Hooded Menace has always been one of those bands that dooms harder and deader than anyone else, with a sound forged in horror, distortion, and slow-motion decay. With Gloom Immemorial, they’ve dug deep into their crypt of demos, 7”s, and splits to unearth a collection that’s as essential as it is obscure. Released in 2022 by Hammerheart Records, this 2xLP black vinyl edition isn’t just a rehash — it’s a celebration of the band’s legacy and loyalty to their fans.
This compilation spans eight years of releases, including rare tracks from splits with underground legends like Coffins, Anima Morte, Asphyx, and Ilsa, alongside early versions of songs that would later end up on their crushing debut Fulfill the Curse. The tracks are presented chronologically, giving you a front-row seat to how Hooded Menace evolved — from their raw demo origins to the funeral march behemoths we now know and love.
Musically, you get everything you’d want from the Menace: massive, crushing doom riffs, buzzsaw death metal tone, eerie melodic undercurrents, and that gloom-soaked horror aesthetic pulled straight from the grave. There’s no filler here — every track is a deliberate part of the band’s history, and every minute drips with funeral rot and thick atmosphere. The sound is unmistakably old school, but the remastering keeps things punchy and listenable without losing the murk.
The packaging? Top-tier. This release comes with a detailed insert featuring the original artwork from each release, lyrics, and rare photos from the band’s early days — a collector’s dream if you’re into physical formats and total immersion. It’s the kind of record you spin during rainstorms, reading obscure zines by candlelight, while the scent of damp earth creeps through the walls.
If you’ve followed Hooded Menace from the start, or if you’re just now crawling into their world of doom-laden death, Gloom Immemorial is an absolute must. It’s not just a release — it’s a portal into the band’s formative years, preserved like a cursed grimoire pressed on wax.
Tracklist
SIDE A
01. Fulfill the Curse 06:55
02. The Eyeless Horde 05:48
03. A Decay of Mind and Flesh (Anima Morte cover) 04:09
04. The Haunted Ossuary 05:05
SIDE B
05. I, Devil Master 06:07
06. Catacombs of the Graceless 06:48
07. Abode of the Grotesque 05:35
TOTAL LENGTH: 40:27
SIDE C
01. Instruments of Eternal Damnation 08:42
02. Chasm of the Wraith 09:50
03. The Creeping Flesh 07:34
SIDE D
04. Monuments of Misery 09:02
05. Celestial Dissection 07:50
TOTAL LENGTH: 42:58
Credits
Copyright © by Hammerheart Records
Copyright © by Hooded Menace
Manufactured by XVINYLX.COM
Pressed by GZ Media – 239511E
Mastered by Mikko Saastamoinen (2014 and 2016)
Mastered at Transistor Studios
Cover Art by Chris, Misanthropic-Art
Layout by Lukas Paral
Photography by Mikko Saastamoinen
A1, A2 taken from The Eyeless Horde 7” EP. (Doomentia Records 2006) – Recorded and mixed in 2007 at Horrisound Studios.
A3 was taken from a split with Anima Morte 7” EP (Hooded Menace / Anima Morte). (Doomentia Records 2010) – Recorded and mixed in 2009 at Horrisound Studios and Bordercase Studio.
A4 is taken from a split with Coffins 7” EP (Hooded Menace / Coffins). (Doomentia Records 2010) – Recorded and mixed in 2009 at Horrisound Studios and Bordercase Studio.
B1 taken from Live Evil – Volume One comp. DLP. (Less Music 2010) – Recorded and mixed in 2010 at Horrisound Studios and Bordercase Studio.
B2 was taken from a split with Ilsa 12” EP (Hooded Menace/Ilsa). (Contagion Releasing 2011) – Recorded in 2011 at Horrisound Studios, Bordercase Studio. Mixed at Horrisound Studios and Transistor Studios.
B3 is taken from a split with Asphyx 7″ep (We Doom You To Death / Abode Of The Grotesque). (Doomentia Records 2011) – Recorded and mixed in 2009 at Horrisound Studios and Bordercase Studio.
C1 is taken from a split with Horse Latitudes 12” EP (Instruments Of Eternal Damnation / Flame Of Will). (Doomentia Records 2012) – Recorded 2010-2011 at Horrisound Studios and Bordercase Studio. Mixed at Horrisound Studios and Transistor Studios.
C2, C3 taken from Labyrinth Of Carrion Breeze 12” EP. (Doomentia Records 2014) – Recorded in 2013 at Horrisound Studios and Transistor Studios. Mixed 2013 at Horrisound Studios, and at Dark Prod. Backing vocals in „Chasm Of The Wraith” were recorded in 2013 at Dark Prod.
D3 was taken from the split with Loss 12” EP (A View From The Rope). (Doomentia Records 2014) – Recorded 2013-2014 at Horrisound Studios, Transistor Studios, and Skyhammer Studio. Mixed 2014 at Skyhammer Studio.
D4 was taken from a split with AglomA’s 12 “ EP on Doomentia Records—DOOM185EP1. (Doomentia Records 2017)—This last track is kind of like a bonus track as it was released after the original release of Gloom Immemorial on CD in 2014. But in the vein of this compilation, it is included. |
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