MUSIC

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
“Ascension Codes” is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Released in embossed cover, including 16-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640D). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
9. Dna Activation Template 5:25
10. Shar-216 0:22
11. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
12. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
13. Aurora 4:33
14. Du-*61.714285 0:30
15. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
16. A'jha108 0:27
17. Diamond Light Body 5:42
18. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com



 

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
"Ascension Codes" is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Limited to 1500 copies, 24/48 mastered Hi-Res Audio Double Black Vinyl in Trifold cover, including big sized 8-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640LP). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side C
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
Side O
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
Running time: 20:32 min.

Side D
1. Dna Activation Template 5:25
2. Shar-216 0:22
3. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
4. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
5. Aurora 4:33
Side E
6. Du-*61.714285 0:30
7. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
8. A'jha108 0:27
9. Diamond Light Body 5:42
10. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Running time: 28:25    min.

Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
"Ascension Codes" is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Limited to 1000 copies, 24/48 mastered Hi-Res Audio Double Golden Vinyl in Trifold cover, including big sized 8-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640LPCG). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side C
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
Side O
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
Running time: 20:32 min.

Side D
1. Dna Activation Template 5:25
2. Shar-216 0:22
3. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
4. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
5. Aurora 4:33
Side E
6. Du-*61.714285 0:30
7. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
8. A'jha108 0:27
9. Diamond Light Body 5:42
10. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Running time: 28:25    min.

Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
"Ascension Codes" is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Limited to 800 copies, 24/48 mastered Hi-Res Audio Double Crystal Clear Vinyl in Trifold cover, including big sized 8-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640LPCT). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side C
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
Side O
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
Running time: 20:32 min.

Side D
1. Dna Activation Template 5:25
2. Shar-216 0:22
3. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
4. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
5. Aurora 4:33
Side E
6. Du-*61.714285 0:30
7. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
8. A'jha108 0:27
9. Diamond Light Body 5:42
10. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Running time: 28:25    min.

Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
The final Cynic album with Sean Reinert, who left the band in September 2015 and died on January 24, 2020, as well as the final Cynic album with Sean Malone, who died on December 9, 2020.
Over four years in the making, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is a new apex in the evolution of Progressive Rock visionaries. The album's eight tracks are rich, vibrant, and evocative, and the mark of a band that are masters of their craft. "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is at the same time a natural continuation of best-selling album "Traced in Air" (2008) as well as a collection of new ideas incorporating new elements distilled from their musical experiments conducted on the two EPs, "Re-Traced" (2010) and "Carbon-Based Anatomy" (2011). As "True Hallucination Speak", "The Lion's Roar", and the title track personify, Cynic 2014 is transcendent. Without a doubt, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is Cynic's tour de force and yet another crescendo in the band's illustrious, ground-breaking career.
The alchemy of frontman Paul Masvidal and rhythm-maniacs Sean Reinert and Sean Malone should equally appeal to Cynic enthusiasts as well as connoisseurs of Porcupine Tree, Opeth, The Pineapple Thief, Katatonia, and Ulver. Now these leaders of their genre offer you "Kindly Bent To Free Us". Listen well!
Limited to the first pressing, Bronze foil stamped digipak, including 16-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2014 (SOM 300D). Made in France. Pressed in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. True Hallucination Speak 6:04
2. The Lion´s Roar 4:35
3. Kindly Bent To Free Us 6:27
4. Infinite Shapes 4:58
5. Moon Heart Sun Head 5:22
6. Gitanjali 3:58
7. Holy Fallout 6:36
8. Endlessly Bountiful 3:58
Total playing time: 41:58 min.


Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
The final Cynic album with Sean Reinert, who left the band in September 2015 and died on January 24, 2020, as well as the final Cynic album with Sean Malone, who died on December 9, 2020.
Over four years in the making, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is a new apex in the evolution of Progressive Rock visionaries. The album's eight tracks are rich, vibrant, and evocative, and the mark of a band that are masters of their craft. "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is at the same time a natural continuation of best-selling album "Traced in Air" (2008) as well as a collection of new ideas incorporating new elements distilled from their musical experiments conducted on the two EPs, "Re-Traced" (2010) and "Carbon-Based Anatomy" (2011). As "True Hallucination Speak", "The Lion's Roar", and the title track personify, Cynic 2014 is transcendent. Without a doubt, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is Cynic's tour de force and yet another crescendo in the band's illustrious, ground-breaking career.
The alchemy of frontman Paul Masvidal and rhythm-maniacs Sean Reinert and Sean Malone should equally appeal to Cynic enthusiasts as well as connoisseurs of Porcupine Tree, Opeth, The Pineapple Thief, Katatonia, and Ulver. Now these leaders of their genre offer you "Kindly Bent To Free Us". Listen well!
Limited to the first pressing, Gold foil stamped digipak, including 16-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2014 (SOM 300D). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. True Hallucination Speak 6:04
2. The Lion´s Roar 4:35
3. Kindly Bent To Free Us 6:27
4. Infinite Shapes 4:58
5. Moon Heart Sun Head 5:22
6. Gitanjali 3:58
7. Holy Fallout 6:36
8. Endlessly Bountiful 3:58
Total playing time: 41:58 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

A remixed, remastered and partly re-recorded version of the "Traced In Air" album, featuring new bass tracks from Sean Malone. The growled vocals of Kruidenier were also mostly removed from the remixed version.
The second full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
After 15 years since their 1993 debut, "Focus", Cynic are back with the new album!
When guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert founded Cynic in 1987, they had more in mind than just another brutal sound. Extreme Metal riffing was fused with Jazz and Progressive Rock, gaining the Americans recognition far beyond the "scene". Their debut album, “Focus” (1993), soon became a sought after cult classic. Cynic disbanded during the fall of 1994 while working on a new album. When the legendary US band announced their reunion in 2007, all hell broke loose: a myriad of offers for festivals and tours immediately arrived at their desk and their dedicated fans as well as the press sang their praises. 
Now Cynic came back stronger than ever: “Traced In Air” witnesses the band ascending to an even higher spiritual level of musicianship. Mathematical melodies pearl over oscillating soundscapes in glorious moments of pain and joy joining somewhere out in space: a monument of pure fascination!
A decade later after its original release, the trio usher forth a renewed edition of this very album. Featuring new tracking by virtuoso bassist Sean Malone, and a vibrant new remix and remaster by Periphery’s Adam “Nolly” Getgood (Animals As Leaders, Devin Townsend, Haken), "Traced In Air Remixed" underscores just how vital and important this album truly is!!
Seasons Of Mist, 2008/2019 (SOM 521D). Made in France. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Nunc Fluens 2:57
2. The Space For This 5:47
3. Evolutionary Sleeper 3:36
4. Integral Birth 3:53
5. The Unknown Guest 4:14
6. Adam's Murmur 3:29
7. King Of Those Who Know 6:09
8. Nunc Stans 4:13
Total playing time: 34:18 min.


Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
After 15 years since their 1993 debut, "Focus", Cynic are back with the new album!
When guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert founded Cynic in 1987, they had more in mind than just another brutal sound. Extreme Metal riffing was fused with Jazz and Progressive Rock, gaining the Americans recognition far beyond the "scene". Their debut album, “Focus” (1993), soon became a sought after cult classic. Cynic disbanded during the fall of 1994 while working on a new album. When the legendary US band announced their reunion in 2007, all hell broke loose: a myriad of offers for festivals and tours immediately arrived at their desk and their dedicated fans as well as the press sang their praises. 
Now Cynic came back stronger than ever: “Traced In Air” witnesses the band ascending to an even higher spiritual level of musicianship. Mathematical melodies pearl over oscillating soundscapes in glorious moments of pain and joy joining somewhere out in space: a monument of pure fascination!
Seasons Of Mist, 2018 (SOM 182). Made in France. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Nunc Fluens 2:56
2. The Space For This 5:46
3. Evolutionary Sleeper 3:35
4. Integral Birth 3:52
5. The Unknown Guest 4:13
6. Adam's Murmur 3:29
7. King Of Those Who Know 6:08
8. Nunc Stans 4:13
Total playing time: 34:12 min.


Samples: ttps://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The second compilation album by American Hip Hop band.
Ruffhouse Records/Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment (Czech Republic) s.r.o., 1999. Made in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Yo Quiero Fumar (I Wanna Get High) 2:46
2. Loco En El Coco (Insane In The Brain) 3:23
3. No Entiendes La Onda (How I Could Just Kill A Man) 4:09
4. Dr. Dedoverde (Dr. Greenthumb) 2:58
5. Latino Lingo (Latin Lingo) 4:00
6. Puercos (Pigs) 2:46
7. Marijuana Locos (Stoned Raiders) 2:58
8. Tú No Ajaunta (Checkmate) 3:29
9. Ilusiones (Illusions) 3:16
10. Muévete (Make A Move) 4:02
11. No Pierdo Nada (Nothin' To Lose) 3:52
12. Tequila (Tequila Sunrise) 3:56
13. Tres Equis 1:52
14. Siempre Peligroso 4:00
15. Latino Lingo [Blackout Mix] 3:48
Total playing time: 51:15 min.

The second full-length album by russian Gore-Grind band.
The album includes the best pron/sh*t/Grind hits sliced in three years. Greasy low sound, appropriate deep vocals, conceptual lyrics, bouncy dancing riffs that will make you bang your head and rectum until you shake all your sh*t out! A controversial and provocative cover art featuring the characters designed by Dirty Harry is also in place to please the fans of such sort of paintings!
The band also prepared several cover versions: both the classics of the genre and the musicians remote from Extreme Metal ended up in the crosshairs!!
Wanna Groovy Gore Grind? This is it!!!
More Hate Productions, (MHP 15-149). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Tupa-Tupa Style 01:34
2. Двуствольный Анус 01:45
3. Синдром Брейкдауна 01:54
4. Медик-Педик 02:16
5. Дрочи Молясь 01:47
6. Ленкин Анус 01:45
7. Проклятый Старый Х*й 01:52
8. Рептилойдный Петух 02:02
9. Гундос-Х*есос 02:25
10. Побожись на Пидораса 02:04
11. Ямайский П*здобол 02:27
12. Осколки Жопы 01:24
13. Превосходное Го*но 02:07
14. Бросок Копры 01:21
15. Дрын Наш! 02:27
16. Астероид-Педероид 02:19
17. Коричневая Шрапнель 01:48
18. Эффект Фабрики звезд (Gorelaw) + Vlad Topalove 01:23
19. Фпечь (AxCx) 01:38
20. Бл*дская соната (CBT) 02:44
21. Государство (Гр.Об.) 01:59
Total playing time: 40:49 min.

The debut full-length album by the Ukrainian Thrash/Groove Metal band.
Despite the fact that the "Game With Ghosts" is the first full-length album by this quartet, the musicians themselves is hardly a newcomers. The thing is that the founder of this project, Andrew Poliak, decided to revive the native band Euphoria, well known on extreme Death Metal scene back in the nineties. So what experience they D.Hate more than enough.
The band issued seven compositions in which Groove Metal intricately mixed with more modern Metal flow. Catchy Groove, in vein of Lamb Of God, and aggressive Metalcore straightness - that's what emphasize Ukrainian Metal band.
Strong point of this album - a perfectly balanced, catchy sound, perfectly supporting Ukrainian quartet style. Sound just excellent! And the sound and mixing on height and produce professional work experience. Already through this one, the album listen comfortably and not "scratch" the ears.
The musical component in all tracks made in the best traditions of style, so much so that you will not carp!
"Game With Ghosts" is worth seeing release. Do not ignore those who can play!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2011 (MSR025/CD). 
 

Tracklist:
1.Ghost 05:02 
2.Mens Song 04:08
3.Live... 04:30 
4.For Sweetheart 03:52
5.Radio Hit 03:17
6.Mors 03:35 
7.Boom 05:31
Total playing time: 29:59 min.

 

"Look Into Fear‘s Eye" is the second full-length album by Ukrainian Death/Groove Metal band.
10 tracks concerning the problem of man’s fear in the fight with yourself throughout life.
Brand heavy sound is the hallmark of the band that will be appreciated by every fan of Heavy Metal music.
Album was recorded in Hertz Studio, Poland (Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated and others).
Artworks created by Gustavo Sazes, Brazil (Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Amaranthe, Legion Of The Damned, Firewind, etc…)
This CD will be a great addition to the collection of every Metalhead!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR095/CDD). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Superman 03:57
2. Splitmind 03:13
3. District Hate 03:09
4. Resurrected 03:47
5. F. F. F. 02:43
6. Gentle War 03:50
7. Provocation 04:37
8. Lunacy 04:02
9. X3 03:51
10. Cobra 06:24
Total playing time: 39:38 min.

 

"Look Into Fear‘s Eye" is the second full-length album by Ukrainian Death/Groove Metal band.
10 tracks concerning the problem of man’s fear in the fight with yourself throughout life.
Brand heavy sound is the hallmark of the band that will be appreciated by every fan of Heavy Metal music.
Album was recorded in Hertz Studio, Poland (Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated and others).
Artworks created by Gustavo Sazes, Brazil (Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Amaranthe, Legion Of The Damned, Firewind, etc…)
This CD will be a great addition to the collection of every Metalhead!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR095/CDD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Superman 03:57
2. Splitmind 03:13
3. District Hate 03:09
4. Resurrected 03:47
5. F. F. F. 02:43
6. Gentle War 03:50
7. Provocation 04:37
8. Lunacy 04:02
9. X3 03:51
10. Cobra 06:24
Total playing time: 39:38 min.

 

Re-release of the second full-length album by American Thrash/Crossover/Melodic Death Metal band.
Californias’s D-beat kings D.I.S. are at it again, punishing humankind with a lethal dose of frantic crusty DM & Grind! Second album showcases a powerful band going for your jugular with an astonishing precision.
Killer Blackened, Thrashy, Crust/Hardcore/Groove Crossover of the better kind: Swedish Death Metal guitar sounds, dark atmospheres, pissed off vocals, crusty melodies, Hardcore tempos in a great combination!!
Re-edition features two bonus tracks among which a cover of Disrupt's "A Life's a life"!
Featuring current members from Impaled and Phobia, D.I.S. is a must for everybody into old Entombed, Disfear, Wolfbrigade, Nausea, Doom and Phobia!!
PRC Music, 2012/2013 (PRC12). Made in Canada.


Tracklist:
1. Becoming Wrath 
2. Assimilation
3. Stay Damned
4. No Guillotine Like the Truth
5. Sea of Disdain
6. Scarabs Nest
7. Built for the End
8. Edges
9. The Crushing Low 
Bonus tracks:
10. A Lifes a Life
11. Slaue To The Grind


http://destroyedinseconds.bandcamp.com


 

The first re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hardcore Punk/Thrash Metal/Crossover band.
D.R.I.'s most successful album, which continues the Thrash Metal style of the previous album, "4 Of A Kind". "Thrash Zone" is pretty much straightforward Metal, with little of the band's Hardcore Punk roots in its unapologetically slick sound. "Thrash Zone" is an immense improvement over its immediate predecessor. Kurt Brecht's yowling vocals and forgettable lyrics are largely downplayed in favour of showing off the band's best assets: Spike Cassidy's efficient Punk Metal guitar lines and the whiplash dynamics of bassist John Menor and drummer Felix Griffin, who handle the dips into slow, thudding mosh sections and curves into triple-speed overdrive with relative ease.
The album produced the song "Beneath the Wheel", which was made as a music video and received airplay on MTV. The song was also featured in the video game "Skate 2". The album also contained the song "Abduction", which would also have a video made for it.
Hardcore's late-'80s swerve into Metal is still basically a lousy idea (one that most bands quickly abandoned after "Nevermind" hit the charts and Metal was suddenly very much out of fashion again), but "Thrash Zone" is a better than average example of the form!
Metal Blade Records, 1989/1995 (3984-17002-2). Made in Germany. Repress.


Tracklist:
1. Thrashard 3:40
2. Beneath The Wheel 5:36
3. Enemy Within 2:43
4. Strategy 4:19
5. Labeled Uncurable 3:03
6. You Say I'm Scum 1:54
7. Gun Control 4:58
8. Kill The Words 4:43
9. Drown You Out 2:30
10. The Trade 4:28
11. Standing In Line 1:34
12. Give A Hoot 3:55
13. Worker Bee 0:56
14. Abduction 4:03
Total playing time: 48:22 min.



Samples: https://dirtyrottenimbeciles.bandcamp.com 

Japanese edition of the second full-length album by the Norwegian Melodic Hard Rock band.
Do you remember back in the day when band Europe ruled the airwaves? If so, you might also remember other scandinavian acts like Dalton, Treat, Skagarack and Fate? Predominantly hailing from Sweden and Denmark, these ultra melodic bands with their giga hair-do’s became pretty popular with their listener-friendly approach to and interpretation of traditional AOR-formulas. But amongst all these Swedish/Danish bands, there was a hidden force waiting to be unleashed…. That force was also known as Da Vinci! 
Hailing from Norway they fit into the geographical area of Scandinavian music and their sound was, arguably, the very essence of the subgenre. Their first album, titled "Da Vinci", was a so and so affair, showcasing a rather brilliant potential which was, sadly, overshadowed by Europe and Treat in particular. Bands that had taken charge of creating hit songs of the Scandi AOR sound. Da Vinci disappeared in the vast amounts of cliché bands even before they had a chance to show what they were capable of. Their great capacities were not put to life before the band released this, their second release called ”Back in Business”. Unfortunately too late to capture the high chart positions… They could really have paved the way for a lot of acts, had they only been around a couple a years before with this album. In other words, this album is a classic of the genre! 
Superb production, driving guitars, keyboards grandiosos and those naive, but very catchy melody lines. 
It should be a mandatory part of your collection!!
Japan edition features different cover artwork.
Polygram Records A/S Norway/Zero Corporation, 1989 (XRCN-1049). Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. Touchdown 4:17
2. Call Me A Liar 5:00
3. Young Hearts 3:40
4. 9 And 10 3:12
5. Turn Down The Lights 5:03
6. Millions Like Us 3:33
7. Pink Champagne 3:19
8. Circus Maximus 4:34
9. Hold Back The Tears 5:09
10. Last Time 4:43
11. Blame It On The Radio 4:13
Total playing time: 46:43


Samples: http://www.last.fm
 

Second full-length album by American Industrial/Melodic Death/Groove Metal band.
Daath's ambitious sophomore album, “The Hinderers”, already challenges a few musical conventions by meshing ample Symphonic and Electronic elements into an otherwise archetypal Death Metal sound - but that's not even as surprising as their extensive lyrical immersion in Kabbalistic mysticism.
“The Hinderers” is incredibly enjoyable album with great riffs and great melodies. It is a very big step ahead of their much simpler independent debut “Futility”. The drums sound punishing, the guitars are clear and crisp, and the keyboards complement the sound well without overwhelming the mix. The keys add an important role to the music. They demonstrate the melodies and harmonies of the former combined with the technicality and brutality of the latter and some fairly run-of-the-mill vocals. The production, handled by the very proficient James Murphy, is excellent, as one would expect. Metal elitists will turn up their noses due to the more mainstream sound, but those with an open mind can find plenty to love here.
From start to finish this is a well-written album and excellent major label debut for these guys from Atlanta!
Album contains guest solos by James Murphy (ex-Death, ex-Testament and ex-Obituary) and James Malone (Arsis)!!
Roadrunner Records, 2007 (RR 8049-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Subterfuge 03:39
2. From the Blind 03:47
3. Cosmic Forge 04:27
4. Sightless 03:17
5. Under a Somber Sign 03:36
6. Ovum 03:27
7. Festival Mass Soulform 03:23
8. Above Lucium 04:08
9. Who Will Take the Blame? 04:25
10. War Born (Tri-Adverserenade) 02:02
11. Dead on the Dancefloor 03:57
12. Blessed Through Misery 04:12
13. The Hinderers 04:23
Total playing time: 48:26

The first re-release of the only full-length studio album by cult Portuguese Melodic Black Metal band, side-project of four of five members by legendary Moonspell, led by Fernando 'Langsuyar' Miguel Santos Ribeiro.
Back in the years of 1997, 1998 E.V., Langsuyar (Fernando Ribeiro's alter ego), invoked his most occult ghosts and hermetic studies, to perform a last ritual. The result was an amazing conjuration of pure demonic force and bestial elegance that became "Hermeticum", the one-off album by Dæmonarch. All songs (except for "Call From The Grave", which is a cover version of a Bathory song) are based on poems that Fernando Ribeiro composed at the age of 14-16. The only then-active Moonspell member that didn't participate on this record was drummer Miguel Gaspar and instead of hiring a session musician, the project simply used a drum computer, which isn't uncommon for Black Metal bands. After the release of "Hermeticum", the side project was disbanded.
"Hermeticum" has been out of print and sold out for too long now, and this reissue brings back all the dark ritualistic vibes that once possessed the life and the work of Langsuyar. Dæmonarch's first and only strike is an absolute must-have record, even if you have to pay a more elevated price for this unfairly forgotten rarity that even most Moonspell fans don't seem to know. This record really deserves to see its name being spread and getting some more attention after all these years. This album is different enough from other Moonspell albums to deserve its own banner, but if you like the usual Gothic Metal style of this band, you will also appreciate this little masterpiece. Let's hope that Moonspell's members bring this project back to life one day!
Re-edition includes upgraded artwork and features 12-page booklet with the long-lost lyrics to all the songs, recovered from the very pits of hell by the author himself.
Century Media Records Ltd./Alma Mater Records/Rastilho Reords, 1998/2020 (AMR-XVIII-MMXX-CD). Made in Portugal.


Tracklist:
1. Lex Talionis 05:32
2. Of a Thousand Young 04:27
3. Corpus Hermeticum 04:51
4. Call from the Grave (Bathory cover) 04:37
5. Samyaza 04:27
6. Nine Angles 05:38
7. Incubus 04:44
8. The Seventh Dæmonarch 06:17
9. Hymn to Lucifer 04:11
Total playing time: 44:44 min.

For the first time on standard vinyl, the only full-length studio album by cult Portuguese Melodic Black Metal band, side-project of four of five members by legendary Moonspell, led by Fernando 'Langsuyar' Miguel Santos Ribeiro.
Back in the years of 1997, 1998 E.V., Langsuyar (Fernando Ribeiro's alter ego), invoked his most occult ghosts and hermetic studies, to perform a last ritual. The result was an amazing conjuration of pure demonic force and bestial elegance that became "Hermeticum", the one-off album by Dæmonarch. All songs (except for "Call From The Grave", which is a cover version of a Bathory song) are based on poems that Fernando Ribeiro composed at the age of 14-16. The only then-active Moonspell member that didn't participate on this record was drummer Miguel Gaspar and instead of hiring a session musician, the project simply used a drum computer, which isn't uncommon for Black Metal bands. After the release of "Hermeticum", the side project was disbanded.
"Hermeticum" has been out of print and sold out for too long now, and this reissue brings back all the dark ritualistic vibes that once possessed the life and the work of Langsuyar. Dæmonarch's first and only strike is an absolute must-have record, even if you have to pay a more elevated price for this unfairly forgotten rarity that even most Moonspell fans don't seem to know. This record really deserves to see its name being spread and getting some more attention after all these years. This album is different enough from other Moonspell albums to deserve its own banner, but if you like the usual Gothic Metal style of this band, you will also appreciate this little masterpiece. Let's hope that Moonspell's members bring this project back to life one day!
Re-edition includes upgraded artwork and features 12-page booklet with the long-lost lyrics to all the songs, recovered from the very pits of hell by the author himself.
Limited to 500 copies, Black/Red Marbled Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Century Media Records Ltd./Alma Mater Records/Rastilho Reords, 1998/2020 (AMR-XVIII-MMXX-LP). Made in Portugal.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Lex Talionis 05:32
2. Of a Thousand Young 04:27
3. Corpus Hermeticum 04:51
4. Call from the Grave (Bathory cover) 04:37
5. Samyaza 04:27

Side B
6. Nine Angles 05:38
7. Incubus 04:44
8. The Seventh Dæmonarch 06:17
9. Hymn to Lucifer 04:11

Total playing time: 44:44 min.

Russian edition of the second full-length album by Israeli Symphonic Black Metal band.
Dagor Dagorath play an exotic blend of Israeli instruments along with the more traditional Symphonic laden Black Metal music. "Dissident" is a very well-played and orchestrated album, with tons of obscure atmospheres. There are many dark and eerie arrangements skillfully incorporated in all nine of their songs here. Dagor Dagorath remind of Dimmu Borgir, with awesome hints of Aborym and Emperor, with even some synth club-like elements found on the eclectic “Dazzled By Light And Darkness”. Don’t worry, this is not a dancy song, just features some really neat keyboard lines towards the end of the song.
Considering this band is a three piece, they sound like a six piece band with tons of talent and creativity. These guys are very focused on the uniqueness of their songwriting and musical abilities, and it definitely comes across clearly on “Dissident”.
Dagor Dagorath should be judged on the strengths of their creative vision and an epic direction their songwriting takes on this CD. Seeing that they’ve now been together as a band since 2003, 12 years to be exact, is a positive sign in the band’s future merits. Check it out and let the ancient and dark feelings of Israel and the Middle East engulf your spirit!!
Fono Ltd./More Hate Productions, 2015 (FOP062CD /MHP 14-125). Made in Russia. 


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:31 
2. Panopticon 06:03 
3. Possessed 04:39 
4. Dear Leader 04:22 
5. Desired Hellespont 05:01 
6. Dissident 04:29 
7. Fire and Forget 04:43 
8. Sign of Kain 04:17 
9. Dazzled by Light and Darkness 04:49 
10. Zion 04:29
Total playing time: 43:23