Der Weg Einer Freiheit album, Xasthur Wooden Box, Agalloch Tour

Ladies and Gentlemen,
it’s been a while since our last offcial news…
Viva Hate Records has still been quite active.

1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit finished recording, album in june, new merch

2. Xasthur – The Wooden Box artwork, new shirt.

3. Agalloch to hit the road…


1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit finished recording, album in june, new merch

We are happy to announce DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT’s new album to be released in late june of 2012.

The band finished recording and is currently working on the album’s mastering.
Due to this we have a complete new Shirt design LICHTMENSCH and Zip hoodie of the  TREE design for you available:

Don’t miss out the band’s easter shows:
April 6th Munich, Backstage (w/ The Vision Bleak, Secrets Of The Moon, etc.)
April 7“ Leipzig, Conne Island


2. Xasthur – The Wooden Box artwork, new shirt

Finally the Xasthur Wooden Box is taking shape.


The Box now contains a total of 9 LPs/2xLPs, a total of 16 LPs.
The result of all sticked together ist one big painting by THORNY THOUGHTS.

We also do have a new shirt design available, made by THORNY THOUGHTS .

3. Agalloch to hit the road.

Don’t miss out the upcoming AGALLOCH European Tour. The band will also participate at the mighty ROADBURN!


03.04.2012 – BEL, Antwerp
04.04.2012 – GER, Hamburg
05.04.2012 – DEN, Copenhagen
07.04.2012 – FIN, Helsinki
08.04.2012 – SWE, Gothenburg
09.04.2012 – DEN, Oberhausen
10.04.2012 – FRA, Paris
11.04.2012 – GBR, London
14.04.2012 – SUI, Dietikon
15.04.2012 – ITA, Retorbido
16.04.2012 – AUT, Vienna
17.04.2012 – CZE, Prague



1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit iTunes downloads, new track streamed, Summer Breeze knocking /// Revolver/Midheaven and Centurs Media US store and distribution

1.       Der Weg Einer Freiheit iTunes downloads now available, a new track streamed review and ltd. Prints, Summer Breeze knocking on the door
2.       Revolver/Midheaven and Centurs Media US store and distribution


1.       Der Weg Einer Freiheit iTunes downloads now available, a new track streamed review and ltd. Prints, Summer Breeze knocking on the door

First of all – DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT just put a new track online: INGRIMM

You can now download both Der Weg Einer Freiheit releases at iTunes and all other online stores.
Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie

Der Weg Einer Freiheit – S/T

Also we are thrilled on the feedback such as Powermetal.de (10/10) and would happily like to inform about the limited Der Weg Einer Freiheit prints which are exclusively available through the band’s homepage. They only have a bunch of them left – so hurry up.

AND don’t miss out DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT’s upcoming shows such as the famous SUMMER BREEZE.


2.       Revolver/Midheaven and Centurs Media US store and distribution

We are very glad that we could find two partners who are distributing our titles and offering our exclusive material in the USA.

At CMDistro you will be able to get your hands on our very ltd. and exclusive mailorder only titles.

CLICK HERE

Revolver/Midheaven are distributing all our titles.
On this way we hope we can help you getting our titles cheaper since shipping worldwide is becoming more and more expensive.

Last but not least. Our warehouse and office is soon moving so we need space.

Which means that in the next weeks there will be some VERY limited material available, testpressings, etc….
Watch out.


out now!!!! Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie // Xasthur – Portal Of Sorrow

Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie ltd.2000 Digi Pack

We are very happy to have this CD out now – the ltd.100 version of the Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie gatefold LP was sold out within less than two weeks.

Don’t miss out the band at this year’s festivals:
August 19, 2011 GER Summer Breeze Open Air
August 20, 2011 GER Barther Metal Open Air
September 2, 2011 GER Wolfszeit Festival
September 3, 2011 AT Escape Metalcorner Wien w/ Warcult, Obsidian Chamber, Hag


Xasthur – Portal Of Sorrow Digi Pack CD

Don’t miss out Xasthur’s black box version of the Portal Of Sorrow album:

- ltd. 500 (first 150 copies on white vinyl)
– handmade black box with a massive piece as inlay
– the PoS album on alternate artwork
– the never before releases vinyl version of the Orosius split CD

click here to get your copy – also we are still in the process to set up an USA store where you are going to be able to get all our releases, incl. exclsuive material.


DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT – “Agonie” full stream online now!

Germany’s Black Metal outfit DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT is close to have their second release „AGONIE“ out. It hits street on July 1st.

Meanwhile the band launched a player containing the ENTIRE „AGONIE“ EP. This player is going to be on air for about 7 days: http://www.derwegeinerfreiheit.de

Tracklist:

01. Der Stille Fluss
02. Ingrimm
03. Ana
04. Die Welt In Mir
05. Posthum


Check out the band’s special bundles and exclusive shirt designs at Greenhell, Black Ape and their own shop along with some VERY beautiful limited silkscreen prints.

And if that is not enough, it’s only 1 ½ months left till the band is going to appear at Germany’s mighty SUMMER BREEZE FESTIVAL.

Press statements:
„DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT bestätigen ihren Status als das neue Flaggschiff des deutschen Black Metal“
(Thomas Sonder, METAL HAMMER GERMANY)

„German black metal is due another success story, which is certain to be provided by AGONIE. “
(Nathan Birk, ZERO TOLERANCE UK)

„DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT haben sich nicht nur gekonnt weiterentwickelt, sondern haben die Spitze im deutschsprachigen Black Metal fest ins Visier genommen.“
(Andreas Schulz, MUSIKREVIEWS.DE)


Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Xasthur preorder starts now!

You can now preorder the following bundles:

1. Xasthur – Portal Of Sorrow 7”/CD black box ltd.150 white vinyl

This box is a blackened handmade and hand numbered box with
-    thick and heavy inlay
-    the Portal Of Sorrow CD with alternate label layout
-    a 7” with the tracks of the Orosius split CD releases ages ago / on white vinyl ltd.150
-    you  can also add an EXCLUSIVE white long longsleeve which is only going to be available along with the black box


Xasthur – Portal Of Sorrow 7”/CD black box ltd.350 black vinyl

This box is a blackened handmade and hand numbered box with
-    thick and heavy inlay
-    the Portal Of Sorrow CD with alternate label layout
-    a 7” with the tracks of the Orosius split CD releases ages ago / on black vinyl ltd.350
-    you  can also add an EXCLUSIVE white long longsleeve which is only going to be available along with the black box

CLICK HERE to buy your copy


2. Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie preorder
You can order the forthcoming AGONIE release at different places:

The band’s own shop:

-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie CD w/ album shirt design
-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie LP ltd.100 version w/album shirt design
-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie LP ltd.400 version w/album shirt


Greenhell Records (official Viva Hate store):

-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie CD w/ exclusive LONGSLEEVE
-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie LP ltd.100 version w/ exclusive LONGSLEEVE
-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie LP ltd.400 version w/ exclusive LONGSLEEVE


Black Ape:

-    Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Agonie CD w/ EXCLUSIVE Black „Ape-shirt design“


Der Weg Einer Freiheit first track online // Xasthur graphic…

1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit first’s track online
2. Xasthur 7″/CD Boxgraphic


1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit’s first track online

So finally on the band’s new homepage you can listen to the first track “DER STILLE FLUSS” of the upcoming “AGONIE” EP.
It is their opener track and one of the two longer songs of the EP, so we think you will get quite a good impression on the new sound. Enjoy!

‘AGONIE’ will be available as limited digipak CD (2000 copies) and limited vinyl edition (100/400 copies).
Worldwide preorders through the official band-shop will start next Tuesday on June, 14th and we will have some exclusive ‘AGONIE’ T-shirt bundles up at Green Hell, Black Ape and maybe some other stores.


2. Xasthur 7″/CD Boxgraphic

The preorder for the upcoming “Portal Of Sorrow” Digi Pack is coming closer…here’s a short gallery of what the “PORTAL OF SORROW” box looks like:

pressing info:
150 copies on white vinyl (the CD has an alternate blackened CD label)
450 copies on black vinyl (the CD has an alternate blackened CD label)

We are going to offer them to you with an exclusive WHITE Xasthur longsleeve only available along with the box.
This box is going to be available through GREENHELL and through another US store… we keep you posted.


Der Weg Einer Freiheit Cover, Tracklist // Xasthur ltd.7″/CD boxset pics

1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit Cover, Tracklist
2. Xasthur ltd.7″/CD boxset pics

1. Der Weg Einer Freiheit Cover, Tracklist
As previously announced Der Weg Einer Freiheit have a new EP coming this summer! It is entitled ‘Agonie’ and will be released on July 1st.
There will be some special pre-order packages for you. Also Der Weg Einer Freiheit is going to launch a new store with some very nice items soon and now officially launched www.derwegeinerfreiheit.de
We are presenting you the cover and tracklist (containing a short cover version of Erik Satie):

TRACKLIST:

1. Der Stille Fluss
2. Ingrimm
3. Ana
4. Die Welt In Mir
5. Posthum

With these news, however, we also have to inform you that the band’s drummer Christian had to leave the band shortly after the recordings to ‘Agonie’
Because of major time problems with his studies, job and other projects. We wish him nothing but the best, of course!
Though, the have found a new man behind the drums quite quickly: his name is Tobias S. and he will play the upcoming summer festivals with DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT.

The first new song of the EP and further information are coming within the next two weeks!”


2. Xasthur ltd.7″/CD boxset pics
Here are some pictures of the manufacturing of the LIMITED 7″/CD “Portal Of Sorrow” boxset…


Imaad Wasif – ltd. 200 double CD pictures (The Voidist/Strange Hexes)


Xasthur – The Wooden Box // Portal Of Sorrow…


The Xasthur Wooden Box is somewhere on the horizon to be out in 2011… meanwhile we would like to announce the albums and EPs that are going to be part of this monster:

-Defective Epitaph
-Subliminal Genocide
-To Violate The Oblivious
-Telepathic With The Deceased
-Funeral Of Being
-Nocturnal Poisoning
-Songs from the Nortt split LP and Leviathan split LP (both on one)
-Suicide In Dark Serenity
-Songs Angra Mainyu split LP and Acid Enema split (both on one)

PLUS
-2xLP of 12 UNRELEASED SONGS

This is a total of 17(!!!!!!) LPs in one wooden box with measures you probably have never seen before!

We will keep you posted about any further steps.

The ltd. 7”/CD blackened box of the Portal Of Sorrow album is taking shape and we are getting new Xasthur merchandise.
The regular Digi Pack Version contains 2 bonus songs including one UNRELEASED SONG…

We are currently trying to work on an official US Viva Hate store offering our stuff to avoid high shipping rates of boxes, etc.


Ruin – Half Skull release show, free download // Imaad Wasif LIMITED 200 CD set…

1.    Ruin  – Half Skull RELEASE show Thursday, April 14th at the VOLKSBUEHNE THEATRE, Berlin // free download
2.    Imaad Wasif “LIMITED 200” 2xCD now available at Greenhell // Tour starts now


1.    Ruin  – Half Skull RELEASE show Thursday, April 14th at the VOLKSBUEHNE  THEATRE, Berlin // free download

Tomorrow RUIN is celebrating their release “Half Skull” at the VOLKSBUEHNE THEATRE, Berlin, please check out their trailer.


On top we have something special for you… here’s a free download of RUIN’s performance with ATTILA (Mayhem) at the Berghain in fall 2010.

CLICH HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Use this download code: 1af05cb3234k


2.    Imaad Wasif “LIMITED 200” 2xCD now available at Greenhell // Tour starts now
You’re now able to order Imaad Wasif’s handmade 2xCD LIMITED 200 edition exclusively at Greenhell.

It contains both albums “The Voidist” and “Strange Hexes”. The packaging is a beautiful piece art, completely handmade. It’s  a gatefold cover with special inner sleeves.

BUY HERE

Meanwhile Imaad Wasif is on tour in Europe and proud being guest at this year’s ROADBURN  and FRICTION FEST:
15-04-2011 Merleyn Nijmegen Netherlands
16-04-2011 Roadburn Festival Tilburg Netherlands
17-04-2011 Patronaat Haarlem Netherlands
18-04-2011 Trix Antwerp Belgium
19-04-2011 Gebaeude 9 Koln Germany
20-04-2011 Gleis 22 Munster Germany
21-04-2011 Friction Festival Berlin Germany
22-04-2011 Beatpol Dresden Germany
23-04-2011 Easter Dude Fest Karlsruhe Germany
24-04-2011 Pacrock Pont-A-Celles Belgium early show
24-04-2011 Aralunaires Arlon Belgium late show
26-04-2011 Clandestino Faenza Italy
27-04-2011 Onirica Parma Italy
28-04-2011 Queen Kong Club Neuchatel Switzerland
29-04-2011 Ebullition Bulle Switzerland
30-04-2011 Mix’Art Myrys Toulouse France
01-05-2011 La Nef Angouleme France
02-05-2011 Le Klub Paris France