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Embark on a journey into the heart of darkness with MERRIMACK, an enigmatic black metal force hailing from the atmospheric depths of France. Since its inception, Merrimack has emerged as an aural entity exploring the shadowy realms where spirituality converges. The very name MERRIMACK, signifying infinite depth and abyss, serves as a harbinger of the boundless journey of the black metal the band craft.
'Of Grace and Gravity' challenges the fabric of reality, where the dichotomy between glimpsed truths and the divine particle manifests. This album is a return to an original Luciferian revolt, echoing the sentiments of Antonin Artaud's proclamation: “We are the microbes of God”. In a world cluttered with superficial expressions of Satanism, MERRIMACK transcends the clichés, embracing a profound exploration of faith and dissidence. As the haunting melodies of the album unfold, listeners will be immersed in an aural pilgrimage that eclipses the boundaries of conventional black metal.
Experience the essence of MERRIMACK's alchemy, where the corporeal and the cosmic collide, offering a transformative journey through the shadows of the Cross. 'Of Grace and Gravity' showcases the enduring power of black metal to provoke, challenge, and elevate the spirit.
Embrace the darkness and let MERRIMACK guide you through the realms where chaos meets eternity.

For fans of WATAIN, ASCENSION, VI, BLAZE OF PERDITION, VALKYRJA, ONDSKAPT.

In a scene of countless carbon copies and soulless attempts to evoke the majesty of the ancient Swedish Black/Death Metal legacy, WATAIN stand alone solemnly. They are watching from the shadows, in genuine victorious sincerity. These Satanic Swedes’ heavily sought after debut release "Rabid Death’s Curse" is finally available again! Initially released in a very limited quantity exclusively to the underground, the originals have been capturing large amounts at internet auctions. Now remastered, with a bonus track and all new artwork, the copies of this evil album are sure to disappear into a cloud of smoke from store shelves.

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.

Experimental ambient

Experimental ambient

6-Panel-Digipak CD.
This version includes the full ep which did not fit onto the limited vinyl version (666 copies).

Recording information:

Recorded in Crucifier Studios (Pennsylvania, USA) on November 3, 1996.

2024 REISSUE

Digipak CD edition.

A 50-minute work broken into nine songs but unified as one winding, widescreen composition, Venenare shows KRATER at the height of their all-too-considerable powers, a blinding and windswept vortex of sumptuous songcraft and passionate execution. Motifs slice and dice, blast and race with a grace that's simply stunning, as melodic counterplay runs riot with a proud 'n' powerful assertion of classic metal sensibility. KRATER's contours here undeniably exude a sleek and urban quality, but with abstracted hints of their pagan past subtly woven in to the soundfield, the result is staunchly second-wave black metal bravely recast for the 21st century. Venenare is thus timeless, yet forward-thinking all the same.

After rearing their doom-laden head from the primordial waters in 2022 with the release of "The Exuviae of Gods - Part I", Mournful Congregation continue the parting of the waters with "The Exuviae of Gods - Part II".
Two brand new compositions, plus a brand new re-recording of 1995's "Head's Bowed", featured on their second demo tape.
Continuing the thematics presented on Part I, artwork is once again handled by Karmazid, bringing the monadic into the dyadic.
Thus perfecting the natural order of primordial principles....

Previously only included in the "Hoelle und vernichtung" discography vinyl boxset (now completely sold out) this total cult session is finally back, for the first time on CD! Raw, punishing Black/Thrash from one of Germany's oldest and most influential hordes of darkness and evil! A blood-drenching set featuring all their classic anthems in the crudest form plus some hidden gems that haven't been included on their demos and album.
Quoting Uli Hildenbrand himself: "the best complete recording of a POISON Live set in decent quality (sound and performance-wise), done in our rehearsal room but with somewhat better equipment and -of course- remastered in the most effective way by F.O.A.D. and yours truly! It was recorded in November 1986 in preparation of our first (and only) studio session planned for the end of December, when we were still trying to figure out which of the songs we would eventually record in the studio. Some oft he latest material was still „work in progress“, especially „Sphynx“ wich I think was rehearsed here for the first time ever… On the other hand, pretty much all of the trax we’d already recorded for the previous 3 demos are featured here in vastly superior versions. Listen to „Angel of Satan“ or „Legions of Hell“ AND there is that one song that we never recorded before or again – although it’s probably one of our best (in retrospect) – check out „Zombie Dance“ [continues in the CD booklet] ..."