Caverns

Recorded in 2006, released this year by Parasyte Curse. Raw, warping black metal from the US

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ILDJARN

Ildjarn started in 1992, creating some of the most raw Black Metal recordings to date. Hailing from Norway, the project was founded and run by Vidar Vaaer. There were collaborations with a musician known as Nidhogg, such recordings are referred to as Ildjarn-Nidhogg.

"Some Ildjarn (Landscapes and Hardangervidda I & II) albums are keyboard-only.

Samoth was the session vocalist for the '92 demo, and Ihsahn for the '93 demo. Both of them played with Ildjarn in Thou Shalt Suffer.

Most Ildjarn material was recorded in the first half of the Nineties; the Hardangervidda ambient project (featuring Nidhogg) is the very last work recorded by the artist. However, demand from fans led to Ildjarn's decision to make the recordings from his vault available, as well as repressing most of his discography. The "Ildjarn Is Dead" double album should seal Ildjarn's discographic legacy.

Contrary to popular belief, most Ildjarn albums feature real live drums; on the other hand, the Ildjarn-Nidhogg Metal recordings were done with programmed drums."

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Kaosritual - Rituell Katarsis

Kaosritual was a black metal band from Trondheim, Norway heavily forused on Satanism and the Occult. This is their first demo released in 2004, consisting of four renselser (cleansings); Pest (plague), Sykdom (disease), Ild (fire) and Død (death).

“KAOSRITUAL serves as the manifestation of our True Will and as a means to celebrate Satan and to shine the glory of Death!”

Rituell Katarsis

Moonblood - Rehersal 9 - Unpure Desires of Diabolical Lust

In 1994, the black metal horde known as Moonblood was formed. Hailing from Germany (Schneeberg, Saxony), this legendary band truly set the standards for black metal during the early nineties and beyond. This is Moonblood's 1996 rehearsal demo, number nine out of a series of twelve (technically there are 17 demos but only 12 "rehearsals"). Here it is in two parts.

Part One / Part Two

Vlad Tepes - The Black Legions

This 1998 tribute to Les Légions Noires is the last known release to date by the legendary Vlad Tepes. It features their very interesting versions of songs by fellow LLN bands. Tracks by Mütiilation, Brenoritvrezorkre and Belketre and incredibly recreated on this release. This is an absolute must for any fans of LLN.

The Black Legions

Gorugoth - Ankoku Shinwa (Myth of Darkness)

Released in 1999, here is a compilation of early material from Gorugoth, a now defunct raw black metal project from Japan. At one time featuring Wood (Hurusoma, Gnome, The Under, etc.), the last known member of this band is known as Kouzaburou Kozima, who held the responsibility of all instruments and vocals. There is quite a distinctive sound being set forth by the material on this release, truly in Japanese fashion as far as Black Metal is concerned. It starts with an intro (if you hadn't guessed by most of the black metal releases on here thus far) and leads into the second track Revelation 4, which is part of an ongoing series of "Revelation" tracks you'll have no choice but to notice as this release goes on. The strongest tracks on this release in my opinion fail to commence until about half way through, but no matter..this is definitely worth a listen if the above or below photographs meet your aesthetic preference.

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Extinction - Down Below the Fog

Here is an ear-splitting display of quality black art hailing from the United Kingdom. This one-man project showcases fierce elements of harsh noise perfectly blended with the rawest of black metal. Released in 2001

Down Below The Fog

Todesstoß - Stelldichein

Stelldichein

Mob 47 - Racist Regime

Mob 47 is a hardcore punk band from Sweden, regarded as the absolute fastest of the distinct "D-beat" style of punk. An absolutely incredible release. Released in 1986.

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Riistetyt

In 1996, Propaganda Records released this 39 track compilation of Riistetyt's early works from '82-'83. This is old-school hardcore punk done absolutely as raw as possible, courtesy of Finland.

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Akitsa - Totale Servitude

This is the first demo release by Akitsa, an innovative black metal act hailing from Quebec, Canada. This cassette makes for a very interesting listen, offering abstract and formless black metal that also manages to remain unrelenting. There is a certain creativity showcased on this release that is truly refreshing to me. The sloppily played instruments, unorthodox song formulas, and sometimes punk-esque edge that is demonstrated by this cassette I can't help but find pleasing. Get stoned and listen to this, seriously.

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Geistbeschwörer - Und Zurück Kehrt Die Pest Namens Nacht

This rare find is a very unknown one-man band from Germany. This 2007 release remains the only release from this now inactive project. Featuring all "Untitled" tracks, this demo offers raw quality black metal along with some ambient interludes. Another highly suggested release.

...Und Zurück Kehrt Die Pest Namens Nacht

Mütiilation - Black Imperial Blood (travel)

In 1995, Mütiilation released their first full-length album Vampires of Black Imperial Blood. This is a demo that was released one year prior to that, consisting mostly of tracks from the same release. This is an absolutely essential cassette by one of the best black metal bands of all time.

Black Imperial Blood

Chalice of Blood - Angelus Diaboli

Angelus Diaboli is the first of only two demo releases by this mysterious three piece from Tyreso, Sweden. There is little information to be known about this band or it's members, as they are known under roman numerals only. (I, II, and III) This cassette is 100 percent orthodox Satanic black metal, and is an instant classic to those who may be seeking such spirit.

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Azhubham Haani - On a Snowy Winter Night

And now for an old classic. This release is by Sweden's Azhubham Haani, a one-man project run by Angramain'yo. Released in 1992, the only year that this project was active due to Angramain'yo's imprisonment in that same year for reportedly "stabbing a man in the throat repeatedly". In my opinion, this cassette is an essential black metal treasure that is far too overlooked.


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Atrax Morgue - In Search of Death

I've yet to post anything on here thus far that is nearly as deranged as this cassette. This is the first release from Atrax Morgue, a project run solely by Marco Corbelli..a death obsessed, cross-dressing, paranoid necrophiliac from Italy. This is the rawest of all of his work by far. This release lacks Corbelli's voice, and only offers you sick, droning, murderous tones that will give even your common noise listener a headache. The material strays away from your typical "harsh" noise, but is still very persistent in it's minimal, voidful atmosphere.

In search of death..

Na Rasputje - Gde Zemlju Hranit Odejalo Snegov

Here is an extremely epic release that deserves attention. Na Rasputje is black metal group from Moscow, Russia that is virtually unheard of. They belong to the Armour Get Dawn group, an exclusively socialist black metal circle in Russia. Regardless of what your opinion of the previous statement may be, the material demonstrated on this demo is truly black metal in it's rarest of forms (though you have to stomach a couple of beyond cheesy tracks, or skip them) A fucking cold release.



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Anti-Cimex - Criminal Trap

A monumental record by Anti-Cimex, one of the most important punk bands to date. Formed in Sweden during 1981, they were the very group to define Scandinavian D-beat. After the demise of this band, the members went on to form such acts as Driller Killer and Wolfbrigade. This album is a milestone as far as punk rock is concerned.

Criminal Trap

Abigail - Blasphemy Night

One of the most early efforts by Japan's Abigail. This 1993 release is the band's second demo cassette featuring four tracks. Two of the four tracks are well-executed cover songs, one by Bathory and the other, Sodom. Considering what this band has turned into as the years have passed, this is a very important archive preserving what they once were...

Blasphemy Night

Ornette Coleman - The Shape of Jazz to Come

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Torgeist - Devoted to Satan

Yet another release from the French circle Les Légions Noires...this time around by Torgeist, a relatively over-looked project from the Legions. This cassette is extremely raw all around, concerning both production value and the music's pure decadence in the way it's executed.

Devoted to Satan

Sun Ra - Cosmic Tones For Mental Therapy and Art Forms of Dimensions Tomorrow

"Cosmic Tones functions as a kind of blueprint for the sort of large-scale jazz weirdness that would inform much of Sun-Ra's subsequent works, featuring the woozy reeds of And Otherness and the afro-jazz experiments of Thither And Yon. On Adventure Equation a space echo treatment on the recording which is reprised for the sax flurries on Voice Of Space making the whole experience even more disorientating than it already would be."

This otherworldly, brilliant release was recorded in 1963 and released 1967.

Cosmic Tones for Mental Therapy

Deep Wound

1983 self-titled release from Deep Wound, quite possibly one of the most overlooked as well as underrated punk bands from the outer regions of Boston, Massachusetts. They disbanded in 1984 with drummer J Mascis and guitarist Lou Barlow going on to form Dinosaur Jr. In 2004, Deep Wound played an unannounced one-song reunion set in Northampton MA at a Sonic Youth concert at some college. If you're into ridiculously fast punk rock, download this EP.

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Borgo

Out of all the black metal demos I've posted on this blog thus far, this one truly stands out from the rest. This 2008 demo features no vocal performance of any sort; just unrelenting lo-fi and vampiric German black art. Each song features both and intro and an outro, in truly good taste. The name Borgo comes from the Borgo Pass, which is a mountain pass in Romania connecting Bistrita, Transylvania and Bukovina, Moldovia. The Borgo Pass was made famous in Bram Stoker's Dracula, as it was the gateway into the realm of Count Dracula.

A Pass Called Borgo

Cendres - Ungeziefer

This release came out of fucking nowhere and remains easily one of my most valuable finds in 2009. Cendres, meaning Ashes, hail from France. This is their only material to date and it was released in 2007. Raw, hypnotizing, and at times even a bit confusing. Recommended.

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Misanthropic - Doomed by the Immortality

Released in 2007, here is a brilliantly raw release by solo project Misanthropic of Brazil. This cassette captures a perfect lo-fi essence, truly unlike anything I've heard to date. Epic, lengthy works are offered by this highly recommended underground gem.

Doomed by the Immortality

Paysage d'hiver

Paysage d'hiver (2000)

1. Welt aus Eis
2. Gefrorener Atem
3. Der Weg

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Winterkälte (2002)

1. Ich schreite...
2. Ich starre...
3. Einsamkeit...
4. Winter...
5. Eintritt in die Sphären...
6. Finsternis...

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Cold ambient black metal from Schwarzenburg, Switzerland run solely under the direction of Tobias Möckl. Here are two of the most atmospheric black metal releases I've ever heard..HIGHLY recommended.

Misfits - Halloween

Halloween is the fifth single by the horror punk band the Misfits. It was released on October 31, 1981 on singer Glenn Danzig's label Plan 9 Records. This single was the last Misfits release to include guitarist Bobby Steele. Both songs on the single had been recorded in August 1980 for a planned album. This features both Halloween I and II only, but stands very well on it's own as a classic staple in the history of this legendary band; as it were...

Halloween

Uatrb Vélèpr

Amongst all of the obscure releases presented by the LLN, this one stands out to me more than most, mainly because this demo's material consists of neither Black Metal nor dark ambient music. Uatrb Vélèpr capture one of the strangest atmospheres I've heard to date. The second track titled Éa has what I could only explain as a surf rock-esque feel to it. I highly suggest this insane release.

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Obscurité - Aphotic Incantations & Lurid Visitations

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Framtid - 8 track ep

Raw crust punk/d-beat from Japan...fucking ferocious.

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Black Howling - Forgotten Land, Throne and Crown

Here is the first demo released by this raw two-piece act from Lisbon, Portugal. This release offers quite a fulfilling cold atmosphere that is at times melancholic. Four excellent tracks add up to about thirty minutes of pure, lo-fi Black Metal indulgence. Highly recommended.

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Vagézaryavtre - Tsaévarya Vagézaryavtre

Vorbd Dréagvor Uézréèvb and Meyna'ch came together in 1996 to create the most vile, disgusting thing either of them have ever released. Imagine Brenoritvrezorkre, but slowed a bit..and covered in melted trash and dead rats. This four song demo is the fucking DEFINITION of no frills black metal, and is practically unlistenable unless you are prepared for the atmosphere that the LLN is so notorious for creating.

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Miles Davis - Live Evil

This strange release was recorded live on December 19, 1970, as well as February 6, June 3, and June 4, 1970...each time with a different line up. This is a pretty weird album for Miles, but if you've ever heard this album's predecessor Bitches' Brew, you may have a better understanding concerning the aim of this record.

Live EVIL

Nurse With Wound - Soliliquy for Lilith

Utterly trance-inducing as well as consuming.. a mandatory listen.
Released in 1988, here it is in two parts.
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Saatkrähe - My Tomb

An absolutely haunting release courtesy of France's Saatkrähe. This demo consists of four powerful tracks, very reminiscent of the style of Black Metal demonstrated by LLN during the early 90's.


My Tomb

Grausamkeit/Blod Besvimelse split

This incredible demo was released in the year 2000, but sounds nearly as old as any classic Black Metal cassette I've ever listened to. Grausamkeit truly offers some of his best and raw material on this release. The first three tracks are absolutely raw and unrelenting in perfect lo-fi cassette quality. The last three tracks of the split are instrumental and make very little sense. What's even more interesting about the last three tracks by Blod Besvimelse, is that the project's sole member is none other than B.S.O.D. of Grausamkeit's wife; as the two can be seen on the demo's cover together.

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Grausamkeit - Helveterich demo

15th demo release from Germany's Grausamkeit, released in 1999. Grausamkeit was a solo black metal project of B.S.O.D started in 1994 in Bischmisheim. Old school, grainy quality exactly the way it should be. This is by far his strangest of releases. There are a few filler tracks on this demo, but for the most part remains solid.



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John Coltrane - Stellar Regions

A very free-form Coltrane album, released in 1967. One of my favorite jazz records, if not my absolute best. There are a number of things to pay attention to in this incredible release..the main being the percussion. Listen to the sixth track, "Configuration" to understand why.


John Coltrane - composer, tenor saxophone
Alice Coltrane - piano
Jimmy Garrison - bass
Rashied Ali - drums


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