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One of the most underrated pearls from the Swiss underground scene, Sadness. Formed in 1989 and released two demos and three full lengths from 1991 to 1998. Inspired by the occult Hellhammer and early Celtic Frost and other first waves black metal bands. On the other hand heavily rooted in doom / death metal, and later on heavily influenced by gothic metal. Debut album Ames de Marbre is the perfect blend of doom, death, black and gothic metal. This re-issue has a total new designed artwork and insert and demo Oedipus (1992) as bonus.

One of the most underrated pearls from the Swiss underground scene, Sadness. Formed in 1989 and released two demos and three full lengths from 1991 to 1998. Inspired by the occult Hellhammer and early Celtic Frost and other first waves black metal bands. On the other hand heavily rooted in doom / death metal, and later on heavily influenced by gothic metal. Debut album Ames de Marbre is the perfect blend of doom, death, black and gothic metal. This re-issue has a total new designed artwork and insert and demo Oedipus (1992) as bonus.

Always treading further towards the abyss, SANCTVS returns with 6 hymns of devotion and transformation.
Staring at the face of Death, “De l'Abîme au Plérôme” is an elegy to our own mortality, a dirge to the passing of time and the changes it inevitably brings.
Vanity of vanities, all is vanity…

Here is presented for the first time a proper repress of Östenbräun, a real masterpiece from 1989.
Les Joyaux De La Princesse (English: “The Jewels of the Princess”) is a French one-man industrial/ambient/neo-classical project active since 1986. The music on his releases varies from heavy industrial noise to melancholic music for organ and piano mixed with historical French speeches. Each record is a sort of small audio document focusing on a single historical event, cultural moment or important personage, usually from France in the 1930s and 1940s.

The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with special GOLD FLOOD, GOLD PANTONE and UV SPOT.
Includes a professionally printed thick INSERT with GOLD PANTONE and UV SPOT.

Here is presented for the first time a proper repress of Östenbräun, a real masterpiece from 1989.
Les Joyaux De La Princesse (English: “The Jewels of the Princess”) is a French one-man industrial/ambient/neo-classical project active since 1986. The music on his releases varies from heavy industrial noise to melancholic music for organ and piano mixed with historical French speeches. Each record is a sort of small audio document focusing on a single historical event, cultural moment or important personage, usually from France in the 1930s and 1940s.

The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

6 panel digipak CD, thick INSIDE OUT cardboard, BLACK FLOOD and GOLD PANTONE.

Here is presented for the first time a proper repress of Die Weiße Rose, a real masterpiece from 1995.
Les Joyaux De La Princesse (English: “The Jewels of the Princess”) is a French one-man industrial/ambient/neo-classical project active since 1986.  The music on his releases varies from heavy industrial noise to melancholic music for organ and piano mixed with historical French speeches.  Each record is a sort of small audio document focusing on a single historical event, cultural moment or important personage, usually from France in the 1930s and 1940s.

The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with special GOLD FLOOD, GOLD PANTONE and UV SPOT.
Includes a professionally printed thick INSERT with GOLD PANTONE and UV SPOT.

Here is presented for the first time a proper repress of Die Weiße Rose, a real masterpiece from 1995.
Les Joyaux De La Princesse (English: “The Jewels of the Princess”) is a French one-man industrial/ambient/neo-classical project active since 1986.  The music on his releases varies from heavy industrial noise to melancholic music for organ and piano mixed with historical French speeches.  Each record is a sort of small audio document focusing on a single historical event, cultural moment or important personage, usually from France in the 1930s and 1940s.

The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

6 panel digipak CD, thick INSIDE OUT cardboard, BLACK FLOOD and GOLD PANTONE.

Here is presented for the first time a proper repress of Aux Petits Enfants De France, a real masterpiece from 1989.
Les Joyaux De La Princesse (English: “The Jewels of the Princess”) is a French one-man industrial/ambient/neo-classical project active since 1986. The music on his releases varies from heavy industrial noise to melancholic music for organ and piano mixed with historical French speeches. Each record is a sort of small audio document focusing on a single historical event, cultural moment or important personage, usually from France in the 1930s and 1940s.

The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with BLACK FLOOD, UV SPOT and a professionally printed thick INSERT.

Here is presented for the first time a proper repress of Aux Petits Enfants De France, a real masterpiece from 1989.
Les Joyaux De La Princesse (English: “The Jewels of the Princess”) is a French one-man industrial/ambient/neo-classical project active since 1986. The music on his releases varies from heavy industrial noise to melancholic music for organ and piano mixed with historical French speeches. Each record is a sort of small audio document focusing on a single historical event, cultural moment or important personage, usually from France in the 1930s and 1940s.

The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

4 panel digipak CD, thick INSIDE OUT cardboard and BLACK FLOOD.

A truly mind bending mindfuck of a psychedelic journey, Italy's Harmful ropes you right into a 3 song epic that takes you deep into realms of sorrow, joy, love, and despair, with each track a journey in it's own rite. In the band's own words: this album Is climax of the Ars Manifestia artistic Path, and it certainly sounds as a conclusion in its glorious and majestic sound. Available only on Malevolent Sound in CD and digital format, get a copy of this rare masterpiece while you can.

Swedish gothic doom entity DRACONIAN is finally back! Their new studio album, In Somnolent Ruin, will creep its way from the artist’s spirit into the light of day on May 8, 2026 via Napalm Records. This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band’s discography, revealed through a dreamlike journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist Anders Jacobsson. As a recurring theme, DRACONIAN explore Plato’s theory of the soul – an element that was not planned from the very beginning, but instead emerged organically during the creation of In Somnolent Ruin.

Six years have passed since the band released its predecessor, Under a Godless Veil, DRACONIAN’s most successful record to date. Much has changed since then, yet everything feels familiar: after introducing new guitarist Niklas Nord (Myteri, DeathTrap, The Random Victims) in spring 2022, the band announced the return of vocalist Lisa Johansson, who now once again shares vocal duties with Anders Jacobsson, promising even more enigmatic music to come. Johansson had been the band’s vocalist for their first five records before leaving DRACONIAN in 2011 for personal reasons. In Somnolent Ruin marks her official comeback, following several live performances at festivals over the past years. The band’s renewed lineup is rounded out by Daniel Johansson (ex-Wormwood), who joined DRACONIAN as a full member in 2025 following Jerry Torstennson’s departure. Prior to that, Johansson had served as the band’s session drummer since 2019.

In Somnolent Ruin captures the essence of a band that no longer needs to prove anything – and yet still does. Active since the mid-1990s and having released their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn, in 2003, DRACONIAN have continuously demonstrated their unmatched ability to craft otherworldly doom melodies and searing heavy instrumentation, complemented by lyrics that read like poetry. Their art cuts deep, compelling listeners to confront their inner demons, wander through the darkest shadows, and even embrace emotional numbness, only to emerge with a sense of inner peace. This album confronts listeners with life’s hardest questions, exploring feelings of alienation and the search for direction in unfamiliar territory.

In Somnolent Ruin’s journey begins with “I Welcome Thy Arrow”, which captivates from the very first seconds through haunting melodies and a vocal interplay that embodies fragility and strength alike. Tracks such as “The Monochrome Blade” and “The Face of God” introduce increased tempo and eruptive vocal dynamics. “Anima” features Swedish artist Daniel Änghede, adding layers of emotional depth and confronting listeners with their darker impulses, capturing the sense of being lost and questioning one’s place in the world. “Asteria Beneath the Tranquil Sea” serves as a transitional interlude between “I Gave You Wings” and “Cold Heavens”, the latter exploring the delicate balance between life and death and not finding relief in any of both, while delivering the album’s most intense vocal performance. “Misanthrope River” opens with an extended instrumental passage and narration by Simon Bibby, slowing the tempo but by no means reducing the emotional weight, reflecting life’s daily struggles and obstacles. The closing track, “Lethe”, references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology. Those who drank from it would lose all memory. “Oh, shooting star… Drown in me! Drink. Forget. Repeat.” mourns Jacobsson through devilish growls. And yet, In Somnolent Ruin remains a work of art one wishes not to forget – not a single blink of an eye.