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ALBUM COVER: Norilsk unveils artwork for new album Antipole

December 6, 2024

In anticipation of the new NORILSK studio album, Antipole, we are unveiling the stunning cover art piece, created by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration (Loss, Bell Witch, Hooded Menace).

Antipole brings forth the theme of dualism, whether in the form of light and shadow, reality and fiction, or gravity and ethereality. Reflecting on the title track, the artwork depicts a portal connecting different dimensions, and the pole star evokes this alignment between the heavens and earth, or, as the artist calls it, ‘the Way’.

NORILSK is a death-doom band formed in 2012 in Canada. It released its first full length album, The Idea of North, on Hypnotic Dirge Records in 2015. Ten years later, the stars align once again to bring forth the next chapter in the band’s discography.

Antipole will be released on February 7, 2025, and pre-orders will launch on December 13.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Norilsk will release a new studio album on Hypnotic Dirge Records

November 29, 2024

As the cold season is once more upon us, Hypnotic Dirge Records is proud to announce the brand new studio album by Canadian doom-death band NORILSK, scheduled for February 7, 2025.

The quartet known for its unique take on winter doom has assembled a brand new chapter in the band’s discography, building on the characteristics that made NORILSK what it is today while offering something undeniably contemporary. The new album, ‘Antipole,’ picks up where 2022’s EP ‘Beyond the Mountains’...

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ALBUM RELEASE: Notturno - Our

November 29, 2024

(October 6, 2024)

Notturno's third album Our is now officially released!

In addition to Bandcamp, the new record is also streaming in full on your platform of choice!

For physical copies, we are expecting both the LP and CD to arrive from the plant later this week, so shipping of orders will begin in a few days. The poster flags are also already here, and the only thing that is slightly delayed are the t-shirts, which are expected to arrive in about 2 weeks!

Album Notes:

One year to the date of No...

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PRE-ORDERS: Notturno - Our

September 13, 2024

Notturno's latest album fast approaches its release and we're now accepting pre-orders for the new record!

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The third album - entitled "Our", follows on the heels of last autumn's "Inside", being officially released exactly one year after its predecessor.

Similarly to previous Notturno albums, the sound is rooted in atmospheric and depressive black metal with the addition of classical instruments incorporated into the compositions only adding to the r...

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ALBUM COVER: Notturno - Our

September 4, 2024

Notturno's third album "Our" - continuing the series that began with their debut album - fast approaches and today is the day we reveal the cover art!

As is custom for Notturno records, the third album once again features a new model, Giulia Simonelli, with photographer Riccardo Ziosi handling the shooting like usual.

Many of the shots taken during this session will be featured elsewhere in the CD and LP layouts as well as new Notturno merch which will all be revealed next week as we launch pre...

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UPCOMING RELEASE: Notturno - Our

August 20, 2024

One year to the date of Notturno's last album, the newest chapter in the story of Notturno will see the light of day once again this year on October 6.

Following "Obsessions" and "Inside", the new album entitled "Our" continues the exploration of the human psyche and our obsessive compulsions.

Similarly to previous Notturno albums, the sound is rooted in atmospheric and depressive black metal with the additional of classical instruments incorporated into the compositions only adding to the ric...

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NONE announces end to project

July 9, 2024

Everything that begins reaches its inevitable end. After four full-length albums over the past 7 years, NONE have decided to put the project to rest. A big thank you to everyone who felt a connection to NONE's vision and supported its endevours.

A message from the band:

"We are announcing the closure of the NONE project. The reasoning is mutual but personal. We can, however, say that the fourth album "Inevitable" was always designed to be our terminal chapter, and this was an inspiring force be...

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ALBUM RELEASE: Ov Shadows - Heresiarch

June 21, 2024

Returning for their third and final album, “Heresiarch” sees Ov Shadows honing their ferocious style of vigorous and energetic Black Metal that serves as an all-out auditory assault of powerful and relentless riffs, pummeling drums and impassioned vocals! "Heresiarch" promises to build on the band's previous works and add a final exclamation mark to the band’s catalog!

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Norilsk to release two new albums later in 2024!

June 7, 2024

As if the first half of the year had not been busy enough for Hypnotic Dirge Records, two new NORILSK releases will see the light of day on the label in 2024. The first one will be a live in the studio release, covering songs from the first ten years of the band; the second one will be a brand new studio full length.

NORILSK should be a familiar name for those who have been following HDR over the years. Our collaboration goes back to 2015, when we released the band’s first full length album ...

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PRE-ORDER: Hekseblad - Kaer Morhen LP ["Brokilon Boughs" Variant - NEW!]

May 27, 2024

It wasn't long after launching pre-orders for the Hekseblad - Kaer Morhen LP's that they were already all spoken for. Since then, many people have asked if there was the possibility of an additional pressing, so we've heeded your calls! A new variant of the "Kaer Morhen" LP is now available for pre-order, limited to only 100 copies so act quick as this will be the last pressing for the foreseeable future!