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Acid Bath is the second studio album by English gothic rock icons ALIEN SEX FIEND. Originally released in 1984 and now back on vinyl. Produced by Kevin Armstrong (David Bowie, Iggy Pop), this masterpiece is considered their best album, it’s a must have for any goth, death rock and post punk addict. Label: Restless Empire
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After Xmal Deutschland’s success with four albums on cult labels such as 4AD, Huwe abandoned music to pursue her visual art career. But leaving her legacy in the past was not so easy. Invited by her long-time friend Mona Mur, Huwe reconsidered her decades-long hiatus from music and decided to join Mur in her studio in Berlin. Together, they worked for a year and a half, composing, performing and producing the tracks from scratch, which would eventually become the album Codes. Integral to the overall sound experience was the input of Manuela Rickers who added her famed signature guitar style. Initially inspired by the diary entries of Moshe Shnitzki, who, at the age of 17, left his home in 1942 to live in the cavernous White Russian forests as a partisan, Codes is about the human experience and what extremes can do to an individual. “The result is a poetic, musical cosmos that encompasses the following themes: forest, fear, pain, loss, violence, and loneliness but also beauty, longing, hope and the will to survive,” Huwe explains. These thematic extremities cause an erraticism to Codes—a passing thunderstorm, a cyclonic burst of nature’s force—but one that exudes anticipation amidst the chill. With elegant production by Mur and Huwe and mixing and mastering by Jon Caffery (Joy Division, Gary Numan, Einstürzende Neubauten) epic builds crash and disseminate, the sleek synthesized drones of sound even feel claustrophobic at times. Xmal Deutschland, now marked as forerunners of the post-punk movement, were never complacent but consistently ravenous in their attack throughout the 1980s. Huwe’s return is no different. Unexpected but long overdue, Codes is that missing page from post-punk’s history books, the freshly splayed paint across the decades-old canvas—it is the product of the tireless will to survive on her own terms. Label: Sacred Bones Barcode: 0843563170465
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Out of stock1982's The Sky's Gone Out marks a stylistic midpoint in Bauhaus brief but spectacular career. The group released its first single in 1979 and disbanded in mid-1983. In comparison with their earlier, almost impenetrably convoluted literary references and effectively murky production, this album is lyrically more direct, musically more straightforward, and features vastly cleaner production. The first of these changes is exemplified in the album's second track, Silent Hedges, with its "going to hell again" chorus and in the bitter 'all we ever wanted was everything, all we ever got was cold' from All We Ever Wanted Was Everything. Daniel Ash's guitar work has finally become part of the structure of the songs as opposed to an ornamental splash used for emphasis. The music is less harsh - almost inviting the listener in before the slicing lyrics drop like poised blades. production-wise, the sound is no longer as cacophonously dense. such tracks as Spirit feature dueling guitars, rumbling drums, and a harpsichord, all clearly separated - at least until the intentional crush of the song's end. LP+ - Limited Remastered Violet Vinyl. Label: Beggars Banquet – BBQ 2097 LPX Barcode: 0607618209711
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Out of stockWith the release of their 17th studio album, CHRISTIAN DEATH show no signs of faltering or slowing down. The godfathers of death rock have simultaneously perfected and redefined their signature sound, which has served as a core inspiration for many bands of both the past and present, such as DANZIG, CELTIC FROST, and TYPE O NEGATIVE, to name just a few. New opus ‘Evil Becomes Rule’ isn’t merely a musical endeavor, but an artistic expression that blends elements of gothic rock, post-punk, and dark pop, cultivating a poetic aesthetic that is certain to continue to influence the next wave of gothic rock. For fans of SISTERS OF MERCY, COLD CAVE, SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES, SOFT MOON, BAUHAUS, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KAELEN MIKLA. Black 12" vinyl in gatefold with 4-page insert. First pressing: 700 copies worldwide. Label: Season of Mist Barcode: 0822603163919
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Out of stockPart 1 in 'The Dark Age Renaissance Collection' holding 'Catastrophe Ballet', 'Ashes', 'Atrocities' and 'The Scriptures' on 4 CDs in a jewel box with 24-page booklet including all lyrics. For fans of SISTERS OF MERCY, COLD CAVE, SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES, SOFT MOON, BAUHAUS, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KAELEN MIKLA. The cover is a artwork by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Label: Season of Mist Barcode: 0822603164121
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Death rock pioneers, Christian Death, see the reissue of their long out-of-print 1985 EP ‘The Wind Kissed Pictures.’ The endeavor features the vocal debut of Valor Kand, and marked the start of a new era for the revolutionary band. This expanded edition includes the companion 'Lacrima Christi' 7" feat. the track in both its English & Italian versions, as well as three additional tracks from that era. ‘The Wind Kissed Pictures’ was way ahead of its time, and it further proves that the bulk of modern dark music still exists under the shadow of their influence. For fans of SISTERS OF MERCY, COLD CAVE, SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES, SOFT MOON, BAUHAUS, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KAELEN MIKLA. Artwork bay John Everett Millais. CD in Digipak with 8-page booklet with brand-new layout. Tracklist: 01. Believers Of The Unpure (07:54) 02. Overture (03:35) 03. The Wind Kissed Pictures (07:16) 04. The Lake Of Fire (02:59) 05. Blast Of The Bough (02:47) 06. Amaterasu (03:02) 07. The Absolute (09:47) 08. Lacrima Christi (English Version) (04:59) 09. Lacrima Christi (Italian Version) (05:10) Label: Season of Mist Barcode: 0822603163728
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Out of stockDeath rock pioneers, Christian Death, see the reissue of their long out-of-print 1985 EP ‘The Wind Kissed Pictures.’ The endeavor features the vocal debut of Valor Kand, and marked the start of a new era for the revolutionary band. This expanded edition includes the companion 'Lacrima Christi' 7" feat. the track in both its English & Italian versions, as well as three additional tracks from that era. ‘The Wind Kissed Pictures’ was way ahead of its time, and it further proves that the bulk of modern dark music still exists under the shadow of their influence. For fans of SISTERS OF MERCY, COLD CAVE, SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES, SOFT MOON, BAUHAUS, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KAELEN MIKLA. Artwork bay John Everett Millais. Black 12" vinyl in gatefold sleeve with brand-new layout. First pressing: 750 copies worldwide. Tracklist: Side A: Believers Of The Unpure/Overture/The Wind Kissed Pictures/The Lake Of Fire/Blast Of The Bough Side B: Amaterasu/The Absolute/Lacrima Christi (English Version)/Lacrima Christi (Italian Version) Label: Season of Mist Barcode: 0822603163711
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This LP includes five The Damned's 7's on one LP! Includes double-sided insert. A1 - A3 "I Just Can't Be Happy Today" 7'' (1980) A4 - A6 "The History Of The World - Part I" (1980) A6 - B1 "Wait For The Blackout" (1980) B2 - B4 "White Rabbit" (1980) B5 - B7 "There Ain't No Sanity Clause" (1980) (Zero Thoughts Records/Unofficial Release)
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Featuring members of Kontatto, Campus Sterminii, Giuda, Headed Nowhere and Sumo, Horror Vacui keep on exploring the dark side of the pentagram. 9 tracks of absolute goth/death rock powered by 101% punk attitude. Fans of Belgrado, Bellicose Minds, Arctic Flowers, Lost Tribes, don’t miss the Italian answer to these bands! Label: Agipunk
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Out of stockThe second full length for the Italian vampire punx Horror Vacui after their (already) classic "In Darkness You Will feel Alright" LP. 8 brilliant tracks of pure goth/death rock in the vein of Christian Death, Lords Of The New Church, Spectres, T.S.O.L., Sisters Of Mercy and 1919. Label: Agipunk
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Out of stockParálisis Permanente was formed in 1981 by Eduardo Benavente and Nacho Canut, at the time members of the legendary Alaska y Los Pegamoides, one the first post-punk bands from the renowned Movida Madrileña scene to achieve a relevant degree of success. After two EPs and a few changes in the line-up, Benavente became the natural leader of the band, joined by Johnny Canut, Ana Curra (also an ex-Pegamoide) and Rafa Balmaseda (ex-Glutamato Ye-Yé). They recorded El Acto in 1982 and soon it became one of the key albums to come out from the early '80s scene that was rapidly changing the face of Spanish music. The LP embraced the dark sound and image represented then by UK bands such as Bauhaus, Killing Joke, The Cure or The Damned and filtered those influences through Benavente's immense talent and his captivating presence as a performer. The record was a mature and strong piece of work, superior in sound and overall effect to most contemporary Spanish albums. When everything indicated that the band was only starting its greatly promising career, a fatal car accident on their way to a show took Benavente's life when he was only 20 years old. Although another single was released weeks after and the other members would carry on being involved in music, this tragic event meant the end for Parálisis Permanente as a band. Liner notes by Diego Manrique. Label: 3 Cipreses Barcode: 190295492984
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Coloured vinyl reissue of The Lorries' second LP, originally released in 1986. An integral part of the UK’s post punk explosion, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry emerged from Leeds with their unique, demanding sound during the early 1980s. Guided by the singular vision of iconic bandleader and figurehead Chris Reed and sideman David Wolfenden, the band took onboard elements of the burgeoning gothic outlook of the post punk era, fused it with heavy drum machine patterns and cut-throat, droning guitars and won a strong following, both in the UK and abroad. Label: Audio PLatter Barcode: 80334153256
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Out of stockColoured vinyl reissue of The Lorries' first LP, originally released in 1985. Characterised by relentlessly rigid drum machine rhythms and an impenetrable wall of distorted guitars, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry arrived on the newly developing Goth rock scene in 1981 and immediately became indie chart regulars and fan favourites. Label: Audio PLatter Barcode: 0803341532557
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Cheltenham’s Horror Punk/Death Rockers The Screaming Dead, whose name is drawn from the English title of the 1972 horror film “Dracula contra Frankenstein” is one of the few bands that managed to authentically straddle the line between punk and gothic / goth rock in the early 80s. Like The Damned, the band’s oeuvre includes purist three chord punk alongside more nuanced gothic rock pieces. And similar to kindred souls in bands like The Dark and Siekiera, Screaming Dead’s early aggressive approach gave way, later in their career, to a more measured and atmospheric gothic sound. Songs like "Valley Of The Dead" or "Warcry", which still sound very originally like punk rock, already have a dark melancholy in them that foreshadows darker things. With "Night Creatures" or "20th Century Vampire" they have succeeded in creating absolute masterpieces, these songs take you into the night and leave you there. Towards the end, saxophone and organ come into play, it gets poppier, but also more dramatic, but remains darkly melancholic. There's a dirty undertone running through every song, which gives the overall work that extra punk touch. Screaming Dead from have created a new, very own sound. Tracklist: A1 This Is The End Of The World A2 Nuclear Apocalypse A3 Damned Generation A4 She Was Done In By A Nutter A5 God Of Love A6 Do You Wanna Cremation A7 Western Front A8 Valley Of The Dead A9 Schoolgirl Junkie A10 Lilith A11 Warcry B1 Night Creatures B2 Angel Of Death B3 The Lovers B4 Serenade Of Suicide B5 The Night B6 Johnnie B7 Tower Of Babel Tracks A1 to A6 were originally released as the Children Of The Boneyard Stones demo cassette. Track A7 was originally released on the Western Front demo cassette. Tracks A8 to A10 were originally released as the Valley Of The Dead 7". Tracks B1 and B2 were originally released on the Night Creatures 12". Tracks B3 to B5 were originally released on the The Danse Macabre Collection 12". Tracks B6 and B7 were originally released on the A Dream Of Yesterday 12" Label: Vomitopunkrock
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Cheltenham’s Horror Punk/Death Rockers The Screaming Dead, whose name is drawn from the English title of the 1972 horror film “Dracula contra Frankenstein” is one of the few bands that managed to authentically straddle the line between punk and gothic / goth rock in the early 80s. Like The Damned, the band’s oeuvre includes purist three chord punk alongside more nuanced gothic rock pieces. And similar to kindred souls in bands like The Dark and Siekiera, Screaming Dead’s early aggressive approach gave way, later in their career, to a more measured and atmospheric gothic sound. Songs like "Valley Of The Dead" or "Warcry", which still sound very originally like punk rock, already have a dark melancholy in them that foreshadows darker things. With "Night Creatures" or "20th Century Vampire" they have succeeded in creating absolute masterpieces, these songs take you into the night and leave you there. Towards the end, saxophone and organ come into play, it gets poppier, but also more dramatic, but remains darkly melancholic. There's a dirty undertone running through every song, which gives the overall work that extra punk touch. Screaming Dead from have created a new, very own sound. Reissue of the compilation from 1993, first time on vinyl. This record comes with an additional CD what complains 5 more songs. This compilation is a cross-section of the band's creative phase from 1982 - 1984. Includes songs from the following releases Tracks 1 to 3 from "Valley Of The Dead" 7'' (1982, Skull Records) Tracks 4 to 5 from V/A "Pulse Of A Nation: A Rising Free Compilation" Cassette Tape (Rising Free Fanzine, 1983) Tracks 6 to 9 from "Night Creatures" 12' (1983, No Future Records) Tracks 10 to 11 from "Paint It Black" 7'' (1984, No Future Records) Tracks 12 to 15 from "Danse Macabre Collection" 12'' (1984, No Future Records) Tracks 16 to 18 from "A Dream Of Yesterday" 12'' (1984, Angel Records) (Bomb All Records)