Lufeblud - Esse Quam Videri - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Bred in the land of ice and fire, Úlfúð are the latest addition to Dark Descent's flawless, ever-diversifying roster. Championing their personal blend of black and death metal (with emphasis on the former), the band's debut album Of Existential Distortion uniquely captures the desolate vastness of the volcanic wastelands like only Icelanders can. Úlfúð's first full-length is a masterclass in songcraft, showcasing a stunning balance of entrancing atmosphere, haunting melody, and deathless violence. Artist Bahrull Marta was summoned to conjure the breath-taking artwork, whilst photographs by Alma Líf Þorsteinsdóttir adorn the inlay with visions of each offering.InchWe are extremely excited to be releasing our first full-length album with Dark Descent! This album heralds our entity and declares our intent; to immerse you in our ritual of catharsis and cacophony! We cannot wait to share our music with you. The time is nigh!InchÚlfúð's (pronounced Inchool-woothInch, meaning animosity or hostility) were formed in early 2015 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The band self-released debut EP First Sermon in 2018 and recorded debut Of Existential Distortion in 2020. A truly worth waiting for! Album Tracks 1. Where Strange Lights Dance 2. Tears of Terra 3. Mockery Theatre 4. Faceless 5. Gods Left Behind 6. Questions 7. An Elegy to a Paradise Out of Reach 8. Leviathan Dreams

Seelie Court - the world's premier tag for rare and previously unreleased archive recordings of underground folk, rock, proto-metal, and psychedelic music present Lifeblood - Be Thou My Very Armour. Recorded in the winter of 1971 at Gooseberry Sound Studios, a tiny four-track room tucked away in a Gerrard Street basement, this album captures Lifeblud at a decisive moment. The band had already been together for several years, refining a sound that blended British folk roots with emerging progressive ideas. These recordings present reworked versions of earlier songs alongside more expansive material, shaped by bowed strings, 12-string guitar, Mellotron textures and extended instrumental passages. There's a strong sense of exploration throughout medieval-tinged melodies sit next to heavier sections, reflective lyrics give way to long, flowing codas, and the playing balances intimacy with ambition. Made during a single long session, the performances retain the rough edges and spontaneity of the time. Half a century on, these tracks stand as a rare document of a band operating just below the surface of the early-70s progressive scene, capturing both their musical identity and the moment before it slipped away. Album Tracks 1. Waxing of the Moon 2. Oakenshade #1 3. Prophecy 4. Strange Powers 5. Man of War 6. Oakenshade #2 7. City Wheels 8. So Be It 9. Tenement 10. Echoes in Time

Album Tracks 1. The Fermi Paradox 2. Cosmic Void Spheres 3. MacRocosm+Microcosm 4. Spontaneous Synchronization 5. Hyperdimensional Physics 6. Esoteric Futuristic Visions 7. Geometric Congruence Vortex