Ravengod - black metal with Taake and Helheim members

[Lafawijn]

Lafawijn Records proudly presents you: RAVENGOD 
Ravengod was formed in Norway by V’gandr (Helheim, Taake) as a side project of Helheim. Later in 1996 Bjarte and Hoest (Taake) joined to record their only demo. This demo features raw uncompromising old school black metal, as was only made in Norway during the 90’s by the true black metal pioneers. To date this demo was never officially released. Now this demo will be finally released as two crystal clear lathe cut 7” vinyl series with newly mastered sound and new artwork. The EPs will be limited to 70 copies only! So, don’t sleep on it and pre-order it now while it is still available. 

The first 7” EP will contain two songs, Battle of wrath (3:20) and Northern grace (2:38 and will be unleashed by Lafawijn Records the 1st of February 2017. The second EP will be released a few months later. More info on the second EP will follow later. Furthermore, for the first time ever official Ravengod shirts will be available. These shirts will be limited to 50 copies combined for all sizes (S, M, L, XL). These shirts can only be bought along with the 7” EP as long as they are available. 

You can pre-order the first Ravengod EP now for 13 euro. Furthermore, you can also buy the package of the EP with the Ravengod shirt for 28 euro or the two Ravengod EPs together for 25 euro. Lastly, you can also pre-order the entire Ravengod package, including the two EPs and the shirt for 40 euro. When ordering two EPs you can choose to receive the first EP (and shirt if applicable) in February and the second EP later (you pay two times shipping costs) or you can choose to receive the whole package when the second EP is released (you pay for shipping costs only once). 

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION: You can pre-order the EPs exclusively by sending an e-mail to lafawijn@gmail.comcontaining your order, name, address and how you wish to pay (paypal (additional paypal fee will be charged) or bank transfer). Before you e-mail your order, carefully check http://lafawijn.blogspot.nl for other items you wish to purchase, combined shipping saves money. The Ravengod EPs are limited to one copy per order! NO trades, NO wholesale, NO discounts! Only die-hards!

[Requiem]

I guess this is pretty cool, but am I reading this right? You're selling an 'EP' that runs for about 6 minutes at 13 Euros, with another one to follow, presumably at the same length (you don't specify).

So the deal is 12 minutes of music on two different 7 inches for 25 Euros! A demo divided in two (why? Oh yeah = $) because it has Hoest on it when he was 19?

I'm no expert, but does a 6 minute release qualify as an Extended Play (EP)? 

Seems like the only thing being extended is the consumer's credulity. Still, it's a free market so best of luck to you. 

 

[Lafawijn]

I want to answer your questions. Because I can understand your concerns.

The original idea was to make it one lathe cut 7" EP. However, the lenght was just too long to put it on one 7" EP. This would have lead to severely reduced quality in sound (which is especially harsh considering this is a lathe cut). Because I believe vinyl should always be played and not stored as collectors items we chose to split up the demo into two releases. This way you get the best possible audio available on this medium. 

I understand that the costs are pretty high, but producing lathe cut 7" EP in low runs is very expensive. I can guarentee you that we (Lafawijn Records) are not making any money.

Still, it is up to you to either buy one, two or none of the EPs. It is something special for somebody that likes underground black metal on limited vinyl and that can afford it.

[FatherAlabaster]

Vinyl production is laborious and expensive. With individual lathe-cutting, you can definitely avoid the extra cost, time constraints, and larger run requirements of professional manufacturing. My main concerns would be the quality of the master (e.g. its suitability for the format) and quality control for variations in each record - are they each played in full before shipping to ensure that they're free of defects?

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[Requiem]

It would definitely be cool, but come on, splitting a 12 minute demo onto two vinyls because it wouldn't fit on one. What do you take us for?

Imagine splitting a more famous release up to fit on two different records because you really wanted individual lathe-cutting. It's just a nonsense putting a 12 minute demo on two different pieces of vinyl, lathe cut or not. Just admit it's for the double price. 

But good luck though, because obviously there are people out there mad enough to buy this.

I express my opinion merely as a casual observer and long time fan of black metal and cast no aspersions on the ethical intentions of the purveyors of said products.