Hailing from Switzerland, SAMAEL is a trailblazing force in the metal scene, known for their ability to evolve and push boundaries. Emerging in the late '80s, the band carved their place in history by blending black metal roots with industrial and atmospheric elements, creating a sound that is both brutal and mesmerizing.
With their third album, Ceremony of Opposites (originally issued in 1994), SAMAEL achieved cult status. This iconic record merges haunting atmospheres, powerful riffs, and ritualistic lyrics into a masterpiece that redefined the genre. Tracks like “Baphomet's Throne” and “Celebration of the Fourth” showcase their ability to balance darkness and melody, cementing their legacy as innovators in extreme metal.
Revisit this iconic chapter in metal history or discover it for the first time.
Reprint, 300x graphite 12" (180g) in a black poly-lined innersleeve, poster 60x60cm, on 150g art-paper, gatefold cover full coloured printed on 350g carton, all assembled in a plastic overbag.
Mit „Ascheregen“ veröffentlicht die Black-Metal-Formation ASKEREGN eines der bedeutendsten Alben der deutschen Underground-Szene erneut – ein Werk, das seit seiner ursprünglichen Erscheinung im Jahr 2012 als Kultklassiker gilt. Die Neuauflage entsteht in enger Zusammenarbeit zwischen Mass Catharsis Production und der Sturmglanz Black Metal Manufaktur, zwei Labels, die sich dem authentischen Geist des Black Metal verpflichtet fühlen.
Five songs of intense Black Metal containing the essence of what Ynleborgaz wants to create both musically and lyrically, the latter with a personal insight of how the world shapes your thoughts and how your thoughts shape the world.