GREENLEAF - Secret Alphabets · DIGISLEEVE CD

Digisleeve CD. More about 'The Head & The Habit' 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! Track listing Breathe, Breathe Out Avalanche Different Horses A Wolf In My Mind That Obsidian Grin The Sirens Sound Oh Dandelion The Tricking Tree An Alabastrine Smile Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: merhq.net

Slipmat with 3 mm thickness, 300 mm diameter with our infamous "I Love Vinyl" print, looks like a vinyl. Second edition limited to 100 copies! Manufacturer: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbüren, Germany, Contact: supremechaos.com

Digisleeve CD. More about 'Agents Of Ahriman' Before they become a proper band, Greenleaf began as a loose collective of friends making 70s-inspired hard rock and proto-metal. Led by guitarist Tommi Holappa, co-founder of European desert rock originators Dozer, various configurations of Greenleaf included members of Lowrider, Truckfighters, Demon Cleaner, Dozer and more. And despite the rotating cast of players, they managed to release multiple albums of the highest caliber riff rock across the 14 years in their original unstructured form. Track listing Highway Officer Treehorn Alishan Mountain Black Tar The Lake Agents of Ahriman Ride Another Highway Sleep Paralysis Stray Bullit Woman Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: merhq.net

Digipak CD. About the album Illdisposed, a powerhouse in the realm of Death Metal, returns with their latest opus "In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust". This album sees the band exploring new depths of sonic brutality while maintaining the relentless aggression that has become their signature. Each track is meticulously crafted to deliver a pummeling auditory experience, combining ferocious riffs with guttural vocals that echo through the darkest reaches of metal. The album's production is top-notch, capturing the raw energy and intensity that Illdisposed is known for. Tracks like "Spitting Your Pain" and "I Suffer" (featuring Sandie The Lilith) showcase the band's ability to blend melody with sheer heaviness. The lyrical themes delve into introspective and existential territories, inviting listeners to confront their own inner turmoils within a world of chaos and decay. Track listing Spitting Your Pain I Walk Among The Living Lay Low The Ill-Disposed Flying Free Start Living Again For Us I Suffer And Of My Hate All Electric Pain Suffer Me Manufacturer: Massacre Records, Bachstr. 2, 74199 Untergruppenbach, Germany, Contact: massacre-records.com