SAVAGE REPUBLIC /
JOB KARMA
WROCŁAW - 16.03.2007

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V/A “UNTITLED. A Tribute to Zdzislaw Beksinski” CD 2007

"The compilation dedicated to Zdzislaw Beksinski will be released on Feb 21st."
Line-up: Asmorod (FR), Contemplatron (PL), Desiderii Marginis (S), Gustaf Hildebrand (S), His Divine Grace (D), Hybryds (BE), Inade (D), Job Karma (PL), Kratong (RU), Necrophorus (S), Svartsinn (N), Zenial (PL)

www.wrotyczrecords.prv.pl
www.muzeum.sanok.pl
www.beksinski.com.pl

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"This compilation is a tribute to the people who became victims of tragedy in Belarusian village Khatyn.
Stigmata magazine presents the first Belarusian compilation with international line-up ХАТЫНЬ: Tacet, Sed Loquitur: 13 legendary bands from all-over Europe, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia joined their forces to remind people about victims of inferno in small Belarusian village Khatyn. Genres included are dark ambient, folk, electro, industrial and gothic. Almost all of the tracks are exclusive. The release includes matt varnished digisleeve, 3 cards and a 12 pages booklet. All artwork is made by Stigmata design and based on original photos from Belarusian State Photo Archive. The CD is limited to 500 copies."
Line-up:
PROPERGOL (Fr), PRAGNAVIT (By), CYCLOTIMIA (Ru), BAD SECTOR (It), MAJDANEK WALTZ (Ru), ATARAXIA (It), MOON FAR AWAY (Ru), OSIMIRA (By), DONIS (Lt), CAWATANA (Hu), VISHUDHA KALI (Ru), FIRST LAW (De), NECRO STELLAR (Ru)

"PRAGNAVIT is one of the oldest and well-known formations from Belarus. This one-man project was formed by Mr. Voist, a legendary figure of Belarusian underground, who also known for UDUMBAL, NOLUNTAS and M.O.B.A.S. To this date PRAGNAVIT has released two tape-albums and disappeared for almost a decade…

Today Crivia Records, a joint venture of Stigmata and Possession Productions., is proud to present the brand new album of PRAGNAVIT. Forget about previous records from this band, Svietacjam is the new level in PRAGNAVIT’s career. Dark wave almost gone and now it’s time for Ethnic Dark Ambient! It’s time for the Rite of Initiation. Dark and gloomy soundscapes guide you through the pictures from the Past of ancient Belarus – mysterious land Crivia. Keyboards and field recordings are accompanied by native Belarusian acoustic instruments: duda (bagpipes), surma, sopilka, cow horn, drymba, fluits and kaliuka. Luxury edition."

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PUISSANCE - "Grace Of God

"The cogwheels on the Puissance warmachine are back to work, as defiant and innovative as ever. "Grace of God" re-invents the current notion of Martial-Pop, with their own superior combination of sumptuous Neo-Classical and Industrial music. Musically, "Grace of God" could well be referred to as a re-definition of the currently over-abused Martial-Pop term, yet Puissance's own superior combination of sumptuous Neo-Classical and Industrial elements raises any potential Pop anthem to an entirely distinct level. More melodic and vocal-oriented than before, this latest opus also comes to expose a more rhythmic approach that had been hinted at in previous releases, but which has now morphed into a powerful and relentless driving force in Söderlund and Möller's compositions. Compellingly militant as well as beautifully apocalyptic, "Grace of God" finds Puissance in top form, presenting a fine compendium of all bits and pieces that the band have been flirting with throughout their career and incorporating them in a unique style which will again set new standards, as they have been known to do in previous outputs."

PUISSANCE - "Back In Control"

"Puissance's second full-length album, one which has consolidated their status as forerunners in the Industrial/Militaristic scenario, which hereby starts to take on a more Neo-Classical orientation. Deluxe remastered edition with one bonus track. Following the awe-inspiring debut "Let Us Lead", Puissance would return a couple of years later to unleash "Back In Control", a cynical tribute to human evolution and how such evolution inevitably seems to dictate the end of the World and mankind's own extinction. The impending man-made apocalypse which Söderlund obsessively narrates is superbly illustrated by epic martial compositions, to which the pace is set by loud marching drums and Industrial percussion. A compelling work of art, that would bring Industrial music to a new climax thanks to the glorious Neo-Classical arrangements that Puissance have developed for the album.
Originally issued via Cold Meat Industry in a 2000 copies limited edition, this rare classic is now finally made available again through Equilibrium Music, who have also recently re-issued the band's debut "Let Us Lead". "Back In Control" has been re-mastered and enhanced with one bonus track, presented in a deluxe digipak edition with embossed cover."

ARDITI - "Marching On To Victory" 

"The original release of "Marching on to Victory" dates back to 2003, with a small pressing of 1000 copies on the obscure Swedish label Svartvintras. The legacy that one half of the project brought from his work with Puissance was fairly evident, yet the focus on his work as Arditi was not so much beautifuly orchestrated narrations of the apocalypse, but far grimmer depictions of the past centuries world conflicts. Field recordings and blurry speeches were incorporated into Arditi's compositions, adding a rather disturbing tone to the predominant military snare-drums, obscure symphonic arrangements and hypnotic soundscapes. The suffocating combination between martial classical arrangements and somber atmospheres would set Arditi's debut album as one of the bleakest releases on the Militaristic Neo-Classical movement that was starting to flourish at the time. "Marching on to Victory" is now made available again, in a deluxe Digipak release featuring 2 bonus tracks."

CHANGES - "A ripple in time" LP 2007

"When the concept for this album was in its seminal stages, we came to the realization that there were several songs from Changes' earlier years which had yet to be released in any form. Some had been recorded on early "demo" tapes while others had not. Thus, it was decided that instead of using previously recorded tracks, we would return to the studio to create new renditions of these songs. Additionally, the arrangements, bridges, and harmonies were enhanced to better reflect our current style. Also included in this album are three new songs, "Somewhere in the Night," "Eldorado," and "Paradiso". Essentially, the album bridges the years from Changes' inception to its present incarnation. It is with great pleasure that we present to you 'A Ripple in Time'. - Nicholas Tesluk"

"The brand new LJDLP opus based on the obscure 1930?s Croix de Sang movement. This album contains new material at the exception of a reworking track from the Croix de Bois 10", and is a masterpiece both musically and visually. Some material was used during the latest LJDLP concerts (Triumvirat festival).
Limited edition digipack with copper debossed finition and 12 pages full color booklet. 15 tracks. 64mn. There will be an even more limited edition boxset (high price) wich will be announced later."

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CHALLENGE OF HONOUR - "Trilogy" 
2CD 2007

the trilogy of human madness was released as three 10" ep's on the french label Divine Comedy. 5 years after the first release, comes now this 2CD-set containing the three 10" EP's digitally remastered on CD1 and on CD 2 the steinklang EP 'Am ende des tages...' aswell as 5 unreleased tracks and 4 remixes by Antracot, Levoi Pravoi, Atrox and Hypnoskull (all exclusive).

Tracklist:

CD 1:
ANGELIC TORMENT - 10"
01  Angelic Torment 1
02  Angelic Torment 2
03  Dresden
04  Firestorm

NACHT FIEL ÜBER GOTENHAFEN - 10"
05  act 1
06  act 2

ORADOUR SUR GLANES - 10"
07  Le 10 Juin 1944 -Le Matin
08  L'arrivee des Allemands
09  Le village
10  Dans L'eglise
11  Le 10 Juin 1944 - Le Soir

CD 2:
01  Ulrike Meinhof  (unreleased)
02  Freie Revolution
03  Stirb und werde
04  December 2004   (unreleased)
05  Schlaflied   (unreleased)
06  Summer in Riga V.2   (unreleased)
07  One more dream   (unreleased)
08  Fatherless   (ATROX remix)
09  We must not fear   (ANTRACOT remix)
10  Douaumont   (LEVOI PRAVOI remix)
11  Hadrian's wall    (HYPNOSKULL remix)

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Vladimir Igoshin (Ossaserpia) has created Opus alchymicum, spectacular account of the >work< of the musickal alchemists who developed a symbolic kind of psychochemistry, aimed at producing the gold of mystical illumination through celestial musick. See theories by Robert Fludd and Rosicrucian theories of the monochord.
Very unique melancholy chamber musick with some strange industrial & drone elements. Vladimir Igoshin is known for his contributions to HCD compilations such as Lust From The Underworld and/or AL: 100th Anniversary.
Special art-works designed by outstanding Madeline von Foerster <http://www.madelinevonfoerster.com/>!
The opus consists of pressed CD in paper sleeve with impression; 16-pages A5 hard-bound book with impression on the cover, equipped with flyleafs at the front and the back including printed alchemical symbols; 6 alchemical graphics by Madeline von Foerster with an overlays; A3 poster with explanatory text to each alchemical graphic, and impression again; embossed CD sleeve-jacket. Packed in PVC sheet.
Top-notch papers used for all items again. Limited edition of oversized hard-bound book is covered with rustish Quilt 120g paper. The flyleafs and inner pages are printed on Gmund Kaschmir cream 170g. CD sleeve-jacket and poster are made of Quilt 120g paper. Very rare print (audio/bibliophilia) for all occult fans of musick &
alchemy!

SKY BURIAL - "Of The First Light"
CDR 2007

"Combining electronics, ethnographic instrumentation and field recordings,
"Of The First Light" juxtaposes minimalist industrial dirge with cold, dark ambience and resonant drones. “Of the first light” is a reference to the Wampanoag tribe (meaning “people of the first light”), the original indigenous inhabitants of Sky Burial’s locale, Cape Cod, one of the first places in the U.S. to experience sunrise each day. This release is limited to 200 pro-pressed cdrs with letterpress covers by Thumbprint Press. Sky Burial is the industrial/ambient/drone project of Michael Page (Fire In The Head) inspired by acts such as Skullflower, Lustmord, Controlled Bleeding, Zoviet France, Nocturnal Emissions, Final, etc. "Of the First Light" shows a stronger slant towards an early industrial sound than previous Sky Burial releases."

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ANDREW KING / LES SENTIERS CONFLICTUELS - "1888" CD 2007

"The first full lenght release by french formation Les Sentiers Conflictuels after two succesfull vynil releases.
On this cinematographic album, Andrew King reads the strange letters signed Jack the Ripper Scotland Yards received in late 1888 on a disturbing neoclassical soundtrack with some cold foggy drones and sounds of archive (mechanical noises, operettes and old cylinders samples). A dark journey into the wet sinuous streets of Whitechapel, London 1888...
In some aspects, this release reminds the collaboration between Blood Axis and LJDLP both in style and intensity. Limited edition 3 pannel digipack."

<limited edition 444 copies> /dark ambient / dark industrial - special packing, handmade/

“Gloria Laus” is the first prat of LUX MUNDI trilogy. Trilogy is a tribute to all those people who died, were killed,  deceived, humiliated or stalked by the Catholic Church. It's homage for all those victims, to whom, instead of love, hope and brotherhood, blood, tortures and death was brought... 50-minutes-long album, where Anthony A. Destroyer (PARANOIA INDUCTA) invited eLL (SUI GENERIS UMBRA) and Robert Marciniak (RUKKANOR) to guest appearance.
The cd is unusualy released - purple cover with 12-page booklet filled with graphics marching every track. The booklet is inside specially designed cross-shaped envelope and sealed . In front of the cover we find sign along the purpule seal. All together is wrapped in a foil and hand-made marked with serial number in limited edition of 444 pieces."

 <limited edition 222 copies> /neofolk/martial and apocalyptic industrial - special packing, handmade/ 

"Long-expected split of two polish projects which made each three new tracks in neofolk-apocaliptic style."
Collectively made, 33-minutes-long stuff in chaos of furious commands. Tale about people and for people, about fight - for fighting ones and for perseverance. Tale about human and his deeds, weeknesses and heroism.
The cd is unusualy released - cover printed on light-brown cardboard. each release includes a photography of AK soldier. cover is wrapped with embroidened fabric ribbon. all wrapped in foil and hand-made marked with serial number in limited edition of 222 copies.

<limited edition 100 copies> / power harsh noise - special packing, handmade/

"Pax Vobiskum" - 8 tracks, 70 min. New release BRANDKOMMANDO in Colaboration Beast Of Prey.

Terrorism = Aggression, Aggression = Violence, Violence = Terrorism

POWER HARSH NOISE

"Waiting" is nearly 35 minutes of dark ambient / industrial soundscapes. A portait of darkness, an effort to capture the essence of human emotions, bleak and sad. All this on the pro-done CDr with excellent graphics. Limited to 200 copies."

More informations about this release on:
www.via-nocturna.pl

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"From our neighbor country in the east (Finland) comes PIMENTOLA; maybe new, but definitely not unknown. After 10 years and a good selection of releases, such as the highly praised album MM-MMV on Twilight Records; we are most proud to present the new album: "MISANTROPOLIS". Presented in a luxurious silver foilprinted 6-panel digipak, featuring guest appearances by members of the well-renowned folk music group GARMARNA, the neo-classical project DEAD MAN'S HILL, as well as a fantastic and bizarre cabaret/musical style vocal performance by APROX. "Misantropolis" introduces more vocals than past PIMENTOLA releases; hysteric screams, gloomy choirs/harmonies; hand in hand with electronic sounds, samplings and acoustic instruments; accordion, violins, theremin, metal percussions and various kinds of drums.
Ten ill star prayers from the Black Globe; an end of times sound-work ranging from martial neoclassical to drum n' bRass and tripjazz. Paralyzing absinthe nightmares morphed with opiatic tunes of the orient."

"The fourth album from composer Simon Heath (Sweden) ventures beyond the vestiges of your mortality, granting a fleeting glance at the world beyond the veil. As ever, Simon has reinvented the genre as well as himself with a unique ambience created from his ever-increasingly complex and obscure techniques of mental dissolution and musical innovation.
ATRIUM CARCERI emerges from the vapours with yet another stunning release entitled Ptahil (fetahil). The obsidian citadel stands stoic, its forceful gaze forever over streets running rampant with the councils bidders, while the citadel of glass attracts the mindless reincarnates grasping at anything physical while their memories slowly burn away in the womb of their eternal home. The comforts of quiet lives forever washed away by a miasmic tidal wave of necrotic flesh, sagging, protean forms and the chill of the grave.This is a place where steel rusts and is forgotten, where flesh and the fleeting forms it inhabits are forever changed. Ptahil sees all, and forgets naught. Let your mind be stripped to the pulpy, undulating core with this darkened voyage into domains both dreadful and serenely beautiful."

More infos:
www.coldmeat.se

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"In the last 3 years ALLERSEELEN released many great new songs on collaborations and split-albums with artists like CHANGES, SANGRE CAVALLUM, STURMPERCHT, ...as well as some compilation tracks and new songs for the limited vinyl re-releases of their early albums. A special highlight was the famous "Edelweiss" compilation CD with many rare (vinyl-) tracks and even some unreleased remixes and versions. But now, with "Hallstatt" comes the first new ALLERSEELEN full-length album since 4 years ("Flamme" was released in may 2003). It contains brand-new songs about love and death, about transitoriness and eternity and it is inspired by the beautiful village Hallstatt in Austria, which belongs to the world cultural heritage because of it's amazing tomb findings of the "Hallstatt" culture and because of the mysterious bone-house with the painted skulls"

"Due to many requests for a digital version of the first STURMPERCHT LP, we decided to rerelease this obscure pearl of Alpine-Folkmusic on CD now. The CD is limited to 500 copies and it comes in the same wooden artwork than the LP-version (only smaller: 15 x 16cm) and it's digitally remastered. This album is pure weird Alpine-Folk music with martial drinking-songs, alpine battle-hymns and strange fairie-tales out from the deepest Austrian and Bavarian forests, all embedded in a breath of black Monty Python humour."

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Release in collaboration with Beast Of Prey. Greek project IN SCISSORS created dark ambient/experimental album "The Veratrine Evangelicum" based on religious thread, where main idea was to make soudtrack to some place deep in underground. Expect unconvetional release.

"Donatas Bielkauskas - the man having keen ear, primeval curiosity, solid musical education and exquisite taste, who has released into the world the musical project DONIS (tribute in Prussian) - expands the space of creative quests with every new album until it transgresses this single regular cultural medium - music related with the tradition of Lithuanian ethnos, which he is the expert of. This time the artist has embarked on a new challenging journey, that is, to compose music revealing the unknown spirit of antiquity. His efforts have resulted in Alexandreia album that serves as a deep, pure and dreamy manifest to the ancient times. Tranquil, transparent and persuasive ambient stream prevails in the tracks. The archaic winds of different nations tastefully add to it in some of the tracks. These include hornpipe, bagpipes, mesmerising rhythms of tabor and mystifying bells. Soft and velvety voice of vocalist Alwyda, who has created the key vein of the album, opens the idealised femininity of the antiquity and conveys emotionally-charged world vision of genius Konstantin Kavafi where the Mediterranean past and present, the East and the West, the Greeks and the barbarians meet in the catharsis of profound sadness and wisdom, where the fall of civilisation witnessed in the vanishing cultural heritage is revealed. The Greek poetry recited in an enchanting voice and the ambient melting the words with elemental force embrace the audience who do not even know the archaic language. Alexandreia album will not disappoint the lovers of Dead Can Dance, Kameras 48, Raison D’etre music, either."

"Oorchach is not an empty ornate word or a meaningless concept coined to single out the musical project. The Northern nations of Siberia use the term “Oorchach” to define a very specific archaic artefact of the household. This is an iron ring that used to be ringed to the new-born domestic animals to prevent them from sucking their mother’s milk. It is a powerful archaic symbol embodying the encounter with the remorseless reality in early childhood. Oorchach is a strong event of pre-historic worlds brought to us by the archaic primeval nations that upheld and confessed shamanism, the pro-religions of all religions. The signs and sounds of these shamanic cultures extinguished in times immemorial are revived in