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Review: Sleeping Peonies - Rose Curl, Sea Swirl

Meriel Longmore — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:35:07 +0000

The term “Black Metal Art” is thrown around quite a lot, though in the case of SLEEPING PEONIES it is an accurate description in all senses. The band resides in the East of England & consists of one main sole member……a welcome discovery for those looking to find outstanding Black Metal from the UK, as in my case. All elements of “Rose Curl, Sea Swirl” reflect a pensive, expressive and artistic approach; from the dreamy sensitively created atmospheres, nostalgic yet pleasingly melancholic CD artwork, to the beautiful & profound poetic lyrics. SLEEPING PEONIES combines a number of genre styles and influences resulting in an individual and creatively rich sound. It is possible to hear a number of influences throughout the release, however SLEEPING PEONIES has a strongly formed character as their imaginative moniker and track-titles would suggest.

The overall style could be described as a combination of atmospheric ambient Black Metal, Shoegaze, Post-Rock and Dream-Pop. Bands such as ALCEST, BURZUM, early FORGOTTEN WOODS, JOYLESS, LYRINX, ISOLATION, AUSTERE, VELVET CACOON, NUIT NOIRE, WRATH OF THE WEAK, LONESUMMER, TARANTEL, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, & AMESOEURS come to mind while listening. In light of this; supporters of the aforementioned bands would be well-advised to experience “Rose Curl, Sea Swirl” as they would surely enjoy the release greatly. However, SLEEPING PEONIES add other characteristics to this already highly effective art-form. For example; as in the case of NUIT NOIRE, the sound also has unusual punky characteristics especially when it comes to vocal delivery. The vocals may be described as being of the BURZUMic variety; emotionally screamed & reverberated, however, vocally SLEEPING PEONIES also bring to mind Screamo / D.I.Y. Punk bands such as MATHS (UK), ORCHID, & CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE. These sort of eccentric details add to the overall atmospheres present & also the ability of the release to transport the imagination to other realms. SLEEPING PEONIES has an adept skill at storytelling & translating memories through both music and lyrics & throughout the release the listener can explore an isolated, beautiful and dream-filled nautical world that VELVET CACOON themselves would be proud of.

This is outsider Black Metal at its best; a warm, bassy, blistering wall-of-sound, interlaced with raw, honest emotion, subtle ambience, atypical varied tempo drumming, epic soaring melodies, somber piano pieces, haunting female vocals and most of all a real sense of artistry, personality & imagination. “Rose Curl, Sea Swirl” consists of seven tracks that are guaranteed to take you on a subconscious journey. Amazing!

Nuit Noire Posts New Material - Gueule de Merde

Todestrieb Records — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:55:09 +0000

Nuit Noire has posted some new recordings on the official myspace page including the song Gueule de Merde from a forthcoming tape on the Drugmoney label out of Texas.

Nuit Noire Infantile Espieglery last copies

Todestrieb Records — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:38:02 +0000

If you visited the distro looking for it recently, you will have noticed Infantile Espieglery was unavailable. We have a few extra copies now available: Nuit Noire – Infantile Espieglery.

Other shops, distros have copies but it is becoming increasingly rare. We do not plan to let this fade away. Still as impressive and fresh as it was when Tenebras first sent it that autumn, and remains very important for the label and personally. This means a reissue, possibly new formats when the time is right.

And the demo collection. Yes progress is slow, as always several reasons. So without any promises but with apologies–soon as possible!!

Soror Dolorosa update and gig dates

Todestrieb Records — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:47:08 +0000

Soror Dolorosa play cold-wave, inspired by bands like Joy Division, Virgin Prunes, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure etc. Smokey nightime blue sounds from deep in the city.
SD is a project from Andy Julia renowned photographer and drummer with Nuit Noire, Darvulia, and in the past Celestia.

Two new live videos have been added.

Forthcoming live appearances:
10 Apr 2009 – Havana Café Avec Lysart + metallspürhunde – Ramonville, Midi-Pyrénées
25 Apr 2009 – La Manekine Avec Frank The Baptist + No Tears + Nova et Vetera – Picardie
2 May 2009 – Café de la danse avec Naevus et Dernière Volonté – Paris, Ile-de-France

Nuit Noire radioplay

Todestrieb Records — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:09:29 +0000

Nuit Noire were heard on Resonance radio in London last month. The archived Sound Projector show can be found here. It’s certainly worth listening through the full show especially for ambient/noise fans.

“Resonance 104.4 fm is the world’s first radio art station, established by London Musicians’ Collective.”

Nuit Noire live at Paul Asso

Todestrieb Records — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:33:49 +0000

Nuit Noire are playing live April 26, 2008:
Paul Asso Rangueil, toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, FRANCE.

Nuit Noire Anniverfairy Photos

Todestrieb Records — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:48:23 +0000

The first photos from Sunday’s 10 year celebratory show have been posted.
Tenebras was joined by original drummer Akhron!

Click for full-size images.

* Credit.

Nuit Noire 10 Year Anniverfairy Show

Todestrieb Records — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:17:03 +0000

To celebrate the Tenth year of existence Nuit Noire are playing a “10 Year Anniverfairy Show” in April. It will take place in Toulouse, France.
This show has been planned for some time and there were originally intentions to record the performance on video. Whether this will happen is currently uncertain.

April 20, 2008. Club: Caravan Serail.
145 ROUTE DE PARIS, 31140 SAINT-ALBAN. TOULOUSE, FRANCE.

Nuit Noire - Furibond Elegance (Preview)

Todestrieb Records — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:48:20 +0000

FURIBOND ELEGANCE is the title of NUIT NOIRE’s forthcoming 7″EP completed during the week of 18 May 2005.
The EP consists of four tracks continuing in the vein of the material found on “Lunar Deflagration”. Fast and energetic music with light alive melodies, frantic drums and sung/desperately howled vocals!
The title, Furibond, would translate to “very angry”.

SHOOTING STARS
A familiar start for the EP as this is possibly most like ‘Lunar Deflagration’ sound/style-wise. The shortest track (just over two minutes) it flies through the first half then leads into a slower greatly melodic part.

FURIBOND ELEGANCE
Track with the slowest guitar-sections. The guitar plays an isolated forlorn tune with simple cymbal and strange spring-sound effect. It does speed up for the ‘chorus’ parts and then finally rests into mid-pace, with the two-line vocal repeated over as the music/effects run into the almost-chaotic climax.

MOON
Second favourite song. Vocals start well sung and become more hysterical as the music gathers pace. Guitars give great build-up as the song progresses.

MYSTERY II
Highlight. Guitars in this track are amazing, and combined with the drum timing, spring around with such life and energy. Starting with speed, they soften as the drum shifts tempo and dance around effortlessly. Pulsating bright light within the dark forest as voices strain from sung to howled.

This will prove to be a great EP continuing from the Lunar Deflagration album – continuing with consistently killer night music!

Furibond Elegance should be released later in 2005. Possibly through an American label or by Tenebras himself with Creations of the Night.

Tenebras has also recorded material for a split with French CALL ME LORETTA (they play soft emotional music). This will be an interesting EP coming later 05/06.