QUEENSRYCHE - Empire · BLACK 2LP

Gaza 17:31 Sounds That Can't Be Made 7:16 Pour My Love 6:02 Power 6:07 Montréal 14:04 Invisible Ink 5:47 Lucky Man 6:58 The Sky Above The Rain 10:34 2012 Intact Records Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

CD in standard jewel case. Reissue, remastered edition. Background information about 'Wider Than The Sky' What happens when doom's most contemplative architects strip away the heaviness and let pure emotion breathe? 40 Watt Sun delivers the answer with "Wider Than The Sky", a breathtaking journey through acoustic landscapes that hit harder than any distorted riff ever could. Patrick Walker's voice carries the weight of a thousand storms while floating like morning mist over delicate guitar work that's nothing short of mesmerizing. This remastered reissue captures every whispered confession and gentle string vibration with stunning clarity. Tracks like "Beyond You" and "Pictures" showcase the band's ability to create crushing emotional impact through restraint rather than volume. The album flows like a river of melancholy, each song building on the last to create something truly transcendent. Recorded using 100% renewable energy at Giant Wafer Studios in Wales, this is conscious music-making at its finest. For fans of: Warning, Anathema, Katatonia, Chelsea Wolfe, Pallbearer Track listing Stages Beyond You Another Room Pictures Craven Road Marazion Manufacturer: Oy Svart Musik Ab, Saippua Center, Ruissalontie 12C, laituri O, 20200 Turku, Finland, Contact: www.svartrecords.com

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Background information about 'Absolute Elsewhere' Blood Incantation's 'Absolute Elsewhere' is a profound exploration into the realms of progressive soundscapes and extreme metal. This album marks a significant departure from conventional genre boundaries, melding the ethereal atmospheres reminiscent of 70's prog legends like Tangerine Dream with the raw, intense energy of death metal titans such as Morbid Angel. Across two vast compositions, the band crafts an immersive experience that challenges and captivates listeners, drawing them into a universe where music becomes a transformative journey. With contributions from artists like Thorsten Quaeschning of Tangerine Dream on 'The Stargate [Tablet II]', Blood Incantation continues to push the envelope, blending synth-driven narratives with heavy sonic tapestries. The album stands as a testament to their ability to innovate within the extreme music sphere, crafting a sound that is both timeless and groundbreaking. For fans and newcomers alike, 'Absolute Elsewhere' offers an opportunity to witness the evolution of a band unafraid to chart new territories. Track listing A1. The Stargate [Tablet I] A2. The Stargate [Tablet II] A3. The Stargate [Tablet III] B4. The Message [Tablet I] B5. The Message [Tablet II] B6. The Message [Tablet III] Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com

Digipak CD edition. Background information about 'Bronze' "Bronze" finds Crippled Black Phoenix delivering their most cohesive and emotionally charged statement yet. The album weaves together crushing doom passages with delicate atmospheric interludes, creating a sonic landscape that feels both apocalyptic and oddly comforting. From the opening assault of "Dead Imperial Bastard" to the haunting closer "We Are The Darkeners", the band showcases their ability to seamlessly blend heavy riffs with orchestral arrangements and ethereal vocals. The production allows every instrument to breathe while maintaining the crushing weight that has become their signature. What makes "Bronze" particularly compelling is how it balances accessibility with complexity. Tracks like "No Fun" and "Turn To Stone" offer immediate hooks without sacrificing the band's experimental edge, while epic compositions such as "Champions Of Disturbance (Pt 1 & 2)" showcase their ability to construct lengthy musical journeys that never feel indulgent. The album's emotional core revolves around themes of loss, redemption, and the search for meaning in chaos, delivered through Justin Greaves' distinctive vocal approach that ranges from whispered confessions to soaring proclamations. For fans of: Neurosis, Swans, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Cult of Luna Track listing Dead Imperial Bastard Deviant Burials No Fun Rotten Memories Champions Of Disturbance (Pt 1 & 2) Goodbye Then Turn To Stone Scared And Alone Winning A Losing Battle We Are The Darkeners Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com

2CD slipcase edition with deluxe Digipak featuring matt lamination and 20-page booklet for "Sceaduhelm". Second CD "Horrific Honorifics Number Two Point Five (2.5)" in carton sleeve with matt lamination. Includes 3 carton inserts with cut-out elements to create your own theater. All packed in special O-card that functions as the theater. Background information about 'Sceaduhelm + Horrific Honorifics Number Two Point Five (2.5)' Crippled Black Phoenix delivers their most introspective and haunting statement yet with "Sceaduhelm", a work that strips away all pretense to examine the raw nerve endings of human exhaustion. This isn't your typical concept album – it's a psychological excavation that unfolds like a fever dream, where Justin Greaves and his collaborators have crafted something that feels both deeply personal and universally unsettling. The album moves with deliberate restraint, favoring slow-burn tension over explosive catharsis, creating an atmosphere where every note carries the weight of accumulated fatigue. What makes "Sceaduhelm" truly compelling is how it resists easy comfort. Vocalists Belinda Kordic, Ryan Patterson, and Justin Storms each bring their own shade of melancholy to this emotional landscape, while the production by Greaves and Iver Sandøy maintains a deliberately raw edge that never lets you settle. This is music for the aftermath – when the shouting has stopped and all that remains is the quiet reckoning with what's been broken. The companion piece "Horrific Honorifics Number Two Point Five (2.5)" adds another layer to this meditation on consequence, featuring covers that feel like transmissions from the same wounded frequency. For fans of: Swans, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Codeine, Mark Lanegan Track listing CD 1 - Sceaduhelm: One Man Wall of Death Ravenettes Things Start Falling Apart No Epitaph / The Precipice The Void Hollows End Dropout Vampire Grave Colder and Colder Under the Eye Tired to the Bone Beautiful Destroyer CD 2 - Horrific Honorifics Number Two Point Five (2.5): Manhattan Skyline That's When I Reach for My Revolver Invisible People Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com

Mediabook CD edition with 24 pages and bonus track. Background information about 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State' Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, return with "Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State," set for release on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the tightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while subtly weaving a sense of hope into the listener’s heart. Since emerging in the early nineties, Katatonia has projected a beacon of light for the forgotten and the lonely ones, offering solace to those willing to lose themselves in the band’s immersive soundscapes. From their roots in death-doom metal to the post-metal entity they embody today, their art remains as haunting as ever. "Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State" marks the next step in Katatonia's evolution, building upon their previous album "Sky Void of Stars" (2023). Crystal-clear production highlights silence and intensity interplay while contrasting heavy riffs with delicate guitar harmonies. Tracks like "Thrice" and "Warden" pulse with dynamic energy. Atop hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements rests Jonas Renkse's unmistakable voice. A near-ceremonial piece like "Wind of No Change" merges electronic textures with enigmatic soundscapes, while "Temporal" balances fragility and strength—culminating in an emotionally charged chorus. The breathtaking "Efter Solen," featuring Swedish lyrics evokes echoes of Jonas Eika’s short story collection with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation. Track listing Thrice The Liquid Eye Wind of no Change Lilac Temporal Departure Trails Warden The Light Which I Bleed Efter Solen In the Event of A World Without Heroes (Kiss cover) Bonus Track Wind of no Change - Karin Park Remix Bonus Track Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com

Available on vinyl for the first time! Red, white and black marbled double vinyl with etching on D side in gatefold sleeve. Limited to 350 copies. Background information about 'The Acoustic Verses (Remaster 2021)' This remastered edition of Green Carnation's "The Acoustic Verses" marks a significant milestone - the album's very first vinyl pressing! Originally released as an intimate acoustic exploration, this collection showcases the Norwegian progressive rock masters stripping down their complex arrangements to reveal the raw emotional core of their songwriting. The remastering brings new life to tracks like "Sweet Leaf" and "The Burden is Mine... Alone", enhancing the delicate interplay between acoustic guitars and Kjetil Nordhus's haunting vocals that made this album such a beloved departure from their heavier work. What makes this release particularly special is how it captures Green Carnation at their most vulnerable and introspective. Songs like "Maybe?" and "Transparent Me" demonstrate the band's ability to create atmosphere and tension without relying on heavy distortion or complex time signatures. The inclusion of a live version of "Child's Play, part 3" adds an extra dimension, showing how these acoustic arrangements translate to the stage. This vinyl edition preserves every nuance of the original recordings while benefiting from modern remastering techniques that bring out details previously hidden in the mix. For fans of: Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Anathema and Opeth Track listing LP 1: A1. Sweet Leaf (remastered) A2. The Burden is Mine… Alone (remastered) A3. Maybe? (remastered) A4. Child`s Play, part 3 (remastered) B1. Alone (remastered) B2. 9-29-045 (remastered) LP 2: C1. Six Ribbons (remastered) C2. Transparent Me (remastered) C3. High Tide Waves (remastered) C4. Child`s Play, part 3 (live version) Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com