News

09 jul

Date: juli 09, 2025

Marking a beautiful first: welcoming TAZ CORONA to the lineup of LAY BARE FEST!

LAY BARE FEST is very honored to give the stage to the first live performance of a brand new project TAZ CORONA

LAY BARE FEST marks the very first live performance of this brand new project by TAZ CORONA, known to many from her work with bleak doom metal band Undersmile, grunge acoustic duo Coma Wall, and feminist punks Basic Dicks.

We’re honored to give this rising project its first stage. This is exactly why we do what we do,  to support and spotlight unique new talent.

Welcome aboard, TAZ CORONA!

Get your ticket for Lay Bare Fest, September 27 at the Black Heart here: 

Lay Bare Fest Tickets

02 jul

Date: juli 02, 2025

DON'T MISS THIS NEW SEEDY JEEZUS ALBUM - DAMNED TO THE DEPTHS!

HEYA FANS OF Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, MC5 with a twist of Earthless style jams

JULY 4 - PRE ORDERS for Damned to The Depths will open at 09:00 CET. There will be Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. 

Standard: Europe, USA and Australian releases will have there own colours.

LAY BARE (EU) LIMITED TO 100x 140gr. galaxy (highlighter yellow/black) w/ Insert, gatefold w/ coated paper with matt machine varnish

ARTWORK: Adding to the albums mystique, the striking cover art for ‘Damned to the Depths’ was created by acclaimed French artist Michel Henricot, known for his haunting and surreal visual style.Seedy Jeezus is a Melbourne-based power trio formed in 2010, blending 60s psychedelic rock with 70s heavy riffs to create a sound that's both nostalgic and modern. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Lex Waterreus, bassist Paul Crick, and drummer Mark Sibson, the band is renowned for their high-energy live performances and improvisational prowess.

20 mei

Date: mei 20, 2025

Lay Bare Fest Announces Initial Lineup for First Edition, more bands TBA

Lay Bare Recordings will present their first Lay Bare Fest in London on Sept. 27, in The Black Heart (Camden Town). The label will showcase acts from its international roster of artists including Germany’s Coltaine — whose new album is set to release through Lay Bare in September — as well as Rosy Finch from Spain, the industrialist Mrs Frighthouse from Scotland, and the dark folk of Kariti and the post-metallic The Answer Lies in the Black Void.

Get your tickets here: TICKET LINK

30 apr

Date: april 30, 2025

CHAOS THEORY MUSIC Announcing Lay Bare Fest - Frequencies Across Borders!

A Cross-Border Collaboration Empowering Underground Music.

In response to the growing challenges faced by emerging European artists in a post-Brexit music landscape, Lay Bare Recordings is proud to present a Label Showcase Festival in London on September 27th at The Black Heart, aimed at building bridges between the UK and European underground scenes.
The label showcase festival will feature cutting-edge acts from the Lay Bare roster and exclusive album release shows.

Line-up TBA and tickets released very soon... save the event on Dice to hear about it.

21 apr

Date: april 21, 2025

Workshop Beyond The Buzz - Sustainable Choices For Your Band Career at Metal Business Club Roadburn Breakfast Great Succes!

It was such a special experience to lead this session during Roadburn Breakfast, alongside an inspiring group of music industry experts from the Metal Business Club.

As a record label and career advisor, I believe it’s just as important to focus on mental and physical health—and finding balance in your personal life—as it is to focus on career and success.

A huge shout-out to the amazing musicians—both national and international—who showed up early in the morning to listen, ask questions, and reflect on their own journey. Your openness and dedication meant a lot to me.

17 apr

Date: april 17, 2025

Career Guidance Session (Free) at Roadburn Festival!

On Saturday, April 19th, I’ll be joining the Metal BC Roadburn Breakfast in Tilburg—a free morning session for musicians, creatives, and music professionals.

Together with a group of industry experts, we’ll be answering your questions about copyright, career development, social media, recording, and more. All in a relaxed setting, over a cup of coffee.

For who? Musicians & creative professionals

When? Saturday, April 19th | 10:00–12:00 Where? Restaurant Rosalie, Tilburg

Cost? Free (just sign up!) Save your spot: see below (max 35 spots)

https://metalbc.com/networks/events/176387

Let’s build a career that fits you.

#RoadburnFestival #MetalBusinessClub #MusicIndustry #SustainableCareer #AskAnExpert #CreativeCommunity

14 apr

Date: april 14, 2025

REPRESS of LOWEN's Do Not Go To War With The Demons Of Mazandaran COMING SOON!

Repress of the London based world doom visionaries LOWEN  'Do Not Go To War With the Demons of Mazandaran' via Church Road Records (UK) and Lay Bare Recordings (EU) is coming up! The first pressing of their sophomore album that came out on 4th October 2024 SOLD OUT IN A SEC!

SO BETTER GRAB THIS PRE-ORDER BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!

The repress comes in 2 variations heavy weight vinyl w/ a 8 pages booklet. The amazing cover artwork is made by the renowned oil painter Hervé Scott Flament

Clear w/ transparent green splatter (Europe, Lay Bare Recordings) and Clear w/ transparent orange splatter (UK, Churchroad Records), Lowen will have both variations available.

19 mrt

Date: maart 19, 2025

DHEGHOM by kariti - Now on CD!

KARITI's haunting sophomore album DHEGHOM - a deep, immersive journey through sorrow and ritual - is now finally available on CD, featuring an exclusive bonus track: "Katie Cruel."

This release weaves dark ambient, folk, and ethereal drone, with contributions from Dorthia Cottrell (Windhand), Jon K (Cough, Dorthia Cottrell), and Marco (Grime, Simian Steel) on guitars and noise. Expect synths, analogue piano, strings, and an intense duet with Dorthia—all crafted into a soundscape that feels like a liturgical rite under a moonlit sky. *Katie Cruel is a traditional song arranged by kariti for Rhodes piano. 

Available now via Lay Bare Recordings in :

Standard Edition – CD with a 16-page lyric/photo booklet

Available through kariti:  A beautiful Limited Box Set (50 copies) – Hand-numbered & signed CD, A3 signed analogue photo poster, ‘Mourn’ metal pin

19 feb

Date: februari 19, 2025

Rejoice, fans of the riff! We heard your pleas for a Mudslinger vinyl, and here it is!

One side features the 21-minute sludge behemoth Mudslinger, while the other showcases stunning artwork by Throne, laser-etched directly onto the vinyl. We wanted to make this release special, and we believe we’ve done just that.

Out on Consouling and Lay Bare Recordings on Friday, March 28.

We’ll be doing a special run of shows to celebrate Mudslinger, and as the forward-thinking people we are, we’ll also be unveiling some music from our upcoming album. Stay riffed for the pre-order on February 28th!

18 feb

Date: februari 18, 2025

Lay Bare Recordings is honoured and elated to welcome The Answer Lies in the Black Void to the Lay Bare Family!

An authentic and genuine voice that touches the soul, weaving magic on stage and transmitting raw emotion with every note. Their music is a journey—dark, immersive, and deeply moving.

We’re absolutely thrilled about this signing and even more excited to announce that a new album is on the horizon, set for release in the autumn. 

We are already excited at the thought of sharing with you more of our journey with The Answer Lies in The Black Void as they finish work on their astonishing new album!

#TheAnswerLiesInTheBlackVoid #LayBareRecordings #NewSigning #NewAlbum2025 #DarkAtmospheres #PrideManagement #LaybareUK