Label: LUPUS LOUNGE

 

Re-issue of XASTHUR's "Portal Of Sorrow" on double vinyl!

 

In hindsight, XASTHUR were foreshadowing their later evolution with album #8 "Portal of Sorrow". Although this 2010 release continues in the well-established downcast black metal mould, the full-length develops a restless touch that might reflect the artist’s search for new ways of expression, which would eventually lead to a complete re-invention. XASTHUR were originally created by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Scott Conner in California, USA in the year 1995. Setting out as a depressive black metal project in the wake of the Scandinavian second wave, XASTHUR established a reputation as pioneers and spearheads of USBM over the course of nine albums, a host of split-singles, EPs, and occasional demos. In 2010, Scott closed this chapter by announcing the end of XASTHUR. After returning with an acoustic dark folk project under the banner of NOCTURNAL POISONING, the enigmatic frontman revived the name XASTHUR, but declared his black metal days to be gone for good, while moving on to dark modern folk style deeply imbued with assorted musical and literal Americana.

 

Side A:

A1. Portal Of Sorrow

A2. Broken Glass Christening

A3. Shrine Of Failure

 

Side B:

B4. Stream Of Subconsciousness

B5. Karma/Death

B6. Horizon Of Plastic Caskets

B7. Mesmerized By Misery

 

Side C:

C8. This Abyss Holds The Mirror

C9. Mourning Tomorrow

C10. Miscarriage Of The Soul

 

Side D:

D11. Obeyer's Of Their Own Death

D12. Released From This Earth

D13. The Darkest Light

D14. Hiver De Glace