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• CRS001: Trist (Cze) - Zjitřená bolest Tape (Sold out)
  01 Říjen pod mlhou I 7:40
  02 Říjen pod mlhou II 5:53
  03 Čas... 6:56
  04 Na křídlech 3:40
  05 Trnový labyrint 11:37
  
  Total playing time: 35:46

  
  

  "Zjitřená bolest" gathers 3 so far unrevealed demo recordings originally written in 2005-2006: Říjen pod mlhou, Pustota and Trnový labyrint. They showcase the early stages of Trist before and right after the outstanding work of melancholy "Stíny" came out. Official pro-tape issue, 5 songs.

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  Pro-printed booklet and pro-printed cassettes. Cases are shrinkwrapped.

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  Released on August 23rd, 2008 with catalog number CRS001.
  Status: sold out.
  
• CRS002: Joyless (Nor) / Dekadent Aesthetix (Rom) - split 7" EP (Available: retail sale/selected trades/wholesale)
  Side A (Joyless):
  01 Shadow Spree 4:58
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Side B (Dekadent Aesthetix):
  01 Track 0 4:34
  02 Shiny Morning 2:10
  
  Total playing time: 11:42

  Also included is a Joyless sticker:
  
  

  • Band logo in gold metallic speckled ink printed on a black shiny background.
  • 100mm x 75mm (= 3.93" x 2.95") in size.
  • Printed on strong PVC material.

  
  

  Joyless is the misanthropic pop band (influenced by The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, The Doors, etc.) that gave room for experimentation to the members of Forgotten Woods.
  After 4 years the Joyless ones will return with a new album, better than ever, this time adding instruments like banjo and harmonica.
  "Shadow Spree" is rambunctious and cheerful without loosing the bleak, melancholy drained atmosphere we're used to.
  This split, among other ones, serves as a teaser of what is to come.
  
  "Dekadent Aesthetix is a metal band from Romania formed by Emi-on all instruments and Cosmin Viciu-vocals in the winter of 2008.
  Having deep roots in Black Metal, the band constantly incorporates diverse and contradictory musical elements to achieve eccentric sounds that are not supposed to have a special appeal to any music scene.
  The music production is totaly minimalist, absolutely independent, and extremely low budget. There is no support from others involved in the production. All the music, concept, sound, production is done exclusively by the band."
  
  This is the first release of Dekadent Aesthetix, only having recorded a demo album in 2008.
  "Track 0" is mostly acoustic guitar-driven while "Shiny Morning" is more metal based. These songs should also give a hint of what the mentioned unreleased/upcoming album will sound like.

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  Printed on full colour reverseboard cover with matte finish; including a full colour double-sided insert page and a Joyless sticker made of PVC.
  
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  Released on September 22nd, 2009 with catalog number CRS002.
  Status: available.

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• CRS003: Arizmenda (USA) - Within the Vacuum of Infinity... Tape (Sold out)
  

  Womb

  01 Those Beaten Paths Of Confusion 11:41
  02 Beyond The Shadows Of Emptiness & Nothingness 14:29
  03 Poison Yourself...With Thought 9:20
  
  

  Grave

  04 The Agents Of Transformation 8:31
  05 Drowning In The Pain Of Consciousness 8:30
  06 Deny The Disease Of Life 13:26
  
  Total playing time: 01:05:57

  Autistic stillbirth torn from the void of the Black Twilight horde.
  Poison for the mind.
  Venom for the soul.
  The subversion of self is found...
  Within the Vacuum of Infinity

  
  

  6 hymns, 66 minutes of intense irrational reality. Epidemy of disharmony, Black Twilight extremist worship.

  Technical details:
  Pro-printed booklet and pro-printed cassettes. Cases are shrinkwrapped.

  This tape is distributed in Europe and rest of world except for the USA by Dismal Cursings.
  Simultaneously Crepúsculo Negro (USA) released this album on tape as well for distribution in the USA.
  Both versions have the same music and artwork. The only difference is that this version has pro-printed cassettes (as you can see on the picture below); while the US version has a sticker on the cassettes instead and includes a patch.

  Status: sold out.
  
  
  Released October 12th, 2009 with catalog number CRS003.
  
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• CRS004: Absolutus (Bel) - Pugnare In Iis Quae Obtinere Non Possis Tape (Available)
  01 Abyssus Abyssum Invocat 03:53
  02 Sunt Verba et Voces Praetereaque Nihil 04:10
  03 Credo Quia Absurdum 04:24
  04 Ego Sum Qui Sum 05:26
  05 Damnat Quod Non Intelligunt 03:11
  06 Pugnare in iis Quae Obtinere Non Possis 04:10
  07 Decepimur Specie Recti 01:28
  08 Virgo Dei Genitrix 03:45
  09 Numen 02:41
  
  Total playing time: 00:33:08
  

  
  

  "Absolutus are a Belgian band shattering the shelter of the unconscious since in 2003. Their lyrical content deals primarily with nihilism, metaphysical journeys, eerie experiences and psychology inspired by writers such as E.M. Cioran and F. Nietzsche. Starting out as a traditional black metal entity, their absolution shifted towards a more aesthetical and experimental approach." - .A.E.R.
  
  New album clocking just over 33 minutes, however it requires much more time to absorb all the layers carefully composed into it. No wonder it took many years to materialize (among other reasons). Dissonance is key here (think Blut Aus Nord, Deathspell Omega,..) and it's well balanced with both dark ambient and metal parts. You will find a more matured band on here; check on youtube but get the tape to experience the full warm sound from your speakers.

  Technical details:
  Double sided, pro-printed booklet, black cassettes.

  Status: available.
  
  
  Released December 21st, 2015 with catalog number CRS004.
  
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• CRS005: Forgotten Woods (Nor) - As The Wolves Gather Tape (Available: retail sale/selected trades/wholesale)
  01 Eclipsed 6:26
  02 As The Wolves Gather 10:29
  03 In My Darkest Visions 8:44
  04 Winter 0:48
  05 Grip Of Frost 5:54
  06 Dimensions Of The Blackest Dark 7:12
  07 Svartedauden 1:49
  08 Through Dark And Forgotten Valleys 9:00
  
  Total playing time: 00:50:26
  

  
  

  While the repetitive riffing and screeching vocals of "As The Wolves Gather" may remind of Burzum, plenty of originality is to be discovered behind the raw, echoing sound. There are already traces to be found indicating how the band evolved to their next releases.

  Technical details:
  Double sided, pro-printed 4-page booklet including old band member pictures not published before.
  Pro-printed black cassettes with black cases.

  Status: available.
  
  
  Released October 12th, 2011 with catalog number CRS005.
  
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• CRS006: Forgotten Woods (Nor) - Sjel Av Natten Tape (Available: retail sale/selected trades/wholesale)
  01 Sjel Av Natten 11:15
  02 En Natt Med Storm Og Ravners Skrik 10:34
  03 Hvor Vinteren Rår 7:21
  
  Total playing time: 00:29:10
  

  
  

  With "Sjel Av Natten" Forgotten Woods went for a more melodic, almost jazzy approach. Let your mind fill with the darkness of Night and float in its sombre glory... With its 3 lengthy, ingenious songs this EP stands almost as strong or equal to the follow-up album "The Curse Of Mankind".

  Technical details:
  Double sided, pro-printed 4-page booklet including full-colour cover and all lyrics.
  Pro-printed white cassettes with ivory/off white cases.

  Status: available.
  
  
  Released October 12th, 2011 with catalog number CRS006.
  
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• CRS007: Forgotten Woods (Nor) - The Curse Of Mankind Tape (Available: retail sale/selected trades/wholesale)
  01 Overmotets Pris 12:08
  02 My Scars Hold Your Dreams 13:10
  03 The Starlit Waters / I, The Mountain 18:26
  04 With Swans I'll Share My Thirst 04:39
  05 Den Ansiktsløse 12:26
  06 The Velvet Room 11:07
  
  Total playing time: 01:11:58
  

  
  

  Their finest full-length which sets free feelings of seclusion and sadness; with addition of harmonica, influences from The Velvet Underground and poetlike lyrics. It is yet another step backwards towards the abyss. Search, and you'll find diamonds in this rosegarden!

  Technical details:
  Double sided, pro-printed 4-page booklet including old band member pictures not published before and all lyrics.
  Pro-printed black cassettes with black cases.

  Status: available.
  
  
  Released October 12th, 2011 with catalog number CRS007.
  
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• CRS005 + CRS006 + CRS007 wooden boxset (Sold out)
  
• CRS008: Dolorvotre (USA) - Dolorvotre Tape (Available: retail sale)
  01 Intro 01:32
  02 Brilliant Brightness 07:15
  03 D.M.T. 05:35
  04 Worship Black Twilight 04:54
  05 Interlude 01:16
  06 Treasure Of Sin 05:50
  07 Carrion Of Immorality 07:25
  08 L.S.D. 03:18
  09 Outro 01:26
  
  Total playing time: 38:31
  

  
  

  9 tracks of shamanistic rituals, summoned through ancient drugs fusing dialogue with gods of disharmony... Hypnotic howling hallucinations of Drug-induced kaos hymns from 2 Shamans of the Black Twilight Circle collective. Recorded on analogue 8-track cassette.
  First EU version produced with remastered sound like on CD version. Available worldwide.

  Technical details:
  Double sided, 2-colour, pro-printed 4-page fold-out booklet.
  Pro-printed black cassettes with silver on body print and clear cases.

  Status: sold out.
  
  
  Released March 29th, 2012 with catalog number CRS008.
  
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• CRS009: Arizmenda (USA) - Without Circumference Nor Center Tape (Sold out)
  

  Odes Of Prurience

  01 Endless Hunger And Pain... The Need To Feed 07:07
  02 Riders Of The Pale Horse... Crucifixion Of The Worm 09:07
  03 Tear You Out From Within... Tear You Out With My Sin 14:02
  
  

  Odes Of Satiation

  04 Virginity Without Breath... Touch Me 10:54
  05 Swallowing Seas Of Dirae... Smashing Vessels Spilling Thought 09:02
  06 Embrace Beauty In Your Arms... And Slit Her Throat 09:45
  
  Total playing time: 59:57
  

  
  

  Second full-length into the poisoned mind of Arizmenda. Drowning dissonance as only Arizmenda can summon. With total mastery of tones Arizmenda conjures a beast of twisted hate... Father of evil! Initiate disorder..."
  First EU version with improved sound. Available worldwide.

  Technical details:
  Double sided, full-colour, pro-printed 3-page booklet with glossy effect.
  Pro-printed red cassettes with black on body print and clear cases.

  
  Status: sold out.
  
  
  Released March 29th, 2012 with catalog number CRS009.
  
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  Acherontas (Gre / Ger)- Black Blood Ceremony

  [ New Era Productions 2014 ]

  9,00 EUR 7,50 EUR

  "Blood-chilling and top-quality live recording of the band’s 2014 gig in Arnhem, The Netherlands.
  Greatly capturing the atmosphere of ACHERONTAS' live performance, this record will be unleashed in a one-edition only print." - New Era Productions

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  Blood Red Fog (Fin) - Radiating Desolation

  [ AAP 2008 ]

  7,00 EUR 5,00 EUR

  Last copy.
  "Almost 30 minutes long EP. More straight-forward, stripped-down and rawer Black Metal than on the debut album." - AAP

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  Dekadent Aesthetix (Rom) - Dekadent Aesthetix

  [ GoatowaRex 2009 ]

  11,50 EUR 5,00 EUR

  "An "alive and kicking" record that captures both periods from the band's existence: the demo stage - that reflected furious avantgarde black metal tunes and the new period that brings a fresh sound, a mix of extreme metal with post-punk, alternative and electronica influences.
  11 tracks that will keep you constantly awake, switching moods, feelings and views: from insane screams to melodic and emotional songs, from heavy riffs to electronica, from orthodox folklore based blasphemy to atmospheric psychedelic sounds." - GoatowaRex

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  Forgotten Woods (Nor) - Sjel Av Natten

  [ Total Holocaust Records 2006 ]

  9,20 EUR 8,00 EUR

  "Truely one of Norways strongest Black Metal hordes and also one of those bands which has been an influence for several of bands. And for a very good reason. They have always had their own formula of making the Blackest of atmospheres come to life through their music. This album was released on a MCD in 1995 and has been sold out since a very long time. To honour this forgotten album I together with Forgotten Woods did plans for a re-issue which now is at hand. Featured on this album is the three original tracks as well as two previously unheard tracks which are taken from rehearsal tracks that has only been in the hands of the band previous to this. So no matter if you have the original copy of this or not, it's sure a worthy addition. The album comes also with totally reworked layout in a luxurious fold out booklet. Nothing more to add here really, a Black Metal classic that should not be overlooked." - Total Holocaust Records

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  Hekel (Hol) - Doodskou

  [ Heidens Hart 2011 ]

  7,00 EUR 6,00 EUR

  Last copy.
  "More than five years after the unholy pact to resurrect this demo was sealed, and 13 years after it's original recording, the official cd repress of Hekel their first and only demonstration cassette 'Doodskou', will finally be released soon. This 1998 demo of unhuman black metal, performed with painful vocals and pure evil out of this world, cloaked in a dark, hateful and spiritual aura, left a big impression on the Dutch underground, recorded in a time before internet-hypes, image-driven "black" metal kids and easy-listening pop metal. Only few bands still have this kind of dedication nowadays... After the 'Doodskou', Hekel dissapeared back into their forest, but in 2006 they emerged with their first full-length album 'De dodenvaart'." - Heidens Hart

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  Hypothermia (Swe) - Kaffe & Blod II

  [ Unjoy Art & Ritualia 2017 ]

  8,00 EUR

  "Following the idea of the 2008 demo, Kaffe & Blod II continues the intrinsic journey of solitude and forest wanderings translated into an intimate yet fragile sound that will make listeners think it was recorded together with the original 'Kaffe & Blod', instead of almost 9 years later. At the same time, it shows the beginning of a new era for Hypothermia, with a four piece line-up, introducing the first recordings of bass player Phil A. Cirone and drummer Santino van der Aa. Main man Kim Carlsson as well as Hans Cools take on guitars, while E.B. has offered her violin once more, as she did before on 'Svartkonst'. Recorded live in Brussels in the first week of January 2017, being mixed and mastered by ex-guitarist Johannes Abrahamsson, Hypothermia shows its very essence once more."

  Hypothermia (Swe) - Skogens Hjärta

  [ 2015 ]

  10,00 EUR

  Recorded live 2009 under the fullmoon at Häljareds Kvarn through Kim Carlsson, Johannes Abrahamsson and Richard Abrams.
  This was released independently and is one of the better "new era" releases so far.

  Hypothermia (Swe) - Självdestruktivitet Född Av Monotona Tankegångar III

  [ War Against Yourself 2017 ]

  10,00 EUR

  These are improvisations recorded in Norderåsen and Döviken during the sessions of Veins, Köld & Rakbladsvalsen in 2005 and 2006 through Kim & Nachtzeit.
  Comes in a nice 3-panel Digipack CD.

  Hypothermia (Swe) - Självdestruktivitet Född Av Monotona Tankegångar IV: Warakumbla

  [ Unjoy Art & Ritualia 2016 ]

  10,00 EUR

  Warakumbla is an ancient area surrounded by gravefields and stone monuments and the location where the song was composed over the course of several wanderings between the gateways to the dead.

  Lifelover (Swe) - Erotik DigiCD

  [ Osmose Productions 2016 ]

  10,00 EUR

  Nice digipack version with slightly different artwork but same front cover artwork.

  Lönndom (Swe) - Viddernas Tolv Kapitel

  [ Eisenwald 2010 ]

  11,80 EUR 8,00 EUR

  "After a longer time of creation the swedish duo returns with a complete acoustic album. 12 tracks that witness of great creative force and a wonderful, homogeneous and open-style album of rare beauty. A journey, an honest confession to nature and at the same time an escape from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life and modernity. The magic of folk is brought back by isolated and melancholic feelings reminding us our own evocative strength. Visions of thoughtful solitude evoke the melancholy of a lost time, turn back the wheel to forgotten ages. Listening to these songs is like seeing through the eyes of a northern-land wanderer: wide landscapes wearing the autumn colors, snow covered mountains under clear blue sky, endless horizons and feeling the warm hearths of grandfathers families. Dive into "Viddernas Tolv Kapitel" and experience a profound emotional journey !" - Eisenwald
  Folk / acoustic music. One half reminds of Johnny Cash while the other half reminds of Ulver era "Kveldssanger".

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  LVTHN (Bel) - The Spider Goddess

  [ Amor Fati Productions 2017 ]

  7,00 EUR

  ARACHNIDIA LILITH SHEMAMITHILIL AKKAWBISHIA ZACHALAYLA!
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  The vessel LVTHN ventures deeper into the Spheres of Madness on this MLP, all in honor of the Arachnid aspects of The Dark Mother. The Spider Goddess takes you on a 25 minutes long intense downward swirl into insanity.
  Mysterious line-up and known from previous releases on Fallen Empire Records.
  Comes on a digipack CD

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  Monads (Bel) - IVIIV

  [ Aesthetic Death 2017 ]

  9,00 EUR

  "Six years after their last release - the new Monads album 'IVIIV' will be released in December 2017.
  Expect a 50 minute masterpiece of melancholy, anguish and crushing heavy doom. Four odes to loss and the contemplation of those fragments of fading hope. Beautiful album." - Aesthetic Death
  With members of Kilte, Hypothermia, Trancelike Void, Omega Centauri, Cult Of Erinyes.
  Clearly a lot of effort was done in this album. Also found this quite bearable for people who are not used to listening to Doom Metal!

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  Mournful Congregation (Aus) - The June Frost

  [ Weird Truth Productions 2009 ]

  9,00 EUR 7,00 EUR

  "3rd full-length album of Australian mournful doom god. "Layered mournful melodies","Extremely slow rhythm", "Well-constructed song structures", their music is still on the same way of "The Monad Of Creation" album, but they expand their musical horizon a little bit. Emotional melodies become more emotional, majestic heavy riffs become heavier and heavier. This is another masterpiece of doom!!!!! On previous album, they deliver only 4 long songs but this time they deliver 8 songs mixing long songs and short songs including some instrumental tracks." - Weird Truth Productions
  
  "Doom ...Is For Those Whose Hearts Beat Slower"

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  Myrkr (Ire) - Offspring Of Gathered Foulness

  [ Drakkar Productions 2005 ]

  8,00 EUR 4,00 EUR

  Black Heathen Terror Propaganda limited to 1000 copies. Recommended!

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  Spiderpact (Fin) - Goatspeed Into Magenta Vacuum

  [ True Face Of Evil 2008 ]

  9,00 EUR 5,00 EUR

  Esoteric Rock / Ornamental Metal. There are probably various influences like Peccatum, Arcturus, Korova,...

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  Sterbend (Ger) - Dwelling Lifeless

  [ No Colours Records 2006 ]

  9,00 EUR 7,00 EUR

  Last copy.
  "The sickness of Silencer mixed with influences of Burzum. Recorded at Blue House Studio!" - No Colours Records
  Comes on a nice DigiCD format.

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  Toil (USA) - Obscure Chasms

  [ Ruin Productions 2008 ]

  9,00 EUR 5,00 EUR

  "7 hymns of dark, desolate black metal. For a journey that will take you deep, Deep down within chasms obscure. The nameless hosts of disease calling forth for the end of all things, We listen! We hear! We are DEATH!"
  (Un)known from some demos on Meurtre Noire and later a split with Prevalent Resistance (Fin). Without doubt the best album from 2007, now made available on CD.

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  Toil (USA) - Lullabies For Insects

  [ Rusty Axe Records / Graveless Slumber Records 2009 ]

  7,00 EUR 4,00 EUR

  "Obscure black metal from the middle from Appalachia. Dissonant dark black metal with some twangy dreamy qualities accompanied by demented screams and shrieks. Four tracks including a cover of The Cure's "Lovesong" on a specially designed CD - split release with Graveless Slumber records." - Rusty Axe Records
  29'59" lasting new MCD. This project is a well hidden gem from the US!

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  Tristram (Swe) - Tristram

  [ Down The Road Productions 2010 ]

  9,00 EUR 7,00 EUR

  "Alone, in a dark room, bereft of all hope. That's where Tristram is. Very hard to classify, Tristram brings you instrumental black/doom metal, mixed with elements of post-rock, dreamy acoustic rock and psychedelic music. Fans of Silencer (Swe) will love this, but every music lover needs this. Our first and probably our best release, Tristram's self-titled debut is essential. Comes in a jewel case with slipcase." - Down The Road Productions
  
  (The first release of the CD-label Cold Devotion, subdivision of Down The Road Productions. Both are run by the owner of the already known tape-label Insikt, which now also is a subdivision of Down The Road Productions.)

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  Wither (Aus) - Wither

  [ Turannum 2008 ]

  7,00 EUR 4,00 EUR

  Last copy.
  "Experience the haunting presence of Wither. Bleak and Depressive Black Funeral Doom with an unique atmosphere and distinguished Ambience. Grand malice perfectly served for your sorrow. Known from their split 12" MLP last year with Worship on Painiac Records." This is the MCD containing additional intro and outro tracks not available on the 7" version.

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  Woods Of Infinity (Swe) - Ljuset

  [ Total Holocaust Records 2005 ]

  9,00 EUR 6,00 EUR

  "One of this years finest outputs. Ljuset kicks off right after the album "Hejdå". As Melkor of Woods of Infinity himself stated. "Ljuset is our plunge into the unknown, a natural development for unnatural minds, severing the ties of what were and setting sail for the light at the horizon". 11 new tracks, including a new recorded version of "Summon the lord of blasphemy". Words fall short when you are opening your mouth towards this twisted masterpiece. Comes with 16 page full colour booklet. With paintings drawn by D-778 of Ritual of the cloven Hoof. Extra-ordinary (unorthodox) paintings, only body fluids have been used in order to produce his paintings. All lyrics are on Swedish (as always) except for "S.T.L.B" and "Across the fields of forever" which is an Edge of Sanity cover, and also some minor parts of some tracks are spoken/sung in English. A mad mans wet dream." - Total Holocaust Records

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• Vinyl
  • 12" LP

    Black Crucifixion (Fin) - Promethean Gift

    [ SoulSeller Records 2007 ]

    14,00 EUR 7,00 EUR

    Black Crucifixion began in 1991, featuring Forn (vocals) and Blacksoul (guitar) with Beherit members Sodomatic Slaugther (drums) and Wennström (bass) joining them.
    "Promethean Gift" was recorded in 1992 and came out in 1993, presenting metal that, like Bathory, Celtic Frost, Samael, Beherit (Drawing Down The Moon), Tiamat and Necromantia, reaches beyond the boring monotony of less talented bands.
    This is the full-length special edition of this 4-song EP. Previously unreleased bonus material:
    - Suomi Finland Saatana (studio track 1996)
    - Black Crucifixion (demo 1991)
    - Death Water (demo 1993)
    - Flowing Downwards (live 1993)

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    Vermeth (Fra) - Suicide Or Be Killed!

    [ Drakkar Productions 2008 ]

    13,00 EUR 8,00 EUR

    "Black Legion Metal - Chris Moyen cover art! Seven years after... A new obscurity arises from Lord Belth's Rim's satanic mind. What to expect ? Nothing more than a new manifestation of the Black Legions anti-human spirit, still the same after all these years. After a short horrific and ritualistic intro,you go back in time. In time when Black-Metal was a horrible manifestation of Evil. When Black-Metal wasn't for everyone's ears.When it was hated by most people. Like in 1990. Or better, in 1985. It's no surprise that one of these years' trademark album : BATHORY's The Return, has left its mark on VERMETH's current work. Think of more thrashy, dynamic songs that reek evilness on each note. Open your ears on the opening track or "Malediction" for example ! Or the solo on "Necromancer" that sounds like those on the timeless Under The Sign Of The Black Mark. However, improved compositions and playing - a real drummer is present now, don't make these songs an easy and joyful listening. Nor is this album another "old-school" album. This album doesn't aim at being original, yet it is unique. Like all Black Legions releases were. The older demons still haunt your nightmares. And VERMETH may turn them into grim reality." - Drakkar Productions

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    Fleurety (Nor) - Ingentes Atque Decorii Vexilliferi Apokalypsis

    [ Aesthetic Death Records 2009 ]

    6,00 EUR 4,00 EUR

    Last copy.
    ""Ingentes Atque Decorii Vexilliferi Apokalypsis" features the first new recordings by Fleurety since 1998. This band from Ytre Enebakk, Norway, has been hailed as one of the originators of the style that has lately come to be known as avant-garde metal, a status earned through their albums "Min Tid Skal Komme" (1995) and "Department of Apocalyptic Affairs" (2000) - plus the EP "Last-Minute Lies" (1997). The songs featured on "Ingentes Atque Decorii Vexilliferi Apokalypsis" are re-recordings of material from the early nineties. The song "Descent into Darkness" was first featured on Fleurety's first and only demo, "Black Snow" (1993). As this song did not fit in with the rest of the material on the debut album, it was never properly recorded - until now. This new recording features guest drummer Hellhammer and guest bassist Necrobutcher, both well known from the legendary black metal band Mayhem. Vocals are performed by Runhild Gammelsæter, also known from bands such as Thorr's Hammer, Khlyst and Sunn O))). The second song, Absence, is a remake of a track Fleurety recorded exclusively for the compilation album "Blackend Vol. 1" (1995). This recording also features the bass work of Plenum (Virus, Audiopain) and the drum work of Bjeima (Delirium Bound, Swarms). Both songs show the more traditional metal side of Fleurety, with an old school grimness not heard from the band since the "A Darker Shade of Evil" 7" EP (1994). But beware! There are also indulgent leaps into disco noise territory. The cover artwork has been made by Trine & Kim Design Studio. The record is pressed on heavy duty white vinyl and - Hey! - there is a sticker somewhere inside the sleeve as well. This release is the first in a series of new Fleurety recordings only available on vinyl. The next release "Summon the Beasts" - the first with brand new Fleurety material since 2000 - can be expected in early 2010." - Fleurety

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    Funeral Winds (Hol) - Sekhmet

    [ New Era Productions 2015 ]

    5,00 EUR 4,00 EUR

    "After over eight years of silence, a new stab in the heart by Dutch cult horde Funeral Winds. Two new tracks, 4-sided inlay, limited edition." - New Era Productions

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    CRS002 Joyless (Nor) / Dekadent Aesthetix (Rom) split (with sticker)

    [ Dismal Cursings 2009 ]

    5,90 EUR 4,00 EUR

    Joyless is the misanthropic pop band (influenced by The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, The Doors, etc.) that gave room for experimentation to the members of Forgotten Woods.
    After 4 years the Joyless ones will return with a new album, better than ever, this time adding instruments like banjo and harmonica.
    "Shadow Spree" is rambunctious and cheerful without loosing the bleak, melancholy drained atmosphere we're used to.
    This split, among other ones, serves as a teaser of what is to come.
    
    "Dekadent Aesthetix is a metal band from Romania formed by Emi-on all instruments and Cosmin Viciu-vocals in the winter of 2008.
    Having deep roots in Black Metal, the band constantly incorporates diverse and contradictory musical elements to achieve eccentric sounds that are not supposed to have a special appeal to any music scene.
    The music production is totaly minimalist, absolutely independent, and extremely low budget. There is no support from others involved in the production. All the music, concept, sound, production is done exclusively by the band."
    
    This is the first release of Dekadent Aesthetix, only having recorded a demo album in 2008.
    "Track 0" is mostly acoustic guitar-driven while "Shiny Morning" is more metal based. These songs should also give a hint of what the mentioned unreleased/upcoming album will sound like.
    
    Printed on full colour reverseboard cover with matte finish; including a full colour double-sided insert page and a Joyless sticker made of PVC.

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• Tape

  CRS004: Absolutus (Bel) - Pugnare In Iis Quae Obtinere Non Possis

  [ Dismal Cursings / .Abstruse.Eerie.Radiance. 2015 ]

  4,00 EUR 3,75 EUR

  "Absolutus are a Belgian band shattering the shelter of the unconscious since in 2003. Their lyrical content deals primarily with nihilism, metaphysical journeys, eerie experiences and psychology inspired by writers such as E.M. Cioran and F. Nietzsche. Starting out as a traditional black metal entity, their absolution shifted towards a more aesthetical and experimental approach." - .A.E.R.
  
  New album clocking just over 33 minutes, however it requires much more time to absorb all the layers carefully composed into it. No wonder it took many years to materialize (among other reasons). Dissonance is key here (think Blut Aus Nord, Deathspell Omega,..) and it's well balanced with both dark ambient and metal parts. You will find a more matured band on here; check on youtube but get the tape to experience the full warm sound from your speakers.
  
  Double sided, pro-printed booklet, black cassettes.

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  Ancestors (USA) - Demo II

  [ Tour De Garde 2009 ]

  4,00 EUR 3,60 EUR

  "Powerful, raw and devastating primitive Black Metal, highly recommended!"
  "The second demo of the New York based Ancestors. This cassette is very short but incredibly intense. Ancestors offers an ultra raw, harsh and straight to the point recording that shall please all fanatics of digital violence." - Tour De Garde
  Black Metal project by Noise artist Mark McCoy (Charles Bronson, Failures, etc.). Fans of Ildjarn (Nor) should get this at any cost.

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  Chthonic Cult (Pol) - I Am The Scourge Of Eternity

  [ Iron Bonehead Productions 2015 ]

  4,00 EUR 3,80 EUR

  Polish Death Metal.

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  Decision At Sundown (Ger) - Through Waters

  [ Choirs Of Delusion 2009 ]

  4,00 EUR 3,00 EUR

  "Through Waters" is the debut EP of the German project Decision at Sundown, solely run by pw. A few might recognise the name since he already did intro and outro ambientscapes for the German Dark Metal band Isolation. After having been recorded back in 2007 already, this marks the first self-contained appearance in music history for DaS. "Through Waters" takes you on an instrumental journey of doom metal heaviness mixed with organic ambient sounds. Wait... doom / ambient projects are quite common nowadays, right? Unfortunately alot of those sound like the band realized while recording that their instruments weren't tuned so they got bored and simply put them down without switching them off nor stopping the recording. But Decision at Sundown is far from that, trust me! These 20 minutes form a wholistic monolith out of its different aspects, which must be experienced. Because of that, chosing a sample was unthankful business and therefore I can only advice you to judge this record as a whole. If you are by any chance into crushing doom riffs and darkest ambient soundtextures get your ticket and enjoy the ride!"

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  Forgotten Woods (Nor) : CRS005 + CRS006 + CRS007

  [ Dismal Cursings 2011 ]

  14,40 EUR 11,00 EUR

  Special offer, combination of these 3 Dismal Cursings releases:

  CRS005 Forgotten Woods (Nor) - As The Wolves Gather Front side picture  Back side picture
  CRS006 Forgotten Woods (Nor) - Sjel Av Natten Front side picture  Back side picture
  CRS007 Forgotten Woods (Nor) - The Curse Of Mankind Front side picture  Back side picture

  CRS005 Forgotten Woods (Nor) - As The Wolves Gather

  [ Dismal Cursings 2011 ]

  4,80 EUR 3,80 EUR

  While the repetitive riffing and screeching vocals of "As The Wolves Gather" may remind of BURZUM, plenty of originality is to be discovered behind the raw, echoing sound. There are already traces to be found indicating how the band evolved to their next releases.
  Comes with double sided, pro-printed, 4-page booklets which include old band member pictures not published before, as well as pro-printed cassettes (black cassette, black case).

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  CRS006 Forgotten Woods (Nor) - Sjel Av Natten

  [ Dismal Cursings 2011 ]

  4,80 EUR 3,80 EUR

  With "Sjel Av Natten" Forgotten Woods went for a more melodic, almost jazzy approach. Let your mind fill with the darkness of Night and float in its sombre glory... With its 3 lengthy, ingenious songs this EP stands almost as strong or equal to the follow-up album "The Curse Of Mankind".
  Comes with double sided, pro-printed, 4-page booklets which include old band member pictures not published before, as well as pro-printed cassettes (white cassette, ivory case). All lyrics are included as well.

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  CRS007 Forgotten Woods (Nor) - The Curse Of Mankind

  [ Dismal Cursings 2011 ]

  4,80 EUR 3,80 EUR

  Their finest full-length which sets free feelings of seclusion and sadness; with addition of harmonica, influences from THE VELVET UNDERGROUND and poetlike lyrics. It is yet another step backwards towards the abyss. Search, and you'll find diamonds in this rosegarden!
  Comes with double sided, pro-printed, 4-page booklets which include old band member pictures not published before, as well as pro-printed cassettes (black cassette, black case). All lyrics are included as well.

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  Hekel (Hol) - Rehearsal 2005

  [ Heidens Hart 2010 ]

  4,00 EUR 3,80 EUR

  Last copy!
  Rehearsal not available before containing tracks from the debut album with a more primitive and to some perhaps better suitable sound (like the "Doodskou" demo).
  Limited edition, released on pro tape. No samples.

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  Hypothermia (Swe) - Kaffe & Blod II Tape (black)

  [ Unjoy Art & Ritualia 2017 ]

  5,20 EUR

  "Following the idea of the 2008 demo, Kaffe & Blod II continues the intrinsic journey of solitude and forest wanderings translated into an intimate yet fragile sound that will make listeners think it was recorded together with the original 'Kaffe & Blod', instead of almost 9 years later. At the same time, it shows the beginning of a new era for Hypothermia, with a four piece line-up, introducing the first recordings of bass player Phil A. Cirone and drummer Santino van der Aa. Main man Kim Carlsson as well as Hans Cools take on guitars, while E.B. has offered her violin once more, as she did before on 'Svartkonst'. Recorded live in Brussels in the first week of January 2017, being mixed and mastered by ex-guitarist Johannes Abrahamsson, Hypothermia shows its very essence once more."

  Hypothermia (Swe) - Kaffe & Blod II Tape (red)

  [ Unjoy Art & Ritualia 2017 ]

  5,20 EUR

  "Following the idea of the 2008 demo, Kaffe & Blod II continues the intrinsic journey of solitude and forest wanderings translated into an intimate yet fragile sound that will make listeners think it was recorded together with the original 'Kaffe & Blod', instead of almost 9 years later. At the same time, it shows the beginning of a new era for Hypothermia, with a four piece line-up, introducing the first recordings of bass player Phil A. Cirone and drummer Santino van der Aa. Main man Kim Carlsson as well as Hans Cools take on guitars, while E.B. has offered her violin once more, as she did before on 'Svartkonst'. Recorded live in Brussels in the first week of January 2017, being mixed and mastered by ex-guitarist Johannes Abrahamsson, Hypothermia shows its very essence once more."

  Kailash (Ita) - Kailash

  [ Choirs Of Delusion 2009 ]

  3,80 EUR 3,00 EUR

  "The self-titled debut album by the Italian avantgarde black metal band Kailash first saw the light of day in 2006, on a cdr released by the Italian label Traceroeuno. A year later Paradigms Recordings from England printed a limited run of professional CDs. After listening to this great piece of art, we were happy to join ranks with these labels and do our share of supporting this album by doing the cassette version. Drawing influences from (progressive) rock and metal, black metal of course and even classical music Kailash brew their very own brand of modern extreme metal. Seldomly I have heard blastbeats and harsh vocals melt so perfectly together with jazzy, progressive moments, which even feature the use of a saxophone. Forget all those bands who try to pump every possible element into their metal and end up either like a sampler or a teenager's drug experiment gone wrong. This very band doesn't sound anything like that. While Kailash reminded me instantly of Ved Buens Ende and also of later Ulver or Code, it is a miracle to me, why this release didn't get more of the attention it deserves in my opinion. To everyone who consideres himself a fan of modern black metal with intelligent arrangements and progressive elements, I can only raise my voice to say: "Do not ignore this great album!" - Choirs Of Delusion

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  Lycus (USA) – Chasms

  [ Graceless Recordings 2016 ]

  4,00 EUR

  "Oakland, CA quartet LYCUS return with Chasms, an intensely powerful and emotive masterpiece of funereal doom metal. Recorded at Atomic Garden Studios with producer Jack Shirley and featuring art from celebrated Italian mastermind Paolo Girardi (Inquistion, Bell Witch), Chasms is four immense tracks of deep, unbridled gloom. Complete with massive clean / bellowing vocal arrangements, atmospheric cello accompaniments, and enormous compositions, LYCUS have created another mournfully expressive work of timeless doom.
  Officially licensed from Relapse in an edition of 150 copies." - Graceless Recordings

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  Saritap (Bul) – Sorcerers Of The Seven Gods

  [ Iron Bonehead Productions 2015 ]

  4,00 EUR

  Demo of Sorcerous Black Metal.

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  Siaskel (Chi) - Haruwen Airen

  [ Graceless Recordings 2016 ]

  4,00 EUR

  "Siaskel rise from Chile with a wretched 7 track album of pure South American terror. Haruwen Airen (translation: Territorial Invasion) is wrought with varying influences from the entire spectrum of the Metal Of Death promising an ever interesting listening experience. The band uses Spanish and the 'Ona' language: the language of the Selk'nam, an indigenous people in the Patagonian region of southern Argentina and Chile, including the Tierra del Fuego islands. "Haruwen Airen" boasts a ferocity and honesty lost in so many of today's South American acts." - Graceless Recordings

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  Slaegt (Den) - Beautiful And Damned

  [ Iron Bonehead Productions 2016 ]

  4,00 EUR

  Nice mixture of Black / Thrash Metal (called Black Heavy Metal by the band).

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  Todesstoß (Ger) - Spiegel Der Urängste

  [ Levertraan ]

  4,00 EUR

  Remastered, very limited cassette of this absolutely sick, surreal EP including bonus track "Eisoptrophobie" and 2 instrumental tracks.
  Nice booklet with new artwork, folding out to an A4 poster/lyrics sheet!

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  Veiled (USA) - Omniscient Veil

  [ Iron Bonehead Productions 2015 ]

  4,00 EUR

  US Black Metal (demo).

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  Vircolac (Ire) - Codex Perfida

  [ Iron Bonehead Productions 2014 ]

  4,00 EUR

  Death Metal (demo).

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• Merchandise
  • Clothing

    Joyless (Nor) - Logo Girlie (white version, size M/38)

    [ Self-released 2008 ]

    14,80 EUR 10,00 EUR

    Black logo on white background. High quality, 100% cotton. Very last pieces!

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  • Magazine

    Kaleidoscope #8

    [ A. Klemi 2010 ]

    4,40 EUR 3,00 EUR

    "After the dwellings with The Serpent Bearer, Kaleidoscope stands again on its own feet and takes a glance to a controversial genre - avant-garde (black) metal has always divided opinions, although the musical field is nowadays wider than ever. Here are ten views on the topic:
    Triptykon (= post-Celtic Frost) (Swi), Fleurety (Nor), Austere (Aus), Altar Of Plagues (Ire), Crooked Necks (= post-Frail) (USA), Black Majesty (Nor), Crystalline Darkness (Por), Coldworld (Ger), Saros (USA). An article "Vanguards of dark art" with Alcest (Fra), Hateful Abandon (post-Abandon & Basilisk) (UK) and In The Woods (Nor)...
    
    So expect 48 pages of thoughts, musical journeys and artistic freedom."
    One of the few still interesting printed zines around in my opinion.

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  There is no guarantee on how fast the items will be in stock as this obviously depends on the other party that will deliver them. Please refrain from asking when your items will be in stock too often. I'll get back to you as soon as everything is available.

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Bands

Distribution channels

• Europe
  • Northern Europe
    AAP (Ahdistuksen Aihio Productions) (Fin)
    Aetergap Productions (Swe)
    Descending Towards Damnation (Fin)
    Fossbrenna Creations (Nor)
    Hammer Of Hate (Fin)
    Kaleidoscope Zine (Fin)
    Nordvis Produktion (Swe)
    Northern Heritage (Fin)
    Terratur Possessions (Nor)
    The Sinister Flame (Fin)
    Werewolf Records (Fin)
    
  • Western Europe
    Abstruse Eerie Radiance (Bel)
    Aesthetic Death Records (UK)
    Ancien Culte (Fra)
    Drakkar Productions (Fra)
    Heidens Hart (Hol)
    Osmose Productions (Fra)
    Soulseller Records (Hol)
    Those Opposed Records (Fra)
    Todestrieb Records (UK)
    
  • Central Europe
    Devoted Art Propaganda (Pol)
    Eisenwald (Ger)
    Fog Of The Apocalypse (Ger)
    No Colours Records (Ger)
    Tanhu Records (Hun)
    Ván Records (Ger)
    W.T.C. Productions (Ger)
    
• America
  AJNA (USA)
  Crepúsculo Negro (USA)
  CW Productions (USA)
  Final Agony Records (USA)
  Forever Plagued Records (USA)
  Hospital Productions (USA)
  Hypothermic Records (USA)
  Klaxon Records (USA)
  Ominous Domain (USA)
  Rhinocervs (USA)
  Rusty Axe Records (USA)
  Tour De Garde (Can)
  
• Asia
  Miasma Records (Jap)
  Weird Truth Productions (Jap)
  
• Australia
  GoatowaRex (Aus)
  

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