07.12.10
Two new releases hit record stores, music retailers, distributors, iTunes and other digital outlets tomorrow, Tuesday, July 13th. First up is the sophomore release from metal thrashers HAMMERLORD called "Wolves At War's End". The other title is the debut full-length from Minneapolis blackened metal band WOLVHAMMER titled "Black Marketeers Of World War III". Please check them out and support your local independent record store as much as possible. If your local store doesn't stock them, tell them to special order it for you; if you don't have a local store, head over to the Init Records webstore. Thanks to all who support the label!

07.02.10
The THOU/THE CITY IS THE TOWER split LP's have arrived. All pre-orders have been mailed out, there is still a handful of red vinyl copies left. Remember this LP won't hit stores and distros until August, so mailorder it if you don't want to wait. THOU just came through town with an equally awesome band called MOLOCH and the show was great, both bands played awesome sets. THOU also had tour copies of their new full-length "Summit" for sale with them, it is also coming out in August on Gilead Media (CD) and Southern Lord (LP) and it is a fantastic album, so pick it up.

06.22.10

Just got word from the pressing plant that the THOU/THE CITY IS THE TOWER split LP's have shipped. About 1/2 of the red vinyl copies have been sold. All preorders will begin shipping by the end of next week. Thank you to everyone who has preordered this amazing records and for being so patient.

The postal worker delivered my monthly issue of Decibel Magazine today (issue #70) and I was stoked to find the new WOLVHAMMER "Black Marketeers Of World War III" CD listed on two of the staff members "Now Slaying" lists. This band is starting to generate quite a bit of buzz, so be sure to check them out and order the new CD, you can only get it from Init Records direct until it arrives in stores, distros, and digital outlets on July 13th.

Next up: CHIBALO LP (ex-SONG OF ZARATHUSTRA/KILLSADIE), NANDA DEVI CD, and a few 7"s from PHOENIX BODIES!

06.11.10

WOLVHAMMER "Black Marketeers Of World War III" CD's have arrived. They won't be available in stores and distributors or digital avenues until July 13th, but they are available for mailorder now and will ship immediately! Be the first to own this incredible full-length debut from this Minneapolis band: "Black Marketeers of World War III is a textural, monolithic display of modern black metal. With styles ranging from 3 minute punk infused thrash jams, to 8 minute lush, blackened opuses, BMWWIII is bound to turn heads. The production credits to the record read like a who’s who in modern heavy music. With Sanford Parker (MINSK, NACHTMYSTIUM, TWILIGHT) at the board, Colin Jordan (MINISTRY, PIGFACE) handling mastering duties, and Stavros Giannopoulos (THE ATLAS MOTH) in charge of layout and design, WOLVHAMMER clearly pulled out all the stops to deliver an overwhelming debut." Comes packaged in a digipak made from 100% recycled materials.

Also test pressings came today for the THOU/THE CITY IS THE TOWER split LP. THOU gives us two jams: a brand new song and an AGENTS OF OBLIVION cover, while THE CITY IS THE TOWER gives us three songs of their catchy blend of screamy hardcore. Packaged in reverse print jackets with heavy printed interior sleeves. Pre-orders are going up sometime tonight: 200 red vinyl, 800 black vinyl. I don't expect the red vinyl to stick around very long.

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