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ALBUM NEWS: Ov Shadows unveils cover art and tracklist for upcoming release “I Djävulens Avbild"

July 7, 2020
Ov Shadows unveils the cover art for their upcoming album  “I Djävulens Avbild" due for release on Hypnotic Dirge Records on August 14, 2020. The cover art for “I Djävulens Avbild" was designed by the enigmatic Mister snöpuls



The new record  "I Djävulens Avbild" presents Ov Shadows at an unprecedented ferocity and forward-momentum, and apparently very intent on proving that to their listeners immediately, as pummeling drums and a heavy galloping riff fill the speakers within seconds of the opening track "Den Eld Som Tär Och Förvrider." 

Throughout "I Djävulens Avbild, the pace hardly ever lets up, instead taking you on an all-out sensory assault. The combination of infectious riffs, recurring hooks, blastbeats, and tortured vocals create an enveloping claustrophobic and dark dissonance, as if a shroud has covered your face and defined forms have turned to shadows. Despite its unrelenting nature, the details really shine through on "I Djävulens Avbild" thanks to its clear production, precise musicianship, and deliberate flow. The few times where the record does slow down become quite memorable due to the contrast. The use of powerful percussion and austere bass create a trance-inducing atmosphere while discordant tremolo-picked melodies soar overhead creating a wonderful juxtaposition that crescendos into catharsis. 
"I Djävulens Avbild" will be released on Hypnotic Dirge Records on Friday August 14 on CD/Digital format. An official "I Djävulens Avbild" shirt will also be available as well as a merch bundle.

Tracklist:
1 - Den Eld Som Tär Och Förvrider (6:24)
2 - Blasfemiskt Crescendo (6:24)
3 - Under Dödens Vingar (5:44)
4 - Anakoretens Gap (5:06)
5 - I Djävulens Avbild (6:09)
6 - Spotsk (6:36)
7 - Av Kunskap Krönt Till Gud (6:34)
Total: 42:57

The english translations for the titles are:
1 - The Fire That Consumes And Distorts
2 - Blasphemous Crescendo
3 - Under the Wings of Death
4 - The Maw of the Anchorite
5 - In the Devil's Image
6 - Defiant
7 - By Knowledge Crowned God

Teaser:

Video by: Wikked Twist Media

 

VINYL RELEASE: NONE - Life has gone on long enough [Release / Update]

July 3, 2020
Today is officially the release date for the vinyl pressing of NONE's second album. Sadly, the vinyl are still in transit from Europe. I checked the tracking numbers this morning and it seems like they are about 1-2 weeks from arriving. As soon as they arrive, we'll work our asses off to get ALL the orders out within 3-4 days so I just ask for your patience for a little while longer!







If you've ordered the repress of the long-sleeve "A Coffin for a Bed" shirt, that's expected to arrive here eit...

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ALBUM NEWS: Wills Dissolve unveils cover art for upcoming release “Echoes”

July 2, 2020
Following on the comet tail of their debut album "The Heavens Are Not On Fire...", Wills Dissolve direct their gaze upon the cosmos once again in “Echoes”, their sophomore album presented as a single track, 32-minute exploration of the loneliness and sacrifice of astro-technological advancement. Though once again rooted in progressive metal, “Echoes” incorporates a wide range of styles to tell the tale of an astronaut on a dangerous and vital deep space expedition. Allow yourself to b...

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ALBUM NEWS: Marche Funèbre unveils cover art and tracklist for upcoming release "Einderlicht"

June 26, 2020
Right on time to make the best out of the weekend, we can now give you more details on the next Marche Funèbre album “Einderlicht”, and see with rapt attention the magnificent cover artwork, once again delivered by
Brooke Shaden Photography.



In this fourth album, without relinquishing their doom/death metal background, and never becoming complacent when trying to find new approaches to extreme metal, Marche Funèbre gives us a collection of powerful solid riffs and catchy tunes (yes!), ...

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WEBSHOP UPDATE: Ashen Dominion titles added

June 23, 2020
New titles from Ashen Dominion have been added to the shop!

AD010 Khors - Beyond The Bestial
AD011 Nuitville - When The Darkness Falls
AD013 Ezkaton - Sheen And Misery
AD014 Barkasth - Hear My Void
AD015 Raventale - Morphine Dead Gardens
AD016 Goatreich - Godfetor


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UPCOMING RELEASE: Wills Dissolve - “Echoes” to be released Friday August 28, 2020

June 19, 2020
Wills Dissolve is a four-piece progressive blackened death metal band irrevocably tied to Houston and its history and legacy of astronomical science and exploration. Formed in 2015 by guitarist/vocalists Nick Block and Andrew Caruana, the lineup was quickly expanded to include Bassist Shaun Weller and Drummer Branson Heinz. 



Since its inception, Wills Dissolve have always aimed to create albums centered around a cohesive narrative drawing from progressive predecessors Pink Floyd, Rush, and Yes...

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DIGITAL RELEASE: Moonworshipper - 13 Fullmoon Nights of Loneliness

June 15, 2020
Truly avantgarde and genre-bending releases are still a somewhat rare phenomenon, especially those few who are able to retain a strong narrative and cohesion despite the confluence of various sounds and influences.

We believe that the French act "Moonworshipper" is one such act, blending together lo-fi suicidal black metal, with trip-hop, soundtrack music, doom, depressive pop, and jazz. The debut EP of Moonworshippers, entitled "13 Fullmoon Nights of Loneliness" is the start of a planned conc...

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UPCOMING RELEASE: Ov Shadows - "I Djävulens Avbild" to be released on August 14, 2020

June 12, 2020
Ov Shadows is a Black Metal band from Gothenberg, Sweden. Rising from the ashes of "Waning", a band that all four members previously played in, Ov Shadows introduced their sound with the 2016 self-released EP "Monologues" before releasing its first full-length album "The Darkness Between Stars" in 2018.



This summer, Ov Shadows returns with their second full-length and first release on Hypnotic Dirge Records. Entitled "I Djävulens Avbild" (In the Devil's Image), the new record presents Ov Shad...

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UPCOMING RELEASE: Marche Funèbre to release fourth full-length album “Einderlicht” on September 25

June 5, 2020
The Belgian quintet Marche Funèbre will be releasing their fourth full-length album “Einderlicht” (which translates as the light at/of the end) this fall. The new album brings all the elements known from Marche Funèbre: death, black, and doom metal in a unique mix, with strong melodies and a wide vocal approach.



Thematically, “Einderlicht” focuses on the strange ability of mankind to deliberately decide to end one’s life.

Never change a winning team as they say, so the new album was...

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PRE-ORDERS: NONE - Life has gone on long enough… [Vinyl release]

May 29, 2020
We are launching pre-orders for the release of NONE’s second album “Life has gone on long enough” on vinyl today, once again collaborating with Viridian Flame to bring you NONE’s second chapter on wax for the first time!



Much like the first record, this one will also be released in an edition of 300 copies, split evenly between Hypnotic Dirge - for North American buyers, and Viridian Flame - for European buyers. Those living outside of those regions can order from whoever they want. Th...

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