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Bordeaux, France (2001 – present)

Yet one more band started after too many belgian beers under the sun of the ending summer of 2001, Year of no light slightly but undoubtly started to slide down to gloomier atmospheres as the inherent chaos of Bordeaux’s caves and harshness of winter made their common work. As the line-up was getting solid the band clarified their intentions and started to build the basis of what would be their first Demo recorded in 2004.

More and more shows were played and the rather general critical acclaim of the demo quoting them as being “The Cure playing ” combined with live reviews becoming more and more encouraging compeled the band into the writing of new tracks that would finally end up on their first album “Nord”, recorded at Rec studio under the direction of Serge Morratel in the fall of 2005. This material was mastered early 2006 in New York with Alan Douches and ends up here on 2*LP gatefold via Atropine & E-vinyl and also there on Cd via Radar swarm and re-issued later in the US via Crucial Blast records.

Year of no Light spent most of the last 4 years spreading its enthralling psychedelic warfare to a continually growing audience. Alongside they parted ways with their singer (R.I.P) and recruited two other thirsty mercenaries. Shiran, of über-doom combo “Monarch!”, brings now his chthonian six strings to an already massive cathedral of noise and ambient drone tones. Mathieu, of deviant-electronics act “Aerôflôt”, strengthens ritualistic tribal rhythm patterns.
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  • onedeadmonk

    <3ampyr

    13 May 4:51pm Reply

  • tim4tw

    I wish they would release Vampyr as a dvd together with Dreyer's footage. Does the copyright still last after 81 years?

    12 May 9:07am Reply

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    10 May 11:13am Reply

  • tomcatha

    I saw Vampyr played live at roadburn, it was amazing. listening back it still sounds great.

    8 May 3:19pm Reply

  • NearlyDrowned

    I wonder how many people here actually think that "Vampyr" is a new album. You shouldn't judge it as a whole but as a part of fantastic combination this soundtrack creates together with Dreyer's masterpiece. The score is good, yes, but imo you can't fully experience it without the visual part.

    6 May 9:15am Reply

  • jabarshi

    I wasn't too keen on checking out the new release but this kid's review has won me over http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khz_pkp_9R4 haha

    4 May 8:41pm Reply

  • zamknij_oczy

    P_Function - hmm... YONL wasn't band I like the most. Even in post rock genre. Maybe "Vampyr" will change it... And band just change direction. "Nord" was good, but nothing unique album. "Ausserwelt" was a step to something new, and "Vampyr" has more mature sound. Drone and experimental way is something more do develope, I think. This will destroy you did the same thing...

    3 May 2:28pm Reply

  • HaveHeart1k

    Чот крутые.

    30 Apr 3:51am Reply

  • 40belowsummer

    Normally I don't like instrumental / drone / ambient albums but Vampyr has something that makes me want to listen to it over and over again.

    26 Apr 10:07am Reply

  • garydavidson83

    Ordered Vampyr but looking forward to album 3 proper.

    24 Apr 9:46pm Reply

  • flower_of_flesh

    Vampyr is chef-d'oeuvre

    24 Apr 10:59am Reply

  • P_Function

    steady decline since nord. with vampyr, the band has reached its nadir. just awful, awful stuff. you hipster idiots can't even explain why you like it.

    24 Apr 6:25am Reply

  • Mooduz

    Vampyr = Perfection [2]

    22 Apr 8:34pm Reply

  • aedeph

    Nice drone, I advice everyone to rewatch Dreyer's masterpiece with this score.

    22 Apr 7:49am Reply

  • Spring-Thorns

    This is not a new album, its just a long track! it's a drone experimental song that initially was planned to be recorded live. Keep your mind open and don't judge this release so bad. This is a dark trip and im enjoying it. [2]

    22 Apr 6:49am Reply

  • _dharana

    This is not a new album, its just a long track! it's a drone experimental song that initially was planned to be recorded live. Keep your mind open and don't judge this release so bad. This is a dark trip and im enjoying it.

    22 Apr 5:57am Reply

  • P_Function

    just garbage. band is officially shit now.

    21 Apr 10:18pm Reply

  • savoy-wang

    Vampyr = Perfection

    21 Apr 7:35pm Reply

  • a_bleeding_star

    ~ [http://musicfearsatan.bandcamp.com/album/year-of-no-light-vampyr-2xlp-cd] < {SIIICK}

    21 Apr 6:56pm Reply

  • An_Millenium

    Свежий материал превосходен.

    21 Apr 9:48am Reply
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