-> >;Originally released in 2021, “...And Again into the Light” marked a profound new chapter for Panopticon. The album’s sprawling compositions weave aggressive metal, Appalachian folk, and atmospheric textures into a deeply personal meditation on grief, renewal, and the human cost of industrialisation.-> >;
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A work of immense emotional depth, “...And Again into the Light” explores the turbulence of midlife, the consequences of past choices, and the longing for atonement – themes mirrored by the broader existential threat of ecological collapse. Across its eight tracks, Austin Lunn draws the listener through soaring clean vocals, raw fury, and haunting acoustic passages, forging a journey both harrowing and hopeful.-> >;
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Lauded as one of Panopticon’s most powerful and cohesive statements, “...And Again into the Light” remains a landmark achievement – a soul-baring reflection wrapped in some of the most evocative and genre-defying extreme metal of its era.

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-> >;A deeply introspective work, the 2023 “The Rime of Memory” is the second chapter in Panopticon’s trilogy exploring ageing, grief, and the emotional fallout of environmental collapse. Expanding on the themes introduced in “...And Again into the Light”, this album leads listeners into colder, more cinematic territory – weaving Appalachian folk, symphonic grandeur, and searing metal into a single, immersive journey.-> >;
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With sweeping orchestral movements, a global choir, and collaborations in both sound and visual art, “The Rime of Memory” stands as one of Austin Lunn’s most expansive statements to date. Shifting between moments of crushing intensity and quiet contemplation, it draws the listener into a world shaped by memory, sorrow, and a fragile sense of hope.

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Release 12.09.2025

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  Kevin Richard Martin and Michael Fiedler – better known as The Bug and Ghost Dubs, respectively – have announced a full-length split album, titled Implosion, presenting the pair’s explorations of spectral dub and immersive, bass-heavy sound. First teased by the Imploded Versions EP this past August [..]

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  With the metalcore and post-hardcore group working on a sophomore album, Better Lovers has made a stealthy reveal of a new song, titled “Don’t Forget to Say Please.” Directed by bassist Steve Micciche with Cheyne Smith, the song was unveiled directly to fans via social means [..]

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  Tribe of Ghosts has released the music video for “Forever Falling Upwards,” the first new material from the Brighton group after the 2024 debut album. The song is fueled by the band’s mix of post-industrial textures and noise with grinding metalcore riffs [..]

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  Composer/vocalist Amandha Ribaski has released her latest single as Amphettamine, in which she pays tribute to Type O Negative with a cover of “Anesthesia.” The song serves as a teaser for the artist’s upcoming sophomore album, with Ribaski stating that it is among her favorites [..]

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  It has been nearly a year since Valencia, Spain was stricken by the ravages of climate change as torrential rains led to extensive flooding, with Spammerheads now channeling those hardships in the electronic duo’s forthcoming album. The Mire Chronicles presents the band’s dedication to the endurance and perseverance of people and communities in the face of extreme circumstances [..]

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  Finnish musician Jesse Heikkinen has announced the release of Oblivion Dreams as the debut album from his KLAShTAL outlet, with “Uncharted Cry” serving as its first single. The track follows the narrative of an oblivious storyteller slowly uncovering the disturbing truth of past atrocities [..]

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  Ray Noir has unveiled the music video for “Mad World” from his latest EP, presenting a politically charged ballad about oppression, fear, and survival. Directed and edited by Maximum Perou, the song touches on the alt.-queer artist’s observations and experiences [..]

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The new Orkus! playlist for the September/October issue In our “Current Issue” playlist you will find an enormously large selection of artists from the current issue directly in the playlist! Have a listen:

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– FAUN – Interview– M’ERA LUNA – Impressions– AMPHI FESTIVAL – Impressions– AMORPHIS – Interview– LACRIMOSA – Interview– THE ME – Interview– ASHES & DIAMONDS – Interview– FUTURE LIED TO US – Profile– COVENANT – Interview– ROME – Interview– ICON OF COIL – Interview– L’ÂME IMMORTELLE – Pause for thought– THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE – Pause […]

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Fans von Rammstein Vinyl dürfen sich auf eine riesige, limitierte 7''-Single-Box freuen - mehr Infos und einen Trailer zur Veröffentlichung gibt es hier!

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(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) London-based artist Ray Noir returns this autumn with their most...

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Jetzt Sonic Seducer abonnieren und eine von vielen teils limitierten und signierten CD-Prämien sichern! Aktuell im Angebot: Nine Inch Nails, Faun, Saltatio Mortis, The Cure, Tyske Ludder, Peter Murphy, Mono Inc., Lord Of The Lost, Feuerschwanz, Epica, Lacrimosa, Eisbrecher und Blutengel!

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Breaking News, Russlands Angriffskrieg, die verrückte Föhnwelle aus den USA und dann noch die Nachbarn mit der Bohrmaschine um acht Uhr morgens. Genau in diese Dauerbeschallung setzt...

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IRON MAIDEN setzen ihre  “Run For Your Lives“-Welttournee im kommenden Jahr fort und kommen für ein Konzert auch wieder nach Deutschland: Die Briten spielen am 2. Juni 2026 in Hannover in der Heinz von Heiden Arena, außerdem sind Konzerte in neun weiteren europäischen Ländern angekündigt. Für 2026 sind weitere  IRON MAIDEN-Konzerte geplant, die in den kommenden Wochen bekannt werden sollen. 2027 macht die Band eine Konzert-Pause und tritt nicht auf.

Der Ticketverkauf für die bisher veröffentlichten Termine startet in der Woche ab dem 22. September 2025.  Karten für die Hannover-Show gibt es ab Dienstag, 23. September, um 10:00 Uhr im Fanclub Presale, ab Mittwoch, 24. September, um 10 Uhr im Eventim Presale sowie im Anschluss im regulären VVK ab Samstag, 27. September, um 10 Uhr.

Steve Harris erklärt, was die Band im kommenden Jahr sonst noch so plant:

„Wir alle lieben diese RUN FOR YOUR LIVES TOUR. Die Fans sind fantastisch, die Setlist ist perfekt für das 50-jährige Jubiläum, die Show ist wohl unsere beste aller Zeiten und die Nachfrage nach Tickets war unglaublich, sodass die Tour fast überall ausverkauft war und über eine Million Fans dabei waren. Deshalb dachten wir alle, wir sollten noch ein paar weitere Shows in Europa spielen, bevor wir später im Jahr in andere Teile der Welt aufbrechen.
Natürlich wird Simon Dawson wieder am Schlagzeug sitzen und sowohl er als auch die gesamte Band möchten sich bei unseren Fans für den großartigen Empfang bedanken, den ihr ihm auf der ersten Etappe dieser Tour bereitet habt.
Wir haben es schon immer genossen, auf Festivals zu spielen, vor allem, weil wir dort vor Menschen auftreten können, die nicht nur wegen uns da sind – und wir lieben diese Herausforderung! Deshalb haben wir beschlossen, in dieser Zeit so viele großartige Metal-Festivals wie möglich (wieder) zu besuchen. Außerdem werden wir in Stadien in Griechenland, Rumänien, der Slowakei und Bulgarien spielen, wo wir dieses Jahr noch nicht waren und wo wir es immer geliebt haben, vor den leidenschaftlichen Fans aufzutreten.”

IRON MAIDEN nehmen 2026 ein Liv-Album auf
Das Konzert am 22. Juni 2026 in der La Défense Arena in Paris wird mitgeschnitten. Wie auch bei der Tour in diesem Jahr appellieren IRON MAIDEN an ihre Fans, während der Shows keine Smartphones zu nutzen. Für das Konzert in Paris gelten besondere Regeln, die Manager Ron Smallwood so zusammenfasst:

Während wir unsere Fans bitten, dies auch bei allen unseren Shows im Jahr 2026 beizubehalten, insbesondere in Paris, werden wir mit dem Unternehmen Yondr zusammenarbeiten, das handyfreie Räume schafft, in denen Fans eine sichere, verschließbare Tasche erhalten, in der sie ihr Handy jederzeit bei sich behalten können. Sie werden den ganzen Prozess im Endeffekt auch zum Vorteil von euch, unseren wunderbaren Fans, vereinfachen, denn ich bin mir sicher, dass ihr, genauso wie wir alle, nicht einen fertigen Konzertfilm sehen möchtet, in dem nur reihenweise Handybildschirme zu sehen sind. Daher werden wir, um unserem Filmteam zu helfen, den riesigen Saal in La Défense vollständig Yondr-handyfrei gestalten, um sicherzustellen, dass die Show – und natürlich auch ihr alle im Publikum – vor der Kamera so phänomenal wie möglich aussehen!
In der restlichen Venue bitten wir die Fans einmal mehr, ihre Handys in der Tasche zu lassen und die Show ‘im Moment’ zu genießen, anstatt ihre Handys in die Luft zu halten, um Teile davon zu filmen und damit alle um sich herum zu stören. Wenn also ein sogenannter Fan in eurer Nähe sich für etwas Besonderes hält und selbstsüchtig filmt, was er will, bittet ihn doch einfach – natürlich sehr höflich –, sich sein Handy irgendwo hin zu stecken, wo die Sonne nicht scheint!
Und, wie ich bereits erwähnt habe: Wir haben unsere Fans außerhalb Europas keineswegs vergessen und haben für euch noch ein paar große Ankündigungen für 2026 in petto. Seid versichert, dass wir nächstes Jahr so viele wie möglich von euch besuchen werden, bevor die Band 2027 eine wohlverdiente Tour-Pause einlegt.”

IRON MAIDEN Run For Your Lives European Tour Dates 2026
MAI 2026
23 Athen, GRIECHENLAND – OAKA
26 Sofia, BULGARIEN – Vasil Levski Stadium
28 Bucharest, RUMÄNIEN – Arena NaționalÄ�
30 Bratislava, SLOWAKEI – Národný Futbalový Štadión

JUNI 2026
02 Hannover, DEUTSCHLAND – Heinz von Heiden Arena
10 Amsterdam, NIEDERLANDE– Ziggo Dome
17 Mailand, ITALIEN – San Siro Stadium
22 Paris, FRANKREICH – Paris La Défense Arena
28 Lyon – Décines, FRANKREICH – Groupama Stadium

JULI 2026
07 Lissabon, PORTUGAL – Estádio da Luz
11 UK Headline-Show – Details folgen

 

Einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der “Run For Your Lives“-Tour erlaubt diese Dokumentation, die im Juli 2025 in der Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen entstanden ist:

 

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Dieser Tage feiern Fields Of The Nephilim das 40. Jubiläum ihrer Debüt-EP "Burning The Fields". Außerdem hat es den Anschein, dass die Band nach vielen Verschiebungen endlich wieder live spielen wird - mehr Infos hier!

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After their most recent album 0609, released last year, Andrea and René Nowotny return with...

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Synth meets industrial PEAK FLOW“Don’t Die in Your Sleep (Remix)“Single (in-house production) With an explosive mixture of Depeche Mode eighties synthesizer and nineties Nine Inch Nails industrial, Peak Flow create a suspenseful song with “Don’t Die in Your Sleep”. The new remix version proves to be much darker than the original and impresses with its […]

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Do you already know our new “Dark Metal Duets” playlist on Spotify? It contains unforgettable duets from the scene such as Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, Epica, Theatre of Tragedy, Moonspell, Paradise Lost and many more. Have a listen:

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Die Stoner Rock-Band ALKEMIA hat mit „Höyrypää“ einen Video-Clip ihrer kommenden EP „Alkemia“ veröffentlicht. Es ist der erste Release der Finnen aus Helsinki und wird am 24. Oktober 2025 via Inverse Records erscheinen.

Vor einigen Jahren hat die band bereits den Opener „Unida“ veröffentlicht.

„Der Song ist inspiriert von den Höhen und Tiefen von Süchten, Beziehungen und dem Leben im Allgemeinen. Man kann kein Licht ohne den Schatten haben“, erklärt die Band.

ALKEMIA Line-Up
Erno Kangasluoma – Vocals & guitar
Jarno Patronen – Guitar
Jukka Aaltonen – Drums
Iiro Hannula – Bass

ALKEMIA „Alkemia“ Tracklist
1. Unida (Audio bei YouTube)
2. 1+1
3. Höyrypää (Video bei YouTube)
4. Piru Merrassa
5. Kääntöpuoli

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Die finnische Heavy Metal-Band JUSTICE THEORY hat mit „This is Our War“ eine neue Single veröffentlicht. Davor hat die Band mit „My True Nemesis“ eine weitere Single mitsamt Lyric-Video veröffentlicht.

„Es ist ein Song über den Kampf gegen den eigenen inneren Feind. Der Gegner des Erzählers ist nicht irgendeine äußere Kraft, sondern diese innere Macht, die die Kontrolle über seinen Geist und sein Leben übernimmt“, erklärt Gitarrist und Sänger Valtteri Saharinen.

Davor hat die Band mit „Let It Die Tonight“ eine weitere Single mitsamt Video-Clip veröffentlicht.

„Dieser Song ist einer von denen, die sich selbst schreiben. Er entstand mühelos in einem Rutsch, und man hatte sofort das Gefühl von Magie. Anders als sonst kam die Grundidee für den Song dieses Mal aus dem Rhythmus der Rhythmusgitarre. Darüber hinaus entstand mühelos eine fesselnde Melodie im Stil von AMORPHIS, die vom ersten Takt an im Kopf hörbar war. „Let It Die Tonight“ ist ein Paradebeispiel dafür, sich vom „Flow“ leiten zu lassen und dem zu vertrauen, was aus dem Herzen kommt – alles rauszulassen“, sagt Gitarrist und Sänger Valtteri Saharinen.

JUSTICE THEORY Line-Up
Valtteri Saharinen: Vocals, guitar
Taneli Ahonen: Guitar
Riku Lehto: Bass
Juuso Liukkonen: Drums

JUSTICE THEORY „Let It Die Tonight“ (Video bei YouTube)

JUSTICE THEORY „My True Nemesis“ (Lyric-Video bei YouTube)

JUSTICE THEORY „This is Our War“ (Audio als Stream)

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Die Melodic Death Metal / Metalcore-Band DEVOLVER hat nach dem Video-Clip zu „Merciless Storm“ mit „Suffocating Syndrome“ ein weiteres Video ihres aktuellen Albums „Non Compos Mentis“ veröffentlicht. Der Song beschäftigt sich mit Themen wie psychischen Erkrankungen und befasst sich dabei eingehend mit Demenz, dissoziativer Identitätsstörung und dem Verlust der Selbstidentität.

„Non Compos Mentis“ ist nach „Devolver“ (2016) das zweite Album der Kanadier und wurde von Mark Lewis produziert. Das Cover-Artwork stammt von Travis Smith. Erschienen ist das Album am 22. August 2025.

DEVOLVER Line-Up:
Chris Brown – Vocals
Devin Babcock – Guitar (lead)
Jayde Penner – Guitar (rhythm)
Bevin Booth – Drums
Jaylen Elias – Bass

DEVOLVER „Non Compos Mentis“ Tracklist
1. Deathtouch – 3:55
2. New Blood – 3:14
3. Jewels of the Maw – 3:30
4. Wraiths – 3:20
5. At Any Cost – 3:40
6. Non Compos Mentis – 3:53
7. Merciless Storm – 3:56 (Video bei YouTube)
8. Suffocating Syndrome – 3:36 (Lyric-Video bei YouTube)
9. Dehumanize – 3:47

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Die Sludge / Groove Metal-Band MOTHERLESS hat einen Video-Clip zum Opener „Reptile Dysfunction“ ihres neuen Albums „Do You Feel Safe?“ veröffentlicht. Es ist der erste Release der US-Amerikaner aus Chicago rund um Stavros Giannopoulos (THE ATLAS MOTH).

„Do You Feel Safe?“ wurde von Sanford Parker produziert und mit einem Cover-Artwork von Rosario Scimeca ausgestattet. Erschienen ist das Album am 12. September 2025 via Prosthetic Records.

MOTHERLESS Line-Up:
Anthony Cwan – lead guitar, vocals
Alex Klein – bass
Gary Naples – drums
Stavros Giannopoulos – vocals, rhythm guitar

MOTHERLESS „Do You Feel Safe?“ Tracklist
1. Reptile Dysfunction (Video bei YouTube)
2. Abrupt Violence
3. You Seem So Damn Sure
4. Darling, You Don’t Look Well
5. Weaponized Goodwill
6. Christian Math
7. Insect Politics
8. The New Romance

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Die Black Metal-Band FROSTMOON ECLIPSE hat nach „Char these Bones to Coal“ und dem Lyric-Video zu „Out in the Grey Light“ mit dem Video-Clip zu „Truth of the World“ einen dritten Track ihres kommenden Albums „As Time Retreats“ veröffentlicht. Es ist das achte Album der Italiener und wird am 26. September 2025 via Immortal Frost Productions erscheinen. Produziert wurde das Album von Bassist Davide Gorrini.

FROSTMOON ECLIPSE „As Time Retreats“ Tracklist
01. Transient
02. Truth of the World (Video bei YouTube)
03. Out in the Grey Light (ft. The Watcher / Fen) (Lyric-Video bei YouTube)
04. Universe Black Vacuum
05. Spectral
06. No Place Left to Leave
07. Char these Bones to Coal (Audio bei YouTube)
08. Eschaton

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Die Melodic Death Metal-Band ADUANTEN hat einen Labeldeal bei Nameless Grave Records unterschrieben. Im Zuge dessen werden die US-Amerikaner aus Austin ihre neue EP „Apocryphal Verse“ veröffentlichen. Es ist nach „Sullen Cadence“ (2021) die zweite EP des texanischen Trios rund um Drummer Eoghan McCloskey (OBSEQUIAE, Ex-VEX, Ex-BAT CASTLE). Release-Termin ist der 24. Oktober 2025.

ADUANTEN Line-Up:
Eoghan McCloskey – Drums, Keyboards, Programming
Ciaran McCloskey – Guitars
Mike Day – Guitars, Keyboards

ADUANTEN „Apocryphal Verse“ Tracklist
1. Cerulean Dream
2. Decameron
3. Grace of Departure
4. The Weakening Sovereign

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Die Black / Death Metal-Band VALDUR hat nach dem Bonus-Track „Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II“ nun auch den Titeltrack ihres kommenden Albums „Guilded Abyss“ veröffentlicht. Es ist das siebte Album der US-Amerikaner aus Kalifornien und folgt dem 2018er-Album „Goat of Iniquity“ nach.

„Guilded Abyss“ wurde von Drummer Matthew Schott in den Canyon Lodge Studios gemixt und gemastert und wird am 3. Oktober 2025 via Bloody Mountain Records, dem Label von Matthew Schott, erscheinen.

VALDUR Line-Up:
Vuke – Guitar
William – Bass
Jackson – Vocals
Matthew – Drums

VALDUR „Guilded Abyss“ Tracklist
1. Hailing Molten Meteors
2. Mangled and Rotting (Spiritus Mortuus)
3. Guilded Abyss (Audio bei Bandcamp)
4. Doomed Pt.II
5. Drinking from the Chalice of Banishment
6. Stars of Belial
7. Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Part II (Bonus Track) (Audio bei Bandcamp)

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Die Black / Death Metal-Band EL MUERTO hat mit „Lost and Amsterdamned“ eine neue EP angekündigt. Es ist der erste Release des von Ricardo Botello geführten Projekts, das als letzte Botschaft eines Künstlers konzipiert gewesen ist, der den Lebenswillen verloren hatte. Aber die EP stellt nun kein Abschied mehr dar, sondern sei der Beweis dafür, dass selbst im Schatten noch etwas überleben kann.

„Lost and Amsterdamned“ wurde von Tomas Skogsberg in den Sunlight Studios gemixt und von Ricardo Botello selbst gemastert. Erscheinen wird die EP am 21. November 2025. Vorab gibt es zu „Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)“ einen Video-Clip.

EL MUERTO Line-Up:
Ricardo Botello – Guitars, Vocals, Piano
Zigor Munoz – Bass (except „Ghosts of Torment“)
Tommaso Tani – Bass on „Ghosts of Torment“
Robin Stone – Drums

EL MUERTO „Lost and Amsterdamned“ Tracklist
1. A Song for Ran
2. Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch) (Video bei YouTube)
3. Lich King
4. Blood Crypt
5. Ghosts of Torment
6. Wolves of Den Haag

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Die Thrash Metal / Crossover-Band SLYTHER hat mit „Flask N’ Bone“ den Opener ihres kommenden Albums „Chronicles of Despair“ als Lyric-Video veröffentlicht.

„Als Auftakt zum Konzeptalbum erzählt „Flask N’ Bone“ die Geschichte eines korrupten Anwalts, der in eine Abwärtsspirale gerät und ein Symbol für Macht ohne Gerechtigkeit und Ethik ist. Der Wendepunkt kommt mit dem Selbstmord einer Mutter, der er das Sorgerecht für ihr Kind und jegliche Unterstützung verweigert hat, was den Beginn eines emotionalen Zusammenbruchs markiert, in dem ihn die Schuldgefühle überwältigen. Erdrückt von der Last seiner Taten, sucht der Protagonist Zuflucht in Alkohol und Sucht und gerät in einen selbstzerstörerischen Kreislauf, der zu Depressionen und schließlich zum Selbstmord führt. Doch selbst dieser letzte Akt bietet keine Erlösung: Er erkennt, dass nichts den Schaden, den er angerichtet hat, wieder gutmachen kann“, erzählt die Band.

Es ist das erste Album der Italiener aus Pescara, das thematisch die dunkelsten Spannungen der menschlichen Seele und der heutigen Gesellschaft erforschen will.

„Chronicles of Despair“ wurde von Stefano Santi (u.a. für LACUNA COIL tätig) gemixt und gemastert und wird am 10. Oktober 2025 via Time To Kill Records erscheinen. Vorab gibt es einen Video-Clip zu „Visions„. Der Song behandelt das Thema der Schlaflähmung und sei eine Metapher für die unbewussten Ängste, die durch globale Spannungen ausgelöst werden.

SLYTHER Line-Up:
Marco Aquino – Vocals, rhythm guitar
Federico Pavese – Drums
Federico Pistilli – Lead guitar
Giovanni De Bonis – Bass

SLYTHER „Chronicles of Despair“ Tracklist
1. Flask N’ Bone (Lyric-Video bei YouTube)
2. Madness
3. Shut The Fuck Up
4. Violent Fist
5. Visions (Video bei YouTube)
6. Memories
7. Awake-4
8. The Sleepwalker

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The years shift like sand beneath our feet, and each new generation stands bewildered at the ruins left behind, accusing voices raised toward those who came before. The elders shake their heads, muttering of innocence, of ignorance, as though history were not their signature scrawled in smoke. And the young, trembling with fury and hunger, point to the ashes and cry for justice. But blame is a wheel that turns endlessly. Who will step forward, bare-chested in the storm, and claim the burden? Don’t you feel it, too…that hollow ache? Who among us dares answer for what comes next?

New York City’s Native Sun are never ones to play it safe. Their debut LP, Concrete Language, released via TODO Records, thrums with immediacy: raw, restless. Colombian-born Danny Gomez stands at the mic with a preacher’s conviction and a fighter’s ferocity, his guitar cutting through like broken glass on wet pavement. Around him, Justin Barry steadies the bass with pulse and precision, while Jack Hiltabidle’s guitar coils and snaps. Argentine-born Nicolas Espinosa drives the charge on drums, never ornamental, always elemental.

The record feels like a furious letter written in capital letters across crumbling walls of the city. Each song is a scene from the underground: smoke, steel, sweat, and streetlight. Their latest single, Whose Kids, struts with glam’s crooked grin, recalling the stomp of T. Rex and the bravado of Mott the Hoople – even the chaos of The Monkees, but never descending into nostalgia.

The lyrics channel frustration with a generation’s hollow indulgences and empty gestures, setting fleeting rebellion against a yearning for something real. Peers and authority alike are dismissed, as the song pleads for honesty and closeness. Beneath it all lies a raw desire for escape and self-determined purpose; a call to arms to bury the hatchet of blame and place one’s stake in the shared struggle of humanity. It reminds us we are bound together, whether we like it or not. (Despite what TikTok influencers may have us believe!)

The chorus is pure electricity: call, response, a communal shout echoing against tenement bricks. Lyrically, Gomez sketches the portrait of the disillusioned, the displaced, the defiant wanderers of a fractured society. There’s fury in the phrasing, but also a rough grace for the misfits, giving them fire to burn.

The black-and-white video, directed by Conor James, captures a stripped-down performance inside a New York apartment, punctuated by smoke breaks. Watching feels like slipping into the room itself…flies on the wall in a fleeting artistic moment while the Ghost of New York City Past seems to tap gently at the window.

Watch below:

With Whose Kids, The band bridges garage urgency, punk abrasion, and art-rock ambition without calculation. Their fierce live reputation bleeds into the grooves: you hear the sweat, the stomp, the voices raised in unison.  Concrete Language is the roar of a city that never sleeps.

Concrete Language is out now via TODO Records. Listen to Whose Kids below:

Native Sun spoke with Post-Punk.com about the impetus behind their lyrics, their inspirations, and where they’re at as a band in this moment.

“Whose Kids” explores your dissatisfaction with the state of your current generation–what drove you to write about this?
We didn’t set out to write a song about our generation. It came from a feeling we couldn’t ignore: people drifting through life, performing instead of living, going through the motions and keeping themselves distracted while the world unravels. Not everyone, but enough to notice a pattern of apathy and hollow gestures. The song came from wanting something real in a time that feels empty. Whose Kids isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about holding up a mirror to a generation that feels restless but uncommitted, and asking, “Don’t you feel this too? Who’s ready to take responsibility for what comes next?”

You also cite people’s hollow gestures, boredom, and inaction as inspiration for the song–how do you see apathy seeping into today’s society? Do you find that it seeps into music (or art at large) as well?
Apathy grows when people feel powerless or burnt out. Everything is curated, quick, disposable, and it numbs us. You scroll past pain, past joy, past each other. It’s not that people don’t care, but caring takes energy, and most of us are exhausted. That same indifference shows up in art too. A lot of what gets made feels safe, polished, hollow. It’s lacking its human core. That’s what pushed us to write Whose Kids. We wanted to make something alive, messy, accountable. Something that demands attention and refuses to sit quietly. Art reflects society, and we wanted ours to push back.

This is the last single ahead of your new LP Concrete Language – how does it feel being so close to finally releasing your debut full length?
It feels surreal. This record has lived in our heads and as demos for some time, and now it’s about to exist in the world. We didn’t chase perfection, we chased honesty. Concrete Language is raw, urgent, and direct. Four people in a room wrestling with the chaos we live in, trying to give it shape, sound, and language. Releasing it is both a relief and a release. It’s letting go of what we’ve carried and hoping it connects with people who feel that same weight.

Native Sun recently played shows with Geese, Been Stellar, Sunflower Bean, YHWH Nailgun, and Model/Actriz.  This fall, the band will embark on a North American tour supporting Bass Drum of Death, followed by their European and UK debut headline tour.

Tickets available here.

Tour Dates

8/10 – New York, NY – Tompkins Square Park (CREEM Mag x Showbrain)
9/7 – Brooklyn, NY – TV Eye (TODO Records Showcase)
9/25 – New York, NY – Rough Trade NYC
10/3 – Boston, MA – Sonia #
10/4 – New York, NY – Baby’s All Right #
10/5 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry #
10/8 – Washington, D.C. – DC9 #
10/9 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall #
10/10 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall #
10/11 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room #
10/12 – Orlando, FL – The Social #
10/13 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl #
10/16 – Lyon, FR – Cafe Trokson
10/17 – Bordeaux, FR – Pulp Bar
10/18 – Les Roches-l’Eveque, FR – Zero Degree Est
10/20 – London, UK – The George Tavern
10/21 – Leeds, UK – Headrow House %
10/23 – Edinburgh, UK – Leith Arches
10/24 – Manchester, UK – Big Hands
10/25 – Sheffield, UK – Corporation
10/26 – Reading, UK – Purple Turtle Bar
10/28 – Paris, FR – Supersonic ^
10/29 – Kusel, DE – Kinett
10/30 – Ingolstadt, DE – Neue Welt
10/31 – Bern, CH – Cafe Kairo
11/22 – Austin, TX – Radio East (w/ Porcelain & Big Bill) #
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35 Jahre nach der Gründung von NOVEMBRE unter dem Namen Catacomb und nach einer längeren Pause seit der Veröffentlichung ihres Albums „URSA“ im Jahr 2016 kehren die italienischen Pioniere des atmosphärischen Doom/Death Metal mit neuem Elan zurück – mit ihrem bisher aufwendigsten und klanglich raffiniertesten Werk, ihrem neunten Studioalbum „Words of Indigo“, das am 7. November bei Peaceville erscheinen wird. Heute hat die Band die erste Single aus dem Album mit dem Titel „Your Holocene“ veröffentlicht.

Das Mixing und Mastering wurde vom legendären Produzenten Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath) in den Unisound Studios durchgeführt. Das Artwork für „Words of Indigo“ stammt vom renommierten Künstler Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia).

Speaking about the new track, songwriter Carmelo Orlando shared „The main riff of this track is deeply rooted in the ’80s, whether AOR or pop-rock. It’s hard to say exactly where it has sprung from, but I just know it’s extremely catchy – a true earworm. This song practically wrote itself – its structure was ready within a couple of hours. The lyrics describe a primal soul, coming from a distant era – raw, rough, yet pure. A state of being in which many people are forced to live their existence, trapped with no way out, unaware of their rarity, purity, and yet, capacity to cause harm.“

 

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Limited Double Silver Vinyl • 7 mm Spined Gatefold Jackets • Poly-lined Innersleeves

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-> >;With “Laurentian Blue”, Panopticon ventures beyond the boundaries of metal to explore an entirely different emotional terrain. Though not the band’s first foray into acoustic territory – “The Scars of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness, Part 2” (2018) charted similar ground – this album deepens the journey. Described by Austin Lunn as ‘Northwoods Americana’ or ‘outdoor country’, it offers a raw and intimate reflection on loss, change, and the quiet strength of human connection.-> >;
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Written alongside “...And Again into the Light” (2021), this companion piece trades distortion for acoustic resonance – banjo, mandolin, resonator guitar, and twin violins painting a soundscape steeped in frost, memory, and resilience. While the palette is gentler, the themes remain no less weighty: the burden of regret, the passage of time, and the quiet act of holding on – not for oneself, but for those who remind us of our worth.-> >;
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Inspired by songwriters like Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt, “Laurentian Blue” is a record of stark beauty and quiet defiance. It stands as a testament to Panopticon’s ever-evolving spirit – wherever the sound may go, the heart remains the same.

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-> >;The long Canadian winter has many voices, but few speak with the introspective clarity of Finnr’s Cane. Emerging from the icy expanse of Sudbury, Ontario, the duo’s self-titled fourth album is a meditation on transition: the slow dying of autumn, the silence of snowfall, and the liminal space between nature and civilisation.-> >;
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Though rooted in atmospheric black metal, Finnr’s Cane forgo many of the genre’s conventions. There is no bass guitar; instead, low-end warmth and mournful resonance are carried by cello and keyboard, lending the music an organic, almost spectral quality. Rather than follow rigid structures, their songs unfold through improvisation, guided by mood and instinct.-> >;
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Comparable in spirit to acts like Wolves in the Throne Room, Agalloch, and Fen, Finnr’s Cane tread a kindred path but speak in a voice entirely their own – one that has resonated since their 2010 debut, “Wanderlust”, and continued through critically acclaimed releases on Prophecy Productions and Frostscald Records. This latest work marks their first collaboration with Nordvis, a natural home for their singular vision.-> >;
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Artwork by Mark Seydewitz and layout by Thomas Väänänen.

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-> >;Deep in the Swedish hinterlands, Änterbila have forged “Avart” (‘Aberration’) – a blackened folk metal descent into the darker currents of national folklore. If their debut opened the door to a world of superstition, “Avart” strides further inside, told not from the perspective of the wandering listener but through the eyes of the adversary.-> >;
Here dwell the outcasts and the damned: the murderer fated long before the act, the smith whose forge burns with otherworldly fire, the troll king ruling unseen, the man cursed to live and die as the ulv. The stories are told without compromise, the music captured in stark immediacy – recorded with almost no retakes, shaped collectively yet still guided by the band’s founding vision.-> >;
The sound shifts between the unruly and the enchanted – riffs caked in grime, melodies veiled in the haze of old superstition. Echoes of Arckanum, Taake, and Panphage linger, yet Änterbila occupy a realm entirely their own. Violins, bagpipes, and spectral female vocals – courtesy of Thomas von Wachenfeldt, Halte Galten, and Malin Runefelt – weave bright threads through the darkness.-> >;
What emerges is both vicious and spectral – the clash of steel in a torchlit hall, the weight of unseen eyes in a twilight forest. “Avart” doesn’t merely tell its tales; it traps you within them.Mixed by Lars Broddesson (ex-Marduk), mastered by Thomas von Wachenfeldt.-> >;
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3 - Jordfäst (’Committed to the Earth’ – referring to a burial rite)-> >;
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6 - Årsgång (’Year Walk’ – a Scandinavian ritual of divination)-> >;
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8 - Eklundapolskan (’The Eklunda Polska’ – a traditional Swedish dance tune from Eklunda)

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-> >;Official Lustre Merchandise.-> >;
Illustration by Joan Llopis Doménech.

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-> >;Originally released in 2015, “Blossom” showcased Nachtzeit’s evolution into a realm of luminous beauty. Brimming with meditative and wondrous tracks, the album marked one of Lustre’s most inspired works – shorter, vibrant compositions that moved beyond the project’s ambient roots to explore hopeful melodies and a more organic sound. Now re-issued on limited multi-colour vinyl, remastered by Tore Stjerna of Necromorbus Studio, “Blossom” stands as a testament to a magnificent era of growth and transformation.-> >;
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Limited Multi-Colour Vinyl • Poly-Lined Innersleeve • 3 mm Spined Jacket

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-> >;The flickering light of fragile hope battles the crushing weight of despair in Fields of Mildew’s fourth release, “IV”. With its signature minimalist dark folk, the project delves into the innermost recesses of human emotion, offering an unflinching reflection on loss, resilience, and the stark beauty of barren landscapes.-> >;
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On “IV”, Fields of Mildew shifts its focus inward, exploring the fragmented psyche of a solitary soul caught between the oppressive weight of reality and fleeting moments of imagined relief. Themes of love and loss, fragile dreams, and the slow erosion of hope thread through the album, painting a harrowing yet tender portrait of inner struggle.-> >;
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Amidst the sorrow, glimmers of solace emerge as the music itself offers moments of reprieve. Immersive melodies are shaped by the same austere minimalism that defines the project’s essence – from its stripped-down instrumentation to its visual aesthetic, inspired by the desolate Teufelsmoor region of Northern Germany.-> >;
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Since its inception in 2015, Fields of Mildew has stood as a testament to the human spirit pushed to its limits. Helmed by a musician known only as R, the project began as an ode to the resilient souls who eked out a living in the unforgiving lands of the Teufelsmoor. Over time, its thematic scope expanded, but the core remained unchanged: an unflinching portrayal of human existence in its most vulnerable and honest form.-> >;
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“IV” is the culmination of this evolution – a quiet yet powerful meditation on despair, resilience, and the fleeting beauty found even in life’s harshest moments. For those seeking music that channels the depth of mortal experience with haunting clarity, “IV” is a profoundly moving journey into darkness and beyond.

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-> >;A forgotten tale, long buried beneath the snows of time, is about to be retold. “Midvintersagor” (‘Midwinter Sagas’) is the first music ever composed by Örnatorpet, a landmark in both personal and artistic discovery. Originally self-released in a small cassette run, this unaltered reissue allows listeners to experience the album exactly as it was conceived – pure, unrefined, and brimming with the wonder of creation.-> >;
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At its core, “Midvintersagor” is a soundtrack to an unwritten legend. Each track weaves a narrative steeped in medieval fantasy, channelling the essence of forgotten folklore and the grandeur of winter’s stillness. Inspired by the interludes and atmospheric passages of 90s black metal, Örnatorpet sought to craft an instrumental world as evocative as the landscapes of his native Sweden.-> >;
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Since its inception in 2018, Örnatorpet has become one of the foremost torchbearers of dungeon synth. With no formal musical training, he followed only instinct and inspiration, carving out a path that has since led him to the forefront of the genre. “Midvintersagor” is where that journey began – an unpolished gem gleaming with the spirit of discovery, now unearthed for a new audience to behold.-> >;
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‌Cover artwork by Luciana Nedelea.

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-> >;For over a decade, Nechochwen has bridged the gap between history and mythology, folklore and personal journey. With “spelewithiipi”, the West Virginian duo returns to their earliest roots – trading the weight of distortion for the delicate power of dark folk.-> >;
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“spelewithiipi” is the sound of rivers that remember, of trails worn by centuries of footsteps, of stories whispered through leaves and stone. Nechochwen weaves rich acoustic instrumentation with an immersive sense of place, crafting melodies steeped in the Eastern Woodlands’ indigenous past. Echoes of Nest, Tenhi, and October Falls resonate throughout, but the heart of the album belongs to the Ohio River Valley – the spelewithiipi, the Big Turkey River – its wild beauty flowing through every note.-> >;
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This is an album of patience and reverence, composed slowly over eleven years, gathering shape and meaning. It is a tribute to forgotten pathways and the wisdom they carry. From the spectral visions of “othaškwa’alowethi behme” to the contemplative stillness of “Precipice of Stone”, each piece is a portal – to memory, to mystery, to the primordial pulse of the land itself.-> >;
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Cover artwork by Poke, with additional elements by Mark Sevedstam.

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-> >;Nechochwen is an artistic force dedicated to preserving the past through sound. With “Kanawha Black”, the West Virginia duo delves deeper into the folklore, war, and generational wisdom of Appalachia, transforming history into music that is both urgent and timeless. This is an album shaped by the land itself – its rivers and ridgelines, its battles and buried secrets, its ghosts and forgotten voices.-> >;
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Melding intricate folk passages with the might of black metal, “Kanawha Black” is a work of contrasts: the tangible and the spectral, history and legend, past and present. The doomed last stand of Chief Cornstalk in “I Can Die But Once” and the ancestral scars of “Generations of War” stand alongside the mythic – the great horned serpent of “The Murky Deep”, the strange omens of “Visions, Dreams, and Signs”, and the meditative “A Cure for the Winter Plagues”, a tribute to nature’s quiet resilience. The further one listens, the more the lines blur, until history and folklore become one.-> >;
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More than an album, “Kanawha Black” is a testament to the unbroken lineage of Appalachian customs and indigenous tradition. With this reissue through Nordvis – now available on CD for the first time – its themes remain as vital as ever, offering new listeners a chance to step into Nechochwen’s world.-> >;
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This edition also includes two bonus tracks: “Eastern Hemlock Medicine Song”, appearing on physical format for the first time, and “Across the Divide (Acoustic Version)”, making its debut release.

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-> >;In the secluded wilderness of northeastern Finland, a solitary journey has taken shape. Sielue, the latest endeavour of multi-instrumentalist Janne Posti (Häxkapell, Sons of Crom), marks a profound return to his musical roots, as he steps beyond his metal and classical foundations to explore the realm of dark acoustic folk.-> >;
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“Askel tyhjyyteen” (‘A Step Into Emptiness’) is a collection of diverse songs woven together by themes of life and death. Drawing on his classical training in piano, vocals, composition, and arrangement, Janne crafts intricate melodies where acoustic guitar and piano take centre stage.-> >;
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The album captures the desolation and solitude of the wilderness surrounding Posti’s family cabin, embodying autumn winds, dense fog, and the haunting resonance of a freezing lake – the ‘singing ice’ recorded shortly after his initial writing session on All Hallow’s Eve in 2022. Song structures range from traditional verse-chorus formats to linear compositions, reflecting Janne’s eclectic musical background across metal, rock, pop, jazz, folk, and classical genres.-> >;
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“Askel tyhjyyteen” is more than an album; it is a personal testament and a spiritual journey. It invites listeners to embrace the longing for another plane of existence and the beauty found in the acceptance of mortality. In stepping into emptiness, Sielue embarks on a journey that doesn’t end at the grave but begins there – into the winds of the cosmos, guided by swans through a portal to a place of peace and fulfilment.-> >;
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Artwork and layout by Sol Rydius and Thomas Väänänen.

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-> >;With “Estradörerna”, Thomas von Wachenfeldt continues his lifelong mission to revitalise Sweden’s folk heritage. The album features music by three of Sweden’s most renowned and accomplished folk musicians – Jon-Erik Öst, Wiktor Öst, and Jon-Erik Hall – arranged for string trio. By reimagining these traditional melodies through the lens of chamber instrumentation, Wachenfeldt reveals an expressive depth that resonates across generations.-> >;
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Rooted in tradition yet reinterpreted with precision, “Estradörerna” transforms old melodies into something both timeless and immediate. Wachenfeldt distils the essence of Sweden’s folk music – its longing, metaphysical qualities, and quiet introspection – into finely crafted compositions where every note carries the weight of centuries. Through the fusion of folk sensibility and chamber refinement, he captures not only the rhythms, joys, and sorrow of polskas, waltzes, and marches, but the very spirit of the time and space that shaped them.-> >;
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A musician, researcher, and teacher, Wachenfeldt has dedicated his life to preserving and expanding Sweden’s musical traditions. From arranging Entombed’s “Clandestine” for symphony orchestra to his work in both traditional folk and extreme metal, his artistry defies categorisation. “Estradörerna” stands as a testament to his deep reverence for Sweden’s folk legacy – honouring the melodies of past masters with scholarly precision and emotive depth.

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-> >;Official Panopticon Merchandise. High quality woven patch. Approx 13 x 6,5 cm

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-> >;"Arvet"" (“The Heritage”) continues where ""Syner"" left off. Once again, Erik Gärdefors tackles the big endless questions that sensitive people have always struggled with and tried to express. From the small and seemingly insignificant sparks residing in all of mankind to that which pulsates and becomes meaningful; something beyond the meadows and the forests.-> >;
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We can never escape the heritage we carry within us. An inheritance is something that characterises every individual in ways which are often paradoxical - be it social, biological, or religious. With “Arvet”, Grift seeks to illuminate the perpetual journey from the small safe place in each man’s heart to the great unforeseen life. We often believe that everything will take shape from scratch into something unique. But, sooner or later, we understand our vulnerabilities and fall back on what we inherited back in the innocence of childhood.-> >;
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The album was written and recorded by Erik in his studio, Eremitaget Liesmia. In addition to the usual instrumentation, Erik also included the psalmodicon – an old Swedish instrument which was mostly used in poor congregations during the 19th century. Furthermore, Erik has recorded plenty of nature sounds from the forests around where he lives. The howling of tawny owls, the scream of a fox, and so forth help build up the right kind of atmosphere. Three guests contribute with their characteristic voices: Ludvig from Forndom, Inkantator Koura from Mosaic, and Elea from Noêta and Undantagsfolk. To illustrate the concept behind the song “Den stora tystnaden” (""The Great Silence"") a music video was filmed. The video follows the same red thread that runs through Grift’s earlier music video, “Svältorna”, which was produced in 2015.

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-> >;Official Panphage merchandise-> >;
Quality woven logo patch, size approx: 11x6,5 cm.

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-> >;Nordvis old logo patch. Size: 11x9 cm

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-> >;Official Draugurinn Merchandise. High quality woven patch.-> >;
Size: Approx 8x10 cm

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