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"Neapolitan song" has inherently influenced much of the popular and folk italian music and it's worldwide renowned for its expressive and communicative power.
Its origins date back to the XIII century and over the centuries has come down to us, keeping unchanged its attractiveness.

SCOURN (which means “shame” in Neapolitan language) was founded in Naples in 2008 by Giulian (Vocals, All Instruments & Orchestral Arrangements) properly to worship the cult of Parthenope by revealing the most ancient legends and history of the mysterious Neapolitan lands, known over the centuries for their hellenic and roman origins and for being fervent cradle of the Italian culture.

After signing in middle 2016 a two-albums deal with Dusktone, in Ferbruary 2017 SCOURN released the much-anticipated debut album “Parthenope”, recorded mixed and mastered at the world-acclaimed 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in 2016 by the producer Stefano “Saul” Morabito (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, HOUR OF PENANCE).

Very special guest on the album is the “maestro” Riccardo Studer (from Italian extreme epic metal pioneers STORMLORD) who shaped an impressive orchestra for this incredible debut album. The concept album is focused on the most ancient greek-roman origins of Naples, and each song is related to a specific legend from those times, such as the 79 a.d. volcano Vesuvio’s eruption who destroyed Pompeii and many others.

Riccardo Studer commented the orchestral bonus CD version : " “The orchestral scoring for this album was a long and intense process, but extremely rewarding. Giulian and I worked out how the music should sound to create the right atmospheres and setting according to Parthenope’s concept and lyrics. The result was a truly massive and majestic orchestral texture, with full instrumental ensemble and the addition of the parthenopean traditional folk instruments, the band’s unique trademark. It was a really exciting challenge, brace yourselves …”

The epic black metal atmospheres, strongly influenced by the world famous “canzone napoletana”, and the sound of traditional folk instruments melt with majestic orchestrals and evocative lyrics in native language, express the concept of the band at its best.

All the emotional charge of such profound culture finds full expression in this SCUORN' debut album and track after track will lead you on an epic journey through dreams, successes, struggles and failures of mankind.

Deities that rise above the evil to be as bad to be reason for living, explosion of the volcano as a desire for purification, terrible visions with Father Virgil and Mago as painted veil from its shroud issues the will of hades: all of you have to die and you have to listen to the resurrection through the flames of the sacred "O Vesuvio". Burn and live forever. 

“Nature Skrik” is progressive black metal, combining elements of old and new, with influences from old Arcturus and Ulver, as well as newer DHG and Oranssi Pazuzu. Moving beyond standard tremolo picking, the newer material emphasizes "cultish" chanting and ritualistic acoustic bridges, merging together in a chasm of sound, from the deep abysses, to the highest peaks. It is the sound of «nature's scream», which also is the title of the album in Norwegian.

Limited Edition of 1000 with 20 pages booklet in a thick mediabook

ANTRISCH [Austro-Bavarian term for eerie or uncanny] is a blend of different styles of Black Metal mingled with portions of Doom, Djent and Dark Ambient.
Lyrically ANTRISCH is exploring the inner world that is the wide range of expressions bred by the human mind and inner life
as well as the outer world by treating substantially the vast landscapes and forces of nature experienced through bygone ventures to the world's most extreme sceneries.
This project is a musical & lyrical expedition to the heights of the world and the depths of man.

From a fleeting communion in 2005, Lykormas and Arneriach soon felt the ancient pull once more, the irresistible summons of decay, of origins long since festering in shadow. They turned back toward their rotted foundations, seeking to forge sound steeped in elder days and forgotten rites. Seasoned wanderers of the underground, they now also bear the banners of Marche Funèbre and Hemelbestormer, yet the old hunger never slept.

Thus Archaic Oath was sworn. A covenant to resurrect blackened death metal in its most primal form, as once conjured by Naglfar, Dissection, Unanimated and kindred spirits. Its veins run thick with the essence of the ’90s melodic black metal era, tempered by decades of metal etched into flesh and bone.

The band’s first offering, "Determined to Death and Beyond", was hewn during the long, cold winter of 2024–2025, destined to emerge from the void via AOP Records one year hence.

Upon the stage, the circle widens: Archaic Oath will be reinforced by (former) adepts of Beltez, Sumerian Tombs, and Melechesh, ensuring the rite is not merely heard, but invoked.

ANTRISCH [Austro-Bavarian term for eerie or uncanny] is a blend of different styles of Black Metal mingled with portions of Doom, Djent and Dark Ambient.
Lyrically ANTRISCH is exploring the inner world that is the wide range of expressions bred by the human mind and inner life
as well as the outer world by treating substantially the vast landscapes and forces of nature experienced through bygone ventures to the world's most extreme sceneries.
This project is a musical & lyrical expedition to the heights of the world and the depths of man.

Secure your piece of the shadows. Crîssäegrîm presents the definitive CD edition of Heir of the Eternal Kingdom. We have limited this pressing to only 200 units worldwide.

8-Page Expanded Booklet: Immerse yourself in the lore with exclusive artwork and cryptic lyrics.

Premium Visuals: Experience textures and details lost on a digital screen.

Collector’s Rarity: Once these 200 copies vanish, the gates close forever.

This release captures the raw, freezing atmosphere of Lo-fi Black Metal. From the high altitudes of Ecuador, this is a tactile relic for the true underground devotee.

VANSIND return with their highly anticipated sophomore album “Hævnen”, set for release on May 1st, 2026 via Mighty Music. Following the thunderous reception of their debut album “Mørket” (2023), the Danish folk metal warriors sharpen their blades and raise the stakes with a more refined, powerful and emotionally charged release that dives deep into themes of revenge, betrayal, freedom and sacrifice.

“With “Hævnen”, we wanted to explore the darker consequences of choice, loyalty and loss. It’s an album about standing your ground, even when the cost is high” the band says.

With this new record, Vansind build upon the foundation laid by “Mørket”, expanding their sonic battlefield where brutal metal riffs collide with ancient folk melodies. Thunderous growls and soaring clean vocals are carried by the haunting sounds of bagpipes and tin whistles, creating an atmosphere that feels both primal and cinematic - music forged for warriors, rebels and the wild at heart.

Lyrically, Vansind continue their descent into the dark corners of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history, resurrecting ancient legends and forgotten tales with a modern ferocity. Rather than merely echoing the past, the band reclaims it, forging a powerful emotional bridge between ancestral struggle and the modern human condition.

A formidable live force, Vansind have already proven their strength on major European stages, including CopenHell (DK), Cernunnos Pagan Fest (FR), Ragnarök Festival (DE), Malpaga Folk & Metal Fest (IT) and Warhorns Vikings II (UK). Their live reputation underscores the raw intensity and authenticity that defines “Hævnen”.

Formed in Slagelse, Denmark, in the summer of 2019, Vansind bring together members with vastly different musical backgrounds, united by a shared vision and a determination to leave their mark on the Danish folk metal scene. Rooted deeply in Nordic soil, the band stand as a rising force where tradition and aggression meet. When the battle torches are lit and steel meets steel, Vansind stand in the fray - and for those who listen closely, the gates of Valhalla may not be far behind

Eight years on from their last album, The Forty Five, Scotland’s Cnoc An Tursa have returned with an evocative tribute to the history, the folklore, the unique magic of their homeland. With their characteristic blend of fierce black metal and traditional melodies they have conjured up a set of songs that bring together mourning and defiance, mystery and fear, pride and passion. It is rare for a band to return from years of silence with an album that represents a new creative peak in their story, but with A Cry For The Slain that is exactly what Cnoc An Tursa have achieved. Speaking about their aims with this album, the band have said,

"With this new album we feel like we are going back to our roots with a more guitar driven style and bringing back some of the folk elements musically and lyrically which was the original inspiration for the band."
And by looking back they have found the way forward, reigniting their fire and forging an album that will resonate through the years to come.

‘Na Fir Ghorma’ with its haunting guitar notes and sense of dignity and sorrow opens the door to A Cry For The Slain, ushering you into the furious opening blast of ‘The Caoineag’. Steeped in bardic tradition and storytelling this majestic track introduces the listener to a highland banshee who foretells death and tragedy and sings her laments beside the deep lochs and chill waterfalls. With the Caoineag’s song atmosphere rises like mountain mists, enshrouding and transporting while the captivating melodies conjured by Cnoc An Tursa lead us into a different world. ‘Cailleach And The Guardians Of The Seven Stones’ is a magnificent, sweeping tribute to the goddess of winter who shapes the landscape with her hammer, the ghost of Thin Lizzy’s ‘Emerald’ dancing in its Gaelic reels. A stunning guitar solo adorns the multifaceted track that captures the power, allure, mystery and terror of the blood thirsty ‘Baobhan Sith’, while the thundering energy of ‘Am Fear Liath Mòr’ takes you to the mountain passes of the Cairngorms, haunted by a giant presence…“I can hear the footsteps behind me, I can see the Big Grey Man”… And nestled amongst all the stories and ‘Address To The Devil’s epic dark poetry, we find first single, ‘Alba In My Heart’ – a pledge of allegiance, a song of devotion to Cnoc An Tursa’s beloved Scotland. There’s a raised fist and a strength of spirit in the blood stirring melodies and the rolling rhythms, in the riffs tumbling down like mountain streams. The authenticity of emotion in this song is undeniable. By the time ‘The Nine Maidens Of Dundee’ leads us down from the peaks once more, with a head full of dreams and a belief that magic may still exist in the less travelled glens of the northlands, the sheer power of Cnoc An Tursa’s return has become abundantly clear. A Cry For The Slain is a breathtaking album, a beacon burning in the night of mundane modernity, calling to those of us who want more than we’ve been sold.

For two decades now Vaarwel, the creative entity behind the name Frozen Ocean, has been bringing us music to feed our imagination and infuse our dreams with wonder, terror, awe and magic. Eleven full length albums, each with utterly individual character yet unmistakeably part of the same grand, visionary tapestry, an array of dazzling EPs, split releases, compilations…the Frozen Ocean back catalogue is a cornucopia of treasures. So, to speak of Vaarwel having created the most enthralling and accomplished work ever to bear the unmistakeable Frozen Ocean logo is not a statement to be made lightly…and yet here we are, with album number twelve – Askdrömmar.

Askdrömmar leads us down the empty, moonlit street of opening track ‘Mångata’ into the heart of a city; a city that the music builds around us with its haunting blend of atmospheric black metal, melancholic melodies and dark ambient textures. This city is no dormant collection of bricks and metal…it lives, feeding on human emotion, on our avarice and anger, on our desperation as we run like trapped rats through a maze, locked into the bizarre and broken lives we have constructed. The powerful, driving rhythms of ‘Gristimmar’ hound us through this thrilling, terrifying dream world of shadows and neon light, Vaarwel’s imperious voice, black as night, carried on dancing keys and elemental guitars. ‘I lyktornas sken’ (meaning ‘In The Light Of Street Lamps’) conjures the imagined sanctuary of those pools of illumination, yet also the way the darkness deepens at the limits of their radiance. The cold sadness, the absolute aloneness of ‘Köttkvarn’ bleeds through the skin, transporting the listener far from any lingering perception of the world outside Askdrömmar’s cityscape. This album is overflowing with wonderful songcraft, hypnotic melodies, and incredible, harsh vocals…but it’s the emotions they invoke, the visions they inspire, the tangible reality of the environment that they create that make Askdrömmar so special. This album offers an experience like no other.

Birthed in the wet grounds and grey skies of the Pacific Northwest, OLD MOON aims to bring a unique new band to tell the tales of life's sorrows.
Depression, grief, loss of self and death are the keys that stitch these heart-aching lyrics together. Accompanied to feed the image, a beautiful orchestra fills the air, meeting a breath of guitar melodies entangling melodic death and post black metal together in solidarity. Binding a tense and resonating sound that strikes the mind and embraces the heart, this is OLD MOON.

Old school Death Metal the way it should be!!
On their second album, Tvmvlo brings us yet another plot of putrid riffs, loaded with solos with effects and layers that convey odor and putrefaction. Macabre stories through guttural vocals leave a trail of blood that will invade your mind with episodes of terror and unrest! With a bass line and drums with their own characteristics, the band achieved their own Death Metal in a coherent and abrasive way, leaving no one indifferent to their own style!!
A record to be taken into consideration for true Death Metal lovers!!