Death SS
Formed: 1977
From:
Pesaro,
Italy
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Latest Death SS News
Below is our complete Death SS news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Death SS Shares "Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde" Video
Today Italy’s cult heavy rock band Death SS unveil the official video for their new single "Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde." The song is taken from their new studio album "The Entity" which will be released early next year. The concept album was produced by mastermind and frontman Steve Sylvester along with the English Grammy winner producer Tom Dalgety (Rammstein, Ghost, The Cult, a.o.).
"Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde" is a powerful dark metal song in pure Death SS style, which ironically quotes the 1971 Hammer Production film of the same name. As in the film and the song's amusing promotional video clip, the story is set in late 19th century London, where Dr. Jekyll, the famous character from Gothic fiction created by the writer Robert Louis Stevenson, gives life to his evil alter-ego Hyde, who however in this case is a woman.
Death SS' frontman and mastermind Steve Sylvester comments: "For the making of this video clip I wanted to recreate the Victorian setting of late 19th century London, the period in which the events narrated in Stevenson's book take place. The editing of the various sequences described in the lyrics was done by myself alongside with the clip’s director Andrea Falaschi, as if it were a film trailer, obviously inspired by Roy Ward Baker’s eponymous movie."
"With ‘Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde’ I had the chance to make a very cinematic video. I had been waiting a long time for the right opportunity to field some old scenic tricks from Hitchcock's cinema. There is no CGI in the video, they are all practical effects as they used to be done in the old days," adds director Andrea Falaschi. More...
Death SS To Release New Album In 2025
Italy’s cult heavy rock band Death SS will release their new studio album “The Entity” early next year. The concept album was produced by mastermind and frontman Steve Sylvester along with the English Grammy winner producer Tom Dalgety (Rammstein, Ghost, The Cult, a.o.).
The literary inspirations of the 12-song opus range from Aleister Crowley, who seeks to liberate man by awakening his artistic genius, to the characters of writers James Hogg and Robert Louis Stevenson, who explore the dark side of mankind. It also includes figures such as Jack the Ripper, Walter Sickert, Cemetery and others, ultimately linking to the band's history.
The album will be preceded by four digital singles, released not only digitally but also as a 12' "Limited Deluxe" version.
The first single "Dr. Jeckyll & Sister Hyde" is a powerful dark metal song in pure Death SS style, which ironically quotes the 1971 Hammer Production film of the same name. As in the film and the song's amusing promotional video clip, the story is set in late 19th century London, where Dr. Jekyll, the famous character from Gothic fiction created by the writer Robert Louis Stevenson, gives life to his evil alter-ego Hyde, who however in this case is a woman.
Death SS Re-Issuing Three Albums
Shadow Kingdom Records just announced the signing of Italian group Death SS for the reissue of the band's first three albums: 1988's "...in Death of Steve Sylvester," 1989's "Black Mass," and 1991's "Heavy Demons."
Each album will be released on CD, vinyl, and cassette formats, (as well as digital) with a T-shirt design produced for each album cover. Shadow Kingdom comments:
"Long a cult name in the international heavy metal scene, Death SS have influenced thousands over the past three decades in their long, twisted history, equally influencing the nascent speed metal and black metal scenes with their trademark ghoulish and theatrical presentation. Shadow Kingdom couldn't be prouder and more honored to have Death SS amongst its roster, most of which have been shaped by the band in one way or another." More...
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Sunday Old School: Death SS
Heavy metal has been linked with Satanism practically since it was born. The genre's long standing fascination with the man downstairs, the occult and blasphemy has made it a target for religious groups, politicians and any religious leader who wants a spot on the local news. Of course, such accusations have usually been dismissed outright by the bands and fans of the genre, but sometimes these people actually find a band with Satanic links, such as today's featured band, Death SS and their singer, Steve Sylvester.
Sylvester, whose real name is Stefano Silvestri, a member of the Ordo Templi Orientis, formed the band in the town of Pesaro in 1977, along with guitarist Paolo Catena and eventually recruiting Daniele Ugolini on bass and drummer Tomaso Castaldi. The group used many elements of horror and macabre theatrics to create a terrifying stage show, which went on to influence many black metal artists. Though they lasted for five years in their initial run, the band did not release a full length album, managing only two demos before Sylvester left the group and was replaced by Bologna native Sanctis Ghoram, who appeared on the EP, "Evil Metal" in 1983 before the group parted ways the following year. More...
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Tribute To The Lesser Played Halloween Classics
So its Halloween yet again….and for some reason it just doesn’t seem as scary and wonderful as it used to be. Maybe its age….maybe it’s the state of the world….perhaps it’s just desensitization or my state of mind. Though its still my favorite time of year, Halloween used to be "special," mainly due to the fact that I bought into this notion that Halloween is the “world holiday of metal.” Not unlike horror films, metal used to have a creep factor in the 80's that seems all too polished and mechanical in 2014. For me, it's the only time when severely under-produced records can have a massive shock value.
On the topic of special Halloween memories over the years, I distinctly remember 1986 – when Slayer had just released what is arguably the greatest thrash metal album of our time just 24 days prior to Halloween. I begged my parents for money to buy it just around a day or two before Halloween…and it literally scared the crap out of me as a 15 year old kid. Every Halloween in that time, back when more people used to celebrate it with open doors, family, friends and I used to walk 5-7 miles – filling multiple pillow cases with candy…only to return home and dump it on the floor before switching costumes to go out for another 2-3 miles before all the lights went out in the neighborhood precisely at 8:30pm. 1986 was particularly memorable because the topic of discussion was “Reign in Blood.” My friends and I gasped in terror conjured by the album mostly because it was so "rebellious" and clashed directly (and indirectly) with our Roman Catholic upbringing. These were days before we reached the age of reason. More...
Death SS Releases "Bad Luck" Lyric Video
Italian horror rock act Death SS released a new lyric video for the track "Bad Luck." The song is the closer from the latest full length album "Resurrection," which was issued in 2013 and is available via Lucifer Rising Records.
In addition, the band has launched a video contest for the track. From the band: "Make your home-video clip for the song 'Bad Luck'! The requirements are simple: create a music video, preferably in cartoon style, for the song 'Bad Luck' from the latest Death SS album 'Resurrection.' You have time until Halloween and anyone can participate. The best video wins a customized DEATH SS - 'BAD LUCK' electric guitar, 1 'BAD LUCK' t-shirt, 5 signed copies of the forthcoming 'Resurrection' DVD (that will feature the winning clip along with the credits of the author) and, last but not least, the release and the worldwide promotion of the video by Lucifer Rising Records/Self Distribuzione. For any further info, please visit the web page dedicated to the contest: www.luciferrising.com.
Check out "Bad Luck" here: More...
Death SS Posts "The Crimson Shrine" Video
Italian horror rock artists Death SS posted the fifth music video/single from the comeback release "Resurrection." The video "The Crimson Shrine" can be viewed below. The song also appears on the extended single/EP "Dionysus" and as a 7" vinyl with "Gates of Babylon," both via Lucifer Rising Records.
Check out "The Crimson Shrine" here:
Death SS Releases "Dionysus" Video Clip
Italian horror rock artists Death SS posted the fourth music video/single from the comeback release "Resurrection." Check out "Dionysus" in the player below. The song was issued as an extended single/EP with two non-album tracks "Temptation" and "The Glory of the Hawk" and is available via Lucifer Rising Records.
Check out "Dionysus" here:
Death SS Posts Preview Clip Of "Dionysus" EP
Italian horror rock artists Death SS posted a promo/preview clip for the upcoming single/EP release "Dionysus." The title song appears on the latest album "Resurrection." The EP is set to drop on February 14th via Lucifer Rising Records.
The track list for the EP is:
1) Dionysus (from the album "Resurrection")
2) Temptation featuring Miss Romina Malagoli (exclusive release)
3) The Glory of the Hawk (exclusive release)
4) The Crimson Shrine (live version)
Bonus video clips:
1) Dionysus (official video clip)
2) The Crimson Shrine (official video clip)
Check out the preview clip here: More...
Death SS Releases New Music Video "Eaters"
Italian horror rock artists Death SS released a new music video for "Eaters." The song appears on the latest album "Resurrection." The track will be released as an EP, which is set to drop on February 17th.
The track list for the EP is:
1. Eaters
2. Zombie Massacre
3. The Swing
4. The Darkest Night (Live)
The video was Directed by Luca Boni and Marco Ristori for Extreme Video. Check it out here:
Death SS Announces Date For "Resurrection"
Legendary Italian metal band Death SS, founded in 1977 by Steve Sylvester, announced that the long awaiting return album "Ogre's Lullaby," will be released on June 6, 2013 via Scarlet Records. The cover design (shown in the trailer video below) was created by Emanuele Taglietti, author of the covers of the most famous italian sexy-horror comics of the 70's and 80's.
The band previously released the title track for the album as a music video, which can be seen at this location, as well as the video for the first single "The Darkest Night" over here.
Death SS also features Secret Sphere guitarist Aldo Lonobile (known here as Al De Noble) along with Hell In the Club/Morgana drummer Federico Pennazzato (known here as Bozo Wolff). Check out the preview trailer for "Ogre's Lullaby" here: More...
Death SS Posts "Ogre's Lullaby" Music Video
Legendary Italian metal band Death SS, founded in 1977 by Steve Sylvester, posted a new music video for the song "Ogre's Lullaby," the second single from the forthcoming LP "Resurrection." (The music video for the first single "Darkest Night" can be viewed over here. The video was directed by Manetti Bros and the music was taken from the soundtrack of the movie "Paura 3D".
Check out "Ogre's Lullaby" here:
Death SS Posts Parts V-VII Of Documentary Series
Italian metal band Death SS posted parts five through seven of a documentary series leading up to the band's new LP "Resurrection," the first studio LP since the 2006 release "The 7th Seal." The album is scheduled for a March 2013 release through Lucifer Rising Records. Death SS features Secret Sphere's guitarist Aldo Lonobile (known here as Al De Noble) and drummer Bozo Wolff.
In other Death SS news, the second video for the new release, "Ogre's Lullaby" will be issued on Valentine's Day, Thursday, February 14, 2013. The video was produced by Manetti Bros, who also created the film "Fear 3D," the soundtrack for which contained the song. The band's first video was for the single "The Darkest Night," which can be viewed over at this location.
Check out Part VII of the documentary series here:
Death SS Posts Part Four Of Documentary Series
Italian metal band Death SS posted a the fourth part ("The Fourt Seal") of a documentary series leading up to the band's new LP "Resurrection," the first studio LP since the release of "The 7th Seal" in 2006. The album is scheduled for a March 2013 release through Lucifer Rising Records. Death SS features Secret Sphere guitarist Aldo Lonobile (known here as Al De Noble).
Check out the previous parts: one, two and three, as well as the recently issued music video for the song "The Darkest Night" over at this location. Check out "The Fourth Seal" here:
Death SS Posts Part Three Of Documentary Series
Italian metal band Death SS posted a the third part ("The Third Seal") of a documentary series leading up to the band's new LP "Resurrection," the first studio LP since the release of "The 7th Seal" in 2006. The album is scheduled for a March 2013 release through Lucifer Rising Records. Death SS features Secret Sphere guitarist Aldo Lonobile (known here as Al De Noble).
Check out part one, part two and the recently issued music video for the song "The Darkest Night" over at this location. "The Third Seal" is playing below:
Death SS Posts Part Two Of Documentary Series
Italian metal band Death SS posted a the second part ("The Second Seal") of a documentary series leading up to the band's new LP "Resurrection," the first studio LP since the release of "The 7th Seal" in 2006. The album is scheduled for a March 2013 release through Lucifer Rising Records.
Check out part one over this location and the recently issued music video for the song "The Darkest Night" over here. Check out "The Second Seal" here:
Death SS Posts Part One Of Documentary Series
Italian metal band Death SS posted a video entitled "The First Seal," which is part one of a documentary series leading up to the band's new LP "Resurrection," the first studio LP since the release of "The 7th Seal" in 2006. The album is scheduled for a March 2013 release.
The band just issued a new music video for the song "The Darkest Night," which can be seen over at this location. Check out "The First Seal" here:
Death SS Posts New Music Video
Legendary Italian metal band Death SS, founded in 1977 by Steve Sylvester, has posted a new music video for the song "The Darkest Night." The song appears on the band's first studio LP since the release of "The 7th Seal" in 2006. The new release, "Resurrection" will hit the streets in March of 2013.
Check out "The Darkest Night" here:
Death SS Returns With New LP In 2013
Legendary Italian metal band Death SS, founded in 1977 by Steve Sylvester, is set to return to action with the band's first studio LP since the release of "The 7th Seal" in 2006. The new release, "Resurrection" will hit the streets in 2013, with the first single "The Darkest Night" set to drop on December 21, 2012. A preview for the song can be heard below.
The 2012 lineup of Death SS features:
Steve Sylvester (W.O.G.U.E.): vocals
Al De Noble (Secret Sphere/Ex-Civilization One): guitars
Glenn Strange: bass
Freddy Delirio (W.O.G.U.E.): keyboards
Dhalila: Performer
Check out the preview clip here: More...
Bleeding Fist Announces New Album Details
Slovenian metallers Bleeding Fist have issued the following update about releasing a new album:
"Year DXXVI A.C., day thirty one of the fifth month; a colossal calamity slaughtered 250,000 mortals before the sun felt down that day - the Devil had no compassion for mercy! On same day, 1485 years after, Moribund Records will unleash the Devil’s anger again! The newest Bleeding Fist’s hymn of the insane entitled Devil’s Ferox will be released world widely on May 31, 2011 as enhanced CD including the official video for 'Invocation Into Devil’s Flesh.'
"Devil’s Ferox was recorded in Studio Panorama, entirely in 6 hours, entirely in live mode and will include a tribute to the masters of occult metal Death SS 'Black and Violet' along with live recordings! The fourth opus from Devil’s Ferox 'Pillars of Black Enlightenment' was solely recorded on the Sabbath of September 31, 2010 under Illuminati’s Human Sacrifice Night. …God spewed the Devil’s Ferox!"
The track listing is as follows:
1. Monuments Desecration
2. Devil’s Ferox
3. Force the Dead to Confess
4. Pillars of Black Enlightenment
5. Black and Violet (Death SS tribute)