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“Kentucky” by Panopticon stands as a groundbreaking fusion of US black metal and Americana, delving deep into the heart of Kentucky’s cultural and environmental legacy. Austin Lunn's passionate exploration of the coal miners’ struggles against exploitation is masterfully intertwined with bluegrass melodies, creating a unique narrative of resistance and reverence for the state’s rich heritage. “Kentucky” is an essential listen for anyone drawn to music with depth and historical significance. The 2024 "Kentucky" CD re-issue comes in a gatefold digisleeve, complete with a 16-page booklet that includes reworked and extended art. A thoughtful update to the original, ideal for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Panopticon: Autumn Eternal [CD]

Häxkapell: Om jordens blod och urgravens grepp [CD]

Skogen's classic debut album, housed in a 6-panel digipak. Somber atmospheric black metal with a mix of folk elements. This re-issue includes one bonus track.

Eldhymner by Häxkapell is a fiery homage to classic Swedish black metal, woven with Oraklet’s existential vision. Drawing from the ferocity of Marduk and the atmospheric depths of Dissection and Otyg, the album explores fire as a source of power, destruction, and life. Through haunting melodies and lyrics rooted in psychography, Eldhymner invites listeners to confront the flames and the mysteries they hold. Featuring artwork by J Edward Neill and mastering by T. Stjerna, Eldhymner stands as a dark, introspective journey into black metal’s primal allure.

Bards of Skadi present "Glysisvallur" - a sonic tapestry of orchestral grandeur and Nordic resonance, woven with threads of neofolk and early classical traditions. Led by Thomas von Wachenfeldt, a PhD in Sound and Music Production, and Göran Månsson, an international flutist and percussionist, the album is an ethereal journey through lost civilizations. This haunting panorama evokes the melancholy and wonder of bygone eras, inviting you to lose and find yourself anew.

“Strävan” is the third opus from the enigmatic yet revered Swedish black metal duo Murg. Embarking on a sinister and sombre journey, the album is driven by deliberate, slow-paced riffs that emanate stoic darkness and fierce pride. Murg embrace a musical minimalism that cuts straight to the bone, defying simplicity and predictability. “Strävan” stands tall and unwavering in its unyielding intensity – as a resolute farewell to creation itself.