(1998( A Belgian group produced by Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus). Strong female vocals in French, a folksy acoustic medieval style, haunting ethereal melodies, weaving strings, and a busy acoustic guitar all characterise Algiz's debut (and to date only) release. There’s a lovely Eastern European feel to the album that suggests twirling gypsy dancers, dark eyes and tambourines, cavorting around a campfire on full moon nights. Includes a cover of Death in June's "Fall Apart."
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BOYD RICE & Z'EV - 'Untitled' 12" (Cold Spring CSR105EP)
(2008) This stunning 12" brings together two long-time San Francisco friends and legends of the Industrial music scene, both active since the late 70s! Boyd Rice is well-known for his project NON and for his collaborations with Death In June, Rose McDowall, Coil and Tony Wakeford to name but a few. Z'EV is a prolific composer and conceptual artist, who utilises metal percussion and electronics to create mystical rhythmajik - and who is also known for his collaborations with hard-hitters such as Stephen O'Malley, Oren Ambarchi, Psychic TV, KK Null, Organum and many more. Two lengthy and exclusive tracks! Ltd x 1000 copies on marbled vinyl.
(2005) Crisis came into existence in the late '70s amidst the British hardcore punk movement. They took the same energy that came from the youthful, raw anger of the Oi! movement, but with restrained lyrical phrasing and strict rhythms. Members include Douglas P. and Tony Wakeford who would later expand upon some of the Crisis material for their Neofolk group DEATH IN JUNE. Wakeford later went on to form SOL INVICTUS, whilst Luke Rendall and Lester Jones would later find involvement in Theatre Of Hate and Sex Gang Children, respectively. This is Crisis' entire remastered discography from 1978-1980, complete with a 12 page booklet featuring exclusive photos from Douglas P.'s private archives.
(2006) Burial was originally released as an LP in 1984 and was the first Death in June record released via Leprosy Discs. The personnel at the time was: Douglas P., Tony Wakeford and Patrick Leagas. After this record, Wakeford left the band. A CD version was released for the first time in 1991 and has remained sold out now for many, many years. Amongst the tracks on this record you'll find a lot of classics and a complete set of brilliant live tracks. Another piece of the puzzle to fill the gaps in the DIJ back catalogue. Simply a must! Comes in nice foil-blocked digipak with embossed images.
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DUO NOIR - 'Marseilles' CD (Tursa)
(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.
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L'ORCHESTRE NOIR - '11' CD (PREcordings)
The masterpiece by L’Orchestre Noir from 1999, now remastered, remixed and re-released by Italian label Precordings. L'Orchestre Noir is Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus), along with Eric Rogers (Gae Bolg), Nathalie Van Keymeulen and Céline Marleix-Bardeau (amongst others), who contribute to this mainly instrumental project - a vehicle for Wakeford's interest in classical and soundtrack composition - with bass, cello, harp, trumpet and violin building a ritual and magical requiem for the fallen of WWI. Digipak.
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ORCHESTRA NOIR - 'The Affordable Holmes EP' MCD (Extremocidente)
A tribute to Jeremy Brett's performance as Sherlock Holmes and the soundtrack of that series, by this new incarnation of the Tony Wakeford / Guy Harries chamber / classical music project, which now holds a somewhat more experimental approach. Ltd x 999 copies in a textured sleeve with printed inner sleeve and insert. Recommended!
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SKALD - 'Voices Of Thula' CD (Tursa)
A record of sublime melancholic beauty. Musically drawing it's inspiration from the Nordic myths of northern Europe, the album ends with an interpretation of "Voluspa", (the creation, destruction and re-birth poem of the Scandinavian and Germanic tribes). Harps, trumpets, violins and female vocals swirl and sway in the Odinic way! Features Eric Roger of Gae Bolg (trumpet). Produced by Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus).
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SOL INVICTUS - 'Lex:Talionis' CD (Infinite Fog Productions)
Russian edition of the stunning album from the legendary UK dark folk act Sol Invictus. This album - originally issued on Tursa in 1993 - introduced the world to the true force of the band. Tony Wakeford was aided by such legendary musicians as Ian Read (Fire + Ice), Karl Blake (Lemon Kittens, Shock Headed Peters), Leithana (Ordo Equitum Solis), Ingrid Fischer, and Richard "Dik" Evans (ex-Virgin Prunes). Contains an exclusive bonus track of 'Black Easter (Live)'. Presented in a digipak with 8-page booklet containing the song lyrics (not published at the first edition). Ltd x 1001 copies. Exclusively distributed in the UK by Cold Spring! Highly recommended!
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SOL INVICTUS - 'Sol Veritas Lux' CD (Tursa / Dark Vinyl)
Regarded by many as one of the best Sol Invictus releases, this reissue of "Sol Veritas Lux" comes presented in a Deluxe Digipak together with a 16 page booklet and exclusive bonus material. All songs have been digitally re-mastered by Denis Blackham. "Sol Veritas Lux" was released for the first time in 1990 and combines the first Sol Invictus release ("Against the Modern World" from 1987) with the second release ("In the Jaws of the Serpent" from 1989) together on one CD. At that time, Sol Invictus were Tony Wakeford (formerly of Death In June) with Karl Blake and Ian Read (formerly of Current 93, then to become the sole permanent member of Fire & Ice). Absolutely essential!
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SOL INVICTUS - 'The Blade' Signed LP (Tursa)
A return to the roots of pagan Europe, drums and all. It certainly has heroic, martial qualities but is actually very varied, drawing on three main currents: the classic Sol acoustic folk approach, ambient-orchestral parts and more experimental elements. The lyrics are about life, death and struggle, the transience of human existence, mortality and the death of God. This is signified by the inclusion of Heimgest's Odinic Gealdor - a magical chanting of the runes. The invocation of the runes encapsulates not just the fatalism of wyrd, but rather the totality of existence. Tony Wakeford is joined here by Sally Doherty and Karl Blake. Textured sleeve with foil-blocked text, complimented by an insert with all lyrics. Very last copies of this pressing. Signed by Tony Wakeford. Act fast!
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SOL INVICTUS - 'The Devil’s Steed' CD (Dark Vinyl / Tursa)
Sol Invictus’s first outing on Dark Vinyl is a nod back in the direction to a more earthy folk sound. Taken from Russian folklore the title track "Steeds For The Devil" concerns suicide, while there are the usual happy Tony Wakeford songs. Two traditional songs get the Sol Invictus treatment - "Twa Corbies" and "Three Knights Came from the West". Philip Larkin’s poem "The North Ship" also becomes the basis for one song. Artwork on this release is from Tor Lundvall, with the first Limited edition coming in a 6 panel luxury digipak.
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SOL INVICTUS - 'Thrones' CD (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. 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!
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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.
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THE TRIPLE TREE - 'Ghosts' CD (Cold Spring CSR96CD)
The Triple Tree consists of Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus) and Andrew King aided and abetted by M, Autumn Grieve, Kris Force (Amber Asylum), Guy Harries, Renee Rosen and John Murphy (Death In June, SPK, KnifeLadder), and is an extended homage to the supernatural fiction of M. R. James (with a certain nod to his notable studies in the New Testament Apocrypha) the greatest ghost story writer in the English language, and the finest medievalist of his generation. Join Dr Wakeford and the Rev. King as they search for the Three Crowns, attempt to Cast the Runes, purchase The Mezzotint, follow Mr Abney’s "remarkable enlightenment" in Lost Hearts, and join Count Magnus on the "Black Crusade"! Winter evenings will never be the same again... Digipak with booklet.
THE WARDROBE (TONY WAKEFORD & ANDREW LILES) - 'A Sandwich Short' CD (Tursa)
The Wardrobe is an experimental project by ambient artist Andrew Liles (live member of Nurse With Wound) and Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus). The second album by this project, "A Sandwich Short" features a brand new version of "Lucifer Before Sunrise" which originally appeared some 14 years ago on the "Revenge of the Selfish Shellfish" album ( Wakeford / Stapleton). This album combines the very best of Andrew Liles' twisted 'vision' with Tony Wakeford's dark sensibilities. Guest appearances by John Murphy (Death In June, KnifeLadder etc) and Colin Potter's daughters Helen and Alice. Ltd x 1000.
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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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TONY WAKEFORD - 'Into The Woods' CD (Tursa / Dark Vinyl)
Tony Wakeford (Sol Invictus) is back with a new Folk Noir album. Loosely influenced by the prog records of Wakeford's youth, "Into The Woods" describes a weird England of the 60's and 70's, where pockets of woodland hold out against the encroaching suburbs. A dark England of out-of-work hangmen, dubious priests and Woman's Institute covens. "Into The Woods" features guest appearances from Kris Force (Amber Asylum), Reeve Malka and Guy Harries (Orchestra Noir), and the whole Sol Invictus crew (Caroline Jago, Andrew King, Renée Rosen). This first edition of 2000 copies is presented in a beautiful matt digipak with artwork by painter Richard Moult.
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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.
