Breach - It's me god 2xLP

It's me god

The circle is now completed: Apocaplexy lastly releases Breach's 2nd full length 'It's me god' (1997) on vinyl. The one where the magic started to happen. I still know the moment when I discovered Breach: At a certain time, I began to check out some samplers to discover some "new" bands, and at some point, I was listening to that 'Cheap Shots III' Sampler of Burning Heart. My lameness got immediately healed, when 'Replenish The Empty' started to play. I felt like I found a diamond in the mud, a beast within a big bunch of Melodypunk, for which Burning Heart mostly stood for.
I fell in love with that band this very second.

Like 'Venom', 'It's me god' will be availabe again on vinyl for the first time within 17 years (the edition on Trust No One Recordings came out 1999). Again licensed by Epitaph Europe, remastered by Karl Daniel Lidén, cut on 45rpm, pressed on 180g vinyl and with a newly designed LP artwork by Pierre Johansson, which is printed full colour, silver ink & UV spot lacquer on heavy gatefold jackets.

According to the bands wish, there will be no further re-releases. No use in asking for 'Friction', 'Outlines', 'EP Collection' or something else.
Thank you.









pressing info:
100 clear sold out / not available
400 black

www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com

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Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging 2xLP Reissue

I repressed 'The Purging' of Terra Tenebrosa, but to be correct: it's actually a reissue. Like I did it with Kollapse, I switched the pressing plant with this record, but somehow the plates got lost and the beast needed a new cut.
15 Testpressing have been made and their covers need some time, you know the deal. But anyway, again 500 copies on black vinyl available now.

Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging
reissue ltd 500

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Terra Tenebrosa - V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels LP Testpress

The testpress covers for Terra Tenebrosa - V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels LP are ready.
15 copies on 450g cardboard, handscreened with copper ink, artwork by Pierre Johansson.

Terra Tenebrosa - V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels
testpress ltd 15

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online shop closing

Hey Folks,

the online shop is closed from tomorrow on till end of july for a cause. In the meanwhile spend some money for your loved ones. Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging 2xLP is long sold out now and will be repressed in August.

Thanks and take care.

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Breach - Venom 2xLP

Venom

The circle is nearly complete: Apocaplexy lastly releases Breach's infamous album 'Venom' on vinyl. Originally released by longtime conspirators Burning Heart closely prior the new millennium it is probably the bands most well received work. Through a connection to Neurosis it even saw a US licensing by Relapse Records. This deal wasn't built to endure for a long period. About the time Relapse started to show bigger interest in working closely with Breach, the band and it’s internal relations started to deteriorate.

'Venom' was the breaking point for Breach. The steps away from the classical hardcore into a heavier, darker and more complex approach were taken slowly but steady – 'Venom' was the defining moment for what this band was capable of and what made them so unique. The heavy riffing, meditative and almost tribal rhythms, the overall claustrophobic atmosphere alongside the trademark vocals and apocalyptic lyrics made this record one of a kind. This record even brought a full-on music video in form of the instrumental 'Diablo' with airplay on global music programs. Still Breach unfortunately only made a small impact in the overall picture of heavy music, only gaining a small circle of loyal fans. Over the years this group of loyal admirers grew in numbers and Breach's influence on contemporary heavy music is unmistakable – and 'Venom' was the main reason for this.

Now for the first time in years the record will be available on vinyl again. After bringing 'Godbox' and 'Kollapse' to vinyl, Apocaplexy is proud to announce the second coming of 'Venom' in it’s full glory, licensed by Epitaph Europe, remastered by Karl Daniel Lidén, cut on 45rpm, pressed on 180g vinyl and with a newly designed LP artwork by Pierre Johansson, which is printed full colour & Pantone on heavy gatefold jackets.







pressing info:
100 clear
400 black

www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com

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V.I.T.R.I.O.L. review in the current Visions issue #254

photo by Theresia Parsby
Visions #254

btw: You should check out that Anti Ritual LP on Vendetta Records!

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Terra Tenebrosa - V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels LP

V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels LP

All preorders are packed and in the mail! Thanks for the support, really appreciated.
Special thanks go out to Pierre Johansson, Karl Daniel Lidén, Magnus Jaschke, Kristoffer Patrick Cornils, Frank Welle, Anika Mezni & Theresia Parsby.



pressing info:
100 clear sold out
400 black

you can still order the record here: www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com




Now go out and see Terra Tenebrosa live:
10.04.2014 - Berlin, GER - Cassiopeia
11.04.2014 - Tilburg, NL - Roadburn Festival
13.04.2014 - Münster, GER - Sputnik Café
15.04.2014 - Munich, GER - Backstage Club
16.04.2014 - Nova Gorica, SLO - Mostovna
17.04.2014 - Segrate/Milan, I - Magnolie
18.04.2014 - Delemont, CH - Impetus Festival
19.04.2014 - Paris, FR - La Maroquinerie
20.04.2014 - Köln, GER - Underground
21.04.2014 - Hamburg, GER - Hafenklang

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preorder: Terra Tenebrosa - V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels LP

V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels LP

Terra Tenebrosas V.I.T.R.I.O.L. marks the transformation of The Cuckoo, the main figure behind Terra Tenebrosa, from the albums The Tunnels to The Purging.

This makes totally sense, because the record features two lenghty tracks from both album recording sessions. Side A track Draining The Well is once again a nearly 18 minutes long, oppressing journey through both, the dark mind of The Cuckoo as well as the listener's. It finally erupts from dark ambiances into a loud, violent final. Side B track Apokatastasis has with just about 7 minutes a more straight-forward approach, with guitars well known from Breach. Apokatastasis was the first sign ever from The Cuckoo, it gave birth to Terra Tenebrosa and what became The Tunnels and The Purging. Underlying both tracks are those strange, buzzig vocals, which evoke numerous dark stories and events in the listener's mind. Again and again.

V.I.T.R.I.O.L. - Purging The Tunnels is closing a chapter, it puts an end to the conceptual approach of both albums, The Tunnels and The Purging. The new Terra Tenebrosa according to The Cuckoo is faster, more violent and… ugly.



pressing info:
100 clear
400 black

preorder here: www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com
release date: April 10, 2014




Terra Tenebrosa live
10.04.2014 - Berlin, GER - Cassiopeia
11.04.2014 - Tilburg, NL - Roadburn Festival
13.04.2014 - Münster, GER - Sputnik Café
15.04.2014 - Munich, GER - Backstage Club
16.04.2014 - Nova Gorica, SLO - Mostovna
17.04.2014 - Segrate/Milan, I - Magnolie
18.04.2014 - Delemont, CH - Impetus Festival
19.04.2014 - Paris, FR - La Maroquinerie
20.04.2014 - Köln, GER - Underground
21.04.2014 - Hamburg, GER - Hafenklang

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Breach - Kollapse 2xLP Repress

Kollapse Repress

Yep, it is true. Epitaph Europe licensed another pressing to Apocaplexy Records due the fact of the enormous response of the vinyl release of Kollapse (the record sold out within 5 weeks). Again 500 copies w/ high quality printed gatefold jackets on clear red vinyl.



pressing info:
500 clear red

www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com

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Terra Tenebrosa Interview in the current Ox Fanzine #111

Kristoffer Cornils did a long and interesting interview with The Cuckoo, the head behind Terra Tenebrosa. The whole interview in english is here. If you click the image, you'll get the german shortened and printed interview in the current Ox Fanzine #111.
Thanks Kristoffer.

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Kollapse & The Purging testpress covers

We finished up the cover for the tesptressings of Terra Tenebrosas latest masterpiece "The Purging" and the first vinyl release of Breachs "Kollapse". Every cover is handscreened, has a 5mm spine and comes around on a 450g cardboard (straight from Finland).

Breach - Kollapse
testpress ltd 31








Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging
rejected testpress ltd 16
approved testpress ltd 16

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The Tunnels 2xLP Repress / Kollapse 2xLP

The Debut of Terra Tenebrosa The Tunnels is repressed on black vinyl. 500 copies with black innersleeves and a DIN A2 fold out poster.
Get it while you can through the bigcartel store, head over to your local recordstore or beloved mailorder!




The vinyl release of Breachs Kollapse was a blast, the record sold out within 5 weeks!
Thanks for all the orders and the patience. Really appreciated.

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Breach - Kollapse 2xLP

Kollapse

After 12 years of the original release and 2 years of several tries, tons of emails and hours on the phone, Apocaplexy Records is proud to finally announce the vinyl edition of a true masterpiece, an enormous milestone of an album. Licensed by Epitaph Europe for a one time press of just 500 copies. At the moment it is totally unsure, if there will be a chance for a repress at some point.

The 180g records will contain the 11 original tracks cut on 45rpm, remastered from the old tapes by Karl Daniel Lidén and a previously unreleased track called Empty Hand, which was found during the process of remastering. Artwork was done again by long term Breach designer Pierre Johansson and is printed with silver ink & UV lacquer on 350g heavy gatefold jackets.







pressing info:
100 clear
400 black

www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com

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Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging 2xLP out now!

The Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging 2xLPs arrived finally from the pressing plant and they look awesome! Every paid order is already in the mail.

Terra Tenebrosa & Trust No One Recordings will have their copies in early april.

Thank you (for your orders and especially your patience).

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Terra Tenebrosa shipping

It seems like that pressing a record as a little DIY label in the first months of the year will be a huge pain in the ass in the upcoming years. The pressing plants are stucked with orders of major labels for the upcoming Record Store Day and sets the small labels on lowest priority. That's it.

In the end: We expect the Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging DLPs at end of march and they will be shipped at the end of march. Trust No One Recordings will have their copies early april.

Thanks to everybody, who ordered a copy!

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preorder: Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging DLP

Finally! Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging 2xLP is now up for preorder.

Terra Tenebrosa returns with a strong follow-up to their critically acclaimed and Manifest Award nominated album from 2011, The Tunnels. The Purging continues where The Tunnels left off. The album takes the listener on an even more dynamic and ominous voyage through the dark mind and psyche of Terra Tenebrosa monarch, The Cuckoo.
english review / german review

pressing info:
100 clear w/ fold out poster
400 black (100 w/ fold out poster)

This record will be released in co-operation with Trust No One Recordings out of Sweden. We strongly suggest that european customers order from Apocaplexy and swedish customers order from Trust No One.

European customers ordering from Trust No One will end up paying more than twice the price because shipping from Sweden to Germany/Europe is ridicilously expensive.

www.apocaplexy.bigcartel.com

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Terra Tenebrosa preorder

For those of you who are anxious to pre-order the LP version of the upcoming Terra Tenebrosa album:

"The first testpresses were not approved by either the band or the labels as we felt that they were not up to par with the standard in which Terra Tenebrosa's music should be present.
New testpresses are being cut right now and as soon as they have been approved, and we have a date of delivery, pre-orders will be taken. We really hope the vinyl will be here in time for the show on the 22nd of February."

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up next: Terra Tenebrosa - The Purging DLP

Next year the new Terra Tenebrosa full length entitled "The Purging" will see the light of day as DLP via Apocaplexy Records & Trust No One Recordings from the grim north.



Preorders will pop up in january, releasedate is set to February, 22nd 2013.

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Reviews, Testpresses & 2012

The german OX fanzine published nice reviews of the Dominic 7" & the Lentic Waters LP in their latest issue.
Here we go:

Dominic - s/t 7"
Was mit dem zweiten Album "Nord" von 2009 seinen Anfang nahm, findet nun auf vorliegender 7" seine Fortsetzung. Ging man auf besagtem Album ohnehin schon experimentell zu Werke, hat man seinen irgendwo zwischen GAVIN PORTLAND, LACK und JR EWING anzusiedelnden Post-Hardcore nun um ein paar Nuancen erweitert. Insgesamt hektischer geht man zur Sache, klare Melodien wurden etwas in den Hintergrund gerückt. Böse Zungen könnten nun behaupten die beteiligten Musiker möchten gerne zeigen, wie toll sie doch an ihren Instrumenten sind, jedoch: DOMINIC haben offensichtlich keinerlei Ambitionen, es dem Hörer leicht zu machen und ganz ehrlich, das ist auch gut so! (7/10) - Jens Kirsch

Lentic Waters - s/t LP
Ein schönes tiefblaues Silkscreen-Cover mit Silberdruck verhüllt die Platte, der erste Eindruck ist also direkt äußerst positiv. Tiefblau klingt auch die Musik, wenn ich das mal so sagen darf. Brachial und schwer, dunkel und stimmungsvoll. Ich würde den Stil der Band mal als Heavy Dark Screamo bezeichnen, denn für Postcore oder Doom ist zu viel Tempo oder sagen wir ruhig Abwechslung drin. Zwischen atmosphärischen Walzenparts wird immer wieder entfesselt losgeprügelt, und dieses Wechselspiel tut der Intensität der Platte sehr gut. Ein durchweg spannendes Album, das mich mit seiner düsteren Stimmung schön tief runterzieht und dort auch bis zum Ende festhält. (7/10) - Sebastian Dietz


Since a while, we have some special screenprinted covers for the Terra Tenebrosa 2xLP testpress copies.
The Dekor Labor dudes did them, have a look right here.


And finally some news for 2012, we'll release a Split LP between Lentic Waters and Planks. Once again we team up with React With Protest and IFB Records. So stay tuned for an awesome split!

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random video news.

Lentic Waters were on tour w/ Alpinist some days ago and all of the shows were a total blast. You can find a whole set, they've played at the Oetinger Villa | Darmstadt in march 2011 here on youtube. Enjoy.





There are also some various (& odd) fan videos of the songs of the Terra Tenebrosa songs on youtube.


And Traktor did a tour video with their new song called Wizard Of Choice from the 10" split w/ Antigua y Barbuda.

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