• CD,  Distribution

    Ikon – As Time Goes By (The Original Ikon)

    enero 25, 2024

    Ikon – As Time Goes By (The Original Ikon)
    Label: Dark Vinyl Records – DV81, Nile Records Australia – DV81
    Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition
    Country: Germany
    Released: Jun 22, 2018
    Style: Goth Rock, Darkwave

    • CD1 contains AS TIME GOES BY album from 1992 completly remastered & remixed 2016
    • CD2 contains the full Arthouse gig (12 tracks / Melbourne 1992) , plus 6 unreleased Demo-Tracks from 1992 (as «Hidden Bonustracks)

    In January 1992, IKON entered the studio to record what was supposed tob e the band`s debut single „As Time Goes By“ b/w „Never Ending“. Over three days from 17 january, a total of 8 songs were recorded and the band was reasonably satisfied with the results. Shortly afterwards, an accident lead tot he partial erasure oft he drums for «As Time Goes By“, making it impossible to finish and also wiping the plans for it tob e the main single track. The remaining songs were mixed over the following weeks, but the band was not happy with the results overall, so the project was shelved.

    By mid 1992, IKON decided to attempt to remix the tracks and select another single option, but this time encountered a new problem: the tape was beginning to oxidize, making it impossible to play. The band was faced with the prospect of being forced to use the initial unsatisfactory mixes.

    In 2016 this original IKON session, known as «As Time Goes By“, was given one final facelift by repairing and cleaning up any tape issues, and presenting the songs in a more natural light. It was decided that no more songs would be added to CD1, not to detract from IKON’s studio debut.

    CD2 contains the complete January 1st Arthouse live show, which has never been released in full. This show was recorded within a couple of weeks of the Frontline session, and is a a fitting addition.

    Although many of these tracks have been mixed on numerous occasions over the years, and feature on various CD’S, the session known as ‘As Time Goes By’, the original IKON studio session, was given one final facelift in 2016, repairing and cleaning up any tape issues, and presenting the songs in a more natural light. It was decided that no more songs would be added to CD1, not to detract from IKON’s studio debut. CD2 contains the complete January 1st Arthouse live show, which has never been released in full. This show was recorded within a couple of weeks of the Frontline session, and is a a fitting addition.

    Tracklist:

    CD1-STUDIO (38 min):
    AS TIME GOES BY (2016) 3:01 / NEVER ENDING (2016) 3:25 / WHY (2016) 3:12 / REALITY IS LOST (2016) 4:08 / ALIVE (2016) 3:14 / FEAR (2016) 3:48 / THE LOST (2016) 3:37 / ALONE (2016) 3:13

    CD2-LIVE (42 min.):
    SUICIDE (Arthouse 1992) 3:59 / NEVER ENDING (Arthouse 1992) 3:22 / AS TIME GOES BY (Arthouse 1992) 3:01 / WHY (Arthouse 1992) 3:21 / THE AWAKENING (Arthouse 1992) 3:20 / ALIVE (Arthouse 1992) 3:07 / DEVOTION (Arthouse 1992) 2:43 / ALONE (Arthouse 1992) 3:27 / REALITY IS LOST (Arthouse 1992) 4:08 / THE LOST (Arthouse 1992) 2:45 / SHE SMILES (Arthouse 1992) 4:12 / FEAR (Arthouse 1992) 4:20 + 6 hidden Bonustracks (24 min of unreleased Demos from 1992)

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  • CD,  Distribution

    Ikon – The Thirteenth Hour (The Singles 2007-2020)

    enero 25, 2024

    Ikon – The Thirteenth Hour (The Singles 2007-2020)
    Label: Dark Vinyl Records – DV92, Eternal Media – DV92
    Format: 3 x CD, Compilation, Limited Edition
    Country: Australia
    Released: Apr 2020
    Style: Goth Rock, Darkwave

    1.A line on a dark day (CD single version) 04:10
    2.Amongst the Runes (version) 04:11
    3.Torn apart (CD single version) 04:49
    4.Driftwood (CD single version) 05:11
    5.Broken windows to the soul (version) 04:25
    6.Where do I go from here (new version) 03:44
    7.Azkadelia (7″ version) 09:00
    8.I burn for you (7″ version) 03:28
    9.Stolen (7″ single version) 04:32
    10.Blood of love (7″ version) 04:14
    11.Black Noise (remix) 05:09
    12.Gruss Von Krampus (7″ version) 08:00
    13.Silence is calling (new version) 04:13
    14.Calm before the storm 04:17
    15.Nowhere to turn 04:02
    16.Silent Knight 04:19
    17.Under my Skin 05:24
    18.Disenchanted Lullaby 03:40
    19.City of night 03:16
    20.My dreams they remind me of you (7″ version) 04:02
    21.Predator (mk II) 06:22
    22.Drowning in this river (demo) 05:29
    23.The Hunter (7″ version) 04:19
    24.Mistaken 05:48
    25.Krampus is coming to town 05:32
    26.Don’t cry little baby (demo) 03:44
    27.A line on a dark day (extended version) 04:24
    28.Amongst the runes (extended version) 05:44
    29.Torn Apart (extended version) 05:46
    30.Driftwood (extended version) 07:04
    31.Broken windows to the soul (extended version) 04:40
    32.Where do I go from here (extended version) 06:01
    33.Azkadelia (extended version) 06:01
    34.I burn for you (club mix) 04:08
    35.Stolen (extended version) 07:56
    36.The blood of love (extended version) 06:07
    37.Black Noise (club mix) 06:51
    38.Gruss vom Krampus (full version) 05:31
    39.Silence is calling (extended version) 04:42

    Packaging: 6-panel gatefold card sleeve without booklet.

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  • CD,  Distribution

    Ikon – Sketches & Blurred Visions (Demos And Sessions 1991-1993)

    enero 25, 2024

    Ikon – Sketches & Blurred Visions (Demos And Sessions 1991-1993)
    Label: Dark Vinyl Records – DV87
    Format: CD, Compilation, DVD-Video
    Country: Australia
    Style: Darkwave, Goth Rock

    IKON are one of the oldest members of the Gothic / New Wave scene, Inspired by bands like Joy Division and New Order.

    «Sketches & Blurred Visions» contains demos and videos covering the period from 1991-1993. All material is previously unreleased.

    Band members that time were: Chris McCarter, Dino Molinaro, Michael Aliani and Maurice Molella

    Tracklist CD:
    As Time Goes By (Home Demo 1991) / The Dream (Home Demo 1991) / Mortal Soul (Home Demo 1991) / Never Ending (Home Demo 1991) / So Far Away (Home Demo 1991) / She Smiles (Home Demo 1991) / Belief (Rehearsal 1991) / Headspin (Rehearsal 1992) / Remember Me (Demo 1992) / For Eternity (Rough Demo 1992) / Burning Desire (Rehearsal 1992) / Never Too Much (Rough Demo 1992) / Under The Watchful Eye (Rough Demo 1992) / Come With Me (Rehearsal 1992) / Echoes Of Silence (Demo 1993) /Persuasion (Demo 1993)

    Tracklist DVD (All Regions / PAL):
    eality Is Lost () / The Lost () /Solitude () / The Awakening () / Sister Ray () / Never Ending () / As Time Goes By () / As Time Goes By () / Fear () / Reality Is Lost () / The Lost () / The Awakening () / Sister Ray () / Home Movies () /Never Too Much ()

    () LIVE AT THE ARTHOUSE MELBOURNE 11.12.1991 / () LIVE AT THE COUNCIL HALL COBURG 13.12.1991 / () VARIOUS HOME MOVIES 1991-1993 / () HOME VIDEO 1992

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    HONORIS III (Tribute To Bauhaus)

    junio 4, 2022

    Various – HONORIS III (Tribute To Bauhaus)
    Label: Unknown Pleasures Records – UPRGOLD022
    Format: CD, Limited Edition
    Country: France
    Released: 14 May 2022
    Style: Goth Rock

    After paying tribute to the musical work of Death In June and then to that of The Sisters Of Mercy, the third part of our HONORIS Tribute series is this time dedicated to the legendary British band BAUHAUS!
    Pioneers of post-punk and the goth-wave despite themselves. Haunted by the tutelary shadow of David Bowie and Brian Eno, truly post-punk with a touch of glam, lovers of German expressionism and European symbolism, the sound of Bauhaus knew how to combine dub basses, and acid guitars, sepulchral voices and hypnotic rhythms. Here is the first excerpt from our compilation planned in CD, vinyl, tape and book format on May 21, 2022

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  • CD,  Distribution

    Chiron – The Sun Goes Down

    marzo 2, 2022

    Chiron – The Sun Goes Down
    Label: Dark Vinyl Records ‎– DV97
    Format: CD, Album, Limited Edition
    Country: Germany
    Released: 14 Jan 2022
    Style: Darkwave

    After 7 years of silence, the Australian Darkwave/ PostPunk act CHIRON returns with a new album. Chiron is the brainchild of ex-IKON vocalist Michael Aliani, supported by Dino Molinaro (IKON) on bass and cello. In addition, Leanne Coe can be heard on saxophone for the first time.
    Influenced by groups like Joy Division and the early New Order, Michael left IKON in 1997 and started his project «Chiron».
    “The Sun goes Down” is certainly Chiron’s darkest and best release yet. Themes like isolation, loneliness and loss are the focus.
    Of course, typical PostPunk and Joy Division elements are included, but especially the dark tracks with saxophone reflect the range and development of CHIRON.
    The album also features a Remix by JM Lederman (The Weathermen, Ghost & Writer…)

    Tracklist::
    1.Surrender 5:06 / 2.Rage 1:39 / 3. Sadly 3:32 / 4. Darker Days 4:25 / 5. Let Us Beginn 3:12 / 6. Deep Inside 4:52 / 7. Frantic 3:50 / 8. Forsaken 4:56 / 9. Decline 4:46 / 10. That Feeling 2:50 / 11. Torn 3:49 / 12. Darker Days (Jean Marc Ledderman – Remix) 4:18

    BLACK Magazin, Review January 2022:
    Man mag ja von der australischen Dark Wave-Formation IKON halten was man will, aber in den letzten Jahren haben sie es doch etwas arg mit den Wiederauflagen alter Veröffentlichungen bzw. Singles-, Live- & Demo-Compilations übertrieben. Die Diskografie von CHIRON, der Band des ehemaligen IKON-Sängers Michael Carrodus ist dagegen recht übersichtlich und „The Sun Goes Down“ das erste richtige Album nach sehr langer Zeit. Inzwischen ist CHIRON zum Trio geschrumpft und neben IKON-Bassist Dino Molinaro noch Leanne Coe mit ihrem Saxophon an Bord. Gerade dieses für Bands aus dem Dark Wave-Genre ungewöhnliche Instrument (von den THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS mal abgesehen) sorgt im Soundgewand von CHIRON für eine frische Note und erinnert gleichzeitig an die alten CLOCK DVA zu „Advantage“-Zeiten. Natürlich klingt die dunkel-volle Bariton-Stimme von Michael Carrodus (inzwischen Aliani) immer noch nach Ian Curtis und Adi Newton (bzw. nach alten IKON) und der Bass nach Post Punk, aber der Rest ist schon deutlich elektronischer, rhythmischer bis experimenteller gehalten. Nach einigen Durchläufen stellt sich jedoch schnell eine latente Sogwirkung ein, der man sich schwer entziehen kann und das Album zu einem frühen Höhepunkt des noch jungen Jahres 2022 macht! „The Sun Goes Down“ endet übrigens mit einem absolut lässigen Remix von „Darker Days“ durch Jean Marc Ledderman (u.a. THE WEATHERMEN), welcher nicht etwa die Sonne unter gehen, sondern regelrecht aufgehen lässt! Gebt CHIRON unbedingt eine Chance, denn das Album hat weitaus mehr Aufmerksamkeit verdient und die vor allem über die regulären IKON-Kreise hinaus gehen sollte. (Marco Fiebag)

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  • GH Records

    febrero 24, 2018

    Miazma ‎– Miazma

    Label: Dark Vinyl Records
    Format: CD, Album
    Country: Germany
    Released: 19 Jan 2018
    Style: Gothic Rock

    Miazma has, in the present form, existed since the fall of ’99. It originally started out back in early ’97 as a techno duo consisting of Kristian Olofsson and Tomas Tornevall, but due to the difference in musical influences Tomas left the project to pursue a solo career.

    Miazma has since the split evolved towards a darker style of music but remnance of the techno from which Miazma was based can still be heard in many of the songs…

    The first example of this new sound was made available with the release of ”Judgement Day” in June 2001. It featured 7 tracks and, at the time, a fresh blend of electro-industrial metal. In December of 2002 ”17” was released. This was somewhat of a step away from the harder electrometal. In August 2004 ”Shattered” picked up where ”Judgement Day” left off. Miazma was back again with 9 heavy tracks where the style from the 2001 release was taken to another level.

    In September 2007 ”Dollar Rush” was released, featuring 13 tracks continuing the always ongoing evolution of Miazma…

    August 2011, after four years of silence and ten years after the very first release Miazmas fifth album is made available, and for the first time, this album is also available for purchase in addition to being free. This time around there is 11 tracks taking the sound from ”Dollar Rush” another step forward.

    Buy: http://gh-records.com/goth/1841-miazma-miazma.html

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  • GH Records

    octubre 13, 2017

    Scarlet Leaves – Deep Sad Frustration

    Sello: Wave Records
    Formato: CD, Album, Limited Edition, Cd Digipack
    País: Brazil
    Fecha: 2015
    Estilo: Goth Rock, Ethereal, Darkwave, Shoegaze

    Unlike “Outlining States of Mind”, that brought more lyric and sentimental lines, in this new album we explore another side of Scarlet Leaves. “Deep Sad Frustration” still keeps the idea of bringing songs and lyrics with abstract and elaborated contents.
    On this album, the instrumental brings more orchestrated lines and highlights the violas, cellos and violins.

    Some percussions are more intense. The guitars are still wandering according to every sound and the synths and other programming are more profound and present than the first album.
    The voice is still soft but not so lyrical. We brought a more mature and secure voice for this material, showing a musical development.

    In some songs we bring real facts of life, such as in “The Misfortune” involving a limited human being, unable to live in their own freedom.
    In “Luxuriae”, we try to be poetic in relation to one of the seven deadly sins, Lust.
    “Alma” once was called “Believe”, because this song talks about believing, going crazy and imagination.

    On the other hand, “Dust and Silence” travels in hope and confusion, reflected in tears through pain.

    The idea behind “Godforsaken” was bringing a story through the eyes of an angel abandoned by God.

    In “Persephone Garden” we fled a bit from the idea of the other songs to tell our version of the story of Persephone and Hades, characters in Greek mythology.
    And finally “Misth” is mysterious as always. It’s up to the listeners to interpret what it means to them.

    Buy: 15 € http://gh-records.com/900-scarlet-leaves-deep-sad-frustration.html

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    Wave Records Sampler 2009

    octubre 9, 2017

    Wave Records Sampler 2009
    Label: Wave Records ‎– W021
    Format: CDr, Compilation, Cardboard Sleeve
    Country: Brazil
    Released: 2009
    Style: Industrial, Goth Rock, Synth-pop, Electro, Darkwave


    Tracklist:
    01–3 Cold Men – The Tower (Mechanical Moth Remix)
    Remix – Mechanical Moth
    02–Beata Beatrix – In The Garden Of Ecstasy
    03–Florence Foster Fan Club – Neuromancy
    04–In Auroram Untrue Bliss
    Remix – RSS1334
    05–Individual Industry – Amy (Single Version)
    06–Nahtaivel – Workers (Club Mix)
    07–Opera Multi Steel – Bella Donna Imperatrix Mundi
    08–Pecadores – Possessed (Overflow 110 Remix)
    Remix – Overflow 110
    09–Pink Industry – This Is The End (Club Mix)
    Remix – Sci-Fi Moritz
    10–Scarlet Leaves – Annwyn (Revisited By M7S)
    Remix – M7S
    11–Wintry – Unreale Welt (Radio Edit)

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    Soror Dolorosa – Apollo (Artbook 3CD+DVD)

    septiembre 15, 2017

    Soror Dolorosa – Apollo (Artbook 3CD+DVD)
    Prophecy Productions ‎– PRO 183 LU
    Format: Artbook 3CD + DVD
    Country: Germany
    Released: 14 Sep 2017
    Style: Goth Rock, Post Punk

    Paris-based Soror Dolorosa creates raw and hungry gothic rock inspired by post-punk, death rock and cold wave. French for ‘Sister Pain’, Soror Dolorosa was formed in 2001 by vocalist Andy Julia. Taking its name from the novel “Bruges-la-morte” by Flemish symbolist writer Georges Rodenbach, Soror Dolorosa channels its inspiration’s strong undercurrents of passion, nostalgia and mourning, transferring those powerful emotional states into its music and live performances. These signature elements of the group’s sonic formula are heard in its muscular songs, jangling guitars, overdriven bass lines, driving rhythms and Julia’s distinctive, dramatic vocal style.

    Four years in the making, “Apollo” is Soror Dolorosa’s crowning achievement; a bombastic dystopian world view encapsulated in dark popcraft. Melodic and memorable, the album shines a light on both stunning beauty and haunting sadness with Julia’s foreboding, prophet of doom baritone soaring on down a long and lonesome highway full of baroque, exquisite anguish. The four sides of the double LP are presented like the passing of the four seasons, creating an audio life cycle. With Soror Dolorosa, everything starts and ends within this ancestral conception.

    “Travels were the key inspiration for the songs on ‘Apollo’,” Julia says. A renowned editorial photographer in Paris’ elite fashion industry, the frontman is also an exhibited artist and published author who travels the globe. “Passing through plains, mountains, cities, forests and deserts; all of these sensations, all of these smells are remembered and represented within the songs simple melodies and die hard grooves.”

    Long associated with acts such as Alcest, Les Discrets and Lantlôs, it makes perfect sense for Prophecy to welcome Julia and Soror Dolorosa to its family of artists. Long compared to standard-bearers such as Fields of the Nephilim, The Sisters of Mercy, Joy Division and Bauhaus, it too makes sense that Soror Dolorosa continues to grow its sound and vision; and with “Apollo”, they have taken that very next step. For the band, “Apollo” isn’t just a new album, it’s a spiritual quest.

    Deluxe 3xCD/DVD artbook (measuring 28×28 cm, including 72 pages) including the “Rive Gauche” live album on 2xCD and DVD featuring 110 minutes of concert footage

    Edition:
    – 3CD + DVD Artbook

    CD1:
    1. Hologram
    2. A Dead Yesterday
    3. 43°
    4. Dany
    5. The Figure Of The Night
    6. Low End

    CD 2:
    7. Silver Square
    8. Sound & Death
    9. Autumn Wounds
    10. Beau Suicide
    11. Trembling Androgyneous
    12. Cathodicum
    13. The End
    14. Scars Of Crusade
    15. Exodus
    16. Low End
    17. Trembling Androgyneous

    DVD:
    1. Hologram
    2. A Dead Yesterday
    3. 43°
    4. Dany
    5. The Figure Of The Night
    6. Low End
    7. Silver Square
    8. Sound & Death
    9. Autumn Wounds
    10. Beau Suicide
    11. Trembling Androgyneous
    12. Cathodicum
    13. The End
    14. Scars Of Crusade
    15. Exodus
    16. Low End
    17. Trembling Androgyneous

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    Rozz Williams & Gitane Demone ‎– Dream Home Heartache

    febrero 24, 2017

    Rozz Williams & Gitane Demone ‎– Dream Home Heartache

    Label: Paragoric ‎– PA 14
    Format: CD, Album
    Country: Germany
    Released: 1995
    Style: Avantgarde, Ethereal

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    Dedicated in memory of Rozz Williams : voice of all sorrows and shattering truths, the dreamchild whosewounds spit poetry. (G.D.)

    Limited re-print of 450 copies of this classic album from 1995.
    Deleted for more than 10 years, now re-released in the re-mastered version of 2002, with 1 Bonustrack (“Manic Depression II”), previously available on Vinyl only.

    Considered to be one of the founding forefathers of the Gothic Movement ROZZ WILLIAMS had in fact made a wide variety of stylistic musical moves throughout his impressive career until he died in 1998.
    Emerging from the wreckage of CHRISTIAN DEATH, he went on to form industrial pioneers PREMATURE EJACULATION and the more conventionally gothic SHADOW PROJECT.
    GITANE DEMONE joined Christian Death with Rozz Williams from 1983-1989 and went from that time her own way with different solo projects.
    DREAM HOME HEARTACHE is by far the most impressive work by Gitane Demone and Rozz Williams.
    Feeling that their past work – particularly with Christian Death – has bound them in gothic
    straight-jacket,
    GITANE and ROZZ felt the need to expand that time.
    The result was “Dream Home Heartache”, a breathtaking album with melancholy ballads, piano and a very smooth & jazzy atmosphere.
    Produced by Ken Thomas.

    Tracklist:
    01 In every Dreamhome a Heartache
    02 These vulnerable Eyes
    03 The Pope`s Egg Hat
    04 Manic Depression
    05 Flowers
    06 A World apart
    07 Moon without a Tear
    08 Dream Home Heartache reprise
    09 Manic Depression II (Bonus-Track)

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