OUT NOW! VAGUE - FOOTSTEPS CD

“Entah harus dibilang apa baiknya musik mereka ini, yang pasti mereka menyelamatkan telinga saya dari bebunyian pop melayu. Vague!” – Roi Radio

“Inadequate”, the song is another step up for a band that has grown increasingly confident with each of its releases. ” – The Jakarta Globe

At long last, the most anticipated debut full album from the Jakarta-based indie rock trio Vague has finally available on CD for the first time!

Vague, one of the hardest working bands to emerge from the underground has been known for their powerful performance through extensive tours and constant gigs around the city. Anyone fortunate enough to have lived through their live performances will attest to the band’s unparalleled standard of ferocity. Yet in their debut album Footsteps the band delivers nine songs full of disenchantment and unanswered questions about the value of life.

Many have compared them with post-hardcore juggernauts such as Fugazi, Dinosaur Jr or even Mineral, but Vague, despite taking all the influence from the aforementioned, have developed their own unique sounds to deliver emotions without being trapped in today’s whiny teenage drama. Their lyrics have developed into something far more contemplative to seek the true essence of existence.

CD features 8-panel thick digipak with 24-page lyric booklet in very limited quantities.

Price 55k
Distros & Wholesalers are welcome!
Order to sonicfuneralrecs@gmail.com

Available soon at these following distros/resellers

-         Grieve Records

-         Warung Musik

-         Omuniuum

-         Lawless

-         Hitam Kelam Merch

-         Alpha Omega Merch

Other distros will be updated on weekly basis
TGIF!

Matiasu - Doom Dance CD. Out June 21

OUT NOW! KOMUNAL - PANORAMA LP VINYL

Reissue of legendary debut album from heavyweight champion KOMUNAL now on high quality vinyl to mark the 10th anniversary. Remastered and sonically enhanced by BRAD BOATRIGHT (Sleep, High on Fire, Sunn 0))) at AUDIOSIEGE SONIC ENGINEERING in Portland, Oregon for maximum sonic devastation.

Originally released on limited sold-out cassette in 2004 through now-defunct Hamson Killer records, Panorama became monumental masterpiece years in the making that gains respect and national recognition like none other.

Once again, these barbaric troops from swamp are ready to seize the throne and reign supreme!

Featuring revamped artwork on wide-spine heavy duty single pocket sleeve with insert limited to 100 copies on lifeless black wax and mastered at 45 rpm for maximum result.

Exclusive Test Press edition of 25 copies are SOLD OUT.

SONIC FUNERAL RECORD STORE DAY 2014 UPDATE

So we have shed the lights on what will be available on Record Store Day 2014. Please read this carefully.

KOMUNAL – PANORAMA wooden box set test press edition will be available at the RSD Duty Free Kemang on April 19. Five (5) copies will be available at the venue. While the rest of the test press and regular edition will be available by pre-order on the same day.

We have teamed up with Doom Wood to release bandung-based one-man doom/drone unit DEATHLESS 2x Cassette box set of its debut EP Ars Longa Vita Brevis and Litteraetantri. Limited to 100 copies in special package. Details TBA. 

A little update from us, and a preparation for the Record Store Day 2014

We have been through a great moment a while back. We have sold out of Rabu – Renjana and Matiasu – Doom Dance tapes in less than 24 hours, which is amazing for a little label like this. You guys are sick! Thanks for the support

There are several projects ahead, including Matiasu – Doom Dance CD version which is currently on progress.

We also working on debut album from Jakarta-based indie rockers Vague entitled Footsteps, which will be available on CD around May-June. The band is currently in the mastering process.

Then as for the Record Store Day 2014, we have two releases that will be made available on April 19. First we have limited Komunal – Panorama Test Press edition limited to undisclose quantity and a secret cassette box set.

Stay tuned.

Wicked Suffer SEA Tour 2014

Wicked Suffer is currently on the road for their second SEA Tour 2014 starting on January 10. They expected to hit Jakarta as the final frontier on January 20. Destroy!

Matiasu Doom Dance EP (re-recorded and re-mastered) soon on cassette

Matiasu is currently in the studio to re-record their Doom Dance EP planned to be released on cassette. More details soon.

OUT NOW! THE SOUTHERN BEACH TERROR "WAVE OF BLOOD" LP

OUT NOW!!!

For the sake of holy Poseidon and the lurking deep-sea creatures…

After long delay in the production finally we present you the seminal debut album that never saw the light of day until NOW!

Wave of Blood is the first full length from the one and only garage-surf rock legend hailing from the ancient city of gods.

Recorded in the dark summer of 2005, Wave of Blood collects nine songs of pure lo-fi, fuzzy tunes about mythical creatures, zombie beach party and the mighty queen who occupies the south sea.

This collaborative release with the highly acclaimed Jakarta-based Elevation Records, showcased in amazing gatefold sleeve featuring beautiful artworks from the greatest artists of our time such as Wedhar Riyadi, Arian Arifin and Irfan Hakim Lubis.

Remastered at 45 RPM for maximum sonic experience, this album is nothing but a must for every slave of hypnotic riffs! Definitely a collectible item in the years to come.

Limited to 107 copies in traditional black wax!

PRESS RELEASE FROM ELEVATION RECORDS:

The Southern Beach Terror (selebihnya akan saya sebut dengan SBT saja) mungkin adalah satu dari segelintir band yang tak terlalu ambil pusing dengan jam terbang manggung yang tinggi, menduduki tangga lagu nasional, sound panggung bersih, ketenaran dan tetek bengek seorang road manager.
Terdengar ugal-ugalan dan “tidak professional” bagi ukuran band-band jaman sekarang yang lebih mementingkan menyewa seorang manajer dibanding menulis lagu bagus, tapi di situlah letak keunikan band ini.
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Kami punya kepercayaan bahwa “the only good band is a dead band”. Terdengar nihilistik, tapi itulah prinsip yang kami pegang.
SBT memang tak pernah mengumumkan bahwa mereka bubar. Hanya vakum - tanpa sebuah keharusan untuk kembali ke panggung - setelah Bowo sang gitaris/vokalis memilih pulang kampung ke Lombok demi meneruskan bisnis pariwisata keluarganya.
Bagi kami SBT seperti menggambarkan tagline nihilistik diatas tadi. Mereka tak memaksakan diri untuk mencapai level tertentu, merekam album banyak yang berujung pada kegagalan yang epik atau tak memaksakan diri untuk merilis album fenomenal yang merajai chart majalah musik kesayangan kamu. Mereka hanya mengalir seperti ombak yang menjadi inspirasi mereka.
Buktinya? Tentu saja album debut “Wave of Blood” ini.
Setelah direkam sekitar tahun 2005, album ini tadinya berencana dirilis dalam format CD oleh salah satu label dari Jakarta. Rencana tersebut tidak terealisasi hingga pada 2013 sebuah joint venture antara Elevation Records dan Sonic Funeral Records memutuskan untuk memberi sentuhan istimewa terhadap album ini.
Album berisi sembilan buah lagu ini memang mengandalkan kualitas lo-fi, salah satu pendekatan yang memang ampuh menggambarkan corak musik mereka.
Kami ingat obrolan bersama Bowo beberapa waktu lalu ketika membahas EP live at Joe’s Garage yang hanya dirilis dalam format CDR berjumlah sangat terbatas. Mereka tak memusingkan kualitas audio. Bahkan EP tersebut hanya direkam menggunakan mp3 player biasa. Lo-fi as fukk.
Dirilis dalam format piringan hitam dengan jumlah terbatas hanya 107 kopi, album ini tentu saja bakal menjadi sebuah instant classic secara turun temurun. Untuk semakin melengkapi keistimewaan album reissue ini kami juga menyertakan 4 buah artwork, karya Arian Arifin, Wedhar Riyadi dan Irfan Hakim dalam sebuah kemasan gatefold yang bisa segera menjadi artefak collectible! Setiap keping vinyl 160 gram dengan kecepatan 45 rpm, juga dibungkus dengan dust jacket berwarna dengan memuat foto langka mereka.
Enjoy the journey exploring the depth of the southern sea.
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut bisa hubungi: sonicfuneralrecs@gmail.com atau elevation1977@gmail.com atau 081319501606

Last-minute Delay

Sincere apologies to everyone waiting for the Southern Beach Terror vinyl. I know last minute delays are extremely disappointing, especially with so many great artists and supporters involved. Every effort is being taken to make this update happen as soon as possible.

Based on the report we received on November 20, the printing shop had a problem in the process of making the gatefold cover (modern printing shop nowadays do not have experience in making gatefold sleeve), so the guy at the printing shop decided to restart/remake the cove. Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do except waiting, waiting and waiting with potential headaches. 

To cope with this situation, we decided to send out the t-shirt first. The shipment has begun on Monday. Hopefully the gatefold sleeve can be finished before New Year's eve.

Best regards,

SxF

SOON. RABU - RENJANA IN LIMITED HANDMADE CASSETTE

Following their stunning debut album Renjana (out on netlabel Yes No Wave), Sonic Funeral decided to give a special treatment for this (it means remastered version, for sure). 

The grey shell cassette will be showcased in custom booklet housed inside a custom vellum envelope and finally sealed with medieval wax stamp. Limited to 50 copies. The production will commence in early January 2014.

OUT NOW! WICKED SUFFER NIHILIST 7" EP

OUT NOW!

A wanderer across the darkest abyss, a conjuror succumbed into endless nightmare, marching to his own burial.

On their second vinyl outing, Wicked Suffer expels another turbulent to call the nihilists to detonate themselves into abrupt oblivion. Five songs full of destructive assaults with soul-torturing vocals and lyrics, crossing the expectations far beyond your realm of chaos.

The Nihilist EP is Wicked Suffer pushing into wilder sonic territory previously unexplored by the band. This EP is caustically mixed and mastered by the undead Will Killingsworth (Das Oath, The Faith, Ampere, Vaccine, Bucket Full of Teeth) at Dead Air Studios in Amherst, Massachusetts to reach its maximum devastation. Sonic Funeral is proud to present you the band at its finest material to date completed with mysterious artwork by the mighty Vrugarth to complement your violent journey into the belly of the deep-sea creature.
Limited to 103 copies on lifeless black vinyl.

This EP comes in two different editions:
Mailorder only Die-Hard Edition box set limited to 30 copies: Featuring custom, wrapped-on heavy cardstock with bonus “Live in Desolation” DVD, two 1” buttons, poster and silkscreened patch (SOLD OUT)
Standard Edition of 73 copies featuring pro-printed custom fold-over jacket on 230gsm FSC certified, uncoated and recycled paper.

EMAIL TO SONICFUNERALRECS@GMAIL.COM

 

 

Calling all the NIHILIST!

The Wicked Suffer Nihilist EP 7" cover has finished. We also working on the box set edition. Expected to be released next week!

AVHATH has commenced the recording session

At last, Jakarta-based Avhath has begun the recording session for their next EP for Sonic Funeral.

A.L.I.C.E 7" VINYLS

Managed to obtain few copies of A.L.I.C.E 7" vinyls on new-born Lawless Records. Black vinyls, awesome music, devastating lyrics. IDR130k. If you want one of these simply send an inquiry to sonicfuneralrecs@gmail.com.

THE SOUTHERN BEACH TERROR SNEAK PEEK

Received the Southern Beach Terror vinyls a few days ago. Shiny black, awesome sounds. Now working on the gatefold jacket. The t-shirt to be bundled with the vinyl is currently in the production house. Surf Nazis must die!

SOME SAJAMA CUT - THE OSAKA JOURNAL VINYL LEFTOVERS

Still got a few copies left of Sajama Cut - The Osaka Journal 12" vinyl on Elevation Records and Bronze Medal Records. Signed by the front man. Limited quantities! For inquiries please send to sonicfuneralrecs@gmail.com

PRE-ORDER SOUTHERN BEACH TERROR 'RIDE THE WAVE OF BLOOD' 12" VINYL

Southern Beach Terror first emerged during the summer of 2005 in Yogyakarta. This band, being hailed as the first surf-rock revivalist in Indonesia, is strongly influenced by The Ventures, The Shadows, Dick Dale and His Del-tones, Eka Sapta, Dara Puspita and of course The Ghastly Ones.

They grow cult-like fans with their everlasting jargon "low budget rock" that encourages many bands and fans to put aside all bullshit about money and profit.

After series of riding the wave of waste and blood, compilations and split EP, the band recorded their first full length album in 2006 but somehow never saw the daylight. The album contains 9 songs of classic, full of reverb and fuzz-driven sound that was nearly vanished since 20 years ago. The master file of this debut album was buried in time and civilization, but we decided to open the casket and praise the holy riffs.

An effort was made…

Sonic Funeral and Elevation Records are proud to present you the lost material on 12” vinyl the way it should be heard. This album is cut from the original master and housed in gatefold jacket featuring artworks from great artists such as Arian Arifin, Wedhar Riyadi and Sulaiman Hakim Lubis.

Limited to 100 copies

Price: IDR 280k

GET A GREAT PACKAGE DEAL OF 12" VINYL AND A T-SHIRT FEATURING ARTWORK BY ARIAN ARIFIN PRINTED ON GILDAN LIMITED TO 24 PCS FOR IDR300K

Pre Order your package now to secure your copy! (This PRE-ORDER session is not available for the vinyl-only. Vinyl will be available in November)

Send an email with the subject “Southern Beach Terror”

Containing your NAME, T-SHIRT SIZE, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

Ride the Wave of Blood!

Behind the Coven's Kitchen

Things are running a little bit slow in the Sonic Coven. We are currently waiting for the Wicked Suffer Nihilist 7” EP artwork. This issue is intended to be released in three different version: LIMITED DIE-HARD BOX SET EDITION limited to 30 copies featuring custom wrapped-up box containing the 7” vinyl in printed inner sleeve, “Live in Desolation” DVD, 2x 1” buttons, patch, poster and sticker; LIMITED TOUR EDITION with alternate artwork available only at the Wicked Suffer tour venues (More info TBA); and STANDARD EDITION. However, we started to take pre-orders for the box set edition. Price is IDR180k exclude shipping. Send your order to: sonicfuneralrecs@gmail.com

Meanwhile, the Southern Beach Terror 12” LP vinyl is on its way to Indonesia due out around November/December. We are currently working on the cover layout now.

Talking about heavy metal, Brad Boatright from Audiosiege has finished the remastering process for the Komunal “Panorama” 12” LP vinyl. Sounds huge and evil! The LP is due out next year. 

THE HARDER THEY COME: KOMUNAL - PANORAMA 12" VINYL REISSUE PROJECT

At last, the masterpiece debut album from the most ferocious Indonesian heavy metal band Komunal has been found. Komunal released their debut album Panorama in 2004 in cassette format through now-defunct Hamson Killer Records. 

Like other monumental album did, the Indonesian heavy metal scene would never be the same again. The debut album, which contains nine classic songs, is a mix between stoner doom, punk and heavy metal which was sounded very bold ahead from their local contemporaries. 

They developed their own style without trying to be someone they are not. After all these years, the cassette version is pretty hard to find. The price sky-rocketed. Only few had survived and the master file was lost.

After series of effort to find the master file, Sonic Funeral Records is proud to announce that we will be working a reissue project of this masterpiece on 12” vinyl format slated for 2014 release to commemorate their efforts and mark the 10 years of the album.

The original master file will be re-mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, Sunn O))), From Ashes Rise, High on Fire) of Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon.

We have also appointed the genius Morrg to work his magic to create the artwork.

Once again, the Indonesian heavy metal scene would never be the same again.

VROSK AND AVHATH HAVE JOINED THE SONIC COVEN

Proud to announce that two great underrated bands agreed to sold their soul to the Sonic Coven. Bandung-based Vrosk agreed to launch their 7” EP sometime this year, while Jakarta-based Avhath seeks to annihilate by releasing one-side 7” with etched art also this year. Production is expected to begin around October… See ya in hell…