Power From Hell
Power From Hell is a Brazilian black metal/thrash metal band formed in Guarulhos, São Paulo in 2001.
Power From Hell is a Brazilian extreme metal band, formed as a solo project by Aron "Sodomic" Romero around 2001, officially becoming a full band in 2002 in Guarulhos, São Paulo. The initial concept was a tribute to the 80s metal scene, inspired by bands such as Bathory, Onslaught, Bulldozer, Venom, and Hellhammer. The band began by playing only covers, but soon Sodomic started composing original songs, leading to the release of the debut album, The True Metal (2004).
ORIGINS AND EARLY YEARS
The band’s name was chosen as a homage to Onslaught’s 1985 album Power From Hell, reflecting their raw and direct approach. From the outset, Power From Hell adopted a primitive and DIY recording style. Their debut album was recorded on a 1970s answering machine, reinforcing its harsh and aggressive sound.
Their second album, Sadismo (2007), was recorded on an old cassette tape recorder, maintaining the lo-fi aesthetic. The title was intentionally kept similar to the English word “Sadism” for easier global recognition. Their third album, Spellbondage (2009), followed the same sonic direction, solidifying the band’s sexually charged and anti-Christian themes. It also featured a Bathory medley, paying tribute to one of their greatest influences.
THEMES AND PHILOSOPHY
Power From Hell’s lyrics focus on lust, submission, and perversion, incorporating elements of pornography and blasphemy as a critique of Christian values. Sodomic has stated that he prefers writing about explicit sexual themes rather than demons, as they serve as a greater provocation to religious morality. The booklet for Spellbondage even included thank-yous to pornstars, highlighting their influence on the band’s themes.
DISCOGRAPHY
The True Metal Full-length, 2004
Sadismo Full-length, 2007
Spellbondage Full-length, 2009
Lust and Violence Full-length, 2011
Devil’s Whorehouse Full-length, 2015
Profound Evil Presence Full-length, 2019
Shadows Devouring Light Full-length, 2022
In 2018, the band signed with Dying Victims Productions to release the EP Blood 'n' Spikes, which included new tracks and a cover of Judas Priest’s "Freewheel Burning".
SOUND EVOLUTION
Up until Spellbondage (2009), Power From Hell was defined by an extremely raw and rudimentary sound, deeply rooted in 1980s underground metal and primitive recording techniques. However, starting with Lust and Violence (2011), the band gradually shifted towards a more refined and powerful production, moving away from the intentionally crude aesthetic.
In more recent releases, such as Profound Evil Presence (2019) and Shadows Devouring Light (2022), Power From Hell has embraced higher production values, aligning with modern black metal while maintaining their dark and blasphemous essence.
INTERNACIONAL RECOGNITION
Despite being formed in Brazil, Power From Hell gained greater recognition abroad, with distribution through labels like Nuclear War Now!, No Colours Records, and Metaleros Records. Fenriz of Darkthrone even praised the band, mentioning them in interviews for Terrorizer Magazine.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Initially, Sodomic stated in an interview that Power From Hell would never perform live, remaining solely a studio project. However, as the band gained a strong underground following, he reconsidered. In recent years, Power From Hell has begun touring, performing across Latin America, Europe, and the United States.
Aside from Power From Hell, Sodomic was also a member of death metal band Anarkhon, using Power From Hell as a creative outlet to explore more primitive and spontaneous sounds.
LEGACY
Power From Hell has cemented itself as a key name in underground extreme metal, evolving from the raw, lo-fi production of their early albums to a more refined and mature sound, without compromising their dark and anti-Christian identity. Their latest album, Shadows Devouring Light (2022), reflects this evolution, featuring modern black metal elements while retaining the sinister and blasphemous aura that has always defined the band.
NOTES:
Information in this text was sourced from an interview with Aron “Sodomic” Romero for Recife Metal Law, as well as promotional materials and specialized media outlets such as Nuclear War Now!, No Colours Records, Metaleros Records, Terrorizer Magazine, and Whiplash.net.
This text was compiled and edited by AI.
Power From Hell is a Brazilian extreme metal band, formed as a solo project by Aron "Sodomic" Romero around 2001, officially becoming a full band in 2002 in Guarulhos, São Paulo. The initial concept was a tribute to the 80s metal scene, inspired by bands such as Bathory, Onslaught, Bulldozer, Venom, and Hellhammer. The band began by playing only covers, but soon Sodomic started composing original songs, leading to the release of the debut album, The True Metal (2004).
ORIGINS AND EARLY YEARS
The band’s name was chosen as a homage to Onslaught’s 1985 album Power From Hell, reflecting their raw and direct approach. From the outset, Power From Hell adopted a primitive and DIY recording style. Their debut album was recorded on a 1970s answering machine, reinforcing its harsh and aggressive sound.
Their second album, Sadismo (2007), was recorded on an old cassette tape recorder, maintaining the lo-fi aesthetic. The title was intentionally kept similar to the English word “Sadism” for easier global recognition. Their third album, Spellbondage (2009), followed the same sonic direction, solidifying the band’s sexually charged and anti-Christian themes. It also featured a Bathory medley, paying tribute to one of their greatest influences.
THEMES AND PHILOSOPHY
Power From Hell’s lyrics focus on lust, submission, and perversion, incorporating elements of pornography and blasphemy as a critique of Christian values. Sodomic has stated that he prefers writing about explicit sexual themes rather than demons, as they serve as a greater provocation to religious morality. The booklet for Spellbondage even included thank-yous to pornstars, highlighting their influence on the band’s themes.
DISCOGRAPHY
The True Metal Full-length, 2004
Sadismo Full-length, 2007
Spellbondage Full-length, 2009
Lust and Violence Full-length, 2011
Devil’s Whorehouse Full-length, 2015
Profound Evil Presence Full-length, 2019
Shadows Devouring Light Full-length, 2022
In 2018, the band signed with Dying Victims Productions to release the EP Blood 'n' Spikes, which included new tracks and a cover of Judas Priest’s "Freewheel Burning".
SOUND EVOLUTION
Up until Spellbondage (2009), Power From Hell was defined by an extremely raw and rudimentary sound, deeply rooted in 1980s underground metal and primitive recording techniques. However, starting with Lust and Violence (2011), the band gradually shifted towards a more refined and powerful production, moving away from the intentionally crude aesthetic.
In more recent releases, such as Profound Evil Presence (2019) and Shadows Devouring Light (2022), Power From Hell has embraced higher production values, aligning with modern black metal while maintaining their dark and blasphemous essence.
INTERNACIONAL RECOGNITION
Despite being formed in Brazil, Power From Hell gained greater recognition abroad, with distribution through labels like Nuclear War Now!, No Colours Records, and Metaleros Records. Fenriz of Darkthrone even praised the band, mentioning them in interviews for Terrorizer Magazine.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Initially, Sodomic stated in an interview that Power From Hell would never perform live, remaining solely a studio project. However, as the band gained a strong underground following, he reconsidered. In recent years, Power From Hell has begun touring, performing across Latin America, Europe, and the United States.
Aside from Power From Hell, Sodomic was also a member of death metal band Anarkhon, using Power From Hell as a creative outlet to explore more primitive and spontaneous sounds.
LEGACY
Power From Hell has cemented itself as a key name in underground extreme metal, evolving from the raw, lo-fi production of their early albums to a more refined and mature sound, without compromising their dark and anti-Christian identity. Their latest album, Shadows Devouring Light (2022), reflects this evolution, featuring modern black metal elements while retaining the sinister and blasphemous aura that has always defined the band.
NOTES:
Information in this text was sourced from an interview with Aron “Sodomic” Romero for Recife Metal Law, as well as promotional materials and specialized media outlets such as Nuclear War Now!, No Colours Records, Metaleros Records, Terrorizer Magazine, and Whiplash.net.
This text was compiled and edited by AI.
