Ardua Music

23/12/2025

Welcome (back) to Ardua Music, Angellore! New album 'Nocturnes' to be released in Spring 2026.

The seed of ANGELLORE was sown in 2007 in Avignon (France), when Rosarius & Walran met for the first time. Both quickly realized that they were carried by the same desire to express their deepest emotions through the most melancholic and beautiful (doom) music. Rosarius’ love of gothic music, and Walran’s personal folk touch would make their way into the majestic and sorrowful music that would become ANGELLORE.

Later joined by Ronnie on drums, their first album Errances (2012) gathered hugely enthusiastic reviews. Followed by La Litanie des Cendres (2015), the introduction of Lucia (female vocals) and Celin on bass led to their latest to date Rien Ne Devait Mourir (2020). ANGELLORE started recording demos for Nocturnes back in 2021 and completed the album earlier this year marking the band’s first collaboration with Belgian producer and mixing engineer Déhà ensuring that Nocturnes stands as the best-sounding album in their discography to date.

Singer and keyboardist Walran comments: “Back in 2020, Ardua Music (then known as The Vinyl Division) made one of our dreams come true by releasing a double-LP edition (complete with an extensive booklet!) of our third album, 'Rien Ne Devait Mourir'. Our collaboration proved remarkably rewarding, both on a professional and a personal level. This is why we are delighted to open a new chapter of our career with Ardua Music. We raise a glass of red wine – what else, for a French band devoted to sorrowful music? -to what we hope will be a long and fruitful partnership. We know it's been a while since our last album, and we're excited to share our new songs with you all”

More news coming soon!

21/12/2025

The last vinyl copy of A Greater Good was sold yesterday. What an incredible journey (both personally and musically) this has been, as they are embarking on a new ship far but close to Ardua Music.

If you did not get your copy yet, look for other distros or TM Bandcamp before it is completely sold out or (maybe?) repressed.

17/12/2025

Welcome to Ardua Music roster, The Fifth Alliance!

Originally formed in 2006, The Fifth Alliance is a doom/(post)(black)metal band from Breda, The Netherlands. First formed out as a chaotic hardcore band, TFA later shaped their sound into a hybrid of gut-wrenching doom, bleak post metal and blending it with hypnotic black metal elements.

Reinforced by the powerful additions of vocalist Natalya Thelen and drummer Peter Scheffer, the band entered Hearse Studio in June/July 2025 to record their new and fourth album Stenahoria. This new album is characterized by its massive, crushing riffs, icy atmospheres and a profound sense of bleakness, inviting listeners into an intense, sonic journey through distress and introspection.

Stenahoria will be released by Ardua Music on CD and Tartarus Records on LP/Tape on early 2026.

More news coming soon!

12/12/2025

Hectic days at the office with some band signings, gigs announcements delayed plus Spanish Post sending crazy bills coming from 2023, currently looking for legal advise.

I have updated the sales section at store so you have dozens of newly discounted records. Latest Shape of Despair vinyl among them so head over to arduamusic.com and find a late Christmas deal!

05/12/2025

Black Friday is over and Bandcamp Friday has started but Saturday December 6th (tomorrow!) sees .hours , and sharing stage in Vantaa. Do not miss this if you are around!

02/12/2025

Praised by many as the best doom/death album of 2025, the success of Structure debut album Heritage is something we never expected. A (not so) hidden gem you cannot miss! Get yours now if you haven't yet and take advantage of the last 24 hours of discount at arduamusic.com

01/12/2025

Funeral Doom on vinyl is something that does not match for many, but for those who care, check the last 48 hours of sales running at arduamusic.com and treat yourself with, among other, the third album of Who Dies In Siberian Slush.

For sale at ridiculous price not even covering pressing costs, each copy is printed in a random color like the orange marble you see in the second picture.

Thanks everyone for the massive amount of orders received during the last five days. Will take me some extra days to process them all!

29/11/2025

One of the biggest temptations of this week's sale is the latest release from Counting Hours 'Dreaming In The Mire'. One 7" vinyl CD containing two tracks. Price reduced until next Wednesday!

Get up to 60% off only at arduamusic.com
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27/11/2025

American customers! We are shipping to USA with no issues since early October so take advantage of our BF sale! With all the rush yesterday I did not added extra discount to "Miscellaneous" section, where you have cassettes and this last copy of Paradise Lost 'No Celebration' book.

Order at arduamusic.com

P.S: MASSIVE thanks to everyone who placed an order. I am completely flooded with packages and will resume shipments on Monday after attending some medical checks tomorrow. Keep an eye on your inbox!

26/11/2025

It´s here! The largest discount campaign of the year has started with CDs and LPs up to 60% off its original price. Valid from today and for one week only or until units last.

This time everything at store has a discount, including new arrivals and albums on their way to warehouse (shipping to you from late next week). Check new items in comments and head over to arduamusic.com to reserve yours!

P.S: And yes, we ship to USA!

Ardua Music is a Spanish metal music record label and mailorder. Shipping extreme metal CDs and vinyl worldwide.