“Ravenous Solemnity” 2xLP/digital out on 10/2/14, exclusively streaming @ Invisible Oranges. Preorder now!
The album will be released next Monday (10th of Feb.) via 7 Degrees Records and Handshake Inc. as a double gatefold LP pressed on 180g heavy wax. It will be also available as a digital download from our Bandcamp site for a reasonable fee, also including as a bonus track our cover to DISCHARGE’s “The Blood Runs Red” (as appeared in “DISCHARGE Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing: The CVLT Nation Sessions”).
You can pre-order using one of the following options:
- via our Bandcamp site (physical+digital): slightly more expensive but includes an instant lossless download to be redeemed next Monday upon release (and in the meantime you will have download access to album teaser “There Is A Color”).
- from the Dephosphorus/Blastbeat Mailmurder paypal store (physical, includes download code): only the physical version, provides registered shipping options, slightly cheaper but doesn’t include an instant download. A download code is provided within the record though, so you will be able to redeem it upon reception of the physical item.
- by dropping us an email at bodybag666 [at] gmail.com (Greek residents should use that option for cheaper postage rates).
- from our labels 7 Degrees Records and Handshake Inc. Our North American friends should (pre-) order from Handshake Inc. who will provide for the first time proper distribution in the continent.
The wax specifications:
- 180-gram vinyl pressed at 45 R.P.M.
- Sturdy gatefold cover printed on reverse board 3000gsm paper, black inner sleeves.
- Comes in protective plastic overbag.
- Includes download code.
Please find below the press release.
Bundling all things extreme and heavy into a unique, coherent music style known as astrogrind, and endorsing a cosmic, mind expanding concept with the associated aesthetics, Dephosphorus are a creative force on the edge of the contemporary music scene.
Maintaining since 2011 and the now classic “Axiom” mini-LP high standards and a consistent discographic presence, they have been graced with the enthusiastic support of a cult following comprised of eclectic music lovers from all over the globe.
“Ravenous Solemnity”, the 2nd full-length album succeeding to 2012’s critically and fan acclaimed “Night Sky Transform”, marks a milestone for the band. The addition behind the drum kit of John Votsis, one the most talented and dedicated musicians of the local Greek scene, has been instrumental in making of this dense, 43-minute-long odyssey Dephosphorus’ most intense and majestic effort to date.
Illustrated once again with stunning artwork by analog visionaries and friends Viral Graphics, packaged as a glorious gatefold double LP pressed on 180g heavy wax by the good care of the band’s allies and vinyl specialists 7 Degrees Records in cooperation with Handshake Inc., the latter providing for the first time North American distribution for the band, “Ravenous Solemnity” is destined to be a classic gem in any extreme audiophile’s record collection. A digital version is available for a reasonable fee from the band’s Bandcamp page, while a cassette and possibly a CD edition will follow at some point.
With Dephosphorus’ personnel being split between Greece and Sweden, the band is still not planning any live shows but it remains more dedicated than ever in challenging themselves and the underground audience. A collaborative split-LP effort with excellent Finnish comrades Haapoja approaches completion and will be released later this year.
DEPHOSPHORUS Discography:
- 2011: “Axiom” mini-LP @ 7 Degrees Records
- 2012: split-7”EP with WAKE (CA) @ 7 Degrees Records
- 2012: split-7”EP with GREAT FALLS (US) @ Hell Comes Home
- 2012: “Night Sky Transform” LP @ 7 Degrees Records
- 2013: V/A “Monomaniac vol.2/3” @ Blastbeat Mailmurder è contributed exclusive track “Unknown To Thee”
- 2014: V/A “The CVLT Nation Sessions: DISCHARGE’s seminal album Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing” è contributed “The Blood Runs Red”
- 2014: “Ravenous Solemnity” 2xLP @ 7 Degrees Records/Handshake Inc.
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“There Is A Color”: new track downloadable now!
There is a color,
yet unseen.There is a sea unsailed.
There is a sky,
bursting
awaiting to explode.There is an essence,
yet uncharted.
There is a soil untrod.
There is a sound,
yet unheard.
A function unthought of.There is a Void,
yet unperceived.
A Vacuum Invisible.
There is a color,
Slowly morphing.
A chasm unexplored.There is a colour,
yet unseen.
Credits:
- guitars/bass: Thanos Mantas, vocals: Panos Agoros, drums: John Votsis
- music by Thanos Mantas
- lyrics by Tolis Yovanitis
Good Reads: Intergalactic Planetary, Planetary Intergalactic a.k.a. Dephosphorus vs. Philip K.Dick [via Grind&Punishment]
Monomaniac vol.2/3 compilation LP feat. DEPHOSPHORUS out now!
The wait is over, Monomaniac vol.2/3 LP is out now!
The specifications of the vinyl:
— Black 12″ vinyl (140g).
— Pressed at 45 R.P.M. for maximum sound quality.
— Jackets printed on upgraded 300 gsm stock, coated paper, with 3mm spine.
— Ships in black inner sleeves and PVC overbags.
— In order to avoid seam splits during the transport, records ship in inner sleeves, outside jacket and all in PVC overbag.
You can purchase it using one of the options below. Please notice that you can save by ordering it bundled with Monomaniac vol.1 7″EP.
- By emailing us at bodybag666 [at] gmail.com (our greek friends should use that option in order to avoid paypal/bandcamp fees). You can also take a look to the Blastbeat Mailmurder distro in case you want to combine it with other items.
- Via our paypal store. Please email us if you want to combine multiple items!
- Via the Blastbeat Mailmurder bandcamp site. The rates are slightly higher due to the bandcamp fees but you can enjoy immediate lossless downloads!
A few words about DEPHOSPHORUS’ contribution. Our track is called “Unknown To Thee” and its lyrics are taken from Alexander Pope’s “An Essay Of Man” (1734):
All Nature is but Art, unknown to thee;
All chance, direction, which thou canst not see
All discord, harmony not understood,
All partial evil, universal good.
It is the first DEPHOSPHORUS recording to appear featuring our new drummer John Votsis, following the departure of our previous drummer and friend Nikos Megariotis due to an arm injury. Fellow scenester Draenzarth from the local black metal horde END, has contributed providing session bass.
Buy our merch from Bandcamp in order to enjoy immediate lossless downloads!
Except our paypal store, you now have the possibility to use Bandcamp to order our merchandise. The prices are a little bit higher (due to the fee charged by Bandcamp), but they all include immediate lossless downloads – even our t-shirt!
Gonzo Catatonic Doomhead (via Tiger Television)
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GONZO CATATONIC DOOMHEAD
A heretic capture of Copnehganen’s HEAVY DAYS IN DOOMTOWN
02.05.2013-05.05.2013
København, DENMARK
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Several years ago a few friends associated with Dephosphorus and Blastbeat Mailmurder/Productions started a music/tech blogzine which didn’t work out like we would have hoped to (most of the team faded at some point into silence and demotivation). As of today, one of the contributors and longtime comrade/friend, Pascal Cretain decided to post again! Read this fest report and share! Gonzo journalism at its finest!
3-page feature @ Metal Daze
Those of you who understand spanish should get their copy of Metal Daze magazine issue#4 (March 2013) right about now! It features a comprehensive 3-page feature with Dephosphorus.
The interview has been conducted by longtime supporter Mart Le Die from Modreg Records. All hails to him and to Walter, the mag’s chief editor!
Record Store Day Special Offer @ Hell Comes Home.
Hell Comes Home, the excellent Irish label which has released our split-7″EP with Great Falls as a part of their split series volume 1, has two great offers in order to celebrate the Record Store day.
Record Store Day Special Offer – 20% Off in our Online Shop
I don’t have any new or exclusive releases to offer for this year’s Record Store Day, but this shouldn’t hold us back from celebrating. So I’m more than happy to offer a 20% discount for all purchases in the online shop. This offer starts now and will last until the week-end is over. This is your chance to get a good deal on the Volume 1 Boxset.
Use the following coupon code at checkout : RCRD-STR-DY-13
Free Digital Download on Bandcamp
While I am at it I thought I may as well throw in a free download of the whole Volume 1 box set. That’s 24 bands, 24 songs of some the best loud and heavy music out there (according to me).
This offer will take place from now on until the week-end is over or the free downloads limit has been reached. Please, feel free to let your friends know. The more, the merrier!
Free digital download of Hell Comes Home Volume 1 Boxset
Enjoy!
Dephosphorus participating in forthcoming Monomaniac vol.2/3 comp.12″EP!!!
Monomaniac vol.2/3 is currently under the final phase of preparation. As we speak, mastering is being done by C.Sinclair of Diocletian/Witchrist fame, and Viral Graphics is designing the artwork and layout.
Brace yourselves by streaming right now the opening track, “Transmuting Rituals Of The Absolute” by WITCHRIST, introducing the band’s new vocalist!!!
There’s also been a change of plans concerning the format of the series. Still sticking to the original ~1 minute of music per band concept which is what the Monomaniac series are all about, we felt limited by seveninchers this time, and have therefore decided to opt for the appropriate format according to the needs and shape of each volume. So, instead of a double gatefold 7″, vol.2/3 will be a 12″EP spinning at 45 RPM.
Please find below the full line-up:
Witchrist (New Zealand),
Weregoat (US),
Mutant Supremacy (USA),
Dephosphorus (Greece),
Gods Of Chaos (Croatia),
End (Greece),
Burial Hordes (Greece),
Ravencult (Greece),
Progress Of Inhumanity (Greece),
Black Hole Of Calcutta (USA),
Dødsferd (Greece),
Nadiwrath (Greece),
Wake (Canada),
Nocturnal Vomit (Greece),
Νecrosadist (Cyprus/UK),
Omega Monolith (Greece),
Skullshitter (USA),
Haapoja (Finland),
Monomakh (Australia).
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