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News - 12/20/2011

PHLEBOTOMIZED (Hol) Preach Eternal Gospels + Devoted to God Official 2LP set coming from the Crypt

The Crypt is proud to announce for the first time on Vinyl, the legendary demo and MCD from one of Holland's masters of gloomy, atmospheric Death metal, Phlebotomized. The band began as death-grind-outfit Bacterial Disease in 1989 and changed their name to Phlebotomized in 1990. This release compiles their amazing "Devoted to God" demo and "Preach Eternal Gospels" MCD as well as unreleased live tracks, original artwork, unreleased band photos and new liner notes. Expect the usual Crypt standards for this gem.





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News - 12/19/2011

GEHENNA (Nor) First Spell LP coming from the Crypt

It's been 16 years since this amazing debut from Norway's Gehenna was pressed on wax, limited to 666 copies. We are proud to once again offer it on glorious vinyl format. This landmark release from Gehenna helped pave the way for Norway's 90's black metal scene and easily considered by many the band's finest work. It will of course contain all the original artwork and layout, as well as an tons of exclusive band photos and new liner notes from the band.

As a bonus, we will include the band's "Black Seared Heart" LP complete with original artwork and 2 exclusive bonus tracks from the original sessions.





GEHENNA myspace page


coming in 2012.



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News - 11/3/2011

SIGH (Jpn) Imaginary Sonicscape Official 3LP set coming from the Crypt

For the first time on vinyl, we present SIGH's 2001 psychedelic black metal masterpiece Imaginary Sonicscape. SIGH and THE CRYPT have worked together on previous albums offering the highest degree of quality in terms of sound, presentation and bonus materials. The same standard can be expected this time as well.

Featuring all the original Stephen O' Malley artwork from the original release, and spread across 3 x 180 gram audiophile quality LPs, this fine gem will be mastered from the original 2001 recording and include the bonus tracks from the 2009 re-issue, a never before Imaginary Sonicscape two-track demo and new liner notes from Mirai.





SIGH page


coming in 2012.



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News - 10/24/2011

EINHERJER (Nor) Aurora Borealis Official LP coming from the Crypt

For the first time on vinyl, we present the amazing 1994 demo from one of Norway's pioneers of Viking Black Metal EINHERJER, complete with original cover art, classic band photos and new exclusive liner notes. Expect the usual CRYPT standards for this amazing piece of metal history! More details as we get them...





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News - 8/26/2011

ABSU (USA) The Sun of Tiphareth + Bonus tracks Official 3LP set coming from the Crypt

Texas occult metal legends once again join forces with the Crypt to unleash their sophomore masterpiece "The Sun of Tiphareth". A wealth of unreleased bonus material is planned for this 3LP set to be unleashed in early 2012. Expect the usual Crypt standards for this classic gem of Mystical Occult Metal. Absu's 3rd and forth releases "The Third Storm of Cythraul " and "Tara" are planned for later 2012. More details to come...





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News - 8/9/2011

ROOT (Cze) Hell Symphony + Bonus Tracks Official 2LP set

The Crypt is proud to announce the long overdue vinyl reissue of Root's 1991 sophomore opus, "Hell Symphony". Hailed as the bands transitional album, Hell Symphony helped establish the unique sound that Root is known for. Featuring all bonus tracks from both CD reissues, this masterpiece will be spread over two 180 gram LPs for the best audio fidelity possible, mastered from the original 1991 Zeras recording to maintain the original dynamics! Expect the usual Crypt standards for this release.





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News - 7/18/2011

TIMEGHOUL (USA) 1992-1994 Discography 2LP on THE CRYPT

For the first time ever on CD and Vinyl, Dark Descent Records and The Crypt have joined forces once again to proudly present the complete discography from the legendary Science Fiction / Fantasy Death Metal legends TIMEGHOUL (USA).

Born in the Midwest United States in 1987, Doom?s Lyre remained relatively quiet, recording no material before changing their name. In 1991, Doom?s Lyre, now renamed Timeghoul, set out by releasing two demos; 1992?s Tumultuous Travelings and 1994?s Panaramic Twilight.

Largely ignored and mostly forgotten, these recordings did not receive the recognition they deserved until years later. Timeghoul?s eclectic and complex style of US death metal started to gain momentum within the underground as overlooked and classic material.

Prepare for one of the most unique and complex death metal offerings the early 90's had to offer. CD version by Dark Descent Records and Vinyl version by The Crypt.





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UP NEXT ON THE CRYPT:

EXCRUCIATE (Swe): Passage of Life (Official Reissue) LP - NEXT
PURTENANCE (Fin): MCMXCI - MCMXCII (Official Reissue) 2LP Box set - NEXT
EXCRUCIATE (Swe): Mutilation of the Past / Hymns of Mortality + 2 Official Gatefold 2-LP set - TBA - TBA
ABSU (Usa): The Sun of Tiphareth + Bonus Tracks Official Gatefold 3-LP set - TBA
CIANIDE (US) A Descent Into Hell + Demos Official 3LP set - TBA
ROOT (Cze): Hell Symphony + Bonus tracks Official Gatefold 2 LP set - TBA
EMBRYO / STIGMATA (Swe): Damnatory Cacophony / Deceived Minds Official Split LP - TBA
CENTINEX (Swe): Subconscious Lobotomy + Demos Official 2LP - TBA
EINHERJER (Nor): Aurora Borealis Official LP - TBA
TIMEGHOUL (USA): 1992-1994 Discography 2LP - TBA
FUNERAL (Nor): Tristesse Official LP - TBA
FUNERAL (Nor): Beyond All Sunsets Official 2LP - TBA
FUNERAL (Nor): Tragedies Official 2LP - TBA
FUNERAL (Nor): To Mourn Is A Virtue / The Passion Play Official 2LP set - TBA
GEHENNA (Nor) First Spell + Black Seared Heart Official 2LP set - TBA
PHLEBOTOMIZED (Hol) Preach Eternal Gospels + Devoted to God Official 2LP set - TBA - TBA
MISERY (Aus) A Necessary Evil + Demos Official Gatefold 2-LP set - TBA
MISERY (Aus) Insidious / Dark Inspirations Official LP - TBA - TBA
MISERY (Aus) Revel in Blasphemy Official Gatefold 2-LP set - TBA - TBA
ABSU (US) The Sun of Tiphareth + Bonus tracks Official 3LP set - TBA - TBA
GROTESQUE (Swe): In the Embrace of Evil + Bonus Tracks Official Gatefold 3-LP set - TBA
THOU SHALT SUFFER (Nor): Into the Woods of Belial Official Gatefold 2-LP set - TBA
MORGUE (US): Eroded Thoughts + Demos Official Gatefold 2 LP set - TBA
DEPRAVITY (Fin) Silence of the Centuries + Remasquerade / Demos Official 2LP - TBA
LIERS IN WAIT (Swe): Spiritually Uncontrolled Art Official LP - TBA
GEHENNA (Nor): Seen Through the Veils of Darkness Official Gatefold 2LP - TBA
A CANOROUS QUINTET (Swe): Silence of the World Beyond Official 2 LP - TBA
A CANOROUS QUINTET (Swe): Land of the Lost Unreleased 1996 Official MLP - TBA
A CANOROUS QUINTET (Swe): The Only Pure Hate Official 2 LP - TBA
DECOLLATION (Swe): Cursed Lands Official LP - TBA
N.M.E. (US) Unholy Death / Machine of War + Bonus tracks Official 3LP set - TBA
NUCLEAR DEATH (US) Bride of Insect + Demos Official Gatefold 2 LP set - TBA
NUCLEAR DEATH (US) Carrion for Worm + Demos Official Gatefold 2 LP set - TBA
ABHOTH (Swe): The Tide + Demos / Unreleased Tracks Official 2LP - TBA
SIGH (Jpn): The Eastern Force Of Evil Live '92-'96 / To Hell and Back: Tribute to Venom '95 Official Gatefold 2-LP set - TBA
NECROPHILIAC (Esp): Chaopula - Citadel Of Mirrors Official LP - TBA
FULMINATION (Swe): MCMXCIII-MCMXCIV (1993-1994) Discography Official 2 LP set - TBA

SOLD OUT RELEASES:

 CRYPT 01 - EXCRUCIATE (Swe): Passage of Life Official LP
CRYPT 02 - PURTENANCE (Fin): MCMXCI - MCMXCII Official 2-LP set
CRYPT 03 - ROOT (Cze): The Temple in the Underworld Official Gatefold 2-LP set
CRYPT 04 - UTUMNO (Swe): Across the Horizon / The Light of Day Official LP
CRYPT 05 - SIGH (Jpn): Infidel Art (Original + Unreleased Mix / The Shadowing) Official Triple Gatefold 3-LP set
CRYPT 06 - SIGH (Jpn): Ghastly Funeral Theatre + Tragedies Demo Official LP
CRYPT 07 - EPITAPH (Swe): MCMXC - MCMXCII Official 2-LP set
CRYPT 08 - AUTHORIZE (Swe): The Source of Dominion Official 2-LP set
CRYPT 09 - PAN.THY.MONIUM (Swe): Dawn + Dream II Official LP
CRYPT 10 - CRYPT OF KERBEROS (Swe): MCMXCI-MCMXCIII Official 3 LP Box set
CRYPT 11 - UNCANNY (Swe): MCMXCI-MCMXCIV Official 3 LP Box set
CRYPT 12 - FURBOWL (Swe): Those Shredded Dreams + 18 bonus tracks Official Triple Gatefold 3-LP set
CRYPT 13 - ABSU (Usa): Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. + Bonus tracks Official 3LP Box Set
CRYPT 14 - TOXAEMIA (Swe): Buried To Rise (1990-1991 Discography) Official 2-LP set
CRYPT 15 - OBTAINED ENSLAVEMENT (Nor): Centuries of Sorrow + Demos Official 2LP Set
CRYPT 16 - SIGH (Jpn): Scorn Defeat + Demos / EPS Official 3-LP Box set
CRYPT 17 - GEHENNA (Nor): Malice Official 3-LP set
CRYPT 21 - SIGH (Jpn): Hail Horror Hail Official Triple Gatefold 3-LP set
CRYPT 22 - CIANIDE (USA): The Dying Truth 2-LP set