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PRE-ORDER :: 16 MAY 2 0 1 8 :: Human Factor / Let Nature Take Its Course (2018, R104 CD/DD)
"Let Nature Take Its Course" is the third studio album from the Moscow-based instrumental combo HUMAN FACTOR. If you enjoy colorfully melodic, intense and groovy, instrumental space-progressive rock, don't miss this recording. Let this music speak for itself and let nature take its course! CD (8 tracks - 52 min.) will come in full-color 4-panel gatefold. We've started taking pre-orders of CD/DD through Official R.A.I.G. Bandcamp. The album's physical release is expected by the beginning of June. Stay tuned!
OUT NOW :: 15 MAY 2 0 1 8 :: Solus / Satya Yuga (2018, R103 CD/DD)
RAIG is proud to present the debut album by SOLUS, a one-man-band from Calgary, Canada. Entitled “Satya Yuga”, it features Hindu and Eastern Music flavored, colorfully melodic, groovy, fuzzy-guitar driven, and all instrumental Stoner-Psyche-Space Rock of the highest quality. Released on professionally manufactured, glass-mastered CDs with a new artwork by ZonderZond, under the exclusive agreement with R.A.I.G. Records. CD (8 tracks - 49 min.) comes in a full-color 4-panel gatefold. Label price: $13.00 + shipping.
05 FEBRUARY 2 0 1 8 ::
And more... ALEX'S HAND also confirmed to play famous FREAKSHOW ARTROCK festival which takes place on September 21-22, 2018 in Wurzburg, Germany. The band will share the stage with Free Salamander Exhibit (US), Camembert (FR), Polymorphie (FR) and other amazing Avant-Prog/RIO acts.
Learn more about FREAKSHOW event and order your ticket now!
04 FEBRUARY 2 0 1 8 ::
ALEX'S HAND also confirmed to play historic BURG HERZBERG festival which takes place on July 26-29, 2018 in Breitenbach, Germany. The band will share the FreakStage with Samsara Blues Experiment (DE), Tusmorke (NOR), Wobbler (NOR), and many other cool bands.
Learn more about BURG HERZBERG fest and order your ticket now!
02 FEBRUARY 2 0 1 8 ::
ALEX'S HAND confirmed to play iconic ZAPPANALE festival which takes place on July 20-22, 2018 in Bad Doberan, Germany. The band will share the stage with Bozzio-O’Hearn-Cuccurullo Power Trio (US), Coogans Bluff (DE), Flat Earth Society (BE), Grandmothers of Invention (US) and other groups performing "music outside the norm".
03 DECEMBER 2 0 1 7 :: Alex's Hand / KaTaTaK (2017, R102 CD/DD)
RAIG is proud to present: "KaTaTaK", the fourth proper studio album by the UStates-born and Germany-based avant-prog-fusion ensemble ALEX'S HAND. All music contained within was primarily recorded in 2014-2015 in Berlin within a generally live context with a very small amount of overdubs. Grab yourself a daiquiri or some mind-bending cocktail. Chill out. And let a little evil cat into your lives. Recommended for the real connoisseurs of Avant-Prog, RIO, Jazz-Fusion, and Post-Modern Experimental musical art. CD (5 tracks - 46 min.) comes in a full-color 4-panel cardboard folder. $13.00 + shipping.
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ALEX'S HAND live at SeaProg Fest 2013, Columbia City Theatre, Seattle, WA. "Navigate" is from the "Roaches" album which was published digitally in 2014 and released as a real CD in 2017 under exclusive license to R.A.I.G. Records (Cat.N R098). Enjoy "Roaches" by Alex's Hand: free streaming, quality flac-DD, or sealed CD-copy (DD included).
