DARKWOODS

20/09/2025

What better companion to the industrial descent of Asciimov’s “Call of the Void” than the suffocating atmospheres of Culted?? Formed between Canada and Sweden, Culted conjure a cavernous wall of sound where blackened doom collides with noise, drone and oppressive industrial textures, a vision not far from the same hostile landscapes that shape Asciimov’s soundtrack for Quake II new expansion. We’ve just restocked their two latest works to our in our catalog: the long EP “Vespertina Synaxis – A Prayer for Union & Emptiness” and their acclaimed latest full-length “Nous”, both available in limited vinyl and CD editions. As always, quantities are scarce in the DARKWOODS webstore, first come, first served!!

The full list at: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/new-arrivals

18/09/2025

Transmission intercepted from the abyss... today we premiere the devastating new music video for “Extractor Plant Entity [First Corrupted Cycle]”, a raw glimpse ripped straight from “Call of the Void”, Asciimov’s third sonic manifestation and the official soundtrack for one of the most brutal Quake II Remastered mods ever unleashed, now streaming on our YouTube channel...

This corrupted fragment unfolds over savage gameplay footage, where NHT himself rises from the abyss like a vengeful deity, guiding the marine through fire, steel and circuitry... a collision of industrial metal, darksynth and progressive chaos, this track captures the most metallic and relentless side of Asciimov, embodying the grinding madness of a Strogg refinery collapsing under its own weight... fans of Quake will instantly feel at home in its twisted atmosphere...

And remember, the nightmare doesn’t end with the soundtrack, the expansion itself is already out there, free to download and ready to corrupt your system, step through the breach and experience “Call of the Void” all its brutal glory via ModDB and GOG:

ModDB: https://www.moddb.com/mods/quake-ii-call-of-the-void
GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/call_of_the_void

Beyond the mod, the soundtrack itself was released released on September 10th through The Order of the Yew, the DARKWOODS division devoted to immersive atmospheres and sound experimentation. Grab your copy of the strictly limited edition now before it disappears into the Slipgate: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/band/asciimov

The Slipgate rips open and chaos floods in... “Extractor Plant Entity [First Corrupted Cycle]” is the first official video from "Call of the Void", Asciimov'...

16/09/2025

Enter the abyss: stream “Call of the Void” in full, Asciimov’s third sonic descent into industrial darksynth and the official soundtrack to one of the most brutal Quake II Remastered mods ever unleashed, now live on our bandcamp profile...

The last few copies of this unique limited edition in 6” folding chest are available exclusively through the band and the DARKWOODS webstore, secure yours before the Slipgate closes!!

https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/band/asciimov

If you’re only interested in the digital version, you can find it right now on Asciimov’s official Bandcamp profile: https://asciimov.bandcamp.com

6 track album

14/09/2025

This Thursday, September 18th, we unleash pure chaos... a brand-new music video from Asciimov’s latest sonic descent, “Call of the Void”, the official soundtrack for a ground-breaking Quake II Remastered mod that pushes the cult shooter into darker, deadlier realms, already available for free download, is about to tear through your speakers!!

And the chosen track couldn’t be more fitting, “Extractor Plant Entity [First Corrupted Cycle]”, the opening section of one of the album’s heaviest and most recognizable anthems, a track that every true Quake veteran will feel pulsing in their veins... yeah, crushing industrial riffs, groove-infused mechanics and the suffocating tension of darksynth collide here in a blast of corrupted machine fury, echoing the brutality of the battlefield and the grind of Strogg industry.

The video will premiere exclusively on the DARKWOODS YouTube channel, immersing you in a storm of distorted visuals and sonic violence... and yes, the single will also be available across all major digital platforms, from Spotify to iTunes, so you can carry the Strogg assault with you wherever you go!!

Prepare for gibbing, Marine. September 18th, 20:00 CET. The first corrupted cycle begins!!

12/09/2025

The Slipgate has ruptured, and a new nightmare spills forth!! “Call of the Void”, the most brutal Quake II Remastered mod ever forged, is finally unleashed and available for FREE download right now on both ModDB and GOG:

ModDB: https://www.moddb.com/mods/quake-ii-call-of-the-void
GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/call_of_the_void

Step through the breach and descend into a corrupted dimension where Quake I’s eldritch horrors collide with Quake II’s cybernetic nightmare. Face twisted Strogg abominations, traverse collapsing citadels and forgotten ruins and survive an onslaught of enemies that blur the line between flesh, steel and void corruption.
Forged by the infernal minds of the BlooM Team and Rest in Pixels, creators of some of the most acclaimed retro FPS mods in the scene, from “BlooM” (the unholy fusion of Doom II and Blood) to underground cult gems like Rites, Black Rain or QDoom , this is not just a mod, it’s a full-blown dimension shift, a gauntlet designed to break even veteran marines.

Lock & load, marine... the nightmare begins now!!

And if the music tearing through your speakers feels like it’s channeling the very corruption itself, don’t forget, the official “Call of the Void” soundtrack by Asciimov is already out on The Order of the Yew (DARKWOODS)!! Nearly 50 minutes of industrial metal, darksynth and ritual ambient forged as the perfect companion to the mod, available in a strictly limited physical edition and across all digital platforms. Relive the descent into chaos anytime, anywhere!!

The full list at: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/new-arrivals

10/09/2025

The Void has spoken... “Call of the Void”, the third sonic incarnation of Asciimov, is finally out!! Released through The Order of the Yew, a division of DARKWOODS devoted to sound experimentation and immersive atmospheres, and conceived as the official soundtrack for the Quake II Remastered mod of the same name, it drags you into a suffocating plunge of bleak industrial metal, darksynth tension and ritual ambient, channeling static, dread and fractured rhythm with surgical precision, a crushing descent into corrupted machine atmospheres and abyssal soundscapes!!!

Strictly limited to just 66 hand-numbered copies worldwide, “Call of the Void” comes housed in a one-of-a-kind oversized 6” folding chest, hand-assembled from heavyweight cardstock with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, as if torn straight from a sealed Quake vault buried deep in Strogg territory... inside rests a gleaming black polycarbonate CD alongside a free digital download card, ready to inject the Void directly into your neural grid...

We’ll soon be posting a full photo gallery with detailed shots of this edition but, in the meantime, you can already secure your copy through the DARKWOODS webstore...

Additional information and detailed pictures can be found at: www.darkwoods.eu

Get your copy now at: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/new-arrivals

09/09/2025

TOMORROW!!

Asciimov - Call of the Void (CD, The Order of the Yew 2025)

Quake Infused Industrial / Darksynth

http://www.darkwoods.eu/

09/09/2025

The countdown is almost over... the Slipgate trembles on the edge of collapse, and with it comes the “Call of the Void” official soundtrack, third sonic manifestation of Asciimov in his new Quake-infused industrial-dark ambient manifestation... this is your last chance to lock in a copy of the devastating limited edition at a reduced price through our webstore... remember, this special preorder offer vanishes with the album’s official release on September 10th, under The Order of the Yew (DARKWOODS) banner...

And while you’re gearing up for impact, don’t miss the selection of other NHT releases currently available at a 20% discount until September 10th, rare artifacts and sonic weapons to reinforce your loadout, from the ethereal avantgarde realms of Garth Arum and As Light Dies, to the absolute madness of Deemtee... upgrade your arsenal, marine, and claim them before the Void consumes all!!

The full list at: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/new-arrivals

04/09/2025

The Slipgate cracks wide open... and from its blinding void emerges “Call of the Void”, the third sonic incarnation of Asciimov, forged as the official soundtrack to one of the most brutal and lore-drenched Quake II Remastered mods ever conceived. Available now for preorder through our webstore, the album will be officially released on September 10th via The Order of the Yew (a division of DARKWOODS)...

Today, we are beyond excited to finally unveil the complete tracklist, alongside its corrupted and biomechanical cover art, designed by Drugod, one of the mod’s own developers, a nightmarish vision that looks like it was ripped straight from the circuitry of a Strogg citadel collapsing under void corruption:

01. Slipgate Research Base
02. Extractor Plant Entity
03. Ruins of the Ancient Complex
04. Entity Storage Processing
05. Profaned Strogg Fortress
06. Lair of the Void

Carved in the depths of Kadath Sound (As Light Dies, Garth Arum, Deemtee and many more), the “Call of the Void” soundtrack bears NHT’s hallmark: recorded, mixed and mastered with his trademark precision in layering, textural depth and sonic architecture, the result is as devastating as it is immersive: nearly 60 minutes of bleak industrial metal, darksynth tension and ritual ambient, channeling the static, dread and fractured rhythm of a true Quake-infused nightmare...

As previously revealed, “Call of the Void” is presented in a truly unique heavy oversized 6” folding chest, hand-assembled from premium cardstock with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, including a shining black polycarbonate CD and a free digital download card. Strictly limited to just 66 hand-numbered copies, available only through the band and the DARKWOODS webstore...

Preorder your copy now at: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/preorder/

03/09/2025

We’ve just restocked a few copies of “Live at Masters of Rock”, the brilliant live folk-metal gem captured by the Swiss masters Eluveitie in 2019 during the tour for their outstanding “Ategnatos”, arguably their finest work to date, presented in a gorgeous 6-panel limited digipack... grab yours now at the DARKWOODS webstore!!

The full list at: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/new-arrivals

01/09/2025

The preorder for the physical edition of “L’espinada de la Nit”, the astral pilgrimage debut EP by Othger, guiding the listener through a firmament of burning worlds and immortal night, is now open on our Bandcamp profile as well. Additionally, you will have the chance to listen to “Runes”, the EP’s fourth track, for the very first time...

For those who seek to claim this treasure at its purest value, unshadowed by outside costs, we strongly recommend preordering your copy through the DARKWOODS webstore to avoid any additional taxes applied by Bandcamp: https://darkwoods.eu/webstore/en/new-arrivals

If you seek only the digital essence of this astral journey, we urge you to support the band directly by purchasing it from Othger’s official Bandcamp page: https://othger.bandcamp.com

All orders are expected to ship on October 25th, the day “L’espinada de la Nit” is officially released. For more information and detailed pictures, please visit the DARKWOODS website: www.darkwoods.eu

6 track album