TENHI: News concerning "Saivo" and back catalogue re-releases - 2010/07/02

TENHI, the masters of nature-attuned Northern music, break their silence and release the following news concerning their fifth full-length album "Saivo" and re-releases of their back catalogue:

"Sorry for the sparse updates about 'Saivo'. We hoped to get the album out this summer and didn't want to disappoint you before all hope was gone. Despite the hopefully final delays, the album is well underway and the final parts are being recorded within couple of weeks, namely choirs and cello parts. We plan to finish our works on the album by the end of August eventually. 'Saivo' has taken its time and we didn't want to rush it. Almost every of the song has gone through a huge variety of alternative arrangements until we felt that we had achieved best result.

Another excellent news is that Prophecy Productions will re-release all our previous full-length albums ('Kauan', 'Väre', 'Airut:aamujen', and 'Maaäet') with special and significantly enhanced booklets and artwork. Stay tuned for more information about these re-issues!"

LANTLÔS: ".neon" out now - 2010/06/14

As of today, LANTLÔS' second album ".neon" is available as a Super-Jewel Box CD and as a gatefold LP (incl. poster) limited to 500 copies. Both formats as well as LANTLÔS merchandise can be ordered directly via Prophecy's online shop.

Here's what the press says about ".neon:"

6/7 points METAL HAMMER
13/15 points LEGACY
9/10 points REFLECTIONOFDARKNESS.COM
91/100 points LORDSOFMETAL.NL
90/100 points INFERNALMASQUERADE.COM
6/7 Punkte METALNEWS.DE
8,5/10 points METALSOUND.NET
4,5/6 points ZERO TOLERANCE
81/100 points AARDSHOCK
8/10 points METAL MANIAC
8/10 points METAL.DE

"This will definitely appeal to fans of Alcest, and fans of dark, emotional music in general!" (ZERO TOLERANCE)
"A quantum leap compared to their self-titled debut album!" (LEGACY)
"As unfathomable as a book by Foucault, as fragile as powerful, this is definitely LANTLÔS' most powerful album to date!" (ROCK HARD)
"Expansive, cinematic, introverted, convincing!" (METAL HAMMER)
"Music for the greyest of days – as beautiful and fragile as it is cruel." (ORKUS)
"LANTLÔS have taken their artistry to a new level and scope and I expect that '.neon' will be very influential to the development of the post black metal movement." (LORDSOFMETAL.NL)
"For sure this will be one of the key releases in the forward thinking Black-Metal regions of 2010." (METAL-SOUND.NET)
"In these times where Post Black Metal is gaining popularity, we must say that bands should take LANTLÔS as an example of how things should be done." (INFERNALMASQUERADE.COM)
"LANTLÔS is an excellent and successful combination of Post Rock's wide-screen sound and the raw energy of Black Metal." (METAL.DE)
"While darkness lingers in the dimly lit room like cigarette smoke, ultimately '.neon' is a soothing experience."(TEETHOFTHEDIVINE.COM)
"Whether you like experimental Black Metal, or you're into Post Rock and looking for a more ferocious borderline walk, you're going to love LANTLÔS." (NECKBREAKER.DE)

NÀTTSÒL: "Stemning" out now - 2010/06/14

As of today, NÀTTSÒL's debut album "Stemning" is available as a Digipak CD and as a vinyl LP (incl. poster) limited to 300 copies. Both formats as well as NÀTTSÒL merchandise can be ordered directly via Prophecy's online shop.

Here's what the press says about "Stemning:"

9/10 points ORKUS
9/10 points METAL.DE
9/10 points POWERMETAL.DE
9/10 points KRONOSMORTUS.HU
4/5 points GETREADYTOROCK.COM
5/7 points METAL HAMMER
4,5/6 points ZERO TOLERANCE
8,5/10 points METALSOUND.NET
83/100 points ROCK TRIBUNE

"It's no exaggeration to call them the most spectacular newcomers in the field of traditional and folkloristic Black Metal for years!" (ORKUS)
"Dense, captivating, furious, disturbing, beautiful: 'Stemning' is all of that, and NÀTTSÒL are one of this year's discoveries!" (METAL.DE)
"NÀTTSÒL's unique approach and their aptitude for welding melody and aggression ensure they will survive in the Darwinian survival race that is the black metal underground today!" (ZERO TOLERANCE)
"'Stemning' is a note-perfect example of authentic, mystical, nature-focused Black Metal from start to end." (TEETHOFTHEDIVINE.COM)
"A truly beautiful, profound, and romantic album without any kitsch or cliché!" (POWERMETAL.DE)
"This is one great debut by the band that promises a lot in the years to come." (METAL-SOUND.NET)
"Fans of Bathory, Darkthrone and early Ulver will love this one, however, I would easily recommend it to anyone who likes to see the word 'epic' positioned close to 'metal'! Well done!" (GETREADYTOROCK.COM)
"NÀTTSÒL succeed in creating an unreal, fairy-tale mood and taking the listeners to the world of Norwegian forests and nature, to the realm of fjords, mountains, and lakes." (METALNEWS.DE)
"A really outstanding album of folkloric Black Metal!" (AMBOSS-MAG.DE)

ANTIMATTER: "Alternative Matter" to be released in 2010 - 2010/05/26

This year will see the release of "Alternative Matter", a 10th anniversary collection of rare and unreleased acoustic versions, demos, live versions, remixes and new recordings of ANTIMATTER material. The 24 track double album will be released in two versions - a deluxe digipack and a strictly limited edition 4-disc premium artbook containing a bonus DVD and EP. More details to follow.

HEKATE: Recordings for new album "Die Welt der dunklen Gärten" completed - 2010/05/26

HEKATE have just finished the recordings for their new album "Die Welt der dunklen Gärten". Not only the line-up but also the music of the band will be going back to the mystic roots of HEKATE's earlier works to enthrall the listener with its impressive atmosphere. Four years after their last album, "Die Welt der dunklen Gärten" will see its release on Auerbach Tonträger later this year. More details to follow.

SOL INVICTUS: New single available for Wave Gotik Treffen - 2010/05/11

The new 7" single by SOL INVICTUS, "The Bad Luck Bird", will be released in time for this year's Wave Gotik Treffen (May 21st to 24th). This precursor to the 15th studio album by SOL INVICTUS, "The Cruellest Month", is limited to 500 copies and features the songs 'The Bad Luck Bird' and 'Stella Maris' – the first new material released by the band since four years.

Pre-order "The Bad Luck Bird" 7" single

LANTLÔS / NÀTTSÒL: First sound samples and merchandise pre-orders available - 2010/05/11

In about a month (on June 14th), ".neon" by LANTLÔS and "Stemning" by NÀTTSÒL are going to be released – so it’s high time for some first acoustic teasers!
LANTLÔS present 'Neige de Mars', a musical cry for help full of passion and desperation that impressively establishes the fact that in 2010, no Post-Black Metal fan can afford to ignore LANTLÔS. In keeping with their song’s title 'Ved Baal I Kveldstime', NÀTTSÒL take us to a campfire in the evening where our thoughts are free to roam through the wild and glorious nature of Norway.

LANTLÔS: 'Neige De Mars'
NÀTTSÒL: 'Ved Baal I Kveldstime'

In addition, you can pre-order the new albums as well as merchandise of both LANTLÔS and NÀTTSÒL at our online shop:

LANTLÔS: ".neon" (Super jewel box CD, lim. gatefold LP with poster, t-shirt, hooded sweater)
NÀTTSÒL: "Stemning" (DigipakCD, t-shirt)

NÀTTSÒL: "Stemning" release date, album cover, and track list revealed - 2010/04/30

NÀTTSÒL's debut album "Stemning" will be released on June 11th as a Digipak CD to take us to the enchanted landscapes of Norway with its nature-romantic Black Metal. The atmospheric cover artwork (see below) will give you a first impression of where the journey's heading.

Track list for "Stemning":

1. Ved Aas I Haustmoerket
2. Ved Baal I Kveldstime
3. Ved Skog I Natterstid
4. Ved Fjell I Vinterblaest
5. Ved Elv I Eismal Stund
6. Ved Hav I Avdagsleitet

More information on this album very soon!

LANTLÔS: ".neon" release date, album cover, and track list revealed - 2010/04/30

On June 11th, LANTLÔS will release ".neon", their second album and premier release for Lupus Lounge / Prophecy. The fascinating cover artwork (see below) by Fursy Teyssier (Les Discrets) perfectly visualizes the strife-torn, surreal atmospheres of the album.

Track list for ".neon":

1. Minusmensch
2. These Nights Were Ours
3. Pulse/Surreal
4. Neige de Mars
5. Coma
6. neon

The album will be released in a regular edition as super jewelbox CD as well as limited gatefold LP (including a poster, lim. 500). More information on this album very soon!

Nature mysticism and archaic aggression - NÀTTSÒL sign with Lupus Lounge - 2010/04/23

Lupus Lounge proudly announce their discovery of a hidden jewel from the deep woods of Norway:
Founded back in 2006, the band NÀTTSÒL has agreed to collaborate with our label and will present their debut "Stemning" ("mood, atmosphere") shortly. The six piece builds on Scandinavian nature mysticism as well as the archaic aggression of Norse Black Metal in the tradition of Ulver's "Bergtatt", but brings this musical lineage into the 21st century in a unique and impressive manner.
Bandleader Erlend has this to say about the signing of the contract: "We are excited to have signed with Lupus Lounge and about the imminent release of our debut album. We are honoured to join the ranks of their already impressive lineup of bands and are looking forward to bringing you closer to the mystique of nature."

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