Limited Deluxe A/B split (red & golden) LP with bonus LP, CD, Artbook, and Art print.
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"Blood Dynasty" by Arch Enemy is a remarkable exploration of melodic death metal that showcases the band's unparalleled musical prowess and thematic depth. This album delves into profound themes of power, rebellion, and identity, all wrapped up in the intense energy that has become synonymous with Arch Enemy's sound. Each track is a visceral experience, blending aggressive riffs with melodic interludes that captivate the listener's attention from start to finish.
The album stands as a testament to Arch Enemy's continued evolution in the metal scene. With intricate guitar work and powerful vocal performances, "Blood Dynasty" offers both longtime fans and newcomers an invigorating listening journey. The deluxe edition further enhances this experience with additional content that provides deeper insight into the band's creative process.
Track listing
LP1
A 1 Dream Stealer
A 2 Illuminate the Path
A 3 March Of the Miscreants
A 4 A Million Suns
A 5 Don’t Look Down
B 1 Presage
B 2 Blood Dynasty
B 3 Paper Tiger
B 4 Vivre Libre
B 5 The Pendulum
B 6 Liars & Thieves
LP2
A 1 Break The Spell (bonus track)
A 2 Moths (bonus track)
B etching
CD
1 Dream Stealer
2 Illuminate the Path
3 March Of the Miscreants
4 A Million Suns
5 Don’t Look Down
6 Presage
7 Blood Dynasty
8 Paper Tiger
9 Vivre Libre
10 The Pendulum
11 Liars & Thieves
12 Break The Spell (bonus track)
13 Moths (bonus track)
Limited Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook including full album, instrumentals, Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound, and a 68-page booklet.
About the album
Dream Theater's "Parasomnia" is a masterful display of the band's progressive metal prowess, marking their sixteenth studio album and a significant return to form with the classic lineup that fans have long cherished. The album's inception is rooted in complex themes of consciousness and the surreal experiences within dreams, exploring these through an intricate tapestry of soundscapes and lyrical narratives.
From the evocative opening track "In The Arms Of Morpheus" to the climactic conclusion in "The Shadow Man Incident," each song is meticulously crafted with profound attention to detail. The production, helmed by John Petrucci and mixed by Andy Sneap, ensures that each instrument's clarity shines through, enhancing the immersive experience that Dream Theater albums are known for. The artwork by Hugh Syme complements this auditory journey, offering a visual representation of the album’s thematic core.
Track listing
CD1:
1. In The Arms Of Morpheus 00:05:22
2. Night Terror 00:09:55
3. A Broken Man 00:08:29
4. Dead Asleep 00:11:06
5. Midnight Messiah 00:07:58
6. Are We Dreaming? 00:01:28
7. Bend The Clock 00:07:24
8. The Shadow Man Incident 00:19:32
CD2: Instrumentals
1. In The Arms Of Morpheus 00:05:22
2. Night Terror 00:09:55
3. A Broken Man 00:08:29
4. Dead Asleep 00:11:06
5. Midnight Messiah 00:07:58
6. Are We Dreaming? 00:01:28
7. Bend The Clock 00:07:24
8. The Shadow Man Incident 00:19:32
Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound & High Resolution Stereo mixes of entire album with visuals
1. In The Arms Of Morpheus 00:05:22
2. Night Terror 00:09:55
3. A Broken Man 00:08:29
4. Dead Asleep 00:11:06
5. Midnight Messiah 00:07:58
6. Are We Dreaming? 00:01:28
7. Bend The Clock 00:07:24
8. The Shadow Man Incident 00:19:32
2CD Earbook.
Tracklist:
CD1 1. Long Black Waves 2. I See You Better In The Dark 3. My Hair Is On Fire (But I'll Take Your Hand) 4. Lovers Give A Kingdom To Each Other 5. Being With The Dead 6. Until Forever And Again 7. Notes From Underground 8. Between You, God, The Devil And The Dead
CD2 1. Album Commentary 2. Stockholm (Live) 3. Rubicon (Live) 4. Porcelain Skull (Live) 5. God Is Silent (Live) 6. Nocturne (Live) 7. Girl With The Raven Mask (Live)
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2CD Earbook
A deluxe hardcover artbook featuring 2 CDs with 23 tracks, a 60-page color booklet with lyrics and photos, including 'A Short History of Conspiracy Theories'.
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Dero Goi makes a resounding return with "1984," his debut solo album packed with synth hits. As the former frontman of OOMPH!, Dero Goi showcases a blend of retro synth sounds, EBM, and synth-wave with modern electronic elements. This album is a statement of his artistic direction, filled with dance-inducing tracks that will lodge themselves in listeners' minds. Dero Goi's unwavering dedication to being a nonconformist artist is evident as he tackles themes like his conversion to Christianity and libertarian views, sparking varied reactions and challenges in the music industry. The album serves as a testament to his ability to craft catchy melodies amidst a diverse range of influences.
Track listing
CD 1
01. The First Stone
02. Whistleblower
03. (What If God Was) One Of Us
04. Being Alive
05. Resurrected
06. Nah Nah Nah
07. The Great Reset
08. 322
09. Shitstorm
10. Clickbait
11. Saturday
12. A Long Way Out
13. It Is Finished
14. Game Boy
15. 1984
16. Under The Bridge
Limited Deluxe 3-CD & Blu-Ray Artbook.
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Blood Incantation's 'Absolute Elsewhere' is a profound exploration into the realms of progressive soundscapes and extreme metal. This album marks a significant departure from conventional genre boundaries, melding the ethereal atmospheres reminiscent of 70's prog legends like Tangerine Dream with the raw, intense energy of death metal titans such as Morbid Angel. Across two vast compositions, the band crafts an immersive experience that challenges and captivates listeners, drawing them into a universe where music becomes a transformative journey.
With contributions from artists like Thorsten Quaeschning of Tangerine Dream on 'The Stargate [Tablet II]', Blood Incantation continues to push the envelope, blending synth-driven narratives with heavy sonic tapestries. The album stands as a testament to their ability to innovate within the extreme music sphere, crafting a sound that is both timeless and groundbreaking. For fans and newcomers alike, 'Absolute Elsewhere' offers an opportunity to witness the evolution of a band unafraid to chart new territories.
Track listing
Limited Deluxe 3-CD & Blu-Ray Artbook.
CD 1: Absolute Elsewhere
1 The Stargate [Tablet I] 00:08:20
2 The Stargate [Tablet II] 00:05:08
3 The Stargate [Tablet III 00:06:51
4 The Message [Tablet I] 00:05:57
5 The Message [Tablet II] 00:05:59
6 The Message [Tablet III] 00:11:28
CD 2: All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1 Balance 00:20:49
2 Flight 00:20:37
3 Dawn 00:05:43
4 Rain 00:13:43
CD 3: Luminescent Bridge
1 Obliquity of the Ecliptic 00:08:55
2 Luminescent Bridge 00:09:39
Blu-ray
1 All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere 00:73:50
2 Absolute Elsewhere [dolby atmos / 5.1 mix] 00:43:43
Hardcover book (48 pages, approx. 18x18cm) with 2 CDs, original album (remastered 2024), and an 11-track bonus CD featuring remixes and rare B-sides, includes liner notes by Mark Wybrew (Electronic Cafe) & Jan Winterfeld (Pluswelt).
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With their second album released in 1999, "The Point at Which It Falls Apart," Mesh achieved a breakthrough—both critically and artistically as well as commercially. In its 25th anniversary year, Mesh is re-releasing this long out-of-print milestone in an exclusive artbook edition packed with bonus material. The British dark synthpop band was founded in 1991 when singer and guitarist Mark Hockings and keyboardist and singer Richard Silverthorn discovered musical commonalities at a concert that led to the formation of Mesh. This artistic partnership has since defined the legacy of Mesh. The creative synergy of Mesh has always stemmed from a strong complementary division of roles: Richard Silverthorn composes the music, while Mark Hockings writes stirring and profound lyrics that infuse emotional depth into the soundscapes.
Mesh's musical journey began with the release of the "Fragile" EP in 1994 and their debut album "In This Place Forever" in 1996. Their major release "Who Watches Over Me" in 2002 propelled Mesh back into the spotlight, marking another peak in their illustrious career. A wave of popularity across Europe, especially in Germany, elevated the British band on festival lineups. "Automation Baby" (2013) reached number 33 on the German album charts and dominated alternative charts across Europe. With "Looking Skyward" (2016), Mesh climbed even higher to reach number 12 on the German charts. Currently, Mark Hockings and Richard Silverthorn are working on the next Mesh studio album. To bridge the gap for their long-time but also newer fans, the duo is making their long-out-of-stock and highly sought-after second album "The Point at Which It Falls Apart" available again in a carefully remastered version.
Track listing
CD1
01 I Fall Over
02 Self Healing Lie
03 People Like Me (WIth This Gun)
04 Needle In A Bruise
05 These Empty Rooms
06 It Scares Me
07 The Damage You Do
08 Fallen
09 My Defender
10 Is Nothing Sacred
11 My Saddest Day
12 Not Prepared
CD2
01 People Like Me (With this Gun) (Alt.MESH.Mix)
02 It Scareas Me (Mesh Remix)
03 Not Prepared (Radio Version)
04 The Damage You Do (Perfect Porno Remix)
05 Safe WIth Me (Snare's Epic Edit)
06 People Like Me (With this Gun) (Extended Shotgun)
07 It Scares Me (Mesh Locarno Mix)
08 Not Prepared (Mesh Club Mix)
09 This Without You (Fallen Mix)
10 It Scares Me (Fearful)
11 Not Prepared (Blowhole Mix)
Track listing
Tapping The Vein (2024 remaster) (LP 1)
Body Parts
Skinned Alive
One Step over the Line
Deadline
Bullet in the Head
The Crippler
Wachturm
Tapping the Vein
Back to War
Hunting Season
Reincarnation
Tapping The Vein (Remix) (LP 2) previously unreleased
Body Parts
Skinned Alive
One Step over the Line
Deadline
Bullet in the Head
The Crippler
Wachturm
Tapping the Vein
Back to War
Hunting Season
Reincarnation
Live In Cologne 1992 (LP 3) previously unreleased
Sodomy & Lust
An Eye For An Eye
Agent Orange
Skinned Alive
Better Off Dead
Ausgebombt
One Step Over The Line
The Crippler
Bullet In The Head
Wachturm
Bombenhagel
Live In Düsseldorf 1992 (CD 1) previously unreleased
Sodomy & Lust
An Eye For An Eye
Skinned Alive
One Step Over The Line
Exhibition Bout
Ausgebombt
Remember The Fallen
The Saw Is The Law
Wachturm
Bombenhagel
Live In Toyko 1992 (CD 2) previously unreleased
Sodomy & Lust
An Eye For An Eye
One Step Over The Line
Deadline
Agent Orange
Skinned Alive
Shellfire Defense
The Crippler
Bullet In The Head
Wachturm
Body Parts
The Kids Wanna Rock
Body Parts (Alt. Remix Version)
Wachturm (Alt. Remix Version)
Reincarnation (Alt. Remix Version)
A5 CD leather book with embossed hot foil cover (200 copies available).
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APTORIAN DEMON hail from Trondheim, Norway. They were founded by vocalist, guitarist and sole member Storhetsvanviddets Mester, who has also been known as Ghâsh. APTORIAN DEMON embody black metal in its original bleak and raw form. Their mastermind is neither apologetic about this, nor about the hateful, misanthropic, and satanic content. This is what black metal is about. Storhetsvanviddets Mester is a lone wolf, who does not want to be associated with previous bands or the Nidrosian scene. APTORIAN DEMON have previously released the EP "Angst, jammer og fortvilelse" in 2005 and the debut album "Libertus" (2012), which gained the band a dedicated following in the underground. Naturally, there are no social media outlets. APTORIAN DEMON have deigned the time to be right for their sophomore full-length. Entitled "Liv tar slutt" ('Life Ends'), this album keeps every 'promise' of a strong black metal statement made by the previous releases and will delight dark souls with its cold, harsh, and razor-edged songs. This is Norwegian black metal! Take it or leave it!
Track listing
Tracklist:
1 Rashan'ais
2 Når livet tar slutt
3 Die Hexe von Buchenwald
4 Ildskjær
5 Sviking
6 Liv tar slutt, vokt di ega Grav
CD book edition (hardcover, 18x18cm, 60 pages) with lyrics, photos, extended images, and bonus track (600 copies available).
NACHTMYSTIUM are back! And after all that was said and done, mastermind Blake Judd is still standing. Not only that, but Judd has also clawed himself back from the abyss of a most extreme life imaginable to a much more quiet, observant, and matured artist and person. His return will not be met with universal applause – even from the black metal scene. For anybody following the tumultuous career of Blake Judd and his pioneering band that has pushed the borders of their genre into new territories, this comes hardly as a surprise. With their ninth studio album "Blight Privilege", NACHTMYSTIUM are once again presenting a masterpiece that can even compete with the trilogy of albums that many view as the peak of the earlier career of the American black metal (USBM) trailblazers: "Instinct: Decay" (2006), "Assassins: Black Meddle Pt. I" (2008), and "Addicts: Black Meddle Pt. II" (2010). Like an infernal sniper, every song on "Blight Privilege" hits straight on target. All the darkest elements, required and longed for, are there: harsh, rasping vocals, the fierce hum and whirr of guitars burning with an ice cold fire, moments of ecstatic and exalted beauty in hellish soundscapes. Yet there are also those fine details that the musically well-versed Judd has always cunningly hidden in the general sonic onslaught such as post-punk and wave elements, and now even a knife-tip of outlaw country. "Blight Privilege" connects NACHTMYSTIUM to its glory-days – not as a nostalgic reminiscence but as a forward-looking continuation and next evolutionary step. If anything, this ninth album is marked by a maturity derived from experience and learning. Judd's often diabolically catchy tunes are sharper than ever and have lost none of their bite. This might be due to the fact that it is the first album of the USBM spearheads which Judd composed in a fully sober state. With "Blight Privilege", NACHTMYSTIUM demand the throne of USBM back. This album clearly has the musical force and lyrical daring to do give credit to this claim. Love it or hate it, NACHTMYSTIUM have set a tall milestone with "Blight Privilege"!
Tracklist:
1. Survivors Remorse
2. Predator Phoenix
3. A Slow Decay
4. Conquistador
5. Blind Spot
6. The Arduous March
7. Blight Privilege
Bonus track (book edition only):
8. Banished
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CD book edition (hardcover, 18x18cm, 60 pages) with lyrics, photos, extended images, and bonus track (600 copies available)
2CD Deluxe Book Edition with 132-page Hardcover, 18x18 cm.
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From the heartlands of Hälsingland emerges the haunting legacy of Hultkläppen, one of Sweden’s most enigmatic and masterful fiddlers. Thomas von Wachenfeldt, a classically trained violinist, composer, and renowned traditional Swedish musician, has ventured into the depths of history to resurrect timeless tunes. “Den Vanfrejdade – Hultkläppens låtar och leverne” is a biographical journey spanning the life and legacy of Hultkläppen (1834-1898). Comprising every known tune attributed to the legendary infamous fiddler, this double-CD album is the culmination of twenty years of meticulous research by Wachenfeldt, who is also a PhD researcher and an Associate Professor at Dalarna University and Uppsala University.
The album is accompanied by a 132-page book, offering an in-depth exploration of Hultkläppen’s life and music. Each track pulses with the spirit of the Nordic wilderness, capturing the essence of traditional Swedish folk fiddle music. From the mournful strains of “När Hultkläppen spelade hustrun till graven” to the jubilant refrains of “Hultkläppens brännvinspolska”, Wachenfeldt’s masterful interpretations breathe life into melodies passed down through generations. The music, steeped in the lore and landscape of Hälsingland, offers a passage through time, evoking the same woodland magic that inspired Hultkläppen himself.
Track listing
1. När Hultkläppen spelade hustrun till graven
2. Hultkläppens brännvinspolska
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages) with bonus track.
It was well known in Nordic traditions that the voice holds magical power. With their debut album "At the Sound of the Heart", a collective of renowned musicians from the west coast of Norway explores and embodies these ancient ways. All band members brought a part of their own background to WHISPERING VOID: The distinctive voices of WARDRUNA vocalist Lindy-Fay Hella and her male counterpart Kristian "Gaahl" Espedal spellbind the listener with an enormous range of techniques and sounds. Guitarist Ronny Stavestrand and ENSLAVED drummer Iver Sandøy combine ambient, psychedelic prog, and rock with notes of dark folk and metal on "At the Sound of the Heart" into something essentially Nordic but extending beyond already explored dimensions. The creative spark that lit the fire of WHISPERING VOID burning came from a long time of creating new music by Ronny Stavestrand. The guitarist had shared many years in the legendary underground black metal act TRELLDOM with outstanding vocalist Kristian "Gaahl" Espedal, who rose to fame with GORGOROTH and has meanwhile also established GAAHLS WYRD as a channel for his creativity. Therefore, it was only natural that Stavestrand asked Espedal to contribute to WHISPERING VOID – to which the latter chose to agree. While exploring new musical territories together, the need for a female voice arose. Having been part of WARDRUNA in the early years, Espedal was quick to note that vocal powerhouse Lindy-Fay Hella with her characteristic voice and unique contributions, which she has also shared in her own projects, was the perfect match for WHISPERING VOID. Hella was duly invited and luckily heeded the call. The quartet was completed by Iver Sandøy on battery and bass, who had put his impeccable musical sensitivity and timing into the service of ENSLAVED some years back but already made himself a name with the progressive outfit EMMERHOFF & THE MELANCHOLY BABIES. The result of their collective musings and interchanges is a unique mixture of the various influences that the band members represent. There are elements of ambient, dark and Nordic folk, psychedelic prog, rock, and many more ingredients in the unique music created by WHISPERING VOID, which due to lack of an easy description needs to be experienced by each listener individually. There is magic woven into "At the Sound of the Heart"!
Tracklist:
1. Vinden vier
2. Vi finnes
3. Whispering Void
4. At The Sound of the Heart
5. Lauvvind
6. We Are Here
7. Flower
Artbook:
1. Vinden Vier
2. Vi Finnes
3. Whispering Void
4. At The Sound Of The Heart
5. The Vines (Bonus Track)
6. Lauvvind
7. We Are Here
8. Flower
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CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages) with bonus track
Earbook, limited to 800 copies.
Tracklist: 1. God Prays to Man 2. 1st, 2nd & 3rd 3. The Ghost 4. Speed of Darkness 5. Head Over Heels 6. Live by Fire 7. Crazy Wings 8. Keep That MF Down 9. Strange Terrain 10. In My Hands 11. Everything Is Gone Now 12. Automatic Survival 13. Waiting Is the Way 14. I’m Still Here
About the album
Earbook, limited to 800 copies
2CD hardcover artbook (18x18 cm, 36 pages) with 6-track bonus CD “Aurora” and enhanced artwork (700 copies available).
Creatures of the night probably miss the 80s of the last century badly. Post-punk and New Wave reached glorious heights and their epic explorations of mixing hard guitars and driving electronics dominated alternative dance floors. Names like SISTERS OF MERCY, FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM, DEPECHE MODE, JOY DIVISION, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX and others still have a magic ring to them. Luckily, all that subtle eroticism, the electric excitement, and dark musical pleasure is not gone for good: SOROR DOLOROSA come flying to the rescue on black wings. Their fourth album "Mond" (German for "Moon") has musical fangs that draw delicious sonic blood on the first listening experience. The classic dark post-punk and wave elements are all there, and so is the overwhelming enticement to let your feet move in an ecstatic dance under the eponymous moon. Yet SOROR DOLOROSA are no peddlers of stale snake oil nostalgia. The French band has updated the classic feel with a massive sound fitting for the new millennium. Mix and mastering of "Mond" have been successfully entrusted to PERTURBATOR mastermind James Kent, who has polished this epic album with a lush vibrant power and ethereal coldness. Lyrically, SOROR DOLOROSA remain firmly on the path they have wandered from the start, when the band was originally founded in Toulouse in 2001 and finally emerged with the "Severance" EP in 2009. Their inspiration has again come in part from poets and writers such as William Blake and Edgar Alan Poe. The romantic and cathartic emotional landscapes are still at the heart of the band. With "Mond", SOROR DOLOROSA are reaching far out of the solar sphere and into deep outer space where the musical past and future become entwined to create an exciting new chapter in the band's evolution.
Tracklist:
1. Tear It Up
2. You're Giving Me
3. Red Love
4. Souls Collide
5. Sugar Moon
6. Broken Love
7. Obsidian Museum
8. Hurlevent
9. But Today
Bonus CD (Artbook only):
1. A Dead Yesterday (re-recorded)
2. Autumn Wounds (re-recorded)
3. Silver Square (re-recorded)
4. Beau Suicide (re-recorded)
5. Trembling Androgyneous (re-recorded)
6. Everyway (re-recorded)
About the album
2CD hardcover artbook (18x18 cm, 36 pages) with 6-track bonus CD “Aurora” and enhanced artwork (700 copies available)
2CD Hardbook.
Hardbook/ Mediabook with 20 pages booklet + 2nd CD with 3 bonus tracks and limited to 500 copies only - NO REPRESS!
CD 2:
1. Asbest (Piano Version)
2. Dysthymian Dreams (Synthwave Version)
3. Daffodils (Acoustic Version)
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
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2CD Hardbook
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages) with extended artwork.
TRELLDOM are the brainchild of Kristian Eivind Espedal, who is better known under his artist's name Gaahl. The Norwegian became one of the leading figures of the Nordic black metal scene after joining the notorious Bergen outfit GORGOROTH in 1998. For many years, the vocalist was pigeonholed for his extreme vocals and attracted many, often dark rumours about his person. If any notion is true about Espedal, it is to always expect the unexpected. TRELLDOM have already written black metal history. The band founded by Gaahl in Sunnfjord, Vestland in 1992 released their debut album "Til evighet..." (1995) to great acclaim in underground black metal circles. Having changed the line-up to include guitarist Valgard and Stian "Sir" Kårstad on bass, TRELLDOM unleashed their sophomore full-length "Til et annet..." (1999) to already much attention of mainstream metal media. This album was produced by the legendary sound engineer Pytten at Grieghallen Studios in Bergen. Pytten also recorded the third milestone "Til minne..." (2007), which became highly regarded both by critics and fans. One of the key aspects of TRELLDOM's first trilogy has always been that in his own band Gaahl was free of the strict limitations under which GORGOROTH operated, and therefore able to explore his voice at will. With "...by the shadows..." the Norwegian artist breaks free from another mould. Returning after many years of dormancy, in which the musicians involved went on to work with several other projects, there is both continuity and change. The crucial collaboration with Stian Kårstad remains at the musical heart of the band. The by far the largest part of all songs on "...by the shadows..." has been created by Sir, who has also taken over all guitar duties. Yet Espedal has changed other aspects of TRELLDOM, which created fascinating effects. Now the renowned percussionist Kenneth Kapstad sits on the drum-stool,who was formerly of MOTORPSYCHO and is also driving the beats in SPIDERGAWD, MØSTER!, and THORNS. Kapstad also brought the internationally acclaimed jazz musician and saxophone player Kjetil Møster (MØSTER!, RÖYKSOPP, THE END) into the fold. The inclusion of Møster's unorthodox saxophone sounds can already be taken as an indication that TRELLDOM are no longer shackled by the narrowest definition of black metal. The music on "...by the shadows..." does remain dark and fierce. It is also clearly still growing out of its roots in the black past. Yet Espedal has willed his band into becoming a far more layered beast and set it free to roam in an avant-garde dimension – with the dissonant sound at times even turning towards the experimental. TRELLDOM have awakened from their slumber and "...by the shadows..." is a spirited manifesto for artistic freedom as well as a grand declaration of war against nostalgic stagnation. This album poses a challenge that states: love it or leave it!
Tracklist:
1. the voice of what whispers
2. exit existence
3. return the distance
4. between the world
5. i drink out of my head
6. hiding invisble
7. by the shadow
About the album
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages) with extended artwork
CD hardcover book (18x18cm, 36-pages) incl. liner notes, lyrics and expanded artwork.
ELEPHANT TREE present a remarkable Anniversary Edition of their acclaimed first album "Theia" (2015). While the music of this milestone remains untouched, its artwork has been given a refreshing inversion, and a wealth of rare photos, liner notes and lyrics have been added to provide a thorough look at the band's first decade since the original release. The seed for ELEPHANT TREE was planted in a rehearsal space somewhere in the smelly back alleys of England's sleepless capital of London in 2013. There, the first notes of what would become the song 'Attack of the Altaica' sprang from the bass of Jack Townley and Sam Hart's drums. Thus, it is fitting that this earliest demo became the opening track of the band's new rarities collection "Handful of Ten". The infectious blend of warm, syrupy fuzz and soaring vocal harmonies on the "Attack of the Altaica" demo soon led to contract and the debut full-length "Theia" was released in September 2014. Although the album received an excellent reception by critics and fans alike, the hardworking Englishmen did not rest on their laurels. In 2015 they followed up with the self-titled sophomore full-length "Elephant Tree". The next album took longer: ELEPHANT TREE's decision to try a label closer to home ultimately did not work out as the new label ran into trouble, which left the band's third and latest album "Habits" (2020) without the ongoing support it deserved. Looking back at ten most exciting years, ELEPHANT TREE celebrate this occasion with reissues of "Habits" and "Theia" as well as great tunes pulled from their archive alongside the brash and blistering new tracks under the title "Handful of Ten".
About the album
CD hardcover book (18x18cm, 36-pages) incl. liner notes, lyrics and expanded artwork
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages), incl. lyrics and extended artwork (400 copies available).
"Boezem" ('Bosom'), the debut full-length of Dutch quintet VUUR & ZIJDE ("Fire & Silk") quite remarkably revolves around themes of conditional and unconditional love – and the difference between those, the liberation of intimacy, and motherhood. Obviously, this album politely abstains from going through the motions of tedious heavy metal clichés. Although the Dutch have deep roots in black metal and have been or still are members in such established bands as LASTER, NUSQUAMA, SILVER KNIFE, GREY AURA, WITTE WIEVEN, and TERZIJ DE HORDE, they have shifted stylistically away from their 2020 split-album with IMPAVIDA. Having grown from a trio to a 5-piece has brought a wider range of influences and ideas to the table. The changes are subtle but enough to locate a part of their sound in the evolving and exciting realms of post-black metal. The black side of the music is mainly expressed through whirling drum attacks and buzzing guitar riffs. Yet there is a second strong pillar on which "Boezem" rests, as bands that started out as post-punk acts and developed into more dreamy, meditative sounds such as COCTEAU TWINS and even DEAD CAN DANCE are also named as a source of inspiration. Synthesizer sounds and the beautiful voice of singer Famke naturally contribute to that side of VUUR & ZIJDE. The vocalist is also responsible for various lyrics penned in Frysk (Frisian). This language is still spoken in a few Dutch and German areas along the coast up to the Danish border. The other lyrics are written in Dutch. With "Boezem", VUUR & ZIJDE achieve a perfect balance between their contradictory poles. The aggressive side with elements of black metal that have been transformed into post-black metal contrasts with the light side of shoegaze, post-punk, and wave. Both are entwined in an endless dance that creates fascinating new music, which is at the same time beautiful and yet full of thorns – just like a black rose.
Tracklist:
1. Onbemind
2. Zusterzon
3. Ús
4. Omheind
5. Kuier
6. II
7. Nest
8. Adem
9. Naakt
About the album
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages), incl. lyrics and extended artwork (400 copies available)
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages), 2 bonus tracks, incl. recitations by Scott Conner and additional photos (500 copies available).
Some guys have all the luck. XASTHUR founder Scott Conner sure ain't one of them. The always open wound of his life suppurates in a constant flow of sonic blood into and out of his latest album "Disharmonic Variations". The thirteen bitter, painful, dirt-stained, and sometimes even hopeful tracks sure ain't pretty "Goldberg Variations" either. Rather the title "Disharmonic Variations" serves as both the program and the message. Music is not just what Scott does. He does not lead a picture book life. There is only music. Scott does not write and record just 8 songs a year. He makes music 24/7 on his own time and in his own way. Scott does it analogue, in the hard old-fashioned way, with his gear and instruments piled up in the room where he stays at the time. In this musical flow of consciousness, this diary of an artist, all considerations of style are a luxury that Scott does not have. His current form of expression on "Disharmonic Variations" tends towards the acidic taste of American dark folk with one detour into ambient sound. There is no guarantee for the direction that XASTHUR will take next. Whatever happens depends on what Scott feels. XASTHUR were originally conceived by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Scott Conner in the year 1995. Although started in the sunny state of California, USA, the project started out in the vein of bleak black metal of the Nordic second wave. In 2010, Scott announced the end of XASTHUR and returned with an acoustic dark folk project under the banner of NOCTURNAL POISONING. In 2015, the American artist circled back to the name XASTHUR, but insisted that his black metal days were over. On the previous release "Inevitably Dark" (2023), XASTHUR have partly lifted the self-imposed ban on black metal, simply because Conner felt like it and therefore did it. With "Disharmonic Variations", XASTHUR deliver their next 'take it or leave it' recording. To Scott Conner it does not matter what other people think about his music. Curse him, praise him – he still only does what he wills and that remains his true artistic achievement.
Tracklist:
01. Beginning of a new end
02. Mirrors made of misery
03. Haunted by the living
04. Selling yourself to die
05. Who will smash the mirror of lies
06. Psychedelic darkness in reality
07. Messenger of your reflection
08. Your existence is not enough
09. Other blind believers
10. As you point into guilty mirrors
11. Fairytale ideologies
12. Sheep in wolves clothing
13. Counterfeit pennies
Bonus tracks (artbook only)
14. Trapped in purgatory
15. Dangerously poor
About the album
CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 36 pages), 2 bonus tracks, incl. recitations by Scott Conner and additional photos (500 copies available)
A5 CD leather book with embossed hot foil cover, 12page booklet, wall flag, patch, (100 copies available).
LIMBONIC ART are back! Their ninth full-length "Opus Daemoniacal" is black as a raven, fierce as a wolf, majestic as an eagle, and mighty as the legendary Norwegian black metal pioneers that mastermind, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Vidar "Daemon" Jensen founded in 1993 have always been. "Opus Daemoniacal" continues along the more straightforward black metal path that the Norwegian has chosen for his last releases yet this album also deliberately harks back to the dense atmospheric and cinematic feel of LIMBONIC ART's groundbreaking early works. After having turned into a duo, the debut album "Moon in the Scorpio" was released in 1996 via Nocturnal Art Productions – the label of EMPEROR guitarist Samoth aka Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen. Their at the time quite unique combination of harsh Nordic black metal with cinematic elements inspired by romantic and classic orchestral music proved extremely influential in the following years. With their sophomore full-length "In Abhorrence Dementia" (1997) and the third album "Epitome of Illusions" (1998) LIMBONIC ART gradually reduced the symphonic elements of their sound. In February 2003, the duo broke up, but Daemon reformed the band in 2006. He continued to release the LIMBONIC ART albums "Phantasmagoria" (2010) and "Spectre Abysm" (2017). "Opus Daemoniacal" connects the present to the early sound of the Norwegian cult act, which is bound to appeal to friends of their first albums as well as to a new generation of classic Norse black metal connoisseurs.
Tracklist:
1. Ad Astra Et Abyssos
2. Deify Thy Master
3. Consigned To The Flames
4. Vir Triumphalis
5. I Am Your Demon
6. The Wrath Of Storms
7. Ars Diavoli
About the album
A5 CD leather book with embossed hot foil cover, 12page booklet, wall flag, patch, (100 copies available)
Hardcover book CD (18x18 cm, 48 pages) incl. additional artwork.
With their ninth full-length "The Head & The Habit", Swedish heavy rockers GREENLEAF have reached the pinnacle of a long evolution. The musical handwriting and well-honed mastery of guitarist Tommi Holappa, who has been a pioneer and pillar of the European stoner rock scene for more than 25 years, shines clearly through. This is perfectly complemented by the soulfulness, intuitive sense of melody, and depth of character that the vocals of classically-trained singer Arvid Hällagård bring to the sound of GREENLEAF. Apart from world-class vocal lines and massive riffs with electric fuzz-power, GREENLEAF have put extra thought into the themes of "The Head & The Habit", which lift its lyrics far above much of the often cliché-ridden genre. As the album title implies, the new songs resemble symbolic short stories that revolve around emotional struggles and even mental illness. Written by the vocalist, the lyrics reflect real life experience as Hällagård works with people who suffer from problems with drug abuse and psychological health. Heavy rock afficionados GREENLEAF were initially formed as an informal project by friends that were already playing in other bands including such notable names as DOZER, LOWRIDER, and DEMON CLEANER. The Swedes simply wanted an outlet for their mutual love of '70s-era hard rock and proto-metal while being free from the expectations and pressures of their main bands. Despite intentions to keep GREENLEAF purely for pleasure, the undiluted joy of creating catchy songs led to everyone demanding for that material to be recorded. This eventually resulted in the release of a self-titled debut EP in 2000, which was quickly followed by first full-length "Revolution Rock" only a year later. Having turned from an on and off fling to a full-time love affair, the years of rotating line-ups ended and GREENLEAF's newfound focus and stability was crowned by their fifth album "Trails & Passes" (2014), which featured new permanent vocalist Arvid Hällagård. This milestone also marked the beginning of a new phase of the band. With "The Head & The Habit", GREENLEAF combine an awareness of past triumphs with mature craftsmanship, showcasing their confidence in how to rock stronger, harder, and more to the point than ever before. The Swedes melt thunderous riff-magic, enrapturing and soul-heavy vocals, frenetic rhythms and driving attacks into a ear-catching, sparkling alloy of hard rocking anthems!
Tracklist:
1. Breathe, Breathe Out
2. Avalanche
3. Different Horses
4. A Wolf In My Mind
5. That Obsidian Grin
6. The Sirens Sound
7. Oh Dandelion
8. The Tricking Tree
9. An Alabastrine Smile
About the album
Hardcover book CD (18x18 cm, 48 pages) incl. additional artwork
2CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 48 pages) with lyrics and enhanced artwork + bonus CD with 4 additional tracks.
CAMERATA MEDIOLANENSE are one of these extremely rare musical gems that are hard to categorise. The Italians defy all expectations and transcend the usual conventions about formats, style, and how to generally compose and perform music. With the sixth studio album "Atalanta Fugiens" ("Atalanta Fleeing"), CAMERATA MEDIOLANENSE return to what might be dubbed their 'classic style', which means a strong set of percussion from the rhythm section with light touches of the keyboards achieving a perfect balance with the soaring melodies performed by all vocalists consisting of the wonderful sopranos Carmen, Chiara, and Desirée in the lead as well as harmonious choirs. The Italian ensemble's often rather martial rhythms are accompanied by high-impact melodies built on ancient scales. Two harpsichords, bass viola, and the recurring presence of disturbing sounds, the unconventional manipulation of reverb and delay as well as the use of noise, all aim to create a sound that touches both the heavenly and the infernal. It goes without saying that such carefully crafted music with a strong vocal focus is perfectly reflected in fascinating and well-researched lyrics. The album title "Atalanta Fugiens" refers to an eponymous volume that was released at the beginning of the early modern period in 1617. Written by the German physician and alchemist Michael Maier, this emblem book contains 50 discourses with illustrations by Matthias Merian, each of which is accompanied by an epigrammatic verse, prose, and a musical fugue. After studying the enigmatic book for more than ten years, CAMERATA MEDIOLANENSE composed entirely new music for a selection of emblems starting with the first and ending with the last. CAMERATA MEDIOLANENSE were established in Milan, Italy in 1994 as an ensemble, which also gave the band their name as it literally means a 'group of chamber musicians from Milan' – using the ancient Latin name of the city. As a primus inter pares, classically educated composer Elena Previdi has always written most of the music. She is also a much sought after harpsichord player who regularly performs in the famous Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Not all members of the ensemble come from a classical background. Mostly post-punk, wave, and even traditional music have also played an important part in the band's musical DNA. Over the last three decades, CAMERATA MEDIOLANENSE have built an impressive reputation for highly original albums and outstanding concerts that attract connoisseurs and music lovers from widely different scenes. Often viewed as an amalgamation of neo classic and dark wave, the Italians span a much wider range of styles and forms of expression. With "Atalanta Fugiens", CAMERATA MEDIOLANENSE carry the immense weight and strength of 30 years of creating a unique musical experience way up high to a new shining pinnacle.
Tracklist:
01. Embryo Ventosa
02. Rosetum
03. Rupe Cava
04. Corallus
05. Hermaphroditus
06. Victor Quadrupedum
07. Mercurius
08. Arpie
09. Draco
10. Alta Venenoso
Bonus tracks (artbook only)
01. Follia Del Mondo
02. Hic Leo
03. Ripresa Hermaphroditus
04. Alta Venenoso II
About the album
2CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 48 pages) with lyrics and enhanced artwork + bonus CD with 4 additional tracks
CD + DVD Hardcover artbook with lyrics, detailed liner notes and enhanced artwork + detailed interview with Frau Percht on DVD (18x18 cm, 72 pages).
With PERCHTA's sophomore full-length entitled "D'Muata", which translates from her Alpine Austrian dialect to English as "The Mother", mastermind and vocalist Frau Percht and her band have created a feminist manifesto within a folklore influenced black metal context. Femininity in all its facets is a rather niche topic in this genre although it is an inseparable part of everything human and the natural world around us. Taking their name from an alleged pagan goddess, PERCHTA were conceived in Tyrol, Austria in 2017 with an aim to preserve and rejuvenate regional traditions. Three years later, PERCHTA released their debut album "Ufång" (2020), which established the band's reputation as a highly individualistic and unique act. All lyrics of the entire album are intoned in the Tyrolean vernacular. The words are shrouded in a tempest of tremolo guitars and ritualistic folk with bone-piercing extreme vocals on top. Once touring activities resumed after the global break, PERCHTA also began to earn attention for their outstanding live performances, which strengthened the bonds within the band. Now the black witch of the Tyrolean mountains and her pack return with a magical new album that PERCHTA will also bring to the stage!
Tracklist:
1. Vom Verlånga
2. Ois wås ma san
3. Heiliges Bluat
4. Hebamm
5. D'Muata
6. Wehenkanon
7. Ausbruch
8. Långtuttin & Stampa
9. Mei Dianä Mei Bua
About the album
CD + DVD Hardcover artbook with lyrics, detailed liner notes and enhanced artwork + detailed interview with Frau Percht on DVD (18x18 cm, 72 pages)
€32.90*
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