Soil 020 - OLD CORPSE ROAD (UK) - "On Ghastly Shores Lays the Wreckage of our Lore" Pro Tape
Release date: TBA
Limitation: 150
Genre: folkloric black metal
Status: In pressing
Third full-length album of the British folkloric black metal horde, i.e. OLD CORPSE ROAD, will now be released on a limited edition cassette in the summer of deadly 2020. Eight tracks of classic black metal hymns based on a melodious approach that has been appreciated by many. Inspired by the dark folklore of the isle of Britain, the new attempt of OCR marks a deeper exploration into how much further their trademark sounds can extend when blending a wide array of musical elements in every serene yet haunting moment. For fans of Emperor, Bal Sagoth, Hecate Enthroned, Dissection and the likes.
Soil 016 - ZURIAAKE (Chn) - "Resentment In The Ancient Courtyard" Pro Tape
Release date: 20th December 2019
Limitation: 150
Genre: black metal
Status: available
ZURIAAKE return with a brand new EP that comprises two lengthy tracks.
Guest vocal by the renowned vocal artist Sainkho Namchylak from Tuva.
J-card with couche matte paper, and cassette available in two colour variants - gold (50) / white (100).
Soil 015 - BELLICISTE (Nzl/Ser) / PALE MIST (UK) - "S/T" Split Tape
Release date: 6th June 2019
Limitation: 100
Genre: black metal
Status: available
A collaboration between BELLICISTE and PALE MIST that explores the depth of underground.
This split album captures the true essence of black metal aesthetics. Both hordes own considerable strength to accomplish their mission across the six tracks. Nightmarish black metal soaked in blood to serve the earthly sonic needs.
J-card with couche matte paper, and cassette available on two colour variants – dark smoke (50) / solid silver (50).
Soil 014 - FUNERARY BELL (Fin) - "Undead Revelations" Pro Tape
Release date: 10th March 2019
Limitation: 100
Genre: black metal
Status: available
Second album of the Finnish black metal horde, i.e. FUNERARY BELL, now released on mighty cassette format. Energised by old metal vibes and enchanted with occult atmosphere, “Undead Revelations” is a raging chapter of black heavy metal of death.
J-card with matte varnish, and cassette available on two colour variants – gold (50) / smoky black (50).
Soil 013 - ATRA MORS (UK) - "Aeons of Death" Pro Tape
Release date: 20th October 2018
Limitation: 100
Genre: black metal
Status: available
Latest opus from ATRA MORS of the Lake District. A 5-track EP praising for the ultimate fate of mankind. J-card with matte varnish, and cassette available on three colour variants – white (60) / black (20) / red (20).
Soil 011 - ZURIAAKE (Chn) - "Gu Yan" Pro Tape
Release date: 20th October 2018
Limitation: 200
Genre: black metal
Status: sold out
Critically acclaimed second full-length album from the long-running Chinese black metal act. “Gu Yan” continues to forge the template of Chinese atmospheric black metal, and crystallises the signature sound of ZURIAAKE. J-card with matte varnish, and white-shell cassette.
Under exclusive licence from Pest Productions.
Soil 010 - INFERNO REQUIEM (Twn) - "Gloomy Night Stories" Pro Tape
Release date: 30th November 2017
Limitation: 100
Genre: black metal
Status: sold out
Primitive black metal in its finest form. Originally released on CD via Hell Ambassador Records, and now available for the first time on ancient cassette format after ten years of gloomy existence.
Limited to 100 professionally manufactured copies co-released by Under the Dark Soil and Eerie Hint Productions in the autumn 2017.
Soil 009 - MAGNESIUM (Jpn) - "中国の冒険記 海外初演" Pro Tape
Release date: 30th September 2017
Limitation: 150
Genre: heavy metal
Status: sold out
“中国の冒険記海外初演” (English: Adventures in China – Overseas Premiere) is a live album by cult Japanese heavy metal veterans MAGNESIUM, recorded at 13 Club of Beijing on 3rd September 2016. It was a secret gig since the original show was cancelled due to external factors. After 12 months, the band’s historic live set is honoured on cassette format under the permission of Mr Shinji Samm Tachi (Buried Alive, G.A.T.E.S., Sacrifice, ex-Metalucifer, ex-Sabbat, etc.). The recording features eight tracks from the first ever gig on foreign soil by MAGNESIUM, including an exclusive rehearsal version of classic “Time Tells No Lies” recorded in Beijing. Heavy metal thunder in the Forbidden City!
Limited to 150 professionally manufactured copies released by Under the Dark Soil. Made in Great Britain.
Heavy metal from the rising sun: https://soundcloud.com/underthedarksoil/magnesium-time-tells-no-lies
Soil 008 - QUARTZ (UK) - "Fear No Evil" Pro Tape
Release date: 28th January 2018
Limitation: 150
Genre: heavy metal
Status: last copies
QUARTZ return after a 30 year hiatus!
Legendary NWOBHM veterans from Birmingham released their fourth studio album titled “Fear No Evil” after a wait of more than three decades. The new album was released in 2016 by High Roller Records from Germany on CD and vinyl receiving outstanding reviews. Under the Dark Soil now make this album available on cassette format through official license from HRR.
The line-up consisted of four of the five original members i.e. Mick Hopkins, Malcolm Cope, Derek Arnold and Geoff Nicholls plus David Garner on lead vocals. 12 tracks of classic heavy metal in its purest vein.
SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL & FEAR NO EVIL
Limited to 150 professionally manufactured copies released by Under the Dark Soil on 28th January 2018 in memory of Geoff Nicholls (RIP).
Soil 007 - RECLVSE (UK) - "Olde Gloom" Pro Tape
Release date: 30th November 2017
Limitation: 100
Genre: doom metal
Status: available
Born in Swansea in 2013, RECLVSE deliver their 'misty doom metal' which is located in a classic framework forged by talented ancestors. Fans of Pentagram, Candlemass, The Obsessed and Saint Vitus should appreciate these South Welsh doomsters.
"Olde Gloom" captures the best moments in the journey of being a RECLVSE.
Logo by Christophe Szpajdel. Artwork by Bvrzerk.
Limited to 100 professionally manufactured copies released by Under the Dark Soil in the autumn 2017.
Soil 006 - GHAST (UK) - "Dread Doom Ruin" Pro Tape
Release date: 20th September 2017
Limitation: 150
Genre: black/doom metal
Status: sold out
The second album "Dread Doom Ruin" by GHAST on ancient cassette format.
Desolate black/doom metal outfit from South Wales, United Kingdom.
A primitive sound ritual that summons six vile hymns for eternity.
Limited to 150 professionally manufactured copies released by Under the Dark Soil in the autumn 2017.
Soil 005 - DRACONIS INFERNUM (Sgp) - "The Ashes of the Old" Pro Tape
Release date: 20th January 2017 (co-release with Eerie Hint Productions)
Limitation: 100
Genre: black metal
Status: sold out
Unleashed in conspiracy between Eerie Hint Productions and Under the Dark Soil...
Gate to the netherworld opens in the dark winter of MMXVII.
DRACONIS INFERNUM from Singahell present eleven tracks that summon the black fire from the depth of hell.
This is a collection of evil symphonies that truly demonstrates a demonized soundscape from the Southeast Asian black metal scene.
The ultimate cassette version clocks in at 55 minutes in length, including an exclusive cover track of Archgoat ("Apotheosis of Lucifer").
This tape is strictly limited to 100 hand numbered copies and will never be repressed.
- Special edition (black cassette, black/clear case) limited to 30 copies, including a high-quality embroidered logo patch (red or white), logo sticker and logo pin. £10 plus postage.
- Regular edition (transparent cassette, clear case) limited to 70 copies, including a logo sticker. £5 plus postage.
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Soil 004 - DINKUMOIL / HELLWARD / TRACTOR / RAVENWRECK (Chn) - "Sinometal Batallion" 4-way Split 7" EP
Release Date: 2015 (co-release with Kurong Music)
Limitation: 150
Genre: heavy metal
Status: sold out
"Sinometal Battalion" is a 4-way split EP contributed by four Chinese Heavy Metal bands, namely DINKUMOIL, HELLWARD, TRACTOR and RAVENWRECK, their music is heavily influenced by 70-80’s NWOBHM acts yet varying from pure, catchy Heavy Metal riffs to dirty, chaotic early Heavy/Black sound, even with punk touches involved.
Good words from Payne Lee (Cloven Hoof): "I am very impressed by the music I heard and the band's are keeping alive the spirit of NWOBHM. It is great to hear the influence that the movement still wields on a new host of promising new talent. It does the heart good knowing the flame of true metal is still being carried on.... Give my very best wishes to everyone concerned it is a great record and captures the true spirit of N.W.O.B.H.M. I hope it does well because it is should be enjoyed by real metal fans everywhere!”
Soil 003 - DOPAMINE (Chn) - "Dopamine" Pro Tape
Release Date: 1st May 2010
Limitation: 300 (copies not hand numbered)
Genre: black metal
Status: sold out
The first demo from this mysterious duo now available, presenting two instrumental tracks of Post Black Metal art with magnificent musicality. While lost in the misty land over the other end, who can find the way out in the labyrinth constructed in the mental isolation? Explore it using your ultimate senses.
Soil 002 - TRANSYLVANIA (Can) - "As The Wicked Prosper" Pro Demo Tape
Release Date: 1st May 2010
Limitation: 300 (copies not hand numbered)
Genre: black metal
Status: sold out
The second audial assault from Canada's Transylvania. 4 brand new tracks in around 20 minutes time. More aggressive sounding atheistic Black fuckin' Metal in its purest form imbued with unhallowed shockwaves.
Soil 001 - TRANSYLVANIA (Can) - "Ravage Total" Pro Demo Tape
Release Date: 18th September 2008
Limitation: 300 (copies not hand numbered)
Genre: black metal
Status: sold out
Freezing northern misanthropic Black Metal art hailing from Quebec, Canada, with amazingly artistic Heavy Metal-ish solos throughout. For fans of early Peste Noire and the likes. Limited to 300 copies on pro-tape.
