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release information
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[ EQM026 ] |
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Deleyaman (U.S.A.)
"Fourth, Part One" Digipak CD, 2009
Deleyaman translate a sense of timeless spirituality into a contemporary and universal language. Hardly classifiable into a single genre, “Fourth, Part One” combines Darkwave with ethnic and ethereal elements.
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[ EQM023 ] |
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The Moon and the Nightspirit (Hungary)
"Ösforrás" Digipak CD, Digibook Collector's Edition CD 2009
"On their third album, "Ösforrás" - the “Source Pristine”, the duo embody on their new material a more tribal and exotic approach, in intense rituals dedicated to the old and eternal tradition, where World Music acquires a bewitching Pagan aura.
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[ EQM022 ] |
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Les Fragments de la Nuit (France)
"Musique
du Crépuscule" Digipak CD 2008
"Musique du Crépuscule"
is a vision of night wrapped in mystery: a night haunted by
spectral chants, under the spell of epic, poignant strings
and sustained by hypnotic piano pulsations.
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[ EQM021 ] |
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Puissance (Sweden)
"Mother
of Disease" Digipak CD 2008
Following the overtly confrontational
offerings of "Let Us Lead" and "Back
In Control", Puissance set to resurrect the
ghosts of Cold War and the obsession with all things thermonuclear
that haunted the planet - the "Mother of Disease".
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[ EQM020 ] |
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Arditi (Sweden)
"Omne
Ensis Impera" Digipak CD 2008, LP 2008, Collectors Box
"Omne Ensis Impera"
introduces an additional strength to Arditi's
compositions - epic orchestral loops and thunderous percussions
are granted a more prominent role, stirring the damp and suffocating
ambiance that the duo have always produced.
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[ EQM019 ] |
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Hexperos (Italy)
"The
Garden of the Hesperides" Digipak CD 2007
Debut album by Hexperos, a new
project by soprano Alessandra Santovito, founding member of
Gothica. Dark Neo-Classical chamber music, which easily
deserves a place alongside the best works from acts such as
Arcana, Ophelia's Dream or Sopor Aeternus.
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[ EQM016 ] |
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Poets to their Beloved (Germany
/ Holland)
"Embrace
the Fool" Digipak CD 2007
Debut album by the German/Dutch duo
who conquered physical distance through proximity of hearts.
On the verge of neo-folk, Poets to their Beloved offers
a unique atmosphere built on stringed instruments such as
acoustic guitars, cello, violin and bass.
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[ EQM013 ] |
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Dwelling (Portugal)
"Ainda
é Noite" Digipak CD 2007
Dwelling present their second
opus, where nostalgia and romanticism often turn into decadent
bohemian extravaganza, as the taste of Fado acquires a more
progressive aroma, and Classical overtones flirt with Jazzy
grooves throughout the album.
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[ EQM018 ] |
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The Moon and the Nightspirit (Hungary)
"Regõ
Rejtem " Digipak CD 2007
An impressive return, which finds the
duo tapping further into their Hungarian roots, both lyrically
and musically, resorting to ethnic instruments that add a
more colourful and vibrant tone to their sound. One of the
finest Pagan/Folk releases this year.
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[ EQM017 ] |
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Puissance (Sweden)
"Grace
of God" Digipak CD 2007
The cogwheels on the Puissance
warmachine are back to work, as defiant and innovative as
ever. "Grace of God" re-invents the current notion of Martial-Pop,
with their own superior combination of sumptuous Neo-Classical
and Industrial music.
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[ EQM011 ] |
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Puissance (Sweden)
"Back
In Control" Digipak CD 2007
Puissance's second full-length
album, one which has consolidated their status as forerunners
in the Industrial/Militaristic scenario, which hereby starts
to take on a more Neo-Classical orientation. Deluxe remastered
edition with one bonus track.
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[ EQM015 ] |
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Arditi (Sweden)
"Marching
on to Victory" Digipak CD 2007
Originally released in a 1000 copies
limited edition in 2003, this was Arditi's first full-length
album, now made available again with 2 extra tracks in deluxe
Digipak.
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[ EQM009 ] |
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Íon (Ireland)
"Madre,
Protégenos" Digipak CD 2006
Named after the Gaelic word for 'pure',
Íon seems to illude strict categorization, and even
the apparently all-encompassing definition of World Music
falls short in defining the ethereal moods that "Madre, Protégenos"
comes to reveal.
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[ EQM010 ] |
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Ashram (Italy)
"Shining
Silver Skies" Digipak CD 2006
Four years after their homonymous debut,
the Italian ensemble finally completes their second album,
a masterpiece which not only embodies the romantic backdrop
of early 1900’s glamour but that also flirts with a slightly
naïve Folk spirit occasionally.
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[ EQM014 ] |
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Arditi (Sweden)
"Standards
of Triumph" Digipak CD / 12" Gatefold LP 2006
Boasting the unique personality of Arditi,
"Standards of Triumph" taps further into the darker tones
of Militaristic Neo-Classical ambiance that has become the
band's trademark, resulting in their strongest effort so far.
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[ EQM012 ] |
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Arditi (Sweden)
"Destiny
of Iron" 7" EP 2006
"Destiny of Iron" presents 2 new tracks
by Arditi, exclusive to this release, in their unique
brand of obscure and suffocating Militaristic ambiance. Limited
edition of 500 copies, pressed in high-quality heavy vinyl.
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[ EQM008 ] |
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The Moon and the Nightspirit (Hungary)
"Of
Dreams Forgotten and Fables Untold" Digipak CD 2005
A mystical journey into the amaranthine
realm of dreams and beauty, inspired by pagan fables and ancient
Hungarian folk music. 9 songs filled with enchanting female
vocals, violins, woodwinds and piano, accompanied by acoustic
guitars and percussion.
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[ EQM004 ] |
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Ataraxia / Autunna et sa Rose (Italy)
"Odos
Eis Ouranon - La Via Verso il Cielo" Digipak 2x CD 2005
Following a very special live performance
that brought them together at the church of St. Michele in
Rovigo, Ataraxia and Autunna et sa Rose have
agreed to release the songs especially arranged for this unique
occasion on CD.
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[ EQM007 ] |
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Puissance (Sweden)
"Let
Us Lead" Digipak CD 2005
Originaly released on CMI in 1996, "Let
Us Lead" stills stands as one of the most impressive and groundbreaking
releases in the Industrial/Militaristic fusion that has become
so popular recently. Finally re-issued on deluxe Digipak with
one bonus track.
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[ EQM006 ] |
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Vittorio Vandelli (Italy)
"A
Day of Warm Rain in Heaven" Digipak CD 2004
Inspired by Coleridge's Rhyme of the
Ancient Mariner, this solo work by Ataraxia's guitarist,
displays both trademark elements of his main band and a rich
myriad of influences and sounds new to his composition. Featuring
Francesca Nicoli on vocals.
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[ EQM005 ] |
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Lupercalia (Italy)
"Florilegium"
Digipak CD 2004
In the finest Italian Neo-Classical
Medieval/Gothic Italian tradition, Lupercalia's second
album blends together Eastern and European influences in an
alchemical creation produced by top-notch musicianship and
a strong soprano voice.
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[ EQM003 ] |
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Dwelling (Portugal)
"Humana"
Digipak CD 2003
Ethereal Neo-Classical compositions,
inspired by the essence of Portuguese Fado, brought to life
by acoustic string instruments and voice.
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[ EQM002 ] |
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Aenima (Portugal)
"Never
Fragile" Digipak CDEP 2002
A superb combination between technological artifacts and melodic
song writing, augmented by spellbinding female vocals, somewhere
between The Gathering, Cocteau Twins and Dead
Can Dance.
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Dwelling (Portugal)
"Moments"
Digipak MCD 2001
Ethereal Neo-Classical compositions, exquisitely weaved out
of acoustic guitars, violin and bass guitar, and blissfully
adorned by sweet female vocals.
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