joshtank Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Catharsis "Light From A Dead Star I" 2xLP Catharsis "Light From A Dead Star II" 2xLP Both available at http://deadtankrecords.com Two decades ago, before the music industry began to colonize it, the do-it-yourself underground was a space of exodus and experimentation, often in violent opposition to the rest of the world. This was the context in which Catharsis appeared, one of a new wave of bands to meld metal drama with the raw urgency of hardcore punk. They quickly distinguished themselves by an almost self-destructive intensity and uncompromising anticapitalist ethic. Inverting Christian iconography to champion the struggle of the individual against a hostile cosmos, they took up the centuries-old banner No Gods, No Masters, extending this project of total defiance into their increasingly tumultuous lives. This apocalyptic orientation in turn informed their music, as they sought to hit upon the magic combination of words, harmonies, and rhythms that could spark a global conflagration. Catharsis broke up in 2002, following relentless touring on three continents and a final catastrophic five months in Europe. After a decade of watching the old records sell for absurd prices while bootleggers profited off substandard editions, we’ve finally taken it upon ourselves to offer a proper collection of their work. “Light from a Dead Star I.” double LP includes their debut 7”, and "Samsara" LP, packaged in a gatefold cover with oversize booklets offering all the original artwork. 2xLP available - http://deadtankrecords.com/products/catharsis-light-from-a-dead-star-i-2xlp “Light from a Dead Star II.” double LP includes their “Passion” LP, split Lp's w/ Gehenna and Newborn. It also includes the final Catharsis song, “Absolution,” recorded alongside “Arsonist’s Prayer” in their last session but never released. Packaged in a gatefold with oversize booklet offering all the original artwork. 2xLP available - http://deadtankrecords.com/products/copy-of-catharsis-light-from-a-dead-star-ii-2xlp Sandmankev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seku Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Get them if you haven't before, amazing release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshtank Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Yeah, I'm really glad they repressed this stuff,. Easily one of my favorite bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOSTDRONES Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I love everything from these guys; but I got the box set a few years back. I would consider thid an essential release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshtank Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 yeah, I had those boxes in stock for a quick second when it came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshtank Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 yeah, I had those boxes in stock for a quick second when it came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshtank Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 moving right along on these, getting low. more people def picking up passion one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshtank Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 just a few left. lots of people scooped it up with the sale last weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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