Since no day is complete without a reminder of one’s getting old — beyond the fatigue, aches, malaise, etc., I mean — UK doomers Alunah will oversee a reissue of their 2010 album, Call of Avernus. Why does that make me feel old? Because I remember reviewing it when it first came out. Their full-length debut, it set the tone for the gorgeous and increasing lushness that would follow on their two subsequent outings, 2012’s White Hoarhound (review here) and last year’s righteous third, Awakening the Forest (review here), and while I guess it’s not unreasonable to put the record out there again — they, things get reissued after months, let alone years — it just doesn’t seem like that long ago that Call of Avernus showed up the first time.

HeviSike Records has made the LP — limited to 300 copies — available to preorder with new art and fancy one-per-customer limited-edition goodness. Orders went live yesterday and if they’re not already gone, no doubt they soon will be. PRC Music will have a new CD version of it out this year as well.

To the PR wire:

ALUNAH – CALL OF AVERNUS (LP) HVSK-1206

Birmingham based Alunah are not part of any scene; instead they carve their own path merging elements of doom, psych and classic heavy rock with earthy hypnotic vocal melodies. HeviSike Records are proud to present this deluxe issue of their debut album, Call of Avernus, for the first time on vinyl.

Through the band’s relentless touring schedule, which has seen them tour with the likes of Saint Vitus, Fu Manchu & The Sword, Alunah have gained a dedicated following. With this and the success of ‘White Hoarhound’ (2012) and ‘Awakening The Forest’ (2014) interest has grown in their 2010 opus ‘Call Of Avernus’ along with demand for a vinyl release.

Recorded by esteemed producer Greg Chandler (Esoteric) and specifically mastered for the vinyl format by the legendary Tony Reed (Mos Generator), ‘Call of Avernus’ is offered in a limited run of 300.

Specifications: – All new album artwork – Deluxe Gatefold Sleeve – High Performance Coloured Vinyl (Ultra Clear or Olive Green) – Strictly Limited (100 Die Hard, 200 Limited Edition)

Pressing breakdown: Die Hard Edition – 100 Copies – UltraClear Vinyl – Exclusive to HeviSike.com Limited Edition – 200 Copies – Olive Green Vinyl – Band and Distribution edition A CD issue is being handled by PRC Music.

Pre-order date: Thursday 2nd April 2015 Release date: Monday 11th May 2015

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Alunah, Call of Avernus (2010)

With an apparent swath of labels waiting to work with them and as they get ready to record their third album and debut for Napalm Records, UK doomers Alunah have announced a reissue of their 2010 Call of Avernus debut (review here) through Canada’s PRC Music. You might recall the label is also behind the upcoming Ice Dragon CD reissues which are due next month, and with Call of Avernus, they’ll join Cosmic Tomb Records, who are handling a tape version of the release. No word on whether they’ll both have the same updated artwork or if the tape will use the original or what, but in a couple weeks, Alunah will be hitting the studio for the aforementioned third outing — and they’ve also got UK dates coming up, which you can see in the poster below — so they’re plenty busy one way or another.

Which seems to be how it goes for the four-piece. Here’s what the PR wire brought forth:

Call of Avernus Gets a Re-Release and New Artwork…

We released our debut CD album “Call of Avernus” back in 2010 on Catacomb Records. It has since sold out, and we have been approached by various labels regarding getting it re-released. Until now we have declined for various reasons. Canadian label and massive doom heads PRC Music Worldwide contacted us, and after lengthy talks felt that they would do the album justice. Currently the deal is for a CD release, but it may also be making it’s way onto vinyl. The release date is still to be agreed. Don’t forget, it is also being released on tape cassette by Cosmic Tomb. We will have copies for sale online, and on our upcoming May tour.

“We are completely ecstatic to announce our collaboration with one of the best UK doom metal band ALUNAH! This awesome band is now signed to NAPALM RECORDS but [we] will be re-issuing their jaw-dropping debut full length “Call of Avernus” through PRC MUSIC worldwide. Sophie (Guitar/Vocals/Front Goddess!) is redesigning the whole package for this essential reissue. I have been a fan of doom metal ever since I have discovered Black Sabbath in 1978… fast forward 36 years later, it’s an honour to be working with such a great band, ALUNAH being one of my favourite bands for the last few years! I want to thank Sophie for the opportunity and for believing in us for that mandatory re-issue! ALUNAH is addictive, be warned! If you are a die hard fanatic of CATHEDRAL and WITCH MOUNTAIN, do yourself a favor and check the band on Facebook and bandcamp” – Rémi Coté, PRC Label Owner

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Alunah, Call of Avernus (2010)