May 12, 2005

The German GEIST have released their debut album "Patina" on Solistitium Records past Monday. "Patina" combines the roughness of 90s northern Black Metal with some avantgarde and ambient influences. Sound samples can be obtained at www.the-geist-reich.de – if you’re ordering it directly from the band you will receive a signed copy. The CD sells for 11,50 Euro (Germany) or 14,00 Euro (foreign countries), including p&p. Contact: alboin@the-geist-reich.de

Holland’s Vic Records is back from the dead and with a busy schedule for the near future already. DECOLLATION, featuring both Deceiver guitar players Kristian Wahlin and Johan Osterberg (as well as a drummer and bassplayer) will record their album for them early next year. Besides that the label has signed the experimental Black Metal act TRANSCENDING BIZARRE from Greece, ANGELRUST from Ohio and TRIUMPH OF A DYING CULTURE. Furthermore they’re negotiating with 2 more bands from Stockholm. A website is currently being created and will be online soon. We’ll keep you posted!