A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'Ashigaru Revealed' CD (Eternal Pride Productions)
The warrior's way means death. When there are two ways to choose, choose the one that leads to death. Direct your thoughts to the way you’d prefer, and follow. The latest work from one of the most prominent and outstanding Martial / Neoclassical European projects is a continuation of the musical odyssey which began with the "Ashigaru" boxset (Steinklang, 2005) and is dedicated to the warrior traditions of medieval Japan. A graceful and epic cocktail of atmospheric neoclassical passages, Japanese drums and rhythms. Released in an appealing digipak, with a design in the classical Japanese style. Russian import.
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A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'Leonidas' CD (Old Europa Cafe)
The City of Sparta was once one of the biggest military states within Greece. A Challenge of Honour re-arranged lost material from his archive and created an epic soundtrack in honour of its most famous ruler - King Leonidas. For this album A Challenge of Honour has once more returned to his sound of the legendary "Seven Samurai" recordings to try to get the right atmosphere for this journey into ancient history. Expect heavy percussion and powerful orchestral brass work, combined with choirs and marching drums. Digipak.
A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'Monuments’ CD (Vrihaspati / Steinklang)
Reissue of the 2004 LP, completely remastered with all new artwork. This edition includes songs from the limited 150 bonus 7" and 3 unreleased songs. Brilliant "Martial Pop" songs followed by strong and heroic Neoclassical tracks. Sometimes very folky, sometimes dark hypnotic and ritual. Many tracks are presented here for the first time with vocals and also included is one lovely Folk Ballad and a dark, rural storm-song featuring STURMPERCHT. A great mixture of the best ACOH styles, fresh and intense and a real milestone in Martial-Neoclassical-Folk!
A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'No Way Out' CD (Vrihaspati)
The brand new album from A Challenge Of Honour! Since their last album "Seven Samurai" was released 4 years ago and in these past years many things changed in ACOH. With "No Way Out" you will hear a completely new side of ACOH. The album would be best described as a pure Neofolk 'n' Pop album with many Neoclassical and some Martial elements. Peter learned to play several acoustic instruments in the last years and some guest musicians also helped to create the band's new style. Most songs are with lyrics and have quite a dreamy and catchy atmosphere with monumental and heroic parts. Some songs even spread a feeling of early 80s independent music like Joy Division, the Fall, New Model Army. Digipak.
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A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'Seven Samurai' CD (Divine Comedy)
A tribute to Akira Kurosawa, the famous Japanese director. This is an "alternative" soundtrack for Kurosawa's masterpiece "Seven Samurai". Nine epic pieces of music in the ACOH tradition - by one of the most recognised and respected acts in the martial symphonic scene. Presented in a beautiful matt 6-panel digifile with insert. Ltd x 1000.
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A CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - 'Trilogy' 2 x CD (Vrihaspati / Steinklang)
The "Trilogy Of Human Madness" was released as three 10" EPs on the French label Divine Comedy - "Angelic Torment" (2002), "Nacht Fiel Über Gotenhafen" (2003) and "Oradour Sur Glane" (2004). 5 years after the first release, these three EPs are now digitally remastered and presented on CD for the first time (disc 1). An excellent mix of Martial Industrial, Neo-Symphonics, acoustic and experimental music. The second disc contains the Steinklang 7" EP "Am ende des Tages..." (2003) as well as 5 unreleased tracks and 4 exclusive remixes by Antracot, Levoi Pravoi, Atrox and Hypnoskull. Ltd x 500 copies only - act fast!
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COLD FUSION - 'Occupatria' CD (Steinklang)
The oppressive atmosphere of an occupied country; illusory freedom - no freedom. “Occupatria” is musical journey on the thin line between the urge of freedom and the lack of its realisation. 45 minutes of critically acclaimed music, comparable to A Challenge Of Honour, Les Joyaux de la Princesse. Presented in a stunning textured digipak, ltd x 1000 copies only!
Russian Industrial act, hailing from Moscow. High quality atmospheric post-Industrial / Martial / occultic Dark Ambient, with neo-symphonic choirs, similar to A Challenge Of Honour, Ophir, Liyr etc. The band also used a termenvox (or the 'etherphone') during recording. Jewelcase edition. Ltd x 500 copies.
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HELMOND - 'Licentia Poetica' CD (Trutzburg Thule)
German act Helmond consists of two artists: Marco M and Sascha B. Their music can best be described as something between neoclassical and dark ambient with a touch of electro. It deals with philosophy, mythology, sorrow and history. Great atmospheres are mixed with pounding drums and sampled speeches. Proud and bombastic orchestral tracks are suddenly possessed by choirs, pianos, nature sounds and martial influences. And these are only some of the ingredients that create Licentia Poetica. Reminds of early A Challenge Of Honour. Recommended!
KREUZER 'In Hoc Signo Vinces' CD (The Eastern Front)
New album of very young Israeli project Kreuzer. Martial dark ambient sounds are mixed with industrial elements. Feel the spirit of the Crusades and medieval Jerusalem in this album! File next to A Challenge Of Honour, Cold Fusion etc. Ltd x 300 hand-numbered copies in a gatefold outsized folder.
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MOST OF THE TACITURN - 'History Of Iron And Blood' CD (Dying Art Productions)
Just six short months after their debut 'Silent Accuser', Chinese act Most Of The Taciturn has evolved into a huge war machine. The latest album "History Of Iron And Blood" is an Asian perspective of the "Second World War European history of the rise and fall of three empires". Excellent centralised Industrial revelations! Influences cited are Puissance and Sophia, but we are sure this will appeal to all fans of the Martial symphonic/bombastic genre (A Challenge Of Honour, Cold Fusion etc). Strong political artwork. Comes in nice digipak with insert. Recommended!
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STURM - 'Le Prix Du Sang Et Des Larmes' CD (War Office Propaganda)
Very attractive debut of this French neoclassical, neo-symphonic, martial industrial act. Fourty minutes of music over nine tracks, created in a specific orchestral vein. Not so many mighty, bombastic phrases as one would expect, but a lot of moving atmospheres instead. It could be said Sturm wear their influences on their sleeve. Recommended to fans of A Challenge Of Honour etc. Digipak.
Brand new album from this very young Ukrainian project, Surma. Martial ambient sounds are mixed with industrial elements and nostalgic old samples. File next to A Challenge Of Honour, Toroidh, Ardit etc. Ltd x 300 hand-numbered copies in a gatefold outsized folder.
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UN DEFI D'HONNEUR - 'Verdun 1916' CD (Vrihaspati / Steinklang)
The second full-length album of A Challenge Of Honour's French alias Un Defi d'Honneur and the first full-length release of this French counterpart since the 'Aurore de Gloire' album (2003). Peter Savelkoul returns with 8 brand new tracks of Martial / Neo-Classical music, with some very suprising compositions. This album is dedicated to the struggle of the French people in defending the city of Verdun against the German occupation in 1916 during WWI. Ltd x 500.
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VA - 'Heilige Feuer 6' 2 x CD (Der Angriff / Indiestate Distribution)
The new release in the series commemorates Heilige Feuer 6 festival which was held in December 2006 in Moscow and is dedicated to Eduard Chernyshov whose enthusiasm, energy, activity and creativity once gave birth to Heilige Feuer festival and who sadly passed away in late 2005. 2 tracks apiece from: A Challenge Of Honour, Anthesteria, Des Esseintes, ICK, Kryptogen Rundfunk, Leiche Rustikal, Radio Murmansk and The Protagonist. Limited to just 400 copies in a gatefold digisleeve with bronze print, inside an embossed slipcase - ACT FAST!
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VA - 'New World Order' 2 x CD (Thonar Records)
First compilation from German label Thonar Records. A nice mix of Dark Ambient, Neofolk, Martial Industrial, Experimental, Industrial and Noise from: A Challenge Of Honour, Atomtrakt, Atrox, Brachial Palsy, Camisole, Erik Ursich, False Mirror, Flutwacht, Galaxia Obscura, Institution D.O.L., Invisible Front, Izanami's Labour Pains, Kreuzer, Maya Nadir, Moon, My Asphyxia, Nebelkorona, Noisewerrrrk, Phragments, SKM-ETR, Sky Burial, The Alison Project, The Sounds Of Earth, Thomas Nöla Et Son Orchestre and Tonal Y Nagual. Limited to 999 copies in a stunning gatefold digipak.
VA - 'Ombres Et Lumieres - A Tribute To Jean-Marc Dauvergne' Book / CD (Divine Comedy)
'Ombres Et Lumières' is a tribute to the French artist Jean-Marc Dauvergne, who did artworks for Athanor, Cynfeirdd, and Divine Comedy. Music from A Challenge of Honour, Ah Cama-Sotz, Empusae, Fin de Siècle, Gaë Bolg & the Church of Fand, H.I.V+ / Flint Glass, Kulfi, Land, Othila, Reutoff, Semper Eadem, This Morn Omina, Westwind and Wilt. Writings by Nico Bally, Laurent Bramardi, Jean-Daniel Brèque, Sire Cédric, Georges Foveau, Lionel Grosheny, Geneviève Lafosse, Patrice Lamare, Laura Palomo, Marc Sapolin, Alyz Tale and Damien Vaillant. Every artist here has created something special directly inspired by one of Dauvergne's paintings and the result comes in a wonderful 48-page book (around 9" size) with CD with writings. Ltd x 1000.
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VA - 'Pagan Folk Und Apocalyptic Psychedelia' CD (Ahnstern / Steinklang)
All songs on this 18-track, 80-minute CD sampler are taken from releases on Ahnstern, Heimatfolk, Percht and Vrihaspati. Some albums are not out yet, some songs are shorter versions and a few songs are pre-versions. The Jännerwein song is a exclusive song (version) only for this compilation. Features: A Challenge Of Honour, Allerseelen, Àrnica, Défilé Des Âmes, Falkenstein, Hrossharsgrani, Jahrtahl, Jännerwein, Klammheim, Nebelkorona, Once A Barge, Sangre Cavallum, Sturmpercht, Svarrogh, Tethrippon, The Joy Of Nature, Vinterriket and Werkraum. Card sleeve. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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VA - 'Steinklang Industries IV: 2007 - 2008' CD (Steinklang)
Fourth edition of the famous compilation series, bringing together the labels: Steinklang, Ahnstern, Vrihaspati and Heimatfolk! This time we're offered half harsh Industrial / Noise / Electronics and half Folk music! First part: A Minority Of One, Dissecting Table, Flutwacht, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Indigo Larvae, KK Null, Radio Murmansk, Scremola and Teatro Satanico. Second part: A Challenge Of Honour, Défilé Des Âmes, Falkenstein, Jahrtal, Jännerwein, Scivias, Seelenthron, Svarrogh, The Joy Of Nature, Traum'er Leben and Trinithos.
