Aeon Sable - Hypaerion

2016-02-28 (News)

Aeon Sable's sound is defined by 100% artistic control and complete permutation of their artistic vision. The courage to indulge in epic styles is just as tangible as the authentic flair for imperishable effulgent melodies. Uncompromising Rock, resistant against the shackles of genres; multifaceted and groundbreaking.
If darkness could sparkle then "Hypaerion" would surely exemplify the imperishable resplendence emanating from the album. "Hypaerion" is eternal.
With the unusual white featuring in the artwork Aeon Sable deliberately create a direct contrast to the fascinating darkness of the sound-universe that pulls the listener deep into the depths of subconsciousness.

Alphaxone - Echoes from Outer Silence

2016-02-27 (News)

Alphaxone is back with his 4th album, a space voyage ambient album of drone mixed with electronic overtones and a healthy dose of field recordings. 
"Echoes from Outer Silence" take us through space and to the archaic signals of civilizations beyond the stars, Mehdi Saleh this time packing some serious analogue warmth to his droney dreamscapes. He once again polishes up his already splendid sound quality and excellent production to reach new heights. This is an album best enjoyed when relaxing with a cup of freeze dried coffe in zero G.
Artwork, Mastering - Simon Heath.

Merciful Nuns - Thelema VIII (+ Allseeing Eye)

2016-02-26 (News)

The Trio Infernal strikes again: "Thelema VIII", the eighth album from the occult rock gods led by mastermind Artaud Seth (ex Diary of Dreams, Garden of Delight) has been announced. The man himself, Jawa Seth and Jón Tmoh arguably spearhead the international Goth-Rock scene. Hardly any band in this genre can boast a vitae like the Merciful Nuns.
"Thelema VIII" pounds ear-drums with an implosion and rarely the album succeeds in drawing the listener so convincingly and quickly under its spell.
Instantly pinpointed and excessive songs, wild and menacing dark penetrate the auditory canals. In the Merciful Nuns' typical style we find the synapsis exceeding the process of mere listening by posting a fundamental question of meaning in its literary context. On this occasion we find the inquisitive Socrates on his journey into the abyss of a dystopic society living in accord with Thelemitic principles on a distant exoplanet. 
First copies come with the exclusive, and hand-numbered "Allseing Eye" EP, featuring 4 exclusive versions/tracks as double-package. The EP is not available seperately.
 

Mirror - Mirror

2016-02-25 (News)

"As a songwriter, I've spent a lot of time in my music career trying to be innovative. And one thing that struck me was watching the way [David] Lynch would use music in films. Rather than being innovative, the music was used in a way that was familiar. In other words, anything that sounded kind of challenging melodically, I got rid of. I made everything in a way like a lullaby." -Thomas Anselmi
"Mirror" is a tour de force in song-writing, with the help of an impressive cast: Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) takes on vocal duties for the fantastic album opener "Nostalgia"; Warhol superstar and actor Joe Dallesandro makes an appearance on "City Lights"; Mike Garson, the pianist from David Bowie's "Alladin Sane", contributes; as do guitarist Knox Chandler, former Grapes of Wrath keyboardist Vincent Jones, who produced the record, and Download collaborator Phil Western. 
Remastered reissue on both vinyl and CD.

Project Pitchfork – Second Anthology

2016-02-24 (News)

Before Project Pitchfork once again set sail for new horizons, Peter Spilles makes use of this welcome opportunity to enrich the world's most extensive Dark Electro compilation with another chapter. Consequently entitled "Second Anthology", also this next part is reviewing the unrivalled career of this legendary project. It accommodates the status of this special album by including four pieces that have been entirely re-recorded and resung in the studio. This ethos holds true for every single one of the 33 tracks on this brimful anthology. All the songs have been remastered and partly remixed and the package comes with a sumptuous 28 pages booklet.
The retrospective runs up till the latest release "Blood", encompassing twelve years of vibrant Dark Electro history, bundled in a lavish boxing and crowned with a brand new song. If Project Pitchfork do something, they do it right.

IAMX - North Star

2016-02-23 (News)

"It is about becoming unhinged… being sucked into a black hole of madness and psychological pain and clawing a way out",” explains Chris Corner of internationally revered band IAMX bout his new single and video “"North Star". "“Nature can relieve the burden of obsessive everyday stress, it can diffuse the never ending 'story of me' and guide you back to a calmer mental state. ‘'North Star’' symbolizes this guide.”"
You can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLmC2hSRwKM.