Active since 2001, Artefactum finally delivers its first full length concept album "Chaos Elements". The release is devoted to 4 elements: earth, water, fire and air and alchimia. The music shows their power and eternal beauty, their variety and similarity. Six tracks united in a logical whole, the music is dark drowning with some woman chants and voices in the background not so far Aghast or 6th Comm release with Freya Aswynn. With a great artwork cover with alchemical symbols. This is a tribute to strength and dark side of the world. Harmonia macrocosmica. Occulta philosophia. Opus magnum.
ARTEFACTUM - 'Foxgloves & Bluebells' CD (Old Europa Cafe / Ur Muzik)
As one of the very few representatives of what might be labelled as feminine ambient music, Artefactum remains the embodiment of unique characteristics: deep and warm ambient intertwined with sounds of nature, ritual bells, remote drumming and sensual vocals. While still within the borders of ambient, this release also contains a collection of beautiful songs inspired by old poetry and mysterious folklore. With wonderful guest appearances from neo-medieval The Soil Bleeds Black, British folk singer Andrew King and neoclassical Dawn & Dusk Entwined, “Foxgloves & Bluebells” is a must-have release for anyone into esoteric post-industrial music. 6-panel digipak.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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ARTEFACTUM - 'Sub Rosa' 7" (Drone Records)
The first vinyl release of the enchanting Polish act Artefactum. Described by herself as "Female Esoterica", "Sub Rosa" opens a vast space filled with different sounds coming from very far away, as nebulous melodies, whispers, voices and choirs, little clicks and cracks, with soft percussive structures appearing on Side B. The two pieces named "Rosa Alba" and "Rosa Rubea" (white & red rose) have a strong metaphorical alchemistic background, meaning the end point of all alchemistic transmutations. The overall release including the beautiful artwork gives the impression of an almost fabulous acoustic fantasy, so refined and almost caressing yet secretive at the same time. Second edition of 300 copies on pink vinyl with insert, in a handmade cover with decoratively cut corners.
UK 7£
Europe 8£
World 9£
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HOROLOGIUM - 'A Handful Of Dust And Ashes' CD (Zoharum)
"A Handful of Dust and Ashes” is a collection of tracks recorded during various occasions, but united here by a peculiar sediment of dust and rust; it’s a journey in time from the strictly limited “A Handful of Dust” (Cynfeirdd, 2005) to “Opium” (Void Rekordz, 2005), both long out of print. The (re)collection is crowned by three tracks performed live in Barcelona and Bologna in 2008 and 2009. Includes a collaboration with Artefactum. The artwork by Fab and Sophie embody fin de siècle that has never been that convincing and tangible. 6-panel digipak.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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VA - 'Pere-Lachaise' CD (Steinklang / Divine Comedy)
A great compilation of dark and neoclassical music, dedicated to Père-Lachaise cemetery, which is one of the most romantic and mysterious places in this holy world. It's also an unmissable reference in gloomy and cinematic "tragical" culture. This musical journey is depicted by four acts (2 tracks each) from the new emerging Dark-Ambiant and Neo-Symphonic scene: Horologium, Project Winter, Artefactum and Foundation Hope. The mood is dark, menacing and epic at times with Horologium being the most martial act. The CD is packed in a beautiful 7" booklet with images by Fabrice Billard. Art and history beyond the grave.
VA - 'Where Tattered Clouds Are Stranding' 2 x CD (The Eastern Front)
A compilation of European neofolk, industrial, dark ambient projects dedicated to the art of Icelandic sculptor and painter Einar Jonsson (1874-1954). Almost all the songs presented on the compilation, inspired by Einar Jonsson's art, are unique, previously unreleased and composed especially for this compilation. Part I "Grief" is a neofolk / martial part with the songs of: Aeldaborn, Agnivolok, Belborn, Cawatana, Cold Fusion, H.E.R.R. / Von Thronstahl, Horologium, Kammer Sieben, Larrnakh, Rukkanor, Storm Of Capricorn, Westwind, Weihan, Zebaoth. Part II "Birth Of Psyche" is dark ambient / industrial / esotheric part with the songs of: Artefactum, Bisclaveret, Echo West, Gandolfs Gedanken, Gregorio Bardini, Hoarfrost, Kadaver / Refuse To Die, Objekt 4, Rose Rovine E Amanti, Shining Vril, Sitra Ahra and Wach. Ltd x 1000 copies in a double foldout package. Highly recommended!
