Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun?
Sixsixsix Music is 4 months old this week, so it’s time
for a little overview of what’s been happening the past few months.
The hardest part of all is getting reviews. I ran a
webzine for just under 10 years, so I know what it’s like trying to get reviews
done when you’re snowed under. But these days, unless you are willing to spend
a fortune on cds and postage, you will struggle to get reviews. I’ve had more
rejections the past few months than I’ve had hangovers. Yes, that many!
But on a positive note, the reviews I have received have
almost all been very good. The only 2 average reviews have been from the same
website. So I’m guessing the reviewer just doesn’t get Extreme Metal as they’ve
given some awful pirate crap top marks.
So my sincerest thanks to all those reviewers that have
given my releases good reviews
Here’s what’s coming out in the next few months
Skiddaw - Skiddaw
EP
The cd version is out and there will be a tape version at
the end of August. There will also be a limited edition coloured tape version –
just 10 copies. More details on that closer to the release date.
Metal Forces
gave the EP an amazing review, which you can read here:
Wonderbox Metal
said:
Skiddaw have an energetic and enticing sound that’s
bleak, windswept and icy; just how Black Metal should be
Black Phoenix
Rising
With this EP Skiddaw have announced their arrival onto
the UK scene in a pretty spectacular fashion
Brutalism
Skiddaw then are an impressive proposition if their
opening demo offering is anything to go by!
Dutch Metal Maniac
Skiddaw is a band to follow in the future, I think they
could be great in the black metal scene
Soundscape Mag
… the foundations are definitely there for this band to
become a force to be reckoned with in the British black metal scene
Baalberith -
Apparition Of Skulls
It’s available as a download now and the cd and tape
versions will be out in 2 to 3 weeks.
Again, there will be a limited edition tape version. And
a patch and badge will be available too.
Once again, another great review from Metal Forces
There is something extremely exciting about this volatile
record and I really don’t know where the true magic lies, but as a unit
Baalberith has created some excellent, raging and above all grotesque black
metal that is sure to evolve into a completely different monster next time
round.
Black Phoenix
Rising
Make no mistake though, this is a black metal album
through and through, yet Baalberith can adopt a number of different styles yet
still make it sound like raw black metal.
Blog Of Northern
Darkness
“Quest for Satan” hooks you faster than smack and rather
than sounding cliched and tired, Baalberith energize their deeply Satanic
outpourings through raw thunderous black metal, a relentless tirade of
hostility and a savage wall of noise!
Dutch Metal Maniac
… go listen to this release. It will blow your mind!
The Meads Of
Asphodel - The Middle Ages
A download only compilation album. It’s available via
Bandcamp, as well as iTunes, Amazon etc…
The Middle Ages charts The Meads Of Asphodel from album
number two, 2003’s Exhuming the Grave of Yeshua up until they signed to
Candlelight Records in 2010.
Lords of Metal
… as a historical document it’s actually really nice.
Metal Rules
Although the band’s earlier works are certainly not to be
missed, nor is this compilation, which charts the years from 2003 through to 2010
and serves a purpose as one of black metal’s most essential compilations.
Black Phoenix
Rising
For the price you’re going to pay on Bandcamp though it’s
still a great investment for both existing fans and newcomers alike, as well as
being the perfect invitation to discover one of the UK’s most underrated bands
and one of metal’s best kept secrets.
This is the release that’s a little bit different for the
label. I love dark ambient music, so it was great to get HaatE on-board.
HaatE - … As The
Moon Painted Her Grief
Cd and tape versions are being prepared right now. We’re
just finishing the artwork. So release date for both, will be about September 1st.
Download version is available via Bandcamp. And I’ve just received a bonus
track which will only be available via the tape version.
You can read an interview with the band here:
Dark Underground Zine
In my
opinion HaatE are
a very great
sounding dark ambient
project and if
you are a fan of
this musical genre,
you should check
out this ep
Wonderbox Metal
And do you know what? The more I listen to it the more I
like it. It’s shockingly good.
For Black Metal fans who don’t always need the Metal
part.
The Wolves Of
Avalon - Boudicca’s Last Stand
It’s not been an easy ride with The Wolves. First of all,
the album was a month late and then it was offered on a multitude of Russian
download sites, which resulting in the band requesting the album be removed
from Bandcamp.
On The positive side, nearly all of the reviews have been
outstanding. Especially the review from Black
Phoenix Rising, which gave the album 10 out of 10
http://blackphoenixrising.freeforums.org/the-wolves-of-avalon-boudicca-s-last-stand-album-t1855.html
Wonderbox Metal
Final thoughts? Fantastic album. This is a contender for
the Album of the Year slot.
Heavy Metal Saloon
… the material here ranges from great to sheer
brilliance. The highlights are too many to mention. This is one of the first
pagan or folky-influenced records (that isn't written by Rotting Christ) in
absolutely ages that I can really devour
Metal Horizons
This is for the true folk fans, the fantasy fanatics, the
dreamers of a day that has long passed. The impressive array of instruments
really add to the atmosphere, flutes, mandolins, violins, cellos and accordions
all add to the feeling that this album has taken you back in time.
And here’s an interview for you to view
There are features coming up in both Zero Tolerance and
Terrorizer too.
You can buy a download of the album via iTunes, Amazon
etc… and if you want a physical copy of the album, email Godreah Records
at: godreah@ntlworld.com
In Metal We Trust
This is a download only compilation of 11 underground
bands. You can get the album via Bandcamp as a Name Your Price album
Helvete - Confederacy
Of Hatred
This album is being put together right now. It’s a Black
Metal compilation and will be available for free via Bandcamp from September 1st
Bands confirmed so far are:
Baalberith (UK)
Capgrass (Argentina)
Chiral (Italy)
Corruptor Ignis (Gibraltar)
Krajiny Hmly (Slovakia)
Nox Aeternum (USA)
Paimonia (Serbia)
Penumbra (Colombia)
Secrati (Belgium)
Skiddaw (UK)
Solar Deity (India)
Uburen (Norway)
The line-up will be completed in the next few days. Keep
an eye out on my Facebook page for more details in the coming weeks
I will have an announcement of a new signing in the next
week or so. It’s a South American Black Metal band and I’ll be re-issuing 2
demos + an album. I’m just sorting everything out right now.
And that’s just about it.
Here are all the links you need to keep up-to-date with
the label.
Facebook is constantly updated and sixsixsixmusic.com is
updated every one to two weeks. And this blog is normally updated every Sunday.
The Big Cartel shop will be expanded once all the new
releases are out in a couple of weeks time
Sixsixsix Music
E-mail: steve@sixsixsixmusic.com
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