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HETSHEADS NAMED BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER SHATTERING RECORD WITH 322,430 VOTES

Stockholm, Sweden — Swedish death metal legends HETSHEADS have been crowned Band of the Month for March 2026, amassing an astonishing 322,430 votes in a historic showing of fan support. Their only release, “…We Hail the Possessed,” has cemented its status as a cornerstone of early ’90s Swedish Death Metal and continues to captivate metal enthusiasts worldwide.

Originally emerging in 1991, HETSHEADS quickly distinguished themselves in the burgeoning Swedish death metal scene, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with cult acts such as GOD MACABRE, NIRVANA 2002, and UTUMNO. Though the band never recorded a full-length album and eventually shifted into more mainstream projects under the name BLACKSHINE, their 1991 demo and unreleased double EP, now compiled on “…We Hail the Possessed,” remain an essential document of the era.

The album’s journey has been as legendary as its music. Initially released by Repulse Records in 1994 and later licensed in Malaysia on cassette in 1995, the recordings have endured chaotic reissues, poor presentations, and long periods of scarcity. Today, under official license from Cherry Red, Xtreem Music has delivered the definitive edition — fully remastered on CD and 12” LP with original artwork, inserts, and silver printing, alongside strictly limited cassette and T-shirt editions.

“…We Hail the Possessed” showcases pure Swedish Death Metal at its finest, combining crushing riffs, feral vocals, and relentless aggression. Fans of ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, GOD MACABRE, NIRVANA 2002, and WOMBBATH will find a rare gem that captures the raw intensity of the genre’s early ’90s peak. Notably, HETSHEADS’ vocalist went on to record the first album by NECROPHOBIC, further cementing the band’s influence in extreme metal history.

This recognition as Band of the Month highlights the enduring power of HETSHEADS’ music and the passionate community that continues to celebrate it decades later. With over 322,000 votes, fans have propelled this cult classic back into the spotlight, ensuring its place in the annals of Swedish death metal legend.

HETSHEADS is:

Vocalist – Former NECROPHOBIC member

Additional members – (original line-up details preserved in reissue booklet)

“…We Hail the Possessed” is available now on CD, vinyl, cassette, and limited T-shirt editions.

Support and explore HETSHEADS here: http://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com