SOON! /// Huata - Open The Gates Of Shambhala (K7 Re-ed.)

GUESS WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL LAST FRIDAY ?
That's right, 66 tapes for the next release "Huata - Open The Gates Of Shambhala" on Zugzwang Productions and Quagmire Records. Kudos to Tapeline for their customer support and professionalism.

Brace yourself for half an hour of a super-heavy doom/fuzz/satan combo coming straight from Brittany, France ! Fuzzy, muddy, sticky, fuzzy, stinky, heavy, fuzzy, oh and did I say it's fuzzy ?




First released on CD via Throatruiner Records and now out of stock, this critically acclaimed first effort gets reissued on tape with a very special silkscreened packaging by Headshot Laboratory. More info very soon.

SPECIAL OFFER : preorder for 4€. Shipping included, anywhere in the world !

Huata's next release "Atavist of Mann", on CD and LP, will be available via Throatruiner Records, Duplicate Records, Boue Records, Odio Sonoro and Psychedoomelic Records.

ZZP-001 /// Emotion Of Loss - Demo 2007

Eventually, after days of researching, prototyping, printing, cutting, sewing* and assembling, Zugzwang's very first release is available ! Limited edition of 13 CDr in handmade packaging, with special faux-leather slipcase.




I am really proud and excited to start my roster with a band like Emotion of Loss, who delivers here 20mn of sick, brutal and depressive Industrial Doom Metal.

No hope here, no life, no light at the end of the tunnel. Just desolation and loneliness. Fields of concrete and charcoal, as far as the eye can see. The intense pulse of all the desperate souls trapped under this ground.

You don't believe me ? Here, have a listen.



Emotion Of Loss - Demo 2007
1. Dead Empty Sky And Its Inscrutable Cold Infinty - 10:26
2. Disturbing Presentiment OF Coming Self-Apocalypse - 13:40

Total - 24:06.

Buy here. Download link coming soon.




*thank you grandma on this one

THE ROSTER

EMOTION OF LOSS

Emotion Of Loss delivers a heavy and sickening blend of doom, indus and noise. No hope here, no life, no light at the end of the tunnel. Just desolation and loneliness. Fields of concrete and charcoal, as far as the eye can see. The intense pulse of all the desperate souls trapped under this ground.

Band website.

ZZP-001 /// EMOTION OF LOSS - Demo 2007

ZZP-007 /// EMOTION OF LOSS & ZMAJEVDAH - Split

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HAUTE-CIMES

Haute-Cimes sound is both repulsive and fascinating at the same time, moving and breathing with its own pulse. Cinematographic harsh noise, with disturbing films samples entwining layers of radiating drones and pulsating noise shrills.

Its first effort, Khmaer Krahom, is like staring at the everlasting collapse of the Sun, laying on your back on a building rooftop, above the smog and stench of the world consuming itself in a last mass orgy of blood, oil and wine.

Bandcamp page.

ZZP-008 /// HAUTE-CIMES - Khmaer Krahom

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HUATA

Huata crawled their way up from the sewers, leaving behind cohorts of toothless, hysterically laughing tramps and giant cave rats, bathing and hunting in their waste. Their ascencion led them to emerge through the ruins of a collapsed church. Gazing at the sky, all they saw were waves of gleaming steel, vomiting fire on the terrified masses. Slowly, they gathered their instruments, even digging and old organ under the calcinated fragments of a broken cross. And then, began the mass.

Band website.

Bandcamp page.

ZZP-002 /// HUATA - Open The Gates Of Shambhala
ZZP-006 /// HUATA - Atavist Of Mann

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PROUD FATHER

Proud Father is an all tape recording project from the ruins of New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring noise bursts, tape collages, shoegaze-esque distortion/reverb, and analogue synthesizers. Carefully orchestrated chaos drips from your speakers. It floods your room softly, like a tide. Glimmering clouds and fuzzy swarms of drone angler fishes lure you in the depths of an audio maëlstrom.

Band website.

Bandcamp page.

ZZP-005 /// PROUD FATHER - Hearu Shi No Proud Father

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RESONANCE OF SPIRAL

Hailing from Japan, RxOxS deliver a sick mix of indus, hardcore, noise and dope beats. It's like a big melting pots of screams, screeches, samples, thunderous basslines, all tied together by a crushing drummachine. For fans of early ISIS, Godflesh, Tetsuo, Atari Teenage Riot etc.

Myspace page.

ZZP-003 /// RESONANCE OF SPIRAL - DEVBLU EP

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ZALHIETZLI

ZALHIETZLI is the ambiant/soundscapes/no wave solo project from the guy behind Zugzwang Productions. That is to say : me. So you know it's good.

Bandcamp page.

ZZP-004 /// ZALHIETZLI - Sainte Rita

-REVIEWS-

Incurably Optmistic : "[...] Zalhietzli demonstrates a keen mastery of a large span of experimental and ambient musical elements and creates one of the most real, darkest sounding albums of the year that will stick with you."

Polar Sunspots : "[...] this release moves between subtle, unnerving ambience to noisy, jarring segments with dark samples."

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ZMAJEVDAH

Zmajevdah take on grindcore has always been special. Never over-saturated blastbeatitude lo-finess has been so alive and heartwarming, and is now featured on Grindcore Karaoke !

Myspace page.

ZZP-007 /// EMOTION OF LOSS & ZMAJEVDAH - Split

SMILES AND HANDSHAKES

SMILES AND HANDSHAKES

OUR GIRLS
HUATA // FRA // Doom/Stoner/Satan Play Loud, Worship Satan.
EMOTION OF LOSS // RU // Doom/Indus The cold breath of concrete. Godfleshpress. Death is not yours.
RESONANCE OF SPIRAL // JAP // Indus/Hardcore Tactical Dark Wave. From Hell Far East Noise Front. 2Man Cell Till Death.

PROUD FATHER // US // Ambiant/Noise/Tape manipulation Soundcollages & Tapescapes.

ZALHIETZLI // FRA // Noise/Ambient/Soundscapes Zugzwang is Zalhietzli. Zalhietzli is Zugzwang.

OTHER SKANKS WORTH A SHOT

The Arm Of The Dirty Rabbit Psychedelic Sludge Doom.
Cadillacs & Dinosaurs Drummachine propelled Hardcore/Grind. Previous project now defunct.
The Forks Instrumental Postmathrock Duo
Hellisheaven Death&Doom
Kikurachiyo Sketchgrind
Pretty Mary Dies Furious Punk Hardcore
Suffering Mind Grinding Grindcore
Zmajevdah
Blackened Shoegazy Grind


PIMPS & BROTHELS

BOUE RECORDS

NIHILISTIC DISTRO

THE OUTER LIMITS

THE PATH LESS TRAVELED

TO LIVE A LIE

PSYCHEDOOMELIC

QUAGMIRE

THROATRUINER

WAY TOO MUCH WORDS

Core&Co Webzine

Cephalochromoscope

Fire On The Bayou

Incurably Optimistic

Polar Sunspots

Sore Throat, Nausea and Headache

Years Of Dust

OTHER PORNOGRAPHERS

Arvagna // M. Kafard

JCproductions

Headshot Laboratory

Lucie Inland

Julie N. Hascoët

ZeroPixelGrind

CONTACT

For orders, trades, any questions or inquiries, get in touch via contact.zugzwang (at)gmail.com

If you are a band and you want Zugzwang to release your stuff, send me an archive or link, and I will answer you back. Here are also some little conditions if you want to be on Zuzgwang :

Your album has to have a unique handmade packaging. You can come up with and idea, or I work on it by my own, or we can work together. Browse the blog to get an idea of what I mean.
No vinyl, no cd pressing, too expensive for the label at the moment. K7 and CDr only (pro-dubbed or not).
I prefer limited quantities. It's easier for me to distribute, as I don't have that much connections at the moment. My share of copies should not be higher than 50 copies.
You get a share of the copies proportional of how much you helped in the funding of the release. If the release costed 150$ for 100 copies, and you payed 60$, you get 40 copies.

ZUGZWANG SHOP

For your order, send an email to contact.zugzwang (at) gmail.com. Paypal is the preferred payment method.

FANGE - Poisse
ZZP-009 - Tape, 50 copies - (( 6€ ))

Beware of the Sun ! Fange's first ep "Poisse" is now available on tape. Get ready for +30mn of crushing sludge/noise ! Heavy down-tuned riffs blaring from big amps, vicious drum-shagging, good old screams, yells & shouts (in french s'il vous plaît) and abrasives noise/drone sprinkled atop for good measure.

Limited to 50 copies. The tape version comes in an over-sized VHS-like case, with laser-printed lyrics insert, and features an exclusive 10mn noise track on side B.

Fange features Ben from Huata at the guitar, Baptiste from Brain Pyramid on drums, and myself on vocals and noise. Mixing by Kristian Keyboard Productions and Mastered by Sylvain Biguet. Listen and download to the two releases here.


ZALHIETZLI - Sainte Rita + Two Songs, 2012
ZZP-C01 - CDr, 100 copies - (( Pay what you want ! See below ))

Zalhietzli is my solo musical outlet. Experiments in noise, ambient, indus and various sound manipulations, using mainly effect pedals, samples and tape collages. This CDr compiles the two first Zalhietzli releases, "Sainte Rita" from 2011 and "Two Songs, 2012".

What they said about Sainte Rita :
"Wonderfully claustrophobic dark ambient EP that delves into the genres of noise, drone and industrial." Polar Sunspots.

"Listening to this EP is really like watching a movie, having a nightmare etc., it’s an insanely immersive and dense, like a soundtrack to your subconscious’ inner workings." InB4track.

First edition of 100 copies. Come in a simple paper sleeve printed in black and white, in a plastic sleeve. Available at "a pay what you want" rate, not including paypal and shipping fees. Just mail me to know about shipping, and add a little extra if you feel like it ! If you want 2 copies or more, please count a minimum of 1€ per copy. Listen and download to the two releases here.


HAUTE-CIMES - Khmaer Krahom
ZZP-008 - Tape, 30 copies - (( 4€ ))

With Khmaer Krahom, Haute-Cimes delivers three tracks of cinematographic harsh noise, with disturbing films samples entwining layers of radiating drones and pulsating noise shrills. In 23 minutes, this tape sucks you in and drags you through one hell of journey among desolated landscapes of paranoia and self-loathing.

Haute-Cimes' Khmaer Krahom is like staring at the everlasting collapse of the Sun, laying on your back on a building rooftop, above the smog and stench of the world consuming itself in a last mass orgy of blood, oil and wine.

Limited edition of 30 copies. Packaged in a crystal case, with a huge 100% DIY insert. Comes with a download code usable on the artist bandcamp page.
Before buying, listen to the whole album here.


ZMAJEVDAH/EMOTION OF LOSS - Split Tape
ZZP-007 - Tape, 24 copies - (( 4€ ))

This is the work of two great artists that push the boundaries of their sound and their respective genre, their tunes sweating with heart, lo-fi and DIY ethics.

It's really hard to label Zmajevdah's blackened shoegazy grind mixture, but If you're into heartwarming blastbeatitude somewhat similar to Wheels Within Wheels, Liturgy or Panopticon, you will absolutely love the two everlasting tracks encased in this split.

With his new track Emotion Of Loss dwelves into more ethereal and experimental sounds, lurking toward ambiant and darker atmospheres. This is constricting rings in audio form, slowly suffocating you before the final blow !

Limited to 24 copies. Handmade packaging, huge string of thick paper, printed both sides, wrapped around the tape. Before buying, stream and download the whole split here.



HUATA - Atavist Of Mann
ZZP-006 - Tape, 50 copies - (( Sold out ))

First full-length from Britanny's fuzzed out doom-kvltists : Huata ! A one hour long mass of satanic, hermetic and ritual doom/stoner, led by the litanies of an old church organ !

Limited edition of 50 copies, with sick handmade packaging mimicking an old book !
Before buying, listen to the whole album here.



PROUD FATHER - Hearu Shi No Proud Father
ZZP-005 - Tape, 30 copies - (( Sold Out ))

Proud Father is a solo noise/ambiant/soundscapes artist from the ruins of New Orleans, LA. Hearu Shi No... is a 90mn journey through lo-fi ambiant, cascading analog drones and electric shoegaze riddled with kaiju samples.

Carefully orchestrated chaos drips from your speakers. It floods your room softly, like a tide. Glimmering clouds and fuzzy swarms of drone angler fishes lure you in the depths.

Limited edition of 30 copies. The tapes are handpainted, and come in painted-depainted resealable plastic bags. Each copy comes with stickers, tracklist insert and a full size screenprinted poster, with an artwork by Zugzwang Productions.

See more of the packaging here. Before buying, listen to whole album here.


ZALHIETZLI - Sainte Rita
ZZP-004 - Tape, 20 copies - (( Sold out ))

Zalhietzli (or ZLTZ, for short) mixes noise, ambient, loops, feedback, soundscape & various sounds manipulations. This first release contains three tracks, for 24mn.

Limited editions on 20 copies, with handmade packaging, yadda yadda, you know the drill by now.

See more of the packaging here.
Before buying, listen to the whole demo here.




RESONANCE OF SPIRAL - DEVBLU EP
ZZP-003 - Pro CDr, 100 copies - (( 6€ ))


Hyper-pissed off Japanese Industrial Hardcore ! For fans of early Isis, Godflesh & Tetsuo ! RxOxS drive their way into your cortex with their insane beats and samples and recondition it with thunderous bass assaults as the screams burn a litany of kill words in your subconscious.

As usual, this 23mn EP comes in a special handmade packaging. Limited to 100 copies.

See more of the packaging here.
Before buying, listen to them here.


HUATA - Open The Gates Of Shambhala
ZZP-002 - Tape, 66 copies - (( Sold Out ))

Special K7 re-issue of Huata's first effort "Open The Gates Of Shambhala". Coming soon with a special handmade packaging that unfolds into an upside-down cross !

Brace yourself for half an hour of a super-heavy doom/fuzz/satan combo coming straight from Brittany, France !

See more of the packaging here.
Before buying, listen to the whole album here.



EMOTION OF LOSS - Demo 2007
ZZP-001 - CDr, 12 copies - (( Sold out ))

20mn of sickening Doom/Indus à la Godfleshpress, made in Russia ! CDr, handmade packaging with lyrics insert & leather-like slipcase. Limited to 13 copies !

See more of the packaging here.
Before buying, listen to the whole demo here.

This item is out of stock at Zugzwang Productions ! Contact the band directly at in_dirt (at) hotmail.com


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DISTRO

CD

DROG - Green Eyes EP - CDr (( 5€ ))
Pornopsychotropic noise, by Johnny UFO (UFO GESTAPO, LAMORT, The ZOMBOS).

FLOURISHING - A Momentary Sense Of The Immediate World (( 6€ ))
Experimental death metal/grind. Still sealed.

HABSYLL - MMVIII (( 11€ ))
"No-doom / funeral noise" sludge band.

HUMMINGBIRDS OF DEATH - Show Us The Meaning Of Haste (( 8€))
Fastblast powerviolence, absolutely awesome.

IMBROGLIO - Sleep Deprivation (( 8€ ))
Still sealed.

NEGATIVE REACTION / RAMESSES - Split CD (( 11 € ))

PULLING TEETH - Paradise Illusions / Paranoid Delusions (( 8€ ))

SINK - The Process (( 8€ ))
Experimental drone/noise, comes with a cool packaging.

WIZARD'S BEAR - Pure Filth (( 11€ ))
Sludge in the vein of Iron Monkey.

xBRAINIAx - Deprogrammed (( 8€ ))
Furious, pissed-off grindcore. Still sealed.


VINYL

$KRUPEL / BRUTAL DEATH - The Revenge Of The Rough Grind Calamari Rings - Split 7" (( 5€ ))

THE EARWIGS / LORD ZILLABLASTER - Alienoise Destruction Musick Now!!! / Lord Zillblaster - Split 7" (( 5€ ))
B-Movies Noise.

FINAL EXIT / BLUDGE - Split 7" (( 3€ ))
No fluff, no tech, just grind.

OXBOW / KILL KILL KILL - Split 7" (( 5€ ))

JUMBO'S KILLCRANE / RUMPELTILTSKIN GRINDER - {Brown Slight Return} / Equipment Crusher - Split 7" (( 5€ ))

NESSERIA - s/t - 12" (( 8€ ))
Hardcore/Chaos/Violence from Paris.

THROAT - Adult Situations - 7" (( 5€ ))


TAPE

OINTMENT - Satan's Sandbox (( 4,50€ ))
Sickening sludge, with members of KILSLUG

SHAMAN - Rituals Of The Rainforest (( 4€ ))
Over 30 minutes of nightmarish monotous noise. Blood red handpainted tape sealed in an envelope.

SUNFACE - Slash And Burn Culture - Tape (( 3€ instead of 5, as the B-side is a bit worn out ))

V/A - Tribute To Seaman Popeye - 7-ways split tape (( 3,50€ ))
Crazy comp featuring noise, grind, sludge...


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SECOND HAND CDS

Buy in bulk to get a good price ! -20% for 5 items, -40% for 10 items. Shipping not included.

CANDIRIA - What Doesn't Kill You... (( 5€ ))

DEMIMONDE - Mutant Star (( 5€ ))

DESTROYER DESTROYER - Littered With Arrows (( 5€ ))

ELECTRO QUATERSTAFF - Gretzky (( 5€ ))

GROSSO GADGETTO - Paranorama (( 3€ ))

INKED IN BLOOD - Lay Waste The Poets (( 5€ ))

GUTWORM - Ruin The Memory (( 5€ ))

MEMFIS - The Wind-Up (( 5€ ))

PLEDGE ALLIANCE - Trümmer Einen Zerborstenen Welt (( 3€ ))

THE PROCESS - Vultures Of Human Decay (( 4€ ))

V/A - Sumo Disentry (( 3€ ))

RELEASES

(continuously updated)

Click on a release name to get more info about it.


COMING SOON :

ZZP-010 /// FANGE - Poisse (Tape)


OUT NOW :

ZZP-008 /// HAUTE-CIMES - Khmaer Krahom (Tape // 30 copies)
ZZP-007 /// EMOTION OF LOSS / ZMAJEVDAH - Split (Tape // 30 copies)
ZZP-006 /// HUATA - Atavist Of Mann (Tape // 2x50 copies)
ZZP-005 /// PROUD FATHER - Hearu Shi No Proud Father (Tape // 30 copies)
ZZP-004 /// ZALHIETZLI - Sainte Rita (Demo tape // 20 copies)
ZZP-003 /// RESONANCE OF SPIRAL - DEVBLU EP (3" CDr // 100 copies)
ZZP-002 /// HUATA - Open The Gates Of Shambhala (Tape // 66+33 copies)
ZZP-001 /// EMOTION OF LOSS - Demo 2007 (CDr // 13 copies)

POSTZERO

Hello everyone.

My name is Jyb, and this is my label, Zugzwang Productions.

Zugzwang will release extreme music, such as Doom metal, Grind, Sludge, Noise, Power Violence, Indus... and hopefully many more.

Zugzwang will release this music on CDs, CDr, Tapes, and maybe Vinyl, if business goes well enough.

Zugzwang will package all these fragile, feeble pieces of plastic you call records in lovely handmade packaging. Specially designed for each records, these packaging will protect them against the hazards of a life spent on the shelves of a record collection, and help them attain maximum raditude (and also get them not fit on said shelves).

Because Zugzwang loves you*, just like he hates 20-bucks-jewel-case-two-pages-booklet-records.

More stuff coming soon.


*and your money