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*TSJUDER* deliver Norwegian Black Metal in the classic raw and rattling style, yet without ever giving in to the temptation of wallowing in nostalgia. On their fifth full-length 'Antiliv' not a single note has to be dyed black, because the roots that are clearly showing are all glistening with the abyssal musical non-colour pioneered by BATHORY, CELTIC FROST, and VENOM as well as those Northern masters MAYHEM, DARKTHRONE, and EMPEROR. The venomous and vicious throat rendering by bassist Nag and guitarist Draugluin entwines with thorny, relentlessly driving riffs and an infernal rhythmical ice storm unleashed by drummer Anti-Christian over majestic melodies. When the Norwegians returned with 'Legion Helvete' in 2011, it became obvious that they had honed their songwriting to razor sharp perfection since splitting up after the release of the live DVD 'Norwegian Apocalypse' in 2006. Now *TSJUDER* stand proud with an impressive demonstration that they are still growing stronger and the hellishly fierce masterpiece 'Antiliv', which the band modestly describes as "raw and uncompromising black metal". No post, no progressive, no whatever!

_Recommended if you like_: MAYHEM, GORGOROTH, DARKTHRONE, CARPATHIAN FOREST, 1349, TAAKE
 

Tracklisting
Cold Landscapes
Downfall of the Epoch
Towards the Light
Twilight Aureole
The Day Will Come
Listening to the Silence

Fallen into Oblivion
Ashes
Tam gdzie gas'nie dzien'... (Sacrilegium cover)
ndiánská Písen Hruzy (Master's Hammer cover)
...W krainie drzew (Hefeystos cover)
Ten, Ktery Se Vyhyba Svetlu (Unclean cover)
Recidivus (Sacrilegium cover)

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Mediabook CD with bonus track & remix + 24p booklet

Nightmares have never sounded so beautiful! Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, return with Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, set for release on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the tightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while subtly weaving a sense of hope into the listener’s heart. Since emerging in the early nineties, KATATONIA has projected a beacon of light for the forgotten and the lonely ones, offering solace to those willing to lose themselves in the band’s immersive soundscapes. From their roots in death-doom metal to the post-metal entity they embody today, their art remains as haunting as ever. Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State marks the next step in KATATONIA’s evolution, building upon the foundation of their previous album, Sky Void of Stars (2023). Crystal-clear production highlights the interplay between silence and intensity, while the contrast of heavy riffs, delicate guitar harmonies, ethereal synthesizers, and atmospheric nuances create captivating tension. Tracks like ""Thrice"" and ""Warden"" pulse with dynamic energy, while ""Lilac"" sees Jonas Renkse’s unmistakable vocals intertwining with hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements. A near-ceremonial piece, ""Wind of No Change"", merges subtle electronic textures with KATATONIA’s enigmatic soundscapes, while ""Temporal"" balances fragility and strength - its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The breathtaking ""Efter Solen"" (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, evokes echoes of Jonas Eika’s 2018 short story collection, with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation.

Even after more than 30 years, KATATONIA continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of their genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With sonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State stands as a testament to their enduring brilliance. The album was produced by Jonas Renkse, recorded by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The City of Glass, mixed by Adam Noble, and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.

Collector's edition in clamshell box including CD with bonus tracks 'Hrollkalda Þoka Einmanaleikans' and 'Hann fór Sjálfur' in Digipak with 20-page booklet + black teddy cloth wristband with embroidered SOLSTAFIR logo in white + printed fake-leather magnet + black webcam cover with white SOLSTAFIR logo.
All items are exclusive to this collector's edition!

Music will always be inspired by the environment in which it is created.
With its incredible array of highly diverse landscapes ranging from white glaciers via volcanic bizarreness, moss-green bubble-fields, deep fjords, and frost-cracked mountains to black beaches, Iceland has shaped a host of astonishingly original in SÓLSTAFIR.

More than ever, SÓLSTAFIR’s new opus ‘Endless Twilight of Codependent Love’ highlights the contrasting influences that have inspired the band over the years. Whether you’re listening to the black metal infused “Dionysus”, “Her Fall From Grace”, the gracious song “Til Modar” or a straightforward SÓLSTAFIR masterpiece “Akkeri”, the Icelanders have mastered all these elements and blended it seamlessly into one record.

Edizione in jewelcase 

2 CDS including rare and previously unreleased tracks in deluxe 6-panel Digipak with silver foil and 16-page booklet.

Legendary Greek metal institution ROTTING CHRIST unveils 'The Apocryphal Spells'.
This release pulls together 21 rare singles, B-sides, bonus tracks, alternate versions and covers from the past three decades of their storied career.
It’s a must-have compilation that memorialises the awesome body of work of these Hellenic black metal trailblazers.

For fans of MOONSPELL, SEPTICFLESH, PRIMORDIAL, THOU ART LORD, (early) SAMAEL.