal in the vein of the old masters and with vocals on par with the best US Metal singers from the 80s.

Jawbreaker Records will take care of the cassette edition of the debut album “Beyond Raging Thunder” – a 10 tracks long masterpiece containing high speed bangers, mid-tempo riff explosions, epic power ballads, and topped off with a outstanding cover of Judas Priest’s “Ram it Down”. Mustang surely didn’t play safe on their debut album, taking bold risks which is showcased by the vast soundscape of music covered on “Beyond Raging Thunder”.

In the words of label boss G.G. Sundin: “Speed metal furies and sing along bangers? Oh yeah! For the fans of Judas Fucking Priest, Mercyful Fate, Agent Steel and Crimson Glory? Fuck yes! Ram it Down cover!?!! Hell yeah!!”

Stay tuned for more info, and also keep a look out for the CD version out on Fighter Records and the vinyl version on Golden Core.