Indra Karmuka – Su'O / Rana (7'' EP 1996)

Country: Holland

 

Tracklist

 1. Su'O 06:32
2. Rana 07:18

 

"Su'O / Rana" was the first release by this trio from Amsterdam (Floris Sirag, Peter Veenstra, Raymond Dijkstra),

that deals with religious themes from the Indian mythology.
"Indra Karmuka" is a notion from the Sanskrit language spoken in India.
The two titles are pieces of flowing and transcendental droning music using bells, synths and strange minimal sources.
Released on Drone Records as a clear vinyl with a transparent cover artwork limited to 250 copies.

 
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ACTUS – A Way To The Empire Of Strength And Order (1990)

Country: Hungary

 

Tracklist

1. (I.) Spiritual Heritage 01:28
2. Cataclysm 05:39
3. (II.) Spiritual Heritage 05:23
4. The Mirror 07:19
5. Ceremony 05:03
6. A Way To The Empire Of Strength And Order 04:23
7. The Decay Of A Body Is The Birth Of Another One 07:00
8. Descent 04:01
9. Apocalypse 04:22
10. Tabula Rasa 04:13
11. The Spring 03:20

 

 ACTUS (Archaic Cultic Traditions United in a Society) has been preparing

together with other branches of artistic activity (video, dance) since 1987 and has carried out its work

in the spirit of metaphysical traditions of universal strength hidden behind historical forms

differing both ethnically and geographically.
The story of ACTUS formed as an artistic project dates back to 1987, and its goal remained unchanged throughout the years: to create works, which demonstrate the crisis penetrating our world, but even more importantly,

works which are in accordance with the eternal measure, and which always carry the notion of uplifting catharsis

and at the same time can present their receiver with the joy of reinvention listen after listen.
Their releases leave no doubt about the group’s consistency, no compromise has ever affected the original concept

and this resulted in high reputation all over the world among fans of quality, spiritually dominated contemporary arts.
Starting out from the early experimental, post-industrial, electronic scene, 

the band gradually started to put acoustic instruments to use.
Their albums feature symphonic sounds, acoustic guitars, folk instruments, percussion, heroic choirs, recitations

and lyrics that are sprouting from the clearest source, the traditional worldview.

ACTUS studies original knowledge, which concentrates on answering essential questions

from the perspective of apocalyptic historical humanity, whereby it endeavors to create a new golden age.

 
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Avrigus – The Final Wish (EP 1998)

Country: Australia

 

Tracklist

 1. The Final Wish 07:01
2. As Ivy Groweth Green 08:13
3. Desolate 03:36
4. Flesh 05:49

 

Avrigus are a two piece gothic/doom metal band with neoclassical/darkwave passages from Sydney, Australia.
The band was formed in 1995 and consisted, at the time, of Simon Gruer and Judy Chiara.
Simon Gruer was well known in the Sydney metal scene since due to his role in the death/doom metal band Cruciform.
Avrigus first release saw the light of day in 1998 with the very well received EP "The Final Wish"

that was released on Warhead Records.
In 2001 the album "The Secret Kingdom" was followed on Well Of Urd, a division of the Dutch label Hammerheart Records.
In 2007 it was announced that Judy Chiara had left the band late in the previous year.
Despite this Simon continued with Avrigus and in 2009 it was announced that the new vocalist would be Megan Robins.
"Beauty And Pain" EP was finally released in 2010 with Megan Robins on vocals.
A single called "The Aftermath" was also published in 2017.

 
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Professor Richmann – Succulent Blue Sway (Soundtrack) (1994)

 

Country: Australia

 

Tracklist

1. Fax 04:21
2. Arc 02:52
3. Spiral Path Of A Blindfolded Man 03:13
4. Ambient Fear 07:48
5. Salt 03:13
6. Dog Beneath The Skin 03:38
7. Eis 02:01
8. At The Emperor's Mercy 04:01
9. DNA Loop 04:52
10. Stroboscopic Photograph 05:23
11. Obsidious 07:11
12. Spiral Path #3 01:36
13. Virus 03:34
14. Pandæmonium 02:59

 

Shinjuku Thief leader Darrin Verhagen created this album in 1994

in between the release of the albums "Witch Hammer" and "Witch Hunter".

It was commissioned by the Vis a Vis company production as a soundtrack for a contemporary dance work

examining man's relationship with technology and was first performed in Canberra, Australia in October 1994.
Whilst its is still a lush evocative world, Verhagen's trademark moody landscapes are augmented here 

with ambient techno and minimal IDM grooves, creating a rich dynamic blend of drama and intrigue.
Released on his own label Dorobo.

 
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Tidfall – Tidfall (Demo 1997)

Country: Norway

 

Tracklist

1. Ravnsort Trone 04:48
2. De Døde Rider 03:40
3. Toner Av Svart 04:25
4. Mine Øyne Lukkes (Skyggenes Evige Kamp) 06:37

 

Symphonic/Industrial Black Metal project from Løten, Innlandet, that was was formed in 1992.

Tidfall released their first self titled demo in 1997

followed by their second one in 1998 under the title "Black Psychotic Darkness".
Later they signed with Nocturnal Art Productions and in March/April 2000 they published their debut album

"Circular Supremacy" that was recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio.
The album received great media attention in the general metal press

granting them a new contract with Nuclear Blast Records that released their sophomore album "Instinct Gate" in 2001.
Their third album "Nucleus" was published in 2003.
The band announced that they were inactive (but not disbanded) due to personal reasons as of November 2005.

 
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Controlled Bleeding – The Poisoner (1997)

Country: United States

 

Tracklist

1. Part One 33:39
2. Part Two 25:21

 

Controlled Bleeding was an experimental music group based in Massapequa, New York.
The group was founded by Paul Lemos, the group's only consistent member.
Most of Controlled Bleeding's released recordings feature two main collaborators,

Chris Moriarty and vocalist Joe Papa, who both died in the late 2000s.
Since their first full-length release in 1983, Controlled Bleeding released over thirty albums

spanning several different genres, many of which were released on notable independent labels.
Their cross-genre approach combined with the out-of-print status of many of the group's releases

is reminiscent of the work of other experimental and cross-genre groups of the 80s and 90s such as Coil and Swans.
"The Poisoner" was released through Soleilmoon Recordings and it is a deeply disturbing,

richly dynamic aural nightmare that fulfills the potential that was always indicated in the group’s work.
It is consisted of two long tracks and features, beside Lemos,

San Diego experimental composer Guy Lohnes on processed guitar, as well as Stephanie Trang Dinh on vocals.
On 11th February 2020, Paul Lemos announced via the official Controlled Bleeding Facebook page that the band is no more.

 
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The Fates – Furia (1985)

Country: England

 

Tracklist

 1. Ceaseless Effort 04:40
2. Bridget Of Ireland 03:11
3. Sheila/She Beats In My Heart 06:55
4. No Romance 03:26
5. Strength (I) 06:35
6. Holy Hymn 03:59
7. Who Am I? 08:46
8. Ritual 03:41
9. Strength (II) 00:53

 

The earliest group was started by Una Baines (The Fall, Blue Orchids) and two other women.
The Fates were formed when Blue Orchids broke up after a brief stint as Nico's backing band for a European tour.
In 1985 they released on Una Baines' own label, Taboo Records, the album "Furia"

a sometimes ritualistic, folk/rock with electronic sounds and many improvisational parts.
The album was dedicated to the Lancashire witches

who were murdered because their knowledge of herbal medicine, midwifery and many other skills

and also to the Tuatha De Dannan of Ireland whose way of life centered around a Mother/Goddess named Danu.
"Furia" was reissued by Finders Keepers Records/Bird in 2014.

 
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