"Cutting Edge Metal - Head Not Found Sampler"
From Metalion's liner-notes:
"When we finally managed to release 'The Just Law' by ALASTIS (HNF 001) in
March '93 it was an important step for us. We printed 1000 copies on vinyl
& we didn't make our money back. But it didn't matter, the point was to
release an album & trying to establish the label. After that it took about
1 year before the next release was out, the now legendary 'Sorrow' EP by
The 3rd And The Mortal! With that release we started a creative
relationship with Voices of Wonder to strengthen the label itself &
distribution. The goal with Head Not Found back then was the same as now:
to release music with soul, not caring so much for muscial trends. By
looking at the current roster of H.N.F. that is quite apparent.
"Many labels think that Head Not Found is solely a Black Metal label, but
that is not really the whole truth! Sure we had the pleasure of working
with the best bands in this genre (ULVER, GEHENNA, EMPEROR, etc.); H.N.F.
is more than that. we can go from ugly Black Metal like HEMLOCK to the
beautiful epic hymns of Forlorn & via the the far-out psychedelic masters
FIG LEAF. We just love the music! Sure a band like FIG LEAF can never
match ULVER in the sales department, but what the fuck, it's heavy
music!!!!! So there you have the point of doing this sampler; we realize
most people can not check out the complete H.N.F. catalog-- & thus this
sampler! To show the world what we are all about! You are holding in your
hands are H.N.F. past, present, & future!" - Metalion (12/12/97)
Head Not Found's best & brightest stars: Forlorn, Adorior, Ragnarok, Carpe
Tenebrum, Windir, Hemlock, Kvikksolvguttene, Atrox, Valhall, Fig Leaf,
Cybele, Paradigma, Twin Obscenity, Crest of Darkness, & Netherworld-- 15
solid Extreme Un
derground New Nordic Metal tracks for die-hard fans &
neophytes alike!
Imported from Norway (on Head Not Found!).
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BLACK LODGE
"Covet"
The beautifully etherial & dreamy female
vocals by Monica Pedersen are showcased for this atmospherically soaring
Norwegian Blackened Doom six-piece! Along with Theatre of Tragedy &
label-mates Paradigma (see their "Mare Veris" CD & "Skadi" MCD also on Head
Not Found), spearheading Norway's flourishing New Wave of Norwegian Gothic
Doom scene! Darkness & beauty fused with tragic melancholy & celestial
aspirations!
Imported from Norway (on Head Not Found!).
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PARADIGMA
"Mare Veris"
High-quality, atmospherically
excellent Norwegian Doom (full-length album!) retaining a more underground
Grindy approach for a sparkling combination of slow brutality plus etherial
dreaminess! Angelic soprano vocals by ZILLA (who sounds like a thinner
version of Theatre of Tragedy's Liv Christine), able to stay on key(!) with
the doomy melodies. Zilla's hallucinogenic & ghostly vocals are
reminiscent of Rose MacDowall's work with Church of Raism (& also with
Death In June, Current 93, Boyd Rice, etc.)-- positively spine-tingling!
Rich, guitar Grind similar to Thergothon or early Unholy are backed by
violins, keyboards, & fronted by 2 male vocals (bass & tenor) for an
amazing & fully DARK, dirge-y sound! Totally essential for all you
Death/GOTHIC-oriented DOOMsters! *(See also: Black Lodge & Theatre of
Tragedy for more New Wave of Norwegian Gothic Doom!)
Imported from Norway (on Head Not Found!).
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PAZUZU
"And All Was Silent"
Abigor and Summoning and Trifixion members!!
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PARADIGMA
"Skadi"
High-quality, atmospherically excellent
Norwegian Doom retaining a more underground Grindy approach for a sparkling
combination of slow brutality plus etherial dreaminess! Angelic soprano
vocals by Zilla (who sounds like a thinner version of Theatre of Tragedy's
Liv Christine), able to stay on key(!) with the doomy melodies. Zilla's
hallucinogenic & ghostly vocals are reminiscent of Rose (Death In June,
Current 93, Boyd Rice, etc.) MacDowall's work with Church of Raism--
positively spine-tingling! Rich, guitar Grind similar to Thergothon or
early Unholy are backed violins, keyboards, & fronted by 2 male vocals
(bass & tenor) for an amazing & fully DARK, dirge-y sound! Totally
essential for all you Death/GOTHIC-oriented DOOMsters!
Imported from Norway (on Head Not Found Records).
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