Canada's Parhelion first full length album "Midnight Sun" is a collection of sonic reflections on the natural geography and harsh climate of the arctic terrain. Perhaps more so, it is also a meditation on the sacred quality of this mysterious land and man's relationship to it. Inspired both by the physical beauty as well as the mystic spirit which shrouds the northern landscapes, the album is the culmination of several years of studio experimentation and sound exploration. Blending guitar drones, icy synth pads and environmental sounds, "Midnight Sun" attempts to convey the solemn spirit of awe and reverence for the great white north through the use of sound and texture.

Edition of 1000 copies in 6 panel Digipack.
12 Tracks. Running Time 60:00

Parhelion - Echoes From A Restless Sea- Excerpt

This track comes from "Dark Litanies of Terra" album. The album is a set of seven priestly chantings dedicated to planet Earth, the cradle of Humanity. Full album download at Bandcamp: https://monasteriumimperi.bandcamp.com/album/dark-litanies-of-terra

Deep bassy monastic vocals coming from the enormous Cathedrals spread the message of Deliverance and Truth. The gregorian chants transmit the distant atmosphere of dark future - the gothic worlds of Man are in peril, and the lodge-masters seek to unify the fallen cults in the name of Pax Imperatoris. Immense and ancient giant statues, once a display of might and glory, now stand dilapidated upon the grey skies, awaiting the repentance of the ones who strayed from the Holy path of Eternal Providence. At the forgotten Monastery, the dominus-priest gathers his disciples to await the dawning of the red moon.

This album is partially and indirectly inspired by the fascinating Warhammer 40,000 universe and lore.

Dark Litanies of Terra

Monasterium Imperi  - Fratres

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The Classic Dark Ambient Masterpiece Reissued as Double LP & CD

Originally released in 1999, Sephiroth’s "Cathedron" remains a landmark in the dark ambient and tribal industrial genres. Now, this long-time classic returns in a stunning double LP and CD reissue, offering both longtime fans and new listeners the chance to experience its immersive depths like never before.

Created in the early 90's by Ulf Söderberg, Sephiroth was born from a profound fascination with myths, rituals, and ancient monuments left behind by lost civilizations. Inspired by the works of Graeme Revell, Lustmord, and Nurse With Wound, the album unfolds as an auditory journey through the inexorable passage of time, evoking images of sunken cities, fallen towers, and overgrown ruins swallowed by nature’s relentless grasp. Dark, eerie soundscapes, ritualistic percussion, and field recordings from Cairo, Iceland, and the Nordic wilderness converge to form an unforgettable sonic experience.

This new edition brings the album to life in its most immersive format yet, with bonus material and expanded packaging that pays homage to its legacy. A must-have for any dark ambient collection, this reissue cements Cathedron as an essential masterpiece of the genre.

CD edition of 300 copies in 6 panel digisleeve. 7 Tracks. Running Time 54:14
2LP edition, 100 copies on Marbled Vinyl, 200 copies on black vinyl, in gatefold sleeve. 7 Tracks. Running Time 54:14

Sephiroth - R'lyhe - Excerpt

Dark Ambient with influences from the vast corners of the earth combining ritualistic elements, fine texture work, throat singing and live viola. A multifaceted album that will attract those in search of a multilayered dark ambient experience with classical influences. 

Full Album

Enmarta - Nekrosis

Enmarta - Aesthetics

3 veteran producers in the genre, Apocryphos, Kammarheit & Atrium Carceri, collaborate on this behemoth of an album. Each utilizing each others strengths to bring forth a dark and emotional ride through distant memories. 

Onyx is a soundscape journey related to the reflection of dispirited memories and obscure sorrows felt by mankind. With the multitude of techniques used by each artist, it also reflects the rich history of the dark ambient genre and how it has progressed through the decades. 

The signature analogue darkness of gargantuan caves of Kammarheit is combined with the sacral and emotional layering of Apocryphos and the rhytmical bass throbbing and isolated pianos of Atrium Carceri. 

This album was created by cross linking 3 studios in Oregon (US), Pennsylvania (US) and Umeå(Sweden). It took over 3800 lines of studio notes to finalize the album. 

Apocryphos, Kammarheit, Atrium Carceri - Aphotic

Cathedron

Dark Father

"Procession" heralds the reawakening of the acclaimed swedish dark ambient project Desiderii Marginis, an album that sounds at the same time warmingly familiar and inspiringly new. While Desiderii Marginis is perhaps not as prolific as some other acts, it's "quality over quantity" motto always makes it well worth the wait and this is certainly no exception. The eight pieces that make up this new album stand firmly on their own, and yet form an even more remarkable whole. Johan Levin envokes a grand soundscape, beneath the faded remnants of the celestial spheres where timbres have space to grow, evolve and reflect off each other, a sombre, melancholic thoughtfullness, a calm to dwell in, and long back to. The atmosphere of the album is not that of solid darkness, or an abyss opening beneath you, but rather a wintery pale, grey dusk casting long, sweeping shadows. A haze that makes you uncertain if it’s really getting lighter or darker. We're honored to welcome Johan Levin's long standing project to the ever expanding Cyclic Law family.
Edition of 1000 copies in 6 panel Digipack. 8 Tracks. Running Time 51:.40

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