{"title":"Varg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Varg, the monicker of Swedish techno producer Jonas Rönnberg, is known for his unique sound and captivating performances. With a name that translates to \"wolf\" in Swedish, Varg's music embodies strength and power. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2019, he made headlines when he announced that he would be changing his alias to *a7545530* due to a cease and desist from German metal band *Varg*. Despite this setback, Varg continues to push boundaries and create innovative techno tracks that resonate with fans around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Drawing inspiration from various genres such as black metal and folk music, Varg has carved out a niche for himself in the electronic music scene. His distinct blend of atmospheric melodies and pulsating beats sets him apart from other artists in the industry. If you enjoy artists like Finsterforst, Thrudvangar, or Obscurity, then Varg's music is sure to captivate your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ewige-wacht-2","title":"Ewige Wacht","description":"\u003cp\u003eVARG, Germany’s top-notch pagan metal force, returns stronger than ever on their new album, entitled Ewige Wacht, to be released on October 13, 2023 via Napalm Records. With their last and most successful record to date, Zeichen (2020, #16 in the German album charts), VARG put the thematic and musical focus completely on their pagan roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napalm Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50394910458187,"sku":"2057128","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Ewige_Wacht_29af62f3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726450182"},{"product_id":"das-ende-aller-lugen","title":"Das Ende Aller Lugen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlready the opener, which will be an established monument of the German’s live set within a very short time, presents VARG’s new direction: The political leaders of the world exposed as false prophets and seducers, VARG invokes the united resistance. Uncompromisingly, the herd chants together as a solid, massive structure to conjure up the “Revolution” – a track that not only pushes forward with both anthemic and martial character, but also encourages revelry, a sound that carries throughout the entire album.  Although VARG are more monstrous than ever, “Das Ende aller Lügen” is perhaps one of the best examples that the calm always comes before the storm, how the calming moments that tend to emphasize the coming thunder and accentuate it. This concept is perfectly executed in “Achtung” and “Dunkelheit”, which are rumbling monsterous epics that somehow surprise you with their very menacing and grim undertones. “Streyfzug” is solemn, and even tenuto in some places, with an almost hymn-like melancholy, while “Totentanz” with its seductive two-part vocal harmonies are reminiscent of the mating calls of the “Erlkönig” – and inevitably lead down to everything that creeps, deep down into the musty earth. The proud “Einherjer”, who had to fight his way through clinking-harsh “Wintersturm” and acrid “Ascheregen” knows what he is talking about …  With their fifth album, VARG prove that offense is often the best defense – and how impulsivity and unpredictability always makes the best generals. In this battle you will need the best and only the best, those who surreptitiously allure one into the trap, but are also open minded for the frontal attack. In this battle you need the brute force that is called VARG, and this force alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napalm Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50467004776779,"sku":"2009924","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_dc817c78_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727334130"},{"product_id":"zeichen","title":"Zeichen","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn their authentic masterpiece Zeichen, the Wolves from VARG return to their roots and embark on a journey further down a new road. Forget anything you have seen or heard about them in the past few years and embrace the new album as a reboot of a band that never ceased to evolve and has gotten rid of everything superfluous. This seventh full length release marks a new era for the Wolves, haunted by wild battles, death and bloodlust - a resurrection from the fields of pagan metal, pairing razor-sharp melodic death riffs with Freki's furious vocals. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napalm Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50473877471563,"sku":"1100930","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50473878618443,"sku":"1100931","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/00cae3c8-c1f6-4fce-9d45-dd9cac2427d1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727431756"},{"product_id":"star-alliance","title":"Star Alliance","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter \"Star Alliance\"'s initial release as a limited six tape-box set late last year, it was apparent that there was a need for a reissue, which now comes in the form of this remastered double LP set with a selection of the best work and even a few new tracks added. The story is the same but the narrative has been sharpened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the last few years, Varg has manifested himself, not only as one of the most productive new voices in European electronic and techno music - with countless releases and projects - but also as one of the most interesting of the lot. Completely free from any concern of genre notions towards his music, he moves freely between fields and does this in such a fluent way that it is hard to think of anyone that can match him. With the music that makes up \"Star Alliance\", it is clearer than ever before that Varg - while being an extremely talented techno producer, at the same time is much more than that. \"Star Alliance\" has tracks of spacious acid standing next to heavy industrial rhythms, piercing abstract modular synth work, beautiful soundscapes, piano pieces and field recordings. 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