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Epic proportions of grief-stricken heaviness enhanced by an infectious aura of somber melodies. For fans of all things doom, atmospheric, dark and heavy. The third full-length from Belarus' WOE UNTO ME 

Digipak CD with 16-page booklet.

Blackened Thrash Metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

WILD BEYOND features guitarist/vocalist Edward Gonet (DAEVA, ex-INFERNAL STRONGHOLD), drummer Evan Madden (ex-WOE and WOODS OF YPRES) and bassist/keyboardist/guitarist Jimmy Viola.

The crown of thorns upon thy head. Blind and numb you wander the sinners path until enlightening comes upon you. Weary feet carrying thy broken legs towards Jerusalem. Incessantly searching for a never ending existence and craving for the good. And him is good. God.

From Hiob to Moses. From Noah to Jona. Relicts of long forgotten times guide the way through a meaningless life. A Legacy built on lies, death and decay. Our Legacy.

Back in 2021, Blodtår caused quite a stir with their self-titled EP. The Swedish folk-black metal duo showcased an uncanny ability to tap into a musical current that is rarely captured these days – all the while infusing the formula with fresh and innovative ideas. Ever since, label and fans alike have been anxiously anticipating to see where they go next. The answer has now arrived, in the form of Blodtår’s debut album, “Det förtegna förflutna” (‘The secretive and quiet past’), and it does not fall short of expectations.

The pulsating core of “Det förtegna förflutna” is Carl’s masterful use of intricate riffing heavily inspired by Swedish folk melodies – played lightning-fast but without sounding upbeat. Blodtår forges the lo-fi black metal malice of Embassy-era Gorgoroth with the folkish grandeur of Windir and Dissection’s icy, melancholic melodies.

Gråande is a new project by Nachtzeit from Lustre – the Swedish icon of ambient black metal - who’s teamed up with vocalist and lyricist Nichil. The EP offers two dirges richly textured by droning riffs and dreamlike minimalism. The keyboards and melodies bear all of Nachtzeit’s hallmarks but stake out a path into more ominous territory. Thematically, “Gråande” explores what it means to lose your connection to nature and give in to darkness and death – both within and without.

Limited Edition Digipak CD incl. 8 page booklet.

Monachopsis Art is a trio that plays brutal and raw, yet hypnotic and hauntingly beautiful music straight from their woeful souls. The band was formed in 2022 by members from such bands as The Abbey, Henget, Shape of Despair and Licht des Urteils. The trio wanted to create music that is organic and raw, but still powerful and feeling-evoking - thus Monachopsis Art was born. 

N.K’s lyrical themes revolve around war, suicide and the meaningless struggles of human life. The music, written by J.H., is inspired by early first and second wave black metal bands such as Venom, Bathory and Burzum, but also more recent atmospheric black metal acts such as ColdWorld and Lustre.

Written by Luke Tromiczak and performed by a rotating group of musicians from across the United States, Blood and Sun are known for dark and haunting songs drawing heavily from Americana and neo-folk – likely to appeal to fans of everything from Of the Wand and the Moon and Steve Von Til to Wovenhand and Echo & The Bunnymen.

“Evigt främmande, evigt fjärran” is the seventh album of Sweden’s leading dungeon synth project, Örnatorpet. Modern music without the trappings of modernity; nostalgia and longing channelling the spirit both of timeless classics like Fata Morgana, Mortiis, and Wongraven and recent genre greats such as Erang, Old Sorcery, and Vindkaldr.

For those who believe the genre of dark dungeon music to be narrow, Örnatorpet stands as a living, breathing rebuttal. Each release has its own thematic foundation upon which the compositions rest. “Bergtagen” (2018) captures the sense of rustling leaves in autumnal woods. “Hymner från Snökulla” (2019) crackles with soul-piercing frost drawn straight from the heart of winter.

TRIUMPHANT BLACK METAL SUPREMACY FROM THE FORMER MAYHEM GUITARIST/ VLTIMAS FOUNDER, BLASPHEMER.
RUIM was formed in 2020 by the Norwegian born, Grammy award winning guitarist Blasphemer (Rune Eriksen), known from acts such as Vltimas & Mayhem.

Joining Blasphemer on drums is French born drummer Cesar Vesvre (Agressor, Thagirion).

Driven by a firm desire to revisit the style of music he has dedicated himself to & been associated with since the mid 90's & inspired by the rediscovery of a long-lost tape of old, unused Mayhem-era riffs from 98/99, the concept of starting a new project based around these ideas manifested itself quickly.

Soon, a new vision was born for an album immersed in Brazilian witchcraft and the left-hand path of the Umbanda tradition - a practice in which Blasphemer himself is taught in - to deliver a new blackened opus in the vein Blasphemer has been synonymous with since his inception into Mayhem back in 1994 (until 2007).
'Black Royal Spiritism - I.O Sino Da Igreja' is RUIM's debut studio album.

It presents a glimpse of something new, unique, visionary & highly eclectic.

This album marks the beginning of a concept set to span a trilogy of releases exploring & incorporating a deeply personal expression of Blasphemer's own beliefs regarding the greater spirits of the left-hand path.

A pitch-black offering, 'Black Royal Spiritism' is steeped in ominous & eerie, unnerving darkness.

Each track is meticulously woven with a sinister undercurrent, given flesh by Blasphemer's highly distinctive brutal riffing style, with atmospheric, ambient & clean passage interludes featuring among the chaos.

Vocals on 'Black Royal Spiritism - I.O Sino Da Igreja' are also handled by Blasphemer himself, sung in a mix of English, Portuguese & Norwegian, with lyrical themes rooted in a celebration & dedication to the lore & rituals of linha da esquerda.

'Black Royal Spiritism - I.O Sino Da Igreja' was recorded at Drudenhaus Studio in France & mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door.

Proscriptor McGovern from 'Absu' also makes a guest appearance on a savage re-recording of the Mayhem classic 'Fall Of Seraphs' bringing fresh life to the track, which Blasphemer wrote back in 1995 & which originally featured on the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' EP.