V/A - Arcanum Volume II 3xCD (Arcane Dirge)

ARCANE DIRGE PRESENTS: ARCANUM VOL. 2
- A Monumental Journey Through Contemporary Dark Ambient

Two years after introducing ourselves with Arcanum vol. 1, we are proud to present our most ambitious undertaking to date: a carefully curated triple-CD compilation featuring exclusive tracks from 26 of the most compelling voices in contemporary dark ambient. Arcanum vol. 2 stands as both a celebration of the genre's enduring spirit and a testament to its continued evolution.

The compilation opens with LẼTUM's "Existentialism," drawing a direct line to the legendary Cold Meat Industry era, before unfolding through masterful contributions from genre stalwarts including Empusae, Post Scriptvm, Gnawed and Phragments. The journey continues through modern architects of atmospheric darkness such as Caldon Glover, Dead Melodies, and Alphaxone, before the final disc ventures into harsher territories with acts like Am Not and Murderous Vision.

Structured as an emotional odyssey, the compilation traces a path through different stages of grief. From initial melancholic contemplation through quiet resignation, the journey culminates in a powerful expression of raw emotion, with the third disc introducing select death industrial acts that amplify the intensity of this final stage.

Arcanum vol. II continues our mission of preserving and advancing the art of dark ambient compilation curation, paying homage to the prestigious collections of yesteryear. Each disc has been meticulously sequenced to create a cohesive narrative, while maintaining the genre's atmospheric depth throughout.

With Arcanum vol. 2 we continue our mission of paying homage to the prestigious collections of yesteryear while firmly establishing a new benchmark for the genre's future. The compilation represents our most expansive offering to date, and much like its predecessor, every track on the compilation is exclusive to this release.