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From their formation back in 1986, to becoming one of Norways’s finest musical exports (with a number of highly revered black metal masterpieces released in the early 90’s helping to solidify their legacy), Darkthrone has continued to evolve and challenge in equal measure, throughout their illustrious recording career spanning over three decades. And now, the ever-productive duo of Nocturno and Fenriz continue their own metallic saga with a new selection of fine, vintage sounding headbanging classics in the making.

‘Astral Fortress’ is itself a swift follow-up to 2021’s ‘Eternal Hails’ opus, as a result of Darkthrone’s consistent and ongoing writing process, which has been in force for some years now. For Darkthrone does not sleep - it only waits.

Carried on the brisk wind of eager rock, with foundations in black, thrash, doom and heavy metal, ‘Astral Fortress’ is the latest album of stellar, eclectic old metal in the Darkthrone odyssey. With a seemingly endless dungeon full of heavy metal influences channelled through Darkthrone’s dynamic riff-machine, plus also with many increasing inspirations taken from their own past catalogue, Darkthrone has truly become its own beast within the metal world. Even though sprinkled with atmospheric touches such as synthesizers and mellotron on ‘Astral Fortress’ to great effect, the Darkthrone sound remains stripped down to the core; always primitive and organic.

‘Astral Fortress’ was recorded at Chaka Khan Studios in Oslo, the same location used for the ‘Eternal Hails’ album, with Ole Øvstedal and Silje Høgevold.

THE 2007 DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM OF PUNISHING SWEDISH BLACK METAL, WITH NEWLY REMASTERED AUDIO & UPDATED ARTWORK & LAYOUT. - Valkyrja, one of the prominent acts among the recent Swedish black metal scene, was originally founded in 2004, "with the common collective goal of channelling violence, deprivation & loathing through means of extraordinarily potent audio emissions"; a parallel & extension of their own philosophies - boundless & without limitation in their art. - As the band itself reaches it's twentieth anniversary milestone (having released four studio albums to date), the highly revered debut, 'The Invocation Of Demise' is unleashed once more, representing a storming & sinister demonstration of the group's early intent to create some of the most ferocious & savage black metal of the era, & helping to fly the flag for the newer breed of Swedish Black Metal masters (whilst guitarist/vocalist Simon Wizn can also currently be seen on bass duties for fellow countrymen & genre legends, Marduk). - 'The Invocation Of Demise' was recorded at Necromorbus Studio (Watain, Mayhem), with Tore Stjerna at the helm handling production duties & was originally released in 2007. - - This edition of 'The Invocation Of Demise' is presented on black vinyl, featuring newly remastered audio courtesy of Tore Stjerna, plus fully updated artwork.

THE LONG-AWAITED NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM THE UK’S LEGENDARY HEAVY METAL TRAILBLAZERS. PRESENTED ON DOUBLE GATEFOLD BLACK VINYL.Originally formed in London under the name Our Haunted Kingdom back in 1995, celebrated UK metal greats Orange Goblin entered the world of heavy music as wide-eyed enthusiasts, eager to channel the fire and fury of their favourite bands. Emerging amid the exhilarating melee of the mid-‘90s stoner rock and doom explosion, Orange Goblin’s debut album ‘Frequencies From Planet Ten’ was released via underground imprint Rise Above Records in October 1997.Since then, the quartet has shared the stage with legendary acts such as Alice Cooper, Danzig, and Heaven & Hell among numerous others on their rise to prominence. A stream of critically acclaimed and widely revered studio albums also added to Orange Goblin’s substantial legacy, from early classics like ‘Time Travelling Blues’ and ‘The Big Black’ through to more recent triumphs like 2012’s universally praised ‘A Eulogy For The Damned’ and 2018’s equally hailed ‘The Wolf Bites Back’. Fast forward to 2021 and Orange Goblin ushered in a new era of metal chaos, signing with legendary UK metal imprint Peaceville Records, with long-standing trio Ben Ward, Joe Hoare & Chris Turner joined by new bassist Harry Armstrong for this next chapter. The first fruits of this union manifest in new studio album ‘Science, Not Fiction’; an absorbing exploration (and exploitation) of the world as seen through the three fundamental factors; Science, Spirituality, & Religion and how they determine and affect the human condition. Commandingly articulated as ever through vocalist Ben Ward, this is backed by Orange Goblin’s unmistakably catchy and accomplished yet often deceptively intricate brand of Sabbath-ian Heavy Metal thunder. ‘Science, Not Fiction’ was recorded at Woodworm Studios UK in late 2023, with production and mixing duties carried out by Grammy winning producer Mike Exeter (most notable for his work with Black Sabbath) and mastering was conducted by the esteemed Peter Hewitt-Dutton at The Bakery in LA. This edition of 'Science, Not Fiction' is presented on double vinyl with gatefold sleeve, including the bonus track, 'Eye of the Minotaur'. SIDE A:1. The Fire At The Centre Of The Earth Is Mine [05:19] 2. (Not) Rocket Science [04:21] 3. Ascend The Negative [05:23] SIDE B:1. Eye Of The Minotaur [04:32] 2. False Hope Diet [06:57] SIDE C:1. Cemetary Rats [05:57] 2. The Fury Of A Patient Man [03:01] 3. Gemini (Twins Of Evil) [05:05] SIDE D:1. The Justice Knife [04:58]2. End Of Transmission [05:51]

SPECIAL TRIPLE VINYL SET CONTAINING A COMBINATION OF SPELLBINDING PERFORMANCES OF THE ‘EPICUS DOOMICUS METALLICUS’ & ‘NIGHTFALL’ ALBUMS FROM SÖDRA TEATERN, SWEDEN. PRESENTED ON LIMITED COLOURED VINYLAs Candlemass quickly approaches a new milestone of four decades of existence, this special triple vinyl set, ‘Tritonus Nights’, includes stellar recent performances of both the ‘Epicus…’ & ‘Nightfall’ albums in their entirety, which took place at the esteemed Södra Teatern in Stockholm, Sweden in November 2021, with the double-night event a fitting platform to celebrate the 35th anniversaries of both iconic titles. With a line-up consisting of Lars Johansson, Mappe Björkman, Leif Edling, Janne Lindh, & Johan Längquist, Candlemass captivates a spellbound audience with renditions of numerous classic doom tracks such as ‘Solitude’, ‘Demon’s Gate’, ‘The Well Of Souls’ & ‘Bewitched’, plus also notable is the inclusion of the pre-‘Epicus…’ track ‘Battlecry’ as a rare live treat. With professionally recorded & mixed sound, & with mastering work undertaken by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony, ‘Tritonus Nights’ is Candlemass captured at their magnificent best. Candlemass was formed by bassist & songwriter Leif Edling in Stockholm, Sweden in the mid-80’s. With a healthy influence primarily coming from bands such as UK heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath, Candlemass quickly became established for their epic brand of atmospheric doom metal, with undisputed genre classics such as 1986’s debut album ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’ & 1987’s follow-up opus, ‘Nightfall’ inspiring subsequent generations of the genre’s metal heroes. ‘Tritonus Nights’ is presented on limited edition triple coloured vinyl in a slipcase plus additional booklet, with Side D of the double ‘Nightfall’ vinyl containing a special etched design. SIDE A:1. Solitude (Live) (06:53)2. Demon’s Gate (Live) (09:43)3. Crystal Ball (Live) (06:58)SIDE B:1. Black Stone Wielder (Live) (08:30)2. Under The Oak (Live) (07:01)3. A Sorcerer’s Pledge (Live) (12:06)SIDE C:1. The Well Of Souls (Live) (08:40)2. Codex Gigas (Live) (02:18)3. At The Gallow’s End (Live) (05:57)SIDE D:1. Samarithan (Live) (06:39)2. Dark Are The Veils Of Death (Live) (05:33)3. Battlecry (Live) (08:25)SIDE E:1. Mourner’s Lament (Live) (07:10)2. Bewitched (Live) (07:31)SIDE F:1. Etching

THE NEW, EPIC METALLIC ODYSSEY FROM THE LONGSTANDING NORWEGIAN DUO OF FENRIZ & NOCTURNO CULTO. SPECIAL LIMITED MULTI-FORMAT SET CONTAINING CD, EXCLUSIVE CORONA VINYL, & EXCLUSIVE CASSETTE TAPE. ALSO INCLUDES ART PRINTS FEATURING THE WORK OF ZBIGNIEW BIELAK.With a legacy of audial treasures now spanning more than 35 years & with the fountain of creativity ever flowing, Norway’s Darkthrone return with their latest venture through classic riffs & vintage sounding metal in the shape of the epic new seven track studio opus, ‘It Beckons Us All’. Seeing the longstanding duo of Fenriz & Nocturno Culto uniting once more, ‘It Beckons Us All’ follows on the heels of 2022’s revered ‘Astral Fortress’ album, with what could be considered an even more refined, challenging & diverse set of timeless metal anthems from the uncompromising trailblazers; from the melodic, to the sombre & atmospheric, to the blackened dirges emanating from Darkthrone’s highly distinguishable riffing, as well as a nod to influences such as Celtic Frost along the way. Recorded once again at Chaka Khan Studios in the band’s native Norway, ‘It Beckons Us All’ was mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door, with artwork courtesy of Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak. With an expansive catalogue consisting of a multitude of various genre classics, Darkthrone first arrived on the global stage with their atmospheric & technically accomplished death metal debut, ‘Soulside Journey’ back in 1991, followed by the milestone in black metal that is ‘A Blaze In The Northern Sky’ released only the following year, after the intended second album ‘Goatlord’ was essentially scrapped to make way for something more primitive & paving the way for Darkthrone’s close association with the black metal genre over many years. And so, with an endlessly progressing (and even regressing) evolution which has seen the band successfully delving into many sub-genres of metal & punk, ‘It Beckons Us All’ stands as one of the band’s most complete & vast works to date. This special multi-format edition of 'It Beckons Us All' contains CD, exclusive corona vinyl, exclusive cassette tape, plus four art prints featuring the work of artist Zbigniew Bielak. CD1. Howling Primitive Colonies (06:30)2. Eon 3 (05:43)3. Black Dawn Affiliation (06:11)4. And In That Moment I Knew The Answer (03:17)5. The Bird People Of Nordland (07:27)6. The Heavy Hand (04:18)7. The Lone Pines Of The Lost Planet (10:03)EXCLUSIVE CORONA VINYL LPSide A1. Howling Primitive Colonies (06:30)2. Eon 3 (05:43)3. Black Dawn Affiliation (06:11)4. And In That Moment I Knew The Answer (03:17)Side B1. The Bird People Of Nordland (07:27)2. The Heavy Hand (04:18)3. The Lone Pines Of The Lost Planet (10:03)CASSETTESide One1. Howling Primitive Colonies (06:30)2. Eon 3 (05:43)3. Black Dawn Affiliation (06:11)4. And In That Moment I Knew The Answer (03:17)Side Two1. The Bird People Of Nordland (07:27)2. The Heavy Hand (04:18)3. The Lone Pines Of The Lost Planet (10:03)