Keep it Rotten Vol. 3: Absorb / Corrosive / Horrormance
ABSORB – German Death Metal Since 1989
Formed in 1989 in Bavaria, Germany, ABSORB emerged as an uncompromising force in the Death Metal underground. Over the decades, the band has carved its name into the German metal scene, gaining recognition for their raw sound and relentless energy.
Their early demos, Last Regain and The Call, were met with strong praise from both fans and press, cementing ABSORB’s place in the underground. In 1994, the band split due to creative differences, but in 2007, founding members Pfisty and Jochen reignited the flame and brought ABSORB back to life.
With a new lineup, ABSORB released the album Dealing with Pain in 2010, receiving solid acclaim from the metal media. Between 2012 and 2016, lineup changes continued to shape the band's evolution. In 2014, the former vocalist of Dryrot joined the fold, bringing fresh energy to the mic. In 2015, the band dropped the EP Vision Apart, blending old-school Death Metal with Thrash influences. Despite further lineup shifts in 2016, ABSORB held their course. Their legacy was honored in the 2020 book by Andreas Hertkorn, Longing For Death – When Death Metal Conquered Germany, alongside other pioneers from the genre’s golden years (1985–1993).
Whether live or on record, ABSORB stands tall on the international stage—a fact confirmed by features in Rock Hard, Metal Hammer, and countless online publications. ABSORB has shared the stage with giants such as Master, Cannibal Corpse, Obscura, Pestilence, Sodom, Vader, Destruction, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Triptykon, and many others. They've crushed festival stages across Europe, including Metal Franconia Festival, Infernum meets Porkcore Festival, Suffering Life Festival, Way of Darkness, Mountains of Death (CH), Christmas Metal Festival, and more. Self-managed and fiercely independent, ABSORB has grown with a professional mindset, creative grit, and an explosive live show. The band remains open to working with a label that shares their vision and passion for Death Metal.
2025 marks 36 years of relentless brutality from ABSORB. To celebrate, we're unleashing the 8-track CD "Tales from the Past" in April 2025—a furious blast from the vaults. But the story doesn’t end there...
Coming in 2026: the full-length onslaught CD "Origin of Brutality". ABSORB is stronger than ever. Stay heavy. Stay tuned.
ABSORB stands for professional attitude, crushing sound, and an unbreakable underground spirit. For those who crave the raw and the real—you can reckon with ABSORB.
Prepare yourself—ABSORB is far from done. The brute force of German Death Metal is aliveand well.
Contact:
Info@absorb-metal.eu
www.facebook.com/absorbmetal
www.instagram.com/absorbmetal/
www.absorb-metal.eu
https://www.youtube.com/@ABSORBMETAL_OLDSCHOOL/videos
Corrosive
Corrosive sind Hessens heißeste Death Metal Boy Band. Seit fast drei Jahrzehnten zelebrieren Corrosive aus Marburg ihren eigenen Mix des Hessen Death Metals, der sowohl amerikanische, sowie schwedische Einflüsse hat. Angereichert wird das Ganze mit einer ordentlichen Portion Melodie, ebenso wie auch mit Black Metal Elementen. Live sind Corrosive eine alles zerstörende Macht, die routiniert mit viel Spielfreude und Leidenschaft zu Werke gehen.
Horrormance
The Morgrotuskthululustoccultobskullty Horrormance ist eine Black’nRoll Band aus Würzburg, welche seit 2010 existiert. Neben dem hauptsächlichen Mix aus Black Metal und Rock’n’Roll Elementen, bestimmen heavy Speedmetal, Punk und Crust den Tenor. Ohne stilistisch sich an Grenzen zu halten, bieten auch die Texte ernste so wie erheiternde Themen, die oft parodistisch, selbstironisch oder zynisch kritisieren. Bohemian Black’n’Roll ist der Name dieses Stils, der sich lebensbejahend mit den Abgründen des Menschen befasst, Drogen, innere Dämonen, zerbrochene Träume und alles Interessante zwischen Liebe und Tod. Zelebriert wird textlich und live der Exzess, Satan und Rock’n'Roll mit einer Menge Absinth! So get ready for the real SATANIC MOONSHINE CULT!