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Karl Sanders signs worldwide deal with Napalm Records and announces new Saurian music

Just shortly after announcing the signing of almighty death metal icons Nile to Napalm Records, the premier international rock and metal label is pleased to announce the additional signing of the band’s own mastermind Karl Sanders’ solo project, with plans to release brand new Saurian music next year.
 

The Magik Way to release new studio album “Il Rinato” on December 11th 2020

The Magik Way is a band like no other and “Il Rinato” is the new album of one of the most iconic Ritualistic Occult Music bands in the scene, an album that is an authentic and arcane trip thanks to its obsessive atmosphere.

The album will be released on December 11th, 2020, via My Kingdom Music.

Pre-order “Il Rinato”, in jewelcase CD and in a special Box edition limited to 99 copies, here.

Shibalba to release new studio album “Nekrologie Sinistrae (Orchestral Noise Opus I)” on October 2nd 2020

Dark, meditative music group Shibalba will release a new studio album titled “Nekrologie Sinistrae (Orchestral Noise Opus I)” on October 2nd, 2020, via Agonia Records.

In anticipation of the album the band revealed a new song, “Δαήμων Tunnel A”, which is available for streaming below.

The Oracle to release debut full-length debut “Hypogeum” on August 14th 2020

Worcester, Massachusetts-based avant electronics project The Oracle will release its debut full-length debut “Hypogeum” this August, via Repose Records.
 
Inspired at once by the grandiosity of film scores and classical music, the bleakness of black metal, and minimalist ambient music, “Hypogeum” is dark and at times ritualistic with its themes and complimentary visuals touching upon the rise and fall of messiah-like figures and cult leaders.
 

Lili Refrain to release new studio album “ULU” on March 20th 2020

March 20th will see experimental solo artist Lili Refrain release her highly anticipated new album “ULU” on Subsound Records.

Being an unforgettable act beyond the boundaries of any genre, a promising first glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming output can now be heard and seen in form of “MUL” below.

Dive deep into the world of Lili Refrain and get carried away by unique soundscapes full of atmosphere!

Waste Of Space Orchestra to release debut album “Syntheosis” on April 5th 2019

Finnish acts - cosmic black metal alchemists Oranssi Pazuzu and their cohorts Dark Buddha Rising, known for their grandiose, slug-paced, ritualist doom metal - have recorded a new album, “Syntheosis”, set for release on Svart Records this April under the moniker Waste Of Space Orchestra.
 

Wardruna present video for Old Norse poem “Voluspá”

Leading up to the release of Wardruna’s acoustic album “Skald”, Einar Selvik has teamed up with Finnish company Koski Syvari led by Tuukka Koski, plus a pack of wolves, creating a beautiful film to his skaldic rendition of the Old Norse poem “Voluspá” (Prophecy of the Seeress).

Filming took place in Finland where Einar spent intense days of training with the wolves and their caretakers, preparing for the shoot.

Watch the incredible video for “Voluspá” below.

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