Tara, as a dual-album set. Originally released in late May of 2001, it has been a highly celebrated recording and a loyal favorite amongst Absu's followers. Unlike the band's previous two releases, Tara is a concept album that principally deals with the harmony of strife, immortality, puissance and tyranny. It was immediately conceived after their 1998 release of In The Eyes Of Ioldánach when drummer/vocalist Proscriptor's frustration grew with the sinking intelligence in the extreme metal world – it was his calling to fully educate his audience. Therefore, the album features a lexicon (glossary) insert of pensive occult systems and mythological notations – to assist the listener with an enlightened, more comprehensive understanding. As always, Kris Verwimp infuses the gatefold with three sensational illustrations. (Full-color poster included).
Reprint, 500x clear black ice vinyl 2x12" (180g) in black poly-lined innerbags, printed insert on 220g, poster A2, full-color on 150g art paper, gatefold, full-color on 350g, all assembled in a PVC overbag.
For a decade now, Finland's WHITE DEATH have built a small-yet-formidable canon of work that's come to define modern underground black metal in their nation. It's no secret that Finland has possessed one of the most potent black metal scenes from the early '90s onward, and with each new generation that picks up the torch, some are contenders and others are just content to uphold "the Finnish sound.
ASHTAR aus der Schweiz – Musikerin ASKAHEX teilt auf ihrem neuen Album „The Return of the Frozen Souls“ ihre Geschichten über ihre persönlichen Veränderungen und der rituelle Lust. Der Zorn der Göttin ist erwacht und die Gier nach Rache damit entfacht. Vereint in der Schönheit der Natur umringt von poetischer Dunkelheit.
Reprint, 300 x 2-color split - aqua blue/highlighter yellow 12" (140g) in a microtene innerbag, printed innersleeve, full-color on 220g, gatefold jacket, full-color + pms on 350g, all assembled in a PVC overbag.