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Influenced by bands such as Caladan Brood, Elderwind, Saor and Gallowbraid, Cân Bardd was founded in 2016 as a one‐man project by then 18 year old Malo Civelli from Switzerland, with the purpose of creating an outlet for his feelings and ideas that would be at once heavy and aggressive, yet also melodic and atmospheric. Dylan Watson later joined him as permanent drummer. With the first two albums Cân Bardd already managed to enthrall a lot of fans in the Atmospheric Black Metal community, and with “Devoured by the Oak” the band set their sights even higher. The goal was to create a perfect blend of the strengths of the first two albums ‐ the ambience, textures and atmosphere of the debut, and the composition and quality of the sophomore album, culminating in a more mature sound and a more intense experience for the listener. To reach that goal the band once again teamed up with Vladimir Cochet as producer and asked the painter Michael Handt to create a very unique oil painting for the cover.

Depressive Black Metal outfit Ghost Bath return from touring Europe and North America in support of Starmourner (2017) and the vice-like grip of the pandemic with striking new album, Self Loather. In many ways, Self Loather, the group’s 4th album, represents Ghost Bath’s forward trajectory (musical) and continued exploration of antipathy of the self (lyrical), but unlike any album before it and as the final piece in the Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather triptych, it’s the group’s most destructive yet contemplative record to date. While that might have something to do with everyone contributing - though founding member Dennis Mikula remains the visionary core - the unquestionable allure of Self Loather is its songs. From the raw strength of opening track “Convince Me to Bleed” and the melancholy of the strings/piano-driven “Sanguine Mask” to the grandiose horror of “Hide from the Sun” and the slow-burn groove of “Unbearable,” this is Ghost Bath at their creative best

Limited edition of 199 copies on transparent turquoise vinyl, incl. 4-page insert & download.

5th pressing, limited to 199 copies on clear vinyl.

Nietzsche's Zarathustra created the mountain beneath him where he could only teach himself. He went down among the people in this infinite joy. But still he returned and plunged into the Gogolian depths of desperation. He left his work to the world, just as Gogol let the dead souls be lost among the flames. Joy and loneliness were both present on the mountain, where Zarathustra finally found nothing but himself.

Limited edition of  199 copies on black vinyl, incl. printed innersleeve.

3rd edition, limited to 199 copies on white vinyl. Last copies!

Belore is an Epic Black Metal solo project influenced by heroic fantasy and medieval worlds.

Belore's debut album is a journey into forgotten lands, where each title tells a story - a world where landscapes, magic and medieval history exist side by side. Directed by Aleevok, this album aims to transport listeners to an unknown world where they can let themselves be carried away by their imagination.

Recommended for fans of Summoning, Caladan Brood, Cân Bardd, Saor, Eldamar or Moonsorrow.

Gatefold, with printed innersleeves, A2 poster and album download. Includes the "Dawnless Twilight" EP as vinyl bonus tracks.
333x gold

Sinira is a one-man project lead by Knell, hailing from Nacogdoches, Texas. Characterized by soaring melodies, sunken and sorrowful vocals, and whirlwind invoking tempos, Sinira's debut album "The Everlorn" is a homage and tribute to the Swedish titans who reigned proud and whose flames still burn bright. Highly recommended for fans of mid-90s Swedish Black Metal á la Dissection, Sacramentum, Vinterland, Unanimated.

Collector's Edition in 4-panel Digipack with 8-page booklet, limited to 1000 copies.

With their 4th album "Heralds Of Strife", Vallendusk created a triumphant and uplifting album that is more optimistic in approach and delivery than your average Black Metal release. The songs are classic-styled Melodic Black Metal, but with a modern, somewhat brighter sheen than normal, allowing the band to bring in their own personality and individuality, distinct from so many others.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

Skratte was founded as a solo-project by Hevnbrann in 2012 in order to materialize his musical vision. Skratte's words treat hatred, misanthropy and damnation - a lyrical reflection of a world that is devoid of any deity and can only be held in place through the devotion of every single natural spirit.

Inspired by the coldness and brutality of Norwegian Black Metal as well as the characteristic versatility and harmonious playing of the French, Skratte combines the most diverse elements and motives in its distinct sounds, and should especially appeal to fans of Taake, Ungfell, Aaskereia or earlier works of Ulver. With “Akt I – Ein Feuer entfacht”, you will be able to discover a multifarious piece of art for yourself.

Eternal is the third album from Scottish Celtic metal project Ruadh.

This album was designed to be Tom’s version of the 4 seasons by Antonio Vivaldi but focusing on the celebrations that mark the turning of the wheel of the year and their Pagan origins. It pays tribute to the timeless traditions that have survived however changed by modern times and is designed to celebrate our roots in these customs.

The goal of this album was to create a consistent concept that would serve for this one release, this is by very definition a Concept album which is intended to be listened to from start to finish, it won’t be an easy one to pick up and listen to a track it’s designed to be more of a journey.

The CD comes as Collector’s Edition in 4-panel Digipack with 8-page Booklet, limited to 1000 copies.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 300 copies.

This is the story of the long journey of Zalberk, the Old Wizard, through enchanted landscapes, magical creatures and dark presences, in search of the legendary way to the stars.

Collector's Edition in 4-panel Digipack with 12-page booklet, limited to 500 copies.

Collector's Edition in 4-panel Digipack with 8-page booklet, limited to 500 copies.

'Kingdom of Misery' is a reflection of the world we live in today.

A world drowning in fear, agony, suffering and decay.

A society imprisoned by the deception of their own minds.

Consumed by the falseness of one's own egotistical agenda.

We watch hopelessly as our planet deteriorates before our eyes.

jewelcase

Lunar Spells is a Greek black metal band formed in Athens in 2020, by Cryptic (guitar, vocals, synths), K.C.H (bass) and V.T (drums). Both musically and lyrically, Lunar Spells stays close to the roots of  Scandinavian "old school" black metal. Lyrical subjects thus often deal with darkness, depression, misanthropy and hate. After their first EP recording Medieval Shadows from an Ancient Netherworld (2020), the line-up was augmented by Atxak on vocals, and the group recorded their debut full length album Where Silence Whispers

Regular edition in jewel case.

The concept of Bilwis comprises old European fairy tales and myths, clothing them in a garment of raw, yet melodic and atmospheric Black Metal  with German lyrics - a journey to the world of forgotten dreams, wolves, ghosts, dwarfs, mermaids, trolls, elves, vampires & giants.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

DEAD SUMMER SOCIETY is a solo-project from Italy, founded by Emiliano Santoro (aka Mist, once guitarist in How Like A Winter) after several musical experiences. "Decades" is the project's third album, its spirit is permeated by a kind of subtle nostalgia and melancholy, yearning for memories and wandering somewhere on Post-Black paths. It is recommended for fans of mid to late 90s Katatonia and similar bands.

Collector's Edition in 4-panel Digipack with 16-page booklet, limited to 999 copies.

Sinira is a one-man project lead by Knell, hailing from Nacogdoches, Texas. Characterized by soaring melodies, sunken and sorrowful vocals, and whirlwind invoking tempos, Sinira's debut album "The Everlorn" is a homage and tribute to the Swedish titans who reigned proud and whose flames still burn bright. Highly recommended for fans of mid-90s Swedish Black Metal á la Dissection, Sacramentum, Vinterland, Unanimated.

One of Australia's underground gems, Midnight Betrothed creates magical and incredibly captivating art. Whether you call this Sombre Romantic Black Metal or Neoclassical Necro Synth, the music on this demo compilation is as unique and utterly fascinating as it gets. When we came across these demos it was instantly clear that we had to make them available to a wider audience via our Underground Series.

Thus, "Bewitched By Destiny‘s Gaze" compiles the first two Midnight Betrothed demos "To Follow Your Spirit Into The Night...", recorded in the Australian Summer MMXX, and "Indulgence In Eternity", recorded in Winter MMXX. Both demos were originally released on cassette format by Atrocity Altar.

The first press of the CD comes as Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

Jord (Swedish for "Earth") is a Swedish Atmospheric Black Metal solo-project with Blackgaze, Post Metal and Post Rock influences. The project's sole member Jörgen Ström has played in various bands (quote: "Everything from Pop to Black Metal.") since the 90s and learned a ton of things from that period of touring and recording albums - experience that eventually led to the founding of his own project Jord.

The debut album, entitled Sol (Swedish for “sun”) is about Jörgen's relation to Mother Earth. Living alone in a small cabin next to the forest and spending most of his free time in the woods when not writing music has had a tremendous influence on him, and through the music and lyrics of Jord that connection between man and nature is expressed.

Collector's Edition in special 10-panel inverted-cross-shaped Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

"Karst Relict" completes the album trilogy of Karst Realm and the path of a nameless hero through its vast nether halls and mountain hollows. Slave to the will of the Tyrant King, the hero slowly comes to his senses as he attempts to uncover the truth to all the inhabitants of the kingdom, that there is a whole world outside the cave they have been living in; that the ruler of this realm is the source of their never-ending misery and grief. The King punishes his former servant with death, unwittingly summoning a violent cataclysm...

 jewel case, incl. 8-page booklet with lyrics.

Los Males Del Mundo combines today's modern Black Metal sound with late 90's melodic Black Metal, with lyrics deeply influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, Emil Cioran and A. Schopenhauer.

The band was first created in 2016 as a project between Dany Tee (Acathexis, Downfall of Nur) and Cristian Yans. Nikita Kamprad (Der Weg Einer Freiheit) later joined as a producer and guest musician.

In October 2020 a promotional self-titled EP with two tracks was released through Bandcamp.

Their first full length album, “Descent Towards Death,” containing 5 tracks of 40 minutes length, is an invitation to a conceptual journey, dragging the listener into the darkest and remotest places of the human soul. It reflects an internal battle, expressed as changes between aggressive and furious passages on the one hand, and dense and introspective landscapes full of melancholic melodies on the other.

Re-press, limited to 199 copies on ultra clear vinyl.

Remete is an Atmospheric Black Metal project of D. from Woods of Desolation. Imagine a mix of Woods of Desolation and Saor and you get an idea what to expect.