Sunday, 31 May 2026

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.

Saturday, 30 May 2026

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.

Friday, 29 May 2026

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.