Really low-end ambient, sporadic humming pulses and blasting noise from this Danish artist (who recently released a 7" on Drone Records). “The senses are hit by a typhoon of charged electricity which sends your mind into a cabinet of mirrors where darkness folds and unfolds. The sound image presents itself as an inseparable unity in which myriads of parallel sequences are constantly undergoing transformations. Transcend through ethereal radiation!” Mastered by renowned Norwegian artist Lasse Marhaug. Nice piece!
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WALDCHENGARTEN - 'The Leech' 7" (Drone Records)
Wäldchengarten is a Danish duo that could be best described as “noise ambient” or “raw / harsh drone”. After some already very promising releases, this is their first vinyl. The music on 'The Leech' is very raw and filled with tiny noisy outbursts, at the same time ultra-sluggish and powerful. Low whistling feedback and pure electronic whirl-tones are omnipresent, everything seems to gradually sink to an alien centre of heavy gravity. This is dark, but its a darkness of sheer beauty. First edition of 300 copies on violet marbled vinyl. Black Covers with silver silk screen print and inlay.
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WALDTEUFEL - 'Rauhnacht' CD (Percht)
40 minutes of music about the Austrian / South German Rauhnacht rituals. "Rauhnacht" is a rural, ancient soundtrack for the holy Jul nights, combined with dreamy, sad Folk ballads and Pagan Folk-metal hymns. All artwork for this edition was painted by Markus Wolff in May 2007 on wood-plates and the CD has a 16-page booklet with German and English lyrics, presented in a beautiful digipak. Originally released by Terra Fria in 2005, this reissue includes 2 extra tracks and was remastered by Axel Frank (Werkraum).
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WALDTEUFEL - 'Rauhnacht' LP (Percht / Steinklang)
40 minutes about the Austrian / South German Rauhnacht rituals. "Rauhnacht" is a rural, ancient soundtrack for the holy Jul nights, combined with dreamy, sad Folk ballads and Pagan Folk-metal hymns. All artwork for this edition was painted by Markus Wolff in May 2007 on wood-plates and the LP has an inlay with German and English lyrics. Presented in a full-colour sleeve with printed and stained wooden inlay. Ltd x 500 copies. Heavy item! Originally released by Terra Fria in 2005, this reissue includes 2 extra tracks and was remastered by Axel Frank (Werkraum).
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WALDTEUFEL - 'Sanguis' CD (Beta-Lactam Ring Records)
First limited edition presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with lyric book! American ‘heathen art’ hero Markus Wolff delivers the anticiated album "Sanguis". Combining the sub-tribal thud of crash-worship with earthen tones and extra-terrestrial volk musik this is psychedelic apocalyptic folk replete with drones, accordion meditation and a sound like a Panzer division pushing back some unseen musikal enemy!
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WALTER & LUCE MAIOLI - 'Musical Instruments From Prehistory - The Paleolithic' CD (Hic Sunt Leones)
Walter and Luce Maioli's "Sophisticated Sound" exhibition displaying Paleolithic instruments (from 10,000 to 40,000 years ago) in a natural acoustic surrounding. Walter Maioli calls himself a "seeker of prehistoric music and the history of sound", an area in which he's become a great authority. An impeccably recorded document, tracing music-making by primitive people in the endless cycles of night and day.
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WE WAIT FOR SNOW - 'Lullabies From Our Dreams' CD (Final Muzik)
Debut album from We Wait For The Snow - a project of Andrea Penso (Selaxon Lutberg) and Simone Zuccolin. The sound is deliberately lo-fi and is created exclusively with economical instruments: acoustic and electric guitars, cheap keyboards, accordion, farfisa, flute and various non-musical objects. The aim is to create a confidential atmosphere through the balance between "dream" and "sadness". There is a sense of precarious balance in the songs, that alternates moments of pure improvisation with much more studied and controlled tracks. The songs are about dreams, lullabies and tales from the forest. For fans of raw, occult and lo-fi recordings, drone music, psych-folk, field recordings, concrete noise and acoustic melodies. "Troum meets Espers". Ltd x 600 copies in a beautiful digisleeve.
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WEAKLING - 'Dead As Dreams' CD (Tumult)
The one and only album from this cult San Francisco band. Grim, hypnotic, repetitive, Norwegian-styled buzzing Black Metal. "The shocking depth of emotion, sheer musical ability and keenness of ear for all things destructive displayed on this masterpiece should be the goal for all Black Metal bands wishing to transcend mediocrity" (Chronicles Of Chaos). Features members of The Fucking Champs, The Gault and Asunder. Weakling draws upon inspiration from 90's BM in the Norwegian tradition (Darkthrone, Burzum, Mayhem and Immortal).
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WEIHAN / WESTWIND - '63 Days Part VI' 7" (Fluttering Dragon)
6th part of the 7-part series dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising, with each chapter on 7" vinyl. This edition features the Belgian Neofolk act Weihan, and the French act Westwind, who contribute with a more cinematic-toned piece. Ltd x 400 hand-numbered copies in a gatefold cover.
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WELTBRAND - 'Radiance Of A Thousand Suns - The Apocalyptic Triumph' CD (New Era)
A violent mix of raw Black and Thrash Metal with the sick vocals of FUNERAL WINDS RSD Xul (aka Hellchrist Xul, also in DOMINI INFERI, and INFINITY as Baldragon Xul). Totally powerful Underground "cult" sounds with intros in the vein of PUISSANCE. Limited edition.
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WEREJU - 'Through The Depths Of Unknowing' 2 x CD (Electric Requiems)
Cathal Rodgers hails from County Offaly, in the very heart of Ireland. Here, under the guise of Wereju, he presents a double disc of Dark Ambient and drone / doom soundscapes, described by the artist himself as sounding like the "Ageless drifting melancholia of an abandoned planet". File next to peers such as Aidan Baker, Northaunt, Fear Falls Burning etc. Double jewelcase with textured artwork. Very nice piece indeed!
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WERKRAUM - 'Early Love Music' CD & 3" CD Boxset (Ahnstern / Steinklang)
14 progressive and traditional, psychedelic and medieval folk songs and chants of early love. 14 dreamy memories of the merry blue days from early times. With "Early Love Music" the German Folk musician Axel Frank sets a surpassing milestone for the new generation of Folk artists. A year after releasing his quite Martial / Neoclassical oriented debut on Cold Spring (CSR49CD), Axel got heavily involved with Alpine Folk heroes Sturmpercht and found his love in late 60s / early 70s Psych / Prog Folk music, thus changing his own direction, with the highly successful MCD 'Kristalle'. The complex arrangements and large variety of instruments even remind of The Incredible String Band and some early Acid-Folk bands. "Early Love Music" brings 2 cover versions: Donovan's ingenious fairytale "Jabberwocky" and traditional folk hit "The Blacksmith". Features collaborations with Changes, Lady Morphia and Sturmpercht. Digipak. RECOMMENDED!
Special edition in a beautiful printed wooden box holding the standard edition, along with a wooden inlay, holding an additional 3" CD with 4 bonus songs and is limited to 300 copies. ACT FAST!
WERKRAUM - 'Early Love Music' CD (Ahnstern / Steinklang)
14 progressive and traditional, psychedelic and medieval folk songs and chants of early love. 14 dreamy memories of the merry blue days from early times. With "Early Love Music" the German Folk musician Axel Frank sets a surpassing milestone for the new generation of Folk artists. A year after releasing his quite Martial / Neoclassical oriented debut on Cold Spring (CSR49CD), Axel got heavily involved with Alpine Folk heroes Sturmpercht and found his love in late 60s / early 70s Psych / Prog Folk music, thus changing his own direction, with the highly successful MCD 'Kristalle'. The complex arrangements and large variety of instruments even remind of The Incredible String Band and some early Acid-Folk bands. "Early Love Music" brings 2 cover versions: Donovan's ingenious fairytale "Jabberwocky" and traditional folk hit "The Blacksmith". Features collaborations with Changes, Lady Morphia and Sturmpercht. Digipak. RECOMMENDED!
'Kristalle' is not only fascinating because of it's graceful perfection in composition and musical virtuosity, but also through it's musical diversity, supported by Nicholas Tesluk and Robert Taylor (Changes), by Nick Nedzinsky (Lady Morphia) and by Antje Hoppenrath. A departure from the Neofolk sound of their debut 'Unsere Feuer brennen!' (Cold Spring CSR49CD), this MCD is filled with traditional melodies and psychedelic moments, guiding the listener in a magical world of acoustic sounds and picturesque poetry, telling from ancient fairie days. 6 songs over 32 minutes, presented in an elegant 6-panel digipak.
The third album of post-apocalyptic folk, ambient, minimal electro twosome WERMUT tells the story of Anna, a wooden Colin Archer yacht, which was build in the late 70s by Reiner and Petra, out of the desperate need to seek beyond their horizons. The cherished boat would lead them on a magic three-year-long journey to Scandinavia, Ireland, over the Atlantic and back. A tale of passion, of revelation, of freedom - but also of loneliness and introspection. Features guest musicians HIS DIVINE GRACE and FRL. Tost (Novy Svet). A conceptual, melancholic and visionary album from a band which defies all labelling. Comes in a very nice 6-panel digipak.
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WHERE - 'The Creatures Of The Wind' CD (Eibon Records)
WHERE is Zario of organic ambient project Olhon and Darvulia. Astonishing dark ambient in the vein of THOMAS KÖNER, LUSTMORD and AMON. Cryptic sounds and ghostly atmospheres centered upon the concept of the creatures of the wind. Incredibly deep & hyper-obscure. Highly recommended!
7 years after their acclaimed debut 'The Creatures Of The Wind', Where (Zario of organic ambient project Olhon and Darvulia) return with 'Wererat'. Utilising field recordings taken in sewers, this release revolves around the idea of rats conquering the earth. Hyper-obscure, deep, cavernous Dark Ambient and Drone for followers of Lustmord, Thomas Köner, Kerovnian or Amon. Highly recommended!
The debut album from dutch doom/drone act White Darkness - the sonic creation of Dutch artist Jason Köhnen. A one-man symphony creating his personal interpretations of nihilistic thoughts, melding modern classical composition with traditional funeral doom and dark ambient soundscapes. White Darkness throws open the doors to vast universes of musical possibility, creating darkly tense portraits of things best left undisturbed.
The 2006 album from British Industrial pioneers Whitehouse yet again transcends the art of music and will be life-changing for the unwary. The follow-up to 2003’s highly-acclaimed “Bird Seed” it is the culmination of three years of obsessively meticulous preparation. Produced by William Bennett “Asceticists 2006” showcases the next generation revolutionary new sound across seven indispensable new tracks. Presented with a very nice 24-page booklet with all song lyrics. Need we say anything else?
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WHITEHOUSE - 'Cruise' 2 x LP (Very Friendly)
The first of the highly-anticipated Whitehouse 180gm vinyl collection series! In 2001, "Cruise" was a result of 3 years of fanatically meticulous preparation, recorded both in the UK by William Bennett and in Chicago by Steve Albini - and written by William Bennet, Philip Best and Peter Sotos. This high quality, limited release showcases what was a new generation Whitehouse sound. Features a rare extra instrumental version of title track, originally released for DJs. Presented on 2 slabs of thick vinyl, with their own inner sleeves, and with a high-quality, shrink-wrapped cover.
The place where it all began. The seminal first album by Whitehouse, recorded in London 1980. Raw and unpolished noise / industrial from the trio of William Bennett, Paul Reuter and Peter McKay. Even to this day "Birthdeath Experience" is a remarkable piece of work created entirely with tone generators and EDP Wasps, and lyrically full of what would be their uncompromising trademark irony. It would prove instrumental in dragging avant-garde electronic music a long way from its initially limited boundaries. As with all the reissues in the series, this album is presented on thick 180g vinyl with inner sleeve and high quality cover, featuring the original artwork.
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WHITEHOUSE - 'Racket' CD (Susan Lawly)
Brand new Whitehouse studio album of anthemic "afro noise to blow your fucking mind". Some great screaming, apocalyptic vocals by both Bennett and Best, taking on the deranged aspect seen in older tracks such as "Wriggle Like a Fucking Eel". With some instrumental and calm tracks amongst their renowned Power Electronics style, this is perhaps the most experimental and wildly diverse Whitehouse album yet, expanding their sonic palette and pointing towards a brave new future. 7 tracks. 16-page booklet with full song lyrics and stunning artwork.
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WHITEHOUSE - 'Total Sex' 2 x LP (Very Friendly)
Hard to believe the extraordinary second album from Whitehouse was recorded back in 1980 (C60/ LP, Come Organisation) - a development and expansion of the pioneering electronic techniques which were demonstrated on the debut "Birthdeath Experience". Also included on this stunning double vinyl set are two rare bonus tracks, taken from the United Dairies 'Hoisting The Black Flag' compilation. Highly recommended!
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WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS - 'The Instrument Of Control' CD (Archivio Letterario)
Collection of rare recordings of William Burroughs in conversation and readings from the 1970s/80s. This is an essential insight into the mind and writings of arguably the most influential writer from the Beat generation. "Through his mordant satire of cultural aspirations, homosexual eroticism and political power, Burroughs focuses our gaze into the abyss. His cold, surgical language creates beauty through a terror that we are just able to bear". A great collectors' item! Italian import.
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WINDFAHNENAMT - 'Windfahnenamt' CD (Horch!)
The first release from this German label (who have since released material by HNBjörkk and I Burn Vs. Sshe Retina Stimulants), who are fully dedicated to audiophile pleasures, comes from the Hamburg-based project Windfahnenamt. Entirely constructed with looped and manipulated vinyl grooves, it creates warm, drifting atmopsheres and a perfectly lulling ambiance. Digipak. Very nice, highly recommended piece.
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WINTERSILENCE - 'Transmission Fields' 2 x CD (Weird Amplexus)
A surprising and ambitious trip from ambient to cosmic paths. This work has various influences, but all titles have something in common, they all seem to run after to an evocative attitude. Mysterious vocals, acoustic sounds, epic musical structures with Nordic sensations. Rhythms and melodies cross themselves in a mixture of savage screams, primitive emotions and futuristic effects. A really beautiful piece of work encased in a lush double-digipak which really does this release justice. Ltd x 1000.
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WOLFMANGLER - 'Dwelling In A Dead Raven For The Glory Of Crucified Wolves' CD (Aurora Borealis)
Wolfmangler is the musical vision of D Smolken, a Polish political émigré, formerly of Dead Raven Choir. His music is slow, grim, noisy, black and shambling; a deconstructed hybrid of twisted folk and hinterland doom metal. Bowed double bass, electric bass and violin merge with sinister growls and whispered lyrics as Wolfmangler improvise dissonant doom riffs around lyrics taken from Hank Williams Jr, Georg Trakl and others, rich with the symbolism of life and decay. Wolfmangler create a listening experience at once unsettling, twisted and darkly beautiful.
WOLFSKIN - 'The Hidden Fortress: A Visitation' CD (Neuropa)
Wolfskin is one of Europe's finest and most original ritual ambient acts and are surely responsable for putting Portugal on the dark-ambient map! 'The Hidden Fortress' is both their first and last output: originally released as a cassette tape back in 1995, Johan Aernus decided to close the Wolfskin circle with a remastered and partially re-recorded edition of that same record. On his last journey to the hidden fortress, he took a companion with him: Swedish audio-genius Objekt4 gave the whole record a new life and dynamic. Presented in an elegant 6-panel digipak. Ltd x 1000.
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WOMBA - 'Evidence Of Letta' CD (RAIG)
The fascinating allure of sound sculptures, organic and industrial flotsams of the WOMBA origin, catalyzed by the manipulations of the local underground scene's most prolific lunatic Tikhon S. Kubov. It is neither a return to the aggravated sonic assault of the preceding album, nor a reproduction of the kind of noise you would expect nowadays - but somewhat more soft. A refined post-industrial symphony of nostalgia, sentiment and lust. Normally, it works without breaks as one single piece, but the montage specific character allows a listener to spin one's own web of twenty four audio-cells by programming the ‘Letta’ tracks to playback in any order. “Make your own Evidence!”. Presented in a stunning cardboard package. Russian import.
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WULGATA - 'Echoes Of The Past... Not So Far Away' CD (Beast Of Prey)
Wulgata is a Polish musical project, who for the past few years has been creating dark ambient and industrial sounds in the quiet spots of Silesia. "Echoes of the past...not far away" is a compilation of what is best in Wulgata. This is a 'deceitful' album - on one hand announcing the coming of a mortal threat, and on the other, a reflection of some inner strength, that tries to break free and whispers to calm the spirit. 55 minutes of grim dark ambient sounds with rhythmical and industrial elements. Presented in a foldout package with insert and finished with a wax seal. Hand-numbered edition of 444 copies.
Walter and Luce Maioli's "Sophisticated Sound" exhibition displaying Paleolithic instruments (from 10,000 to 40,000 years ago) in a natural acoustic surrounding. Walter Maioli calls himself a "seeker of prehistoric music and the history of sound", an area in which he's become a great authority. An impeccably recorded document, tracing music-making by primitive people in the endless cycles of night and day.
