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Blindead 23, formerly known as Blindead, is the new Polish avant-metal juggernaut led by ex-Behemoth guitarist Mateusz "Havoc" Smierzchalski, with a stellar lineup also including Roger Öjersson (ex-Katatonia) and Pawel "Pavulon" Jaroszewicz (Vltimas, ex-Vader, ex-Decapitated). This new incarnation of the band blends an atmosphere of early Blindead recordings - sludge and post-metal, with heavy riffs and mesmerizing electronics - into an evolved and elevated new form, while continuing to honor past material during their captivating live performances.

Early compositions following the Blindead 23 “rebirth” resulted in the ‘Vanishing’ EP, followed by the 7” vinyl single, ‘Disposed’, which was the first ever recording for Peaceville Records, unveiled in 2025.

Weary of earthly life, Deliverance sets out to explore the farthest reaches of the universe with a new album whose title sounds like an invitation to interstellar travel: The Voyager Golden Banquet.
Formed in 2013 by Etienne Sarthou (guitar, Karras, ex-AqME, Freitot) and Pierre Duneau (vocals & keyboards, ex-Memories of a Dead Man), the band released their first EP (Doomsday Please), followed by their debut album CHRST on the Deadlight label. But it was truly with their second and third albums that Deliverance established themselves as a cornerstone of the French avant-garde metal scene. Titled Holocaust 26:1-46 (2020) and Neon Chaos in a Junk-Sick Dawn (2022), these two landmark releases earned widespread acclaim from the specialist press (including Album of the Month and two full four-page features in Rock Hard, 8/10 in New Noise, plus interviews and glowing reviews in numerous French and international metal webzines and media). The albums also secured the band performing slots at prestigious festivals such as Hellfest 2022 (Temple Stage), Motocultor 2023 (Main Stage), Post in Paris 2022, Lions Metal Fest 2023, Rise & Fall 2023, and Tyrant Fest 2023.
Now signed to the esteemed label Les Acteurs de l’Ombre since their third album, this fourth opus (set for release on 22 May 2026) sees the band break free from all artistic and musical boundaries. While Deliverance’s black metal/sludge DNA remains intact, it is now confronted with elements of post-rock and progressive rock, Floydian psychedelia, and even contemporary indie rock/electro — all previously uncharted territory in this musical sphere.
The Voyager Golden Banquet invites the listener to leave Earth and its landmarks to lose themselves in the labyrinth of the vast unknown. A journey by turns tumultuous, unsettling, even terrifying, but also soothing and luminous. A space odyssey that paints a more cinematic sonic landscape than ever before.
If Neon Chaos was a cathartic and oppressive album, this new release reflects artists in search of an inner peace that can only be found by embarking on an all-or-nothing adventure. A quest for light with no possibility of return.

8-CD Artbook Edition (hardcover, 28 x 28 cm, 60 pages) featuring personal reflections, song lyrics, additional illustrations, photos, and exclusive bonus material. (600 copies available) 

With “Arcane Past: The Celestial Grimoire,” LIMBONIC ART delivers the ultimate testament to their early years. This jam-packed 8-CD artbook not only brings together all the classic works of the Norwegian black metal cult band—the demos and early albums—but also the previously unreleased “1994 Demo”! LIMBONIC ART was founded in 1993 and released their debut album “Moon in the Scorpio” (1996) three years later via Nocturnal Art Productions. The label was run by EMPEROR guitarist Samoth, aka Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen, who stepped in after the band’s demo cassettes had piqued his interest. The band’s combination of Nordic black metal with cinematic elements—inspired by romantic and classical orchestral music—proved to be highly influential in the years that followed. LIMBONIC ART were always an elusive phenomenon and were already considered a cult band back then, as the Norwegians performed live only very rarely—for example, with a legendary concert at the Black Whitsun subfestival of the millennium edition of the Wave Gothic Festival (2000) in Leipzig.

In the new century, Daemon joined ZYKLON for a while before LIMBONIC ART officially disbanded in February 2003. In 2006, however, Daemon reformed the band and continued on his own. After another extended hiatus, the Norwegian cult band made a remarkable comeback in 2024 with their ninth album, “Opus Daemoniacal.” “Arcane Past: The Celestial Grimoire” brings things full circle, offering all of LIMBONIC ART’s classics and rarities collected on CD for the first time.

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THY CATAFALQUE is a metamorphic entity that’s constantly evolving, showcasing musical ingenuity that’s as limitless as it is daring.
Meaning “The Earth,” ‘Alföld’ is grounded in the Avant Garde project’s heavy beginnings.
While the record takes a cue from THY CATAFALQUE’s early days, mastermind Tamás Kátai’s modern progressive instincts shine through, elevating the record beyond the realm of metal as-you-know-it and once again creating a cutting-edge sound that’s far ahead of its time.

Silent Deep Ocean presents In Dark Eternity, a harrowing and transcendent journey into the depths of human fragility and cosmic despair. This latest opus weaves themes of heartbreak, abandonment, depression, and the relentless ache of existential uncertainty with the evocative mythos of Emberil Tenebrinis of Tenebrine.

Once a celebrated and victorious knight of Nara-Mur, Emberil now exists as a voidwalker, condemned by his betrayal of The Verlorene—an ancient, enigmatic dragon from the Distant Shores. His soul, forever bound to the void, waits in endless solitude, consumed by the weight of his sins. The dragon, now known as "The Shadowed One on Distant Shore," drifts through the abyss, forever lost—a spectral echo of what once was.

The title In Dark Eternity carries a deeply negative connotation, reflecting the perpetual despair and hopelessness that haunts Emberil’s existence. However, it also serves as a metaphor for the complex, paradoxical nature of human resilience. In the darkest of times, when all seems lost, glimmers of hope have the potential to break through. The emptiness of eternity becomes a space for introspection and renewal—a setting for transformation that may, against all odds, lead to unexpected revelations and a quiet sense of redemption.

Tehina Spasova, known for her evocative work with Destruction of Orion, has poured immense effort into perfecting her vocals and guitar performances for this album. Balancing her commitment to Silent Deep Ocean with her personal life and artistic endeavors, Tehina has dedicated countless hours—often sacrificing personal time—to deliver the raw, unrelenting intensity that defines In Dark Eternity. Her haunting vocals, abyssal growls, and intricate guitar arrangements are a testament to her unwavering dedication, breathing life into the dark, oppressive soundscapes of the album.