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Aderlating/Crown of Bone split cdr

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This disc brings together an intersting pairing. Aderlating (Gnaw Their Tongues) brings their own horrific take on death industrial-esque sound scapes. Crown of Bone (half of Demonologists) follow with relentless blasts of harsh noise. Pro CDR in an edition of 100 copies with Artwork by Mories of Aderlating.

click here for an Aderlating sample

click here for a Crown of Bone sample

Blood Folke: s/t CD

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i checked these guys out when I found out my band was playing a show with them. I managed to find their demo and a live show (their first) online. I honestly listened to nothing else for about 4 days. After playing with them (their second show) I was totally blown away, and I asked if I could work on this release with them. Blood Folke is an incredible three-piece from the Twin Cities. They bring together a host of influences to form one of the most unique sounds I've heard in metal in years. Dan Wieken's doom-laden guitar riffs and uneartly vocals blend with Lauren Gaffney's discordant viola. Both are rounded out with Bryan Pierson's precise pounding to form a cohesive, blend of doom, post-rock, and black metal. click here to listen to Winter's Summer

Voice of Eye: Anthology Two 1992-1996 2cd

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on transgredient

Nadja / Troum – Dominium Visurgis cd

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on Transgredient

persistence in mourning: defector cd

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Alkerdeel: De Speenzalvinge cd

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on universal tongue/at war with false noise

Squid Fist - Face/Off cdr

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Minneapolis noise/improv supergroup.

Celestiial: Where Life Springs Eternal cd

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on BindRune

Obsequiae: Suspended in the Brume of Eos cd

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on BindRune

TenHornedBeast: Hunts & Wars cd

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on coldspring

MZ. 412: In Nomine Dei Nostri Satanas Luciferi Excelsi cd

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on coldspring

MZ. 412: Burning The Temple Of God cd

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on coldspring

Hoor-paar-Kraat - Graduating From Clocks To Watches cassette

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on peasant magik

Goatvargr: Black Snow Epoch CD

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on coldspring

Keranen: Bats in the Attic CD

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on Pica Disc

Demian Johnston: If They Even Find Me cassette

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on Handmade Birds

Iron Fist of the Sun/Burial Hex split LP

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on Coldspring

Skullflower: Fucked on a Pile of Corpses CD

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on Coldspring

MZ. 412: Nordik Battle Signs CD

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on Coldspring

MZ. 412: Infernal Affairs CD

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on Coldspring

MZ. 412: Domine Rex Inferum CD

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on Coldspring

Machinefabriek: Vloed CD

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on Coldspring

Dreamless All This Sorrow, All These Knives - CD

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on Handmade Birds

Blood Of The Black Owl / At The Head Of The Woods Split - CD

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on Handmade Birds

Sky Burial: Aegri Somnia CD

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GX Jupitter-Larsen und Muennich: Die Arbeiter Von Wien 7"

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on Fragment Factory

Pig Heart Transplant/Endless Blockade split 7"

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on Superfi Records

Pentacene: s/t cassette

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Minneapolis duo Pentacene, formerly known as HeatdeatH (with LPs on Conspiracy Records), is comprised of Andrew Broder (guitar) and Tim Glenn (drums). This is a document of a 33 minute performance at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis. No two pentacene performances are alike, but this oone blends their their black metal, noise, and drone influences into something truly unique. Edition of 100 copies. Packged in 3-color screenprinted brad packs with an insert. click here for a sample

Volition/Juhyo split 3" cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

an interesting pairing that brings together two different genres from two different parts of the world. Volition, hailing from Furness, UK, bring their own unique take on doom on their part of the split. Minneapolis' Juhyo has a tightly composed vision to their noise. The two sides acts, despite their differences come together wuite well on this split. Each provides a single 10 minute track. Two versions: cassette and 3" cdr, each containing the same material, and each in an edition of 100 copies. click here for a Volition sample click here for a Juhyo sample

Volition/Juhyo split cassette

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v/a: live at the bookhouse cassette

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This cassette documents a live show at the Bookhouse bookstore in Minneapolis. Three of Minneapolis' noisers got together without amps or electronics and performed in the philosophy section of the shop. Disthroned Agony worked mostly with glass and stone. Grain Belt usedwith all sorts of percussive metal. Ice Volt gave one of his spectacular voice/percussion performances. The tape is wrapped up as the night was, with a collaborative set with Ice Volt and Disthroned Agony. Edition of 100 in norelco boxes. Disthroned Agony sample Grain Belt sample Ice Volt sample Disthroned Agony + Ice Volt sample

faux pas/grain belt split 7"

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

harsh noise from both sides of the atlantic! Norway's Faux Pas is Lasse Marhaug and Sten Ove Toft. Minneapolis' Grain Belt is comprised of the people behind Baculum, Wince, and Willful. Edition of 300 copies in a two-color sleeve. Co-released by phage tapes and white centipede noise. click here for a faux pas sample click here for a grain belt sample

izanami's labour pains: destination toujinbou cd

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Incredible and varied harsh noise from Germany's Sascha Mandler (Namazu Dantai, Mazakon Tactics). Elements of power electronics, drone, and cut-up noise combine to form one of the most impressive noise assemblages I'ev heard in years. Packaged in 4-color screen-printed arigato packs. Co-released with Phage Tapes. click here for a sample

The Haters: Multiprotocol Lexicon Switching cassette

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

this cassette was created to raise funds for the haters performance in minneapolis in 2010. limited to 100 copies with screenprinted covers. co-released with phage tapes. click here for a sample

sky burial: threnody for collapsing suns

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose99 cd Michael Page’s (Fire in the Head) Sky Burial project has been exploring the dark ambient side of industrial music since 2006, evolving into a unique and steadfast in the genre. Threnody for Collapsing Suns is a triptych clocking in at over 50 minutes - thoughtfully composed; incorporating deep drones, shimmering synth work, and lamenting melodic lines. The disparate layers come together to form a surprisingly organic, well-crafted narrative. Threnody continues Sky Burial’s journey into the nebulous dusk of “Kosmische Musik”, and forms part of a loose trilogy with the preceding Kiehtan and forthcoming Aegri Somnia. click here for sample 1 click here for sample 2

kinit her: gratitudes

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dose97 cd Gratitudes finds Kinit Her doing what they do best - crafting unique compositions and blending influences from all over the map. Elements of doom metal, dark ambient, and early industrial music all work their way into Kinit Her’s eclectic brand of ritual neofolk msuic. This release reissues their masterful Divine Names cassette and includes an unreleased full-lenth companion recording, bringing their complete vision to fruition. Mastered by James Plotkin and features artwork by Sineater. The first 50 copies sold include a 3" cdr of their Lord of Power 8" lathe release and an extra insert. click here to listen to an excerpt from Gratitudes I click here to listen to The Fold

ekca liena/a death cinematic: preternatural

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose103 cdr This split release brings together two of the more underrated names working in drone. UK artists, Ekca Liena create dark, slowly unfolding, ambient landscapes tthat build in intensity over the three tracks on this disc. A Death Cinematic take a different approach, the layerered guitars swirl around each other like a hypnotic, slow-motion whirlwind. The two styles complement each other quite well. Edition of 96. Printed discs lavishly packaged in die cut sleeves with two inserts. click here to listen to Ekca Liena click hear to listen to A Death Cinematic

disgust/joshua norton cabal

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose96 cassette Disgust (members of Koufar, Bachir Gemayel, Winters in Osaka) brings some of their most vitriolic, hate filled material yet to this split; some incredibly bitter and angry power electronics with a depressive edge. Joshua Norton Cabal (Ex Endless Blocade) brings his unique harsh noise, but adds some vocals in the tradition of European PE. His material for this release is quite varied and dynamic. Edition of 100 copies, packaged in brad packs (hand screened at Phage Tapes HQ) with two inserts. click here to listen to Thrive by Disgust click here to hear an excerpt from Joshua Norton Cabal

trepaneringsritualen: martyrium

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose95 cassette The latest from this mysterious Swedish project takes it in a slightly new direction. The ritual noise/drone work heard on past releases is certainly present, but alongside a pair of pounding industrial tracks, complete with vocals. Edition of 136 copies, packaged in brad packs (hand screened at Phage Tapes HQ) with accordion fold insert. click here for an excerpt click here for an excerpt

willful: speaking in tongues

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peasant magik cassette

Grain Belt / Wince: live split

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white centipede noise cassette live grain belt recording from December 2010 and live Wince (Grain Belt member) recording from 2010.

Grain Belt: Dragline

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Skeleton Dust cassette Newest Grain Belt recording. Limited to 100 copies.

jeremy mathes: gjöll

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences cd After a very impressive first release on Mystery Sea, sound artist Jeremie Mathes, presents us with his second album. Gjöll is a timeless navigation into foggy unknown waters and subterranean passages inspired by scandinavian mythology. Dense evolving drones from acoustic sounds and micro-structured patterns are slowly drained like submerged organic debris in the flow of current. Extracting fragments of his surrounding environment Jeremie succeeds at transforming matter into metaphorical visions and mesmerizing soundscapes that lead blindly into a serene world.. Comes packed in the usual Basses Frequences tin box. But it is a CD, not a CDR !

small doses t-shirt

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hoor-paar-kraat: the eureka tapes

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dose94 2cd The pieces that make up The Eureka Tapes (The Complete Recordings) were all created while Hoor-paar-Kraat’s Anthony Mangicapra was living in the town of Eureka, California. Indeed, the town’s name is apt as they represent a “Eurekamoment” for Hoor-paar-Kraat as a musical entity; a figurative spilling of the bath waters as Hoor-paar-Kraat found their sound. The hints of alchemical transcendence that peeped through the cracks of previous releases come brazenly into view throughout Eureka Tapes (The Complete Recordings). Music dissolves into explorations of texture, acoustic phenomena and the psyche. Originally issued as three separate volumes in a variety of hard to find formats (A Whisper in the Sow’s Ear, a 3” CD; Graduating from Clocks to Watches C55 and Taxonomy of Divine Organisms, a CDr made to accompany, and sold only at, Mangicapra’s exhibit of paintings, “Above & Below”), The Eureka Tapes (The Complete Recordings) collects the three original volumes and will be released jointly by Small Doses and Basses Frequences. In addition to the original releases,The Eureka Tapes (The Complete Recordings) also includes Hoor-paar-Kraat’s side of their split cassette with Last and a previously unreleased recording from the same sessions. Spanning styles and moods like some kind of emotional suspension bridge, Hoor-paar-Kraat’s music finds itself traveling the same surreal by-ways as Nurse With Wound, irr. app. (ext.), The Hafler Trio and Coil’s more ritualistic output. -John Kealy Co-released with Basses Frequences. Any interested parties in Europe should order through them for cheaper and faster delivery. click here to listen to Swine click here to listen to The Clear Light click here to listen to Gnomes

the ritual inclusion of code: beta wave nemisis

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose80 cd The Ritual Inclusion of Code is a monumental collaboration between Daniel Jansson (Deadwood) and Osman Arabi (20.sv, Seeker). Beta Wave Nemisis is their premiere recording. Both men's influences and efforts are immediately apparent and blend effortlessly to create this thirty-one minute document of a long journey. Dark ambient textures blend with industrial soundscapes. Harsh noise floats with minimal drone and power electronics vocalizations. One movement flows well into the next, making for an intense and epic debut recording. The art and design was handled by Seldon Hunt. click here for sample 1 click here for sample 2 click here for sample 3

formication: the eyes of erodern riviema (limited 2-disc edition)

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose60 cd + cdr This is the limited (93 numbered copies) edition that includes an extra insert and a cdr with remixes by Hoor-paar-Kraat, Locrian, and Formication.

formication: the eyes of erodern riviema (regular edition)

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dose60 cd Formication is Alec Bowman & Kingsley Ravenscroft, the miraculous electric musical ensemble from Nottingham in the UK. They create unique rhythmic, chaotic yet structured works, twisting a variety of sounds into creeped-out electronica, frozen ambience and sporadic wayward beats. The music of Formication strays into dark territory, inhabiting forgotten grounds; less of a showcase for new technology and more an essential medium for the expression of the human psyche, where the soul is the interface. Described by The Wire magazine as ‘sonic occultists’, they can be found “wandering a dream landscape somewhere between the ritual ambience of Coil and the electronic space drift of Tangerine Dream”. The Eyes of Erodern Riviema is a their most realzied work to date and a masterpiece start to finish. click here for a sample from This is Normal for Me click here for a sample from I Had a Plastic Head That Melted click here for a sample from Absolute Will

The Rita: The Rack

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Handmade Birds CD All new release from this noise innovator and creator of the HNW genre. This is a definitive moment for this important artist, and as such, will be the second release in our Dark Icons Series. Two pieces, each more than twenty minutes, finds The Rita exploring sound sourced from knives and nylon respectively, with variations of theme crossing over into both pieces. 5x5" square on heavy black matte paper, designed by Joe Beres, placed in slim plastic sleeves.

wilt + marax + goose: harsh fields

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose98 cassette james keeler (wilt) recently unearthed these unreleased collaborations with goose and marax. deeply layered dark/death ambient sounds come through making for a stunning set of recordings. released in two editions of 50 copies each. the black edition features black cover art, vinyl case, and cassette shell. the white editioni is the same, but in white. both come with a folded insert. co-released with phage tapes. Black and white editions will be distributed randomly. click here for a sample

rab'ha: the defiant demos

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose101 cdr what happens when you combine andrew lippoldt (persistence in mourning, zz) and m. chami (disgust, koufar)? total destruction. it's a brutal mix of doom metal, powerviolence, power electronics, and noise. these demos are intense, loud, and destructive, and likely a sign of even more brutality to come. edition of 86 copies. click here for a sample

anti: s/t

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose93 3" cdr out of the ashes of bryan tholl's is project comes anti. this 19 minute track starts with metal noise and builds to an intense and relentles harsh noise assault. edition of 51 copies click here for a sample

jenks miller and nicholas szczepanik: american gothic

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose92 cd this disc is a landmark collaboration of two small doses favorites. jenks miller, perhaps best known for his work under the horseback moniker and nicholas szczepanik come together for an incredible recording that runs the gamut between lilting, minimal drones to dark, dense harsh soundscapes. the discs closer, cranberry sauce, was featured on the most recent wire tapper compilation from wire magazine.

alo girl: catharsis

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose90 3" cdr excellent harsh noise wall material from italy's alo girl. sputtering static and heavy mid-range trance induction. edition of 52 copies.

will gresson: venedig cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose79 cdr excellent first release from mr. gresson. incredibly refined compositions that blend elements from dark ambient, musique concrete, and drone. edition of 62 copies. adhered to the front.

nordvargr: the walls are closing in

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose77 cassette henrik nordvargr bjorkk's first cassette release also marks his first exploration of the harsh noise wall genre. three tracks clocking in at over 50 minutes including a 21 minute vomir cover. edition of 161 copies in die cut, hand screened "brad pack" boxes.

husere grav: s/t

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose 74 cdr the elusive husere grav mixes elements from dark ambient, black metal and drone to create soundscapes that lull a listener into a false sense of security before plunging into even darker and harsher places. features collaborations with franklin teagle (anathema sound, meditations), ryan mcgill (bones of seabirds) and metal rouge. edition of 82 packaged in card covers with charred photo adhered to the front.

peter j woods/ice volt: the language of deceit

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

insides music 7" excellent split 7" battle between Milwaukee's and Minneapolis' respective favorites. Samples: http://www.insidesmusic.com/insidesmusic/peterjwoodsicevolt.html

thisquietarmy: aftermath

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences cd "As thisquietarmy, a one-man solo drone/ambient project, Quach composes visual guitar-based soundscapes and experimental music that goes beyond the typical song structure. By exploring his guitar as a tone generator, he furthers the boundaries of his instrument with the use of multiple effect processors & real-time loop-samplers, alternating the guitar signal’s shape and tone, blending textures over textures, merging a wide combination of sounds together and developing the melodies hidden in these walls of sound."

celer: panoramic dreams bathed in seldomness

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

"Recorded and mixed between mid 2006 and late 2007, this four-piece, hour-long collection is among the most substantial and sonically varied works within the Celer discography and arrives with a mastering treatment courtesy of 12k boss Taylor Deupree. Apparently billed as a collection of "elliptical love songs", Panoramic Dreams Bathed In Seldomness certainly stretches the parameters of what might be intimated by the term "song", harnessing as it does a lulling stream of consciousness that takes in strings, old synthesizers, tape sounds and a host of dissolved field recordings captured by the late Danielle Baquet-Long during trips to Pakistan, India and Nepal." -boomkat

pain jerk & john wiese: nerima

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

the latest in this series of one of the finest collaborations in harsh noise. not to to be missed.

gnawed/ice volt: split

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

insides music cassette two of minneapolis' best. harsh pe from gnawed and ice volt's unique mix of voice and percussion.

612 noise compilation

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

insides music cassette massive cassette compilation featuring 30 of minneapolis' best noise. Includes Cock ESP, heatdeath, devillock, ice volt and more.

six mystic points: aziagar

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moribund tree cassette fantastic occult themed harsh noise from the proprietor of the moribund tree label

locrian: territories cd

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose89 co-released by Bloodlust! Locrian sound and they have taken elements from noise, power-electronics, drone, and black metal to come up with a truly unique approach that reflects the sprawling urban decay that surrounds them in Chicago. After nearly two dozen releases, they have found themselves in the world of "Territories." For this release, Locrian has pulled out all of the stops and they have fleshed out the band with the help of Mark Solotroff on vocals and synthesizer, Blake Judd on guitar, Bruce Lamont on saxophone and vocals, and Andrew Scherer on drums. The results of this massive collaborative effort are apparent from the moment that the album starts. The textures run darker and deeper; the vocals -- sometimes three layers deep -- seem to be conjured from the decrepit muck of a failed civilization; the feedback takes on a more pronounced presence; and the augmented line-up allows for full-on black metal assaults that burst out of the tortured drones that Locrian have come to be known for. Truly a case of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Packaged in a 6-panel digipack.

Grain Belt shirt (NORTH AMERICA)

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Professionally printed on black Gildan Softstyle (they're less-expensive answer to American Apparel) shirts. Sizes Small-Extra Large available. Click on the image to the left to see the full shirt. BE SURE TO SPECIFY YOUR SIZE!

Grain Belt shirt (WORLD)

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aidan baker: i will always and forever hold you in my heart and mind

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose87 cd pro cd resissue of the second small doses release. long out of print and counted amongst aidan's best solo work. A 51 minute work of shimmering, pulsating drone broken into twelve parts (one for each word of the title) that come together to form a seamless, wordless narrative. packaged in a sleeve with insert and obi. co-released with basses frequences.

Warmth: Privacy From God

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Black Horizons cassette Packed full of subtly and barely there sounds, static and mechanical in nature. This work is dynamic, beautiful, and haunting, emotional yet showing complete restraint, and hopefully not the last we will hear from this project. A near perfect expression of minimalism through sound. Packaged in a clear plastic clam shell, with silver offset printing on black vellum paper for layered effect. Edition of 100 copies on hi-bias chrome tapes with silver labels.

nekrasov: cognition of splendid oblivian

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

siege of power cd This recording marks the third full length in over a year and has been crafted intensely in order to hurt and bring about maddening disillusion to the listener. The artwork and packaging is the most evolved of the Nekrasov releases features the best work to date by Exotic Corpse. A nobel six panel digi-pak with uv spot to enhance the depth of this release.

pyramids: wvndrkmmer box set US & CAN only

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose88 5x cassette pyramids (hydra head records) provided each of the 52 artists participating in the project four different audio clips - not so much a song, but four separate, cooperating textures. each artist was asked to create an entirely new piece of music incorporating what they wished from the provided sounds, whatever techniques they wanted to employ,and whatever additions they wished to make. wvndrkmmer contains 52 tracks from 52 different artists on 5 cassettes with a total run time over 6 hours. the total edition is 300 copies - 100 copies of the 'red' edition and 200 of the 'black' edition. the 'red' copies will go to the first 100 preorders. click here for more info and links to all of the artists involved.

pyramids: wvndrkmmer box set WORLD

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dose88 5x cassette see above for the description. click here for more info and links to all of the artists involved.

various artists: heavy focus

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose86this compilation was put together to raise some funds for the heavy focus fest this april. it features most of the artists scheduled to perform. all profits go to cover costs and pay the travelling artists. co-released with phage tapes. 2 cdrs and insert packaed in a hand-screened arigato pack. click here for the full track list

dave phillips: ?

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

heart and crossbones "?" offers a 79 minutes album of field recordings oriented compositions that feature murky cello, piano and accordion parts, nocturnal voices, a vast array of concrete snippets and more resonances of existences that give Albert Aylers' "Music is the healing force of the universe" new depths and meanings. "?" sees Phillips observing and carefully dissecting his human psyche into ten intimate and innovative music pieces, confronting them with the bile and degradation of the omnipresent while deconstructing his own ravage with a binding urge to cleanse. And it's a fascinating insight to listen to."

marzuraan: five years of fuck all

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

at war with false noise cd At last!!! We've had this one brewing for months now and it's well worth the wait! What started off as a small run of CDrs has become At War's most ambitious release to date, and I'm totally fucking chuffed by it!!! This collection comprises demos, live stuff, rarities and rehearsals from the UK's most consistently interesting, forward-thinking, and just plain fucking great band of the last decade. Starting off from now and moving backwards through time to the early bedroom demo days, this CD shows Marzuraan's evolution from simplistic droning minimalism of the two bass lineup to the full-on rock beast of today.

lunar miasma: crystal covered

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences cd From the vintage sounds of The Last Drop Of Weight to the lightness of Cream, through the intense immersion of Circle Mountain and Crystal Covered, Panos Alexiadis shows what he is capable of. Crystal Covered is the outcome of his solo work. His previous releases lead you to this, an inner travel full of colors, warm and in some ways, psychedelic. A new, deep, intense fix for all lovers of Expo 70 and Emeralds' drones.

The Endless Blackade/Bastard Noise: The Red List

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

20 Buck Spin cd Don't think I need to say too much about either of these two titans. I can however, sweeten the deal by saying there is also a massive contribution by The Rita.

the radiation line: ep4

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

self released cdr "A Scottish outfit who, judging by the letter accompanying this, managed to dislodge a fair amount of dust during a devil-may-care gig played in a small room in a small house on small Blackpool back street. Small rooms may be the best place in which to capture their noise drone material judging by the second and longest track on here, a monster power chord drone barrage that could be the long lost cousin of a guitar laden Ramleh b-side. It’s all slowly strummed six string kachungs that set off imploding stars of epic drone against which a vibrating box of noise does the oscillating throat box bit. Not too far away from Ashtray Navigations more rocktacular works either. There’s some decent noise in the first track and the gently pulled strings picking out a delicate melody on ‘As Heaven Was Revealed’ would indicate that The Radiation Line may have been indulging in some Emeralds records. The desolate swirl and fraying synth splutters of the final track ‘Spiral’ meant that this humble CD will not be getting passed on [as recommended on the back sleeve to all those who ‘don’t dig’]." -Idwal Fisher review

hallowing + major appelbaum: collaborating torture

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

heart and crossbone cd Collaborating Torture is one of the last known recordings made by Matt Gibney AKA Hollowing, who died in January 2006. Gibney, a member of SOIHADTOSHOOTHIM who was also running the important Rectrix label and mail-order, was joined here by the prolific Maor Appelbaum (Grave in the Sky, Poochaltz and Maurizio Bianchi, to name a few) to create a brooding and massive 54 minutes track of dark pitch-black ambient of hypnagogic swirls and industrialized drones. Sometimes subtle, yet mostly haunted and delirious, this is highly recommended if you like Wilt, Murderous Vision, Brighter Death Now, Aidan Baker, Z'ev, Daniel Menche, The Caretaker and John Duncan. no jewel case included

pillars of heaven/fences": split 8" lathe

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose84 a long time coming this one. an 8" lathe record hand cut by mr. peter king in new zealand. two different takes on drone. pillars of heaven puts forth a bright, shimmering texture with a hopeful feel, while fences take a strangely melodic but darker, pulsating approach on the flip side. edition of 52 copies packaged in a 3-color, hand screened cover. click here to hear pillars of heaven click here to hear fences

grain belt: s/t cd

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Sold out at small doses. check with Phage Tapes or White Centipede Noise for a copy.

namazu dantai: under manchurian soil 3"cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose83 excellent harsh noise wall material from the man behind the izanami's labour pains project. crackling, crumbling sounds build to a shredding crescendo. edition of 62 copies. click here for a sample

teeth collection: live cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose76 this disc tracks matthew reis for five straight days on a 2007 tour. harsher sounds, metal work, and feedback abound.the five sets clock in at over an hour. great material from one of the most underrated noisers around. edition of 72 copies. click here to listen to a sample

willful/baculum: metal cassette

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

phage tapes split tape made in honor of a trip to St. Louis for the noise fest. harsh metal abuse from both.

jason crumer: a personal hell 7"+ cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose70 jason crumer never ceases to amaze me. lots of people can do harsh noise well, but I can't think of too many (any?) that can make it sound so deliberate, personal, and soulshredding. this 7" is no exception, a personal hell sounds just about right. metal drags, scrapes, bangs, and creaks - blowing microphones, speakers, and yr mind. the sample will give you a hint of what's in store, but those that step up to this thing will come to get the full understanding. you won't be disappointed. edition of 300 on brown/green vinyl with a 77 minute cdr showcasing a more ambient side of Crumer. cover art by chris murdoch. photos by roxann and rachal spikula. click here for a sample from exile pursuing abyss

ulv: stille storm cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose72 striking dark ambient material from the man behind the svartgalgh label. very quiet, contemplative tracks tailor made for headphone listening. edition of 72 copies. click here for a sample from stille storm

willful: 1982 3"cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose73 a multifaceted, nearly 20 minute ritual that starts with some minimal acoustic noise, moves into gut-wrnching electronics, then into some metal work that builds into a massive wall of noise. edition of 61 copies. click here for a sample from 1982

Ekca Liena: Sleep Paralysis

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dead pilot records "The album begins with "Sleep", a ghostly and tension building introduction, with long sustained organ tones and subtle guitar riffs. Crumbling low end kicks in followed by eerie fuzz and static as the second track begins. Waves and swells of textured synths are the prelude to an epic chorus of screaming drones. The mood of the album really sets in place by track 3, entitled "Heavy Weather", a near 14 minute mash of blissful guitar noise and pulsating electronic beats. The depth of detail in this track is incredible and has to be heard through the finest of speakers or headphones to be fully appreciated. The track "Sulk" is a rare acoustic track from Ekca, bringing an organic or 'human' edge to this other wise otherworldly and celestial album. It also acts as a breather between the huge and intense music Ekca has created here. Although that is not to say the track is of any less importance at all."

Douleurfantome: part 1.5 cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dead pilot records "Douleurfantome, aka Creature, is Vincent Vigier. A one man guitar manipulator, thrasher, noiser, droner, genius. People who have been following the store for some time now will know that Vincent's album under the Creature alias was one of my favourite listening experiences in a long time. After exchanging a few emails and doing a few trades, Vincent started sending me demos of a few tracks he was working on and the result is this release; Part 1.5. Two tracks totaling at 22 minutes."

Stefan Kushima/Joey Chainsaw: Mouthful of Ghosts 2x3"cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dead pilot records "Beginning with an outburst of wailing guitars, sounding like a sort of satanic cry from the depths of hell, the piece gradually picks up pace with subtle percussion and layers of synth drones, swells and sweeps. When it gets in full motion, more howls and cries dance and echo above the noise. A full on bleak assault. Joey begins the second half of the split with high pitched electronic synth gargles and guitar moans n' groans before taking us into more warm drone territory. The final track combines the above two with haunting broken vocals and organs/synths, all pushed to the red creating a twisted and eerie wall of ghostly noise."

aidan baker/brandon valdivia: Live 2008-14-11 3" CD

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Universal Tongue "Live collaboration between these two canadian musicians, a live improvisation with guitar & drums, detaching from what is AB’s trademark sound and going in a krautrock/psych direction. Artwork by Mories (Grafika Obskura/Gnaw Their Tongues) 3″ CD in mini DVD-case, limited to 323 numbered copies."

the haters: in the shade of fire cd

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

hanson records HANSON RECORDS is proud to present the first LP from THE HATERS, 'IN THE SHADE OF FIRE' reissued for the first time on the CD format AND for the first time in it's original ENTIRETY. Originally released on LP by SILENT RECORDS in 1986, this digipak CD edition has been remastered by Warn Defever from the original master reels, and includes the full COMPLETE ALBUM as two of the tracks had to be shortened to fit on the original LP issue.

M.B.: Neuro Habitat

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

abgurd Another excellent Maurizio Bianchi Reissue. Limited edition of 500 copies. Re-release of EEs'T Records CD (1998). First two tracks originally recorded in 1982 (here). Third track originally released on "Für Ilse Koch" compilation 1982. Will be shipped without a jewel case, unless one is purchased seperately.

Velehentor: Bleaching of Penury cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

rokot "Limited to 100 copies. The album that is tributed to the events of poisoning of a human by a human. Two long Harsh Noise tracks in the all-burning style of Government Alpha and two short interludes with ear-mangling glitches."

ANDREAS BRANDAL : a history of labyrinths

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences cdr "A History Of Labyrinths was recorded in an old abandoned house on the west coast of Norway during easter 2009. The album was created using a lot of old equipment that was found in the house, including guitars, tapes, gramophones, mouth harp, radio, an old synth, and field recordings from inside and around the building. The idea was to hopefully capture some of the atmosphere from that place. The calm surroundings, with vast mountains and woods, combined with a gloomy, and at times creepy feeling of being alone with all the ghosts of this huge and labyrinthic house at night. There are elements of drone, improvisation, some kind of primitive "doom", loops and more ambient spaces..."

MARK BRADLEY : absolution

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences cdr "Mark Bradley is a solo performer, portraying emotional states of being through his audio. Once you immerse yourself in this claustrophobic and atmospheric ambient world, you become oblivious to your surroundings. High level deep listening. A man of few words and full of mystery Smoke and mirrors. Brainwave entertainment. Moonlight ambient."

Entente Cordiale: life underground

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

carbon cdr "This is a set of studio and live Entente Cordiale recordings. disc 1 consists of a studio session at the Bunker in Rochester NY, recorded by Nuuj (of Pengo/Asthmatic/Tuurd). three pieces varying from the EC guitar pattern/drone approach, and ending with an on-the-edge of falling apart secular mantra before diving into the most uncharacteristic EC sounds to date (channeling the then future direction of Tumul). disc 2 consists of a long live set recorded at Soundlab in Buffalo NY"

Social Junk: Summer Concussion

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

carbon cdr "Documenting Social Junk's 2008 Summer Tour (with Big Nurse), this is a great collection of live drone/drum/out captures. Similar to the Dead C, but with their own unique rhythm and pace. [packaged with a full-color pro-printed folded card in a heavy duty vinyl sleeve]"

Sindre Bjerga and Textured Bird Transmission: Temple of Transparent Wisdom

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

carbon cdr "Recorded in 2007 and 2009 in Stavanger Norway and Weymouth UK respectively, this is some dense heavy drones with the perfect balance of texture and movement. [packaged with a full-color pro-printed folded card in a heavy duty vinyl sleeve]"

josh lay: true mask

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose66 cd it's hard to believe that this is the first josh lay release to find its way to the compact disc format. fittingly, josh considers this to be his best work to date, and i can't say i disagree. this is a four track, nearly 40 minute meditation on the masks people wear to make their way in the world. elements of black metal, harsh noise, power electronics and dark ambient combine to create a dark, twisted environment built from electronics, guitar, and some of the most gutteral vocals I've heard him spew. the accompanying art was hand-made by the artist. edition of 200 copies packaged in jewel cases with 4-panel inserts and double sided jewel cases.

fermentae: diaspora part 2

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

self released 3" cdr six-stringed harmonia via. spectral guitar swells and the ultimate union in field-recording + percussive elements.

izanamis labour pains

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose68 3" cdr super harsh, cut-up electronics centered around the theme of the blind female shamans of Osorezan. fantastic harsh noise from germany. check the sample. edition of 66 copies.

vakhchav: the relative middle

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dose67 cdr this was the first vakhchav material i'd heard, and have to say that i was blown away. nickolas mohanna takes a unique approach to making drones. with guitar and electronics he creates these pulsing, swirling sounds that hover in your ears for just the right amount of time, 5 tracks over 32 minutes. color cover with insert. edition of 71 copies.

black sun/they are cowards: split

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

at war with false noise 7" "Has been a long time coming but it's finally out! Black Sun take the first side with a surprisingly short, fast and loud number. Still as heavy as previous At War LP "Paralyser" but much more in the short, fast and loud vein. This one's been a set-closer for a while now and is a total rager, will hopefully be a nice surprise to a lot of you! This is the first release by Manchester-based sludgers They Are Cowards and it's a beast. Totally focussed, grim northern waste-inspired misery, building from a massive Celtic Frost-esque riff. A totally brilliant pairing of northern negativity! 300 copies on heavyweight black vinyl. Foldover covers in PVC sleeves. "

Josh Lay: Asphyxiation Worship

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

black horizons 7" "Half of Cadaver in Drag gets his first shot at vinyl by way of a single. Two tracks, rather different from each other, and much of the artist's other releases. Overall a cleaner, and more realized sound. Vocals come to the front, with lyrical structure on the first track, the b-side is a journey into the darkest of swamps, yet it still retains the feeling of being a beautiful yet frightening collage of sound with a higher degree of fidelity than what is usually associated with similar efforts. Black vinyl with an offset printed 3-panel sleeve, copper ink on either black or cream stock, printed in roughly a 50/50 ratio, pick which color you like more! Edition of 350 copies."

peter j woods: fairweather mask

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

autumn wind cd "A commanding presence from Peter J. woods in this theater of Noise....Power Electronic and vocal barrage, justification is what you seek for all the things you do...to yourself....Jewel Case CD"

roto visage: where the mandrakes grow

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

autumn wind cd "conceptualized around autoerotic asphyxiation, forming an abstract narrative into a singular autoerotic experience. A singular moment in flux within the body. The sound compositions consist of consciousness cut ups - flashes of memory and anomalies of the moment interweaving. Dark drone and experimental ambience. Mastered by the legendary Robert Rich. Beautiful 6-panal digi-CD designed by Anastasia Sarandou. Truly a great work of Dark Ambience."

in negatives: climates

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefiftysix cdr alex pearson (d/a a/d, snapped in half tapes) takes a different approach with this project. using nothing more than magnetic tapes, he creates incredible, dark rumbling drones that sound fitting for being lost and alone somwhere in space. he also provided the image on the cover. edition of 62 copies.

sparkling wide pressure/rambutan: abandoned space cdr

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefortytwo cdr both artists on this release took their inspiration from photographs of deserted, discarded, and decrepit buildings. sparkling wide pressure's (frank baugh)track seems to evoke the ghosts that still inhabit these forgotten places with ethereal loops, samples and drones. rambutan (eric hardiman of century plants) follows with an epic, drone track that takes on the emptiness seen in the images. Edition of 77 copies packaged in an 8-page, pro-printed booklet that shows some of the images.

fences/envenomist: split

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

phage tapes 2x3" cdr two 3" discs, once by each artist, in individual jewel cases with hand screened covers housed in a handmade, hand screened box. incredible package.

nicholas szczepanik: the chiasmus

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences & sra cd "Nicholas' debut CD is much more than an impeccably constructed piece of abstract drone music: The Chiasmus undulates between waves of quiet melancholy and overwhelming beauty, with small slices of pointillistic noise. an album where the emotional response is always the central focus rather then pure aesthetic concerns, the nuances of The Chiasmus are only revealed upon multiple listens; by then, the listener is completely tuned into the world it presents." (Steven Flato)

husere grav: haunted tomb + the great empty

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

self released cdr almost an hour of husere grav's brand of blackened noise and raw, depressive black metal.

degenerate volumes 10-11-12

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

small doses 3x3"cdr -vestigial limb ---www.myspace.com/vestigiallimb -teeth collection ---www.myspace.com/teethcollection -i am seamonster ---www.myspace.com/iamseamonster

Peter J Woods: Failure From Both Ends

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Curious Lacunae 7" Peter brings two infinitely awesome sides of composed harshness for this vinyl debut. Both tracks work and strain themselves to points of well needed release. such refreshing sounds from this true blue artist. full color 2 sided insert/postcard.

silas ciarán: happy music for happy children

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefortyfour 3" cdr this could be the strangest small doses release yet. silas ciarán, known for his recordings under the bicycle sighs moniker turns music on its head for this bizarre little connection of songs. One one hand, it actually does sound like children's music at times, but it heads down these strange, surreal paths that confound that leave an creepy aftertaste while simultaneously getting stuck in your head like infectious pop music. the fact that he can do all of this with five songs in twenty minutes blows my mind. edition of 71 copies with inserts. click here for samples

scarcity of moments: lucid dreaming

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefiftyfive cdr excellent ambient work from this new (to me at least) duo. mMinimal, processed guitar and bass comprise the nearly hour-long disc of meditative soundscapes. edition of 72 copies packaged in three variations. (colors will be chosen at random.) click here for samples

R. Scott Oliver: Someday technology may save me

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Carbon cdr "the first solo release from Scott, also a member of Deciduous vs Conifer, Oliver/Reeg and part-time member of Autumn in Halifax. the sounds on this disc harken back to the early great days of the Kranky label, think Labradford, Magnog, Stars of the Lid, etc. but without sounding dated at all. this is current drone at its finest. [packaged in an amazing steel folder designed and assembled by Scott, who is a blacksmith by trade. a laser-cut pinwheel is riveted to the cover, over a matching laser-cut punch-out of the same design. the cd is affixed to a chipboard insert that slips out the top of the folder. you have to see/feel this!]"

Autumn in Halifax & The Leaves: Robert Frank & the Moon

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Carbon cdr + booklet "The short story Robert Frank & The Moon written by David Merulla began as a title written in one of David's notebooks and then continued to reappear in subsequent notebooks and on various scraps of paper. David's affinity for the Swiss photographer Robert Frank plays a subliminal part in seeing the story through however the story is more about memory, shapes and origami. The companion soundtrack ep is an instrumental music recording by Autumn in Halifax & The Leaves, meant to be listened to while reading the story, however can also be enjoyed by itself. The ep was recorded live to two track at the Wolf Den, Rochester, New York by Joe Tunis, mixed by Chris Reeg & David Merulla. Autumn in Halifax & The Leaves is David Merulla, Scott Oliver, Chris Reeg and Joe Tunis. [package include a 5x7 booklet with pro-printed cover, silkscreened cdr and silkscreened kraft stay-flat envelope]"

jewel case

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

add a jewel case to any releases that specifically say they are shipped without them.

metek versus nordbeck: 5

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefiftythree cdr this is the fifth installment of the epic battle of these two swedes. over 36 minutes of dark ambience, shimmering drones and screaming crescendos. edition of 59 copies.

andreas brandal: the familiar stranger

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefiftytwo cdr i don't know where to start describing this one. it is all over the place and absolutely incredible. some of the most well-thought out and composed noise i've heard in quite a while. hand-screened disc packaged in a 2-color, hand-screened cover. edition of 80 copies.

willful: reverse/restraint

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

phage tapes 2xc20 two tapes in a vinyl album. 2-color silkscreened cover and insert. edition of 40 copies

inseminoid: waiting for ms. hayden

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

bells hill cdr "Spawned in blackness this is another far from human birth from the pairing of Lee Stokoe (Culver, Skullflower, Marzuraan) and George Proctor (Mutant Ape, Murder Book, Turgid Animal). There’s too much detail in the two tracks to take seriously the limiting tag of drone/noise, Inseminoid sound-drown the last of the pretenders."

fire in the head: carrion wind

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

turgid animal cd ""Carrion Wind" is an ambitious work which consolidates the sounds explored with F/I/T/H and Sky Burial into a single project, focusing them into a complex and meticulously composed 63 minute industrial opus, a dark and ominous dirge, both beautiful and brutal, incorporating aspects of metal percussion, dark ambient, drone, doom and industrial electronics. Noticeably absent are Page’s vocals as F/I/T/H takes a more "restrained" approach favoring slow layering of synths, field recordings, guitar loops and electronics to build a tension which occasionally peaks at an explosive level comparable to the shorter tracks of F/I/T/H’s previous releases." Sold without a jewel case.

locrian: drenched lands cd

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefortythree Since their inception in late 2005, Locrian have been honing their sound; working and re-working material; finding the right blend of noise, power electronics, dark ambient, and black metal to work into their sound. Drenched Lands is Locrian’s first full-length studio recording of all new material, and unfolds with an almost narrative structure. It starts with a slow descent into a dark abyss, moving torturedly, gradually rediscovering the light, then leaving you where everything began - completely transformed. The hour-long disc is rounded out by an extended bonus track previously unavailable in any digital format. The black-on-black disc packaged in an arigato pack with a 4-panel insert. Edition of 1000 copies. Co-released by at war with false noise. Non-North American folk are advised to grab this from them to save on postage. click here for samples

pummeler: soul match extraordinaire

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

basses frequences cdr "after the excellent 3"CDR on small doses, pummeler is back with another deep, meditative, drony release. remains me the strenght of i am seamonster's nebulum/contellatrix CDR ! rich textures ands ounds you'd like to sink into. play it loud !"

mystified: pulse ringer pieces

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

droehnhaus LP NORTH AMERICA ONLY please. Finally! This is the first full-length vinyl Mystified release. Pulse Ringer Pieces” is a full LP of pulsing drone and ambient mastery on clear blue vinyl. Outside of north america, visit: http://www.droehnhaus.de/

autoeroticasphyxiation: storm gathering

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefortyeight cdr aea is making some of my favorite harsh noise going out there. the aptly titled storm gathering has a bubbling intensity like a bomb teetering on the edge of exploding. edition of 62 copies. click here for samples

bbblood

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosefortyone 3" cdr harsh noise experiments from the brit baron. moments of pure nihilistic chaos juxtaposed with grating synth drone. ttwo tracks over 20+ minutes. Edition of 58 copies click here for samples

kilt: vaya con nada

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

doseforty 3" cdr kilt is a trio comprised of bob bellerue (halfnormal, redglaer), raven chacon (black guys), and sandor finta (democrsy, wounded head). This recording strikes me as a travelogue, but I have no idea where they've been, where they're going, or what exactly they've done. It travels beltween drone, harshnoise, rumbling bass, feedback, and all lands in between. It's varied, yet focused, free but arranged. Edition of 71 copies in silkscreened covers. click here for samples

fracture

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosethirtynine dvdr the first video release on small doses. fracture is a 55 minute film made by kyle willey and scored by robe. it's an abstract atmospheric horror film of the highest order. you can see influences from merhige's begotten and hints from the likes of nosferatu and der golem. the twisted plot follows a man's battle against himself with everything at stake. the music adds a whole other level to the mood. if you've heard robe. before, imagine the imagery that the music evokes - there is fracture. dvdr with a laser etched face packaged in a heavy black folder with an insert and obi. edition of 109 copies. click here for the trailer

pvmntsw: förintelsen elfenbensportar

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosethirtyseven 3" cdr this has been in the works for quite a while, and it came together better than i ever expected. sweden's pvmntsw (read pavementsaw) gives two tracks of incredible synth (and some guitar) work. it plays like a lost lament from a john carpenter film that never got made. packaged in a folded vellum cover with two-sided insert. edition of 96 copies. click here for a sample

bones of seabirds: subterranean lightsource

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosethirtyfour cdr it seems that ryan mcgill is complete unable to cover the same ground twice. this is the fourth (i believe) bones seabirds release, and it sounds nothing like any of the others. this one foregoes the guitars (for the most part) and relies on ryan's handmade voice of saturn synth.the first nearly 35 minute track is intense and brutal - like being strapped into some sort of machine that's boring deeper and deeper into the earth only to slowly burn you alive. the second gives a bit of respite, but leaves you lost in a dark cave drone. it's not to be missed. packaged in a folded artwork by matt yacoub, with an obi and an insert. edition of 129 copies. click here for a sample

Degenerate volumes 7-8-9

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

small doses 3x3"cdr -droughter ---http://www.myspace.com/droughter -chefkirk ---http://www.myspace.com/chefkirk111 -d/a a/d ---http://www.myspace.com/dadmakesnoise

flea apparitions/lame prey: split

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosethirtysix 3" cdr this is the first in a small doses split personality series. lame prey and flea apparitions are both products of the same mind, that of lorne zeman. lame prey starts the disc off with a long piece that mixes up huge, harsh sounds that tend towards power electronics with feedback laced calms in the storm. the flea apparitions portion takes a similarly harsh but more relentless approach built from tape loops. edition of 66 copies. click here for samples

mike shiflet: ko

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosetwentythree 2x3"cdr two discs, each created entirely from triangle waveforms, completing a fully realized release inspired by the ancient game of ko that pits black vs white. the white triangles disc spews enveloping harsh noise walls while the black triangles disc loses you in atmospherics and an impending sense of doom. edition of 78 copies in two-sided, hand silkscreened covers. click here for samples

emit: abortions

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Autumn Wind cd "ABORTIONS" is the second cd release by EMIT, constructed by EMIT's doppelganger Unknown I. "ABORTIONS" consists of 16 tracks which make up over 63 minutes of dark ambient experiments...past compositions and newer passages of black ambience...harbingers of what will become of the presence they feel called EMIT.... This cd will lead you down the dark tunnels of abandoned temples filled with past rituals...dust covered hallways littered with the bones of fear. These are the lost relics and newly created moans of EMIT. The wind is warm on my skin....like the breath of a beast I cannot see... Comes with a gloss covered 8-page booklet, limited to 1,000 copies."

meditiations: eternal absence

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosethirtythree 3" cdr this is the third release from this trio - franklin teagle, matt yacoub, and ryan mcgill (bones of seabirds). schizophrenic noise -PE-like one moment dark ambience in others - of the highest order - drenched in feedback with a heart of stone. cover art by matt yacoub. edition of 115. click here for samples

a vibrant struggle: whispering bones

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosethirtyone cdr "a vibrant struggle" is a collaboration between norwegians sindre bjerga and jan m. iversen and dutchman steffan de turck (aka staplerfahrer). in the fall of 2007, the trio spent a weekend putting music to tape. this is the third volume from their sessions -following fast on the heels of a release on 905 tapes. a single 31+ minute jam comprised of meditative drones, percussive acoustics, and cacaphonous bliss. edition of 83. click here for samples

peasant graves/fences: split collaboration

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

doseseven 3" cdr more than a year in the works, it's a pleasure to have this one see a release. four tracks: peasant graves starts the disc with dark, brooding drone. it has an almost sinister, ritualistic feel. fences ends the disc with a tense, feedback-driven drone that rises to a slow, steady beating. the two tracks between represent a mail-collaboration. each artist started one track and finished the other. Masterfully mastered by Bob Bellerue. The covers are hand screened in pearescent black ink on black paper. Numbered edition of 130. click here for samples

mudboy: mudmux vol. 1

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

DNT 7" This is the first installment of a series of 7"'s to be released by various labels. Each record contains a single track on each side by a different band- produced, mixed, orchestrated, destroyed, mutilated and brought back to life by the dark dreams of Mr. mudboy. Side A of this first edition features an unearthed file by the Extreme Animals resurrected as a tribute to "Lil John Carpenter." Percussion by Jeremy Lazy "animal" Magnet Harris. Side B is a devastating whirlpool cliff walk based on a song written and sung by the DarkDarkDark band. Backup fingers by Alec K Redfearn of the Eyesores fame. Cover art is a hand made blue and gold 4 pass silkscreen by R Lyon in collaboration with Kevin Hooyman. Limited to 535.

vestigial limb: immolation ritual

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosetwentyseven cdr somewhat of a new direction for ray shinn's vestigial limb project. the unbridled chaos that has defined his sound is a little more restrained and controlled here, creating a profound tension and unease. packaged in a folded vellum with a card front. numbered edition of 117 copies

mystified: skywatchers

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

dosetwentyeight cdr this is a concept album of sorts from mystified's thomas park. dark, shimmering ambience - sometimes transcendent, sometimes unnerving, but never anything less than engrossing. packaged in hand torn vellum with a torn insert. numbered edition of 121 copies.

mên scryfa: the sky was troubled with the dread strength of the wind

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

small doses 3" cdr Men Scryfa is Chris Naughton and Simon Lucas of Atavist. Atavist is a good starting point to envision the sound for this project, but they take the sound in different directions than the band that brought them together. It's heavy and plodding, but progressive and melodic with spoken vocals. It feels a bit like a doom metal version of something from Slint's Spiderland record. Absolutely fantastic. Edition of 199 copies. Go to the releases page for a sample.

abbs/brown/hardy/jewell: live at the marquise dance hall

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

small doses cdr last summer, i was out visiting a friend in brooklyn. We were out roming around and we popped into this odd record/book store. we were looking through the record bins and heard some pretty incredible sounds coming from the back of the store. we went back there, and found these four guys playing some of the most incredible music I've ever heard. Tom Abbs on Contrabass, Mike Brown on Contrabass, Lathan Hardy on saxophone, and Ryan Jewell on percussion. i'm not sure I've seen musicians so in sync with one another before. the show was amazing. this is a recording of that that performance. if you are into free jazz and improv, you'll likely want to check this out. 67 minutes across four tracks. edition of 88 packaged in a custom cut folded, card with insert.

nicholas szczepanik: a stillness rarely seen

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

small doses 3" cdr This is a new 21 minute composition from Nicholas. He never does the same thing twice, so it's not very surprising to say that this is completely different from the previous release on Small Doses, Astilbe Rubra. It's a very quiet, contemplative, and, at times, heartbreaking piece of music. Edition of 139 with a front cover photo by Rob Dobi.

warmth/medroxy progesterone acetate split 7"

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:58 -0600

Co-released with Phage Tapes. One track from each on the vinyl, Limited to 300 total copies. First 100 copies Come with a 3" with an addition exclusive track from each artist.