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VEMOD are by no means an average band. The Norwegians exist in the liminal spaces and the crossroads of places. The trio has chiselled their sophomore full-length "The Deepening" from the same sonic granite that its predecessor "Venter på stormene" came from over a decade ago. This bedrock is found in Namsos, where VEMOD were conceived as a lifelong passion project at the turn of the century by then 12-year old Jan Even Åsli. The nearest big city is Trondheim where the fiercely individual local Nidrosian black metal scene, which refers to the city's original name, provided VEMOD with its first point of musical reference as embodied by the first demo "Kringom fjell og skog" (2004).

When the Norwegians reemerged seven years later with both the track "Moestæ Qverelæ" on a split-single and the demo "Vinterilden" in 2011, they had considerably changed. The trio had taken a step outside by strengthening elements that have already been present before: a sprinkle of the majesty reminding of early IN THE WOODS..., a dash of melancholia, and a knife tip of introvert contemplation among a wide range of emotional and vivid sonic imagery. VEMOD's musical transition finds comparable parallels in the development of French brothers-in-spirit ALCEST even though there was no direct influence flowing either way. In hindsight, the Norwegians also pioneered such currently popular styles such as blackgaze and post-black metal, although they never subscribed to either. With their debut full-length "Venter på stormene" just a year later in 2012, VEMOD opened their music to new places: A mind-blowing performance at the prestigious Beyond the Gates festival in 2013 and the legendary special show within the national treasure of the Vigeland Mausoleum at Oslo's Inferno Festival 2014 cemented VEMOD's excellent reputation even across the Atlantic.

Now, "The Deepening" arrives with a different production, which resulted in a changed overall tone compared to earlier works and the Norwegians also reached out and tapped into new stylistic strata adding further elements to their sound. Even the lyrical themes running through "The Deepening" tell of change, transience, transformation, and growth. "The Deepening" offers an opportunity to look past long held beliefs and comforting illusions. At the crossroads of VEMOD's second album at this point in space and time waits a deepening understanding of their musical world.

Debut album, first press version. Title stylized in allcaps as GAUZE.
Comes in a special package with a lyrics booklet and an image booklet, a red-coloured disc and a postcard for a lottery, where premium goods such as the Gauze LP could be won.

Darkness is falling. A cold wind blows from the snow-covered Carpathians, making the windows rattle and the corners of the house creak. Something is coming, eyes flashing red in the night and its footprints filled with grave dirt. What nocturnal terror is this? Why, it’s the arrival of the long-awaited third album by The Coffinshakers, folks.

While most bands quickly lose the spark, The Coffinshakers have stayed relevant – eternal like the undead. Though humor is their hallmark, there is also poignancy and something genuinely spine-tingling in their rugged, melancholy ballads. And this new offering shows them at the height of their baleful, campy power. They truly are a band that ages like fine wine – although vampires, of course, never drink… wine.

Much will be familiar to dedicated fans. Rob’s trademark malevolent chuckles still reverberate with sardonic glee, the deep rumble of his voice continuing to send all yellow-bellies hiding behind the barn. At the same time, his vocals have gained in both power and subtleness. The same goes for the guitar, bass, and drum work, now incorporating a broader array of classic Americana influences. These unholy badmen have drunk the blood straight from the neck of the authentic country, bluegrass, folk and other rootsy music of inbred US backwaters – and it has made their fangs sharper than ever.

And though The Coffinshakers still ride forth with tongue firmly planted in cheek, there is a new apocalyptic urgency to their third offering. From the marching drums of the desolate “Graves, Release Your Dead” to the echoing vocals of “River of Souls” and the cathartic cataclysm of “Down in Flames”, it all forebodes the imminent end of the whole dirty enchilada of existence. The band’s flippancy comes with a genuinely unsettling kernel of darkness – and black humor is always the most satisfying. Vampires may not cry, but we all know they laugh wickedly as they rise from the bone orchard.

Darkness is falling. A cold wind blows from the snow-covered Carpathians, making the windows rattle and the corners of the house creak. Something is coming, eyes flashing red in the night and its footprints filled with grave dirt. What nocturnal terror is this? Why, it’s the arrival of the long-awaited third album by The Coffinshakers, folks.

While most bands quickly lose the spark, The Coffinshakers have stayed relevant – eternal like the undead. Though humor is their hallmark, there is also poignancy and something genuinely spine-tingling in their rugged, melancholy ballads. And this new offering shows them at the height of their baleful, campy power. They truly are a band that ages like fine wine – although vampires, of course, never drink… wine.

Much will be familiar to dedicated fans. Rob’s trademark malevolent chuckles still reverberate with sardonic glee, the deep rumble of his voice continuing to send all yellow-bellies hiding behind the barn. At the same time, his vocals have gained in both power and subtleness. The same goes for the guitar, bass, and drum work, now incorporating a broader array of classic Americana influences. These unholy badmen have drunk the blood straight from the neck of the authentic country, bluegrass, folk and other rootsy music of inbred US backwaters – and it has made their fangs sharper than ever.

And though The Coffinshakers still ride forth with tongue firmly planted in cheek, there is a new apocalyptic urgency to their third offering. From the marching drums of the desolate “Graves, Release Your Dead” to the echoing vocals of “River of Souls” and the cathartic cataclysm of “Down in Flames”, it all forebodes the imminent end of the whole dirty enchilada of existence. The band’s flippancy comes with a genuinely unsettling kernel of darkness – and black humor is always the most satisfying. Vampires may not cry, but we all know they laugh wickedly as they rise from the bone orchard.

Tracks 13-18: previously unreleased pre-album rehearsal recorded in 2002.

Brand new 2023 reissue of the 1994 Demo, “War Funeral March” by french entity VLAD TEPES distills the essence of misanthropic hate that was worldwide spread by the Black Legions almost 30 years ago.
In this 5 tracks album, Wlad Drakksteim managed to mix crunchy and surprisingly groovy guitar riffs with weird and vicious growling vocals. Tracks like “Returning To My Old Battlegrounds” or “War Funeral March” are definitely a perfect example of VLAD TEPES‘s various and prolific discography.
For Fans of Les Legions Noires productions, Mütiilation, Torgeist or Belkètre

Comes in a 3mm cardboard jacket with a 2 sides printed innerbag with lyrics, an A3 poster and a black 12″ vinyl. 2023 Drakkar Productions release

IN NOMINE DOMINI INFERI ! Domini Inferi is a Satanic Black Metal entity created in 2001 by Hellchrist Xul (Funeral Winds).
After the “In Nomine Domini Inferi” demo (2001), a split with Botulistum (2003) and “Devil Cult” the debut album released in 2006, is was time for DOMINI INFERI to come back and spew some new bestial satanic hymns to our faces

“Reversed Prayers” is full of dark ritual sounds, venomous satanic Black Metal and uncanny ambient influences combined with screeching and offensive demonic voices.
If you’re a fan of Beherit, Von, Profanatica or Abruptum, then “Reversed Prayers” is just what you need!

Comes in a jewel CD case with an 8 pages booklet and a picture printed CD

After releasing several demos and splits since 2008, (TZALEMOTH, SLOTH, BATILDA, EL AHRAIHA…), mysterious raw black metal entity TRIANGULUM releases its first album “Victory in Death” in CD. a cold and raw production, but still melodic at times, underlines the inspired work of this new opus which will certainly delight amateurs of typical old school USBM. Definitely a must-have !

Hunferd (Ordo Templi Aeternae Lucis) debut album – Death Worship Ritual Music Soundscape – Limited to 200 CD Digipak

Glorious and raw Black Metal from Norway, VORGFANG is a formation deeply rooted in the ’90s Scandinavian sound. It’s creator, GGATZSHRIIEGK, first released VORGFANG’s debut album “Skammens Stein” in vinyl with Altare productions, then in cassette tape with Vonindod Creations in early 2022. It was time for Drakkar to honor this production with a very limited CD Digipack version (200 copies only!)
If you’re a fan of old school black metal formations from Norway like DARKTHRONE or BEASTCRAFT, then you should definitely check VORGFANG !