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TWO NEW VINYL RELEASES OUT 21/08

Dwelling in the depths of Death Industrial / Japanoise, CONTROLLED DEATH (Masonna) / RUDOLF EB.ER 'Death Ceremonies' LP (CSR283LP) and MOTHRA (Screloma / Linekraft) 'Doom Engine' LP (CSR284LP) are both limited to 400 copies and presented on 180gm vinyl. Click image below for a special combo offer on both titles.

CELEBRATE A BOUNTIFUL LAMMAS WITH OUR DARK FOLK BRITANNICA SERIES

'Our dark folk series comes full circle TOMORROW. "The Forme To The Fynisment Foldes Ful Selden" is out digitally on Lammas (1st August) and 2CD 11th September.

"In my beginning is my end...

Old fires to ashes, and ashes to the earth
Which is already flesh, fur and faeces,
Bone of man and beast, cornstalk and leaf...

In my end is my beginning" (TS Eliot, East Coker)

Of special note, PETER ULRICH (DEAD CAN DANCE) created an exclusive track especially for this collection: 'Lammas Dance'. Listen to the playlist here.

COLD SPRING SUMMER SALE

Over 900 CDs from £2.50 from 6th July-31st August. Click here for all available items! Please try to list alternatives as some titles will sell out fast!.

UK > USA SHIPPING HIKE

A friendly reminder for our U.S. customers that the majority of Cold Spring label titles (inc vinyl) are available at domestic prices from our U.S. distributor Forced Exposure.

FREE DOWNLOADS WHILE YOU WAIT

All orders for ANY Cold Spring physical release will receive a free digital download code while you wait for your order to arrive in the post - including ALL pre-order titles above. Cold Spring webstore / Discogs - please check your email / order page for your code. Bandcamp - automatic.

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NEW IMPORTS
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ARTUR RUMINSKI - 'AR' CD (Zoharum) - £11.50

Contrary to what he presents within the bands he is a member of (Thaw, Furia, Arrm), Artur's solo output appears in a slightly different style, cherishing minimalist forms. He builds an extremely intimate, slightly oneiric and reflective atmosphere of intricately woven sounds, from which echoes psychedelia with references to world and illustrative music. His latest album consists of 7 compositions creating a uniquely coherent and strongly affecting listener's imagination history with proper beginning, development and ending. Ltd x 300 copies in a digipak.

CHAOS CASCADE - 'Distortion Worship' CD (Desolation Galaxies Records) - £12

A compilation of rare and long sold out early material (2015-2016) from nihilistic German Harsh Noise / Power Electronics unit Chaos Cascade. These early tracks show the band's early influences from Black Metal acts such as Gnaw Their Tongues. Structure through old school ritualistic chaos. Includes 3 bonus tracks. 19 tracks (50 mins). Ltd x 100 copies only (pro-CD).

COIL - 'A Prison Of Measured Time' MCD (Old Europa Cafe) - £14.50

Two previously unheard tracks (just under 30 mins) from Danny Hyde's archive, featuring John Balance on vocals. In 1995, before being employed to take tracks home and manipulate the streams to create new content, Danny Hyde used a process called "Rate/Stretch". From these experiments came the Scorn "Dreamspace" mix, and much of "Black Light District". After Coil and Danny returned from New Orleans working on the "Backwards" LP at Trent Reznor's studio, Peter Christopherson asked Danny to do the same to two tracks: "Heaven's Blade" and "Wir Click Wir (Copacaballa)". Danny started the project in 1998, but due to misgivings at the time with the whole music business, he left, and the tracks didn't get a release. Finally released here, those two tracks feature John Balance (vocals some of which never heard before) on "Heaven's Blade" and the trumpet takes recorded for "Wir Click Wir", but never had the facility to use. Digipak.

COIL - 'Astral Disaster Sessions Un/Finished Musics Vol. 2' LP BLACK (Prescription) - £27

These rare recordings were recorded as part of the legendary Prescription series in the late 1990's that resulted in the album "Astral Disaster". Coil were invited to record at Sun Dial studios beneath the London Bridge Hop Exchange (originally known as Samurai studios, built and owned by Iron Maiden). In Victorian times it was an old debtors prison which had three underground levels, and still had the original chains, manacles and wrought iron doors from the old prison. This caught the attention of John Balance and he was very keen to record there. At Gary Ramon's invitation, Coil spent a number of days recording at the studio during Halloween 1998, some of which resulted in the "Astral Disaster" album. Some of the unissued material and mixes released here were omitted from that original album. This second volume of "The Astral Disaster sessions" includes all previously unissued mixes and alternative versions, and includes first version of "The Mothership", later remade in the sessions as "The Mothership And The Fatherland". Taken from the master tapes and remastered by Denis Blackham.

Ltd x 500 copies on black vinyl (only 200 available for UK).

Tracks: 1. I Don't Want To Be The One (early mix), 2. The Mothership (first version - Dungeon Mix), 3. The Sea Priestess (alternative mix), 4. 2nd Son Syndrome (longer alternative mix), 5. The Mothership and the Fatherland (early mix). LAST COPIES - RED ALREADY SOLD OUT.

DEMONOLOGISTS - 'Dissociative Themes' CD (4iB Records) - £11.50

On "Dissociative Themes", the Indiana based experimental blackened noise / horror electronics duo Demonologists disconnect and detach even further into their own world of bleak and horror fuelled psychological soundscapes. Demonologists have reached out to several comrades to help fully realize their vision for this release: Matt Finney (Clawing), Maurice de Jong (Gnaw Their Tongues), Rachel Entartet, Wyatt Howland (Skin Graft), and Blackfrost (Zoloft Evra). "Such an engaging and enthralling listen, a complete descent into an abyss... brooding black ambience, eerie sickened spoken-sung vocals, piercing shards of noise-distortion and manipulated electronics are used as source materials for well-composed and thought-out pieces" (Posercorpse). Ltd x 300 copies.

K2 - 'Rainy Tritium 2' CD (4iB Records) - £11.50

K2 (Kimihide Kusafuka) is one of Japan's most significant harsh noise protagonists dealing in raw junk metal noise works since the 80's. "Rainy Tritium 2" is the follow up release to 2007's "Rainy Tritium 1" (Oxen Records). Kimihide continues to relay his social message regarding the impact of climate change through his unique rendition of aural carnage. K2's use of analogue and semi modular synths and pedals continue to shatter sonic barriers with heavily processed and distorted metallic industrial noise. The aggressive manipulation of analogue electronics and deconstruction of sound sources display jarring intensities of abrasive screeching, scraping, buzzing and droning mayhem. An hour of harsh noise extremes that is guaranteed to test the limits of your aural threshold. Ltd x 200 copies in a digipak.

K2 / ASTRO / V.O.E.R. - 'Subconscious Error' CD (4iB Records) - £11.50

"Subconscious Error" features prominent Japanese noise artists Astro (Hiroshi Hasegawa of C.C.C.C. etc, with Rohco), K2 (Kimihide Kusafuka), and V.O.E.R. (Vestige Of Earthly Remains, aka Krister Bergman). The tracks are a full-on assault on the senses, as each artist unleashes their own unique style of noise manipulation that displays varying levels of frequencies, harshness and intensity. K2 kicks off the album using modular and semi-modular synths, spewing out a wide range of high-pitch noise squalls and blankets of feedback, layers of raw pulsating screeches and droning buzzes. ASTRO delivers a walled avalanche of abrasive howls from utilising electronics and an electric violin, intensified by fluctuating waves of high and low frequencies. V.O.E.R.'s tracks feature lower frequencies of interruptive noise, quiet ambient parts at some intervals and blasts of harsh noise, with . Violent screams and distorted vocals by Bergman and guest Primitive Knot. "Subconscious Error" showcases the strengths and unique styles of each artist through their own methodology of gear manipulation and equipment improvisation. An audio landscape of chaos in a medium that they are masters of. Ltd x 300 copies in a digipak with 8-page booklet.

KRZYWDY - 'Czary' CD (Zoharum) - £11.50

Krzywdy (the Polish plural noun for "harm") is a band consisting of ROSK members and guest performers, showcasing music inspired mostly by Scandinavian folk. Mystical and atmospheric, the ethnic instruments combine with the sound of synthesizers and samples to create a soundscape journey through the shadows and marshlands of human thoughts. Features vocals by Ols. For fans of (and inspired by) Wardruna, Nytt Land, Forndom. Ltd x 300 copies in a 6-panel digipak.

MAURIZIO BIANCHI - 'The Sacral Inhabitat' CD (4iB Records) - £11.50

"The Sacral Inhabitat" commemorates Maurizio Bianchi's 40th anniversary as one of the earliest pioneering industrial noise artists who has been producing since the 80's. To describe the latest album by M.B. as immersive would not be doing it justice. Working with his long time collaborator and friend the German sound designer Siegmar Fricke this is a work of profound intensity. The two 30-tracks that make up this album completely overwhelm the senses. There is a plethora of constantly evolving shapes and sounds that make up this deeply complicated and complex work of audio sculpture. The use of crackling squalls of razor sharp sound was evident on their last collaboration "Zersetzung" (2019, 4iB Records). However with the lengthy nature of the two individual tracks on here; that twisting cascade of granular sound has more time to grow and develop. These dancing particles are so finely honed they could be atomic atoms from the nuclear energy factory that adorns the albums artwork. Ltd x 200 copies in a digipak with artwork by M.B..

SUTCLIFFE JUGEND - 'Slaves No More' 2 x CD (4iB Records) - £16.50

This double album connects the dots between Sutcliffe Jugend and their new incarnation as Slaves No More (SNM). The decision to end Sutcliffe Jugend was officially announced at the end of 2019 and Slaves No More formed in early 2020. This release bridges the two acts and showcases the somewhat different music styles between them, especially from the former's earlier power electronics sound. Consisting of material recorded right after the "S L A V E S" 6CD set was released back in 2016, this is the sequel to that release. Remnants of the earlier SJ style can be identified on Disc 1 with more vocal parts and noisy elements (especially in "Noise Factory"), and the slightly more ambient and complex soundscapes of "Slaves No More" (SNM) on Disc 2. Both discs contain unreleased material, and they continue to feature layers of noise and sound elements unique to the Sutcliffe Jugend style. The recordings have been particularly curated to showcase the best tracks Kevin and Paul want to present as the final Sutcliffe Jugend releasem showcasing the connective lead up from "S L A V E S" to an era of new sounds and creative direction, Slaves No More (SNM). Ltd x 300 copies in a 6-panel digisleeve with 8-page booklet.

VIDNA OBMANA & DAVID LEE MYERS - 'Tracers' CD (Zoharum) - £11.50

"Traces" is a collaboration between Vidna Obmana (Dirk Serries of Fear Falls Burning) and U.S. artist David Lee Myers (Arcane Device), originally released in 2003 (Klanggalerie). "With Tracers, we embark on a perilous journey through underground passages, discovering catacombs beneath waterways veiled with dense fog. Rumors of past transgressions haunt our memories as capsized vessels linger at the sea floor, awaiting discovery. Gauzelike vapors arise beneath a red moonlight which illuminates a swarm of starlings embracing the swamp marsh. Along the way, starless expanses intercept transmissions from unnamed gaseous cathedrals. Finally, aboard a dark ghost ship we drift toward home..." (Dirk Serries). Remastered by Dirk Serries with a new design based on Martina Verhoeven's artwork. Ltd x 400 copies in a 6-panel digipak.

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(Nordvargr + Trepaneringsritualen) - 'Alpha Ænigma' CD (Old Europa Cafe) - £13

Alpha Ænigma is a one-off session recorded nighttime during winter of 2018 by Henrik Nordvargr Björkk (MZ.412 / Folkstorm, Pouppée Fabrikk, Anima Nostra) and Thomas Ekelund (Trepaneringsritualen, Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words) - not to be confused with their main collaborative project "Det Kätterska Förbund", forthcoming for Cold Spring. These ritual sounds are to be considered a living curse, one that spirals out of control and gains more momentum for every time it is recited / played. It is a whirlwind of sounds from this and other dimensions and timelines, a formulae of submission and madness, a deep and obscured abyss of unknown vibrations. With every repetition of these curses, the emanating energies are multiplied by one order of magnitude. Each current becomes a shining dagger that cuts through the flesh, and bone, and souls of treacherous men. Four long tracks (54 mins) of static-filled death ambient. DVD-sized digipak.

FOLKSTORM - 'Nihil Total' CD (Old Europa Cafe) - £12

After a long wait, Folkstorm finally returns with a new full length assault in the classic orthodox Swedish industrial style - no computers or modern tricks, just old analogue junk and a pissed off giant (NORDVARGR) to orchestrate the mayhem. All the elements you expect to find are here - harsh noise, fierce vocals, pounding drums and bad attitude. A great comeback after eight years of silence that makes no excuses. Devoted to the memory of MARCO CORBELLI (Atrax Morgue). Ltd x 300 copies in a 6-panel digipak.

KK NULL - 'Extropy Ground Zero' CD (4iB Records) - £11.50

On "Extropy Ground Zero", Kazuyuki Kishino (Zeni Geva) displays an intriguing approach towards the genre of experimental noise. Deviating from his usual genre style, he unleashes new material of percussive blast beats which take dominance in the two tracks (one studio and one live) contained within. The juxtaposition of electronic percussive noise tempo against layers of interweaving swooshes and electronic bleeps provide an interesting ambience of sound, which strongly reflect KK Null's unique creative process in noise experimentation. Ltd x 250 copies in a digipak.

SPK - 'Live At The Crypt / London' CD (Old Europa Cafe) - £12

For the first time on CD, this is an authorised re-edition of the very first album by the band which was released as a tape on STERILE Records in 1981. The sound on this CD was re-mastered by Nigel Ayers (Nocturnal Emissions) from the original tapes. SPK was one of the very first "Industrial" projects, formed in 1978 by Graeme Revell in Sydney, Australia. SPK together with THROBBING GRISTLE, CABARET VOLTAIRE and few others gave birth to what is today known as Industrial music and this live album is to be considered an early industrial era document of primary value. Line-up for that concert was: Graeme Revell, Dominic Guerin, Mike Wilkins. Digipak. **Please note that this is a very raw live recording!

THE RITA - 'Female Statuesque' 7" (4iB Records) - £10

The Rita continues his journey through ballet feticism. "Female Statuesque" is a complex work of obsessive research on discipline, elite beauty, and suffering in the world of ballet. Monolithic walls of harsh noise with the classic Sam McKinlay (BT.HN, Vice Wears Black Hose, Black To Comm) trademark style. Ltd x 200 hand-numbered copies in a cardboard sleeve with insert.

THE RITA - 'Journey Of The K-Verband' 7" (4iB Records) - £10

The Rita is the Harsh Noise Wall act of Sam McKinlay (Black To Comm, Vice Wears Black Hose). Journey Of The K-Verband was recorded in the summer of 2011 and is the second chapter of The Voyage Of The Decima MAS. The K-Verband was the WWII German frogman equivalent to the Italian Decima MAS; taking example from the Italian frogmen and their missions. The Rita has used the WWII frogmen theme as representative of the recordings, this time via sound sources from the miking of ocean fishing lures while jigging for Lingcod in the same areas snorkelled for the VOTDM source recordings. A natural extension between the idea of the VOTDM snorkelling source sounds, the sounds now come directly from Lingcod that occupy the waters just kilometres from the original snorkel site in Pender Harbour, BC, Canada. Included with the release is an original illustration by BC First Nations artist Larissa Healey commissioned by The Rita. Ltd x 250 numbered copies with insert.