T.A.G.C. - Iso-Erotic Calibration
CD £9.50 Adv | LP Black £19 Adv | LP Brown £21 Adv - OUT 17th JAN!

    

Carefully constructed aural rituals from T.A.G.C., this album maps new realms in the area of sensual electronic music. Founder Adi Newton (CLOCK DVA) uses The Anti Group as an outlet for his research in psycho-acoustic music.

"Iso-Erotic Calibration" explores the potent topic of human sexuality. Recorded over a period of three years, this could be considered on of their more "accessible" albums.

Originally released in 1994 (Side Effects, the label of Lustmord, Musica Maxima Magnetica, and Adi's own Anterior Research Recordings), we are proud to present the album for the first time on vinyl, as well as the first official CD reissue, fleshed out with four bonus tracks: two were bonus digital-only tracks (2013); one track is taken from the soundtrack to the 2011 T.A.G.C. film 'Given'; one is a remix of the title track.

The Anti Group Communications (T.A.G.C.) was devised by Adi Newton and Steven James Turner as early as 1978 as a multi-dimensional research & development project. TAGC are not affiliated to any one system of philosophy or epistemological paradigm or occult fraternity but are open more to individual systems and innovative thinkers. Science, Art, Music Sonology, Literature, Research & Publication are its main areas.

The artwork is filled with text and illustrations supporting the different songs.

• CD in matt-laminate 6-panel digipak

• Ltd Ed 300 copies on brown heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve

• Black heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve

LTD BROWN LP £21	BLACK LP £19	CD £9.50

VARIOUS ARTISTS - 'Noise Forest'
CD £9.50 Adv. | 2LP Black £26 | 2LP Forest Green £28 - VINYL OUT NOW / CD SHIPPING 27-30 DEC

      

A classic compilation that emanated out of Osaka, "Noise Forest" brings together a powerhouse of early 90's Japanese noise stalwarts: MERZBOW, C.C.C.C., SOLMANIA, DISLOCATION, MONDE BRUITS, MASONNA, VIOLENT ONSEN GEISHA, and INCAPACITANTS.

The ultimate Japanoise collection, originally released in 1992 on the cult Les Disques Du Soleil label / record store on CD-only, and now impossible to find. Remastered and presented here on deluxe 2LP in matt-laminate gatefold sleeve (first time on vinyl) and new CD edition, all with new artwork.

A forest isn't something normally associated with noise; it brings to mind silence and solitude. However, the ominous cover art here - and the artists within - bring to mind the notorious suicide forest Aokigahara. Despite all tracks falling into the Japanoise genre, the tracks are very diverse, yet every track is so distinct it could only be by that artist.

"One of the most unique and stand-out noise comps of the 90's".

For mini-reviews of each track, please visit the release pages, or listen to Noisextra's 'Noise Forest' special!

• CD in matt-laminate 6-panel digipak

• 2LP Ltd Ed 250 copies on forest green heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate gatefold sleeve

• 2LP Black heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate gatefold sleeve

LTD FOREST GREEN 2LP £28	BLACK 2LP £26	CD £9.50

PITCHSHIFTER - Peel Sessions 1991-93
CD £10 Adv | LP Black £22 | LP White £25 - VINYL OUT NOW / CD SHIPPING 27-30 DEC

    

We proudly present the first ever release of PITCHSHIFTER's legendary BBC sessions for the late, great John Peel.

These ultra heavy industrial metal tracks were recorded over two sessions at the iconic Maida Vale studios: 28th April 1991 and 30th March 1993 and were sourced directly from the BBC Archives (with thanks), with careful remastering for CD and vinyl. The 1991 session was recorded during the same period as "Industrial" (Deaf Records / Peaceville), with the 1993 session recorded around the time of "Desensitized" (Earache), with the massive EP "Submit" in between.

PREMIERE AT CVLT NATION

"If you look on your PITCHSHIFTER albums you will see that we always credit John Peel. He was instrumental in getting the band out there and often played our music on the radio when no one else dared. The 'Peel Sessions' we did were a great honour and every time I met John he was always such a great guy... a legend" (JS).

Founded in Nottingham in 1989, PITCHSHIFTER's early style was heavy industrial metal, being cited as one of the originators of the genre along with Godflesh - a style which they termed "Death Industrial". These sessions and albums mark the end of that classic period, before a shift towards the more commercial, beat-driven Industrial style from the mid-90's onward that they are still known for.

• CD in matt-laminate 6-panel digipak

• Ltd Ed 500 copies on white heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve

• Black heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve

• Ltd 100 copies on Black & White swirl heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve (via Pitchshifter only)

LTD WHITE LP £25	BLACK LP £22	CD £10

BESTIA ASTRUM - 'Fury 161'
CD £10 Adv (£12 after) - CD SHIPPING 27-30 DEC

       

The debut album from Bestia Astrum (aka Abby Helasdottir / GYDJA) is a grim exploration of Fury 161, the prison planet from Alien³.

An industrial ambient travelogue of the spaces in the planet's dark and rusty facility, beginning on a wind-swept shore and ending in the eternal repose of stony sleep.

More than just an alternate soundtrack to a film, "Fury 161" takes cues from the long and troubled production of Alien³, incorporating themes from earlier concepts proposed during its development hell, including the treatment created by Vincent Ward, who imagined the movie's location as a wooden planet that was home to an order of space monks.

Motifs of eremitic religiosity permeate the album, as well as themes of Yeatsian apocalypticism, abject anatomy, and the intersection between the sacred and the profane, betwixt the beautiful and the grotesque.

• CD in full colour matt-laminate digipak with gold spot colour, accompanied by a 16-page booklet with an essay by Abby Helasdottir.

THE SEA OF WIRES - 'The Sea Of Wires'
2CD £11.50 Adv (£13.50 after) - 2CD SHIPPING 27-30 DEC

       

The Sea Of Wires were a very early '80s electronic duo hailing from the industrial wastelands of Coventry.

Followers of the German Electronic Scene of the time (Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel, Popol Vuh, Cluster etc), Chris Jones and Tony Murphy used elements of Kosmische Musik in their compositions, with a variety of warm synths, analogue effects, and layered experimentation.

This double-CD collects cassettes which appeared on their own Sea Of Wires label: "Individually Screened" (1980, then 1981 on the famous Flowmotion label); Chris Jones' "Diversions" (1981, featuring Murphy on synth); and "Beyond The Edge Of Tomorrow" (1982), representing the absolute peak of their sound.

These tracks appeared as a double LP on the illustrious Vinyl-on-Demand label back in 2014 as part of the massive 12LP boxset "80's Minimal Synth. Wave Vol.2", but are presented here on CD for the first time ever.

"A bubbly electronic miesterwerk from the electronic Dark Ages, those very early 1980s, just as synths started to get smaller and more affordable... They mostly relied on beat-free sequencer pulses with something of a Kraut influence, plus the occasional nod to the past glories of the Radiophonic Workshop... Full of classic warm synth settings, not unlike a solid state volcanic mud pool, pumping out bubbles of sweet sounding ear gases through the smooth hot mud" (Die Or DIY).

FFO early Human League, Vice Versa, We Be Echo, Tangerine Dream.

• Double CD in a matt-finish gatefold ecopak.

KHOST - Many Things Afflict Us Few Things Console Us
CD £11.50 | LP Black £20 | LP Red £23 - OUT NOW!

              

The 5th album from Birmingham-based industrial/doom metal band Khost sees the band forging new and at times nightmarish territories, alongside their signature walls of detuned guitar, corroded percussion and VHS atmospherics.

Inspiration for many of the tracks came from countless live shows and even soundcheck experiments in which extreme, harsh electronics evolved, as did punk/early industrial tempos, all of which were then fused into the DNA of "Many Things Afflict Us Few Things Console Us".

Khost remark: "We hoped that the experience would be something like venturing into an off-limits wing of some gallery after-hours, with each turn more disorientating than where you just were".

Collaborators include AXEBREAKER (aka Terence Hannum of Locrian), acclaimed cellist JO QUAIL, and Berlin-based sound designer MANUEL LIEBESKIND.

The CD and the vinyl are different beasts. The CD is reinforced with 7 extra tracks including ADRIAN STAINBURNER's incredible remix of 'Yellow Light' featuring STEPHEN MALLINDER (Cabaret Voltaire, Wrangler) on vocals, and BERENECES adding his signature deep, dark D&B sound to the track 'Death Threat'. The LP editions feature a different mix by Khost especially for vinyl.

• CD in reverseboard digipak

• Ltd Ed 200 copies on red heavyweight 180g vinyl in a reverseboard sleeve.

• Black heavyweight 180g vinyl in a reverseboard sleeve.

LTD RED LP £23	BLACK LP £20	CD £11.50

40 WATT SUN - 'The Inside Room' CD (Svart Records) - £13.50

The long-awaited reissue of 40 Watt Sun's debut album, "The Inside Room", originally released in 2011 (Cyclone Empire / Metal Blade). Whilst the music on "The Inside Room" was a noticeable development from the heavy doom of Patrick Walker's previous band Warning, there is a recognisable thread connecting the two sonically. "The Inside Room" features some of what have become the band's most well-known and requested songs, such as 'Restless' and 'Carry Me Home'. Recorded and produced by the band at The Library Studio in London in 2010, the original vinyl edition featured an exclusive bonus track titled 'Take Me In', which was not included on any previous CD versions of the album; both the CD and vinyl editions of this new reissue feature the track. The cover art for the album is by Matt Mahurin (Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, The Ramones) who also created the iconic art for Warning's "Watching From A Distance". CD in jewelcase with 8-page lyric booklet.

SDUG BSNGAL - 'Pathei Mathos II' CD (Zazen Sounds) - £12

A harrowing descent into the abyss of sound, this ritualistic offering fuses raw noise and experimental textures with an atmosphere of profound unease. A spiritual collaboration between the innermost beings of Rickard Gunnerfeldt (ex-Lifelover) and Johan Eddebo (Reverorum ib Malacht), "Pathei Mathos II" emerges as a sanctum for those drawn to the chaotic and the cathartic. Because creativity is truly a blessing, what is of real importance is the essence of the work of art. This deeply personal project is, on the one hand, from the perspective of Roman-Catholic mysticism, and, on the other hand, a Jungian auto-biography. The concept of Sdug Bsngal is that both voluntary and involuntary pain and suffering is fruitful. Ideal for devotees of Brighter Death Now, it beckons the listener into a realm where sonic pain transforms into transcendent revelation... Gatefold digisleeve. Already sold out from the label!

GITANE DEMONE QUARTET - 'Substrata Strip' CD (Dark Vinyl) - £12

With their second album, Gitane Demone Quartet delves deeper into the sonic world of its creation, continuing to pull away the layers of artifice and pretence to get at the raw truth within. From the tragedy of 'Douglas Street' to the haunting 'Bells for Barbara', the lush beauty of 'Amaranthene' to the cosmic experimentation of 'Retrospekt' (an arrangement of a classic Sun Ra piece), "Substrata Stip" shows the band maturing and reaching into newer, more complicated realms while losing none of its visceral impact. Powerful Darkwave / post-punk featuring Rikk Agnew (Adolescents, Christian Death), Paul Roessler (Screamers, 45 Grave), Deb Venom (A Bleeding Sky) and, as ever, led by the breathtaking Gitane Demone (CHRISTIAN DEATH). Comes in a 6-panel ecopak.

HUNTING LODGE - '1982-1989' CD (Dark Vinyl) - £12

Hunting Lodge can be seen as one of the few real "Industrial" pioneers in the early 80's. This compilation represents the song oriented side of a band that evolved relentlessly throughout its 8 years of existence, including the remastered / restored version of the legendary underground club hit 'Tribal Warning Shot'. Formed in the 'rust-belt' town of Port Huron, Michigan in 1981, the duo mixed synthesizers, bass, metal and electronic percussion, time-shifting effects, and vocals into a dark sonic mix. During their 'second wave', they added a keyboard sampler and computer sequencer. Their 'third wave' featured more drums and bass, shedding its heavily-affected electronic exoskeleton and leaning more towards a traditional 'rock' sound, while retaining their 'Industrial' roots. Hunting Lodge disbanded in 1989. Ltd x 400 copies in a 6-panel ecopak.

GIGI MASIN & GIUSEPPE CAPRIOLI - 'Moltitudine In Labirinto' LP CLEAR (13 / Silentes) - £26
GIGI MASIN & GIUSEPPE CAPRIOLI - 'Moltitudine In Labirinto' LP BLACK (13 / Silentes) - £23

The vinyl reissue of an historic four-handed work by Gigi Masin and Giuseppe Caprioli, originally released 2003 (Ants label). The concept of multitude, combined with the figure / symbol of the labyrinth, suggests orders of thought pertaining to the multiple states of being that inhabit the dark labyrinths of the soul and the hidden regions of the human psyche. Everything on "Moltitudine in labirinto" pushes towards a search for the key to understanding the ultimate meaning of an ordeal as enigmatic as it is powerful. A congerie of paramusical phenomena constantly evolving, which are the expression of an inner feeling strongly focused on itself, dissimulated in the plastic flow of sound events that disclose on the gravitational maps of low-frequency drones, changing waveforms and elliptical-circular loops warped with scientific skill in the electronic workshop employed for this purpose. A cinematic symphony in nine movements that direct the listener towards the frontiers of unexplored parallel worlds, ready to recreate the infinite maze of aural multitudes that materialise, dissolve and regenerate, impulse after impulse, throughout the work. Music whose remote echo brings to mind the harmony of the spheres that governs the mechanics of the cosmos and being. Black: Ltd x 300 copies. Clear: Ltd x 200 copies on clear vinyl with a hand-numbered insert.

PHELIOS - 'Obsidian Forest' CD (Loki Foundation) - £11.50

With their latest release, Phelios continues to carve out a unique space in the dark ambient genre. Martin Stürtzer blends expansive soundscapes with slowly evolving tribal rhythms to create a truly immersive experience. "Obsidian Forest" captures the essence of deep, shadowy woods where ancient, unseen forces seem to dwell. The album feels like a ritualistic journey into nature's darker realms, with each track evoking a vivid, sometimes haunting, landscape of sound. Phelios' trademark monumental melodies are omnipresent throughout the album, merging with sombre, swelling drones that pull listeners into a dense sonic fog. As the album progresses, these melodies evolve like distant, otherworldly chants reverberating through the trees. The layering is intricate, and the atmosphere is thick, yet there's always a sense of space - an invitation to explore these shadowy woods further. Tribal percussion grounds the otherwise ethereal soundscapes with a primal energy. These rhythms emerge slowly, almost as if they are the footsteps of an unseen figure moving deeper into the wilderness. Phelios seamlessly blends ancient and futuristic elements, balancing tension and tranquility to craft a meditative yet eerie soundscape. A sonic journey and an imaginative exploration of nature's darker side. 6-panel digipak. First orders come with a Phelios sticker!

QORAKITOBCHI - 'Out / In' LP (Green Lakes Records) - £23

Qorakitobchi is the experimental "Ethnoise" project of Anvar Kalandarov, one of the founders of the new Uzbek experimental scene. Based in the heart of Tashkent, Qorakitobchi started making noise back in the early 2000's, at the time of the birth of the musical underground. Sparking contemplation and inspiration, his music is not just about the sounds; it is a journey through time, transporting listeners to the world of Uzbekistan's occult and spiritual heritage, enriched with innovation. Kalandarov takes traditional Uzbek folk as the basis for his compositions, often recorded on a dictaphone while travelling around the country. Overheard sighs of dutar and gidzhak interspersed with the hum of dozens of voices at bazaars and festivities create a unique sound ornament to which Anvar gives an emotional noise colouring through frequency overloads, crackle and murmur of electronic devices. However, Qorakitobchi's music is not only about noise, it also features somnambulistic drones and desolate, hissing ambient, referring to the dialectics of the unconscious. A powerful and unique experience, akin to navigating a monolithic wall of sound amidst the captivating mystique of Central Asia. Ltd x 150 copies. ***SLIGHT DAMAGE*** Please note all copies have a small ding on one corner, hence reduced price. All copies are new and still sealed.

REGARD EXTRÊME - 'Eco Solemnis' CD (Steinklang) - £12.50

"Eco Solemnis" builds upon the foundation established on previous Regard Extrême albums spanning 30 years: medieval music and orchestral neoclassical with elements of martial industrial. This new album incorporates more prominently the neoclassical elements of earlier material, without abandoning the medieval, even monastical stylings. This makes for a beautiful synthesis of new and old, which should by all rights appeal to fans of all eras of the project. "Eco Solemnis" evokes the solemn imagery of ancient sacral rituals and the ornamental beauty of medieval religion, yet the dynamic music has a more bombastic nature. A mighty album the listener on a journey through ancient times and landscapes: the monasteries and castles, cathedrals and ramparts of a time gone by. Ltd x 150 copies in a glossy 6-panel digipak with 12-page booklet.

CRISTOV - 'Defragmentierte Assoziationen' LP (Abstrakce / B.F.E. Records) - £19

The debut album from Hamburg-based artist and designer Christoph Lohse (aka Cristov) delivers an amazing record inspired by technology and dystopia. German futuristic electronics, mechanical synths, primal rhythms... a cold, sometimes industrial sound, balanced with the jazzy acoustic drums and percussion performed by Manuel Chittka. Influenced by Ike Yard, Craig Leon, Monoton, and the German kraut maestros renewed by people like Kreidler, Die Wilde Jagd, and Tolouse Low Trax. Presented in black thick sleeves with a special sticker: experimental offset printing in black and a special silver ink printed twice on fluorescent red paper. Artwork by French artist Paul Loubet. Ltd x 200 copies only and already sold out from the label!

STINKFINGER - 'Secret And Inward Ejaculations Of The Heart' CD (Hiisi Productions) - £11.50

Gut wrenching, vomit inducing, head aching harsh noise. MT also records as Impakt (with PD of Umpio), and solo as Unclean. Following a limited debut tape, and an appearance on Freak Animal's Terässinfonia series, Stinkfinger's debut album delivers a harsh and wild ride, screaming and churning noise that burns through mind and matter. "A really good introduction to the world of tape-crunched pedal harsh noise of Stinkfinger. The sound here is a very delicious tape saturation-driven harsh noise, utilizing an arsenal of effects pedals and contact mic'd/amplified source in the mix, all sounds intertwining nicely amidst a great amount of tape hiss. It's raw and unpolished, resembling intense sessions battled onto a tape player, with the deck's bars screaming red in competition with the artist. With 4 tracks and a total running time of almost 44 minutes, it's evident that these tracks haven't been trimmed into soulless noise pieces" (Satatuhatta). Ltd x 100 copies in a digipak.