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ABYSMAL GRIEF's classic debut EP, Mors Eleison, on CD format for the first time ever.

ABYSMAL GRIEF should require little introduction. Since 1996, the band have prolifically maintained their position as Italy's foremost purveyors of traditional doom. Originally released in 2006 on vinyl, Mors Eleison followed a handful of demos and split releases; as such, it was ABYSMAL GRIEF's first stand-alone pro recording just prior to their classic self-titled album in 2007. Even this early on, their sulfurous magick was a beyond-heady brew that was simply impossible to deny. Sure, they embodied all the sonic/aesthetic traits otherwise associated with "doom," but it was the gothic horror (and sometimes, just straight-up gothiness) that really put ABYSMAL GRIEF into a class all their own, deeper and deeper into virtual and literal DOOM, and arguably here on Mors Eleison is where it first truly took flight...or is that depth(s)? Punning conundrums aside, the band also really underlined their grand lineage - and oddball uniqueness - with a cover of granddaddy Paul Chain's "Occultism" as well as the frequent excursions into crypt-dwelling ambient soundscapes. Also included in this new (and, we feel, definitive) version is the rare video for "Dies Funeris." Enter the crypt again, or for the first time!

Compilation of the early Desultory demos. All tracks mastered from the original DAT tapes by Patrick W. Engel in February 2024.

Commonly cited and appreciated as one of the trailblazers of melodic Death Metal, swedish DESULTORY`s roots are deeply buried in Thrash Metal. Wearing their influences on their sleeves, their first demo From Beyond features songs in the vein of KREATOR, TESTAMENT or MERCILESS.
Apart from Klas Morberg`s eery howlings which bear semblance with early TIAMAT and the fact that the demo was recorded in legendary Sunlight Studios in 1990 From Beyond is basically a Thrash Metal demo, albeit a very enjoyable and strikingly well-played one.

It was with Death Unfolds from 1991, the rabid pack`s second demo, that DESULTORY really came into their own as far as style and sound are concerned.
Again recorded by Tomas Skogsberg in his renowned Sunlight Studios, the demo showcases most of the band`s typical trademarks they would go on to be admired for. Bangers like "Passed Away" and "The Chill Within" both of which would end up being re-recorded for DESULTORY`s debut album are top-tier swedish Death Metal with downtuned guitar riffs in abundance and a particular sensitivity for melody.

Simply titled Visions, the 3rd demo again recorded in Sunlight Studios in 1992 logically continues DESULTORY`s trajectory.
Building on the fundament laid out on Death Unfolds some of the ingredients only hinted at previously are extended and fine-tuned on tracks like "Forever Gone" and "Depression". Aided by the strongest production of their demos giving the songs that certain extra punch this demo is victorious on all fronts and a must listen for anyone into swedish Death Metal of the highest order.

The second album Grimjaur from 1998 from Swedens SIEBENBÜRGEN finally available again on limited CD.

Jewel-case CD, 16-page booklet.

This compilation includes the only self-titled demo of the band from ’91 when they still played dark death metal, the infamous self titled EP from ’91 and 2 rehearsal-songs from ’92.
All carefully remastered for this DSR reissue by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony..

Officially licensed from Immortal.

Jewel-case CD, 16-page booklet.

A new and mysterious project from Finland. Raw and captivating black metal with a pinch of dungeon synth.
Feel the ancient flame…

Digipak CD limited to 300 copies, remastered edition of their Demo

Inspired by hatred and some of the vilest and darkest Metal of the 80s, Sweden`s most demented twins, Hellbutcher and Tyrant, came up with their only demo Unholy Death, spawned in hell in 1993.

Although the tracks immortalized on this demo are poorly recorded and rather amateurishly performed they already and unmistakenly bear some of the trademarks the band would come to be worshipped for. Hellbutcher`s insane, utterly
possessed screams and their songwriting talent and sense for melody turn the demo into a must-have not only for loyal worshippers of the band but for anyone into early SODOM, early BATHORY or TREBLINKA.

Especially for this compilation, NIFELHEIM unearthed several gems from their archive which turn this release into something truly extraordinary:
On top of the 4 songs from the demo-tape this compilation features 4 other original songs, 2 intros and 2 covers (MOTÖRHEAD and BATHORY) from the same recording-session.
In total, Unholy Death consists of 12 titles with a running time of almost 40 minutes.

Luxurious hardcover digibook measuring about 14×14 cm.
It contains the interview and many never before-seen pictures spread over a 30 pages booklet.

Anch’essi svedesi, di Stoccolma, i giovani musicisti incarnano a tutti gli effetti un tributo alla gloriosa scena death metal locale. Il loro primo full-length può essere in effetti visto come una sorta di bigino di tutto ciò che è swedish death metal, con richiami ai grandi classici che in qualche occasione si configurano a tutti gli effetti come dei veri e propri omaggi.
Fin dalla prima traccia, “Denial of Clarity”, è infatti evidente quanto gli Impurity abbiano interiorizzato i pilastri dello storico sound della loro città: il riff centrale, che richiama esplicitamente “Dreaming in Red” dei Dismember, stabilisce subito un legame diretto con il glorioso passato. I riferimenti a “Indecent & Obscene” sono peraltro disseminati tra le trame dell’album, con quell’attento mix tra groove, melodia e forza scardinatrice che rimanda tantissimo al secondo album dei maestri.
Anche i Carnage trovano spazio in questa celebrazione: “Ancient Remains”, con la sua durata contenuta e l’urgenza feroce, sembra rifarsi in tutto a un disco come “Dark Recollections”. L’omaggio non si limita però alla violenza sonora: sulle arie di “Lament to the Lost One”, una algida traccia acustica posta come intermezzo, la mente torna infatti a “Where No Life Dwells” degli Unleashed, facendoci comprendere come gli Impurity abbiano provato ad esplorare anche atmosfere più malinconiche e riflessive in questo loro debut album.
Tra tutti questi rimandi, non possono ovviamente mancare i padri Nihilist/Entombed, evocati soprattutto dal timbro vocale del cantante/chitarrista Ville Esbjörn, che qui sembra un misto tra il primo LG Petrov e Nicke Andersson.

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After four years of waiting, Aeon Winds are back with their new album Night Sky Illuminations. Their third full-length studio album, it follows up the themes the band dealt with in their previous album Stormveiled (2019) and the EP Extinguishing the Light (2022).

The mythological legacy of pre-Christian times intertwines with the mystical fascination of Carpathian sceneries and blends into seven long, hymnic and powerful songs.

Recorded, mastered and produced at Tryzna Studio, Aeon Winds new studio album features a painting by Russian digital illustrator Yaroslav Gerzhedovich, and will be released on CD, LP and digital November 17th, 2023 via Avantgarde Music.

Please note: New copy but comes with a small Seam split

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A beautiful digipack with 16 pages booklet, printed on offset paper and matt laminated.

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