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The Magus concluding Necromantia‘s chapter with the album “To The Depths We Descend…” -with which he honored his longtime collaborator Baron Blood who passed away so suddenly in 2019- found himself at a crossroads.

He had to choose between retiring after a long and successful musical career and charting a new path. He didn’t hesitate at all. He chose the hard way. Necromantia no longer exists, but the protagonist is here, on the ramparts, ready for new journeys in abyss. For a whole year he secluded himself from worldly affairs and devoted exclusively to the composition of “Vissodomontas“, which is the title that seals the debut album of his new project THE MAGUS.

“Vissodomontas” is an album that is meticulous down to its last detail. Every note, every riff & chorus, is not by chance where it was placed. Except El (Guitars) & Maelstorm (Drums) who make up THE MAGUS, a host of well-known musicians participated adding their personal touch (King Dude, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH), Hel Pyre (W.E.B.), Iraklis Gialatzides (SWAN CHRISTY) & Christos Antoniou (SEPTICFLESH) who did the arrangements for the live choir. At the same time, five graphic designers tackled the artwork of all formats and captured in an exemplary way on paper the nightmarish thoughts of The Magus. Finally, a special mention is needed for the amazing production, mixing & mastering, done at Pentagram Studio by George Emmanuel.

Red & Black Vinyl with printed inner sleeve (180 gr – 250 copies)

Step into the shadowy abyss of the "Undying Order Of The Black Flames", a captivating embodiment of eternal defiance and passion born from the ashes of unrelenting hatred. Paying homage to ancient medieval orders and the sacrilegious heretical currents that have persisted through the ages, providing a visceral connection to a time when rebellion thrived in the face of conformity.

Crafted meticulously, it's a bold statement for those who dare to embrace their individuality and stand against the mainstream. This creation transcends the notion of good production or the fleeting trends that plague the music industry today. Instead, it serves to preserve and revitalize the raw, untamed spirit of a flame that once burned brilliantly.

Embrace the darkness and let the "Undying Order Of The Black Flames" guide you on a journey through the echoes of history, empowering you to keep alive the fire that has long been forgotten.

Join us and affirm your allegiance to the shadowy flames of defiance.

Baltic Black Metal, for fans of Vreid, Windir, Burzum...

Recorded live 31.08.2024 at Obscure Selections Vol. 1, MeetFactory in Prague, Czech Republic.
Mixed and Mastered by Matti Kynsijärvi, Graphic Design: Kalle Pyyhtinen.

An amazing soundboard recording of their performance captured in Prague CZ.
A true testament to their live ritual power that conjures darkness from beyond human existence.
 

Tracks 11 & 12 from the demo "Traces" 1991.

Equinox was a black / death metal band from Florida, formed in 1992.Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Re-release of the sold out, legendary 1996 debut of Equinox which was mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel). The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus the 1995 Ep, Live in Orlando 1993 and The Anthem to the Moon demo 1993. 15 tracks in total.

Death metal band Eternal Dirge was formed in 1986 and released four demos and 2 full length albums. They played an early American style of death metal blended with Teutonic thrash, different to any other European death metal band of the time. Their second album from 1996 "Khaos Magick", showed a similar contempt for contemporary metal trends. There were no concessions to the more popular metallic sounds of that time; groove metal, melodic death metal, black metal. Eternal Dirge were a genuine band with their own sound. They made music that reflected their interests and Lovecraftian worldview. Khaos Magick is the most dark yet atmospherically album from their catalogue. Somewhere comparable to early Septic Flesh or Rotting Christ & Necromantia with the dark keyboard sounds and repetitive riffs or even Nocturnus. And of course the heavily rooted German Death and thrash metal influences

Black vinyl 

new pressing, January 2025, 194 copies on amber/brown colour-in-colour vinyl. 

Faidra is a Swedish Atmospheric/Orthodox Black Metal solo project that formed during late summer of 2019. The music is primarily inspired by Scandinavian Black Metal of the early 90s, with Burzum being perhaps the most prominent influence. The man behind Faidra has played in various bands of different genres since the late 90's, and for Faidra chose to keep his identity undisclosed in order to let the music speak for itself.

Limited editions  195 copies on blue/white galaxy vinyl, incl. gatefold cover and download.  

Bloodbark is a project of unknown origin made by an unknown number of people embracing that nature is the creator, storyteller and the artist behind it all. This idea sprouted with the 2018’s album Bonebranches, where no human presence tarnished the art. The human aspect remained hidden, covered by snow while nature and emotion sang across beautiful landscapes and whispered verses with melodies to every listener, so it welcomed them into its utterly cold embrace of winter to lull into a cozy and familiar slumber.

In the same vein Sacred Sound of Solitude banishes all humanity and captures the snow, spirits and creatures in a world that was born anew. And there, little stories form like snowflakes within forests and mountains to bring out majestic melodies intertwined with harsh winds and thundering avalanches. It dwells into emotional journeys of spirits, battles of elements and disintegration of living beings into eternal nature. While Bloodbark started as a perfect representation of the Majestic in Atmospheric Black Metal, it now evolved into a crisp, cold and yet more complex distinction of the Majestic. However, it does not stray too far from Atmospheric Black Metal but deepens its roots. All of this is accompanied by stunning photography of nature in winter and art that is not outsourced.

Full coloured cover with white inner jacket + Insert & A2 Poster. Limited to 150 copies on 12" Vinyl. Second Pressing