Releases

BKR024 - OTESANEK / LOSS / ORTHODOX / MOURNFUL CONGREGATION "Four Burials" CD

A pinnacle 4 way split fusion of massive doom metal. All four bands have contributed exclusive tracks for this release. "Four Burials" brings you the sludge/drone madness of Otesanek, the sorrowful melancholy of Loss, The ever-strange experimentation of Orthodox and the crushing funeral doom of Mournful Congregation. Truly one of the unique split releases of the genre.

BKR023 - Nachtmystium - Reign Of The Malicious CD

The first Nachtmystium record repressed in an unlimited quantity. Raw necro black metal from 2001-2002, much more primitive than newer material. Release date: January 2008. Mp3 to be posted shortly.

BKR022 - Gloria Diaboli - Gate To Sheol CD

Orthodox Satanic black metal supremacy from Canada. Violent, ugly and barbaric with an very 'Canadian' sound...extreme black metal done right. Released in North America by Battle Kommand, and in Europe via Total Holocaust Records. Release date: December 2007. Mp3 to be posted shortly.

BKR020 - Zoroaster - Dog Magic CD

Atlanta, GA's lords of heaviness are back with their debut full-length album, "Dog Magic"! This record takes a massive evolutionary step in the Zoroasters sound, incorporating numerous foreign-to-most-doom metal elements that make this record truely stand out as a monument for the genre. The variation from groove-laden jams to epic sloooooow doom intermingled with psychedelic spacey moog ambience is outstanding and keeps the record very interesting all around. Anticipate nothing less than a 65+ minute voyage into ultra low-end rockin' doom heaviness that will leave you floored and begging for more! Available for order via BKR NOW!!!! Street date via Caroline / Southern Lord is Tueseday, September 11th, 2007.

MP3: "Brazen Bull Mp3" (right click > save as)

BKR019 - Spun in Darkness - Birthright CD

Awesome old-school death metal, the way it should be!! Spun In Darkness features the original drummer of the cult early 90’s death metal outfit Goatlord, Jeff Nardone. (who also performs vocals here) Heavy, punishing and truely a head-banger of a record! Suggested to fans of Goatlord, Nunslaughter, Coffins, Cianide, Throneum, etc! Death Metal Attack!!!

MP3: "In Cold Blood Mp3" (right click > save as)

BKR018 - n.i.l. - s/t CD

The return of Lord Imperial, best known for his duties as Krieg's frontman for the last ten years, is upon us. Appearing only this time as a drummer, vocalist and bassist joined by J. Marcheski on guitars, n.i.l.'s self-titled debut will stand as a new landmark in slow, hypnotic, droning black metal. Exclusive US distribution via Southern Lord Records. AVAILABLE NOW!. LP to be released on Southern Lord later this year!

MP3: "Negative Frequency Entity Mp3" (right click > save as)

BKR017 - Exalted - We Are The Grim Throng CD

Debut album from this obscure Illinois, USA-based aggressive black metal band! Pure old-school thrashing black metal madness, tons of diversity and a great raw-yet-audible recording. Worshippers of the old ways will find something they like here certainly...bang your head! AVAILABLE NOW!!!!

MP3: "As The Skies Turn Black" (right click > save as)

BKR016 - Nunslaughter - Hell On Holland 7" EP

Another slab in death metal legends NUNSLAUGHTER's "Hell-On" live seven inch series. Its with great honor that we're taking part in a release with one of our favorite death metal bands ever. Split release with Autopsy Kitchen.

BKR015 - Torch Of War / Rites of Cleansing - Split 7" EP

Now available! Both of these young black metal acts are spewing forth some of the ugliest black metal we've heard in years. Sure to please fans of the most extreme bands out there. This 7" EP is part of our new limited vinyl series in conjunction with our good friends at Autopsy Kitchen Records. Limited to 300 copies only, no repress!!!

BKR014 - Obscurus Advocam - Verbia Daemonicus CD

Available now! French Black Metal Elite!!!! Featuring members of Glorior Belli and Temple of Baal. Once again, Obscurus Advocam proves that alongside territorial brethren Blut Aus Nord and Deathspell Omega, that France is still the hot bed for some of the worlds most creative and boundary-pushing blackend metal. A limited LP pressing will follow in early '07.

MP3: "To The Bone" (right click > save as)

BKR013 - Xasthur - Subliminal Genocide CD

Manufactured and released via Hydrahead Records in conjunction with Battle Kommand. Easily Xasthur's most unsettling release yet of dark, despondant black metal with the aura that only Xasthur can create.
OUT-OF-PRINT VIA BKR. REMAINING STOCK AVAILABLE IN THE FORM OF INDIVIDUAL COPIES ON OUR DISTRO ONLY, NO MORE WHOLESALE / NO TRADES. CONTACT HYDRAHEAD RECORDS DIRECTLY FOR WHOLESALE / TRADES OF THIS TITLE. www.hydrahead.com

BKR012 - Zoroaster - s/t MCD

Available now from BKR! In stores on 7/11/06! Distributed by Southern Lord / Caroline Distribution. Crippling doom drone from Atlanta, GA! Worshippers of Jerusalem-era SLEEP, ELECTRIC WIZARD, SUNNO))) take note! Behold USA's newest doomed prodigy!

MP3: "Bullwhip" (right click > save as)

BKR011 - Dawnbringer - In Sickness and In Dreams CD

FINALLY out after a years worth of delays!! The mighty return of one of USA's most under-rated long-running extreme metal acts. Through a fusion of NWOBHM, black metal and classic heavy-thrash, Dawnbringer's result is one of the most creative metal albums of our time. Some of you may recognize Dawnbringer musical-mastermind Chris Black and guitarist, Matt Johnsen from esteemed acts such as Nachtmystium, Pharaoh and Superchrist. "In Sickness and In Dreams" will leave you floored in its unrelentless METAL attack!

MP3: "There and Back" (right click > save as)

BKR010 - THE RUINS OF BEVERAST - Unlock The Shrine CD

Available now! $12 US / $15 World. Excellent German black metal from ex-Nagelfar member.

MP3: "Between Bronze Walls" (right click > save as)

BKR009 - Nachtmystium - Instinct: Decay CD

Available May 30th, 2006. Official distribution via Southern Lord/Caroline Distribution. New full length album. Innovative strategic blackened attack. The bands strongest release yet. $12 US / $15 world.

MP3: "Eternal Ground" (right click > save as)

BKR008 - SAPTHURAN / LEVIATHAN - Split CD

A split united in hatred. Two of USA's finest black metal acts performing hymns of utter darkness. This release is officially distributed through Southern Lord Recordings/Caroline Distribution. Released: 1/23/06. $12US/$15 world. (postpaid!)

MP3: Sapthuran "The Wanderer - Blood In The Forest" (right click > save as)

MP3: Leviathan "Odious Convulsions (They Are Not Worthy of His Name)" (right click > save as)

BKR007 - NACHTMYSTIUM - s/t MCD

Back in print after a few years without a proper release, Nachtmystium's 2002 EP "Nachtmystium". Raw and violent black metal! The sound has been remastered and we've updated the artwork from the original Regimental Records release. 6 tracks in total! $9US/$12world (postpaid - airmail for foreign orders!)

MP3: "Cold Tormentor (I've Become)" (right click > save as)

BKR006 - XASTHUR/LEVIATHAN - Split CD

Official CD release of one of the best split black metal release to ever emerge from American shores! Pure despondent hatred showcased by two of USA's finest black metal acts. $12US/$15 world. (postpaid!)

MP3: Xasthur "The Eerie Bliss and Solitude of Torture" (right click > save as)

MP3: Leviathan "Unfailing Fall Into Naught" (right click > save as)

BKR005 - ARCHGOAT - "Angelcunt: Tales of Desecration" Pic LP + Poster

One of the most important albums of all time. Bestial Finnish black/death from '93! Limited pic LP + poster, 1000 copies only. SOLD OUT SOLD OUT!

BKR004 - CULT OF DAATH - "The Grand Torturers Of Hell" CD

Reissue of the first album from Chicago's CULT OF DAATH. Hellish black-death metal with a perfectly fitting abrassive four track recording. Features an exclusive bonus track and a Beherit cover! This album was originally released by War Hammer Records (RIP) in a limited edition of 666 copies. In the wake of their newest opus, "Slit Throats and Ritual Nights" (released by Blood Fire Death/Deathgasm Records, 2005) we at BKR and the band felt that this reissue was absolutely necessary, so if you didn't get this record the first time, get now while it's available. AVAILABLE NOW! $12 US / $15 world.

MP3: "The Feasting Pits" (right click > save as)

BKR003 - KRIEG - "Sono Lo Scherno" CD

The 2nd full length offering from USA's KRIEG. Harsh and chaotic black metal, not for trendy ears. This is pure audial discomfort presented to us by Imperial and co. from 1998, an absolute must for Krieg diehards. SOLD OUT

BKR002 - NACHTMYSTIUM - "Demise" CD

The second pressing of NACHTMYSTIUM'S 2nd full length album, "Demise". Extremely cold and depressing black metal from 2003. Co-released with Autopsy Kitchen Records after the original digipak version (released soley on AKR) had sold out. This jewelcase edition features new color artwork not found on the digipak version. $12 US / $15 world.

MP3: "Scorpio Incarnate" (right click > save as)

BKR001 - KRIEG - "Songs For Resistance" Cassette

5 song demo recorded in 2002 with guest members from Judas Iscariot, Cult Of Daath and Nachtmystium. Features tracks that wound up on various 7" EP releases and a re-recorded version of "Coronation" found on the first KRIEG album "Rise Of The Imperial Hordes". Limited to 500 copies. SOLD OUT!