Who would expect that under the name Grobbing Thristle are hidden mutated clones of Genesis P. Orridge, will be surprised by the amount of sound strategies used by the Poznań's ensemble. Despite that GT knowingly place themselves in continuum named by the creations of 20 Jazz Funk Greats”, their noise-electronic collages with every listening bring new musical universes.

On one of the levels Grobbing Thristle play steel symphony of postindustrial earthy Inferno. Noisy wind of clicks, cracks, laptop grinds, insect like microsamples and psychotic looped vocals lead into paranoic world like in novels of Philipa K.Dicka. The thing that scares here the most is by paradox, the most common and accustom element - voice. The words "...So yes I have to go now, so bye bye..." opening the album sound like a goodbye before descending into the abyss. But this is a hell of cybernetic robots - this is a music that brings pain. Fortunately for artistic might of the recordings GT knows how to dose it.

Grobbing Thristle is close to Coil's vision of "lunar music". It's the same type of psychoactive spells, slowly finding and tasting what hidden beyond the courtain of everyday time. The project idea came from Radek Dziubek, former co-creator of Blimp (grow up from post-punk scene and minimal rock Polish precoursors of postrock fusions). From them they learned how to describe the fragile nature of world, by dosing the intense of sonic signal. Grobbing Thristle made one rare thing - finding energy between what "live" and "mechanic", emotional and dehumanized, spontanous and constructed, created their own musical idiom. What more important - even though their experimental ambitions, the recordings hipnotyze with dense, mysterious, and often momochromatic aura. Dark and disturbingly beautiful album.

"Legendy miejskie / Urban Legends", the latest album by ATUM, has just arrived! "Urban Legends", arguably one of the strongest titles of the Beast of Prey label, is an extraordinary album, composed mostly of field recordings registered in Jaworzno, the home town of ATUM. It is an attempt at reconstructing the surroundings in order to distill something that eludes the every-day experience. Despite its private character, the message of the Legends is universal as well. Everyone of us passes dozens of places we think are "tamed", places seemingly devoid of meaning. Just a little effort is what it takes to dispel this illusion.

Musically, the album is rather varied. It's a combination of field recordings, drones, whispers, and sounds of different acoustic instruments. The purpose is to reveal the oneiric dark side of the surrounding world. Guests such as Infamis (acoustic guitar), Tomasz K, Rafał Pach, and Piotr U (the author's friends from Jaworzno) contributed to the making of the album.

Album released in colour digipack, full professional production.

New release in Colaboration Beast Of Prey, Polish projekt of dark ambient with very dark, black and eternal sounds. "Le Grand Mystere" = 70 min album.

We would like to present a unique opus, which appears as a co-operation of Inner Vision Laboratory (Poland) and Roto Visage (USA) projects, symbolically entitled "Cinema Stain".

Packaging is non-typical: professionally printed and professionally duplicated CDR with additional graphical insert are placed in a plastic box (slim dvd box type). Inserts and covers are professionally printed on gloss paper. Edition is limited to 200 hand numbered copies. Album production by No Angels Prod. and Beast Of Prey.

MONOPIUM

Debut album of polish project MONOPIUM is definitely something new and different on our Polish music scene. Based on fascinations of dadaism, avantgarde, atmosphere of old Berlin cabarets and surrealism is unusual  music project.

Over 40 minutes of psychodelic and avantgarde music. The mix of different genres and styles that cannot be described in one word. If dadaists were anarchistic negation of European heritage, rejecting todays conventions and restrictions for the sake of free and unbound fantasy and bit of trivial mistification, so what is MONOPIUM today? Dada works with all his might to incorporate the idiotism all around. But creatively. And how MONOPIUM did this...?

Conventional release, cover made by Robert Schalinski from COLUMN ONE idealy presents atmosphere and surrealism of the musical project MONOPIUM. Limited edition of  500 copies.

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KARJALAN SISSIT - "Fucking Whore Society" CD (Cyclic Law)  At last, Karjalan Sissit return after 4 years of relative silence with their most obscure and harshest work ever. Fucking whore society is an anger and Vodka fueled bombastic opus inspired by the world's psychopathic state. A revolt against the cruel and sickly ways of today’s society and a visceral and personal statement denouncing betrayal. Karjalan Sissit have masterfully expanded their signature sound with dense ambient passages and unsettling vocals all combined with their intensely unique orchestral passages, presenting us their best and most intense work yet. Produced by Peter Bjärgö (Arcana / Sophia). Edition of 2000 copies In A5 gatefold cardboard sleeve.

KARJALAN SISSIT - "Karjalasta Kajahtaa" CD (Cyclic Law)  The Finnish pioneer is back from the degenerated and alcoholized Swedish ghetto of Eskilstuna. 3rd full lenght from Markus Pesonen who now dove deeper into total Melancholy, Anti socialism, Bitterness, Disintegration and Alcoholism. Filled with what has defined KARJALAN SISSIT's sound thus far; Bombastic outbursts of Neo classical arrangements entwined in traditional Finnish Humppa and deep industrial sonorities. The songs were this time fiercly enhanced with some added vocals giving the whole album a much more agressive touch. Again produced by Peter Bjärgö at Erebus Odora, this new album definitely stands above it's predecessors.

ALLSEITS - "Hel" CD (Cyclic Law) ALLSEITS is the Solo project of the german instrumentalist Nina Kernicke known from her recent collaboration with German Drone pioneers Troum of which Nina has also been a recent live member of and her work under her other alias, ALLSIDES. The Album "Hel“ describes the way into the underworld, the listener is guided through various stages on the journey down to Hel, the Norse mythological term for hell and also for the goddess Hel who is said to keep watch over the underworld. The journey begins at the foot of Yggdrasil, the world tree, under which the entry to Hel is hidden. We then ride the river Gjöll, that flows along the human world before it runs down to Hel. Gjöll is spanned by the bridge Gjallarbrù which is guarded by Modgudr, a female giant, who decides who can pass the bridge. Leaving Gjallarbrú behind, the large dog Garm that sentinels the gate to Hel is waiting and at his side sits Fjalar, a rooster that will crow to signify the beginning of Ragnarok, the end of the world. After passing Fjalar Hel is finally reached. This allegoric tale is expressed diligently by Kernicke with the use of guitar, bass, drums and skillful sampling creating thick drony layers of deep and solemn emotions.

CITIES LAST BROADCAST - "The Cancelled Earth" CD (Cyclic Law)  Pär Boström, the man behind the acclaimed project KAMMARHEIT offers us a new and unexpected entity under the name Cities Last Broadcast. The Cancelled Earth album is the result of almost a decade of sporadic field recordings mainly recorded in airports, train stations, various tunnels and under numerous bridges all greatly polished and turned into a refined mass of desolate ambience and subtle hypnosis all engulfed in Pär's legendary signature sound. Uniquely packaged in a gatefold book like format with rich and singular artwork made by Boström himself. Through Cities Last Broadcast the buildings themselves will gather to whisper about their inscrutable story.

ATOMINE ELEKTRINE - "Archimetrical Universe" digipack CD (Eternal Pride Productions) 2009 remixed version of "Archimetrical Universe" (1999, Yantra Atmospheres) from the project of Peter Andersson (Raison D'Etre, Necrophorus, Stratvm Terror). This album showcases Peter's dissection of the sky, birthing massive, geometrically perfect sonic diversions, burnished metal dreams and pristine sonic caresses that reconfigure sound into smooth surfaces. To counterbalance the exactness of the sonic development, light rhythms emerge, huge slabs of disrupting tones puncture... The clarity of production and meticulous restructuring of the known with the unknown only heightens this alluring venture into the cavernous realm of space. Intoxicating, mind-altering sound manipulations that inspire one's imagination with conflicting emotional responses at all times. Ltd x 1000 copies with 3 bonus tracks taken from the "Nebulous" boxset bonus disc (Essence Music).

BEYOND SENSORY EXPERIENCE & MOLJEBKA PVLSE - "Zielona Gora" digipack CD (Ur Muzik) The debut release on this Polish label comes from two well-known Swedish acts: Beyond Sensory Experience and Moljebka Pvlse. Both bands were invited in April 2008 to play a concert in Zielona Góra, Poland. After the concert the two bands joined together on stage and recorded the raw material for this release. This material was then taken to chilly Stockholm and reworked by the artists. The result is a monumental, 70 minutes long, dark ambient work that unifies the excellence of Beyond Sensory Experience and Moljebka Pvlse's worlds. Ltd x 500 copies in a 6-panel digipak.

SOL INVICTUS - "Lex Talionis" digipack CD (Infinite Fog Productions)  Russian edition of the stunning album from the legendary UK dark folk act Sol Invictus. This album - originally issued on Tursa in 1993 - introduced the world to the true force of the band. Tony Wakeford was aided by such legendary musicians as Ian Read (Fire + Ice), Karl Blake (Lemon Kittens, Shock Headed Peters), Leithana (Ordo Equitum Solis), Ingrid Fischer, and Richard "Dik" Evans (ex-Virgin Prunes). Contains an exclusive bonus track of 'Black Easter (Live)'. Presented in a digipak with 8-page booklet containing the song lyrics (not published in the first edition). Ltd x 1001 copies.

ORCHIS - "A Thousand Winter" digipack CD (Infinite Fog Productions) "A Thousand Winter" it is improbable result of the deep mystical experiences embodied in studio work! It's a сonceptual album, with Grand Theme: The story of one part of Europe is extraordinarily like every other part; a thriving pagan culture that at first laughs in derision at the priests of the desert messiah, and then is slowly submerged by the rising tide of christianity until all that remains is folk memory and old tales and songs. The cult of the Nazarene has built many truly awe-inspiring cathedrals from the blood of the people of Europe whilst incorporating and subverting their culture into that of the Blood of the Lamb. Now this album also the important part of history Neo-Folk of music to which we again have possibility to touch... So, ORCHIS again with us and returning begins with "A THOUSAND WINTERS" which we with pride represent in 6 pannel-digiCD with a bronze stamping.

CONTAGIOUS ORGASM - "Invasion" CD (SSSM Rec.) First new full-length release from Japanese sound virtuoso Contagious Orgasm (aka Hiroshi Hashimoto) in 3 years! "From the outside space to the inner space. Music that enters your deep psychology from eardrum. Processed field recordings & electro-acoustic sound art collage, a mixture of constituted delicately industrial and noisy ambient sounds. Infected person increase!!" Presented in a sealed card sleeve.

CONTAGIOUS ORGASM & KOTODAMA - "Blackout" CD (SSSM Rec.) Two unique Japanese bands took part in this wonderful work. Both are very active in in the electronic music scene, with Manabu Hiramoto of Kotodama also recording as Shinkiro. But each act defines their own unique sound within many spectrums, from deep electro and dark sounds, noise to dreamy and atmospheric soundtracks. Presented in a sealed card sleeve.

CONTAGIOUS ORGASM & FLUTWACHT - "Inspection Of 1 Hour" CD (SSSM Rec.) The latest volume of Contagious Orgasm's frequent collaborations, this time with prolific German act Flutwacht. "Inspection of 1 hour" starts off very scraping, noisy and harsh, and evolves slowly towards more drone-oriented and calmer material. It's only towards the last tracks that the poetic side of Contagious Orgasm shows up, when some charming piano lines provide the core of the collaboration. One of the noisiest and less collage-based release by C.O. in some years, which still manages to keep their usual quality level. Ltd x 300 copies in a sealed card sleeve.

DISHARMONY - "Evolution" digipack CD (Tympanik) Disharmony's new album, and these guys' second CD for Tympanik (following a remix album) repeats how deeply rooted in 90's dark EBM this slovekian band is. Save for a few pads here and there, this is a very nostalgic CD that should appeal to all of you who still remember fondly the days of Yelworc, Zoth Ommog & co: 4/4 beats, über distorted voice, and the most goth / emo atmosphere you can think of. Black clad people, this one's for you, and just for you.

PERSONA - "Ruines" digipack CD (Marbre Negre) 19 tracks of Industrial, Martial, Noise and lyrical passages from this Dark Ambient and Experimental band from Barcelona, Spain. Presented in a digipak with a 24 page full-colour booklet containing an essay of the concept of ruin along history and artwork by Persona member and art historian Desirée. "Even though we intend to have everything under control, mankind will never be able to see the ruins that will survive them. They will always work as a silent reminder of history". Recommended!

RASALHAGUE - "Theories Behind Chaos" 3'CDr (Rasalhague Music) Packaged as a mini CD (3"), full-color artwork, and 2-page professionally-printed booklet inside a mini clear snapcase. Limited to 111 hand-numbered copies.  I love getting releases like this...hidden gems that catch me by surprise and just completely deliver the goods. The Vestigial debut 3 inch was the same way. You listened to it, and you pretty much knew within the first 4 minutes that they were onto something out of the ordinary and a notch above the rest. And so, we have here Rasalhague. A one man project from Indiana, this debut is a swirling black mass of brooding drones and weighty cosmic doom. Definitely for fans of Vestigial, Terra Sancta, Cyclic Law, and things of that nature. One to keep an eye on.

Z'EV - "Rhythmajik" CD (Small Voices) - This audio material accompany the Italian edition of "Rhythmajik" (RHYTHMAJIK: Practical uses of Number, Rhythm and Sound). Z'EV, percussionist extraordinaire, played his homemade instruments (gongs, hand-made metal percussions, titanium plate, low steel drums). Z'EV proved to be a sensitive and skilled master of his instruments, creating complex rhythms and varied timbres... Experimental percussive industrial music... Don't miss this magical album!!! Z'EV is a pioneer!

Z'EV / RAMONA PONZINI - "Ankoku" CD (A Silent Place)   Ramona's personal touch is certainly her own particular Japanese chant, together with the use of traditional percussion, bells and cymbals from Japan. Z'EV, enchanted by all those elements, asked Ramona for this cooperation. "Ankoku" is a Japanese word which means "deep darkness". For this debut Ramona's voice and percussion was processed by My Cat Is An Alien in their mysterious studio, placed somewhere in Western Alps, adding some field recordings. Those recordings were then sent to Z'EV who has processed them with some of his typical percussion. Z'EV deconstructed the sweetness of Ramona's chants, enfolding the pieces with a darker atmosphere. 5 obscure tracks, structured on charming vocal melodies moving out from a "haunted house". Digifile.

MAJDANEK WALTZ - "About world's birth" CD (Wroth Emitter Prod.)  Fourth official album of dark folk formation from Ryazan'. Symbiosis between classic european dark folk and dark ambient. Slow guitar fingering and strident viola are mixed with gloomy drones. The voice is declaiming doomy and violently. About world's birth. Music for thoughtful listening. Guests Wolfsblood.

ANHEDONIA - "Ontology" CD (Aliens Prod.) A long awaited album of this talented musician, who has with its album DESTRUCTIVE FORCES crossed waters of idm genre and his next phase will be for sure a desert for fans of industrial community. Crystal electronics in pulsating rhythms and atmospheric labyrinths is again timeless phase in production of this creative artist, that is crossing over boundaries of human perception. Noncommercial electronic full of alterations and industrial methods in combination with melodies and destructive surfaces. On this album you can find interesting cooperations with projects like: DOCTOROFMINDMD, SOMBRA, DISHARMONY, that has moved this work again on higher level.

OXYD - "Astral Border" CD (Aliens Prod.) OXYD's previous album, "Larva" saw a huge step forward and change in production.  And with this new release, OXYD are once again searching through new electronic territories, exploring the new paths and corners that appeared on the previous release and pursuing them even further.  Atmostpheric elements, combined with dominant beats and monumental sceneries set the stage, whilst gothic voices accompanied by synthetic pulses and melodic lines make up the foreground.  A mix of IDM and analog elements into which flow dark ambient textures and industrial elements.  This album is yet another definitive step foward whose dynamic face and stronger attitude to production make it a musical experience not to be missed.

LAST INFLUENCE OF BRAIN - "Two Faces" CD (Aliens Prod.) New on Aliens Producion - one of the newest forces on the Slovakian dark electro scene.   This, the third official release from LAST INFLUENCE OF BRAIN is their most mature work, reflecting roughness and EBM roots in combination with industrial elements and glorious melodic patterns.  This excellent release is based on strong rhythms that will hunt you down from the first listen, live vocals are strong and confidently delivered and catchy refrains will quickly get under your skin.  This album is bound to gain worldwide attention, and with its old-school sound, fans of bands like SKINNY PUPPY, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, and more recently NECRO FACILITY will be delighted by this project!

ABANDONED PLACE - "Shadow Of Memory" digifile CD 2008 (Thonar Records) - Dark Ambient /  The debut album from french Dark Ambient artist Abandoned Place (sideproject of March Of Heroes!). Mastered by Frederic Arbour (Cyclic Law). Comes in a magnificent digifile with a beautiful artwork by Sperber Illustrationen.

FALSE  MIRROR - "North"  CD  (Thonar Records) - North is the second full-length album from False Mirror. Many of the techniques, methods and effects I developed during the production of 'Chronostatic Scenes' were applied. Whereas 'Chronostatic Scenes' dealt with a dreamscape athmosphere, 'North' is much colder and darker. He was always impressed by arctic surroundings and the early expeditions to the poles. This is the mood of the album, like an arctic expedition somewhere into nowhere.

PANTHEON LEGIO MUSICA - "Per Aspera ad Astra" digipack CD 2008 (Thonar Records) - Ancient Industrial Folk / Martial /  Marching Drums, enchanting Flutes and Harps, epic Chorals and the strange feeling to live inside a movie which takes place in ancient Rome, somewhere between the legion’s march and the worship for a god, somewhere between Caesar and Marc Aurel, somewhere between the will to absolute power and the intuition of total decay, somewhere between history and imagination, somewhere between here and there is the Elysium of Pantheon Legio Musica and their house for all gods.

S.E.T.I. - "Corona" CD 2009  (Loki Fundation) Fifth album from Andrew Lagowski's deep space exploration project, S.E.T.I. Active since 1982, Lagowski has notably collaborated with Lustmord on one-off projects such as Terror Against Terror and Isolrubin BK, and his own solo work includes material released as Legion and under his own name. Of all his albums as S.E.T.I., 1994's "Knowledge" has always been a personal top pick, and remains even today among the best sonic attempts at evoking the vastness of the cosmos (and for $4 at Soleilmoon, there is really no reason why you shouldn't pick up a copy right now). "Corona" is the rightful follow-up to it, as it reuses and improves on a lot of the same elements: deep cosmic drones, sputtering digital oscillations, NASA recordings, cut-up radio broadcasts and harmonic waves are all forged together into a richly-detailed 52-min journey to the beyond. Ad Astra!

ONIRIC - "Cabaret syndrome"  CD (Caustic Records) ethereal, dreaming and inspirational pop folk / ... for fans of Spiritual Front, Argine, Rome, Calle della Morte..