Monday, February 16, 2026

DEFECT DESIGNER: SET TO UNLEASH "DEPRESSANTS", POST NEW TRACK "REPEATED AVERSIVE STIMULI INDUCER"

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 Oslo, Norway based extreme metal project DEFECT DESIGNER have posted "REPEATED AVERSIVE STIMULI INDUCER", a track from the bands anticipated new release "DEPRESSANTS", due to be unleashed soon in 2026 (release date T.B.A.) via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS. . 

 DEFECT DESIGNER have announced plans for an album trilogy. 

 DEFECT DESIGNER have posted the bands anticipated new release "CHTIN",  unleashed 3/15/2024 via  TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS. .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DEFECT DESIGNER: 

 

Here's the artwork for the our new album titled "Depressants". It's once again made by Ian Miller's Fantastic Art. You can listen to a new song from it here - https://youtu.be/WOgS8dRyFoA
Line up -
Dmitry Sukhinin (Diskord) - Guitars, vocals, music, lyrics
Martin Storm-Olsen - Bass, vocals, lyrics, sound engineering
Eugene Ryabchenko (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) - Drums
Preorders for it will be up later this week via Transcending Obscurity Records.
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIDEO BELOW: DEFECT DESIGNER:NEW TRACK "REPEATED AVERSIVE STIMULI INDUCER" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS):  
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
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ITP V.026 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. MARK SAWICKIS (GUITARIST IMPETIGO)

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 MARK SAWICKIS, guitarist for Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.A. death grind warriors IMPETIGO died 2/15/2026 at 58. No cause of   MARK SAWICKIS death has been given. 

 

 IMPETIGO unleashed "HORROR OF THE ZOMBIES", 6/5/1992 via WILD RAGS RECORDS. 

 IMPETIGO broke up in 2007..

 

 

 

FROM NASUM: 

 

I am deeply saddened by the news of Mark Sawickis passing - one of the true underground legends. I bought the first LP by Impetigo "Ultimo Mondo Cannibale" when a local record store had a weird night sale. I sort of fell in love with their sludgy death/grind which was drenched in references that I didn't have. However, a few years later I got in touch with Stevo Dobbins, the bass playing singer, and we were pen pals for a while. Stevo was very instrumental in picking out a few songs for the "Necronycism: Distorting the Originals" cover MCD from Necrony.
But in 1999 I met Mark at the Milwaukee Metal Fest when Nasum toured the USA for the first time. Or I should say, Mark met me, because as I remember it, he introduced himself to me. We had never been in touch before, but I am sure that since he was an underground connoisseur of biblical proportions he knew everything about me. We sat down in the Relapse room and had a conversation. I don't remember the details, but I remember that I had a good time.
We might have exchanged a few emails after that, but I never had a proper relationship with him. I sort of miss that now. It's evident today when Facebook is covered with tributes that he was a standout guy and I am happy to have known him, if only for a short conversation back in the Summer of 1999. / Anders

 FROM BLACK DEATH NOSTALGIA (FACEBOOK): 

 

This one really hits hard. If you have followed this page for a while then you will know that we hold IMPETIGO in very high regard, so learning about the passing of Mark Sawickis is sad news indeed. I had spoke to him quite a few times over the years, usually just asking for some information about photos or about how much I loved the music of IMPETIGO, but he was always really cool and happy to answer questions in his own humble way. We have just lost one of the original old school die-hards but will never forget what you have given us 💔
RIP Mark, you absolute legend...
 
FROM REAPER METAL PRODUCTIONS. 
 Saddened to hear the news, RIP Mark Sawickis of Impetigo. Mark was a huge supporter of metal in general and all my endeavors, one day he showed up in my inbox and we kept regular correspondence from there after. Always talking metal, horror and life Mark truly was a pen pal as I only had the long distance connection. It has been a long time since those days. Being an icon of the underground metal scene I am glad I got to share a bit of his story by having him on an episode of HELLCAST for an interview. I have included a link to the episode in the comments.
 
FROM BIZARRE LEPROUS PRODUCTIONS:  
 
We stand together with thousands across the underground and far beyond, united in grief.
February 15th, 2026 will be remembered as the day the underground lost one of the true pioneers of extreme music, a spirit whose strings carved paths, shaped sound, and left marks that will never fade.
Thank you, Mark, for everything you gave to this world.
Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and everyone who carried him and his music in their hearts.
 
FROM PAUL SPECKMANN (MASTER): 
 
This one hits hard, RIP Dear Mark Impetigo, you will be missed by so many! You were a great and kind soul and we met many times over the years, sadly you won't be calling me and asking if it's really me brother!
I'll always charish our friendship brother!
 
FROM ALEX BOUKS (IMMOLATION): 
 R.I.P. to my old friend and underground legend Mark Sawickis. This is a sad day and huge loss
 
 
FROM SHAXUL MANZER: 
 
I’m a huge IMPETIGO fan, but it was through our shared passions that Mark Impetigo and I first connected: obscure underground scenes, a love for discovering cultures, and traveling. He was living in Asia when we exchanged our first messages. Mark was a simple, deeply endearing man. And a legend. Not only because of his cult band, but also because of his passion for underground music scenes (Metal, Punk, Grind, and beyond). He was a walking encyclopedia and a die-hard maniak.
Our friendship lasted about 25 years, even though, sadly, I never had the chance to meet him in person. I’m devastated by the news of his passing. RIP, my friend.
An IMPETIGO listening session is coming…
 
FROM CARDIAC ARREST: 
 RIP to one of our long time friends and allies of the band, and total underground metal warrior Mark from Impetigo. See you on the other side, friend!!!!

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

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DARK TRANQUILLITY: POST VIDEO FOR "THE LAST IMAGINATION" (LIVE)

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Gothenburg, Sweden based melodic death metal warriors DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted a video for "THE LAST IMAGINATION" (LIVE) .



DARK TRANQUILLITY have announced SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH SOEN..  




DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted a video for "WAYWARD EYES" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "ENDTIME SIGNALS", unleashed 8/16/2024 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

 Denmark based progressive, power metal warriors  IOTUNN have posted  the bands anticipated new release "KINSHIP",   unleashed 10/25/2024 via METAL BLADE RECORDS  





VIDEO BELOW:DARK TRANQUILLITY: "THE LAST IMAGINATION" (LIVE) (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF;DARK TRANQUILLITY:):  

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ARCHAIC OATH: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "FOREST OF HORRORS"

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 European melodic black metal warriors ARCHAIC OATH have posted a video for  "FOREST OF HORRORS", a track from  the bands anticipated new release  "DETERMINED TO DEATH AND BEYOND", dye to be unleashed 4/24/2026 via AOP.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: ARCHAIC OATH: NEW TRACK "FOREST OF HORRORS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF AOP):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

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Here's a re-cap of this past weeks ITP/V.026 metal news entries, Support these artists: 

 

  • NARGAROTH: ANNOUNCE 2026 LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES
  • SANGUISUGABOGG : ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 U.S.A. OFF D...
  • HILLS OF ROCK FESTIVAL 2026 7/24th, 25th and 26th,...
  • MORK: "After initially agreeing to try out for a y...
  • FALLATH: SET TO UNLEASH "NALKAISET AAVEET", POST N...
  • ITP V.026 UNCOVERED: DOWN: "RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TI...
  • WORM: POST VIDEO FOR "WITCHMOON: THE INFERNAL MASQ...
  • VENOM: "Black Metal evolution. Venom 2026. New mus...
  • THE DEVILS BLOOD: "The forthcoming offering will n...
  • DEIMLER: SET TO TO UNLEASH "DARKNESS FALLS", POST ...
  • EYE OF PURGATORY: POST NEW RELEASE "DARKBORNE"
  • OBSCURA: POST VIDEO FOR "STARDUST"
  • GUYOĐ: POST VIDEO FOR "BEHIND WALLS OF ICE"
  • METAL CHURCH: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "BRAINWASH ...
  • WOLFCHANT: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "ECHOES OF A TIME...
  • WORM: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "NECROPALACE" VIA SPO...
  • FOSSILIZATION: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "ADVENT OF WO...
  • EVERGREY: SET TO UNLEASH "ARCHITECTS OF A NEW WEAVE"
  • IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS (PODCAST): WHY TURKEY JUST CA...
  • ULCERATE: ANNOUNCE MAY 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES ...
  • NEVERMORE: SIGN RECORD DEAL WITH REIGNING PHOENIX ...
  • TESTAMENT: CHUCK BILLY INTERVIEWED BY LAMBGOAT
  • FOETOREM: POST NEW TRACK "MORS VIATURUS (THE DEATH...
  • EXHUMED: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "THE IRON GRAVEY...
  • MELECHESH: SET TO UNLEASH "SENTINELS OF SHAMASH" (...
  • MAWIZA: POST VIDEO FOR "NGILUTO"
  • MAX AND GLORIA CAVELERA: " It is with great sorro...
  • DRACONIAN: SET TO UNLEASH "IN SOMNOLENT RUIN"
  • DECIPHER: POST NEW TRACK "THE BLACK MARCH"
  • BEHEMOTH: TURKISH SHOWS CANCELLED DUE TO "SOCIETAL...
  • ALESTORM: ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 CANADIAN TOUR DATES...
  • ONSLAUGHT: ADD MORE DATES TO SPRING 2026 NORTH AME...
  • CATTLE DECAPITATION: ANNOUNCE "30 YEARS OF INHUMAN...
  • HELLRIPPER: POST LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "CORONACH"
  • PETE SANDOVAL (EX MORBID ANGEL): "I did not leave ...
  • NICK BARKER (CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR): INTER...
  • ARCHAIC OATH: SET TO UNLEASH "DETERMINED TO DEATH ...
  • DEVENIAL VERDICT: SET TO UNLEASH "OLD BLOOD, FRESH...
  • MANOWAR: FORMER GUITARIST ROSS "THE BOSS" FRIEDMAN...
  • ANAAL NATHRAKH: CANCEL OUT OF 2026 CACIQUE METAL ...
  • VALDRIN: SET TO RE- UNLEASH "BEYOND THE FOREST", P...
  • ONSLAUGHT: ANNOUNCE NEW GUITARIST NIK SAMPSON
  • VADER: ADD MORE SHOWS TO 2026 LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
  • VOIVOD: ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN FESTIVAL TOU...
  • MONSTROSITY : ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR D...
  • SIDIOUS: ANNOUNCE VOCALIST "ISFETH" LEAVES BAND
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    GHOST: POST VIDEO FOR "UMBRA"

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     Swedish extreme metal warriors GHOST have posted a video for "UMBRA",  a track from the bands anticipated new release  "SKELETA", unleashed 4/25/2025 via LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS.. 

     GHOST have announced WINTER 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES.. 

    GHOST have posted a video for ,"PEACEFIELD" a track from the bands anticipated new release  "SKELETA" unleashed 4/25/2025 via LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS.. 

     GHOST have announced 2025 EUROPEAN and NORTH AMERICAN TOURS. 

    GHOST unleashed "PHANTOMIME" (EP)  ,  unleashed 5/18/2023 via LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS...

    GHOST have won a Swedish Grammy for the bands latest release "IMPERA"...



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     GHOST unleashed  "IMPERA",  3/11/2022 via LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS.

     

     

     

    VIDEO BELOW: GHOST: "UMBRA" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF GHOST):  

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    DEIMLER: POST LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "DARKNESS FALLS"

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     Spanish death metal warriors DEIMLER have posted a lyric video for "DARKNESS FALLS" , a track from the bands anticipated new release  "DARKNESS FALLS", due to be unleashed 3/20/2026 via AWAKENING RECORDS...

     

     

     DEIMLER have posted the bands anticipated new release "IMMORTALIZED", unleashed 11/25/2023 via AWAKENING RECORDS. 

     

     
     
    VIDEO BELOW: DEIMLER: NEW TRAC;"DARKNESS FALLS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF AWAKENING RECORDS):  
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