10th album from 2023 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and respected bands in the European Metal scene. “How It Ends” marked the band's return five years after “Exile Amongst the Ruins”, once again showcasing its unmistakable blend of Celtic Metal, Black Metal and Doom Metal, enriched by deep emotional weight and a strong Irish cultural identity.
Darker, more reflective and melancholic than much of the band's recent output, the album unfolds through epic and twilight-like atmospheres, combining powerful emotional passages, Celtic-rooted melodies and the unmistakable vocal performance of Alan Averill. With impeccable production and richly layered songwriting, “How It Ends” once again demonstrates PRIMORDIAL's ability to create deeply human, solemn and highly distinctive Metal, reinforcing its status as one of the genre's most unique acts.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, SOLSTAFIR, FALKENBACH and MAEL MÓRDHA.
Vinyl version in 2-LP with gatefold cover of the 10th album from 2023 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and respected bands in the European Metal scene. “How It Ends” marked the band's return five years after “Exile Amongst the Ruins”, once again showcasing its unmistakable blend of Celtic Metal, Black Metal and Doom Metal, enriched by deep emotional weight and a strong Irish cultural identity.
Darker, more reflective and melancholic than much of the band's recent output, the album unfolds through epic and twilight-like atmospheres, combining powerful emotional passages, Celtic-rooted melodies and the unmistakable vocal performance of Alan Averill. With impeccable production and richly layered songwriting, “How It Ends” once again demonstrates PRIMORDIAL's ability to create deeply human, solemn and highly distinctive Metal, reinforcing its status as one of the genre's most unique acts.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, SOLSTAFIR, FALKENBACH and MAEL MÓRDHA.
Debut album from 1995 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most influential and distinctive bands to emerge from the European Pagan Metal scene. “Imrama” finds the band in a much more melodic Black Metal-oriented phase, although it already incorporates many Celtic elements and the strong connection to Irish identity, history and spirituality that would later become central to its sound.
With an epic, melancholic and deeply pagan atmosphere, the album combines aggressive Black Metal passages with evocative melodies, acoustic arrangements and a surprisingly mature sense of identity for a debut release. Although PRIMORDIAL would later develop a more unique and recognizable style, “Imrama” remains a key work of 1990s Pagan Metal and an excellent document of the origins of one of the genre's most respected bands.
Recommended for fans of BATHORY, KAMPFAR, CRUACHAN and FALKENBACH.
Vinyl version with booklet & poster of the debut album from 1995 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most influential and distinctive bands to emerge from the European Pagan Metal scene. “Imrama” finds the band in a much more melodic Black Metal-oriented phase, although it already incorporates many Celtic elements and the strong connection to Irish identity, history and spirituality that would later become central to its sound.
With an epic, melancholic and deeply pagan atmosphere, the album combines aggressive Black Metal passages with evocative melodies, acoustic arrangements and a surprisingly mature sense of identity for a debut release. Although PRIMORDIAL would later develop a more unique and recognizable style, “Imrama” remains a key work of 1990s Pagan Metal and an excellent document of the origins of one of the genre's most respected bands.
Recommended for fans of BATHORY, KAMPFAR, CRUACHAN and FALKENBACH.
7th album from 2011 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive, respected and influential bands in European Pagan Metal. “Redemption at the Puritan's Hand” arrived in the wake of the immense acclaim received by “To the Nameless Dead”, further confirming the band's unique ability to blend pagan epicness, melancholy and emotional intensity into a sound unlike any other in extreme Metal.
Darker, more introspective and emotionally charged than much of the band's previous work, the album unfolds through lengthy compositions filled with drama, twilight atmospheres and an outstanding vocal performance from Alan Averill "Nemtheanga". Lyrically focused on mortality, decline and the human condition, “Redemption at the Puritan's Hand” is regarded by many fans as one of the most mature and profound releases in PRIMORDIAL's catalogue, firmly establishing the band as one of the leading forces in contemporary epic Metal.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, SOLSTAFIR, MAEL MÓRDHA and FALKENBACH.
Vinyl version with 2-sided poster of the 4th album from 2002 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and influential bands to emerge from the European Pagan Metal scene. “Storm Before Calm” marked a significant step forward from the band's earlier work, developing a darker, more epic and atmospheric sound where Black Metal influences blend naturally with Celtic-inspired melodies and a profound connection to Irish history and identity.
Featuring long, immersive compositions, the album creates a melancholic and majestic atmosphere that anticipates many of the elements that would later define the band's unique personality. Regarded by many fans as one of the essential releases of PRIMORDIAL's early era, “Storm Before Calm” stands as a key work in the evolution of Pagan Metal at the beginning of the new millennium.
Recommended for fans of BATHORY, FALKENBACH, KAMPFAR and CRUACHAN.
5th album from 2005 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and influential bands to emerge from the European Pagan Metal scene. “The Gathering Wilderness” marked the beginning of one of the most acclaimed periods in the band's career, firmly establishing its trademark blend of epicness, melancholy, darkness and deep Irish cultural roots.
More mature and emotionally powerful than its predecessors, the album features expansive and immersive compositions where elements of Pagan Metal, Doom Metal and Black Metal converge into a sound filled with dramatic intensity and unique character. Regarded by many fans as one of PRIMORDIAL's essential works, “The Gathering Wilderness” represented a major artistic leap forward and helped establish the band among the leading forces of contemporary epic Metal.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
6th album from 2007 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most respected and distinctive bands in the European Metal scene. “To the Nameless Dead” is widely regarded by many fans as the band's masterpiece and the album that firmly established its international reputation, thanks to a masterful blend of epicness, darkness, melancholy and a profound connection to Irish history and cultural identity.
Featuring monumental compositions, intense atmospheres and an extraordinary vocal performance by Alan Averill "Nemtheanga", the album achieves a perfect balance between Black Metal-derived aggression, Doom Metal solemnity and the grandeur of epic Pagan Metal. An essential work of contemporary Metal that elevated PRIMORDIAL to true cult status.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
Vinyl version in 2-LP with gatefold cover with two-sided poster and 2 bonus of the 6th album from 2007 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most respected and distinctive bands in the European Metal scene. “To the Nameless Dead” is widely regarded by many fans as the band's masterpiece and the album that firmly established its international reputation, thanks to a masterful blend of epicness, darkness, melancholy and a profound connection to Irish history and cultural identity.
Featuring monumental compositions, intense atmospheres and an extraordinary vocal performance by Alan Averill "Nemtheanga", the album achieves a perfect balance between Black Metal-derived aggression, Doom Metal solemnity and the grandeur of epic Pagan Metal. An essential work of contemporary Metal that elevated PRIMORDIAL to true cult status.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
8th album from 2014 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive, respected and influential bands in the European Metal scene. “Where Greater Men Have Fallen” continues the remarkable creative streak developed by the band throughout the previous decade, further refining its trademark blend of epicness, melancholy, darkness and strong Irish cultural identity.
Darker and more reflective than some of its predecessors, the album unfolds through lengthy compositions filled with emotional intensity, solemn atmospheres and a masterful vocal performance by Alan Averill "Nemtheanga". With a powerful production and an especially mature approach, “Where Greater Men Have Fallen” once again demonstrates PRIMORDIAL's ability to create deeply human, emotional and timeless Metal, further cementing its status as one of Europe's most unique bands.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
Vinyl re-issue with poster of the demo '03 with 9 songs by this spanish band that plays an Unholy War Black/Death in the purest vein of BLASPHEMY, BESTIAL WARLUST, CONQUEROR...
Split CD with 4 songs from each of these two danish bands. PUSTULATION plays a dark and rotting Death Metal in the vein of GROTESQUE, NIHILIST, KAAMOS..., while LIGFAERD plays a fast Black Metal in the vein of DARK FUNERAL, GORGOROTH, MAYHEM...
