New versions to include never released tracks & for first time on vinyl
Pagan Records are set to release three iconic albums from cult Greek black metal act Kawir on 16 December 2022. Epoptia, Ophiolatreia & Ισόθεος (Isotheos), which will come in both digipak and vinyl formats, are now available to pre-order via the label’s webstore.
Epoptia (originally released in 1999) – The digipak version will consist of an 8-panel digipak CD with silver print and renewed layout and bonus tracks. Never released before on vinyl, the vinyl version will be in 180g heavyweight vinyl and 360gsm gatefold sleeve with metallic hotfoil stamping.
Ophiolatreia (originally released in 2008) – The digipak version will consist of an 8-panel digipak CD with silver print and renewed layout and bonus tracks. Never released before on vinyl, the double LP version will be in double 180g heavyweight vinyl and 360gsm gatefold sleeve with metallic hotfoil stamping.
Ισόθεος (Isotheos) (originally released in 2012) – The digipak version will consist of an 8-panel digipak CD with silver print and renewed layout and bonus tracks. Never released before on vinyl, the double LP version will be in double 180g heavyweight vinyl and 360gsm gatefold sleeve with metallic hotfoil stamping.
These three albums are part of a wider reissue campaign by Kawir and Pagan Records. Earlier this year, the following four have been reissued:
Προς Κάβειρους (To Cavirs) – with bonus tracks
Arai – never before released on vinyl
To Uranus – with bonus tracks never before released on vinyl
Νυχτός τελετήσιν (Nyxtos Teletisin): 20 Years of Recordings – compilation with all 7 EPs, splits and unreleased material
Earlier this year, the band has released a new live video to the track “To Cavirs”, filmed in Athens, Greece in February 2020. The track comes from the 1997 debut album “Προς Κάβειρους (To Cavirs)” which is included in the Pagan Records reissues.
Watch “To Cavirs” here: https://youtu.be/Nz5OH_OqT_o
The band commented: “We are very proud of this collaboration. It reflects our hard work of 30 years. All albums are fully remastered and we have also added bonus tracks from our last concert in Athens. Χαιρε Βακχε.”
Kawir online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kawirblackmetal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawir_official/