CDs, DigiPaks, CD Box Sets

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RIVERS OF NIHIL - Rivers Of Nihil [DIGIPAK CD]

DigiPak CD. About the album Rivers of Nihil's self-titled album is a testament to the band's evolution over sixteen years and five albums. This progressive death metal opus delves into profound themes, balancing technical prowess with emotive storyt...

€13.90*

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NYTT LAND - Songs Of The Shaman [2CD ARTBOOK]

2CD Hardcover Book (18x18cm), 36 pages, includes 10 bonus tracks on CD2, additional artwork. About the album Nytt Land's 'Songs of the Shaman' is an evocative exploration of traditional Siberian shamanic music. This album immerses listeners in a rea...

€33.90*

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ANTROPOMORPHIA - Devoid Of Light [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD with 16-pages booklet. Limited to 500 copies. About the album AntropomorphiA returns with 'Devoid of Light,' a masterpiece of death metal, showcasing an evolution in their raw and aggressive sound. The album captures dark emotions across ...

€10.90*

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NYTT LAND - Songs Of The Shaman [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD with 12-pages booklet, Limited Edition About the album In a non-pop cultural, classic sense, the term 'shamanism' refers primarily to spiritual practices of indigenous Siberian peoples. Shamans interact with the spirit world through alter...

€9.90*

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BEHEMOTH - The Shit Of God [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD, Limited Edition. About the album Behemoth has always been at the forefront of pushing boundaries within the black metal genre, and their upcoming release, "The Shit Of God," is no exception. This album is a profound exploration into them...

€26.90*

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BEHEMOTH - The Shit Of God [CD]

Jewelcase CD. About the album Behemoth's latest offering, "The Shit of God," is an audacious plunge into the depths of black metal's ferocity. The album is a masterful blend of relentless rhythms and atmospheric melodies, pushing the boundaries of t...

€18.90*

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VADER - The Ultimate Incantation [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD, Limited Edition About the album Vader's monumental debut album, "The Ultimate Incantation," stands as a seminal release in the annals of death metal. Known for its relentless aggression and technical precision, the album captures the raw...

€14.90*

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HERTA - Crossing The Illusion [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD About the album "Crossing The Illusion" by Herta is a sonic exploration into the depths of metal's more introspective realms. The album weaves intricate melodies with powerful riffs, creating a tapestry of sound that captures the listener...

€16.90*

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NIGHTFALL - Children of Eve [DIGIPAK CD]

CD in Digipak, 20-page booklet, Limited Edition About the album Since their inception in 1991, NIGHTFALL have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The legendary Athenian death metal band sound as v...

€14.90*

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ELUVEITIE - Ànv [DIGIBOOK CD]

Digibook CD About the album Eluveitie's "Ànv" is a masterful exploration of melodic death metal infused with traditional folk elements. The band's signature use of ancient instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes, combined with fierce guitar...

€20.90*

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ELUVEITIE - Ànv [CD]

Jewelcase CD. About the album "Anv" is the latest offering from the Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie, known for their unique blend of heavy metal with traditional Celtic folk influences. This album promises a sonic journey where ancient tales and mod...

€18.90*

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CALIBAN - Back From Hell [DIGIPACK CD]

Limited digipak CD with branded air freshener, 16 pages booklet. About the album "Back From Hell" is a testament to Caliban's relentless pursuit of sonic domination. The album weaves intricate layers of aggressive riffs, thunderous drum patterns, an...

€17.90*

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CONAN - Monnos [CD]

Jewelcase CD. About the album "Monnos" by Conan is a relentless journey into the depths of Doom Metal. With thunderous riffs and a monolithic sonic presence, the album captures the essence of impending doom. Each track is a testament to the band's m...

€16.90*

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CONAN - Violence Dimension [CD]

Jewelcase CD. About the album "Violence Dimension" is an audacious sonic journey meticulously crafted by doom metal pioneers Conan. The album plunges the listener into a world of relentless riffs and uncompromising heaviness. Each track is a testame...

€16.90*

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SACRED STEEL - Ritual Supremacy [CD]

Standard CD packaging About the album The album "Ritual Supremacy" by Sacred Steel stands as a testament to their mastery of heavy metal, blending powerful riffs with thundering percussion to create an auditory onslaught. The band's relentless drive...

€16.90*

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COSMIC CATHEDRAL - Deep Water [DIGIPAK CD]

Limited 6 panel digipak with 16 pages booklet. About the album If you are a renowned progressive rock musician with dozens of albums to your name, how do you create something that stands apart from what fans typically expect? One approach is to coll...

€15.90*

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DESERTED FEAR - Veins Of Fire [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD with 16-pages booklet, sticker, limited edition of 1,000 copies, hand-numbered. About the album On "Veins of Fire", Deserted Fear have once again pushed the boundaries of their musical craft. The band remains true to its death metal roots...

€14.90*

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DESERTED FEAR - Veins Of Fire [CD]

Jewelcase CD About the album On "Veins of Fire", DESERTED FEAR have again driven their songwriting, sound, and musical prowess into new territories. While remaining true to their trademarks, riffing and melodies yet also the drumming have been given...

€11.90*

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KARG - Marodeur [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD, 20 pages booklet About the album "Marodeur" is Karg's latest offering, a tumultuous journey through the realms of Atmospheric Black Metal blended with the expansive soundscapes of Post Rock. From its inception, Karg has been a band that ...

€13.90*

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ELVENKING - Reader Of The Runes-Luna [CD BOXSET]

Limited CD Boxset with special items. About the album Elvenking's "Reader Of The Runes - Luna" is a masterful exploration into the realms of Heavy Metal, weaving intricate storytelling with powerful riffs and haunting melodies. The band's latest rel...

€66.90*

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IN THE WOODS - Otra [2CD HARDCOVER BOOK]

Hardcover book with 2 CDs, 18 x 18cm, 36 pages, includes exclusive bonus CD with 4 bonus songs and additional artwork, limited edition. About the album With their seventh studio album "Otra", Norwegian avant-garde metal stalwarts IN THE WOODS... pre...

€33.90*

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CABAL - Everything Rots [CD]

The album comes in a classic jewel case packaging with detailed artwork. About the album "Everything Rots" by Cabal is an immersive exploration into the realms of modern Deathcore, where the boundaries of sonic intensity are pushed to their limits. ...

€18.90*

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ELVENKING - Reader Of The Runes-Luna [DIGIPAK CD]

Presented in a sleek Digipak, this CD offers fans a high-quality physical edition of Elvenking's latest album. About the album "Reader Of The Runes - Luna" is a masterful blend of heavy metal and folk influences. Known for their ability to weave int...

€18.90*

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BLOOD ABSCISSION - I [DIGIPAK CD]

Digipak CD. About the album The searingly powerful and sweepingly addictive debut album from contemporary Black Metal band Blood Abscission arrived in August 2023 with an evocatively obscure cover image and track-titles in Roman numerals. It present...

€14.90*

CDs in the Supreme Chaos Records Shop

The CD as a physical medium has long since lost its importance, but in our genre it lives on, not least because of great packaging. The more artistic expression is additionally underlined and reinforced here by the haptic experience of a clamshell box, a particularly artistically presented DigiBook or a large box set.

Why the CD is a great medium

Compact Discs (CDs) revolutionized the music industry as the first widely accessible digital medium, combining durability, high sound quality, and portability into a single format.

Manufacturing

The production of a CD begins with mastering, in which the audio recordings are converted into digital data and prepared for production. This data is transferred to a glass master, which is coated with a thin layer of metal. The glass master serves as a template for the matrix, which in turn is used to manufacture the CDs. In an injection molding process, polycarbonate is pressed into the matrix, whereby the digital data is stored as microscopically small pits in the material. A reflective aluminum layer and a protective lacquer complete the CD before it is printed and packaged.

History

The CD was introduced in the 1980s by Philips and Sony as the first digital storage medium for music. It set new standards in sound quality and durability, which quickly made it the preferred medium for music lovers. Especially in the 1990s, with the boom of heavy metal and its sub-genres, the CD experienced its heyday. For many bands, it was an easily accessible and mass-produced format that allowed them to distribute their music worldwide while presenting visually appealing album layouts.

The CD in rock and heavy metal

Even today, the CD remains a valued medium in the heavy metal scene. It offers an affordable way to release music in physical form while maintaining digital sound quality. Bands use the format to offer their fans high-quality booklets and exclusive content, and for collectors, the CD remains an important part of their archives. At a time when vinyl and digital formats dominate, the CD endures as a practical alternative and remains a central element in metal’s DIY culture.