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Conceived in the arid deserts of Australia and recorded across the globe in Norway—Carpe Tenebrum’s debut release Majestic Nothingness is undoubtedly a forgotten gem of 90s black metal. Carpe Tenebrum was formed as the solo project by Lord Kaos guitarist Jamie “Astennu” Stinson in early 1994. While Lord Kaos shopped their debut album Thorns of Impurity to record labels, Astennu left for Norway with nothing but his guitar. Once there, he would stay with Head Not Found Records / Slayer Mag founder Metalion and begin recording Majestic Nothingness at the legendary Creative Studios (birthplace of Mayhem’s Deathcrush and the first two Darkthrone black metal albums). The album itself would end up being guitar centric—perfectly spotlighting Astennu’s virtuosic abilities and songwriting prowess. The vocals were supplied by Nagash of Troll and Covenant (the latter of which Astennu would join shortly after the release of this album). While many black metal bands in the late 90s hid their half hearted riffs and regurgitated lyrics with layers of keyboards and vocal effects, Carpe Tenebrum dove fearlessly into chaotic darkness—dragging the listener with them on their respiteless journey. Eerie and sulphuric black metal recorded in 1995 at Creative Studios in Norway (Mayhem/Darkthrone). For fans of early Covenant, Ragnarok and Emperor.

The Long-Awaited 4th Chapter of Despair from Finland’s DSBM Masters MORTUALIA!!!

Emerging once again from the endless darkness of Finland, MORTUALIA returns with its haunting fourth full-length album, “Cold in the Earth.” Spearheaded by the enigmatic Shatraug, the revered mastermind behind Horna and Sargeist, MORTUALIA continues its descent into the abyss with a work steeped in sorrow, isolation, and hypnotic melancholy. Following the acclaimed “Wild, Wild Misery,” this newest offering further refines the band’s signature fusion of depressive black metal and mournful doom into a cold, emotionally devastating experience.

Across seven desolate hymns, including the crushing title track “Cold in the Earth,” the somber passages of “Remembrance I & II,” and the bleakly mesmerizing “Winter’s Due,” MORTUALIA conjures an atmosphere of hopelessness and spiritual ruin unlike few others in the genre. Shatraug’s masterful songwriting once again balances raw black metal aggression with slow-burning funeral dirges, weaving memorable melodies and sorrow-drenched hooks into every shadowed corner of the album.

Dark, introspective, and utterly consuming, “Cold in the Earth” stands as another towering achievement in MORTUALIA’s discography - a bleak monument to misery forged by one of black metal’s most distinctive and enduring creative forces.

Red/black splatter vinyl

"You're Weak And You Know You're Weak" is the seventh album from WEREWOLVES in seven years.

The band themselves have sworn to release ten albums in ten years, or commit group suicide if they fail.

Ridiculously brutal moronic caveman death metal from members of PSYCROPTIC, THE BERZERKER, ABRAMELIN, THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM, and THE AMENTA.

For fans of MARDUK, MARDUK, fucking MARDUK, and getting your teeth kicked right the fuck in.

Artwork regular Mitchell Nolte is back with a terrifyingly trademark cover featuring crucifixions, baby kebabs, and a werewolf army.

Mixed and Mastered in Hobart by Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC) who has lost so much IQ from being forced to sit through WEREWOLVES mixing sessions that he has lost the power of speech.

Seasoned death metal performers who have done laps of Australia with ARCHSPIRE, MAYHEM, ABBATH, INGESTED, and ULCERATE bringing zero appeal to a wide range of audiences who all equally loathed the dirty blastbeats crammed down their worthless throats. They all purchased merchandise and albums instantly.

"You're Weak And You Know You're Weak" is the seventh album from WEREWOLVES in seven years.

The band themselves have sworn to release ten albums in ten years, or commit group suicide if they fail.

Ridiculously brutal moronic caveman death metal from members of PSYCROPTIC, THE BERZERKER, ABRAMELIN, THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM, and THE AMENTA.

For fans of MARDUK, MARDUK, fucking MARDUK, and getting your teeth kicked right the fuck in.

Artwork regular Mitchell Nolte is back with a terrifyingly trademark cover featuring crucifixions, baby kebabs, and a werewolf army.

Mixed and Mastered in Hobart by Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC) who has lost so much IQ from being forced to sit through WEREWOLVES mixing sessions that he has lost the power of speech.

Seasoned death metal performers who have done laps of Australia with ARCHSPIRE, MAYHEM, ABBATH, INGESTED, and ULCERATE bringing zero appeal to a wide range of audiences who all equally loathed the dirty blastbeats crammed down their worthless throats. They all purchased merchandise and albums instantly.

Stunning limited bone vinyl edition housed in gatefold sleeve with 5mm spine, printed on 350gsm coated carton with gold hot foil print. Includes LP sized 12 page booklet printed on 150gsm art paper.

Skagg.Hoest.Thurzur.Lava.

Years in the making, DEATHCULT are returning with their cruel Norwegian black metal, firing the third album of their trilogy on to the world which began with “Cult of the Dragon” (2007) and “Cult of the Goat” (2017).

Skagg.Hoest.Thurzur.Lava.

Years in the making, DEATHCULT are returning with their cruel Norwegian black metal, firing the third album of their trilogy on to the world which began with “Cult of the Dragon” (2007) and “Cult of the Goat” (2017).

Pressed on transparent teal/black marble heavy vinyl. Comes with a 2-page insert and a download card. Colors on final record may vary to a degree from the mockup.

The classicistic Swedish Black Metal band TROLLDOM was founded 2004 in the deep woods of Småland by guitarist/composer Swartadauþuz (BEKËTH NEXËHMÜ, MUVITIUM, AZELISASSATH, GREVE, BALWEZO WESTIJIZ).

Following up the long-in-gestation, twin 2022 debut albums "I Nattens Sken (Genom Hemligheternas Dunkel)" and "Av Gudars Ätt...", new album "Tronen" ('The Throne') continues TROLLDOM's quest to 'unshackle the spirit from false bounds of material existence' via symphonic and reverent Black Metal power.

Comes with an 8-page booklet. First batch comes in black polycarbonate CD.

The classicistic Swedish Black Metal band TROLLDOM was founded 2004 in the deep woods of Småland by guitarist/composer Swartadauþuz (BEKËTH NEXËHMÜ, MUVITIUM, AZELISASSATH, GREVE, BALWEZO WESTIJIZ).

Following up the long-in-gestation, twin 2022 debut albums "I Nattens Sken (Genom Hemligheternas Dunkel)" and "Av Gudars Ätt...", new album "Tronen" ('The Throne') continues TROLLDOM's quest to 'unshackle the spirit from false bounds of material existence' via symphonic and reverent Black Metal power.

XASTHUR founder Scott Conner, an astute chronicler of the dark side of the American dream, has come to terms with the idea that his work can confuse people and be misread. He just accepts that reality now. This notion is clearly expressed in the title of his new work "Open to Misinterpretation". This insight has also firmed his resolve to neither change his artistic direction nor to attempt making his music easier for people to access. Conner is just not interested in chasing what has worked for other people or fitting neatly into a genre. This does not mean that XASTHUR are standing still. "Open to Misinterpretation" represents a deeper and more developed version of what Conner already does. He keeps honing his expression and to find new sounds and moods for his ideas. As a result, his songwriting has become equally more detailed as well as harder to predict at the same time. The production has audibly been cleared up, even though Conner still aims for the recording process to feel live, organic, and real. "Open to Misinterpretation" probably feels more complete because these songs have already been performed live on stage due to XASTHUR's prior touring activities on both sides of the Atlantic. With "Open to Misinterpretation", the American delivers a more focused and more confident album that realises the evolution and expression of Scott Conner's sound to a point that makes it harder to misunderstand this artist's intentions. Well, and if anyone does, he has come to accept it as an integral part of XASTHUR's music.

XASTHUR founder Scott Conner, an astute chronicler of the dark side of the American dream, has come to terms with the idea that his work can confuse people and be misread. He just accepts that reality now. This notion is clearly expressed in the title of his new work "Open to Misinterpretation". This insight has also firmed his resolve to neither change his artistic direction nor to attempt making his music easier for people to access. Conner is just not interested in chasing what has worked for other people or fitting neatly into a genre. This does not mean that XASTHUR are standing still. "Open to Misinterpretation" represents a deeper and more developed version of what Conner already does. He keeps honing his expression and to find new sounds and moods for his ideas. As a result, his songwriting has become equally more detailed as well as harder to predict at the same time. The production has audibly been cleared up, even though Conner still aims for the recording process to feel live, organic, and real. "Open to Misinterpretation" probably feels more complete because these songs have already been performed live on stage due to XASTHUR's prior touring activities on both sides of the Atlantic. With "Open to Misinterpretation", the American delivers a more focused and more confident album that realises the evolution and expression of Scott Conner's sound to a point that makes it harder to misunderstand this artist's intentions. Well, and if anyone does, he has come to accept it as an integral part of XASTHUR's music.

“And a magic dwells in each beginning”

Enthralled by occultism and the magic of Black Metal SECRETS OF THE MOON was originally brought forth by bassist and singer Daevas after his departure from MARTYRIUM in Osnabrück in 1995. Thanks to a tremendous discography – amongst a multitude of releases most notably spanning seven full-length albums – and countless shows performed domestically and abroad, SECRETS OF THE MOON – within the ensuing 27 years until its termination in 2022 – would go on to put its name on the map as one of Germany’s most revered dark Metal bands.

Prior to unleashing their first album Stronghold of the Inviolables in 2001 the mischievous collective managed to produce a body of work comprising two demos – Unearthed Arcana and Vanitas – Promotape 98, the notorious and never officially published Moondance Madness tape and the cult Split 7” EP with LUNAR AURORA. Although less known than their albums, these dusty relics from the dark past are no less significant. Naturally way rawer and unpolished than the studio albums, what these recordings may lack in sophistication is all made up for by the mystical charm pervading their every second.

All of these raw diamonds from SECRETS OF THE MOON’s formative period with many obscure recordings especially unearthed for this compilation on top, Darkness Shall Rise Productions now have the great pleasure to reissue in the shape of this marvellous compilation.

A new in-depth interview with Lars “Devas” Plegge and Phil “sG” Jonas was done especially for this release and the booklets also includes many never seen before pictures of the groups glorious past.

Over 130 minutes of pure BLACK METAL MAGIK!

200 x classic black vinyl