xasthur

We chronicle the legendary, gone-but-not-forgotten label’s trajectory through fifteen critical releases—must-listens for the unfamiliar, and a selection easily worth revisiting for those in the know.

The completely reimagined Xasthur showcases acoustic songwriting brilliance in a brand-new live performance video.

“I wanted to change for real. You know, a lot of people who say they changed don’t really change or they don’t change that much. If you want to change, you have to go to pretty great lengths and change for real. That’s why I am doing what I am doing.”

Alcest arrives in North America before Halloween as they make their way to Prophecy Fest in Brooklyn, which we’re presenting and giving away tickets to. You can now also join our email list.

The full November 2nd and 3rd lineup has been announced, featuring the legendary Alcest. Tickets are available for the Brooklyn festival at Knitting Factory now.

A deep cut into black metal’s darkest corridor.

The label will be issuing Xasthur’s upcoming “Aestas Pretium MXVIII” EP, a new release that will highlight the group’s “Doomgrass” style.

The Mount Eerie mastermind grapples with extreme metal and personal darkness.