Releases – June 2024

LIMITED EDITION SPLATTER VINYL WITH NEW ARTWORKFor over 15 years, Zu’s modus operandi of straddling and abusing musical genres has resulted in over fifteen unique album releases across labels such as Ipecac, Atavistic and Headz (Japan). Their experimental amalgam of metal, math, no-wave, noise and electronics, led acclaimed composer John Zorn to describe their sound as “a powerful and expressive music that totally blows away what most bands do these days”.In the running for the title of “the world’s hardest working band,” Zu have ...

Since 1995, the three founding members of Zu (Jacopo Battaglia, Luca Mai and Massimo Pupillo), spent pretty much all their daytime in a rehearsal room in Rome playing together and trying to find their own unique voice. A deep link being their shared love for NoMeansNo and The Ruins, but bringing in all kinds of different influences and taste, the three didn’t exclude any possibility: hence you will hearelectronic sequences, tape manipulations, acoustic cello ( played by their friend Francesco Chiari), and of course their ...

Since 1995, the three founding members of Zu (Jacopo Battaglia, Luca Mai and Massimo Pupillo), spent pretty much all their daytime in a rehearsal room in Rome playing together and trying to find their own unique voice. A deep link being their shared love for NoMeansNo and The Ruins, but bringing in all kinds of different influences and taste, the three didn’t exclude any possibility: hence you will hearelectronic sequences, tape manipulations, acoustic cello ( played by their friend Francesco Chiari), and of course their ...

In January 1999, after a few years of continuous and daily rehearsals, Zu entered a studio to record Bromio. The album was released later that year, and received immediate enthusiastic feedback from both press and audience, and within a few months, Zu started performing on stages across Europe. However, the band’s lack of experience in recording work weighed heavily because the impact they had live was not present in the CD’s sound at all. Thus, during the “very light forced break” from 2020 onwards, Zu ...

In January 1999, after a few years of continuous and daily rehearsals, Zu entered a studio to record Bromio. The album was released later that year, and received immediate enthusiastic feedback from both press and audience, and within a few months, Zu started performing on stages across Europe. However, the band’s lack of experience in recording work weighed heavily because the impact they had live was not present in the CD’s sound at all. Thus, during the “very light forced break” from 2020 onwards, Zu ...

Celestial Season is an iconic doom metal band that has left an indelible mark on the heavy music landscape since their formation in the early 1990s. Hailing from the Netherlands, this group hascaptivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of doom, psychedelic rock, and progressive elements, earning them a dedicated following and critical acclaim.Celestial Season quickly rose to prominence with their debut album, “Forever Scarlet Passion,” released in 1993. The album showcased their distinctive sound, characterized by haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and introspective lyrics. It received widespread praise ...

Celestial Season is an iconic doom metal band that has left an indelible mark on the heavy music landscape since their formation in the early 1990s. Hailing from the Netherlands, this group hascaptivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of doom, psychedelic rock, and progressive elements, earning them a dedicated following and critical acclaim.Celestial Season quickly rose to prominence with their debut album, “Forever Scarlet Passion,” released in 1993. The album showcased their distinctive sound, characterized by haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and introspective lyrics. It received widespread praise ...

Re-issue of the True Norwegian Black Metal classic on picture disc vinyl!Comes in outer sleeve with black flooding – limited edition of 500!Many possessed moons have passed since the release of GORGOROTH’s iconic second full‐lengthand it remains as utterly unique in both sound and aura today as in 1996. An absolute essential album now available again on killer limited edition picture disc with original artwork.TRACK LISTING1. En stram lukt av kristent blod2. Bergtrollets hevn3. Gorgoroth4. Possessed (By Satan)5. Heavens Fall6. SorgGENRE: Black ...

Re-issue of the True Norwegian Black Metal classic on picture disc vinyl!Comes in outer sleeve with black flooding – limited edition of 500!Classic.Cult.Legendary.Mandatory. Words cannot describe the meaning of Gorgoroth’s debut albumto the second wave of Norwegian black metal, and the permanent black mark it left behind. Now reissued via Soulseller Records on limited edition picture disc, presented with the original classic coverart. NOT TO BE MISSED!TRACK LISTING1. Begravelsesnatt2. Crushing The Scepter (Regaining A Lost Dominion)3. Ritual4. Drömmer Om Död5. Katharinas ...

True Acid Wizards of the 1980s/1990s Psychedelic Underground TreaTmenT performed at Stonehenge Free Festival and at squats and clubs all over London including the now legendary Alice In Wonderland, The Crypt and Club Dog where they assaulted the minds of those present with their unique and somewhat terrifying blend of ‘60s psychedelia and ‘70s space rock all liberally spiked with a questioning punk attitude. Performing with Dr & The Medics, Ozric Tentacles, The Magic Mushroom Band, Naz Nomad and The Nightmares and other luminaries of the ...

New Limited Edition RED VINYLBrinsley Schwarz released a string of classic Pub Rock albums in the early 1970s but never achieved the success they deserved. That came after the band split up with Nick Lowe and Ian Gomm scoring UK and US hits and Bob Andrews and Brinsley Schwarz joining Graham Parker and The Rumour. Live Favourites was recorded just after the band recorded their Dave Edmunds‐produced swansong New Favourites. This new edition is pressed on 140‐gram red vinyl.Side 1 Country Girl / Hooked On ...

Bear Family Records® dedicates a CD album in the ‘Rocks’ series to James Cotton (1935-2017), one of the most dazzling personalities in the world of blues harmonica.• • 27 recordings, made between 1953 and 1968, including four numbers from his very first recording session, nine tracks with the Muddy Waters Band, two songs from rare British EPs with Chris Barber and Alexis Korner, 12 recordings with Cotton as bandleader, including a Verve recording (first time on CD).• • Important, innovative musicians such as Pat ...

Unreleased recordings by Steve Young and Junior Brown are among the highlights of this album!• • Singer, songwriter, producer and label owner Jim Terr has gone into the tape archive for Bear Family Records® and compiled 21 wonderful songs for this CD album.• • Recordings from 1970 to 2022, singer/songwriter, folk and country music – some released here for the first time, including tunes by the great Steve Young and alternative country superstar Junior Brown!• • The album presents a selection of New Mexico’s ...

Let’s sail with this exotic CD compilation – full of rarities from the 1950s – on Bear Family Records® into the harbor of Hong Kong, the British crown colony in the south of the Middle Kingdom.• • Our CD from the Land of Dawn in our ‘Destination’ series is all about music, lifestyle, myths and Far Eastern food and drink.• • And there’s a little detour to Fujiyama mountain in Japan!• • Musical travel companions include Webb Pierce, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moon Kim, ...

Step into a sonic time machine with Retro Metro, the eleventh album from Paul ‘Trip’ Ryan’s one-man powerhouse, SUPER 8. This captivating collection of twelve original songs, inspired by Ryan’s deep love for ’60s jangly guitar pop, showcases his mastery of the craft, weaving intricate melodies and irresistible hooks that feel both classic and cutting-edge indie.Retro Metro marks Ryan’s first release on the Think Like A Key Music label, and it’s a testament to his enduring creativity and relentless pursuit of the perfect pop ...