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PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE: Norilsk - Antipole

December 18, 2024
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE: Norilsk - Antipole
SONG PREMIERE: Norilsk - D'ombre et de glace (l'asphyxie)

Pre orders are now open for NORILSK’s new full length Antipole. The album will be presented in two versions of coloured vinyl: Blood of the North, and classic black. It will also be available in a gorgeous 4-panel CD digipack with a 12 page booklet, and in digital format.  Two distinctive limited shirts are also available, one short-sleeve (designed by CLLK) and another long-sleeve (designed by Mark Riddick) as well as an exquisite poster flag, embroidered patch and magnet. A variety of bundles are available for you to select from depending on your preference. 


Norilsk also presents its new song ‘D’ombre et de glace’ (Of Shadow and Ice), taken from the new album. Musically, this first excerpt follows the precepts of death doom metal, while lyrically the album holds the key to one of the themes of Antipole. It speaks to the horror that lurks under the surface, an invisible force that can pull the living away from their humanity – drawing an analogy with anhedonia.

The album was mixed and mastered by James Plotkin. Vocals were recorded by Topon Das at Apartment 2, guitars and bass were recorded by Tom Hansen, and drums were recorded and mixed at Wolf Lake Studios by Mike Bond with assistance from JP Sadek.

Antipole will be officially released on Friday February 7, 2025
Pre-orders will begin shipping the first week of February

"Antipole" Bundles

1 - Norilsk "Antipole" LP

2 - Norilsk "Skull" T-Shirt; Available in sizes S - 2XL

3 - Norilsk "Antipole" Poster Flag; 100cm x 70cm

4 - Norilsk Embroidered Logo Patch; 10cm x 6cm

5 - Norilsk "Antipole" Fridge Magnet; 6cm x 6cm




1 - Norilsk "Antipole" CD

2 - Norilsk "Skull" T-Shirt; Available in sizes S - 2XL

3 - Norilsk "Antipole" Poster Flag; 100cm x 70cm

4 - Norilsk Embroidered Logo Patch; 10cm x 6cm

5 - Norilsk "Antipole" Fridge Magnet; 6cm x 6cm

1 - Norilsk "Antipole" LP

2 - Norilsk "Pilgrims of Doom" Long-sleeve Shirt; Available in sizes S - 2XL

3 - Norilsk "Antipole" Poster Flag; 100cm x 70cm

4 - Norilsk Embroidered Logo Patch; 10cm x 6cm

5 - Norilsk "Antipole" Fridge Magnet; 6cm x 6cm

1 - Norilsk "Antipole" CD

2 - Norilsk "Pilgrims of Doom" Long-sleeve Shirt; Available in sizes S - 2XL

3 - Norilsk "Antipole" Poster Flag; 100cm x 70cm

4 - Norilsk Embroidered Logo Patch; 10cm x 6cm

5 - Norilsk "Antipole" Fridge Magnet; 6cm x 6cm






 

ALBUM COVER: Norilsk unveils artwork for new album Antipole

December 6, 2024
In anticipation of the new NORILSK studio album, Antipole, we are unveiling the stunning cover art piece, created by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration (Loss, Bell Witch, Hooded Menace).


Antipole brings forth the theme of dualism, whether in the form of light and shadow, reality and fiction, or gravity and ethereality. Reflecting on the title track, the artwork depicts a portal connecting different dimensions, and the pole star evokes this alignment between the heavens and earth, or, as the ar...

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Norilsk will release a new studio album on Hypnotic Dirge Records

November 29, 2024
As the cold season is once more upon us, Hypnotic Dirge Records is proud to announce the brand new studio album by Canadian doom-death band NORILSK, scheduled for February 7, 2025.

The quartet known for its unique take on winter doom has assembled a brand new chapter in the band’s discography, building on the characteristics that made NORILSK what it is today while offering something undeniably contemporary. The new album, ‘Antipole,’ picks up where 2022’s EP ‘Beyond the Mountains’...

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ALBUM RELEASE: Notturno - Our

November 29, 2024
(October 6, 2024)

Notturno's third album Our is now officially released!


In addition to Bandcamp, the new record is also streaming in full on your platform of choice!
For physical copies, we are expecting both the LP and CD to arrive from the plant later this week, so shipping of orders will begin in a few days. The poster flags are also already here, and the only thing that is slightly delayed are the t-shirts, which are expected to arrive in about 2 weeks!

Album Notes:
One year to the date of No...

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PRE-ORDERS: Notturno - Our

September 13, 2024
Notturno's latest album fast approaches its release and we're now accepting pre-orders for the new record!


Pre-Order: Canada/US || Rest of World
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The third album - entitled "Our", follows on the heels of last autumn's "Inside", being officially released exactly one year after its predecessor.

Similarly to previous Notturno albums, the sound is rooted in atmospheric and depressive black metal with the addition of classical instruments incorporated into the compositions only adding to the r...

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ALBUM COVER: Notturno - Our

September 4, 2024
Notturno's third album "Our" - continuing the series that began with their debut album - fast approaches and today is the day we reveal the cover art!



As is custom for Notturno records, the third album once again features a new model, Giulia Simonelli, with photographer Riccardo Ziosi handling the shooting like usual.

Many of the shots taken during this session will be featured elsewhere in the CD and LP layouts as well as new Notturno merch which will all be revealed next week as we launch pre...

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UPCOMING RELEASE: Notturno - Our

August 20, 2024
One year to the date of Notturno's last album, the newest chapter in the story of Notturno will see the light of day once again this year on October 6.

Following "Obsessions" and "Inside", the new album entitled "Our" continues the exploration of the human psyche and our obsessive compulsions. 



Similarly to previous Notturno albums, the sound is rooted in atmospheric and depressive black metal with the additional of classical instruments incorporated into the compositions only adding to the ric...

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NONE announces end to project

July 9, 2024
Everything that begins reaches its inevitable end. After four full-length albums over the past 7 years, NONE have decided to put the project to rest. A big thank you to everyone who felt a connection to NONE's vision and supported its endevours.



A message from the band:
"We are announcing the closure of the NONE project. The reasoning is mutual but personal. We can, however, say that the fourth album "Inevitable" was always designed to be our terminal chapter, and this was an inspiring force be...

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ALBUM RELEASE: Ov Shadows - Heresiarch

June 21, 2024
Returning for their third and final album, “Heresiarch” sees Ov Shadows honing their ferocious style of vigorous and energetic Black Metal that serves as an all-out auditory assault of powerful and relentless riffs, pummeling drums and impassioned vocals! "Heresiarch" promises to build on the band's previous works and add a final exclamation mark to the band’s catalog!


"Heresiarch" - Name-your-price Download

"Heresiarch" is a digital-only album, available now for "name-your-price" downloa...
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Norilsk to release two new albums later in 2024!

June 7, 2024
As if the first half of the year had not been busy enough for Hypnotic Dirge Records, two new NORILSK releases will see the light of day on the label in 2024. The first one will be a live in the studio release, covering songs from the first ten years of the band; the second one will be a brand new studio full length.



NORILSK should be a familiar name for those who have been following HDR over the years. Our collaboration goes back to 2015, when we released the band’s first full length album ...

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