SOROR DOLOROSA - Mond · GOLD LP

LP (yellow, red, black marble vinyl) incl. printed inlay and protection sleeve (200 copies available). About the album "Boezem" ('Bosom'), the debut full-length of Dutch quintet VUUR & ZIJDE ("Fire & Silk") quite remarkably revolves around themes of conditional and unconditional love – and the difference between those, the liberation of intimacy, and motherhood. Obviously, this album politely abstains from going through the motions of tedious heavy metal clichés. Although the Dutch have deep roots in black metal and have been or still are members in such established bands as LASTER, NUSQUAMA, SILVER KNIFE, GREY AURA, WITTE WIEVEN, and TERZIJ DE HORDE, they have shifted stylistically away from their 2020 split-album with IMPAVIDA. Having grown from a trio to a 5-piece has brought a wider range of influences and ideas to the table. The changes are subtle but enough to locate a part of their sound in the evolving and exciting realms of post-black metal. The black side of the music is mainly expressed through whirling drum attacks and buzzing guitar riffs. Yet there is a second strong pillar on which "Boezem" rests, as bands that started out as post-punk acts and developed into more dreamy, meditative sounds such as COCTEAU TWINS and even DEAD CAN DANCE are also named as a source of inspiration. Synthesizer sounds and the beautiful voice of singer Famke naturally contribute to that side of VUUR & ZIJDE. The vocalist is also responsible for various lyrics penned in Frysk (Frisian). This language is still spoken in a few Dutch and German areas along the coast up to the Danish border. The other lyrics are written in Dutch. With "Boezem", VUUR & ZIJDE achieve a perfect balance between their contradictory poles. The aggressive side with elements of black metal that have been transformed into post-black metal contrasts with the light side of shoegaze, post-punk, and wave. Both are entwined in an endless dance that creates fascinating new music, which is at the same time beautiful and yet full of thorns – just like a black rose. Track listing A1. Onbemind A2. Zusterzon A3. Ús A4. Omheind A5. Kuier B6. II B7. Nest B8. Adem B9. Naakt Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de

LP (black vinyl) incl. printed inlay and protection sleeve. About the album LP (black vinyl) incl. printed inlay and protection sl"Boezem" ('Bosom'), the debut full-length of Dutch quintet VUUR & ZIJDE ("Fire & Silk") quite remarkably revolves around themes of conditional and unconditional love – and the difference between those, the liberation of intimacy, and motherhood. Obviously, this album politely abstains from going through the motions of tedious heavy metal clichés. Although the Dutch have deep roots in black metal and have been or still are members in such established bands as LASTER, NUSQUAMA, SILVER KNIFE, GREY AURA, WITTE WIEVEN, and TERZIJ DE HORDE, they have shifted stylistically away from their 2020 split-album with IMPAVIDA. Having grown from a trio to a 5-piece has brought a wider range of influences and ideas to the table. The changes are subtle but enough to locate a part of their sound in the evolving and exciting realms of post-black metal. The black side of the music is mainly expressed through whirling drum attacks and buzzing guitar riffs. Yet there is a second strong pillar on which "Boezem" rests, as bands that started out as post-punk acts and developed into more dreamy, meditative sounds such as COCTEAU TWINS and even DEAD CAN DANCE are also named as a source of inspiration. Synthesizer sounds and the beautiful voice of singer Famke naturally contribute to that side of VUUR & ZIJDE. The vocalist is also responsible for various lyrics penned in Frysk (Frisian). This language is still spoken in a few Dutch and German areas along the coast up to the Danish border. The other lyrics are written in Dutch. With "Boezem", VUUR & ZIJDE achieve a perfect balance between their contradictory poles. The aggressive side with elements of black metal that have been transformed into post-black metal contrasts with the light side of shoegaze, post-punk, and wave. Both are entwined in an endless dance that creates fascinating new music, which is at the same time beautiful and yet full of thorns – just like a black rose.eeve Track listing A1. Onbemind A2. Zusterzon A3. Ús A4. Omheind A5. Kuier B6. II B7. Nest B8. Adem B9. Naakt Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de

LP (gold vinyl) with insert, black inner sleeve and protection sleeve (300 copies available). More about 'Mond' Soror Dolorosa's fourth studio offering "Mond" (meaning "Moon" in German) invites listeners into a deep exploration of gothic rock and post-punk soundscapes reminiscent of the 1980s. The album revisits themes of dark romanticism and existential exploration with a modern twist. With influences from iconic bands like Sisters of Mercy and Fields of the Nephilim, "Mond" skillfully weaves together haunting melodies and driving rhythms that pull listeners into an entrancing dance under the moonlit sky. The production quality on "Mond" is elevated by James Kent, known for his work as Perturbator. Kent's touch brings a rich and powerful sonic depth to the album, while maintaining an ethereal coldness that complements Soror Dolorosa's brooding lyrical themes. The band's commitment to their literary inspirations is evident as they draw from the works of poets such as William Blake and Edgar Allan Poe. Each track is crafted with a sense of cathartic release and emotional resonance that speaks to the band's journey since their formation in Toulouse in 2001. Track listing A1. Tear It Up A2. You're Giving Me A3. Red Love A4. Souls Collide A5. Sugar Moon B1. Broken Love B2. Obsidian Museum B3. Hurlevent B4. But Today Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de