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Black LP with printed inner sleeve and protective cover. More about 'Ruby Red' Throughout history, women have often borne heavier burdens during times of need. On their tenth album, "Ruby Red," the San Francisco-based quartet Amber Asylum poignantly reflects on turbulent times. The four musicians blend instrumental passages with evocative lyrics, merging laments and introspective sorrow with powerful songwriting that evokes both despair and hope. The album oscillates between dark themes such as pain, loss, empowerment, and mortality. Amber Asylum creates intense soundscapes that are both primal and introspective. "Ruby Red" consists of classical strings, bass, drums, percussion, modular synthesizers, and female voices. Musically, Amber Asylum balances driving neoclassical elements against the raw power of pounding basses and drums, which generate a strong rhythmic impact that contrasts excellently with the more contemplative strings on "Ruby Red." Bass and drums create a constant pulse that forms the foundation of the songs and adds intensity and depth to the album's darker moments. Founded by composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Kris Force in San Francisco in 1990, Amber Asylum has continuously reinvented itself musically over the years. Track listing SECRETS RUBY RED DEMAGOGUE THE MORRIGAN AZURE WEAVER A CALL ON THE WIND Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve. About the album Canada's long-running and much loved craftsmen of technical death metal are returning with a 33-minute song. Entitled 'Pleiades' Dust' this complex, image evoking, and masterly arranged eponymous track fills an entire EP. Expect the unexpected when it comes to GORGUTS. In an age of a postulated clash of cultures, mastermind Luc Lemay delivers a piece of music that is conceptually and lyrically based on the "House of Wisdom", a medieval library based in Baghdad and at the heart of the Golden Age of Islam with its many scientific breakthroughs in various fields of learning. As Luc comments: "It is a story about curiosity, beautiful minds and sadly, about how man destroys great discoveries and achievements." Artwork by Zbigniew M. Bielak. For fans of: DEATH, CRYPTOPSY, NECROPHAGIST, SUFFOCATION, OBSCURA, ORIGIN. Track listing A1. Pleiades' Dust Part 1 B2. Pleiades' Dust Part 2 Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com

Gatefold LP (light turquoise/green vinyl) with padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve. About the album Everything flows, nothing ever stays the same. The same can be said about the third studio album of the fast-rising Dutch rock band DOOL. Aptly entitled "The Shape of Fluidity" there is not just musical innovation but the full-length revolves around themes of personal change, physical change, psychological change, and the ever-changing world around us. DOOL and particularly singer and guitarist Raven van Dorst ask questions: How does change affect us? How do we keep being ourselves in a world that is so incredibly demanding and aggressive towards the individual? We must be as fluid as water to navigate ourselves through this ocean of possibilities and uncertainties – and make peace with chaos and impermanence. Musically, DOOL continue on the path laid out on the two previous studio recordings of heartfelt rock music with added metal elements, while displaying a maturity and focus in songwriting that has grown out of experience. "The Shape of Fluidity" exhibits an eclectic yet seamless amalgamation of progressive and post-rock as well as doom and heavy metal in combination with an inherent catchiness and a dynamic backdrop. It is hardly surprising that the theme of the album that pitches the concept of identity against the backdrop of a world in constant flux connects the album's lyrics to the biography of lead vocalist Raven. Born intersex, doctors at the time assumed that they could surgically determine which kind of life the infant should lead and decided that the child should be a girl. This has led to a life full of soul searching, fighting taboos and breaking boundaries, until recently Raven decided to reclaim that which others have tried so hard to take away from them, and finally embrace their hermaphroditic nature. The band derived the name DOOL from the Dutch word for 'wandering'. When their debut album "Here Now, There Then" was released in 2017, it became an instant success. Their fresh and wild rock and metal sound received "Album of the Month" titles in the renowned German magazines Metal Hammer and Rock Hard as well as the "Best Debut Album 2017" award from the former, while Vice (US), Aardschok (NL), and De Volkskrant (NL) happily chimed in with heaping praise on the young Dutch band. With their sophomore full-length "Summerland" released in 2020, DOOL successfully exceeded the already sky-high expectations and scored even more "Album of the Month" awards in German Rock Hard (10/10) and Sonic Seducer magazines as well as #2 soundcheck positions in Metal.de, Metal Hammer (DE) and another #1 in the Polish edition – with a pile glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. With "The Shape of Fluidity", DOOL offer so much more than just damn cool music. These extra dimensions of depth and meaning are all part of their unique appeal and come out clearly on the new album. May all those who wander gather under the fluid flag of DOOL! Track listing A1. Venus In Flames A2. Self-Dissect A3. The Shape Of Fluidity A4. Currents A5. Evil In You B6. House Of A Thousand Dreams B7. Hermagorgon B8. Hymn For A Memory Lost B9. The Hand Of Creation Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. About the album "Colored Sands" by Gorguts is a monumental exploration into the realms of avant-garde death metal. The album presents an intricate blend of complex time signatures and dense atmospheric layers, signifying a new chapter in the band's illustrious career. Each track is meticulously crafted to challenge the boundaries of traditional metal structures while maintaining a profound sense of melody and rhythm. The thematic elements draw from historical Tibetan culture and conflict, providing a rich tapestry upon which the compositions unfold. Gorguts employs masterful production techniques to refine their sound further, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates with depth and sincerity. This album not only showcases technical prowess but also emphasizes emotional resonance and narrative complexity. Track listing LP 1: A1. Le Toit Du Monde A2. An Ocean Of Wisdom A3. Forgotten Arrows B4. Colored Sands B5. The Battle Of Chamdo LP 2: C6. Enemies Of Compassion C7. Ember's Voice D8. Absconders D9. Reduced To Silence Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com