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“Back to Hermetics and Martial Arts Vol. 1” is an epic adventure through the invisible worlds of Neoplatonic cinema. From mockumentaries about the lost books of occult correspondences, through psychedelic surf noir chambers with ritual suppers, and giallo screams of the world squished by the chthonic grasp, to the original footage of the victorious Belgrade-Dharamsala bicycle marathon of 1931, Morriconesque spaghetti western theophanies, and the saving grace of the Heart pierced by Seven Swords, the album delivers nine movie themes that combine various musical elements into a unique work of cinematic alchemy.”

Lili Refrain’s newest LP MANA lives up to its title. A combination of Anna Von Hausswolff and
Burning World-era Swans, following the words of Walter Hoeijmakers, the founder of
Roadburn Festival.
Each track is multifaceted and they all have a heft to them, a weight that translates well to Refrain’s multi-instrumentalist abilities.
Commenting on the nature of recording process Lili states: “Mana is an album totally different from anything I've ever done before. I felt the need to experiment with the use of new instruments and take a totally new path. Compared to my previous album MANA is the most ritual in some ways”.
Refrain comments onthe origin of the title saying: “It means ‘life force’, power that comes from within and is dedicated to those who have found themselves consciously facing a journey, without knowing where it would have arrived or even if it would have survived.”
Using very few guitars, Lili Refrain has not only distanced herself from her comfort zone but also created a danceable feel focusing on arrangements and vocal techniques.
However, the work on background sounds was very deliberate , as Lili notices: “Stefano Morabito, the engineer and the owner of "16th Cellar Studio" in Rome welcomed me in
his studio and had been following me throughout the production.”
“Spontaneous” is probably the best description of creating the record that became MANA.
“I felt the need to experiment.” – says Lili about the current evolutions and changes in her “inner gaze”.
Starting with Ichor , Sangoma and Mami Wata, Lili Refrain has been going down the path of rediscovering herself as an artist and performer. Combining both heavy synths sounds and operatic heights.
Pairing Taiko drum sounds of Mami Wata with her trilling and whispering, Lili Refrain manages to create a chanting and ritualistic experience. 

SIGILLUM S have been exploring unknown territories among extreme electronics, fringe acoustics and occultist noise since 1985.
With an original line-up of Italian experimental electronic composers Eraldo Bernocchi, Paolo L. Bandera and Luca Di Giorgio,
throughout their 40-year gestation, the noise merchants have worked with musicians including Ain Soph, The Sodality, Gerstein,
Iugula-Thor, Out Of Body Experience, Bill Laswell, Zu, Crisis, Thomas Felhmann, Gudrun Gut, Toshinori Kondo, SH Fernando and
the Wordsoundcrew, Dive , Colin Edwin, sculptor Milo Sacchi, multimedia artist Petulia Mattioli and many others.
Having toured extensively throughout Europe and Canada in the early part of their career, the result has been an endless series of
evolution, from the droning ritualism and ethnic explorations of the late ‘80s through to the surreal science fiction soundtracks of the
‘90s, to the super deep complexity of the new millennium. SIGILLUM S have been constantly evolving. The current formation
consists of original members Eraldo Bernocchi and Paolo L. Bandera with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Bruno Dorella and
visual artist Petulia Mattioli.
On new album ‘Aborted Towns, The Deadly Silence Before Utopia’ SIGILLUM S continue to develop their own brand of post-
industrial audio investigations, employing sound as a tool for mapping the subconscious and a reconfiguration of cognitive
processes.
“With ‘Aborted Towns’ we tried once again to expand our sonic vision, pushing further into the realms of immersive, cinematic
sound design. I see dystopian cityscapes where decay and transformation collide in waves of shadowy textures, fractured rhythms,
and spectral atmospheres. Each track feels like a fragment of an abandoned future, a lost reel of sound documenting a world
teetering on the edge of oblivion,” says Bernocchi.
Tracks such as ‘Lemur Agony’ and ‘Forgotten Utopias’ exist in an ever-changing continuum of harsh, irregular beats with sudden
shifts in experimental atmospheres, while ‘Permafrost’ and ‘Infective Carnations’ are unsettling, decadent electronic mutations.
‘Aborted Towns’ is more than just music – it is an architecture of sound, a ghostly residue of memories and echoes. The shifting
balance between claustrophobic tension and vast, desolate space invites the listener into a hypnotic, unsettling journey. It lingers,
seeps into the subconscious, and refuses to be forgotten.

SIGILLUM S have been exploring unknown territories among extreme electronics, fringe acoustics and occultist noise since 1985.
With an original line-up of Italian experimental electronic composers Eraldo Bernocchi, Paolo L. Bandera and Luca Di Giorgio,
throughout their 40-year gestation, the noise merchants have worked with musicians including Ain Soph, The Sodality, Gerstein,
Iugula-Thor, Out Of Body Experience, Bill Laswell, Zu, Crisis, Thomas Felhmann, Gudrun Gut, Toshinori Kondo, SH Fernando and
the Wordsoundcrew, Dive , Colin Edwin, sculptor Milo Sacchi, multimedia artist Petulia Mattioli and many others.
Having toured extensively throughout Europe and Canada in the early part of their career, the result has been an endless series of
evolution, from the droning ritualism and ethnic explorations of the late ‘80s through to the surreal science fiction soundtracks of the
‘90s, to the super deep complexity of the new millennium. SIGILLUM S have been constantly evolving. The current formation
consists of original members Eraldo Bernocchi and Paolo L. Bandera with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Bruno Dorella and
visual artist Petulia Mattioli.
On new album ‘Aborted Towns, The Deadly Silence Before Utopia’ SIGILLUM S continue to develop their own brand of post-
industrial audio investigations, employing sound as a tool for mapping the subconscious and a reconfiguration of cognitive
processes.
“With ‘Aborted Towns’ we tried once again to expand our sonic vision, pushing further into the realms of immersive, cinematic
sound design. I see dystopian cityscapes where decay and transformation collide in waves of shadowy textures, fractured rhythms,
and spectral atmospheres. Each track feels like a fragment of an abandoned future, a lost reel of sound documenting a world
teetering on the edge of oblivion,” says Bernocchi.
Tracks such as ‘Lemur Agony’ and ‘Forgotten Utopias’ exist in an ever-changing continuum of harsh, irregular beats with sudden
shifts in experimental atmospheres, while ‘Permafrost’ and ‘Infective Carnations’ are unsettling, decadent electronic mutations.
‘Aborted Towns’ is more than just music – it is an architecture of sound, a ghostly residue of memories and echoes. The shifting
balance between claustrophobic tension and vast, desolate space invites the listener into a hypnotic, unsettling journey. It lingers,
seeps into the subconscious, and refuses to be forgotten.

Il primo album live di CIGNO: 70 minuti di musica, un proiettile ed una lettera scritta di pugno.

Pubblicato esclusivamente da Dirt Tapes in cassetta.

A true masterpiece of dark ambient finally resurfaces in stunning new vinyl and CD editions!

Originally crafted by Cold Meat Industry in 1995, Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations is a defining work of sonic mysticism, now reborn through Rune Serpent Europa in a breathtakingly limited pressing.

This album is a cornerstone of the genre, an unparalleled journey through shadowy cathedrals, industrial ruins, and the vast chasms of the subconscious. From the opening moments, Peter Andersson conjures an atmosphere thick with sacred reverence and existential dread. Distant choirs echo like ghostly remnants of forgotten rituals, deep drones stretch into eternity, and mechanical whispers lurk in the periphery, weaving an intricate soundscape that feels both ancient and otherworldly. Each track is a carefully crafted meditation on silence and decay, where melancholic beauty and desolate ambiance merge into an experience that is as haunting as it is transcendental.

The album’s structure is impeccable, moving fluidly between solemn passages of minimalist sound design and dense, immersive sonic walls that envelop the listener. Tracks like Sephiroth and Euphrosyne feel like gateways to another dimension, drawing you deeper into Andersson’s unique vision of spiritual isolation and transformation.

Few albums capture the very essence of dark ambient as completely as Within The Depths Of Silence And Phormations. It’s a work that demands full immersion, headphones, darkness, and an open mind. Whether you’re a longtime devotee of the genre or a newcomer seeking the perfect entry point, this is an essential, timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and mesmerize nearly three decades after its creation.

From the moment the needle drops, listeners are drawn into the abyss of Peter Andersson’s haunting world, a realm of ethereal choirs, distant industrial echoes, and cavernous drones that feel as if they were pulled from the depths of forgotten cathedrals. This isn’t just music; it’s an immersive experience, a ritual, a descent into meditative oblivion.

This reissue also brings a luxurious 3CD Sublime edition, comes in a large 7" gatefold sleeve (Limited edition 500 copies) featuring an updated mix of the complete album, additional tracks and a second mastering of the original 1995 album, offering yet another dimension to the album’s haunting soundscapes. Whether you’re a longtime devotee of raison d’être or a newcomer to Andersson’s sonic universe, this release is an essential piece of the puzzle. With only 1100 copies spread across all formats, this is an opportunity that true collectors and fans of the genre cannot afford to miss.

Pythagoras, the new Pyramids album nine years in the making, is set for release in 2025 via avant-tastemakers The Flenser. Yet another daring study in genre synthesis, the band continues to push boundaries in both sound and aesthetic, blending jagged fragments of black metal and shoegaze as they have done since their influential 2008 Hydra Head Records debut, only this time adding the unconventional layers of reggaeton and neoperreo to both voice and rhythm. Named after the ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagoras represents the band’s ongoing commitment to innovation, and the perpetual juxtaposition of the delicate and the devastating, embracing complex musical structures and rhythms that both challenge and captivate the listener. At the heart of the album lies an intricate balance between aggressive blast beats and the syncopated pulse of reggaeton’s signature dembow rhythm—a concept born from founder Rich Loren Balling’s own immersion in both extreme music and pop genres.

• Previous releases on Hydra Head and Profound Lore Records

10th anniversary 2CD version of Touched, originally released on CD by Alien8 Recordings and LP by Conspiracy Records, now available again on Consouling Sounds with a bonus disc of demo versions of the full album, recorded at Commonwealth Studios in Toronto.

Quinto Sol was the brainchild of Faith & Disease keyboardist, the late Joaquin Tavares (d. 2006). Joaquin and co-founder Alfredo Feregrino sculpted a very brilliant "pre-Hispanic" ritual project that incorporated complex Mayan and Ancient symbolism woven into a percussive, dirge-like soundscapes. Tracks are culled from the studio and a "Day Of The Dead" live performance at the Seattle Art Museum. "Ollintonatiuh" also includes performances from F&D's Dara Rosenwasser, Eric Cooley and Joshua Furman while members of Quinto Sol. Bonus tracks include an alternate mix of the Tavares composition "Wallow" from F&D's CD Fortune His Sleep

    After "THE DISINTEGRATION OF SILENCE", marked as a continuation of the work between visual artist Stefano Gentile and Belgian ambient musician Dirk Serries, Dirk returns to Stefano's Silentes/13 label with a new album, entitled "DEFIANCE OF SELF". In the wake of its predecessor, Dirk worked on this album in January 2024 using his motherboard of pedals and an electric guitar to create this slightly darker and experimental album. Once again performed and recorded entirely in real-time, and embracing the willful character of some of his outboard pedal effects, Dirk allows them to lead direction of each piece. "DEFIANCE OF SELF" is alienating, expansive, utterly eerie and inventive, as the author continues to consolidate a new creative path that's clearly his own. Let yourself be absorbed in this dark realm of thematic soundscapes, accentuated by the somber and melancholic '80s style of Stefano Gentile's photography.

The idea behind "Methexis" is to take some of the foundational concepts of jazz such as interplay, timbral research and improvisation, and render them in a predominantly electronic context. The compositions were sketches, for example various modes of interactions and three modal macro-areas were indicated on the piece "Methexis", while "On Silent Haunches" is an improvisation for solo electric piano structured on the final four chords of the "Ladybird" standard, and so on, the pieces were constructed leaving each musician with endless possibilities for interpreting the music. Interaction was one of the underlying principles of the project and occurred on two levels: the first saw the musicians interpret the compositions, the second saw Borda edit, process and manipulate the recorded material depending on what each musician had played.

Black bile, in ancient Greek medicine, is one of the four humors that make up the human body and affect its existence. Specifically, black bile is the mood responsible for melancholy, anxiety and depression. “Atrabile” is aan album about depression in its different stages, from despair (“Koma”) to suffocation (“Atlas”), via total discouragement (“Achlýs”), anxiogenic obsession (“Knōsós”) and deviant perception of time (“Kairos”). The work is intended to be an aural representation of one of the greatest evils that has always plagued humanity.