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PRE-ORDERS: Nachtterror - Judgement

September 23, 2019
We are now accepting pre-orders for”Judgement”, the debut album from Nachtterror, an album over ten years in the making from Saskatchewan’s premiere Symphonic Black Metal band!

“Judgement” will be presented in a 6 panel digipack with an accompanying 12 page booklet featuring the album’s lyrics as well as 9 distinct tarot cards, one for each track on the album. Featuring art from vocalist / guitarist Lord Maelkleth. 
A limited Nachtterror long-sleeve shirt is also available, with print on the front, back, and sleeve. The front of the shirt bearing the Nachtterror logo while the back includes the “Black Mirror of Judgement” once again designed by Lord Maelkleth, while the sleeve print bears the Judgement rune.

Additionally, two separate bundle packs are also available, the “Judgement” pack which includes the CD and shirt, as well as a signed postcard, button, and sticker, and a comprehensive collector’s bundle which includes everything mentioned above as well as the 2015 Split 10” record with Altars of Grief “Of Ash and Dying Light”

Here is a breakdown of the various ordering options:

Nachtterror Collector’s Bundle:

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($C52 + shipping)
1 - “Judgement” Long-Sleeve Shirt; Artwork by Lord Maelkleth, Printed by Cursed Earth Apparel
2 - “Judgement” CD [6 Panel Digipack; 12 page booklet / 9 tarot cards; 2019]
3 - “Of Ash and Dying Light” 10” Vinyl [Split with Altars of Grief; 2015]
4 - Nachtterror Signed Postcard [15cm x 10cm; featuring artwork by Lord Maelkleth]
5 - Nachtterror Sticker [11cm x 7cm; all-weather]
6 - Nachtterror Moon Button [3.8cm]

“Judgement” Bundle

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($C40 + shipping)
1 - “Judgement” Long-Sleeve Shirt; Artwork by Lord Maelkleth, Printed by Cursed Earth Apparel
2 - “Judgement” CD [6 Panel Digipack; 12 page booklet / 9 tarot cards; 2019]
3 - Nachtterror Signed Postcard [15cm x 10cm; featuring artwork by Lord Maelkleth]
4 - Nachtterror Sticker [11cm x 7cm; all-weather]
5 - Nachtterror Moon Button [3.8cm]

“Judgement” Shirt

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($C25 + shipping)

“Judgement” 6 Panel Digipack CD (with 12 page booklet and 9 tarot cards)

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($C12 + shipping)

Judgement Tracklist:
1- Behold the Terror (4:11)
2 - Sea of Dread (7:20)
3 - To Beckon the Weak (5:45)
4 - Beneath the Crimson Moon (9:11)
5 - A Forest At Night (3:49)
6 - The Beauty of the Withering Flower (7:36)
7 - Judgement (11:24)
8 - Breath of the World, Ablaze (5:16)
9 - Upon Ashen Shores (8:00)
Total playing time: 1:02:37

“I shall bring down bitter vengeance upon thee, and thou shalt suffer my eternal wrath
The beauty of the withering flower and the last struggles of a dying man, these are my blessings.”

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SONG PREMIERE: Maeskyyrn - Of Forests and Troubled Pasts

September 11, 2019
We are pleased to premiere the first track from the forthcoming debut album from the Montréal based Atmospheric Black Metal band Maeskyyrn today, which you can find on our Youtube channel! The album, "Interlude" will be released on Hypnotic Dirge on October 17!



Cover artwork and tracklist has also been unveiled:



Tracklist:
1 - Introduction. The Artificial Light
2 - Gathering Believers Among Sheep
3 - Interlude I
4 - These Battlefields, Where None Walk Twice
5 - Interlude II
6 - The Slow Death of the...

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SONG PREMIERE: Nachtterror - Sea of Dread

September 4, 2019
Today is the day we finally premiere a track from Nachtterror's upcoming album "Judgement"! The track, entitled "Sea of Dread" is being hosted through No Clean Singing who have also shared their thoughts on the track, and the Judgement album as a whole.

We are very pleased to unveil the album cover and tracklisting today as well.



Tracklist:
1- Behold the Terror
2 - Sea of Dread
3 - To Beckon the Weak
4 - Beneath the Crimson Moon
5 - A Forest At Night
6 - The Beauty of the Withering Flower
7 - Judgemen...

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BAND SIGNING: Maeskyyrn signs with Hypnotic Dirge for the release of debut full-length "Interlude"

August 23, 2019
Based in Montréal, Québec, Maeskyyrn is crafting introspective atmospheric black metal. Formed in 2017 by Harslingoth and Saemyaza, Maeskyyrn quickly began to write and record what was to become their first offering, the self-released EP "Thoughts of Shattered Dreams" releasing in January 2018. A second guitarist, "Noctis" was added to their lineup during the writing process of the album.

Not long after this, Maeskyyrn took their dynamic and authoritative vision to the stage as they continue...

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BAND SIGNING: Marche Funèbre signs with Hypnotic Dirge Records and Solitude Productions for release of upcoming fourth full-length album

August 21, 2019
Among the most definitive and diligent Doom groups in the underground European scene, Marche Funèbre are currently putting the finishing touches on the writing process for their as-of-now untitled fourth full-length album. As Marche Funèbre enters its second decade, this five member group, hailing from Mechelen, Belgium continues to raise the stakes with sets scheduled at multiple festivals throughout the remainder of 2019 including Darken the Moon, Moscow Funeral League, Doom Over Saint-Pe...

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BAND SIGNING / UPCOMING RELEASE: Nachtterror - Judgement

August 19, 2019
Nachtterror is a Symphonic Black Metal band formed in 2006 in Regina, Saskatchewan. 

Since their founding, Nachtterror has always been a band focused on telling a story of tragedy and empowerment - the tragedy of life and the suffering that can accompany it, as well as the empowerment of embracing your own negativity and using it to evolve and grow. Nachtterror attempts to convey acceptance of the inevitable and the ability to use it and overcome it.



“We want our listeners leaving our album u...

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BAND SIGNING / ALBUM RELEASE: Wills Dissolve - The Heavens Are Not On Fire...

July 29, 2019
Houston is known for being the center of outer space and geological exploration, as well as being located in a region central to the 19th century war for Texas independence.  Drawing inspiration from this galactic curiosity, as well as the unbridled wildness of rural 19th century Texas, Wills Dissolve aims to expose a burgeoning extreme progressive metal scene to a national and international audience.

In October 2018, Wills Dissolve released "The Heavens Are Not on Fire...", their nearly flawl...

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DIGITAL RELEASE: Sertraline - From Both Our Hands

July 20, 2019
Sertraline is the most aurally decadent post-black metal band to hit the scene in the last few years. Their impact comes primarily from a combination of melodic saturation and individual expertise. Most of the members previously played together for over a decade in the band Where She Wept, and the chemistry in this six-piece is obvious. The vocals are passionate and laden with emotion; the three-guitar choir creates an impenetrable wall of sound; the bass is unique, expressive, and vibrant; a...

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Webshop Additions: July 2019

July 2, 2019
A long time coming, but here are some killer new albums added to our shop from Casus Belli Musica, Vendetta Records, Solitude Productions, and Naturmacht Productions


**Special offer** The first two orders of 3 or more Solitude Productions releases will receive a copy of the limited "Solitude Vaults: 13 Years of Doom" compilation on eco-sleeve

List of new additions:
Casus Belli Musica:
CBM030 Tamerlan - Luciferian
CBM041 Aurora Borealis - Apokalupsis
CBM042 Claret Ash - The Great Adjudicat...

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First donation to 350.org from funds raised from the HDR compilation album!

July 1, 2019
On April 8, we released the digital compilation album "The Depth of the Abyss Knows No Bounds" with 100% of the donations going straight to 350.org to help mitigate the environment impact of running a record label and give resources to an organization facing up against the powerful interests that ignore the existential threat of climate change.

Today is the day of our first donation! As of June 30, the compilation album has been downloaded over 600 times with over 100 people choosing to donate...

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