A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR Vs PRAETORIO - 'Hadrian's Wall' 10" (Vrihaspati / Steinklang)
Super limited new vinyl 10” from A Challenge Of Honour collaborating with Praetorio! ''Hadrian's Wall'' includes 4 epic neo-symphonic tracks exclusive to this release only. Available as a Limited Edition of 500 copies only - Please order fast!
This EP features two exclusive tracks of evocative magmatic soundscapes. The completely new recordings (with drones, loops, zither and integrated radio noises from an old Valvular model) are similar to early Alio Die experiments or to ‘Sol Niger’. Entrancing atmospheres will bring you into Stefano’s magical world, which is an oneiric, dreaming journey to the inner self. Limited to 400 hand-numbered copies with textured card artwork.
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ARCARDIA - 'Arcardia' 10" (Halbwelt)
The music on Arcardia’s debut sways towards classic Neofolk acts such as Death in June, Lux Interna, Argine or even Leger des Heils. However Arcardia are independent and show that they are creative and fond of experimenting. The songs are classically arranged with acoustic guitar, melodious keyboard sounds, bass and drums that create an atmospheric mood. This forms the adequate background for the English, German and Spanish lyrics and accentuates the male and female voices. A high-quality item with printed inner sleeve and cover. Ltd x 500.
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ASIANOVA - 'Magnamnemonicon' 10" (Drone Records)
First vinyl for Asianova - Ure Thrall of Voice Of Eye and Pamela Passmore, with several guests - and the second in the "Substantia Innominata" series from Drone Records (the first being Daniel Menche's "Radiant Blood"). Over 30 minutes of music inspired by "the unknown, the unnameable, the unspeakable, the unthinkable". Musically this release sits between experimental drone and ethno-ambient. Haunting sound effects and eerie female vocals are carefully layered over a combination of drones, soundscapes and ambience. File next to Hybryds. First edition of 500 copies with full colour cover and pressed on pink / white marbled vinyl.
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AUBE / DSCHIM K. SANDBLEISTIFT - 'Split' 10" (Punk Kein Rock)
First in a series of split 10"s released by the German sound project Licht-Ung (on their own label Punk Kein Rock). Aube's side features killer feedback material and complex noise, recorded using a Roland Analog Synth module. The Dschim K. Sandbleistift (aka Johannes Elbert of Licht-Ung) is minimal / noisy electronics and feedback sounds. Limited to just 276 copies with old-skool photocopied cover artwork and inserts.
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BLACK TO COMM - 'Black To Comm' 10" (Dekorder)
Debut release by this new computer music artist from Hamburg, Germany. An exciting mixture of dark, slowly evolving drones, beautifully distorted melodies which have been compared to early Fennesz, Pimmon and the like, obscure hard rock sampling meets raw data manipulation sounding like Earth jamming with Merzbow, digital noise and computer improvisations. A beautiful and disturbing record! Clear Vinyl. Ltd x 250. Dekorder label is also known for releasing The Hafler Trio, John Hegre etc.
The fourth volume in the "Substantia Innominata" series comes from one of the best projects of the Russian experimental-atmospheric / drone / post-industrial-scene, headed by Evgueny Voronovsky from Moscow. Cisfinitum itself means the "logic of the infinite non-existence“ - that "something“ that is beyond all rational things. "Devotio" uses monumental bell-sounds and hypnotic drone-waves over various layers, dissolving into pure vibrations. A journey into the heart of the sacral, pointing at a sphere of transcendence where all questions end. Or begin again. First edition, ltd x 500 copies on white vinyl.
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DANIEL MENCHE - 'Radiant Blood' 10" (Drone Records)
"Substantia Innominata" is the new 10” vinyl release series from Drone Records, inspired by "the unknown, the unnameable, the unspeakable, the unthinkable". The invited artists for this series were asked to work around this theme, to let themselves be inspired by its abstraction. Daniel Menche begins the series with two pieces: "Compressed energy. Density. Driving force. Tension. Pulsating Blood. The Unknown as part of a bigger energy." Artwork by Robert Schalinsk (COLUMN ONE). First edition ltd x 500 copies on brown/black marbled vinyl. Act fast!
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DAVID JACKMAN & PHILIP SANDERSON - 'Terrain' 10" (Die Stadt)
Two tracks from early cassette releases. Side A is an alternative version of "Terrain" by Jackman and Sanderson, originally released on the "0 Degrees North" cassette (Aeroplane 1982). With Jackman overdubbing low guttural growls on a steel strung cello and Sanderson programming coffee-percolation on a drum machine, "Terrain" is a lo-fi production that finds its companions in the work of Throbbing Gristle, Hunting Lodge, and the Broken Flag camp of noise. Side B is a solo piece by Jackman, originally released on the 'Adrift' cassette (Snatch Tapes 1981). It is similarly lo-fi with a hypnotic loop of a monochromatic guitar topped with clanging metals and samples from orchestral swells, which have been drained of all color and replaced with a swampy din. Regular edition of 400 copies.
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DAVID JACKMAN - 'Edge Of Nothing' 10" (Die Stadt)
"Edge Of Nothing" was first released in a cassette edition of 5 (!) copies on Jackman’s Aeroplane imprint, and then included on the legendary “The Elephant Table Album” DLP in 1983 (feat. Coil, Nurse With Wound, SPK, Lustmord etc). Both tracks presented here are the January 2003 mixes of the original material, which was derived from variously stimulating a cymbal with bows, knuckles, loops etc. An extremely dense piece of experimental noise where (allegedly) the B side is the A side reversed. Regular edition of 400 copies.
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DAVID JACKMAN - 'Flak' 10" (Die Stadt)
An excellent 10" release offering two diverse pieces. Side A is a heavy, densely layered drone piece comprised of harsh, grating sounds all over the sound field, but sliding from start to finish with remarkable constancy. It's a truly beautiful noise, rather like some of Jackman's earlier work as Organum. Side B is a field recording, untreated, unfiltered, recorded outdoors, with a great hiss that is very much present in the mix. This second track seems to comment on the drone piece in a way, acting as an alternative exploration of its theme. Regular edition of 400 copies.
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DEATH IN JUNE - 'The Rule Of Thirds' 2 x 10" (NERUS / Soleilmoon)
From Autumnal to Vernal Equinox, this is the Death In June Winter tree. Stripped bare, but for thirteen of its branches. But they are as strong as ever, and with thirteen glasses and one last toast, this new album captures the true essence of Death In June, again setting new standards in its self-created genre. Let the Blackbirds kiss you and may The Rule Of Thirds dictate your life. This is the first Death In June studio album in more than three years and has been likened to 'But What Ends When The Symbols Shatter?" and "Rose Clouds Of Holocaust". Toten Pop and Kampf Fire Music for the Neofolk generation! Double 10" version, ltd x 1000 copies in a stunning gatefold embossed sleeve with poster / lyrics on reverse.
A head-on clash between noise, dub, metal destruction, 2 bass guitars and poppy drum patterns, sprinkled with vox that could've been pulled from a Sebadoh or Dinosaur album. A strange mixture, that's works very well. Hand assembled package, ltd x 300 copies.
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DES ESSEINTES / NEGRU VODA - 'Split' 10" (Fin De Siecle Media)
These guys go way back. Peter Nyström and Magnus Sundström were working together over ten years ago and have stayed in close proximity of each other ever since, whether with their respective bands Megaptera and The Protagonist, or rubbing backs in Each Dawn I Die. It is only logical that the projects that are their main focus at the moment,Des Esseintes and Negru Voda respectively, share this vinyl EP. Their modus operandi for self-healing is punishing the listeners with angst and anger, by offering a scorching inferno of frantic rhythms and noise bursts. Take heed or get burned, but on the other hand... no pain no gain! Limited to 700 copies.
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FEAR FALLS BURNING - 'We Slowly Lift Ourselves From Dust' 10" Picture Disc (A Silent Place)
A 28 minute-set of all new music by Fear Falls Burning (a VidnaObmana project), exploring the darker and nihilistic regions of drone music. Minimal repetitive motives which slowly evolve and expand into two unsettling harmonies of minor and solitude. The sounds vary from gritty, dirty guitar loops to long sonic landscapes with dense walls of sound. With no overdubs or post-production effects involved, the compositions progress in an organic and natural way, giving the music a special feeling and soul that is missing from many recordings these days. Presented on a stunning 10" picture disc with sticker seal. Ltd x 499 copies. A Silent Place is a sub-label of Small Voices, Italy.
IN GOWAN RING - 'Time Is A Spiral #01' 10" (Clear Spot)
The first release in a series of 10"s featuring some of the most legendary sessions recorded by, at, and for the VPRO radio show called 'Dwars'. In Gowan Ring visited the VPRO studios in June 2003 and the result was this otherworldly collection of folk songs, with gorgeous medieval elements, friendly pastoral atmospheres and the vibe of the late psychedelic era. A breathtaking first title of what's bound to become a historic series of vinyl releases. Limited to 500 copies. Artwork by Iker Spozio.
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JAZKAMER / SANDBLEISTIFT - 'Split' 10" (Punk Kein Rock)
4th part of Licht-Ung's 10" split series, this time Milan Sandbleistift (aka Johannes Elbert of Licht-Ung) meets with Norwegian duo Jazkamer. Sandbleistift pummel the listener from the outset with junk noise ala Wolf Eyes, while the B-Side sees Jazkamer build a layered, spasmodic noisefest, with just enough piercing electronics to make an uncomfortable listen. Merzbow lite? Limited to just 290 copies with fully printed covers.
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KAPOTTE MUZIEK / LICHT-UNG - 'Split' 10" (Punk Kein Rock)
Second in the split 10” series released by the German sound project Licht-Ung (on their own label Punk Kein Rock). Kapotte Muziek's side is a nice mixture of both quite, and noisy sounds - groans, crackles, clicks and silences. Quite obscure. While Licht-Ung's side (recorded under the guide of Seymour) is heavy droning tones, pure feedback and microphone noises. Very nice piece. Limited to just 276 copies with old-skool photocopied cover artwork and inserts.
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KRIEGSFALL-U / AUTOPSIA - 'Split' 10" (MozgaloM)
Two long exclusive tracks by each band: KRIEGSFALL-U "This way we start - Religious Destruction (Our way)" / AUTOPSIA "Pilger - Rotation". This is the return of AUTOPSIA after 9 long years of silence with brand new songs, in their well-known style. The KRIEGSFALL-U tracks are written for this record, two songs as one long piece. An absolutely stunning release!! Clear vinyl with double-sided inner cover and a limited special postcard by each act. Ltd x 298 copies only. Very few copies in stock - act fast!
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LARKIN GRIMM - 'Time Is A Spiral #02' 10" (Clear Spot)
Following the In Gowan Ring 10", this is the second release in the Time Is A Spiral 10" series, which is entirely dedicated to recordings made by, at and for the highly regarded radio show 'Dwars' at VPRO. Larkin Grimm, who beyond doubt is one of the most intriguing and talented exponents of the contemporary folk-boom, entered the VPRO studio in 2006 to record this extremely intense session. This 10" captures the very soul of Larkin Grimm at its purest. Truly wonderful and very unique! Limited edition of 500 copies.
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LINIJA MASS - 'Triumph Stali' 10" (Der Angriff)
One of the best and the oldest Russian industrial projects. Repetitive, mechanical patterns with voice samples. Abrasive analogue sounds are used to create an aura of futuristic art revolt. File next to Vetrophonia, Stalnoy Pakt, Dagda Mor, Grey Wolves etc. Ltd x 330 numbered copies in a textured foldout sleeve. Naturally, this is a very desirable piece. Russian import.
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NICK CASTRO & THE YOUNG ELDERS - 'A Day Without Disaster' 10" (A Silent Place)
"A Day Without Disaster" is a glimpse into the ever-evolving minds of NC & The Young Elders, who dwell somewhere between the romantic male / female duets of Richard & Linda Thompson and the exotic worldly arrangements of the Incredible String Band. With their focused, sensitive touch, unusual acoustic textures, gentle wordplay and ensemble interaction The Young Elders are traversing the folk world and leaving large shoes to fill. Their latest efforts meet paths with psychedelic sirens, Turkish rain calls, celtic ghost stories and realisations of the natural world. Though often lumped in with the "freak-folk" genre Nick Castro has been transcending such labels since most of these new folkies were still playing indie rock. Standard black vinyl edition of 600 copies with shaped poster and gold embossed sleeve.
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O PARADIS & TOTENLIEDER - 'Sin' 10" (Old Europa Cafe)
Collaborative album by those two great Neoolk projects from Spain and Canada respectively. Both projects are well known for their recent releases on Hau Ruck and Aorta and the great collaborations of Ô Paradis with Novy Svet and Allerseelen. Sad songs of love, loneliness & melancholy. All wonderfully sung in Spanish by Demian and accompanied by Sebastien’s heart-breaking Violin. Clear red vinyl, artwork printed on dark-red on quality cardboard in black & gold. Limited edition of 500 only!
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ORA - 'Morgendammerung' 10" (Die Stadt)
This vinyl only release by Ora features two hauntingly atmospheric tracks from their rare "New Movements In G" release (150 copies) originally released on Darren Tate's own Gnome Records label in 1998, and were not included on the two Ora retrospective CD compilations "Final" and "After The Rainfall" (both on Colin Potter's own ICR label). For these recordings Ora were: Darren Tate, Colin Potter, Lol Coxhill, Daisuke Suzuki on the A-Side 'The Sun Sheds A Golden Tear', and Darren Tate & Colin Potter on the B-Side 'The Impregnable'. A beautiful piece.
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ORGANISATION TOTH - 'The Voice Of T.err.o.r' 10" (Athanor)
Nice 10" of uneasy listening, ritual muzak from Marseille. The music mostly incorporates noise loops, vocal loops and crashing metal. The perfect soundtrack for your red magick experiments. Full colour glossy sleeve, pressed into red vinyl and limited to just 350 copies.
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PPF - 'En Dehors' 10" (Le Nouvelle Alliance)
Great release from this formidable (and perhaps underappreciated) French project! On side A, nauseating and powerful analog drones and old school rhythms with pronounced, commando-style vocals. Side B is one long piece of pulsating, analog beats and oscillating electronics with spoken (but still with underlying tones of aggression) voices. For fans of live Anenzephalia, Haus Arafna and the like. At high volume this is devastating stuff. Excellent! White vinyl with insert - ltd x 500 only!
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RLW - 'Contours Imaginaires' 10" (Drone Records)
Terrific 3-track 10" by the prolific German composer Ralf Wehowsky. The whole composition is based on only few seconds of piano sounds and vocals (the rest is imagination). The track titles and pieces offer strong inter-relations in a complex way. The sounds develop through imagination and decay and appear in the pieces with different emphases. The classical piano sounds and its highly processed permutations are set in contrast with the highly emotional voice material, like entering a convoluted labyrinth of voice frazzles, drones and fragmented, strange micro-sounds. Are these the memories of single cells? The shadow of abrasion processes? The slow decay of imaginations? A fantastic work where conceptual thoughts and emotionally driven acoustics merge in a perfect way. First edition of 500 copies on amber / black marbled vinyl with an inlay.
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SONNE HAGAL - 'Nidar' 10" (Trumpets Of Doom)
The vinyl edition of this outstanding release, containing tracks culled from the "Nidar" MCD plus one previously unreleased and untitled bonus track. Sonne Hagal set music to the poems of William Blake. A mixture of fragile, melodic and atmospheric ballads and their well-known apocalyptic folk style. Supported by Andreas Ritter (Forseti), Kim Larsen (Of The Wand And The Moon) and Matt Howden (Sieben). Limited to 500 copies, this collectable piece comes in a superb black and red marbled vinyl, with insert plus a deluxe embossed and foil-blocked cover.
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STAHLWERK 9 / SAL SOLARIS - 'Untitled' 10" (Der Angriff)
This split release is dedicated to Soviet space program. Haunting mysterious atmospheres fill the heart of the listener with a sense of strange sadness and anxiety. Dark ambient with melodic backgrounds and some noise elements. A2-sized poster cover. Ltd x 370 hand-numbered copies. Russian import on this difficult to obtain label. Act fast!
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STALNOY PAKT / RASTHOF DACHAU - 'Die Toten An Die Lebenden' 10" (Der Angriff)
Two exclusive tracks from each artist. The intelligent power electronics of Rasthof Dachau on one side lives in perfect harmony with the profound deep noise ambient of Stalnoy Pakt on the other side. Comes in a gatefold cover printed with silver on black paper. Ltd x 470 hand-numbered copies. Russian import on this difficult to obtain label. Act fast!
TGVT have been around for some years, but this three track 10" on the highly sought after POWER & STEEL label, is the first they've released in four years. Very dark tribal drumming, mixed with dark electronics, apparition voices and black intentions. Great release, in the gold standard sleeve, and limited to just 400 copies.
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VA - 'Land:[schaft]' 2 x 10” Boxset (Cold Lands)
After more than two years of delay this compilation is finally completed and closes the circle to the Land:[Schaft] Festival in Moscow, Russia 2001. The double 10” Wooden boxset includes exclusive tracks from each band that performed at the event: BAD SECTOR, INADE, PREDOMINANCE and CISFINITUM – one 10” side for each project. Comes with large deluxe 18-page booklet and is limited to 444 numbered copies. Last copies!
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VA - 'Violent Crime Club' 10" (Multi National Disaster Records)
A collection of four old-school German noise projects! This four way split mixes Harsh rhythmic noise with Death industrial and power electronics. MAINFORM, IRIKARAH, BARADELAN, and XOTOX. Very rare outside Germany, limited to just 264 copies. Act fast!
Part 1 in a 3 x 10" series by this cult black ambient / melancholic / cold synth act from Germany. Not far from the likes of Mortiis or early Burzum, yet with a more obscure tone. An homage to the dark side of nature. Originally released as a CD in 2003 (Ketzer Records), now issued onto heavy black vinyl by UK label Aphelion Productions. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies with fully-printed inlay and A3 poster featuring Vinterriket's signature dark photography (different artwork than the original CD).
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VISIONS - 'Celestial Sphere' 10" (.ANGLE.REC.)
Visions, or the thousand and one perspectives of the intersidereal infinite, transposed into sounds conjuring spherical images. The sound themes and perspectives proposed within the 2 tracks are numerous, and they harmonize in a sublimely complex and thoughtful way. The main backdrop is composed of dark synthetic layers which stretch towards the infinite, and which welcome gradually, among others, sound motifs that are acoustically generated and that echo each other, reinforcing the effect of sound vortex into which the listener is dragged. Ethereal melodies accentuate the epic character of this odyssey into the unfathomable interstellar immensity. A release which will appeal to fans of Dark Ambient in the way of Frédéric Arbour's own label, Cyclic Law. Ltd x 270 hand-numbered copies in a heavenly gatefold sleeve.
