Nightside Records: Releases & Updates

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NIGHTSIDE RECORDS - Official releases and updates topic

Nightside Records aims to act as a point of convergence for artists driven by high aesthetics, strong creative visions and with an emphasis on unconventional or unique atmospheres.

We focus to offer a first-rate experience, in which artist's musical content, vision and aesthetics will be reflected in premium physical products. Although the label is inclined towards extreme metal, Nightside Records is not binding itself to any musical boundaries or categorizations. We are not looking for a specific genre, but rather for an experience.

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NR 001 ELFFOR - Where the Damned Dwells CD / Digital

"Where the Damned Dwells" is an incredible journey through dark, mystical realms, showcasing Eöl's masterful ability to create evocative and spellbinding music. Arguably one of ELFFOR's finest works to date, this album captures the essence of atmospheric black metal and ambient music, making it a standout in the band's extensive discography.

4-panel Digipack CD with 8-page folded booklet.
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NR 002 ELFFOR - The Wintery Warrior Spirit CD / Digital

ELFFOR returns with an ambient/Dungeon Synth masterpiece, "Wintery Warrior Spirit". This album dives deep into the icy realms of atmospheric soundscapes and ambiances, offering a tribute to the cold and evoking a profound sense of timelessness.

4-panel Digipack CD.
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NR 003 ELFFOR - The Black Sentinel CD / Digital

"The Black Sentinel" weaves dark, immersive soundscapes that transport listeners to misty forests and lands filled with ancient legends and heroic tales. Eöl perfectly balances traditional black metal intensity with symphonic and hypnotic passages, capturing the essence of epic, atmospheric black metal.

6-panel Digipack CD.
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NR 004 CASTLE ZAGYX / ELFFOR - Ungodly Mysteries CD / Digital

Prepare to be enthralled by "Ungodly Mysteries", a split album showcasing the powerful collaboration between CASTLE ZAGYX and ELFFOR. A masterful blend of haunting and hypnotic atmospheres, immersive textures, and otherworldly soundscapes, elevating both artists' work to new heights. Each composition is meticulously crafted, creating a rich and foreboding sonic landscape filled with eerie ambiances that evoke vivid imagery.

The synergy between CASTLE ZAGYX and ELFFOR is seamless, with both artists complementing each other's styles while maintaining their unique identities.

4-panel Digipack CD.
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NR 005 ELFFOR - Medieval Cults of Heresy CD / Digital

Following the highly acclaimed "The Black Sentinel" earlier this year, which mesmerized fans with a skilful blend of aggression and hypnotic synths, the prolific artist presents his 25th album, "Medieval Cults of Heresy". This new opus delves deep into dungeon synth and dark ambient arcane, setting a sombre and occult tone from the opening track. ELFFOR delivers an album that is both immersive and evocative, filled with ethereal melodies and eerie soundscapes.

4-panel Digipack CD.
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NR 006 AEON Winds - And Night Shall Have Dominion CD / Digital

After 10 years, "And Night Shall Have Dominion" is finally reissued with stunning new graphics. Completely and properly remastered, this 2024 version includes five unreleased bonus tracks, featuring covers of Enslaved and Emperor. AEON WINDS, a household name in the underground black metal scene, needs no introduction. Known for their ferocious black metal with symphonic elements, this opus delivers a well-balanced mix of ethereal atmospheres and raw aggression, creating an intense musical experience.

6-panel Digipack CD, with 12-page booklet.
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NR 007 Elffor - The Crescent Moon Palace CD / Digital

Medieval black metal majesty, featuring soaring anthems of resonant and melodic soundscapes. True to his epic style, ELFFOR delivers dynamic and melodic black metal complemented by haunting orchestral keyboards. However, instead of relying solely on a gradual build-up of intensity, Eöl has chosen a more aggressive approach. His music is sprinkled with breaks and rapid changes in atmosphere, oscillating between furious and symphonic passages, with occasional dissonant keyboards. This creates a maze of emotions that is both foreboding and captivating.

6-panel Digipack CD.
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NR 008 ELFFOR - Temple of the Dead CD / Digital

"Temple of the Dead" immerses you in a mystical, medieval atmosphere. Spellbinding keyboard layers and hypnotic passages weave an immersive sonic tapestry, gradually building in intensity until culminating in a symphony where chivalry, heroism, fear, and darkness harmonize themselves in a haunting equilibrium. Seamlessly blending melodic and atmospheric elements, this album takes you on an unforgettable journey.

4-panel Digipack CD.
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Melodic black metal one-man band Sturmwächter will release their debut album "Klagelieder" via Nightside Records on CD, and digital on November 29th.

Sturmwächter is the latest creation from German black metal visionary Erech Leleth, renowned for his work with acclaimed projects like Ancient Mastery, Bergfried, Narzissus, and several others. This project delves into the raw, melancholic depths of black metal, enriched by haunting medieval undertones and an atmosphere both dense and chilling. Deeply rooted in German romanticism, "Klagelieder" evokes an inward journey through dark woods, castle ruins, and shattered hopes and dreams, capturing a tale of longing, forgotten days, and a deeply introspective yearning.

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NR 009 STURMWÄCHTER - Klagelieder CD / Digital

STURMWÄCHTER, the new project from renowned German black metal artist Erech Leleth, emerges as a new flagbearer within the atmospheric black metal scene. Formed in Austria in 2024, and drawing on his experience with Ancient Mastery, Bergfried, and Narzissus, this endeavor blends raw, melodic black metal with medieval influences. Rooted deeply in German Romanticism, STURMWÄCHTER evokes a world of melancholic atmospheres and poignant longing. The debut album, "Klagelieder", tells a tale of yearning for lost days, weaving dark introspection with emotional depth. The music conjures images of shadowed forests, ruined castles, and shattered dreams, reflecting on the tragic passage of time and the sorrow of forgotten pasts.

Collector's Edition in 4-panel Digipack with 8-page booklet.
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