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Avantgarde Music is proud to announce their collaboration with Saidan, an Eastern horror-themed band from Nashville, TN.

Born in 2020, Saidan released three studio albums so far, mixing the weird, over-the-top aesthetic of visual kei with fast, melodic riffing in the vein of labelmates Moonlight Sorcery.

Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memories Wrist is the fourth studio album born from the minds of multi-instrumentalist Splatterpvnk and drummer Hundosai, a new chapter in the narrative concept that links together all Saidan releases. In the band’s own words, Fangdriller follows the story of a student named Junko, depressed and miles away from the people she loves. In the depths of her isolation, she finds comfort in a mysterious cult called Ethereal Blood. But unbeknownst to Junko, her anguished seclusion has made her the perfect victim.

The self-titled album by Atlantic Ridge is an exploration of remote lands and forgotten geographies,
on the thin border between reality and myth. Blending elements of atmospheric black metal and
funeral doom metal passages, the record evokes alternatively rich atmospheres and desolate
soundscapes.
Across its tracks, “Atlantic Ridge” describes incredible places, surrounded by a sense of mystery, like a utopian journey through time and space. Music-wise, highly atmospheric black metal riffs collide with violent yet melodic slowdowns, framed by a constant sense of awe and detachment. While rooted in the extremity of underground metal, the album recalls the immersive spirit of bands like Wolves in the Throne Room or Altar of Plagues, combined with the majestic heaviness of early Ahab.
Recorded in Italy between 2019 and 2024, “Atlantic Ridge” represents both a physical and spiritual journey: a descent into the unknown, chasing the idea of reaching to the world’s farthest edges.

The relentless force known as Hammerfilosofi returns this October with their most uncompromising work to date — SIGNUM. A testament to sonic extremity, SIGNUM is more than an album — it’s a proclamation. A declaration of resistance, mysticism, and philosophical warfare delivered with unwavering intent.

The recording of Absolute Elsewhere with All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) includes a 73-minute documentary. Now available on home video, this documentary takes you deep into the legendary Hansa Tonstudios as the band rehearses and records, featuring appearances from members of Tangerine Dream, Hällas, and Sijjin. The soundtrack and documentary were initially available only in the Deluxe Artbook edition of Absolute Elsewhere.