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VIDEO CLIP: Frigoris - Scheideweg

February 14, 2020
We are very excited to premiere the video clip for Frigoris ' song "Scheideweg" today, the first ever Frigoris music video! "Scheideweg" is taken from Frigoris' latest full-length album "...in Stille" released less than a month ago on January 24.



"It is always exciting when Nic offers me opportunities to create videos for the label, and even more exciting when it's bands I've been a fan of for a long time. Upon discussing the video with Dominik and learning of the albums narrative focus, I was absolutely intrigued by their story, and felt confident we could collaborate towards something very fitting in video. I try not to tell an album's story beat for beat, as the album does that itself, but instead to interpret its narrative through my own aesthetic and create something parallel in meaning, but all its own.

As always, I chose other artists to play the characters present, as I am a firm believer in building art communities wherever I can, and the diverse artistic background of the three actors really gave a unique feel to the creative process."
- Erik Labossiere (Director)

"Typically when Erik and I are hashing out video concepts it starts with listening to a track multiple times at the kitchen table. We build a direction we feel is appropriate and that we are excited about. And then we hope that the band is also excited about it.

Most times we are working with a very small “crew”. Erik, myself, maybe 1-2 actors. That’s it. With this project we needed more people to pull off the vision. None of this crew had even so much as met each other. We had worked with Catlynn, but that was it. Due to that, shoot day was exciting and terrifying all together. Once we got everyone in the same room my concerns subsided. It was a super positive experience. Everyone was joking around getting to know each other, trading experiences. Everyone in that room, in their own individual way is an artist. Very different mediums but all artists. And that feeling was awesome. Knowing that we had, if only for 4 hours, built a new community."
- Kristin Wagner (Producer)

Credits:
Concept by: Dominik Winter and Erik Labossiere

Directed by: Erik Labossiere
Produced by: Kristin Wagner
( Wikked Twist Media )

Actors:
Adam Horvey
Shellyn Fretz
Catlynn Catacombs
 

ALBUM ART: Forlesen - Hierophant Violent

February 14, 2020
Today we are pleased to unveil the album cover artwork crafted by none other than Benjamin A. Vierling (Aosoth, The Ajna Offensive, Joanna Newsom)



"Hierophant Violent" is due for release on Hypnotic Dirge on March 27. 

Comprising of two tracks nearing twenty minutes a piece, “Hierophant Violent” is a delicate and hypnotic sensory experience incorporating a myriad of styles and influences to craft a work of art which is cathartic and illuminating. Each track is a journey unfolding different ...

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RELEASE NEWS: Chiral - Hope

February 11, 2020
Hypnotic Dirge Records is pleased to officially welcome Chiral to its roster of bands and announce the release of the third Chiral full-length album “Hope” to be released in early May 2020.

Chiral is an Italian one-man band from the countryside near Piacenza, set up at the end of 2013. His compositions shine of a dim light dwelling through the branches, alternating solar as well as gloomy moments. Folkish instruments are used to guide the listener through contemplation, while gentle veils ...

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NEW MERCH: Altars of Grief

February 11, 2020
It has now been nearly two years since the release of the amazing "Iris" record from Altars of Grief and as there is currently no Altars of Grief merch available online. The band and I decided to rectify that and we commissioned Dylan Garrett Smith to design a new piece which will be printed on both shirts and hoodies! The hoodie design will also adorn the new Altars of Grief sigil designed by Moonroot Art!

We're now taking pre-orders for hoodies and shirts and orders will be shipped out mid-M...

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VIDEO TEASER: Frigoris - Scheideweg

February 9, 2020
A Frigoris video clip for the track "Scheideweg" from their new album "...in Stille" will surface very soon.
Check out this teaser!




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BAND SIGNING: Forlesen

January 30, 2020
Hypnotic Dirge Records is pleased to announce that we will be working with Bay-area trio Forlesen for the release of their debut album “Hierophant Violent.”



Comprising of two tracks nearing twenty minutes a piece, “Hierophant Violent” is a delicate and hypnotic sensory experience incorporating a myriad of styles and influences to craft a work of art which is cathartic and illuminating. Each track is a journey unfolding different aspects of the band’s sound, drawing inspiration from a...

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MERCH: netra - "urban black metal" shirts available again!

January 30, 2020
*January 28, 2020*

Originally printed with the "Ingrats" release, this shirt sold out quickly so we've decided to do a second pressing for anyone who missed out the first time.


Order here

Shirt available in sizes S- XXL
Printed on Gildan Heavy Cotton by Cursed Earth Apparel

Pre-orders available now.
Bundles and shirts will begin shipping in late February.

There is also a bundle option available which includes the following:
netra - Urban Black Shirt (Printed on Gildan Heavy Cotton by Cursed...

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ALBUM RELEASE: Frigoris - ...in Stille

January 30, 2020
*January 24, 2020*

...In Stille, the fourth album by atmospheric black metal group Frigoris, is the long-awaited conclusion to the concept introduced in their third full length, Nur Ein Moment… (2016) The two opuses share a number of stylistic similarities; both are driven by soaring, melodic leads and roaring, tormented vocals over a backdrop of heavily saturated, melancholic chord riffing and mid-paced, thundering double bass and blast beats. However, ...In Stille builds on the foundation ...

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PRE-ORDERS: NONE - selftitled + bonus track [12” vinyl]

January 16, 2020
In conjunction with Viridian Flame Records​, Hypnotic Dirge is proud to announce the launch of pre-orders for NONE’s seminal self-titled debut album pressed on wax for the very first time!

NONE’s selftitled album, originally released in April 2017, was the first chapter for this enigmatic depressive black metal legacy which would be followed by additional full-lengths in April 2018 and 2019. The vinyl edition of the self-titled album also includes NONE’s stand-alone single “Where Lif...

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SONG PREMIERE: Frigoris - Funkenflug

January 15, 2020
The latest premiere from Frigoris' new album "...in Stille" is now streaming!


"...in Stille" will be released next Friday, January 24.
Pre-order your CD or merch bundle here


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