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 Ptahil pours layers of asphalt over your brain, your skin and your balls. Imprisonment of the everyday.

 A daunting descent into the recesses of the unconscious, a desperate escape towards other places.

The review praises Atrium Carceri's Ptahil as a masterful dark ambient album evoking imprisonment and mental confinement. Simon Heath crafts an intense, layered soundscape blending industrial and subtle melodic elements. It explores themes of isolation, despair, and fleeting hope through minimal yet powerful electronics. The album challenges and rewards listeners seeking immersive, non-entertaining musical experiences. Dive into the haunting world of Atrium Carceri's Ptahil and experience dark ambient music like never before.

 The opener "Spring Summer Railway" leaves one breathless: electric guitar, apocalyptic drums, a Morricone-like progression, and a voice that seems to resurrect Cave.

 Apocalyptic folk is a narrow label for Naevus, as "Silent Life" blends electric guitars and forceful percussion alongside deeply evocative songwriting.

Naevus' 2007 album 'Silent Life' carefully balances apocalyptic folk roots with dark wave and 70s rock influences. The English duo employs guest artists to enrich a sound fueled by electric guitar and powerful percussion. Though not groundbreaking, the album showcases inspired songwriting and complex arrangements. Standout tracks include 'Spring Summer Railway' and 'The Ballad of Benjamin Munt.' Overall, the album is highly recommended for fans of acid and decadent rock styles. Discover the evocative mix of apocalyptic folk and dark rock in Naevus' 'Silent Life'—listen now and experience this unique sonic journey.

 Neronoia imposes itself on our ears with muted sounds, torn by the exhausted steps of a distant drum and the insidious harshness of icy synths called to weave existential voids worthy of the name.

 The afflictions and the hoarseness of Pedretti’s recitations... are not merely didactic ornaments but an indispensable component of a reasoned and meticulously crafted music.

Neronoia’s second album, Il Rumore delle Cose, builds on the promise of their debut with a more compact and polished dark ambient sound. Its blend of ambient, dark-wave, post-rock, and industrial styles creates a unique, somber atmosphere. The minimalist Italian lyrics explore existential voids, supported by haunting melodies and deep vocals. This album stands out as a key work in the contemporary Italian dark music scene. Dive into Neronoia’s haunting world – listen to Il Rumore delle Cose and experience Italian dark music like never before.

 An album detached from our times, alien to fashions, musical scenes, even to the cultures and sub-cultures that teem within the so-called grey area.

 Buy it if this spring catches you inside and you feel like loving. Buy it if you don’t recognize yourself in what surrounds you if you feel old in this country that is not for old men and need a friendly voice.

The Rule of Thirds marks Douglas P.'s solo return after four years, embracing a stripped-down folk sound reminiscent of the 90s. Though viewed by some as a decline, the album offers honest, isolated, and courageous expression. The mood is warm yet disorienting, with standout tracks near the end restoring a hint of Death In June's former brilliance. A challenging listen for fans prepared for its minimalism and somber themes. Explore The Rule of Thirds for an intimate journey through Death In June’s haunting folk evolution.

 "When I listen to 'The Funeral of Being,' I close my eyes and find myself in dark corridors, with impalpable walls, stained with blood and tar."

 "The Funeral of Being is not just a black metal album, nor simply metal, but a cantautorato work: a man-artist and an instrument in hand, together to give voice to sentiments."

This review presents Xasthur's 'The Funeral of Being' as a vital work in depressive black metal, embodying deep existential and emotional themes. The album deconstructs traditional black metal, creating introspective and disorienting soundscapes. Despite rough production, its raw atmosphere and expressive songwriting shine. The reviewer highlights its place within black metal's evolution and praises Malefic's profound artistic vision. Dive into the dark depths of Xasthur's 'The Funeral of Being' and experience the haunting pulse of depressive black metal today.

 The pieces are revisited with more modern sounds and more mature arrangements, sometimes even better than studio versions.

 Eskil Simonsson reveals himself as a true stage animal, never satiated in urging and stirring the audience into a frenzy.

Covenant's "Synergy: Live in Europe" captures the Swedish trio's powerful live presence and refined electro-goth sound. The album compiles top tracks from their early albums with mature arrangements and high energy. Vocalist Eskil Simonsson's charismatic performance elevates the experience, while the band's polished production balances synthetic melodies with dynamic rhythms. Though influenced by Depeche Mode, Covenant delivers a compelling set that appeals to fans of future pop and electronic music alike. Explore Covenant's electrifying live energy and iconic future pop sound—listen to Synergy: Live in Europe now!

 "Tunz tunz tunz tunz: this, and nothing else, is what to expect from Rexanthony."

 "When our artist decides to step on the gas and abandon himself to the traumas and hallucinations of uncompromising techno, the story changes drastically."

Rexanthony’s "Memorabylia" offers a comprehensive overview of his techno-trance career between 1992 and 2008, blending gothic atmospheres with dance beats. While his skill and sound craftsmanship shine, much of the album falls into predictable commercial techno clichés. Highlights include intense, experimental tracks that challenge the listener with aggressive, disorienting beats. Fans of hard, industrial techno will find merit, but casual listeners might be put off by repetitive and tacky moments. Discover Rexanthony’s Memorabylia—listen now and dive into the dark pulse of 90s Italian techno!

 "The Track of the Hunted retrieves the compactness of his early works, reinterpreted with increased mastery."

 "Julius remains faithful to his intention: to transpose dark war scenarios into music, reinterpreting them romantically, much like a new Wagner in industrial version."

Der Blutharsch's 2000 album, The Track of the Hunted, is praised as a pinnacle of Albin Julius's industrial sound mastery. The album balances dramatic, martial themes with evocative post-industrial and ambient textures. While the integration of live instruments is not always flawless, the work remains a compelling, dark artistic journey. Its controversial WWII references add complexity, making it both a musical achievement and a challenging listen. Dive into the haunting world of Der Blutharsch—listen to The Track of the Hunted and experience its dark industrial mastery.

 "Heilige! is an authentic, real, live work, absolutely uncounterfeited."

 A not excellent work, which might be of interest exclusively to completist fans or those who never heard Death In June live.

The review analyzes Death In June's live album Heilige!, highlighting its two distinct parts: a strong industrial segment revitalized by energetic percussion and vocals, and a less successful acoustic section marked by poor sound balance. While the live album's raw authenticity is praised, the acoustic portion falters due to weak execution and distracting arrangements. Recommended mainly for dedicated fans or those intrigued by the band’s live sound, it is not suitable as an introduction to Death In June's music. Discover the raw power of Death In June live—explore Heilige! and experience their unique post-industrial journey now.

 Cycle des Souvenirs... a symphony of sounds and images able to retrace, shape, and interact with memories related to the artist’s own life.

 The result is... a musical transposition of James Joyce’s literary art.

Luc Ferrari's Cycle des Souvenirs is a masterful exploration of sound, memory, and environment, blending voices, ambient noises, silence, and music in a complex, multi-layered composition. Originally a multimedia installation, its transformation into a single CD preserves the immersive and ever-changing nature of the experience. Ferrari’s meticulous method and autobiographical sound sources make this work a sophisticated piece of 20th-century electronic music with strong narrative and psychoanalytic elements. Discover the immersive world of Luc Ferrari’s Cycle des Souvenirs—listen now to experience experimental soundscapes like never before.