Transubstans Records: Listen on Spotify: 2013

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Saturday, 2 March 2013

Egonaut - Mount Egonaut (TRANS107)

Two years after the successful debut "Electric" and the three-track EP "Los Egonauts", EGONAUT returns with "Mount Egonaut". The album-opener "Crawl" sets the mood for the rest of the album; heavy, fast well-arranged hard rock! The band smoothly blends the sleazy/melodic elements with a slight touch of stoner rock. Add a swirling 70's organ and in-your-face vocals and voilà: you've got yourself some Bastard Rock. For friends of MUSTASCH, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and METALLICA.

Thalamus - Soul (TRANS104)

Faith - Decades Of Despair (TRANS110)

4 years after the 3rd album from FAITH, the band returns with their 4th opus, and for those who enjoyed their previous album, "Blessed", this is no dissapointment. The band, together with acts like CANDLEMASS and COUNT RAVEN, were among the pioneers of the 2nd wave of doom metal scene in Sweden. On this album, the band ends, very surprisingly, with a cover of LOUIS ARMSTRONGS monster hit "What a wonderful world". How does that sound ? Well...find it out yourself !!

Qoph - Freaks (TRANS106)

Swedish band, QOPH delivers 100 % when they get their act together ! Since their 2004 album "Pyrola", the sound have become heavier, but maintaining the psychedelic edge they always had. Dreamy guitar melodies takes off where the heavy distorted power rock takes off. A worthy 3rd release from this Swedish cult group.

Dödaren - Maen (TRANS105)

Truly Nordic, the debut album “Maen“ from Gothenburg based DÖDAREN, inspires with a cascade of riffs and melancholic melodies. Reminding you of the most classic 60’s and 70’s hard rock acts, Maen goes further offering a fresh breeze, never loosing touch with the significance of modern Swedish energy. Most of the songs run well beyond typical radio-length and take you on a journey in harmonics, on a spinning progression and finally punch you in the face with pure rock fury. With Swedish lyrics on top, the four members of DÖDAREN take a step in a new direction, paving the way for many new acts of original hard rock music to come. The debut album from DÖDAREN is available through Transubstans Records on the 5th of December 2012.

Three Seasons - Understand The World (TRANS101)

"After a very successful debut album and a largely appreciated 7-incher, THREE SEASONS are now working on a new full-length LP! The album is a twisting and turning mixture going to many different places while at the same time never leaving the sound of Three Seasons – the grooving, hard-hitting drumming and dynamic bass married with characteristic lead vocals and a most wicked guitar sound. It's a strong foundation of an original band, who clearly have developed and found their sound! Here you'll find folky grooves, Hendrixian guitar leads, rock-solid riffing, and more still... These Swedes deliver yet another amazing release you'll have to get your hands on ASAP! An essential record for anyone into LED ZEPPELIN, JIMI HENDRIX, DEEP PURPLE, THE DOORS or bands similar."

Dirty Passion - In Wonderland (DEN004)

Salma Gandhi - The Quest For Nonsense Never Ends (TRANS092)

Salma Gandhi is a swedish instrumental band formed 2005 in Malmö. The members had been active at the stoner/metal/punkscene in Malmö for years and was hungry to create something totally different. After hours of jam sessions and a lot of fun they started to find some kind of a sound and concept and started making compositions. The musical genre is sometimes described as 70´s filmmusic or stonerjazz and the goal of the band is to give the recipient a somewhat narrative musical trip with a gallery of strange characters and different murky landscapes popping up along the way. 2012 they will release their debut album "The Quest For Nonsense Never Ends" at Transubstans records. Some of the main influenses are Pink Floyd, Oddjob, The Ethiopiques, Boris and Alfred Jarry.

Sideburn - IV Monument (TRANS098)

Transubstans is proud to announce the 4th album by Swedish SIDEBURN. The band have gained a solid reputation in the classic rock genre, mixing retro hardrock with todays classic rock sound, appealing to both friends of ZEPPELIN, SABBATH, early SCORPIONS as well as new bands like ALTER BRIDGE. Expect heavy guitar attacks, backed up by a steady rhythm section that we could hear in classic bands such as RAINBOW and UFO. They still possess the doom metal tone, only this time they have expanded their sound - expect a wonderful mixture of classic hardrock, doom metal, progressive hardrock and a dose of blues

The Brimstone Days - On A Monday To Early To Tell = Digipack = (TRANS099)

"Just close your eyes and dream away to the 60 - and 70's rock, listening to an energetic band with an incredible groove. You will be filled with the feeling that clearly we can move mountains if we help each other." The Brimstone Days, shortened TBD, is a band from Malmö in southern Sweden. The band always had their mind set on becoming a knock-out live act - and with hundreds of gigs all over Europe (Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Scotland and Spain) they have put their stamp on this statement a long time ago. With their full-length album "On A Monday Too Early To Tell", TBD has once again shown that they rule the dance floor. The amazing grooves that this album features makes it just impossible to stand still! In the veins of Hendrix, Zeppelin, Free, Humble Pie and Leaf Hound, this power trio continues to electrocute the live scene around the world. "On A Monday Too Early To Tell" is a statement - proving that music doesn't become more alive than this. The album will be released on Transubstans Records September 12, 2012.

Captain Crimson - Dancing Madly Backwards (TRANS100)

70’s rock had a revival during the latest ten years, but what is it that makes a band stand out in today’s great variety of this kind of rock? Is it the uncompromising rawness of the blues-based Sabbath riffs that once was written? Is it the vintage speakers and instrument, combined with pure analogue recording that the commercial scene lacks? Or is it just spelled CAPTAIN CRIMSON? Four enthusiasts from Örebro, Sweden, have managed to shape a palette of blues-based rock with heavy, fuzzy elements. The result is a full-length album called “Dancing Madly Backwards” and recollects the tunes of GRAVEYARD, WITCHCRAFT, MOUNTAIN and LEAF HOUND. CAPTAIN CRIMSON also features Stefan Norén from BLOWBACK, who released “800 Miles” on Transubstans in 2010. As the band says: “We guarantee you that this album makes you swing your head to the beat of the music and fill you with euphoria that many bands lack.” No more needs to be said. “Dancing Madly Backwards” was released on Transubstans Records in the end of August.

Space Mirrors - In Darkness They Whisper (TRANS097)

International Space Rock/Metal collective Space Mirrors was founded in 2002 by Russian multi-instrumentalist and producer Alisa Coral. Since that time Space Mirrors released three albums and featured many talented musicians from all over the world. Space Mirrors music is often inspired by Sci-Fi, alien conspiracies and esoteric topics. In 2011 Alisa Coral started composing the new album, called "In Darkness They Whisper". The songs of the new album are inspired by the metaphysical, cosmological and occult concepts developed by H.P. Lovecraft in his stories. The music combines elements from heavy and melodic space rock to epic/prog metal. It has more focus on delivering fine crafted tunes but not forgetting initial space rock fundament. Artwork is once again created by Kevin Sommers. The new line-up includes musicians from Russia, Italy, UK, USA and Denmark, including the legendary Nik Turner (sax, flute) and Alan Davey (bass) of Hawkwind fame, the space/prog rock virtuoso Cyndee Lee Rule (Spaceseed, Osiris the Rebirth) on violin, on guitar Massimo Arke of Opposite Sides & Hortus Animae, Fabio "Amon 418" Bartolini of Hate Profile & Hortus Animae, John Pack and Allen Welty-Green of the known American space rock band Spaceseed, Sparky Simmons (Acid FM), Bjorn Jeppesen a synth player well known for his electronic music Nattefrost project, and Martyr Lucifer (Hortus Animae) on vocals. The influences and stories of Lovecraft reveals itself on this album in a haunting suite of 8 acts; Chambers of Azatoth, Through The Dream Lands, From Dylath-Leen to the Dark Side Of The Moon, Moon Battle Of Cats, To Ngranek, Face Of God, Leng/The Crawling Chaos, and finally, Morning In Marvellous City! The colorful artwork is made by Kevin Sommers, and is featured in a 12-page booklet! The album will be released on Transubstans Records in the beginning of August, 2012!

Gin Lady - Gin Lady (TRANS096)

BLACK BONZO is dead, long live GIN LADY !! After 3 succesfull albums by Swedish heavy progressive combo, BLACK BONZO called it a day, or put the band on ice. Up from the ashes GIN LADY rise, and delivers an album that is quite remiscent of BLACK BONZO, but leaving some of the progressive elements behind, and heading towards more classic rock sound. The Hammond is still here, and so are the melodies, but rather being inspired by the progressive music, bands like URIAH HEEP, DEEP PURPLE and MASTERS APPRENTICES comes in mind. This is a real nice debut album from GIN LADY, and of course really recommended for friends of heavy (progressive) rock !!

Darxtar - Aged To Perfection = Digipack = (TRANS095)

Aged to Perfection" is Swedens premier space rock combo DARXTAR's seventh album and their first on the acclaimed Transubstans record label. The album will be released on May 14th on CD, strictly limited Vinyl and as download. DARXTAR originally begun as a one-man project in 1989 and have over the years become known as space rock-revival pioneers in the early 90's (on albums such as Darker, Daybreak & Sju), pretentious concept album makers in the early 00's (Tombola) and most recently as experimental psychedelic songwriters in 2005 with "We Came too Late". In many ways "Aged to Perfection" picks up where "We Came too Late" left off with its focus on great tunes, but with the bands initial space rock fundament added to the package. The band always strives for full artistic freedom and have once again written, recorded, mixed and produced the album all by themselves.

Barr - Atlantic Ocean Blues = Digipack = (SAK003)

"Atlantic Ocean Blues" is a tribute to the sea, the sun, space and the music that's coloured by these elements. It has been four years since "Skogsbo Is The Place", BARR's latest effort that was recorded in a derelict cottage owned by a relative. It's BARR's time to step out of that cottage, to find their way into the forest and in the studio. Into a musical world that the band always dreamed of. "Atlantic Ocean Blues" is in addition to an constant evolving band also a homage to the forest, to the darkness and to folk psychadelia. A true masterpiece and a story about a bands step into wilderness and unknown grounds. And they sure master it. "Life came from the sea. We bath in the sun."

Zone Six / Vespero - The Split Thing (TRANS076)

This is the result of a collaboration between Transubstans Records, Russian act VESPERO and German act ZONE SIX. The first three tracks of this record consists of the atmospheric soundscapes of psychedelic space rockers VESPERO; a band that combines playfulness and joy with futuristic heavy rhythms. The great recordings of their works has helped capture their essence; a tight, thick wall of sound, allowing them to give synthesizers the space they need in songs like this. To sum VESPERO up: a great band whose work is very “airy” yet concentrated from time to time. You will be surprised! ZONE SIX is a band built up by members from the more outstanding psychedelic space rock scene in Germany. Some of the keys in the band is Dave Schmidt (ELECTRIC MOON, SULA BASSANA) on the drums and Komet Lulu (ELECTRIC MOON) on bass and effects. Komet Lulu is also the mastermind behind the cover of this record. Combining different members from some of the best bands in Germany today (ELECTRIC MOON, THE PANCAKES, VIBRAVOID), ZONE SIX manages to create an extremely atmospheric sound that will explode deep down in your veins. Their featured track on “The Split Thing” is called “Babapapatantramanta” and provides the same hypnotizing emotions like the HAWKWIND albums of the early 70’s did. Highly recommended!

Ett Rop På Hjälp - Hur Svårt Kan Det Vara? (TRANS091)

Welcome to the world of ETT ROP PÅ HJÄLP (A CRY FOR HELP) ! The debut album from this band from Gothenburg caught me really fast when listened to their demo they sent us. What caught me was the originality of the band, but also their lyrics. E.R.P.H. are inspired by the 70's hardrock scene, NOVEMBER, SOLID GROUND, but also, the band have a bluesy feeling, and most of their tracks have different grooves and tempos. From hair raising dreamy tracks, to more forwarded smashers. A highly recommended album with outstanding lyrics !

Switch Opens - Joint Clash (TRANS073)

SWITCH OPENS from Stockholm, Sweden started out in 2000 as Fingerspitzengefühl. They made two albums for Kooljunk Communications, "Fingerspitzengefühl" in 2004 and "Happy Doomsday" in 2006, and decided to continue as SWITCH OPENS in 2008. The three albums have all been highly acclaimed in Swedish and European rock press, such as Close-Up Magazine, Sweden Rock Magazine, Metal Hammer, Rock Hard and numerous webzines. "Happy Doomsday" was nominated as best metal/punk in the Swedish independent music awards (Manifest) in 2006. The band has done extensive gigging on their own, but also supported bands such as NEUROSIS, SCARS ON BROADWAY and ENTOMBED. The band has earned a reputation as an adrenalized live act, crushing everything in their way. Switch Opens signed to GMR Music Group in October 2008 and the self-titled record was released in Scandinavia in September 2009 and in the rest of Europe in the end of October. In January 2010, the album won P3 Guld, the Swedish national radio music awards, in the Rock/Metal category. In May 2011, the band changed label once again and as result, "Joint Clash" will be released by Transubstans Records in February!

John Duva - John Duva (TROG004)

JOHN DUVA is a band from Åre in northern Sweden; a place where they've lived and played together for a long time. Lately, the band moved south, to the archipelagos of Stockholm. They are all traveling from different cities in Sweden to meet up and play on the island of Yxlan, Stockholm, pretty much all the time! With an attitude and a burning passion, they meet up to play and to dispose the frustration of waking up and wasting their time with routines and everyday jobs. This is the main factor for their inspiration, and the heart of their music; to break free from standard living and create a reality of their own which consists of music and pure energy. JOHN DUVA is band that you don't categorize, simply because of the variated impressions they use in their music and lyrics. Think The Hives meets King Khan & The Shrines, combined with garage, punk & psych, and you might on your way of getting the picture! Troglodyte Records and JOHN DUVA found each other rather quickly, and as a result the debut of JOHN DUVA will be released by Troglodyte Records in February!

Bobby Sant - It's Just A Lonely Feeling (SAK004)

Bobby Sant has with his debut compiled a highly acoustic track list infused both with sensitive awareness and a considerable amount of punk attitude. Except for small guest contributions of piano, harmonica and electric guitars, the songs is entirely about Sant's sharp, chanting vocals, rooted somewhere between dark blues and dreamy folk music, and his fingerpicked guitar. Bobby Sant stands alone in the songs as well as in the studio and the desolation is a significant theme going through the whole album. The desolation created after the ones you've left behind, but also in the missing of the ones you haven't met yet and of the situations not yet experienced. "Music is life and death for me, literally. I think I'm a person seeing the world in black or white. The grey parts just don't interest me" "It's just a lonely feeling" is rooted in a blend between ancient folk and the contemporary indie scene in a similar way as acts like Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom, and Fleet Foxes. Sants' songs might not feature any lush vocal harmony arrangements but is still creating a highly intense and dreamy soundscape. And like two other big names in the genre, the fellow Swede The Tallest Man on Earth and Kentucky's Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Sant lets his songs be built up by battered and broken elements as well as sincere and tender ones. As a little bonus, the cover photos are taken by Katie Van Zandt, the daughter of the one and only Townes Van Zandt!

In The Labyrinth - The Garden Of Mysteries (TRANS068)

A reissue of the complete original CD album is due for release in January 2012, generously refurbished by the Swedish alternative rock label Transubstans Records, a subdivision of Record heaven. Great measures have been taken to make it an exact replica of the original album as delivered by APM in 1996, with only a few exceptions in the booklet itself and with everything in good order. Due to internal conflicts which have now been resolved, the album has been out of print for more than 10 years! So now if anyone wants to get hold of the real thing, a new opportunity is soon to be on it's way!

Three Seasons - Escape (TRANSV701)

Following the very critically acclaimed album "Life's Road", Swedish acid rockers THREE SEASONS now delivers a new 7"-single: ESCAPE. Here you'll find two exceptional tracks - the swift, 60's power trio-rock of "Escape" and the lengthier, very travelling piece that is "Wood To Sand". Undoubtedly, Three Seasons have found the sound here, bringing amazing riffs and the most wicked guitar sound to the table! Psychedelic-laced heavy blues at its very best! Furthermore this release also marks the start of the Transubstans Vinyl Club, being available in 400 copies on black vinyl as well as a limited edition of 100 copies on red vinyl. For them enjoying elements from bands such as LED ZEPPELIN, JIMI HENDRIX, PINK FLOYD, DEEP PURPLE and SANTANA, this is a must have !

Noctum - The Seance (TRANS094)

Following the cult of Swedish underground band, NOCTUM released their debut album a small DIY US label in 2010. During the time the band built up a stronger reputation in Europe, but the European edition was missing. High Roller put out limited vinyl editions, but still no CD edition. So Transubstans picked up the band for the debut album, and will soon release this CD edition including both the "The Seance" and "The Fiddler" on 1 release. Swedish deluxe occult metal drenched in blood ripping stories about witchery, blood and black masses. For friends of WITCHCRAFT, ANGEL WITCH (old), GHOST (SWE) and BLACK SABBATH.

Siena Root - Root Jam (TRANS088)

Above all else, this extensive double live album, is a resume of Siena Root's early years. This album features all the elements of the band, from their debut up to recent days. They have managed to pour the bands dynamic energy from the stage right into this box of 91 minutes root rock. You will for sure find the good old heavy riffs, side by side with psychedelic vibes and groovy jams. But there is more, much more to experience in this magnificent album. There are no less than 9 guest artists featured, with a range from classical violin by Martin Stensson from Swedish radio symphonic orchestra, to legendary blues guitarist Maxi Dread. You will also find a lot of Siena Root family from the past such as Tängman and vocalists Oskar and Sanya performing songs on a new level. On top of it all you get previously unreleased material and 2 rare acoustic tracks that reveal a new side of the band. Root Jam is the album that covers the whole colorful spectra of Siena Root, and it's all straight from the stage. No overdubs or studio takes what so ever. If you are into tunes from late 60s, early 70s, you should get your hands on this album. The album will also be released on LP by Headspin Records.

My Brother The Wind - I Wash My Soul In The Stream Of Infinity (TRANS090)

2011 welcomes the studio return of My Brother the Wind with their second album "I Wash My Soul in the Stream of Infinity", a triumph in majestic, psychedelic space rock.
Recorded in 4 hours on an Ampex MM 1000 16K by Love Tholin at Drop Out Analogue Studio in Åmål during the cold Swedish winter's night of January 22nd and mixed by the band on January 23rd, the album boasts 6 improvised tracks of exquisite beauty, including a tribute song to the late, great Torbjörn Abelli of Swedish influential prog band Träd, Gräs och Stenar. With the focus less on guitar solos and more on group virtuosity, the instrumentation is altered to create interesting and intricately layered soundscapes, distinguishing it from the first album in more ways than one, and channelling the true spirit and sound of the free and innovative 70's, when the soul of experimentation was king and warmth of sound his queen. Starting with the pulsating, driving "Fire! Fire!" and ending with the meanderingly wistful title track, this album offers something for everyone, incorporating every mood and managing to bridge the new and exciting with the comforting familiarity of the past without a hint of cliché, and is already being hailed by leading progressive/psychedelic rock sites as one of the most important releases of 2011.

Line-up / Musicians
Nicklas Barker - Electric guitar, Acoustic 12 string guitar, Mellotron
Mathias Danielsson - lectric guitar & Electric sitar Ronny Eriksson - Bass & Hammond organ Tomas Eriksson - Drums

The Graviators / Brutus - 12'' Split [EP] (TRANSV01)

A 12' split featuring Norwegian / Swedish 70's hard rockers BRUTUS and the Swedish cornerstone of doom; THE GRAVIATORS. Limited edition, 500 copies, whereof 200 is coloured! This release will hit the stores in the middle of October, so stay tuned or be doomed. For fans of PENTAGRAM, REVEREND BIZARRE, ELECTRIC WIZARD and GRAVEYARD, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD & BLUE CHEER.

Chillihounds - Shake Your Skull (TRANS083)

"Shake Your Skull" is classic rock for a new generation. Even though the foundation lies steadily upon the heaviness of Black Sabbath and the riffing rampage is similar to early AC/DC, what makes this ten track onslaught unforgettable is the sonically in-yer-face production. To top it all of, the soaring vocals sounds like they belong to the long lost twin brother of Glenn Danzig or Ian Astbury (The Cult), making this a must hear for a new generation of riff loving fans. Even though the focus is set on the crunching sheer power of hard rock, a song like "Evil mind blues" pays respect to the laid back feel of southern rock, while the pumping groove of "Heartbeater" is music made for filling dance floors around the world. Nevertheless, what makes "Shake Your Skull" stand out in a crowd is because its filled to the brim with unforgettable choruses you can clench your fist and sing along to.

Reform - Reveries of Reform (TRANS087)

Reveries of Reform is the sixth album by the Swedish group Reform. Reveries of Reform is a blend of jazz and psychedelic rock with some EAM. Except for the group's core unit consisting of five people (Jesper Bergman electric bass and vocals, Peter Åkerberg electric guitar and assorted keyboards, Anders Bergman drums, Magnus Ramel keyboards and Mattias Lennestig keyboards) a great deal of other musicians and composers have contributed to the album. Among those Bill Öhrström, Åke Eriksson, Per Tjernberg and Ralph Lundsten.

Johnfish Sparkle - Flow (TRANS089)

Italian power trio Johnfish Sparkle strikes back with their second effort - Flow. Ingredients are always the same; Bluesrock, classic riffs mixed with a modern taste to make the whole sound more attractive. You will not be disappointed by their excellent wall of sound! 10 tracks of pure Zeppelinesque/bluesrock energy! Maybe almost unique in their genre around Italy these days.

Gordon Fights - Gordon Fights (TRANS084)

Late summer 2008, the Stockholm born GORDON FIGHTS was born with the aim to create and play great soulful rock music. Genuine, with influences rooted in everything from LYNYRD SKYNYRD, OTIS REDDING, STOOGES and JEFFERSON AIRPLANE to more modern acts like SONIC YOUTH and KYUSS. The band quickly made it self a reputation as an explosive live band, and shared the stage with bands like GRAVEYARD, DIVISION OF LAURA LEE, BOMBUS, DOLLHOUSE and THE MOVEMENT, to name a few. This summer GORDON FIGHTS will do their first overseas gig, at the exclusive festival Duna Jam, located on Sardinia's Beaches.

S.K.U.R.K - Häxa (DEN003)

The worlds first and only metal band who sings in the rawest dialect on the planet; Skånska. A combination of brutality and melody, delivered with personal lyrics and saucy singing. The follow-up to critically acclaimed debut album "666 Personligheter / 666 Personalities" is called "Häxa" and the release is set to September 17th. This follow-up is steeped by a dark yet justified soundstage and with help from great mixing and great efforts from the band, S.K.U.R.K has now taken their sound to a whole new level.

Thalamus - Subterfuge (TRANS085)

Subterfuge is the second full-length album from the Swedish Hard Rock/Classic Rock band Thalamus. Compared to the debut"Beneath a dying sun", it's more 70's oriented and not so much riff focused. On Subterfuge a great change is the Hammond organ that was fully integrated on the EP"Sign here for nothing". The organ tends to fit in really well and takes Thalamus the extra mile. Subterfuge has equal parts of midtempo songs, low tempo and hard stuff, which makes it a great listening record, never tending to get tiring or out of focus. The guitar work is more thoughtful and the solo parts, outstanding. What may differ the most from the debut, are the vocals, which are more mature, more developed and more dynamic. The album kicks off with a low tempo introduction with a Mississippi blues feel, "Bring down Mary" tends to spin off into a fast hard rock tune."When goblins cheer" has a low tempo doom flavor to it, with a chorus that brings your mind to early Rainbow. "Blind" (the bands first single) takes you into Deep Purple mood. In all, Subterfuge has something for everyone's mind or mood. You get great ballads with rock flavor in songs like"Here today, gone tomorrow" and"Through the fields". You get your blues nerve satisfied in songs like"I hope you understand" and"Shot to Hell". With songs like "Love is shining on the dead man" you actually get a bit of a seventies/nineties alternative pop feel. And you get to headbang to songs like "Still dancing on your grave" and "She sells desolation".

Skraeckoedlan - Äppelträdet (TRANS081)

Fuzzrock quartet from Norrköping Sweden. Inspired by awesome rock pioneers such as Captain Beyond, Black Sabbath, Kuyss and new groundbreaking rock bands like The Sword, Mastodon and High on Fire; the Nordic woodsmen from outer space creates a blend of powerful fuzzy rock and melodic, groovy tunes.

Slidin' Slim - One Man Riot (TRANS086)

What happens if you take a bluesman strongly rooted in the Mississippi delta and place him in a modern musical environment and mess up his original tunes with loops, samples and other sonic adventures? You'll get "One man riot"! A CD for fans of deep blues, Tom Waits, Chris Whitley and Nine Inch Nails! Originally released in the US back in 2007 to worldwide praise from magazines and listeners. Now re-releases by Transubstans Records with 2 brand new bonus tracks!

Jeremy Irons & The Ratgang Malibus - Bloom (TRANS082)

The grand return of the krautrock, and other similar musical pharmaceuticals, have yet again entrenched itself in many peoples ears. It is music with a retrospective way of thinking that takes its listeners on adventurous excursions deep into ones mind. Music that aim to broaden your horizons and consciousness. JI&TRM will make an impact on you in the same way with their second album Bloom; an innovative and highly personal take on the psychedelic rock and the very use of its many components and elements. As the indicating seriousness of the first line of the opening track reveals; "It's not a joke this time. I'm leaving reality for sure". The band's musical references are more in a multi-colored fashion compared to it's predecessor Elefanta and has really taken the songs straight through the prism. Because what we hear, among a number of things, is a massive use of sweeping passages of dripping wet guitars that shake and tremble well into the morning, song dressed in an oceanic reverb that pours through the panting rock and roll, melodies that move in cycles and works that have a run time of more than nine minutes. The powerful debut of the organ can also be seen as a direct result of this change in influences, and the musical guest behind it, the gifted Patrik Kolar, whose masterful and accurate playing adds even further dimensions to an already well nuanced repertoire.

Anima Morte - The Nightmare Becomes Reality (TRANS080)

Swedish instrumental quartet ANIMA MORTE plays music inspired by the classic Italian horror and giallo soundtracks made famous by Goblin, Fabio Frizzi, Ennio Morricone and many more. With their roots in classic progressive rock they make perfect use of Hammond organs, Mellotrons and Moogs to create a creepy and haunting atmosphere. Anima Morte is finally back with the follow-up to the cultclassic album 'Face The Sea Of Darkness', This time they take their 70'ies inspired progressive horror rock one step further. Together with producer Mattias Olsson (Änglagård, White Willow) they delve deep into dark atmospheres and intricate experimental arrangements without loosing the track of strong musical themes.Highly recommended if you enjoy the music of horror movies past, but also classic prog acts such as King Crimson, ELP and Rick Wakeman.

Alex Carole & The Crush - Vol. 1 (TROG003 )

Debut album from Swedish band with their 9 tracker that delivers smart and well written powerpop style with a rough edge to it. Mixing the early CHEAP TRICK (Debut album) with ALICE COOPER (School's Out) and a little spice from HELLACOPTERS. Rough guitars and well performed choruses makes this a album that sticks to your mind immediately !

Anima Morte - Face The Sea Of Darkness (TRANS067)

This is pure Italian horror-soundtrack worship at its very best! Incredibly talented, creepy, dark, and haunting. This 11 song debut album is a MUST for fans of Goblin, Fabio Frizzi, and Morte Macabre. These zombies from Sweden have crafted a wonderfully mesmerizing and diabolic piece of work and we are very proud to bring it to you. Re issue in digipack with 2 bonus tracks.

Ginger Trees - Along With The Tide (TRANS077)

The 2nd album from Swedish GINGER TREES. A fine release that holds the influences of everything between PORCUPINE TREE to URIAH HEEP, KULA SHAKER and PINK FLOYD. Great melodies, especially in the vocals, and a band to watch out for !!

Three Seasons - Life's Road (TRANS079)

Three Seasons are Sartez (ex SIENA ROOT vocalist), guitar and vocals, Olle, bass, and Christian, drums. While all of us are very different from each other, one could surely say that in some senses, we're fairly similar too. THREE SEASONS is a mash-up of our thoughts, minds and bodies, together forming sounds possibly reminding of bands and musicians such as DEEP PURPLE, LED ZEPPELIN, PINK FLOYD, JIMI HENDRIX, THE DOORS, BLACK SABBATH, FREE, GOV'T MULE, MOUNTAIN and SANTANA.

Dirty Passion - Different Tomorrow (DEN002)

So here we got the debut from Swedish DIRTY PASSION. A quartet that bring you serious kick ass rock, influenced from the seventies and eighties classic rock style, going from Y&T and NASTY IDOLS to MOTLEY CRUE and FASTER PUSSYCAT. A superb album that is both varied and skillfulled performed with plenty of hooks and melodies that stick to your mind immediately. A band to watch out for !!

The Graviators - The Graviators = Book Cover = (TRANS062)

Super heavy and occult 70's hardrock / doom by this new band with members of NYMF. Think ELECTRIC WIZARD, PENTAGRAM, WITCHCRAFT and REVEREND BIZARRE. First pressing.

Mangrove - A Distant Dream of Tomorrow (TRANS070)

Mangrove is a heavy and powerful classic rock trio with their roots in the late 60:s and the early 70:s hard rock and psychedelic scene. Groovy jams and heavy chords is one of Mangrove`s trademarks. Mangrove was born in the late fall of 2006 in Stockholm (Sweden) after many late night jams and rehearsals. The first album "Endless Skies" was released in May 2009 on Transubstans Records, with lots of awesome reviews in both Music Magazines and Web Fanzines as a result. In November 2010 Mangrove releases their second album "A Distant Dream Of Tomorrow" on Transubstans Records. The album contains ten songs which are energetic, powerful and dynamic. The feeling is that the band has reached a new level. Mangrove has a lot of different influences, but as a listener you can not be mistaken if you can hear some similarity with bands like Black Sabbath, Rush, Led Zeppelin and The Who among others.

Crystal Caravan - Against the rising tide (TRANS065)

The 2nd album of CRYSTAL CARAVAN brings the North Swedish band into new dimensions. Seeing the band on stage is a truely rememberable experience, and so is it hearing them on in your homespeakers. This hybrid of classic hardrock sounds and psychedelic flower power style takes elements from URIAH HEEP, STEPPENWOLF and JEFFERSON AIRPLANE, the band just do it far more intense and wilk. The big question is; How many of liters of sweat are lying on the stage once they left it ??

Mother Misery - Standing Alone (TRANS069)

With their new album "Standing Alone" MOTHER MISERY introduces you to another world. A world of supersonic rock with a modern direction that draws your mind into a mix of Audioslave, Foo Fighters, Drowning Pool, Mustasch etc. The 11 track album is filled to the rim with heavy guitars and thunder bass that will knock you off your seat and the strong in-your-face vocals produce strong powerful melodies with the attitude of a highspeed desert deathrace. Standing Alone will set a remaining mark in the heavy rock and metal soil of 2011... with a start right NOW !!

The Divine Baze Orchestra - Dead but dreaming (TRANS074)

"An established name in the Scandinavian progressive scene, The Divine Baze Orchestra has been working on their sound for almost eight years. Their debut "Once We Were Born" recieved good reviews all over the continent, and now the quintet announce the release of their anticipated sophomore album, entitled "Dead but Dreaming". The lead singer and guitarist Oliver Eek describes the new album as a tribute to H.P Lovecraft, the late legendary fantasy writer. "The lyrics", Oliver continues, "are heavily inspired by Lovecraft's work, especially the "Cthulu"-suite, and deals with themes such as cosmic horror and forces that stand above the power of humanity." The five members' great musical talent is apparent, with complex arrangements that never limit themselves to genre, but at the same time accurately follows the lyrical twists and turns. "Dead But Dreaming" sounds like no other album in the genre, and marks a big step in the development of progressive and art rock music. A must-have for fans of H.P LOVECRAFT, KING CRIMSON and URIAH HEAP.

Tombstones - Volume II (TRANS063)

"Volume II" is a 9-song-long manifestation of how heavy rock should sound like in 2010. The album is recorded live and analog, and will kick-start rock-hearts with a weakness for warm and tube-driven distortion. The sound of Tombstones is crushingly massive, suggestive and down-tuned, and has references to the best milestones of heavy-rock through time. The collaboration of Billy Anderson and Audun Strype from the prior album continues and they purify the sound Tombstones has developed as their trademark on "Volume II". Through riffs, sounds, lyrics and mood the fog comes oozing from the dark woods of Norway.

NYMF - S/T (TRANS071)

NYMF is a heavy rockband from south Sweden, stationed in the small town of Karlshamn. The band was formed around 2007 by the singer, Niklas Sjöberg (also the singer from "The Graviators") And the guitarist, Kristofer Stjernquist. Their music idea was to create a mix of the genres they loved the most - Doom, Stonerrock and Metal. In 2008 NYMF recorded their first demo with Johan Blomström (Kaptain Sun, Spice and the RJ Band, Faith ao). At the Soundpalace studio in Svängsta. They got a very nice review of their demo in the swedish "CLOSE-UP MAGAZINE and SWEDEN ROCK MAGAZINE" Thomas Tjäder and Daniel Larsson Addictive Alliance (At the Gates, In Flames, Soilwork, The Haunted etc) have made their first music video Man´s End. And this very demo happened to fall in the tastes of Transubstans Records. NYMF's eagerly awaited debut album will be released 2010-10-10. They will also star for the second time in Close-Up Magazine (#125).

Stonewall Noise Orchestra - Sweet Mississippi Deal (TRANS072)

Here's the third album "Sweet Mississippi Deal" from Sweden's finest heavy rock band Stonewall Noise Orchestra. Influenced by bands like Black Sabbath, Soundgarden and Monster Magnet they manage to deliver their own unique version of pure ground pounding rock with great vocals and melodies. We say thanks to S.N.O. for keepin rock´n roll in the 2010's alive.

Lonely Kamel - Blues for The dead (TRANS064)

Lonely Kamel came alive in Oslo, Norway after a few jam sessions in a friend`s basement summer of 2006. All the guys were inspired by classic hard rock and blues from the golden era. So it was easy to put together the first songs which was released on the selftitled album in 2008 to great reviews. Now the band are ready with the 2nd album "Blues for the dead" on Transubstans (2010). Dirty, heavy blues and with clear references to stoner rock and the space rock genrè. Lonely Kamel is a really active band, and rumours say that the 3rd album is already in the making and ready for the studio fall 2010.