HYBORIAN - Volume II [BLACK LP]

Gatefold LP (opaque cream white vinyl) with 12-page booklet insert in ploylined inner sleeve and protection sleeve. 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

White vinyl. 1. Glimmers In The Underworld 2. Thunder (Perfect Mind) 3. Down In The Hollow 4. Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone 5. Scrying Orb 6. The Stygian Rose

Black vinyl. 1. Glimmers In The Underworld 2. Thunder (Perfect Mind) 3. Down In The Hollow 4. Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone 5. Scrying Orb 6. The Stygian Rose

Jewelcase CD. 1. Glimmers In The Underworld 2. Thunder (Perfect Mind) 3. Down In The Hollow 4. Heavy Is The Crown Of Bone 5. Scrying Orb 6. The Stygian Rose

Orange crush double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Tracklist: 01. Where The Light Fades 02. Mind Burns Alive 03. Signals 04. Endless Place 05. Daybreak 06. With Disease

Jewelcase CD. Tracklist: 01. Where The Light Fades 02. Mind Burns Alive 03. Signals 04. Endless Place 05. Daybreak 06. With Disease

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. 1. Il sole sorge sempre 2. Giustizia di strada - Lavora fino alla morte 3. La vipera 4. Vendetta (tema) 5. La bara resterà chiusa 6. Cocktail party 7. Il tesoro di Sardegna 8. Nell' ora blu 9. Il chiamante silenzioso 10. Tortura al telefono 11. Pomeriggio di novembre nel parco - Occhi che osservano 12. Il ritorno del chiamante silenzioso 13. Solo la morte ti ammanetta 14. Il gatto morto 15. Guidando veloce verso la campagna 16. L' omicidio 17. Resti umani 18. Sorge anche il sole 19. Ritorno all'oscurità

Turquoise double-vinyl. 1. Il sole sorge sempre 2. Giustizia di strada - Lavora fino alla morte 3. La vipera 4. Vendetta (tema) 5. La bara resterà chiusa 6. Cocktail party 7. Il tesoro di Sardegna 8. Nell' ora blu 9. Il chiamante silenzioso 10. Tortura al telefono 11. Pomeriggio di novembre nel parco - Occhi che osservano 12. Il ritorno del chiamante silenzioso 13. Solo la morte ti ammanetta 14. Il gatto morto 15. Guidando veloce verso la campagna 16. L' omicidio 17. Resti umani 18. Sorge anche il sole 19. Ritorno all'oscurità

1. Il sole sorge sempre 2. Giustizia di strada - Lavora fino alla morte 3. La vipera 4. Vendetta (tema) 5. La bara resterà chiusa 6. Cocktail party 7. Il tesoro di Sardegna 8. Nell' ora blu 9. Il chiamante silenzioso 10. Tortura al telefono 11. Pomeriggio di novembre nel parco - Occhi che osservano 12. Il ritorno del chiamante silenzioso 13. Solo la morte ti ammanetta 14. Il gatto morto 15. Guidando veloce verso la campagna 16. L' omicidio 17. Resti umani 18. Sorge anche il sole 19. Ritorno all'oscurità

2CD+DVD book edition (hardcover, 18x18cm, 36 pages) with liner notes by Mark Deeks, lyrics, additional photos, plus video and audio recordings of the full “Organic Doom Vol.1” concert with pipe organ (700 copies available). Arð are of Northumbria. With their eagerly awaited sophomore album "Untouched by Fire", the inventors of monastic doom present another stunning milestone on their fast rising trajectory. Both musically and lyrically, mastermind Mark Deeks has climbed to new heights. Arð continue on their mission to explore the culture, heritage, and identity of the Northern English lands of Northumbria. The debut album "Take Up My Bones", followed the legend and century-long wanderings of the relics of Lindisfarne saint, Cuthbert (634–687). The tale narrated on the new full-length shines a light on a very different kind of saint. It revolves around the warrior king Oswald (604–642), who forged Northumbria with fire and sword by uniting the kingdoms of Bernicia and Deira. Oswald was widely regarded as the most powerful Anglo-Saxon king by his contemporaries. On "Untouched by Fire", Arð trace his rise to power from his exile as a youth in Dal Riada due to a family feud, via his victorious battles to conquer the lands that his father Æthelfrith had claimed until his founding of Northumbria. Musically, Arð stay broadly true to their original doom course. The signature 'monkish' choirs also remain prominently present as is to be expected from a musician who works as a choir arranger and conductor among other occupations such as bestselling author, teaching the piano, and playing keyboards in leading UK black metal act WINTERFYLLETH. Yet Deeks has also added new elements for example well-placed sprinkles of prog throughout the album. The compositions on "Untouched by Fire" reflect the gained experience and confidence of their mastermind in the sonic mirror of a more focused songwriting and stronger dynamics. This evolution is aided by the powerful and organic production courtesy of Markus Stock (EMPYRIUM, THE VISION BLEAK) as Arð recorded the album at Klangschmiede Studio E. When Deeks started Arð in the year 2019, the composer did not dare to hope for what was to happen the coming years even in his wildest dreams. His demos soon gained him a label and the first print run of the debut album "Take Up My Bones" (2022) sold out before the album even hit the stores. Several print runs followed and limited editions went quickly as well. The first shows of the band for example at Prophecy Fest in Balve, Germany spread an excellent reputation of Arð as a live act by word of mouth like a wildfire. The band was not only featured in the global metal and music press, but also got interviewed for German state television, renowned UK newspaper The Guardian and mentioned by BBC as well as other British media outlets for their special Organic Doom Show for which Deeks had rearranged tracks from "Take Up My Bones" to be performed by band and a real organ in Huddersfield. The full concert is included in the limited artbook edition on CD and DVD. With the sophomore album "Untouched by Fire", Arð have raised their own bar by several notches. Perfectly arranged monastic doom songs with high dynamics and pristine songwriting have found their match in a massive production. Close your eyes and let the Northumbrians take their listeners to an age when Germanic warrior kings carved out new kingdoms with sword and fire – and a new god by their side from whom they demanded victory in battle! A bloody feast for the ravens, a golden treasure for the ears! Tracklist: 1. Cursed to Nothing but Patience 2. Name Bestowed 3. Hefenfelth 4. He Saw Nine Winters 5. Beset by Weapons 6. Casket of Dust Artbook only: Live Bonus Disc (Organic Doom) 1. Burden Foretold 2. Take Up My Bones 3. Raise then the Incorrupt Body 4. Boughs of Trees 5. Banner of The Saints 6. Only Three Shall Know DVD: 1, Burden Foretold 2, Take Up My Bones 3, Raise Then The Incorrupt Body 4, Boughs Of Trees 5, Banner Of The Saints 6, Only Three Shall Know