Despotz Records

17/12/2023

One week left until Christmas, so we wanted to start giving you all some Christmas feelings. We asked Jens from Corroded if he had any ideas how to put you all in the Christmas mood. He said, no problem, I got just the thing..

So from Jens and all of the Corroded as well as Rasmus, Ömer and Carl-Marcus at Despotz Records, we give you this early Christmas wish! Have a great Christmas and a happy new year! 🎅🏼❤️
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15/12/2023

F.K.Ü. have released an animated music video for their latest single "The Spawning".

Check it out here:

“Never part of any trend, it’s horror and metal till the end”The closing line to the title track of the new album pretty much sums up the essence of F.K.Ü.He...

14/12/2023

Satan Takes A Holiday - A L L N I G H T E R ( E M M O N R E M I X )
The collab that keeps on giving!
Just over a year since the ever burning night lamp that is ALL NIGHTER saw the light of day, we get the obvious continuation in a full on remix by Emmon.
We love it - do you love it?

Check it out here: https://ingrv.es/all-nighter-qub-y
🖤 🖤 🖤

07/12/2023

Skarlett Riot comes back to the UK in April next year, on tour as special guests to Esoterica. 🔥

03/12/2023

P L A Y L I S T
The new 'live session #1' release from Adna has been well received by her fans and now also embraced by Spotify who are adding 'Beautiful Hell (Acoustic Version)' onto their Akustiskt playlist (link in comments). We are Despotz Records - We Rule!
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📸: Greta Maria Asgeirsdottir (press photo)

02/12/2023

We hope you haven't missed the debut single by Pirate Queen !

If you have, check it out here:

Music video: https://youtu.be/wdI388LjgnI?si=2UtEaSXvksiRE-zC

Stream: https://ingrv.es/pirates-from-the-sea-8f9-a

01/12/2023

Happy release day!

Lisa Miskovsky har släppt en julutgåva av sin EP "Eljest".

Streama här: https://ingrv.es/eljest-bvy-d

30/11/2023

R I D E _ O N
Rest in peace Shane Mac Gowan
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Our classic version of Ride On with the legend that is Shane MacGowan. Features live footage spanning 15 years.Keith Fay Patreon: www.patreon.com/keithfay

30/11/2023

L I V E _ S E S S I O N
Today we're thrilled to announce the release of Adna's live-in-studio acoustic 'live session #1' EP. The EP include some of her most popular songs and a cover of Susanne Sundfør's Undercover
Check it out in full on Youtube or listen on a streaming service of your choice.

TRACKLIST
Beautiful Hell - Acoustic Version
Darkness Born in Youth - Acoustic Version
November - Acoustic Version
Undercover (Susanne Sundfør cover)

The EP was recorded live in studio in Berlin and also filmed to create a long session video (and separate live videos for each track). Adna comments;
- "It was a spontaneous idea and I wanted to try something out that I haven’t tried before, so that’s when I thought of making acoustic versions of some songs. Maybe mostly for myself, to see what it would feel like to keep things very simple. These versions are recorded in Berlin together with two close friends with whom I have played in various contexts in the last couple of years - Caroline Blomqvist (gitarr & backings) och Tara Nome Doyle (piano & backings). Susanne Erler, whom I have known since I came to Berlin, has made the video. Kevin Reiter recorded the audio and Frida Claeson Johansson did the mastering."

In the session Adna also choose to add a cover, and decided on the song 'Undercover' by Susanne Sundfør and explain the choice here: - "Undercover is one of those songs that I often go back to and listen to quite a lot. There’s something about the lyrics, I think, and the voice of Susanne Sundfør is one of my absolute favorite voices. So it just felt nice, to make my own interpretation of this song."

SINGER-SONGWRITER / DARK POP / LIVE-SESSIONAdna return with her first ever acoustic 'live session #1' EP (recorded live in studio) released on Despotz Record...

25/11/2023

F.K.Ü. have released a new single called “The Spawning”. Stream it on your favourite platforms.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0dAXDUngRRkCq2atkT6sux?si=_bQmHcxKSNeOCWOoNxpY4A

24/11/2023

🏴‍☠️ Pirates from the sea! 🏴‍☠️
✨ Today they released our their video, sail over to Youtube and check it out!
👑 Welcome to the wonderful world of Pirate Queen!

https://youtu.be/wdI388LjgnI?si=2UtEaSXvksiRE-zC

Stream: https://ingrv.es/pirates-from-the-sea-8f9-a

24/11/2023

R A D I O
We're super exited to announce that the Christmas single 'God Jul' from Lisa Miskovsky was just added on rotation at Finnish national radio Yle Vega this week.
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Ping: Svenska Yle, MTA Production

23/11/2023

DESPOTZ RECORDS BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
STARTS NOW!

20% OFF ON ALL ORDERS!
Valid until November 27, 2023.

Now is your chance to buy anything from the Despotz Records webshop with 20% off! This offer will be valid from now until November 27, 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your hands on the CD's, vinyls and merchandise from some of your favorite artists.

Visit our webshop at despotz.bigcartel.com
Use the discount code BLACK23 for 20% off on any order.

Find products from:
Adna, Apocalypse Orchestra, The Heard, Baron Bane, Beseech, Bourbon Boys,
Civil War, Corroded, Crucified Barbara, F.K.Ü., Grimner, Hellsongs,
JUNKSTARS, Kamchatka, Kari Rueslåtten, LANCER, LCTRISC, Liv Sin,
Martin Rubashov, Nightrage, O'Spada, Raubtier, Robert Dahlqvist,
Satan Takes A Holiday, Saturday, Monday, Skarlett Riot, Sonic Syndicate,
SOV, Sparzanza, Tad Morose, The Deer Tracks, Titiyo,
The Unguided, Thundermother, Twiggy Frostbite and many more.

Keep supporting good music and independent labels!
//The Despotz Crew and Artists

23/11/2023

New single and music video out by , 6 years after their latest studio album. Stream it, crank it and turn it up to 11! 🔥🤘🏻

Video: https://youtu.be/oeh2wDET7Ss?si=Z4NB2WAE2XFc86BA

Stream: https://ingrv.es/bad-motherf**ker-h2m-2

23/11/2023

V I D E O
We're thrilled to announce that Sparzanza released the new single 'Bad Mo********er' today. We partnered with GAFFA Sverige to offer the full music video here on facebook.
Watch it now!

20/11/2023

P L A Y L I S T S
Horns Up for Spotify's rock and metal editors this week for adding 'Crack In The Sky' from the new Corroded album on their massive 'All New Metal' playlist and the local Swedish 'Rock Idag' list !
We salute you! 🤘🔥

17/11/2023

New single and music video out by Skarlett Riot.

Start the weekend right by listening/watching this new single with the music video!🔥

https://youtu.be/4ujaiR7cKNw?si=EioSosnG65_neKCh

17/11/2023

Corroded new album out NOW!

Blast it loud, all the way up to 11!🤘🏻

Stream it:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7cgrXI9cTQNVZsXBG6nrwH?si=wwUdcApGSkm--tzS1dQSag

15/11/2023

N O V E M B E R
Adna team up with GAFFA to give us one 'November'; of two new sessions Adna released this past week. The other one is an amazing cover of Susanne Sundfør's 'Undercover' (go check it out on Youtube or a streaming service of your choice - you won't regret it!)
🎵🖤

13/11/2023

News from Cruachan:

"We've kept this under wraps for a while and are delighted that we can finally share that we have created a celebratory, once off Cruachan wine!
There are just 300 bottles made, 150 with 'The Living' artwork and 150 with 'The Dead'. Characteristics of the Cruachan Merlot 2020: This Merlot wine is a wine of intense colour, fresh fruit, soft tannines, refreshing acidity and a chocolate-like finish with recommended drinking temperature: 16-18 °C. About the Region: Amphilochian Argos, the chief town of ancient Amfilochia situated at Aetolia-Acarnania – Greece.

Many thanks to Panos and Omer for making this a reality 🤘"

You can order this right now from the guys at Headbanging Wine - https://headbangingwine.com/pro.../winecollections/cruachan/

09/11/2023

Happy release day!

Out now:

Lisa Miskovsky - God Jul. Stream here: https://ingrv.es/god-jul-i7h-c
Adna - November (Acoustic Version). Stream here: https://ingrv.es/november-3d1-7

09/11/2023

👑Join us on a new pirate adventure!💀

🔱 Discover the fantasy world of Pirate Queen and embark on a musical journey full of pirates, sirens and ghosts.
💎 We set sail on Friday, 24th November with the debut video single Pirates from the Sea!

🎼 Pre-save: https://ingrv.es/pirates-from-the-sea-8f9-a

☠ Descendants of famous pirates have settled all over the world. Their kingdoms control the world's seas to this day. In their society, women hold the highest positions. Some born in this world, others sent from outer worlds, all loyally serve their queen.

👑Her Majesty Maria Aurea, Destiny Grieflord, Luna Lyss Shin, Victoria Pearl and Raindrop Oceanus are the first all female Pirate metal band. 💫
⚓ Pirate Queen
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04/11/2023

S P A R Z A N Z A
Sparzanza are back! Six years after the release of their eight studio album; "Announcing The End", the Swedes are returning with a first new single called 'Bad Mo********er'. PRE-SAVE: https://ingrv.es/bad-motherf**ker-h2m-2
Released November 23 on Despotz Records

03/11/2023

Happy release day!

F.K.Ü. - (He Is) The Antichrist
Per Wiberg - The Serpent`s Here
Satan Takes A Holiday - Feel My Love (Novarupta Reimagining)

Out now!

03/11/2023

Happy release day!

F.K.Ü. - (He Is) The Antichrist
Per Wiberg - The Serpent`s Here
Satan Takes A Holiday - Feel My Love (Novarupta Reimagining).

26/10/2023

Do as Anders Fridén, pic up your ex of “Nattmarker” today!

Anders (If Anything Suspicious) plays on this fantastic ambient rock album by Nolavær. A perfect album for this autumn 🍂

Pic it up here: https://despotz.bigcartel.com/product/nolavaer-nattmarker-lp

25/10/2023

A huge thanks to GAFFA Sverige, for acting premiere host for Satan Takes A Holidays new video "The Sound I Like". 🙏❤️⭐️

Find Satan Takes A Holidays new song and video here:
https://youtu.be/XXh9yEEcakw?si=yY9bpHJCXuLoXwyp

20/10/2023

NATTMARKER on vinyl by Nolavær (featuring Anders Fridén)

Buy it here: https://despotz.bigcartel.com/product/nolavaer-nattmarker-lp

17/10/2023

P L A Y L I S T S
We're thrilled to see Spotify supporting the new Corroded single 'Rain' with yet another playlist 'Nu Jä**ar' (adding to the three massive playlist adds from last week; All New Metal, New Music Friday and Volume). We salute you!

14/10/2023

P L A Y L I S T S
We're thrilled to see Spotify supporting the new Corroded single 'Rain' with three massive playlist adds; All New Metal, New Music Friday and Volume. We salute you!

13/10/2023

Happy release day! Today we have, not one, not two, but THREE releases at Despotz Records.

F.K.Ü. - The Horror and the Metal (single)
Corroded - Rain (single)
Nolavær - Nattmarker (album)

Stream them at your favourite platforms and have a great weekend!

09/10/2023

To celebrate Apocalypse Orchestras 10 years anniversary we have released an 10 hour version of their music video "The Garden Of Earthly Delights".

That band had this to say about their 10 years anniversary: "10 years ago we got up on the stage for the very first time. Since then, we have had the privilege to visit many countries. We have had the honour to perform at many different venues, clubs and festivals. We have been fortunate to meet so many wonderful people along the way, cooperate with dear friends and talented artists alike, both on and off the stage. We got to release our first album with our friends at Despotz Records (and the second one is nearing completion!).
We want to thank everyone for joining us, and supporting us on this journey. Sincerely, thank you! And even though it has already been a decade, we are only getting started!"

Check out the 10 hour video here:

MEDIEVAL/ROCK/METALTo celebrate 10 years as a band, here is a 10 hours version of the official music Video "The Garden of Earthly Delights" taken from Apocal...

06/10/2023

Nightrage is happy to announce their new singer in the band, called Konstantinos Togas.

This is what the band had to say: "He proved us to be the guy that we want to have in the band with his amazing performance on stage, on our recent shows in Germany and showed us what kind of a great character he is, very ambitious, and down to earth and very driven to give the best for Nightrage.
We can't wait to record the new album with Kostas, beginning this month 28th of October at Fotis Benardo Devasoundz Studios Athens Greece.
Stay tuned for more news about the new album that will be released once again next year from our lovely Despotz Records worldwide."

04/10/2023

The new album ’Plague’ by Corroded is out Nov 17, 2023. Make sure to pre-order your copy today!

🔗 https://despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/corroded
🔗 https://bandcorroded.bandcamp.com/album/plague

28/09/2023

Cruachan have released this extremely limited (only 100 being made) t-shirt and backpatch to promote their campaign to represent Ireland in Eurovision 2024.

You can pre-order these right now from this link - https://despotz.bigcartel.com/product/cruachan-cruachanforeurovision-t-shirt-back-patch