This is the debut CD of Jaakko Vanhala, who previously worked under the guise of Zoat-Aon. "Feral Earth" presents the finest of the metal object noise made in world today. It approaches the sound from perspective of skillful craftmanship, intense detail and perfection of sonic balance. Use of physicality and large metal objects ensures the finest inspiring sounds, yet Vanhala evades all the failures of contemporary music and firmly keeps his feet in the lines of noise. These masterworks are beyond the vast majority of caveman antics within noise can can be compared to cult classics like early The New Blockaders albums.
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ORGANUM - 'Die Hennen Zahne' 3" CD (Die Stadt)
A four track mini CD combining the never released two 10" vinyl 'Maus' and 'Die Hennen Zähne'. 'Die Hennen Zähne' opens with 'Die Kralle', actually a David Jackman track from his archive, recorded in the early 1980's. Next is the title track 'Die Hennen Zähne', a joyful noise not unlike some of the The New Blockaders / Organum material including the sound of broken glass and tibetan horns. 'Maus' is the centre piece of this mini album and typical 'old school' Organum. The album closes with the more quiet and haunting 'Kazi', a live improvisation featuring collaborator's Michael Prime and Emma O'Bong. Nice lttle 3" digipak. Ltd x 600 copies.
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ORGANUM - 'Die Letzte Musik Vor Dem Krieg' 7" (Die Stadt)
"Two tracks recorded in 2003 with only a vague hint of the classic Organum sound. The drone material is there, but the sound is slightly similar to The New Blockaders, with the addition of random piano chords. On side two, there is the distorted sound of Tibetan horns added on a similar bed of sounds. It's a distinct break away from the pure Organum drone sound, with an interesting addition of new sounds that especially in 'Happy' works well. David Jackman/Organum still knows how to surprise his followers and is a remarkable conceptualist" [FdW]. Regular edition of 400 copies.
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THE NEW BLOCKADERS & MAMA BAER & KOMMISSAR HJULER - 'Keine Haende' 7" Picture Disc (Psych.KG)
"Although it doesn’t say anywhere on the beautiful picture disc, the 7″ is a three way collaboration between Mama, Hjuler and The New Blockaders. A fine pairing I’d say. The squeaking metallic sound of the Blockaders with the crazy voices of Baer and Hjuler, along with some unclear tape manipulations make up to fierce statements of noise. And with such time restrictions, I’d think this is spot on. I have no idea why there is absolutely no information on the record itself or on the nicely printed insert. I assume its not shyness, if you care to create such a racket" (Vital Weekly). Limited to only 150 hand-numbered copies with postcard. ACT FAST!
ONE COPY PER CUSTOMER ONLY! If you attempt to purchase more than 1 copy, your order will be refunded.
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THE NEW BLOCKADERS & ORGANUM - 'Der Graben' 7" (Die Stadt)
"Der Graben" ("The Ditch") is the final joint release by these two masters of noise / drone. Two unreleased classic TNB / Organum tracks that show all the glory of this collaborative project, which remains unique until today. The two short pieces (just over 3 minutes in total!) are filled with metallic scraping sounds and dissonant noise elements. This second edition of 200 comes without the original picture cover, but in plain black sleeves (with center hole) and pressed on heavy black vinyl.
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THE NEW BLOCKADERS - 'Schadenklang' LP (Hypnagogia)
40 minutes of new '30th Antiversary Wreckordings' by TNB on 12" vinyl with full-colour sleeve. TNB have always had a much-more tactile/hands-on approach than most of their noise contemporaries, often favouring junk and industrial debris to actual ‘instrumentation’ and for the ferociously beautiful "Schadenklang" the feel of DIY ritual remains gloriously intact, even as the levels of electro-violence are insanely amplified. For this release The New Blockaders are Richard Rupenus, Michael Gillham and Hal Hutchinson. Numbered limited edition of 350 copies.
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THE NEW BLOCKADERS / MERZBOW / ANOMALI - 'Kali-Yuga Karma' CD (Hypnagogia)
CD reissue of three 10" records from 2003-4 ("Falten", "Oumagatoki", "Nitya-Baddha") plus a new piece composed and arranged by members of all three acts. "From the maltreated vinyl attacks of Falten to the delicate electronic noise patterns employed by TNB/Merzbow, in a 20 minute unrelentness style (why did the term HNW not exist for this, I wondered), with even a touch of musical-ness in the second part of Oumagatoki. Anomali uses acoustic treatments along with pre-taped music from vinyl (I assume) and slips into a more quieter style of noise on the second part of Nitya-Baddha. Three somewhat different approaches to the idea of ‘noise’ and this all culminates in the short title track: a furious attack on the nerve system. Study material for aspiring cement builders of Harsh Noise Wall" (Vital). Ltd x 300 copies in a digipak.
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THE SOUND PROJECTOR - '12th Issue' magazine
12th edition of this outstanding UK mag. Interviews with Peter Stempfel, Philip Jeck, Greg Kelley, Lasse Marhaug, Paul Winstanley and Guilty Connector. Articles on The New Blockaders, Keith Rowe, Reynols, Free 103.9 Radio, V/VM, Sparks, Eden Gully, William Basinski, Philip Brophy. Reviews of 'Music From Japan', 'Sound Art From Sweden', Noise, Field Recordings, Electronics / Electronica, Modern Composition, Improv, Experimental, US experimental / noise, experimental guitar music, Art / Modernist, Esoteric music, Drone, Freak / Weird, Electro-Acoustic, Exotica and Krautrock / Post Rock. A4, perfect-bound B&W with full colour cover, 158 pp.
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VA - 'Viva Negativa! A Tribute To The New Blockaders Vol. II: Europe' 2 x CD (Auf Abwegen)
Volume II in a series of artists’ tributes to the pioneering UK Noise group The New Blockaders including exclusive tracks by: Achim Wollscheid, Alexei Borisov, Asmus Tietchens, Benzo, Christian Renou, Cisfinitum, Das Synthetische Mischgewebe, Dave Philips, Eshak, Freiband, Giancarlo Toniutti, Grunt, Jerome Noetinger, Kommissar Hjuler, Lasse Marhaug, Mama Bär, Massimo, Pita, Ralw Wehowsky, Runzelstirn & Gurgelstock, Sudden Infant, Treriksroset, Vom Grill, Vortex Campaign and Zbigniew Karkowski. 144 mins of music! Ltd x 500 copies only!
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VA - 'Viva Negativa! A Tribute To The New Blockaders Vol. III: USA' 2 x CD (Important Records)
Volume III in a series of artists’ tributes to the pioneering UK Noise group The New Blockaders including exclusive tracks by: Aaron Dilloway, Alan Courtis, AMK, Blue Sabbath Black Cheer, Broken Penis Orchestra, Carlos Giffoni, Controlled Bleeding, Damien Romero, Daniel Menche, Emil Beaulieau, Ideal Fire Company, Jason Kahn, Jim O'Rourke, John Wiese, Keith Fullerton Whitman, Lockweld, Macronympha, Michael Northam, Plethora, Prurient, Richard Ramirez, The Haters, Thurston Moore, Wolf Eyes and Z'EV.
