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"Mente Captus" is Latin for "captured in the mind" (from which the Italian term "mentecatto" is derived), an expression used by the Romans to refer to a person with limited ability to act due to mental infirmity. Today, it is mostly used in an extended and generic sense (similar to "foolish," "senseless," or "stupid") as an insulting or contemptuous title or severe reprimand. The album's title encapsulates the central concept of the album: each song, in its own way, explores different human follies, both big and small. Madness can manifest in imposing forms like war or in daily dependencies, such as excessive and compulsive smartphone use. Although the term is commonly associated with people of low social status, "mentecatti" are not just individuals marginalized in society; often, the true "mentecatti" are those who hold power. Their madness has the power to inflict considerable harm on a social, political, and environmental level, compromising the balance and stability of humanity as a whole. These powerful "mentecatti," driven by unbridled ambition and selfish interests, can cause inequalities, conflicts, exploitation of natural resources, and environmental destruction. The title "Mente Captus" thus represents a critical reflection on the nature of human follies and how they are conceived and misclassified, subservient to the ever-increasing ego of humanity, reverberating in every aspect of our existence.
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies.
Official reissue of the 2 cult demotapes of this insanely fast thrash horde hailing from Sicily!
- "Mass genocide" (1987)
- "Live into the crematorium" (1986)
One of the many underrated gems of the Italian death-core scene of the 80s, not far from the maniacally fast style of their fellow countrymen Schizo but recommended even to fans of the golden years of Cogumelo Rec.! An incendiary holocaust of blasting speeds and vitriolic riffs for a radical and aggressive thrash assault that also harkens back to the faster hardcore of that era. For the first time on vinyl (forget the unofficial, bad-sounding lathe cut 10"s that came out a few months ago) remastered from the best sound sources in existence and finally giving these incredible recordings the proper quality-treatment. Includes an insert with photos, flyers and scans of the original demos.
300 edition CD comes in a beautiful matte 6 panel digipak with artwork by Simon Heath
Alphaxone present us a dark space ambient album filled with layered drone and harmonic textures that takes us deep into unexplored alien worlds
Recommended for fans of space ambience and deep atmospherics
Dead Melodies returns with the immersive interdimensional sci-fi odyssey, The Aberration of Time and Space. An atmospheric journey of haunting choirs, ethereal droning synths and futuristic sound design.
"Right there before his very eyes was a window into another version of reality; like a looking-glass only looking back upon himself basking in the triumph of succeeding in his life's work. The collider beeped again and another window appeared; now looking upon a new version of himself, but in this world, the experiment had failed. With each beep, another window appeared, each time revealing further, more extreme divergences and with each new world the windows grew in size."
Excerpt from Booklet
2024 edition, completely reworked graphics and layout
Double CD digipak with booklet
2024 Reissue: gatefold with 8 pages book, completely reworked graphics and layout
Trans green vinyl
2024 Reissue in digipak with completely reworked booklet!
– Glass mastered CD housed in matte varnish 6-panel Digipack
– Limited to 200 copies
Clear vinyl in gatefold cover limited to 1200 copies.
The black metal year 2024 starts with a bang. The new Inquisiton album entitled Veneration Of Medieval Mysticism And Cosmological Violence will be released in January.
13 furious, unholy and fast tracks full of pure Black Metal.
Stripped of theatric(k)s, Sarkom's Demo 2004 is a must-have for any true fan of second-wave Black Metal. But act fast, for this release is a one-time pressing! No digital release and no represses!
Dive into the infernal abyss of Sarkom, the legendary Norwegian Black Metal entity hailing from the dark heart of Oslo. Formed in 2002, Sarkom has been a relentless force in the underground metal scene, carving their path with uncompromising ferocity.
In 2004, Sarkom unleashed their debut demo, a savage proclamation that True Norwegian Black Metal is not only alive but thriving! With crispy, strangulating strings, relentless skin-pounding, and devilish lyrical formulations, Sarkom's Demo 2004 delivers an auditory assault like no other.
Drawing inspiration from the raw violence of Gorgoroth's Pentagram and infusing it with the epicene essence of early Kampfar, Sarkom crafts a unique, dark, and crushing sonic landscape
