AD OMBRA - 'Magna Charta Illusorum' CD (War Office Propaganda / Rage In Eden)
Ad Ombra returns with a distinguished opus, this time reaching the heights of malignant Drama, in a suite of 12 tracks of majestic excess and voluptuously carven diversity. Elegant and compelling orchestral densities full of sophisticated charm, profound recesses, heart wretching scents of tragedy, viciously intense sopranos effusions, all morphed into a dynamic and ingenious set of cinematic impulses. Ultimately emotional dramatic art with an excellent production, not to be missed by the admirers of modern classical masters, industrial, dark ambient, opera / ethereal voices, Elend, Devil Doll or The Protagonist. 6-panel digipak.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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ARGENTUM - 'Salve Victoria' CD (SkullLine)
Fantastic new album from Argentinian act Argentum, which offers Neoclassical music and melodies, but still works through a variety of atmospheres and bombastic martial influences for the 21st century. Wind and string instruments, subtly menacing beats and the occasional choir-like vocals result in an enriching album. File next to The Protagonist, Von Thronstahl, Artidi, Triarii etc. Ltd x 450 hand-numbered copies.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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MEGAPTERA - 'Extended Chaos' 2 x CD (Autarkeia)
Another release to celebrate 15 years of Megaptera! "Exended Chaos" consists of two old releases, "Near Death" and "Beautiful Chaos". "Near Death" (cassette, Sound Source 1991) was Megaptera's first official release and is the only release with all 3 members (Peter Nyström, Magnus Pettersson, Mikael Svensson). Using drum machine, various synths, movies, TV, radio and microphone they created a totally analogue and dirty death theme. On this CD, 3 bonus tracks are added from the same period. Get prepared for old school! "Beautiful Chaos" (MCD, Fever Pitch 1998), has been extended to 10 tracks. The extra material is the two classic tracks 'Shadowland' and 'Sodom' from the "Death Odors" compilation, the two tracks from the "In the Buchers Backyard" compilation, a bombastic remix of the apocalyptic 'Final Day' (by The Protagonist) and an extended version of 'Shadowland', remixed by Peter Nyström and Magnus Sundström. The sound of "Beautiful Chaos" is structured and heavy with an "end of the world" theme, using sampled and mixed sounds. Mastered by Magnus Sundström. Ltd x 500 hand-numbered copies in a stunning foldout digipak, with an embossed slipcase. Highly recommended!
UK 17.00£
Europe 18.50£
World 20.00£
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NEGRU VODA - 'Vald De Luxe' 3 x CD (Malignant Records)
Originally created as a side project to the now defunct Megaptera, the purpose of Negru Voda was to be a more personal and expressive solo outlet for Death Industrial veteran Peter Nystrom. "Våld de Luxe" is a comprehensive overview of the complete Negru Voda sound, combining a slew of new recordings, coupled with a collection of out of print, completely re-mastered works, including the full length "Dark Territory" CD (Old Europa Cafe, 1998), plus 3 bonus tracks, as well as the des Esseintes split 10" (Fin de Siecle, 2001) and the AVA: (dunk) picture 7" (Formosan, 2002). Also featured is the enlisted help of such notables as Magnus Sundstrom (des Esseintes, The Protagonist), Ulf Soderberg (Sephiroth), Kristoffer Oustand (V:28, K.N.O., Plague Machinery), and Christian Pallentin (P.A.L). Few can stake claim to the immeasurable influence and legacy of Peter Nystrom, and with Vald de Luxe, it becomes immediately evident that authentic, old school Swedish Industrial still reigns supreme. 8 panel digipak, with exquisite design by Kristoffer Oustad and Marten Kellerman.
UK 16£
Europe 18£
World 20£
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THE PROTAGONIST - 'A Rebours' CD (Rabbau)
'A Rebours’ is named after the 1884 novel by Joris-Karl Huysmans - a very important piece of literature, a landmark of symbolist aestheticism, materialistic decadence, and of language itself. The debut album from The Protagonist (Magnus Sundström) was originally issued by Cold Meat Industry in 1998. The sheer power of the orchestral, cinematic, imaginative pieces, the obviously talented compositions are all too convincing. Various guests on the (mostly spoken) vocals and playing additional instruments, mostly strings add depth and variation to the album’s tracks. A sense of romanticism prevails, with some tracks driven by military style kettle drums and orchestral complexity. Others appear more subdued and introspective. 13 years after the original release, this album seems to have matured instead of aged, and is now revealed to a new generation of listeners, and to those who missed it the first time around.
UK 12£
Europe 13£
World 14£
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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!
UK 17£
Europe 18£
World 19£
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WESTWIND - 'Tourmente I' 2 x LP (Steelwork Maschine)
The first part of the Tourmente series, dedicated to the victims who perished in Brest during WWII, features percussion and organ based dark martial / apocalyptic music with a fine dynamic in rhythm and mood setting. The music is simplified and restrained which only adds emphasis to the bleak ambience of the subject matter that they are trying to convey. Part life affirming and uplifting and part despondent and depressing, the music twists and turns through so many feelings leaving you breathless with admiration. If you could imagine a more upbeat Protagonist it will give you an idea as to what this DLP sounds like. One black LP, one white LP. Ltd x 500 copies in a gatefold sleeve.
