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elulu @lucinogen.com · 08/03/2025

Yesterday, Ch’ahom and Morsch stopped in Feldkirch, AT, to dust off the bookshelves of the Antiquariat Chybulski. I’ve posted all the photos and a few words there: www.lucinogen.com/events/chahom-morsch-20250307-feldkirch-at #chahom #morsch #metalsky #concert #livephotography #nikon #photography

The singer of the German black metal band Morsch mid-performance, raising his fist with intensity. His long, wild dreadlocks partially obscure his face as he grips the microphone, channeling raw emotion. The venue exudes a warm, intimate atmosphere, with wooden bookshelves filled with aged books lining the background. The dim, golden lighting casts dramatic shadows, enhancing the contrasting energy between the performer’s intensity and the venue’s cozy, old-world charm.

The German black metal band Morsch mid-performance. The dim, golden lighting casts dramatic shadows, enhancing the contrasting energy between the raw metal genre and the venue’s cozy, old-world charm.

The image captures the guitarists of the pre-Hispanic war metal band Ch’ahom in the midst of an intense live performance. The foreground musician, with long flowing hair and intricate tattoos, wields a black, angular electric guitar adorned with tribal and skull motifs, reflecting the band’s aesthetic. His face is marked with warpaint, amplifying the ritualistic energy of the scene.

In the background, another guitarist, partially obscured by shadows and warm lighting, contributes to the sonic assault, his expression fierce and engaged. The venue’s cozy, wooden interior lined with old bookshelves contrasts sharply with the band’s aggressive presence, creating a visually striking juxtaposition between the raw power of the performance and the intimate, almost mystical setting.

The image showcases the full lineup of Ch’ahom, the pre-Hispanic war metal band, mid-performance, exuding raw energy and defiance. With fists raised high, the musicians channel an intense, warrior-like presence, reinforcing the band’s ritualistic and war aesthetic.

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 28/02/2025

#Opeth visited Munich for a sold out Muffathalle and I’m grateful I got to shoot them for The Progspace. Full gallery via the link below. Asides from the jokes, we were even treated to a 2-second Napalm Death cover 🥲 #metalsky #concertphoto #livephoto #concert

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 17/02/2025

New week new playlist! Featured this week: Rien Virgule / Ataraxie / Decline Of The I / Morast / Häxenzijrkell / Givre / Death Like Mass Couldn’t help myself from adding a ‘The Decline of the I’ song. Been obsessed with this record since its release a few days ago #np #blackmetalsky #doommetalsky

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2025W08 — LUCINOGEN

7 days = 7 songs ranging from alternative to black metal, released in the last days to the last months, and using Bandcamp as a preferred and fair way to share fresh music. - enjoy!

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 14/02/2025

The (much) expected (imho) Decline of the I record is out today. Quite a busy release day with new records from Délirant, Hangman’s Chair, Pothamus, Novarupta and Black Narcissus. Also listening to Membaris, which came out a few days ago. Anything I missed? #metalsky #releasefriday

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Wilhelm, by Decline Of The I

5 track album

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 07/02/2025

#np: the new #Phrenelith record and up next is #Morast and #Noctambulist, all released today! What’s on your radar today, release wise? #metalsky #releasefriday

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 06/02/2025

As #ImperialTriumphant announced their forthcoming tour with #Igorrr & #MasterBootRecord yesterday, I thought about sharing a few shots of the band at #Roadburn 2023, playing their record ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ in full. #blackmetalsky #concert #livephotography #concertphotography #nikon #photography

The black and white photograph shows drummer Kenny Grohowski performing on stage at Roadburn 2023, captured in a dramatic high-contrast style. He is seated at a drum kit and wearing the distinctive masked attire associated with the avant-garde metal band Imperial Triumphant, which features elaborate, art deco-inspired costumes. The mask obscures his face completely, creating a striking silhouette against what appears to be stage lighting.

A black and white photograph shows Imperial Triumphant guitarist Zachary Ezrin performing at Roadburn 2023, captured in dramatic high-contrast. He is wearing the band's signature art deco-inspired mask, which in this case features a crown of metal spikes radiating outward. The mask has distinct facial features and designs etched into it, dramatically lit to emphasize its contours. The image is tightly cropped on the mask and upper body, with the rest fading to black, creating a striking and ominous portrait that aligns with the band's avant-garde black metal aesthetic.

A black and white photograph shows Imperial Triumphant bassist Steve Blanco performing at Roadburn 2023, captured in dramatic contrast. The image shows him in the band's signature formal attire while playing both trombone (shown in a striking diagonal line across the frame) and electric bass guitar (visible in the lower portion of the frame). His art deco-inspired mask is partially visible, with its distinctive horned design. The composition creates an interesting geometric interplay between the two instruments, with the electric bass guitar positioned below the trombone, all set against a dark background that emphasizes the dramatic stage lighting.

A black and white photograph captures a dramatic moment at the finale of an Imperial Triumphant performance where bassist Steve Blanco, in the foreground wearing their signature hooded formal attire and art deco-inspired mask, is spraying champagne at the end of their performance at Roadburn 2023.

The image dramatically captures the champagne spray creating an explosive pattern of droplets against the dark background, illuminated by stage lighting.

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 05/02/2025

iOS users, we can test now the Instagram-like Bluesky application!

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NEWT | Steve @neastwizardtyrant.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

With how rapidly Blue Sky has been growing, I've been curious to see which metal labels have created accounts here I've organized the labels I am aware of into this starter pack If you know others, please share! #MetalSky #BlackMetalSky #DeathMetalSky #DoomMetalSky go.bsky.app/UpoZXpD

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 03/02/2025

Bravo Gojira! I wish I could witness this scene in France where Metal doesn’t seem to exist in the world of awards nominations … #metalsky

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 02/02/2025

First gig and shots of the year for me yesterday. Attended #DefeatedSanity in Basel, sick atmosphere in a sold out venue. They’re currently touring Europe with a package that you don’t wanna miss if you’re into brutal death metal! #deathmetalsky #concert #gig #livephotography #concertphotography

Defeated Sanity’s drummer Lille Gruber playing in Basel on the 2025-02-01

Defeated Sanity’s singer Josh Welshman performing in Basel on the 2025-02-01

Defeated Sanity performing in Basel on the 2025-02-01

Defeated Sanity’s guitarist Vaughn Stoffey performing in Basel on the 2025-02-01

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 31/01/2025

#Dødheimsgard announced today at the Avantgarde Music festival, along with #Mesarthim .. in Milano, IT on September 20th. Can’t. Frigging. Wait. To celebrate, some pictures of #DHG at the #DebemurMorti Servants of Chaos fest last year! #metalsky #livephotography #concertphotography #shotoftheday

A dramatic concert photo shows Vicotnik of Dødheimsgard performing on stage, captured in a moment of intense expression with his tongue out.

His posture is dynamic and playful, leaning forward in a stance typical of DHG performances.

A dynamic concert shot shows Vicotnik of Dødheimsgard licking the cheek of his bass player.

In a playful moment, Vicotnik of Dødheimsgard has stepped down into the photo pit to interact with fans, their hands reaching eagerly toward him as he leans in with a spirited attitude.

In a close-up shot, Vicotnik of Dødheimsgard is captured in an intense moment, gripping his microphone while performing, his expression animated and engaging with the camera.

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Ampwall @ampwall.com · 31/01/2025

Today, we're excited to share Ampwall for Visual Artists, our first step towards making Ampwall a space for a larger portion of our music scenes. Add artwork, link it to the music and merch that uses it, and sell merch of their own if they want! Read our announcement at mailchi.mp/6a2f58571669...

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 30/01/2025

Another Bluesky #tip: if you’re coming from X or Instagram you can use the tool @sky-follower-bridge.dev to find on Bluesky the accounts you follow on the other platforms. If available, it matches account names or handles. I’ve found dozens of accounts like this and saved me some time. Very handy!

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 30/01/2025

#np: #Fange - Punir Going back to some shots I took of Fange supporting #Ulcerate on their 2024 European tour. Both bands announced yesterday that the Scandinavian/Finland leg will take place in May 2025. Yay! #metalsky #industrialsky #sludgesky #livephotography #concertphotography #photography

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 29/01/2025

Stoked to have secured tickets for #NineInchNails in Köln & Zurich! Been waiting for that moment for two decades I guess …

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Chris Grigg @subvertallmedia.com · 28/01/2025

Bands and artists: what primary role do you expect a platform like Ampwall or Bandcamp fulfill? Do you expect it to generate new traffic and sales? Is it most about having a place for YOUR audience to find things? Is it more about having a presence and a place that’s yours, sales be damned?

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 28/01/2025

#np: Colin Stetson - The Love It Took To Leave You Among my favorite records of 2024 and still a frequent listen. Drove a few 100s of km to see him play in Jena, Germany last year - an impressive and mesmerizing performance. Goosebumps. #colinstetson #musicsky #livephotography #concertphotography

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 27/01/2025

Glad my local cinema is celebrating #DavidLynch by doing special screenings this week. Just confirmed with Mulholland Drive that his movies only get better with rewatches.

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 27/01/2025

#np: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere Going back to this one even more since I received the photobook edition a few days ago! Below some shots I took at #Roadburn 2024. #bloodincantation #musicsky #metalsky #deathmetalsky #concertphotography #livemusic #photographersofbluesky #photography

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 26/01/2025

I've created a starter pack listing the 'heavy' festivals in the metal and experimental genres I know of here, to help new users navigate Bluesky. Feel free to reply to this message with festival accounts, I'll add them to the pack. Long live live music ;) #metalsky #experimentalsky

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 26/01/2025

Let’s give it a try!

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 26/01/2025

Finally got to see “The Girl with the Needle” by Magnus von Horn (now available on MUBI). Highly recommended — a bleak, horror-like tale about motherhood, based on a true story set in post-war Denmark. Amazed by the photography and the camera work in black & white. What a beautiful watch! #filmsky

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 25/01/2025

Navigating through yesterday’s releases: the vaporous Kathryn Mohr @theflenser.bsky.social, the ‘in your face’ @sunrot.bsky.social EP, the Open Head LP, the cosmic Stegonaute EP, and the The Great Old Ones. Anything I should add to the list? #musicsky #metalsky #blackmetalsky #alternativesky

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 24/01/2025

For those who have been like me - since years - longing to leave Meta but are still virtually captive on IG (due to the lack of alternatives…). The answer may be Flashes! This article is worth a read 👇🏻 techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/b... And this account is worth a follow 👇🏻 @flashesapp.bsky.social

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Exclusive: Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes

More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a

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Nine Inch Nails @nin.com · 22/01/2025

NINE INCH NAILS PEEL IT BACK TOUR 2025 TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29TH 12PM LOCAL TIME MORE INFO AT NIN.COM

NINE INCH NAILS
PEEL IT BACK
TOUR 2025

TICKETS ON SALE
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29TH
12PM LOCAL TIME

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JUNE 15 | DUBLIN, IE

JUNE 17 | MANCHESTER, UK

JUNE 18 | LONDON, UK

JUNE 20 | COLOGNE, DE

JUNE 21 | DESSEL, BE
GRASPOP METAL MEETING

JUNE 24 | MILAN, IT

JUNE 26 | ZURICH, CH

JUNE 27 | VIENNA, AT

JUNE 29 | AMSTERDAM, NL

JULY 01 | BERLIN, DE

JULY 03 | GDYNIA, PL
OPEN’ER

JULY 07 | PARIS, FR

JULY 10 | MADRID, ES
MAD COOL FESTIVAL

JULY 12 | OEIRAS, PT
NOS ALIVE

AUGUST 06 | OAKLAND, CA

AUGUST 08 | PORTLAND, OR

AUGUST 10 | VANCOUVER, BC

AUGUST 12 | SEATTLE, WA

AUGUST 14 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT

AUGUST 15 | DENVER, CO

AUGUST 17 | SAINT PAUL, MN

AUGUST 19 | CHICAGO, IL

AUGUST 22 | DETROIT, MI

AUGUST 23 | TORONTO, ON

AUGUST 26 | BALTIMORE, MD

AUGUST 27 | PHILADELPHIA, PA

AUGUST 29 | BOSTON, MA

AUGUST 31 | CLEVELAND, OH

SEPTEMBER 02 | BROOKLYN, NY

SEPTEMBER 05 | RALEIGH, NC

SEPTEMBER 06 | NASHVILLE, TN

SEPTEMBER 09 | DULUTH, GA

SEPTEMBER 10 | TAMPA, FL

SEPTEMBER 12 | HOUSTON, TX

SEPTEMBER 13 | FORT WORTH, TX

SEPTEMBER 16 | PHOENIX, AZ

SEPTEMBER 18 | LOS ANGELES, CA

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MORE INFO AT NIN.COM
#ninontour

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 17/01/2025

www.lucinogen.com/release-agenda The 2025 Release radar is up with the first 10+ releases of the year. It will be updated all year long, as I spot some mighty records worth a listen. Btw, Mourir - Insolence is out today! #np #nowplaying #metalsky #blackmetalsky

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 16/01/2025

www.lucinogen.com/festival-agenda Updated the EU festival agenda for 2025, check it out if you’re into cross-genres & darker-side-of-the-Earth oriented fests. The desktop view has a search by bands & genres. Support live music & the underground, get your tix now! #metalsky #musicsky #livemusic

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Festivals — LUCINOGEN

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 11/01/2025

Some photos from #Soulcrusher Festival 2024 with Zetra, Kollaps, Deathless Void and Nyrst More band photos here: www.lucinogen.com/events/soulc... #photography #concertphotography #metalsky #blackmetalsky #musicsky

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 10/01/2025

Stoked about the new Steven Wilson record already! Seems like a return to prog is in the flight plan for that one 🚀

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 08/01/2025

That’s a wrap, 2024! 🧡💚💙 The Letterboxd 2024 Year in Review: boxd.it/862 Presented by: NEON Illustration by: Danny Haas www.artofdanny.com 💌 Personal summaries will begin sending later today. Web version available here: letterboxd.com/yir

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 19/12/2024

A worth-to-read article! ps: records do make great gifts. And always worth reevaluating all the other platforms available! #musicsky #metalsky

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Machine Music @machinemusic.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

=== BEST METAL OF 2024 == My annual descent into the underworld of list-making and just barely making it back is, well, back. Not a perfect list, but perfectly my list. Hope you enjoy, and keep safe wherever you may be. machinemusic.net/2024/12/04/m...

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 02/12/2024

Ulcerate - Eclipse Death Europe MMXXIV My write-up and live photos from the 2024 Ulcerate tour in Europe. Their tour is definitely a highlight for me this year, along with their latest record! #ulcerate #metalsky #livemusic #concertphotography #photography #bestof2024

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Ulcerate - Eclipse Death MMXXIV — LUCINOGEN

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 30/11/2024

And just like that, 2024 continues to unveil fantastic records. Been binge-listening to that one since its release yesterday. #bedsore #deathmetal #prog

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Dreaming the Strife for Love, by Bedsore

6 track album

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 30/11/2024

A great (and well-deserved!) article worthy of the level of Menegroth / Colin Marston's contribution to the metal scene.

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elulu @lucinogen.com · 29/11/2024

One year later: Hello Bluesky!

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