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Back in stock - Extreme Metal and Dark music
On "Arete", NETHERBIRD return with their signature melodic black/death metal that has become their hallmark. It is deeply rooted in the Scandinavian underground legacy, yet delivered with a strong sense of feel and urgency, allowing these tracks to exude the confidence and songwriting prowess of a band at the peak of their craft. The album itself is the third installment of the trilogy that started on “The Grander Voyage” and continued on “Into the Vast Uncharted”. The journey has come to its completion with this album, where the very concept of Arete – the classic ideal of excellence – is scrutinized from various angles in these songs.
Repress with original cover art, double sided insert and A2 poster. Comes with 2 Kreator covers as bonus tracks: "Tormentor" and "Flag of Hate/Pleasure to Kill".
"... 1996's Triarchy of the Lost Lovers is RC's triumph and masterpiece. It is among the best extreme metal albums every made. Each song strikes a different chord inside the listener, making each song unique in delivery, yet the songs reign in the realm of the album. The drums especially the snare drum hit with a clear resonance. Though the guitars are low tuned for the Death/Black metal genre, they emit sound clearly and in the perfect space inside the open air of the album's production. At times Sakis nearly whispers and can be heard just as well as the loudest guitar. Though Rotting Christ are unquestionably an Extreme Metal group, playing the heaviest on Triarchy is not a primary goal, and hardly a secondary goal. The combination of distinctly heard guitar riffs that have the perfect tone and overdrive and the impeccable melody and sublime guitar harmony throughout makes the album pace at a nearly enchanting speed. Triarchy is one of the best extreme metal albums, and makes the case that this extreme genre of rock can not only be uncompromisingly heavy and brutal, but also uncompromisingly beautiful and artistic...."
2023 Edition
180g. black Vinyl
Songs talks about landscapes, cohabitation between man and nature, the music is deeply inspired by Cascadian black metal bands like Wolves in the Throne Room, Alda…
At times you might get the feeling that this is music being piped through from another time. It is music mercifully free of the tropes that trip us up and the trends that scratch on the grubby windows of the music scene.
‘Samoht Nara’ is music dedicated to the natural and listening to it feels like a rare, beautiful privilege.
Black polycarbonate CD in deluxe digisleeve printed on the rough side of the board.
[Incoming Transmission: 1999]
Amidst the cosmic echoes, a haunting scream reverberates through the vast expanse, picked up by the keen sonar of an orbiting satellite. Enter DARKSPACE, the triumvirate comprising of Wroth, Yhs & Zharaal, reaching out to the inhabitants of Earth. Categorically identified from ‘I’ to ‘III I’, their previous sonic transmissions have captivated humanity in the last decades since their inception.
[Broadcast: RELEASE – immediate delivery: 2023]
DARKSPACE establishes contact with the earthlings yet again - an extensive aural manifestation materializes. Seemingly emerging out of the depths of a stellar-mass black hole, an otherworldly journey through the cosmos presents itself. With an icy-cold embrace and psychedelic conductance, the mysterious figures present ‘Dark Space -II’, a singular album of atmospheric black metal beyond human comprehension. Fractal electronic samples slice through layers of extraterrestrial drones, manifesting an immersive experience defying the boundaries of the conventional black metal genre. Vocal transmissions, like whispers from the outer reaches, seamlessly interwoven in the chilling mix, add a haunting dimension to the celestial configuration.
Humans, prepare to embark on a voyage beyond the known realms. DARKSPACE invites you to submerge into the enigmatic voids of ‘Dark Space -II’, where the frontiers of reality dissolve, and the otherworldly traces of black metal resonate with unparalleled intensity.
DARKSPACE beckons you. Come explore the vast unknown.
[Broadcast: END]
[DARKSPACE latest release - 2024]
in deluxe Digipak with gold foil incl. 12-page booklet.
For over three decades, Tolis brothers Sakis and Themis have carved a blackened path through the metal world. Architects of the Hellenic black metal, ROTTING CHRIST have been blending histrionic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements for 35 years.
Now, the Greek metal legends present their 14th studio album: ‘Pro Xristou’. Translating to “Before Christ” in Greek, this album is a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who stood resilient against the Christian tide, safeguarding ancient values and knowledge. Dive deep into the legacies of figures like Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings through tracks such as "The Apostate" and "Ygdrassil".
‘Pro Xristou’ encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ's signature style - a melodic symphony with moments of unyielding harshness.
For fans of NIGHTFALL, MOONSPELL, SEPTICFLESH, PRIMORDIAL, VARATHRON.
Expertly transitioning between atmospheric Black Metal, Celtic Folk, and traditional Scottish sounds – the wildly exploratory music of SAOR knows no limitations and seeks out every opportunity to expand on its potential. On the band’s third full-length ‘Guardians’, mastermind Andy Marshall channels the Caledonian spirit and landscape into beautiful and vigorous music.
For fans of WINTERFYLLETH, PANOPTICON, AGALLOCH
