Name: Wildwood
Brand: Merzbow

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

dpromcd116

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-07-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060174958939

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Merzbow

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

Merzbow is an extreme experimental music project created in Tokyo in 1979 under the direction of musician Masami Akita. Recognized as one of the earliest projects in what has become known as "Japanese noise," Merzbow has released hundreds of recordings since its inception.

The name Merzbow is derived from Kurt Schwitters's "Merzbau" and is pronounced the same way. Originally formed as a duo, with Masami Akita and Kiyoshi Mizutani, Merzbow became a solo project for Akita when Mizutani left in 1989.

In 1991, Merzbow transformed into a trio with the addition of Reiko Azuma on electronics and voice, and Tetsuo Sakaibara (aka Bara) on voice and dance. However, since 1999, it has once again been solely led by Masami Akita.

Brand new studio album by the mighty Merzbow. 4 tracks of blistering music recorded and to be played at maximum volume. This leaves the also-rans at the gate and is full of psychedelic twists and turns, with one track being all guitar based. Incredible stuff from Masami. It's also a benefit release for the Wildwood trust in Kent. All proceeds from sales will go to them towards the upkeep of two rescued European brown bears. For more information about this wonderful organisation, go to www.wildwoodtrust.org. Comes in beautiful reverse board digipack.

Wildwood

Music GB