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"Original Finnish Heavy Rock recorded 1987: Where Thunder Meets Steel"
Born from the roar of unyielding spirit and electrifying riffs, this is heavy rock that resonates across decades. A long-lost gem blending grit, melody, and epic attitude — echoing the golden age of Finnish rock glory and reigniting the spirit of an era when thunder roared and steel reigned supreme.

Contains last unreleased material of this band, 3 studio and 4 live tracks.
Live tracks are extremely raw and primitive yet fairly good sounding.
Dead But Dreaming is the memory of true East-European black metal golden dawn.

Track 1 previously unreleased, originally performed by Arkona on "Imperium" LP.
Track 2 previously unreleased, created in 2001, taken from the forthcoming split EP with Legion Of Doom.
Track 3 previously unreleased, created in 1995 and 2002.
Track 4 performed live in 2001, originally appeared on "The Gates" EP.
Track 5 performed live in 2001, originally appeared on "Tormenting Legends I"compilation.
Track 6 performed live in 2001, originally appeared on "Purity" LP.
Track 7 performed live in 2001, originally performed by Bolt Thrower on "War Master" LP.

GRÀB offer both, continuity and change, on their sophomore full-length "Kremess". The Bavarian black metal project founded by vocalist Grànt continues to revolve lyrically around tales and traditions narrated in the local dialect of Germany's southernmost Alpine state: Bavaria. "Kremess" means 'funeral feast' in that language and death plays a leading role on this album. Musically, GRÀB still feature a prominent traditional instrument of their region, the hammered dulcimer. This gets combined with particularly Norwegian strands of black metal such as early GEHENNA, ULVER, and DARKTHRONE as well as taking inspiration from German pioneers of the genre namely NAGELFAR and LUNAR AURORA. Adding to the local sonic colours are many fresh ideas and sounds that came with English guitarist Gnàst, who has replaced previous main songwriter Grain in the meantime. A host of guest musicians including members of EMPYRIUM, TRIPTYKON, and DARK FORTRESS among others has further enhanced the musical spectrum. GRÀB, meaning "old and grey" in the local dialect, were conceived by former DARK FORTRESS frontman Grànt who wanted to bring a particularly Bavarian expression to black metal. The earlier collaboration between Grànt and guitarist Grain resulted in the release of the debut full-length "Zeitlang" in 2021, which channelled the black metal spirit of the early 90s much to the delight of both critics and fans. With "Kremess", GRÀB are infusing Bavarian black metal with new power that is bound to expand their growing empire far beyond the borders of their homeland.

The flickering light of fragile hope battles the crushing weight of despair in Fields of Mildew’s fourth release, “IV”. With its signature minimalist dark folk, the project delves into the innermost recesses of human emotion, offering an unflinching reflection on loss, resilience, and the stark beauty of barren landscapes.

On “IV”, Fields of Mildew shifts its focus inward, exploring the fragmented psyche of a solitary soul caught between the oppressive weight of reality and fleeting moments of imagined relief. Themes of love and loss, fragile dreams, and the slow erosion of hope thread through the album, painting a harrowing yet tender portrait of inner struggle.

Amidst the sorrow, glimmers of solace emerge as the music itself offers moments of reprieve. Immersive melodies are shaped by the same austere minimalism that defines the project’s essence – from its stripped-down instrumentation to its visual aesthetic, inspired by the desolate Teufelsmoor region of Northern Germany.

Since its inception in 2015, Fields of Mildew has stood as a testament to the human spirit pushed to its limits. Helmed by a musician known only as R, the project began as an ode to the resilient souls who eked out a living in the unforgiving lands of the Teufelsmoor. Over time, its thematic scope expanded, but the core remained unchanged: an unflinching portrayal of human existence in its most vulnerable and honest form.

“IV” is the culmination of this evolution – a quiet yet powerful meditation on despair, resilience, and the fleeting beauty found even in life’s harshest moments. For those seeking music that channels the depth of mortal experience with haunting clarity, “IV” is a profoundly moving journey into darkness and beyond.

MORSURE is a French Black Metal entity created in 2018 by Hygdahell. “Naissance d’un empire” follows his first EP “Prima Materia” and contains a 35min length single track of pure Raw Black Metal hate, in the vein of early LLN releases.
MORSURE is a promising band and should quickly establish itself in the French Black Metal scene. To be followed carefully !
“Naissance d’un Empire” now available in a 2 part CD Digipack, containing an 8 pages booklet and a picture printed CD

WINDHELM is a French entity active since 2016, and delivers old school Black Metal in the vein of legendary LES LEGIONS NOIRES.
ALDRIC, the man behind the project, makes a point of keeping the true essence of the underground spirit: his music is raw, straight to the point, with no frills.

“Chroniques d’un Non-Mort” is a brilliant sequel to “Au Crépuscule de l’Existence” released in 2022, and with tracks like “Un Cauchemar de Soleil Blanc”, “Faim de Chair et Soif de Sang”, or “Le Non-Mort”, you will definitely feel that only the cold and misanthropic atmosphere remains from the ice-sharped riffs and asphyxiating vocals from the grave…

Black Metal from Sweden.
EP on a limited CD edition on a 4 panel Digifile.

Media Condition: Mint 
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint 

Moving the first steps into the Daughters of Sophia realm is apparently peaceful descent into a dimension of meditative solitude, where few calm blinking soon get into dying, melancholic lights.

Song after song, step after step the listener comes more into empathy with the sad story of dissolution of dreams, expectations, hope that covers perfectly represent the transformation of the will into a phantom.

Like a lost soul in a beautiful and cruel world, like the 9 protagonists of each and every song, you can join this dark trip to a vision where tragedy, sadness and melancholia owns the field.

Conceptually this album fits to the most intimate side of Japanese culture, musically references can be made to instrumental Atmospheric Post-Black Metal/Shoegaze/Ambient & soundscape stuff.

A Sad Sadness Song starts back steps from where his history roots, a journey made of bands like Lantlos, An Autumn for Crippled Children, Svarti Loghin, Falaise & Lascar…

Hammerfilosofi was formed in the year MMXX in the midst of global chaos, shutdowns, death, panic and pestilence. For some, a time of despair and mass hysteria, but for others, a time of solitude, of contemplation and of inner strength. The idea behind the band, according to Fuoco Cammina Con Me was quite simple:

“We are taking Black Metal back to its primeval and genuine meaning and purpose. Hammerfilosofi is the cleansing fire that aims to eradicate every trace of the civilized, the harmless, and the mediocre. It is an instrument to initiate a violent cathartic inner journey – and a celebration of strength and vigor, of terror and strife, and of glorious death.”

Two years later, Hammerfilosofi is ready to unleash its first offering to the world: A 45 minute long incendiary feast of Black Metal Fanaticism, entitled “The Desolate One”. According to Noktifer, the album is a musical and lyrical celebration of the path to godhood.

“It is a ceremonious depiction of the sulphurous path that may turn man into superman. Hopefully our work can contribute to Black Metal once again being both Feared and Revered!”

This is Black Metal from the fertile earth of the graveyard – made for the wanderer who dares walk the path of no return – guided by nothing but His luminous darkness.