Recent developments in the death metal scene include Despised Icon's live performance in New York, Sallow Moth's full album release of 'Hydrophilous Brood' with an audio preview, and DEADLOCK unveiling a new lineup featuring former ANNISOKAY member Dave Grunewald alongside a music video for their track 'Persephone Is Dead'. Krallice also released a new album with an audio excerpt available, while Mortem announced their album 'Mørketid'.

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