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This is a special offer for LYCIA die-hard collectors to buy all 3 vinyl color options at once, saving some money

3x 10" eps in three different colors!

THE NECROMANCER OF ROCK: THE ORIGINS OF DEATH SS (1977-1982) by Steve Sylvester with Gianni Della Cioppa.
    208 pages, paperback with french flaps, loaded with images from every phase of the band's early history. 

Gatefold 2LP (transparent green vinyl, 180g) with etching, printed inner sleeves and protection sleeve

new press coming on May 14

With their sophomore full-length, "Har", Romania's DORDEDUH have created a rare and unique metal record that defies easy categorisation, pushes boundaries, and offers something new and previously unheard. Guitarists and founders Edmond "Hupogrammos" Karban and Sol Faur aka Cristian Popescu were expected to deliver an album oscillating in the musical space between dark folk and black metal. And, while they did indeed draw from those sources, they also fearlessly incorporated electronic, gothic, rock, psychedelic, prog, and even pop elements without prejudice. It is not the first time that Hupogrammos and Sol Faur have been involved in creating an iconic album. Both had leading roles in composing of NEGURĂ BUNGET's masterpiece "Om", which essentially put Romania onto the map of heavy music. After splitting, the duo from the city of Timișoara founded DORDEDUH and delighted critics and fans alike with the EP "Valea omului" (2010) and debut full-length "Dar de duh" (2012). Beyond the obvious point of lyrics in the musical Romanian language, the native element also hides in DORDEDUH’s melodies and rhythms as well as in subtle touches of traditional instrumentation. DORDEDUH entrusted mixing and mastering to celebrated producer Jens Bogren, renowned for his singular approach and impact on the work of major artists including OPETH, DIMMU BORGIR, KATATONIA, MOONSPELL, DEVIN TOWNSEND, and IHSAHN. The Swede proved to be an excellent choice, and he brought this dark diamond to perfect brilliance. “Har” is a milestone – and not just for Romanian metal. DORDEDUH have taken an artistic quantum leap that promises to be recognized as one of the finest metal albums of the year.

Transparent red & black marbled 12" double vinyl (33rpm) in gatefold sleeve with sturdy, printed inner sleeves.
Limited to 750 copies worldwide!

WINDIR’s debut ‘Sóknadalr’ was released in 1997.
Whereas many bands take years to develop a signature sound, founding member Valfar knew the direction he wanted to take from the start.
One can immediately recognize the trademark Sognametal style from this cult classic, featuring the synth melodies combined with raw black metal, harsh and clean vocals, inspired by the sweeping views of the Sognefjord.

For fans of VREID, MISTUR, FALKENBACH, COR SCORPII

Silver & dark green marbled 12" double vinyl (33rpm) in gatefold sleeve with sturdy, printed inner sleeves.
Limited to 750 copies worldwide!

On WINDIR’s fourth and final full-length ‘Likferd’ (2003), many of the folk elements that characterized the band’s previous records were pushed to the background in favor of a stronger black metal influence.
The last record that Valfar wrote before he passed, ominously translated as ‘funeral’, marked a change to a much darker and brooding atmosphere. While ‘Likferd’ has mostly remained in the shadows of ‘Arntor’ and ‘1184’, it is an album that saw WINDIR mature and for that reason is another important chapter of the band’s legacy.

For fans of VREID, MISTUR, FALKENBACH, COR SCORPII

Crystal clear & white marbled 12" double vinyl (33rpm) in gatefold sleeve with sturdy, printed inner sleeves.
Limited to 750 copies worldwide!

Regarded today as a hallmark in the folk / viking black metal scene, the influence of WINDIR’s sophomore record ‘Arntor’ (1999) is not to be underestimated and can be easily compared to that of BATHORY.
The roots that put down with debut ‘Sóknadalr’ were strengthened with this album. Combining icy guitar riffs and building atmosphere with epic melodies, ‘Arntor’ is the album that introduced the band to an international audience and is widely recognized as an inspiration for many folk / pagan metal bands today.

For fans of VREID, MISTUR, FALKENBACH, COR SCORPII

Crystal clear & black marbled 12" double vinyl (33rpm) in gatefold sleeve with sturdy, printed inner sleeves.
Limited to 750 copies worldwide!

WINDIR’s third record ‘1184’ (2001) marked a stylistic change from its predecessor.
While the album is still very much rooted in black metal and heavily breathes atmosphere, Valfar and co-songwriter Hvall stared experimenting with electronic influences. Because of this, the album provoked mixed reactions upon its release.
Now, 20 years after its original release, ‘1184’ is seen as the album that pushed WINDIR to new creative heights and regarded by many fans as their absolute best.

For fans of VREID, MISTUR, FALKENBACH, COR SCORPII