The Magickal Coven commences the Third and ultimate cycle of its manifestations, embodying its final reincarnation in the novel external form of ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ. After a 15-year-long second period of esoteric culmination, the Coven of ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ now enters the next alchemical stage of its existence. Transforming and shapeshifting into a yet-unexplored aspect of the same Entity, a new Seal is unveiled, channeling the hidden forces into the future of our Great Work: ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ is revealed.
The Coven is reborn as ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ. And today, Zazen Sounds announces March 14th as the international release date for The Seven Tongues of ΔΑΗΜΩΝ, the band's first album under the banner of ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ. Mysticism, magic, occult arts and rituals, all of which are driving factors behind ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ, are also the most adequate words that can be used to describe the band's image, sound, and lyrics. The band is considered as one of the leading representatives of the second wave of Greek black metal, heavily influenced by the original Hellenic metal scene, retro rock (especially '70s rock), and occult/spiritual philosophy & activism.
ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ was brought to life in 1996 by V.P.Sorcerer and was ever since true to its internal tenets and traditions, which deemed the band as a "Magickal Coven, dedicated to the Ancient Sumerian Mysteries of Drakonian Blood." According to the band, "Many traditions embrace these ancient sources as footprints and take form in our Void as Astral Vampirism, Hermeticism, Kabbalah, Dream Workings, and Luciferian Magic." V. P.Sorcerer continues: "True sorcery is not an art, it's science... in order to dare, we must know; in order to will, we must dare. We must will to possess empire, and to reign, we must be silent. We are real to those with eyes to see..." The Magickal Coven commences the Third and ultimate cycle of its manifestations, embodying its final reincarnation in the novel external form of ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ. After a 15-year-long second period of esoteric culmination, the Coven of ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ now enters the next alchemical stage of its existence.
Transforming and shapeshifting into a yet-unexplored aspect of the same Entity, a new Seal is unveiled, channeling the hidden forces into the future of our Great Work: ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ is revealed. A compass of feverish devotion unto the omnipotent and everlasting, the Gateway to the Sinister Arts that glorify the Other. Seven rays conjoined within a seal of apparition, whereupon all weak aspects of the Self fall into disarray, surfacing the Iron facet of spiritual survival across the planes of the uncharted Netherworlds.
A map, a weapon, and ceremonial ornament of the Seven Archons, molded and reforged to signify the Eternal Hunt of blood-ridden Aeons. ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ commented on the new album: "The new Opus, bearing the fiery symbolic crown of The Seven Tongues of ΔΑΗΜΩΝ, unto the realms of matter. The sands of creation shall shift once again, as the new album of the Coven signifies the sail towards new horizons, fertilizing the grounds with blessed sonic resources to bear fruits on spiritual levels.
Seven pacts with powers unknown to mortal men, yet to be known to the elevated individual that chooses to follow the thread beyond mortality. Seven pathways to the Inner Sanctum, grasping a harsh lesson, a taunt of spirit and soul, benign and glorifying. "The Coven places this newborn Opus upon the altars of the Seven Gods, paying tribute to the forces of the Other that have inspired its course over the decades. The listener is set to be reached by this reverence, since this reverence is set to extend within the listener and let him become one with the multidimensional becoming that is assigned, this Mission of Seven Hells and Seven Destinations.
Cover artwork, by Maximilian Pirner (1854-1929), and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ's The Seven Tongues of ΔΑΗΜΩΝ I. Lucifer-Breath of Fire II. Leviathan-The Fervent Scales In Reverence III. Belial-The Enn of Beliya’al IV. Satan-Exaltation of Unbeing V. Choronzon-Webs of Alienation VI. Hecate-Queen of the Crossroads VII. ΔΡΑΚΩΝ-ΑPOTHEOSIS
Das blaue Tape ist limitiert auf 50 Stück und erscheint in ein stabilen Schiebe-Pappschatulle mit einem stylischen Flaschenöffner in Form einer Gewehrpatrone aus festem Messing.
THY SERPENT from Finland break out of their shell with the 1995 demo „Into Everlasting Fire.“ The horde plays raw black metal here. The reissue features the complete original layout and sound. The demo has been released several times in the past, but never in its original format. The tape is being released in conjunction with the german black metal magazine DER PESTBOTE and in our factory in a small, extra version.
ANDRAS from the Erzgebirge region of Germany released their 1995 demo „Das Schwert unserer Ahnen“ (The Sword of Our Ancestors), their second demo since the band’s founding in 1994. The tape features the original cover. The layout is from the 2000 EP of the same name. This 2025 reissue will be released in conjunction with the german black metal magazine DER PESTBOTE.
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The legendary full-length demo record from 1996, which became the triumph of Ukrainian atmospheric pagan black metal. The perfect example of how important the memorable melodies can be in black metal, “Lunar Poetry” will take you on a journey to moonlit winter skies above the snow-covered forests, fields and steppes of the ancient land. Complete new edition with revisited layout. Limited to 200 copies!
The gentlemen said goodbye with the album „Hunger for Life.“ (2012). The satanic ride of the German band DIES ATER began in 1996. Finest melodic black metal. The demo was released back then in an edition of 250 copies. In 2025, we re-released the demo in its original layout and sound. The tape is being released in conjunction with the german black metal magazine DER PESTBOTE.
The legendary demo „Promo 94“ by Belgian band ENTHRONED has been released repeatedly on vinyl or CD. However, it has never been released on tape since. Now, the tape is being released in its original layout with the original soundtrack. It is not unreasonable to say that the 25 minutes of material that make up this furious and absolutely evil “Promo 94” have contributed to this rise. This cult tape marked the beginning of the Horde’s triumphant rise.
RISING MOON, a black metal project with active and former members of XIV DARK CENTURIES, emerged from the dark depths of the Thuringian Forest. In 1998, they released their only demo “Rising” – a now legendary work that breathes the unmistakable spirit of the 90s with its raw sound and atmospheric sound. This cult demo is now being re-released – in the original layout and with the authentic sound that made it an insider tip in the scene back then. A powerful testimony to German black metal history that has lost none of its impact
Bereit, dich in eine neue Dunkelheit zu stürzen? Das Debütalbum der Horde RÄVEN erscheint demnächst bei uns und bringt eine finstere, unbarmherzige Atmosphäre, die dich nicht mehr loslassen wird.
Die Tape Version ist limitiert auf 50 Stück und enthält neben dem roten Tape, ein 16-seitiges Booklet, handnummeriertes Zertifikat (beides im schwarzen Umschlag), schwarzen Säckchen mit SCHATTENFANG-Logo Patch aus Hartleder.