LIFELOVER - Konkurs · BLACK 2LP

3LP in triple gatefold sleeve (black vinyl) with printed inner sleeves and protection sleeve More about 'Die Berge' On the third regular PAYSAGE D'HIVER album "Die Berge" ('The Mountains'), mastermind Wintherr has perfectly captured the dark essence of his mountainous Swiss home beyond those pretty picture postcard landscapes. Ragged peaks that unfathomable tectonic forces have crushed upwards and out of the thin cold crust of this planet create a harsh and hostile environment for humans, which is reflected within the sound of raw black metal. Note for note, these grey giants of rock come awake to life in song. Majestic, powerful, dangerous, threatening, and yet also inherent of a fierce beauty, these massive tracks of epic length echo the huge proportions of their source of inspiration and amount to a playing time of more than 100 minutes. With each release, PAYSAGE D'HIVER narrate a new chapter of a continuing story about a mysterious protagonist called 'Der Wanderer'. "Die Berge" takes the wanderer into the 14th chapter, which might end up as his last. The main theme of "Die Berge" is death and this time the enigmatic wanderer's journey is comparable to that of a Zen monk who hikes to the peak of a mountain on feeling that his time has come. Founded in 1997 in the Swiss region of Bern, PAYSAGE D'HIVER remained a strictly underground phenomenon at first. Wintherr unleashed a steady stream of 10 full-length "demos" and 4 split-EPs that earned him an excellent reputation while a massive following grew by word of mouth. When the Swiss came "out of hiding" with "Im Wald" ("In the Forest") in 2020, their regular debut album even entered the German charts, which meant mainstream recognition despite standing firmly with both feet in the underground. With "Die Berge", PAYSAGE D'HIVER continue to expand the horizon of Nordic black metal without ever stepping away from their roots. Track listing Urgrund Verinnerlichung Transzendenz I Transzendenz II Transzendenz III Ausstieg Gipfel Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover, limited to 200 copies only, very heavy deluxe version, 3 bonus tracks · 180g heavy double vinyl for maximum quality and durability · playing at 45rpm for the perfect sound · heavy gatefold cover with reworked artwork and surprise inner side · download code · "I Love Vinyl" sticker · antistatic polylined inner sleeve · handnumbered limited editions Available colors: 100 x milky clear with dark green, bone and black splatters (SCR Mailorder) 200 x color in color bone / brown vinyl 200 x black More about 'Damage King' Finally on vinyl! Special vinyl mastering done by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony studios! 3 bonus tracks! Manufacturer: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbüren, Germany, Contact: supremechaos.com

Gatefold LP (clear vinyl) incl. padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve (500 copies available). More about 'Sjukdom' "Sjukdom" by Lifelover is a profound exploration into the depths of human despair, fused with avant-garde musical elements that challenge the norms of depressive black metal. The album oscillates between haunting melodies and jarring dissonance, creating an unsettling yet captivating soundscape. Each track serves as an emotional catharsis, drawing the listener into the raw and visceral experiences of existential turmoil. The lyrical content is as poignant as the music itself, delving into themes of sorrow and introspection. Lifelover's ability to merge melancholic poetry with their unique sonic palette is both a testament to their artistic vision and a reflection of the genre's evolving landscape. Recorded amidst the bleak landscapes of Sweden, "Sjukdom" encapsulates a sense of isolation that is both compelling and relentless. The album's production enhances its atmospheric qualities, allowing each instrument to breathe within the mix while maintaining an overall cohesion. This reissue on clear vinyl not only reaffirms its place in the pantheon of avant-garde black metal but also offers collectors a limited edition piece that captures the essence of Lifelover's haunting legacy. Track listing Svart Galla 02.Led By Misfortune Expandera Homicidal Tendencies Resignation Doften Av Tomhet Totus Anctus Horans Hora Bitterljuv Kakofoni Becksvart Frustration Nedvaknande Instrumental Asylum Utdrag Karma Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de

Gatefold LP (gold vinyl) with padded inner sleeves and protection sleeve (500 copies available). About the album THE VISION BLEAK return in grand style: The German duo's seventh full-length "Weird Tales" constitutes a monumental tribute to the eponymous American pulp magazine and other tales of mystery and dark imagination. The album consists of a single track that is divided into internal chapters, which are each inspired by weird tales, poems, and other literature of horror and the macabre. On "Weird Tales", THE VISION BLEAK are referring to eminent writers of the legendary magazine such as H. P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith, but also allude to authors that were never featured in the magazine, for example Edgar Allen Poe and Lafcadio Hearn, whose "Fantastics and Other Fancies" was very influential for this album. THE VISION BLEAK are pulling every register of their enormous musical prowess. The chapters range stylistically from flamboyant gothic rock via dark doom to harsh black and death metal parts – and about everything in between. All the thrilling elements that the following of the duo has come to expect and love is present on this record: the dramatic and theatrical, the harsh and heavy, the melancholic and eerie, and also catchy and symphonic moments. All of this is woven into a dense sonic tapestry, which is held together by a recurring ebb and flow that is reminiscent of classical composition. THE VISION BLEAK were born out of the friendship between guitarist, bass-player and harsh vocalist Markus Stock aka Ulf Theodor Schwadorf and drummer and singer Tobias Schönemann alias Allen B. Konstanz. After first experimenting with a more gothic rock formula, THE VISION BLEAK shaped up when the duo began to involve their mutual love for the horror genre. Already their debut album, "The Deathship Has a New Captain" (2004) became an instant success in both gothic and metal circles and is by now regarded as a classic. As the debut album's theme was based on classical horror movies, the Germans aptly dubbed their style: horror metal. With the following albums, THE VISION BLEAK cemented their reputation as purveyors of classy and quality music. Each full-length revolves around themes from the horror genre that can easily be deduced from their respective titles. "Carpathia" (2005) was followed by "The Wolves Go Hunt Their Prey (2007) and "Set Sail to Mystery (2010), "Witching Hour" (2013), and "The Unknown" (2016). THE VISION BLEAK, the masters of horror metal, are finally ready to gift the world their most ambitious song so far: "Weird Tales" is a beautiful and heartfelt homage to a poetic golden age of horror and mystery literature. Listen with care, but always be wary of the eldritch and forbidding sounds that lurk within this song! Track listing A1. Chapter I: Introduction A2. Chapter II: In Rue D'Auseil A3. Chapter III: In Gardens Red, Satanical A4. Chapter IV: Once I Was A Flower A5. Chapter V: The Premature Burial A6. Chapter VI: Mother Of Toads B1. Chapter VII: The Graveyard By Nyght In A Thunderstorm B2. Chapter VIII: The Undying One B3. Chapter IX: Evil Dreams Run Deep B4. Chapter X: The Witch With Eyes Of Amber B5. Chapter XI: Canticle B6. Chapter XII: To Drink From Lethe Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de