SECRETS OF THE MOON
Arcana Vanity Death (The Demo Years) 3LP GREY

“And a magic dwells in each beginning”

Enthralled by occultism and the magic of Black Metal SECRETS OF THE MOON was originally brought forth by bassist and singer Daevas after his departure from MARTYRIUM in Osnabrück in 1995. Thanks to a tremendous discography – amongst a multitude of releases most notably spanning seven full-length albums – and countless shows performed domestically and abroad, SECRETS OF THE MOON – within the ensuing 27 years until its termination in 2022 – would go on to put its name on the map as one of Germany’s most revered dark Metal bands. Prior to unleashing their first album Stronghold of the Inviolables in 2001 the mischievous collective managed to produce a body of work comprising two demos – Unearthed Arcana and Vanitas – Promotape 98, the notorious and never officially published Moondance Madness tape and the cult Split 7” EP with LUNAR AURORA. Although less known than their albums, these dusty relics from the dark past are no less significant. Naturally way rawer and unpolished than the studio albums, what these recordings may lack in sophistication is all made up for by the mystical charm pervading their every second. All of these raw diamonds from SECRETS OF THE MOON’s formative period with many obscure recordings especially unearthed for this compilation on top, Darkness Shall Rise Productions now have the great pleasure to reissue in the shape of this marvellous compilation.

A new in-depth interview with Lars “Devas” Plegge and Phil “sG” Jonas was done especially for this release and the booklets also includes many never seen before pictures of the groups glorious past.

The songs were completely new remastered from the original tapes by Patrick W. Engel at the Temple of Disharmony.
Cover-artwork was done by Misanthropic-Art.

Over 130 minutes of pure BLACK METAL MAGIK!

3LP triple-gatefold sleeve incl. a huge 24-page 12” booklet including a new in-depth interview with Lars “Devas” Plegge and Phil “sG” Jonas and many never seen before pictures.
An double-sided A2 poster will be added to every vinyl too.

Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Intro (Unearthed Arcana 1995)
2. Screams Of Anguish (Unearthed Arcana 1995)
3. Lonesome In Forest At Nightfall (Unearthed Arcana 1995)
4. Sensual Defloration (Unearthed Arcana 1995)
5. Saila (Unearthed Arcana 1995)
6. Luna Eclipse (Unearthed Arcana 1995)

Side B:
7. Idolize Me (Vanitas 1997)
8. Caller Of The Moon (Vanitas 1997)
9. Vanitas (Vanitas 1997)
10. My Life For Yours (Vanitas 1997)
11. Sadomatic Rites (Vanitas 1997)

Side C:
12. Screams Of Anguish (Promo-Tape 1998)
13. Saila (Promo-Tape 1998)
14. Orion In The Wintersky (Promo-Tape 1998)
15. My Life For Yours (Promo-Tape 1998)

Side D:
16. Fanatica (Promo-Tape 1998)
17. Through Golden Spheres (Promo-Tape 1998)
18. Leichengott (Promo-Tape 1998)
19. Through Golden Spheres (Split Single 2000)

Side E:
20. Idolize Me (Moondance Madness 1997)
21. My Life For Yours (Moondance Madness 1997)
22. Moonstruck (Moondance Madness 1997)
23. Vanitas (Moondance Madness 1997)
24. Atomic Nuclear Desolation (Moondance Madness 1997)

Side F:
25. Awake (Unreleased Song, Rehearsal 1996)
26. Under The Sign Of The Capricorn (Rehearsal 1997)
27. Under A Funeral Moon (Rehearsal 1997, 2024 Vocals)
28. Dethroned Emperor (Live Osnabrück 1998)
29. Through Golden Spheres (Split Single, Alternate Mix 1999)