Servile Sect - "Demos 2005/2006"

Preview of the artwork/design for SERVILE SECT's forthcoming proper-issue of "Demo's 2005/2006" tape via. Chicago's LAND OF DECAY (run by the members of LOCRIAN).  Continuing the psychedelic/sci-fi theme - the visuals are a combination long-forgotten dreams of the cosmos, combined with our visions of space-travel and existence. (above: the j-card design and there will be metallic gold on-shell printing on the kelly green cassette-shells).


Here is what Luke from SS has to say about the release:
"This cassette is a selection of demos from 2005/2006. This tape collects some of our earliest explorations. We gave Kevin free-reign to create a visual representation of the vibes captured in these recordings. Releasing soon in an edition of 100 kelly green C-30 cassette tapes on Land of Decay."


All material contained on this c30 was the precursor to "Stratospheric Passenger", "Eternal Mind", "Realms of the Queen" and most recently "TRVTH" --- to be honest - this material stands the test of time VERY WELL, but is definitely their darker and heavier material: which is appropriate for LOD to be handling this release.  




Infinitum.

No Funeral - "Six Song EP"

Here are the new No Funeral 12" LP jacket and cassette edition layout/designs. They play noisy, very RAW blackened punk. R. from NF asked me for "the idea i have in my head is some type of sad nature picture , something thats depressing and dark". I don't know if these shots really convey sadness or the emotional void... maybe my perception of beauty is really fucked-up; but we agreed on the visuals and that works for me! Details: this features two of my b&w nature photographs from two locations: one in Southern CA and there other here in Northern CA. On the back, a quick ink-illustration, refined digitally and combined additional elements to complete it. Mixed and mastered by Scott Miller. "Six Songs" will be available from WANDS  

and on their upcoming tour with Sutekh Hexen with Folivore.

Opposites attract: WUGAZI

THIS RULES! check it out HERE.

"Wugazi is a labor of love by Cecil Otter & Swiss Andy. A year’s worth of cutting up every imaginable Fugazi record and trying out every Wu-Tang acapella they could get their hands on, resulted in Wugazi: 13 Chambers (a must listen for anyone who even looked at a skateboard in the 90’s).

Cecil Otter is an emcee & producer, and one of the founding members of Doomtree. He has contributed to over a dozen records. His most recent full-length, Rebel Yellow, was re-released by Sage Francis for Strange Famous Records. He’s now recording his solo project, Porcelain Revolver.

Swiss Andy is a musician & producer residing in Minneapolis. He has been a contributor to several bands including The Millionth Word, Field Guide and The Swiss Army. He is currently working on a remix of Rebel Yellow.?"

too close to home...

SUTEKH HEXEN - "Trinity" x3CS

Now available for purchase from Zeitgeists Publishing. and also, preview some detailed assembly process HERE.
"Cassette compilation of American black noise plague, SUTEKH HEXEN.Featured here are all three demos, "Constellation", "Ritualistic" and "Alters" in an elaborate fold out box.

- 3 different colored pro-dubbed cassettes (black, gray and white) with a label-sticker on each of them, housed in a black on black printed paper shell.

- Inside the box there are 4 art pieces, 3 are showing a subtile evolution and the fourth is a photo printed on semi-transparent paper framed in a black heavy carton frame

- This all is housed in a heavy dark grey polished carbon type of carton.

- Sealed with a gold obi strip.

Edition of 47"

Sutekh Hexen West Coast 2011 tour // Seattle + San Diego flyers:

Testimonium Veritatis #01

A new large-format zine from Germany that "will not only focus on Black Metal musicians but rather feature graphic designers, writers and other artists addicted to the black flame in one way or another". I had the privilege to be featured in an in-depth interview for issue no.1 that is now available for purchase.


"The first issue is limited & handnumbered to 100 copies 
and contains interviews with:

Justin Bartlett
Devil (Nor)
Urfaust
Árstíðir lífsins
Kerbenok
Timo Kölling
Nucleus Torn
Clandestine Blaze
Skardus
Kevin Yuen /Viral Optic

All Interviews in english except the Timo Kölling.
The price will be 3,5 Euro (5,- with shipping included).
Mailorders can get in touch for wholesale.

to order write to: gnosis@hotmail.de

It will also be available from Van & Northern Heritage later.
Terratur Possessions (Nor), Masters Throne (Ger) and Astrum Tempestats (Ger) will carry copies too.
I'm running out of copies so try the mentioned mailorders please."


I still have a few extra issues if anybody who wants one missed out. Domestic inquiries ONLY due to the outrageous postage rates. These will ship in a USPS flat-rate mailer with some bonus items (stickers, CDrs and whatever I feel like throwing in that will fit. Feel free to get in touch: kevin at viraloptic dot com. 

.:A:. Son of Mourning ∞ .:B:. Will and Banishing

SUTEKH HEXEN - "Dæmons" 7"

...manifesting. side A: Haunting // side B: Haunted // Available from DEAD SECTION and now available domestically (until sold out) via. YOUTH ATTACK. Artwork by Si Clark. 

Here is a preview of the B side track "HAUNTING":

SUTEKH HEXEN - "Ordo Adversarial:Daemons:Shadows"

Forthcoming on FALL OF NATURE (AUS). CD-digipak design and illustrations by Stephen Wilson @BLACK UROBORUS and some words from the young progeny on the visuals here: "The inspiration for the artwork featured on the cover of "Ordo Adversarial:Daemons:Shadows" was inspired by unsettling fears and rampant paranoia present since my early childhood to now. The drawing is solely based on the notion that laughing shadows blanketed in darkness shift and change, coalescing into demons and deconstructing into shapeless horrors.  It's more or less a nod to that damn near constant unshakable anxiety riddled pit in my stomach that something is watching and hunting, making itself ever so vaguely known while mocking through fear."

FERMENTÆ: 062411 @Retox

It was an extremely successful, memorable and mystical evening thanks to PALE CHALICE, THEY ARE ALL DEAD and everybody involved with said event. A special thank you to Kevin Hobbs and Bryan Proteau @SFSLUDGE for the captures. 

.::LAST MINUTE SHOW TONIGHT::.

I am playing a solo set tonight @Retox Lounge with Pale Chalice and They Are All Dead // 628 20th st. (cross-streets 3rd/20th in Dogpatch)  // $5 // 21+ // fog and bass procession starts at 9PM

SUTEKH HEXEN - "Shadows"

Holy Terror Records presents:

a new 7" ep from

SUTEKH HEXEN

This record will be ltd to a total of 300 records.

100 Opaque Orange Vinyl (Pre-Order)

200 Black Vinyl

the vinyl is laser etched on the B-side with a half flap cover to reveal the etching of the groups logo.

this record will also feature an exclusive embroidered SUTEKH HEXEN patch.

this is a Graceboard early offer . . .

at the time of this post only 75 copies remain available

Pre-order a copy HERE.

The Flenser // new logo

flense [flɛns], flench [flɛntʃ], flinch [flɪntʃ]

vb

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Fishing) (tr) to strip (a whale, seal, etc.) of (its blubber or skin)

[from Danish flense; related to Dutch flensen]

flenser , flencher, flincher n

New identity for local imprint the Flenser. 

Check them out HERE.

Mamiffer, HOLC, Locrian & GATES // print design

Ltd. print design that will be available @said event // Mamiffer • HOLC • Locrian • GATES

the final frontier

Pardon the shitty cell phone pics.

"Edtion: 250 (125 classic black, 125 pink with mint green splatter), insert. Since 2006, everything Servile Sect has released is sold out, minus the few remaining copies of last year's "Realms Of The Queen", which we have secured and are offering to ALL preorders of "TRVTH". Preorders will get a free copy of the 2010 Servile Sect masterwork "Realms Of The Queen" CD along with their order.

$15"

Handmade Birds Store

Sutekh Hexen @Retox 06/04/11

footage via. Roseman

SH x3CS

via. Jansen:

"Keep Your Hands" now available @Aquarius Records

Show Demian some love HERE, check out Debacle Records  and visit AQ: one of my favorite record stores HERE.

MAY/JUNE

Thank You: K. Utech, A. Connors, N. Clement & L. Ranker, J. T. Tuite and D. Hellion. 
You guys Rule.