Translation Loss is honored to reissue San Francisco’s groundbreaking alternative / metal hybrid GIANT SQUID’s debut record “Metridium Fields” remastered by longtime collaborator Tim Green with this exclusive one time, limited to 250 copies pressing!

40 one time Deluxe Aquarium Packs available that include:

- Custom Tri-Color Merge with Splatter Edition (limited to 100 copies)

- Metridium Field T-Shirt 

- First Official Band Pressing of the CD on the Band's very own Tyrannosaurus Records, features the first / alternate recording of "Metridium Fields" 

- Individually packaged hand-collected Kelp from the "Metridium Field kelp forest" by the band and inserted into a test tube with signed label by Singer, Guitarist and artist Aaron John Gregory!

*The first 80 orders for the "Metridium Fields" vinyl or shirts (not including the dlx aquarium pack) will receive a free copy of the original CD band pressing of "Metridium Field"!

Minneapolis’ atmospheric / post-black metal powerhouse ASHBRINGER present their fourth and most expansive effort to date entitled “We Came Here To Grieve”! Stepped in the more melodic side of Black Metal, “We Came Here To Grieve” sees the band bringing more melodic rock and bluegrass elements into the fold, creating an absolutely stunning record in total.

For Fans of Agalloch, Wayfarer, Panopticon, Winterfylleth and Falls of Rauros

*Ashbringer also features Nick Stanger of TL bands Xythlia and Primordial Ooze! 

Philadelphia’s CAGED present the most flawless merger of Death Metal, Doom, Sludge and Harsh Noise in their crushing debut full length entitled “From Roving About the Earth”. Mixed and mastered by James Plotkin (Khanate, Scorn, O.L.D., Atomsmasher) and features artwork my Mark McCoy (Full of Hell, Pig Destroyer, Nothing). Five songs that purvey determination intertwined with filth and decay.

For fans of Primitive Man, Corrupted, Thou, Indian, Bell Witch, Khanate. Neurosis, Kruelty, and Mournful Congregation

Phoenix. AZ’s THRA present their crushing debut full length entitled “Forged in Chaotic Spew”. Nine tracks of doom laden death metal intertwined with an inherent groove, “Forged in Chaotic Spew” will hit hard where it needs to and turn many heads with their unique take on metal.

For fans of Hell, Conan, Frozen Soul, Coffin Rot, Irkallian Oracle

Portland, OR’s Blackened Doom outfit, USNEA, return after 6 years with their most accomplished work to date entitled “Bathed in Light”! Produced by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios and featuring art by vocalist / guitarist Justin Cory, “Bathed in Light” encompasses some the most impressive fusion of funeral doom, death metal and black metal all while keeping true to their core essence of old.

For fans of UN, YOB, Bell Witch, Sunrot, Mizmor, Incandescence, Innumerable Forms

Featuring members of Rosetta (long time Translation Loss Alum), Revocation (Metal Blade) and Model Prisoner, the stunning new project NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE couldn’t be the farthest from anything in the Metal world. Steeped in beauty and melody, “Philosophy on Pessimism” brings a truly refreshing take on experimental music by encompassing indie rock, electronic and pop into one mesmerizing collection of songs.

Seattle, WA’s RE-BURIED (featuring members of UN) present their brutal debut full length entitled “Repulsive Nature”! Recorded and mixed by Billy Anderson (Brutal Truth, Eyehategod, Cattle Decapitation, Leviathan, Bell Witch)! Ten songs of crushing death metal akin to Cannibal Corpse, Incantation, Malignant Altar, Witch Vomit and Tomb Mold!

Green Bay, WI’s CHOKE presents their blistering new debut EP “Desiphon”! Mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City and mastered by Brad Boatright for Audiosiege, “Desiphon” encapsulates Death Metal and Grindcore’s great’s (think Rotten Sound, Napalm Death and Pig Destroyer) while covering all new territory!

On their third full length venture and Translation Loss debut, Minneapolis, MN’s HIVE presents their gripping new album “Spiritual Poverty”!  Steeped in punk, hardcore sound and ideology, “Spiritual Poverty” addresses the struggles of mental illness and the lack of will to carry on in today’s bleak landscape.

For fans of From Ashes Rise, Tragedy and Wolfpack

The enigmatic psychedelic black metal entity from GJ357D known as Xenoglyph return with their stunning sophomore full length entitled "Spiritfraud"!  Six death induced black metal journeys that are nothing short of brilliant!

Translation Loss is excited to announce that Primordial Ooze (featuring musical mastermind Nick Stanger of Xythlia and Ashbringer) will be joining the TL family and are currently working on a new full-length record set to release in 2023! We are also excited to announce the preorders for the official vinyl release of their 2021 debut record “Parasitic Intoxicant” as well! Ten tracks of grit-intense death grind in the vein of Xythlia, Fawn Limbs, Wake and Serpent Column!