Burzum - Filosofem (1996) Reissue [2008]

Varg Vikernes recorded the first four Burzum albums between January 1992 and March 1993 at the Grieg Hall in Bergen. However, the releases were spread out, with many months between the recording and the release of each album. During this time, Vikernes became a part of the early Norwegian black metal scene and met Mayhem guitarist Euronymous. He also allegedly took part in burning down four churches, along with other members of the scene. In August 1993, Vikernes stabbed Euronymous to death outside his apartment in Oslo. He was arrested a few days later and, in May 1994, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for both the murder and the church arson.
The opening track on Filosofem, "Burzum", was the first song Vikernes wrote as Burzum. It had been recorded in September 1992 for the Hvis lyset tar oss album, but Vikernes was unhappy with it and re-recorded it for this album six months later. According to a statement made by Vikernes on burzum.org, the master tapes for the version of "Burzum" meant for Hvis lyset tar oss were lost by the Norwegian prison system.
The album was recorded under purposefully bad conditions in order to retain a raw lo-fi sound. No guitar amplifier was used; instead Vikernes plugged his guitar into the amplifier of his brother's stereo and used old fuzz pedals. For the vocals, he asked a sound technician for the worst microphone he had, and ended up using an old helicopter headset.

The music of Filosofem continued Vikernes' experimentation with minimalism, repetition, and ambient music within black metal. The tracks are all quite long (the shortest being just over seven minutes), and are typically composed around very few musical motifs. For instance, "Jesu død", a track of over eight-and-a-half minutes, is primarily based around variations of a single riff. The epic "Rundtgåing av den transcendentale egenhetens støtte", Burzum's longest ambient song to date, repeats a simple melody for nearly the entirety of the runtime, switching from a bass ostinato to a harmony ostinato midway through the piece. Furthermore, the first three songs are in the key of E minor.
"Burzum", the opening track, features a prominent melody played by a synthesizer that sits atop the distorted guitars and vocals. The two "Decrepitude" tracks compliment each other, with ".i." featuring vocals and keeping the guitars in the foreground; while ".ii." is instrumental and instead focuses on the sound effects and keyboard melody in the background of ".i.".
The album cover and booklet contain artwork by Theodor Kittelsen. The front cover is named Op under Fjeldet toner en Lur (Norwegian for "Up in the Hills a Clarion Call rings out").

2 × Vinyl, Reissue, Gatefold.

-Tracklist:

Disc 1

Side A:
1.  Burzum     07:05
2.  Jesu Død   08:39

Side B:
3.  Beholding the Daughters of the Firmament     07:53
4.  Decrepitude I     07:53
         
Disc 2

Side A:
1.  Rundtgåing av den Transcendentale Egenhetens Støtte     25:11 

Side B:
2.  Decrepitude II     07:52

 

-Line up:

  • Varg Vikernes: All instruments, vocals, lyrics 

 

 

Label: Back On Black.

Recorded at Breidablik Studio in March 1993 (actually recorded by Pytten in Grieghallen, but this fact was not credited until the Byelobog Productions 2010 reissue).

Here is the German tracklisting as printed:

1. Dunkelheit

2. Jesus' Tod

3. Erblicket die Töchter des Firmaments

4. Gebrechlichkeit I

5. Rundgang um die transzendentale Säule der Singularität

6. Gebrechlichkeit II

However, contrary to popular belief, the more accurate tracklisting is the "Norwegian version", in which the Norwegian-titled tracks have Norwegian lyrics and the English-titled tracks have English lyrics. This is the version found on the back of the booklet, and the version that Varg considers to be correct, as reflected in an interview:

"The "Filosofem" ("Philosofem")* album: this album contains the first real Burzum track, titled "Dunkelheit" on the album (but the real title of the track is "Burzum". "Dunkelheit" is just the German translation of "Burzum"), that I originally wanted to include on the Hvis lyset tar oss album (but the recording was very poor, so I didn't use it). I changed the name to Burzum from Uruk-Hai when I made this song (I think in August 1991). The album is a bit weird, and far from perfect, but it is okay. Unfortunately, this is the album that sounds the most like the new Burzum music."

* correct English should be "Philosopheme".

"Burzum" (meaning "darkness") is a word from the black speech of Mordor, a language created by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The album cover and booklet contain extensive artwork by Theodor Kittelsen. The front cover is titled 'Op Under Fjeldet Toner en Lur' (Norwegian for 'Up in the Hills a Clarion Call Rings Out'), which features a woman playing a birch trumpet.

"Rundgang um die transzendentale Säule der Singularität" is one of the songs on the Gummo soundtrack (as an edit).

 

Morbid Macabre - Nails Of Lust [EP] (2011)

This side project of Alex Okendo born at the beginning of last year 2008 was always a latent idea to create a sound of the old Death Metal that brings memories all those good times of the 80 South American metal this idea was even discussed at some point by Victor ex-drummer for Slaughter and Alex Okendo to do this project,but because of lack time it was never materialized.

During search of a drummer for Slaughter Alex decided to concentrate and create some compositions that were the fruit of nine tracks and then record it with the help of Alvaro Alvarez on guitars and bass all compositions and lyrics are by Alex Okendo Álvaro was responsible for the recording in his studios Nebuloza prod the city of Medellín, it is good to note that the guitar solos in this work are executed by guitarist Jorge Londoño Slaughter, a good job. Morbid Macabre is called "Hell and Damnation "and its lyrics are a serious critique consent to any religion or belief dogma human labor also brings a cover of the old Colombian band Astaroth CD comes out April 26 on the market in Colombia, as a limited edition of 300 copies also be coming out in United States under the label Blood Ritual in Japan under Obliteration Records, and in Germany under the label vinyl Iron Bonehead, work for these editions contain a band cover the Sarcofago (Christ Death).

 

-Tracklist: 

A1. Domecq     2:45
A2. Muere Predicador     3:24
B. The Black Vomit (Sarcófago cover)  2:33

 

-Line up:

• Alex Okendo: Vocals, songwriting, lyrics. 

•  Daniel "Hell Avenger" Hernandez: Drum.

  • Jonatan Slaughter: Bass. 

 

 

Label: Chalice Of Blood Angel.

Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.

 Includes an insert with lyrics and credits.

 The vinyl comes in a black sleeve.
Recorded and mixed in April 2011 at Nebuloza Prods., Medellin - Colombia, April 2011.

Cover artwork by Alex Okendo.

 

 

 

 

 

Death - Leprosy (1988) [Remastered] (2014)

 

Leprosy is the second studio album by American death metal band Death, released on November 16 1988, by Combat Records. Notably different in tone and quality from the 1987 debut, it is the first example of Scott Burns' work heard on many of the death metal and grindcore albums of that era. The cover is featured in Metal: A Headbanger's Journey. It is the first album to feature drummer Bill Andrews and the only one to feature guitarist Rick Rozz. 

-Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Leprosy     06:19
2. Born Dead     03:25
3. Forgotten Past     04:13
4. Left to Die     04:35

Side B:
5. Pull the Plug     04:25
6. Open Casket     04:53
7. Primitive Ways     04:20
8. Choke on It     05:54

 

-Line up:

• Chuck Schuldiner (R.I.P. 2001):  Guitars, vocals, bass, lyrics
• Bill Andrews:  Drums
• Rick Rozz: Guitars.

 

 

 

Label: Relapse Records.

2nd riff for "Choke on It" was originally used in a rare "Rigor Mortis" song, which was released as a demo in 1985.
US version comes in gatefold cover with lyrics and band photos on the inside.
Canadian version comes in non-gatefold cover.
Despite being both credited and pictured on this album, Chuck Schuldiner said that he handled the bass parts not Terry Butler, who only joined the band right after the recording sessions of Leprosy were completed. So, this means that Spiritual Healing was Butler's only proper recording with Death.

Recorded at Morrisound Recording, Tampa.
Mastered at Fullersound, Miami.

Originally mastered by Michael Fuller.
 Remastered by Alan Douches.

 Cover artwork by Edward J. Repka.

Includes download card and insert with band photos and lyrics. 

Limited to 2500 copies.

 

 

Archgoat - The Light-Devouring Darkness (2009) [Reissue] (2016)

Archgoat is a Finnish black/death metal band formed in 1989 by brothers Ritual Butcherer on guitar and Lord Angelslayer on bass and vocals. The members of Archgoat openly identify with the philosophy of Satanism and the Occult as expressed in their lyrical content, which also consists of anti-Christian themes.
Archgoat formed in 1989 in Turku, Finland, though they did not release their first recording, titled Jesus Spawn, until 1991. Then in 1992, the band landed a record contract with Necropolis Records. In 1993, their EP, Angelcunt (Tales of Desecration), was released. Later that year, Archgoat entered into a full-time studio deal with Necropolis. However, after their recording sessions, a disagreement with terms of their contract resulted in the band refusing to release the finished material to the public.
In 1993, Archgoat began an extensive hiatus, citing their belief that they did not belong in a “commercial” black metal scene. The band did not reform until 2004, when they released their 1993 material as a 7″ EP, titled Angelslaying Black Fucking Metal, through Hammer of Hate Records. Their show, First Live Black Mass, concert was recorded in Finland in 2005.  Drummer Sinister Karppinen became the band’s permanent drummer in this time. Their debut LP Whore of Bethlehem was released in September 2006, and they embarked on a European tour in spring 2007 with Black Witchery. A live split of this tour was released as Desecration & Sodomy in 2008.

-Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Intro: 3rd Invocation   01:04    
2. Apotheosis of Lucifer   02:43    
3. Tribulation of the King of Worms  02:49
4. Goat and the Moon     03:58    
5. Sodomator of the Doomed Venus   02:35

Side B:
6. The Light-Devouring Darkness   03:41
7. Blessed in Beast's Blood     03:03
8. Worms Born of Martyrdom     02:58
9. Fornicated Messiah     03:34
10. The Dawn of the Antichrist     03:32

-Line up:

 • Lord Angelslayer: Bass, Vocals
• Ritual Butcherer: Guitars
• Sinisterror: Drums.

Label: Debemur Morti Productions..

This reissue, on black vinyl,with A2 poster of the original artwork and 12"x12" booklet glued inside the gatefold. 

 Comes with revised front cover according to Archgoat's instructions

 Artwork by Chris Moyen.

 

Mortician - Hacked Up For Barbecue (1996)

The early days...

Mortician was founded by Will Rahmer (bass/vocals) and Matt Sicher (drums) under the name of Casket. They wrote their first song called Mortician and decided to change the band's name to that. A rehearsal tape was recorded in December 1989 for promotional purposes. In February 1990 the same songs were recorded for our first demo which John McEntee of Incantation played guitar for. John remained a member of Mortician throughout most of 1990 which coinsided with Will's singing in Incantation. This demo went on to be pressed up by Seraphic Decay Records (dick!) and was Brutally Mutilated.

Temporary becomes permanent...

In January 1991 Roger J. Beaujard joined Mortician as a permanent guitarist. After getting great responses at several shows all around the North East US, Relapse Records contacted us to record a 7" EP. This later went on to become the Mortal Massacre 7" and CD EP. Mortician continued to play various shows and festivals and were getting prepared to record thier first full-length CD. At this point in the band's history, we made a critical decision. We had to let Matt Sicher go as drummer due to his excessive harsh drug use and lack of commitment.

Enter Drum Machine...

In early '92, because of the lack of a drummer, Will and Roger began to experiment with drum machines. We recorded several private tapes for our own benefit just to get an idea of what sound we were going to go for. We had about 15 rehearsal tracks recorded for a full-length project which was sent to Relapse. 3 of those tracks were taken from that recording and put on Corporate Death Compilation CD which was released in 1993.

Failed attempts...

After the compilation came out, we spent most of our available time trying out drummers, which never really worked out. We only played a few local shows in our area with various stand-in drummers. These were the dark years when all hope was lost and the end seemed near. Individually Will & Roger experienced many personal ordeals such as jail, fights, work, financial problems and life's general bullshit. So needless to say not much was accomplished until summer of 1994. By this time most people thought we had broken up, but the band was just on hold. Shortly after this break period ended, Relapse contacted us to record a song for the "Death is Just the Beginning III" compilation. The song, "Blown to Pieces", was recorded in August of 1994 with the aid of a drum machine. At this point we decided to continue using the drum machine as far as recording was concerned.

A classic born in one night...

Relapse then approached us about another 7" to let fans know we were back in action. In September of 1994, we recorded 5 songs which resulted in the "House by the Cemetery" 7". "House" was released in early 1995 and received a great response. This led to Relapse asking us to record bonus tracks for a CD EP release. Before the recording of the bonus tracks we were asked to record the title track for the home video "Traces of Death III". This track is completely exclusive to the video and its soundtrack, it is available nowhere else. In July 1995 the bonus tracks were completed which included covers of "Scum" by Napalm Death and "Procreation of the Wicked" by Celtic Frost. The rest of 1995 was spent playing various NYC shows with stand-in guitarists and Roger playing drums.

The first full length...

In January 1996, the "House by the Cemetery" CD was released. This marked the beginning of a new era for Mortician as far as coming across as a serious project. During this time we recorded many rehearsal tapes for private evaluation in preparation for our full-length CD. At this time we signed our contract with Relapse for this recording. Around April 1996 Will & Roger began preparation of songs to be recorded for the CD. Desmond Tolhurst, a bass player from one of Roger's other projects, Malignancy , offered to assist in the production and contribute equipment to the recording of this CD. We readily accepted his offer, and were looking forward to recording the project digitally. The only thing missing from "House" was the frequency response found in digital recordings. We recorded and mixed the CD in July 1996 and were very please to say the least with the outcome. This CD features 16 songs dating as far back as 1990 to 1996 that were never released before and 8 songs rerecorded, 3 from the 1st demo, 1 from Mortal Massacre EP and 4 Compilation tracks.

The first tour...

Mortician went on its first tour with Incantation and Anal Cunt from October 1996 to mid November from Texas up through the mid west and finished up in eastern Pennsylvania. Nine shows were played all together and the response was excellent. At this time Roger was unable to leave the state due to a legal matter and did not make the tour. At this time Relapse released "Hacked up for Barbecue" for mail order. At the end of the year we started recording rehearsal tapes of brand new songs for our next release which will be completed by October 1997. You can expect even more of the Mortician brutality on this future release of 20+ songs!

Mortician records for New Line Cinema...

At the very beginning of 1997 we recorded a track titled "Skin Peeler" for the New Line Cinema release "Gummo" which should be out in the summer of 1997. The movie is a continuation of the themes set in the film "Kids".

-Tracklist:

1. Bloodcraving     5:15
2. Embalmed Alive     0:53
3. Cremated         1:37
4. Three On A Meathook     3:08
5. Brutally Mutilated     0:42
6. Deranged Insanity     2:31
7. Cannibal Feast     1:43
8. Blown To Pieces     1:01
9. Fog Of Death     3:15
10. Brutal Disfigurement     1:28
11. Apocalyptic Devastation     3:15
12. Inquisition     1:23
13. Hacked Up For Barbecue     4:21
14. Abolition        0:53
15. Necrocannibal     4:01
16. Ripped In Half     0:26
17. Morbid Butchery     2:03
18. Decapitated     1:04
19. Drilling For Brains     0:52
20. Eaten Alive By Maggots     1:53
21. Witches' Coven     3:21
22. Worms           0:55
23 Annihilation     1:05
24 Mortician           3:22

 

-Line up:

• Will Rahmer: Bass, Vocals
• Roger J. Beaujard: Guitars, Drum programming. 

 

Label: Relapse Records.

 Recorded and mixed July 1996.

 Mastered August 1996 at M Work Mastering Studio, Cambridge, MA.

 Track 1 intro movie sample from "When A Stranger Calls."
Track 3 intro movie sample from "Three On A Meathook."
Track 7 itro movie sample from "Cannibal Ferox."
Track 9 intro movie sample from "The Fog."
Track 11 intro movie sample from "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior."
Track 13 intro movie sample from "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre".
Track 17 intro movie sample from "Maniac".
Track 20 intro movie sample from the trailer for "Mortuary".
Track 21 intro music from the movie, "Suspiria,"
Track 24 intro movie sample from "Phantasm," and outro movie sample from "Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead."

Co-produced by Mortician.

 Cover art by Wes Benscoter.

Immortal ‎- Sons Of Northern Darkness (2002) [Reissue] (2015)

Euronymous of Mayhem is credited for getting Abbath into black metal and as a result, Abbath getting Varg Vikernes (Burzum) into black metal as well. Despite these associations, Immortal's primary members have never been involved in the more controversial activities of some of their contemporaries in the second wave of black metal. Their lyrics have also never involved the religious or political ideologies often associated with the scene to any great extent, instead being concerned with darkness and evil in a fantasy setting.

Co-founder Demonaz stepped down from being the guitarist of band in 1997 due to severe tendinitis in his arms that prevented him from playing the guitar. He has continued to write lyrics and has occasionally served as manager for Immortal since.

In 2003 Abbath, Demonaz, and Horgh decided to stop working with Immortal due to personal reasons. Abbath started playing in a Motörhead cover band called Bömbers, together with Tore Bratseth (Old Funeral, Desekrator) and Pez, and also started the more traditional metal band I.

Immortal reformed in June 2006 and later released one more album All Shall Fall but in March 2015 the band split-up once again due to disagreement between the members. Abbath went on to record a new album under his own name.

The band was reactivated again in August 2015, and features a lineup of Demonaz and Horgh. The justification for this was that because Abbath failed to secure the trademark to the band's name and was also pursuing his new solo project, Demonaz was free to use the Immortal moniker.

According to the band, "Blashyrkh" is a mystical place only known by its name; a demon and battle-filled realm of eternal darkness and winter.

 

-Tracklist:

A1. One By One
A2. Sons Of Northern Darkness
A3. Tyrants
B1. Demonium

B2. Within The Dark Mind
B3. In My Kingdom Cold
C1. Antarctica
C2. Beyond The North Waves

 

-Line up:

• Abbath: Vocals, Bass (tracks 2-8), Guitars
• Iscariah: Bass (track 1)
• Horgh: Drums
• Demonaz: Lyrics.

 

 

 

Label: Nuclear Blast.

Recorded and mixed in Abyss Studios, September 2001.
White-black vinyl in a gatefold cover, limited to 500 copies.
Side D is etched with an Immortal band picture. 

Producer: Peter Tägtgren.

 In an interview with Mortem Zine, Iscariah confirmed that Abbath tracked all bass on this album except for "One by One".

 

28.04.2012 SWR Barroselas Metal Fest XV (Por)

 

Besatt - In Nomine Satanas (1997) [Digipack] (2004]

Besatt means “possessed” in Norwegian/Swedish - the band of the same name hail from Bytom, Poland. The music is slightly thrashy black metal.

Besatt has been formed in 1991 as initiative of Beldaroh-bass and Weronis-guitar to spread satanic ideas by the music. For first few years they have a lots of troubles with line-up (not everybody who played with them understands well, what has been created ) problems with equipment and proper place for practice. From this period they have two reh-tapes ''Ares'' and ''Wieki ciemne'' (Dark Ages). In 1994 Fulmineus has joined to the band, so finally line-up stabilized as: Beldaroh-bass, Weronis-guitar, Fulmineus-vocal, drums. In 1996 they recorded first demo ''Czarci Majestat'' (Devil’s Majesty). This stuff contained Black Metal music with medium tempo and melody. This demo has mystic and demonic mood and this way they started the satanic crusade. In 1997 second guitarist - Creon has joined to the band and they visited recording studio again to create first official album ''In Nomine Satanas''. This simple, fast stuff exactly shown their satanic nail. After this record Weronis left the band from the ideological reasons. In 1999 as Beldaroh-bass, Creon-guitar, Fulmineus-drums+vocal, Besatt has recorded second official album ''Hail Lucifer''. This step further gave more developed madly music. There is Satan breath smells from this stuff as a mighty hit into the christian god. In 2000 they recorded split ''Underground Satanic Split'' with polish ''Unhallowed'' and greek ''Tragedy Begins''. It contains stuff of Besatt activity from 1993 to 1999 in new versions and underground sounds. In 2001 they recorded third official album ''Hellstorm'' which continues motive from previous album but stuff is more ripe, longer and satanic minds are still basic. After finished this record Creon and Fulmineus left the band and as new guitarist has joined Agonus to the band. In April 2002 Besatt as: Beldaroh-bass, vocal, Agonus-guitar and Sukkor Benot (from polish Katharsis) as session drums have recorded new stuff for MCD ''Korzenie Zla'' (Roots of Evil). It contained new songs and two covers: Gorgoroth-Gorgoroth and Kreator-Tormentor. After this record Fulmineus has came back to band. In the January 2003 has been recorded two Besatt songs for split called ''Scream of the Eastern Lands'', where besides Besatt following bands took a part: Dub Buk, Inferno, Immortal Hammer, Negura Bunget, Verdeleth. In 2004 Besatt recorded their fourth album called ''Sacrifice for Satan''. This album is very fast and aggressive, developing of the band is visible. Besatt from the same beginning always was and still is the satanic band. Their lyrics just pay tribute to Satan and whole demonology and treats Satan as a wisdom and God. It shows - they think about human pleasures and Satan inspires them. In every man is evil inside, Satan is God of Evil, so he lives inside all of us as well. Besatt as black horde under black banner with pentagram and fights against Christian enemy.

 

 

-Tracklist:

1. Intro     01:48
2. Taste of the Nightly Prayers     04:40
3. The Time of the Wolf     06:41
4. My Religion     04:06
5. The Devil's Baptism     05:24
6. Deadly Psalm     04:36
7. Night Voice     02:33    
8. Chalice of Truth     06:10    
9. Demona Gniew     03:46    
10. Ave Master Lucifer (live Video)

 

 

-Line up:

- Creon: Guitars
- Beldaroh: Bass
- Weronis: Guitars
- Fulmineus: Vocals, Drums.

 

 

 

 

Label: Seven Gates of Hell.

Tracks 1 to 8 recorded between 16th and 21st of June 1997 at Cyber Studio, Katowice, Poland.
Track 9 is a bonus track, taken from "Czarci Majestat" 1996 demo.   

All tracks recorded between 16-21 of June 1997 at Cyber Studio Katowice except:
* bonus track taken from "Czarci Majestat" demo '96
** bonus video-track live in Hagalaz Club / Annaberg Germany '03.

Multimedia track consist of MPEG live video for "Ave Master Lucifer", recorded in 2003 at Hagalaz Club, Annaberg, Germany.

Limited to 500 copies.
Comes in a 6-panel Digipak with transparent tray.
Enhanced track features a video in MPEG format.
 

In memory of our friend Slawomir Ignacy. For whole his work what he has done to realize this stuff. Let Power of the Darkness stay with you!!! R.I.P. 19.12.1997

Distributed by Pagan Records.