DEFILE DES AMES - 'Lust 'N' Stone' CD (Ahnstern / Steinklang)
(2008) The swirling sense of lust meets the hardness of stone. The music of Défilé Des Âmes is a blend of contrary elements: Violence & lyricism, atmosphere & rage, murder, purity, winds & mushrooms… Their traditional and classical instruments are accompanied by powerful percussion and the participation of the great Matt Howden (Sieben) gives a incomparable accent to the album. "Lust 'n' Stone" is a brilliant, dark Avant-Garde Folk album and after many years of live appearances and independent releases, here is finally the debut album of the Mediterranean Folk-gods Défilé Des Âmes.
DER BLUTHARSCH - 'The Philosopher's Stone' CD (WKN)
(2007) The march is over! After 10 years Der Blutharsch are finally closing the circle! The inventors of military pop, and ever since the genre`s most influential and successful band, is leaving the arena and heading towards new territories - the promised land in the search for the tower of song. On "The Philosopher's Stone", Albin Julius and his gang (Marthynna, Jörg B. and Bain Wolfkind, assisted by Matt Howden (Sieben) and Christine K) are proving the only truth: Uniforms are always changing, but Rock 'n Roll will stay forever! Presented in a hardback, spot-varnished digibook.
(2005) "Marseilles" is part 4 in the Sol Invictus archive series. "Marseilles" features Tony Wakeford (guitar, vocals) and Matt Howden of Sieben (violin, vocals) in an extraordinary live performance, recorded in Marseille in 2000 and comes with a nice selection of some of the most famous songs from Sol Invictus and related projects. The finest Neofolk, as anticipated. Ltd x 1000 copies in a slim card cover.
UK 9.50£
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HEKATE - 'Goddess (Luxus Edition)' 2 x CD (Auerbach Tontrager)
(2004) 11 tracks mainly inspired by European myths and legends. There's the legend of Europa, based on Cretan and Mycenaean traditions, the bull dance from Minoan culture, Spanish history and the cultural influences of the Moors. The album continues with the German myth of Barbarossa and the Kyffhaeuser, the Grail legend involving the Cathars of Castle Montségur in France, and the wonderful legend of Morgan le Fay, the "Lady of the Lake", symbolizing the Old Way in Celtic myth. Music-wise, they create a successful mixture of classic Folk, medieval melodies, and modern elements, all linked by the drum-parts ranging from magic-ritualistic to classical-orchestral and trance-electronic. The rhythms and the vocals of Susanne Grosche and Axel Menz are the main feature of this mature album recorded with an array of diverse instruments. Lavish deluxe digipak Luxus Edition including a bonus CD featuring remixed versions of various Hekate tracks from Arcana, Beam Team, Chorea Minor, Flatline, Gae Bolg and the Church Of Fand, La Nef Des Fous, Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio and Sieben.
UK 17.00£
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KAMMER SIEBEN - 'Unfinished Movies' CD (Eis & Licht)
(2007) German duo Kammer Sieben ("Chamber Seven") present their first album. "Unfinished Movies" is pure old school neoclassical music with strong German vocals, mysterious orchestral themes and fine melodies. The album sounds like a dark march or a sad soundtrack for the haunting pictures featured in the beautiful 8-panel digifile. 75 minutes of pure neoclassic ecstasy!
UK 11£
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SAGITTARIUS - 'Songs From The Ivory Tower' CD (Cold Spring CSR89CD)
"Songs from the Ivory Tower" contains 15 pieces of dark Neoclassical music and is mainly based on poems by Stefan George, Bernhard von Uxkull-Gyllenband, Gottfried Benn, Ludwig Uhland and Timo Kölling, plus a number of instrumental and Neofolk pieces. Featuring guest contributions by Marcel P. (Von Thronstahl), Herr Twiggs (Kammer Sieben), Damiano Mercuri (Rose Rovine E Amanti), Troy Southgate (H.E.R.R. / Seelenlicht) and Philipp Jonas (Secrets Of The Moon).
SALLY DOHERTY & THE SUMACS - 'Black Is The Colour' CD (Tiger Records)
2008 re-issue of this beautiful album, on Sally Doherty's own label. Performing some of the greatest songs of the Folk tradition and giving them totally unique and challenging new interpretations, Sally Doherty (ex-Sieben) has produced a notable album that has obvious Folk elements but also has experimental aspects too. In this, her fifth album, she explores songs from Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain and Mexico as well as a couple of her own that fit beautifully with the traditional classics. Rich atmospheric moods with early French medieval styles mixing with tracks of haunting simplicity and others of lush, dark orchestration. This digitally-remastered album comes with a bonus track and is limited to 500 copies.
SALLY DOHERTY & THE SUMACS - 'Edge Of Spring: A Collection Of Songs (1995 - 2005)' CD (Shayo)
"The Edge of Spring" is a collection of 17 songs by Sally Doherty - a "best of" spanning the years 1995 - 2005, with 3 previously unreleased tracks. Doherty is a Sheffield-based artist, who has worked in the past with dark folk acts Sieben and Sol Invictus, amongst others. With her warm, angelic and intimate voice, soaring and operatic at times, and accompanied by a variety of instruments from gentle piano to baroque string ensembles to Spanish guitar and percussion, Sally Doherty is one of the most outstanding singer / songwriters and will appeal to anybody who enjoys the music of Kate Bush, Lhasa or Antony and the Johnsons. The CD comes in a deluxe digipak. Swiss import.
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SEELENLICHT - 'Gods & Devils' CD (Cold Spring CSR86CD)
This stunning debut release from a project of Troy Southgate (H.E.R.R.) and Butow Maler (Kammer Sieben) contains 14 darkly satirical compositions that strip bare the mechanism of human nature and the madness of the contemporary world. Comprised of Gothic murder ballads, electronic, folk and neoclassical elements, this album is brimming with originality, enthusiasm and creativity. Guests: Herr Twiggs (Kammer Sieben), Maria Southgate (H.E.R.R.) and Eustacia Vye (Horologium). Digipak with booklet.
Another splendidly majestic Sol Invictus release, 'Thrones' largely follows in the style of 'Hill of Crosses'. A balance of dark and uplifting songwriting, and the established medieval / industrial / jazz / ballad / folk style played by this talented six piece band. Homage is given to the English folk stronghold of Cornwall, and the romantic south-west tip of England. Tony Wakeford is joined here by Matt Howden (Sieben), Sally Doherty, Karl Blake (Shock Headed Peters), Eric Roger (Gae Bolg) and Renée Rosen. This CD contains the same track listing as the Signed LP Version.
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SOL INVICTUS - 'Thrones' Signed LP (Tursa)
Another splendidly majestic Sol Invictus release, 'Thrones' largely follows in the style of 'Hill of Crosses'. A balance of dark and uplifting songwriting, and the established medieval / industrial / jazz / ballad / folk style played by this talented six piece band. Homage is given to the English folk stronghold of Cornwall, and the romantic south-west tip of England. Tony Wakeford is joined here by Matt Howden (Sieben), Sally Doherty, Karl Blake (Shock Headed Peters), Eric Roger (Gae Bolg) and Renée Rosen. Full colour glossy inner and outer sleeves with all lyrics. Very last copies of this pressing. Signed by Tony Wakeford. Act fast!
UK 15£
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SOL INVICTUS / HAWTHORN / SIEBEN - 'Writ In Water' CD (PREcordings)
(2004) A concept album dedicated to Percy B. Shelley, John Keat and Lord George G. Byron, featuring Sol Invictus (Tony Wakeford), HaWthorn (Wakeford / Howden) and Sieben (Matt Howden). "Writ in Water is an excellent release that is sure to become a treasured recording amongst neofolk enthusiasts. Dedicated listeners will want this release simply to capture a bit more music by favorites Sol Invictus, Hawthorn, and Sieben. Radical Faeries unfamiliar with these artists will be pleasingly surprised by the beauty of the music and the ability of the artists to translate the original vision of the poets without cluttering the work. Fans of classical romantic poetry and fans of neoclassical instrumentation will find the symbiosis to be ecstatic" (Heathen Harvest). Digipak with 12-page booklet.
UK 11.50£
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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.
German Neofolk project 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). Ltd x 2000 copies in a 6-panel digipak.
UK 8£
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TONY WAKEFORD - 'Cupid & Death' CD (Tursa)
"Cupid & Death" is devoted to the theme of vanitas, the juxtapositioning of beauty with the fleetingness of life. While the CD contains pieces in the classic Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus) style, classical instruments are used in conjunction with keyboard and electric guitar to establish a timeless mood located somewhere between the present and the arcane. Perhaps the most impressive piece is the opening track - a 1653 baroque masque set to Tony's own music, with vocal accompaniment by Karl Blake. Also appearing: Eric Roger (Gae Bolg), Matt Howden (Sieben). Features stunning original artwork by Andrew King and Tor Lundvall.
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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!
UK 13.50£
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VA - 'A Final Testimony' 2x CD (Sekuencias De Culto)
The Seküencias de Culto compilation is the final document, which marks the end of the veteran Spanish magazine. The compilation joins some of the musical styles (Martial, Industrial, Neofolk, Dark Ambient) and projects that the staff at SDC appreciated most, with the majority of artists giving exclusive tracks. Features: Camerata Mediolanense, Hekate, Herbst9, I-C-K, Inade, In Gowan Ring, Instincts, IRM, Karnnos, Novy Svet, Operation Cleansweep, Propergol, Raison D'Etre, Sieben, Svartsinn, Thorofon, Tore Honoré Bøe (Intro / Outro), Toroidh, Tribe Of Circle, Turbund Sturmwerk, Wolfskin. Comes in very nice double digipak.
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VA - 'A Rainy November Day In Wroclaw' CD (Ars Benevola Mater)
CD compilation made exclusively for the 3rd Industrial Festival in Wroclaw Poland (November 2004), containing unreleased tracks by all the bands that on those 2 rainy nights: RAPOON, GIRNU GIESMES, JOB KARMA, AGHIATRIAS, HAWTHORN, SIEBEN, INSTITUTION D.O.L., MAGIC CARPATHIANS PROJECT, KRATONG, DEUTSCH NEPAL. Comes in special Amplexus format (this being one of their side-labels) in nice quality paper. Limited x 500 handnumbered copies with inserts.
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VA - 'John Barleycorn Reborn' 2 x CD (Cold Spring CSR84CD)
A discovery of folk music from dark Britannica. 'John Barleycorn Reborn' explores seasonal birth, death and rebirth on this double CD. This compilation explores the darker side of British folk music, evoking the mystery of our ancient past and peoples, the strangeness of their beliefs, arcane traditions and the remnants of this carried down the centuries as folklore. The set has an extended booklet with articles, essays and explorations of the album's concept. Curated by Mark Coyle (Woven Wheat Whispers). Features 33 artists:
CD1: Alphane Moon, Andrew King, Charlotte Greig & Johan Asherton, Damh The Bard, English Heretic, Far Black Furlong, Mary Jane, Pumajaw, Peter Ulrich (Dead Can Dance), Sharron Kraus, Sieben, Sol Invictus, The Horses Of The Gods, The Owl Service, The Story (Tom & Martin Welham / Forest), The Triple Tree (Tony Wakeford / Andrew King).
CD2: Clive Powell, Doug Peters, Drohne, Electronic Voice Phenomena, Martyn Bates (Eyeless In Gaza), Quickthorn, Sand Snowman, Stormcrow, The A Lords, The Anvil, The Kitchen Cynics, The Purple Minds Of Lazeron, The Straw Bear Band, Tinkerscuss, Venereum Arvum, While Angels Watch, Xenis Emputae Travelling Band.
VA - 'Looking For Europe' 4 x CD Book (Auerbach Tontrager)
The history of Neofolk for the first time on CD the compilation accompanying the seminal book "Looking For Europe." Features: Agnivolok / Ain Soph / Allerseelen / Andrew King / Argine / Ataraxia / Blood Axis / Boyd Rice & Friends / Camerata Mediolanense / Changes / Darkwood / Death In June / Der Blutharsch / Dies Natalis / Empyrium / Ernte / Fire + Ice / Forseti / Gae Bolg / Hagalaz Runedance / Hekate / In Gowan Ring / Kirlian Camera / Laibach / Leakh / Lux Interna / Magnet / Mother Destruction / Neun Welten / Nico / Of The Wand And The Moon / Ordo Equitum Solis / Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio / Orplid / Ostara / Regard Extreme / Romowe Rikoito / Royal Family & The Poor (Feat. Peter Hook) / Scivias / Scott Walker / Shining Vril / Sieben / Sol Invictus / Sonne Hagal / Sorrow (Rose McDowall) / Strawbs / T.A.C. / Tenhi / Test Dept / Thee Majesty (Genesis P-Orridge) / Waldteufel / Werkraum & Lady Morphia. Exceedingly lavish 4-CD hardback book, clothbound and gold-embossed with an extensive 100-page booklet featuring liner notes, rare photos, and a lot of information on the artists. This CD features many rare, exclusive, and previously unreleased tracks, as well as the hits of Neofolk. A unique document of music history.
UK 25£
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ZERO TOLERANCE - 'Industrial Special Vol I-III' Magazines & CDs
Set of 'Industrial Special' Issues 16-18 of this great bi-monthly UK magazine. Issue 16 (Industrial Special Part I) features Throbbing Gristle, Von Thronstahl, Red Harvest, Stalaggh, Jesu and Lady Morphia. Issue 17 (Industrial Special Part II) features Whitehouse, Blood Axis, Black Galaxy, SnowW.White and Amber Asylum, plus a label feature on Mute Records. Issue 18 (Industrial Special Part III) features Sutcliffe Jügend, Merzbow, Hati, Sieben, Naevus and Kylie Minoise. Zero Tolerance also features a vast array of interviews, features on Black Metal / Death Metal etc., plus a huge CD / DVD / live reviews section! Each A5, full colour magazine has 130 pages apiece and a free CD!
