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 With Embrace of Memory (originally released in 2005), Darkestrah reaffirmed their status as one of the most distinctive bands in the black metal scene integrating traditional melodies, instruments, and rhythms into an intense and atmospheric sound that reflects both their cultural roots and their continued evolution.

Founded in Kyrgyzstan and now based in Europe, the band has long stood apart for blending the raw power of black metal with the rich traditions of Central Asian music.
 
Now reissued as CD, LP and Cassette, with a remastered audio and an updated layout.
White 12" (140g) in a black poly-lined innerbag, printed innersleeve, full-color on 220g carton (coated paper), simple jacket, B/W printed on 350g carton, coated paper, all assembled in a plastic overbag.

 Reprint, 500x heavyweight galaxy (black/silver) 12" (180g) in a black poly-lined innersleeve, insert 2 page on 140g offset paper, gatefold jacket on 350g uncoated (matte) with UV parcial lacquer, all assembled in a PVC overbag.

From the frost-shrouded crypts of eternity emerges Black Funeral's unholy testament, "Vampyr Throne of the Beast" - a glacial monument to the undead sovereigns who rule from shadows beyond mortal comprehension. This arcane opus channels the primordial darkness of castle keeps and moonless nights, where ancient bloodlines converge in blasphemous ritual. Released originally in 1995, “Vampyr…” is the debut album that established Black Funeral as one of the foundational bands in the American black metal scene.
Each track unfolds like parchment scrolls inscribed with forbidden knowledge, weaving tremolo-picked melodies that slice through the veil between worlds. The album's frigid atmosphere conjures images of candlelit chambers where vampiric nobility hold court, their pale forms draped in medieval splendor as they preside over kingdoms of bone and shadow.
Raw, hypnotic passages cascade like winter winds through gothic spires, while ritualistic percussion echoes from stone halls where no mortal foot has tread for centuries. The production's deliberate coldness preserves the necromantic essence - each note crystallized in ice, each vocal incantation rising from depths where daylight dare not venture.
"Vampyr Throne of the Beast" stands as a grimoire of black metal orthodoxy, summoning the spectral majesty of Europe's darkest medieval legends. This is music for the witching hour, when the boundary between the living and the eternally damned grows thin, and ancient powers stir in their unhallowed thrones.

Re-issue with a complete updated layout and new mastering.

300x heavyweight bloodred 12" (180g) in a black poly-lined innersleeve, gatefold jacket, full-color printed on 350g carton, coated paper (semi-gloss), all assembled in a plastic overbag.

The year is 1997, the deviant trinity is made up of Equitant, Proscriptor and Shaftiel and therefore, the recording is called The Third Storm Of Cythrául. Osmose Productions is pleased to revive Absu's third, most blackened thrash record to date. Originally released in 1997, this repressing is exposed as the “2013 Alternate Stereo Mix Edition,” which was remixed by both Proscriptor and J.T. Longoria (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus, Etc.) to audibly translate the album's production as the band originally intended. Featuring the original cover artwork by Kris Verwimp and gatefold layout with liner notes, one shall lick the blade…whip with wrath…for swords and leather! (Full-color poster included).

500x ultra clear with sea blue marble shade swirl 12" (180g) in a black poly-lined innerbag, poster A2, full-color on 150g art paper, gatefold cover, full-color on 350g, all assembled in a PVC overbag.

Tara, as a dual-album set. Originally released in late May of 2001, it has been a highly celebrated recording and a loyal favorite amongst Absu's followers. Unlike the band's previous two releases, Tara is a concept album that principally deals with the harmony of strife, immortality, puissance and tyranny. It was immediately conceived after their 1998 release of In The Eyes Of Ioldánach when drummer/vocalist Proscriptor's frustration grew with the sinking intelligence in the extreme metal world – it was his calling to fully educate his audience. Therefore, the album features a lexicon (glossary) insert of pensive occult systems and mythological notations – to assist the listener with an enlightened, more comprehensive understanding. As always, Kris Verwimp infuses the gatefold with three sensational illustrations. (Full-color poster included).

Reprint, 500x clear black ice vinyl 2x12" (180g) in black poly-lined innerbags, printed insert on 220g, poster A2, full-color on 150g art paper, gatefold, full-color on 350g, all assembled in a PVC overbag.

Re-issue, 299x white 7" (42g) in a black paper bag, simple pocket, full-color on 350g, all assembled in a PVC overbag.

Ristampa 2019  su Osmose

Cult black metal from Sweden
Original Print by Necropolis Records



1. The Beast Of Fire 01:41
2. The Book Of Leviathan 02:34
3. Towards The Golden Dawn 01:51
4. The Sign Of The Evil Spirit 03:37
5. Lady Lilith 02:02
6. Black Blood 02:28
7. The Spirit Of Solitude 02:31
8. After My Prayers 04:42
9. The Goat Of Mendes 02:14
10. The Priest Of Satan 04:37
11. The Black Opal Eye 04:13
12. Whirlwinds Through The Land Of Ice 06:57
 

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Info : "Shadows of the Past" was recorded and mixed at Tico-Tico Studio, Kemi, in October '91. Engineered by Ahti Kortelainen. "Journey to Pohjola" recorded and mixed north from here in March '92. Additional 3 bonus tracks from the "Journey To Pohjola" promo-tape. Remastered at DMS.

All music and lyrics by the Northernmost Killers of the Dead !

On their demos and first full-length Shadows of the Past, the band played death metal. On their second full-length North from Here, the band added progressive elements to their sound. After that, the band made a complete switch from death metal to gothic metal starting their third full-length Amok.

Sentenced split up in 2005, after a farewell album titled The Funeral Album and an extensive farewell tour. On October 1st, 2005, at their last gig, in their hometown of Oulu, Taneli Jarva joined the band to sing a few songs from North from Here, Amok, and Love and Death.

Samael “Worship Him” was the very first release from Osmose Productions.
We are proud to get the permission from Century Media to issue this cult album again. Featuring the original cover artwork for a CD and VINYL version.

Samael “Blood Ritual” is the second album from Samael. 
Featuring the original cover artwork for a CD and VINYL version, and a complete new CD layout including for the first time the lyrics.
Remastered edition and specially for the vinyl one.