After a long gap in the release-schedule of this fine label, famous for high profile productions and high quality graphics and packaging, Equilibrium is finally back with an outstanding new release! Nine songs inspired by Nordic traditions and culture, dedicated to lost values.
Nine spells to evoke the old Gods and pay tribute to the warrior spirit of the past. "De Nio Kraftsångerna" is the long awaited debut album by LEIDUNGR, the latest project by H. Möller (of ARDITI and PUISSANCE), M. Belfagor (of NEFANDUS and OFERMOD) and P. Ståhl.
Crafted by weaving ritual elements into traditional folk, the trinity's mesmerizing work is also imbued with an indelible martial aura which reinforces the underlying heroic mood summoned on these recordings. The potent and evocative combination, which spreads across various genres, often re-creating their common formats, allows LEIDUNGR to carve their unique brand of Nordic Ritual Folk - a term which perfectly d! efines the genuine atmosphere of this work, now finally available on matt varnished Digipak CD with copper printing. Although the project's inception can arguably be traced back to ARDITI's "Statues of Gods" release (10” EP 2009, Equilibrium Music), LEIDUNGR quickly grew into a unique separate entity. It was while working on the material for this split 10" that H. Möller's experiments with Swedish traditional Folk elements lead to a new found path which clearly deserved further exploration. New allies for this endeavor were found in M.. Belfagor and guitarist P. Ståhl.
Both contribute lyrics and vocals to the project, with Belfagor's research in Nordic esoteric traditions offering a rich conceptual background for LEIDUNGR. Visual assistance was found in Freki Wodenswolf, a talented artist known his unique handcrafted creations, made from natural materials as leather, wood, horn, bone and metal. Perfectly in tune with the project's inspiration and Nord! ic roots, Freki has provided much of the artwork that accompanies LEID UNGR's outputs.
The band made their debut via the limited edition "Hell Eder Asar" 7" EP, released on Fronte Nordico in 2011, which quickly started to build anticipation surrounding the release of a full album.
Extended Edition including rare EP’s & ‘21790’ live show from Manchester GMEX, available on DVD for the first time. Inspiral Carpets emerged during the ‘madchester’ scene of the late eighties, alongside bands like The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays , with their debut album ‘Life’ being released on Mute records in 1990 and reaching top 10 in the UK charts. Their Psychedelic sound set them apart from their peers.
This 2CD extended edition of the album includes the original album, with the bands first two Ep’s, ‘Planecrash EP’ and Trainsurfing EP’, and their first BBC session for John Peel in 1988.
The second disc features a DVD video of their ‘21790’ live show from Manchester GMEX, which is available complete on DVD for the first time. In March 2013, the band begin a tour with the original lineup, including vocalist Stephen Holt.
They will be performing the debut album, ‘Life’, alongs! ide other hits.
Pioneering electronic band Depeche Mode are set to release a brand new album, Delta Machine on March 26, 2013. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode (Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy Fletcher) have released 12 studio albums that have sold over 100 million units worldwide.
The album, recorded over the last year in Santa Barbara, California and New York City, was produced by Ben Hillier and mixed by Flood.
Delta Machine will be available in standard and deluxe formats (deluxe edition includes four new tracks and a 28 page hardcover book.) Delta Machine will also be release in a 2LP edition.
Out now is the new video from goth metal act Lovelorn Dolls, "Purple". The track is taken from the band's "The House of Wonders" album which will be officially released on March 15th 2013. "House Of Wonders" is the debut album for the Brussels based Lovelorn Dolls and should appeal a lot to fans of The Birthday Massacre, Evanescence, Garbage or Lacuna Coil.
The band consists of Belgian duo LadyHell (lyrics, vocals, arrangements) and Corpus Christi (music, programming, guitars, production). They worked together with producer Victor Love (Dope Stars Inc., Omega Lithium, etc.) for this release.
Note that the band also made a rather delicious cover version of the Depeche Mode track "In your room" to make even goth metal fans become electro-rock lovers. You can order the album right now in a normal CD format or in a deluxe carton box edition holding an bonus disc with 11 exclusive remixes by bands like Helalyn Flowers, Junksista, Essence Of Mind, Diffuzion, Psy'aviah, Acylum, Implant, Diskonnekted, Mari Chrome, etc.
Mick Harvey has announced the details of a new album, out on MUTE on 29th April 2013.
The album’s release follows a series of dates including his first ever solo New Zealand tour in March and two sold out shows in St Kilda paying tribute to Roland S Howard, The Prince of St Kilda. Mick Harvey has also announced a performance of interpretations of the songs of Serge Gainsbourg at ATP’s Yeah Yeah Yeahs curated I’ll Be Your Mirror on 4 May, and recently toured with Einstürzende Neubauten through Australia (Full details below, more European dates in support of the new album to be announced).
FOUR (Acts of Love) is a contemplation on romantic love - it's loss, re-awakening, our ongoing struggles with it and its place in our universe. The album is a song cycle, divided into 3 Acts.
The album features original compositions by Mick Harvey alongside a song by long time collaborator PJ Harvey (‘Glorious’) and interpretations of The Saints’ ‘The Story of Love’, Van Morrison’s ‘The Way Young Lovers Do’, Exuma’s ‘Summertime in New York’ and Roy Orbison’s ‘Wild Hearts (Run Out of Time)’.
FOUR (Acts of Love) is Mick Harvey’s sixth solo studio album, and follows 2011’s Sketches from the Book of the Dead. Harvey, renowned for his career with The Birthday Party and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is equally known for his soundtrack work (Chopper, To Have And To Hold, Australian Rules) and his production work (Anita Lane, Rowland S Howard and most recently PJ Harvey’s Mercury Prize winning album, Let England Shake).
FOUR (Acts of Love) was recorded at Grace Lane, North Melbourne and Atlantis Sound, Melbourne and features regular collaborators Rosie Westbrook on double bass and JP Shilo on guitar and violin.
LIVE DATES
28 Feb – St Kilda MeMo Theatre – Roland S Howard Tribute – SOLD OUT
1 March – St Kilda MeMo Theatre – Roland S Howard Tribute – SOLD OUT
21 March - Wellington, Mighty Mighty Bar (NZ)
22 March – Auckland, King’s Arms (NZ)
23 March - Leigh, Sawmill (NZ)
4 May – London, Alexandra Palace - ATP’s
Later this year Mick Harvey will release a box set of his songs of Serge Gainsbourg, translated into English featuring the albums Intoxicated Man (1995) and Pink Elephants (1997) and bonus tracks. Further information to follow.
