Description

Release Date: 25.May.2025

Format: Special Limited Edition: Jewel Case CD & Metal Artwork (200 copies)

Cat. Nr: RSE003 

Barcode: 0617669420874  

Rune Serpent Europa proudly presents: 

“Schlecht Und Ironisch” Laibach tribut

Rune Serpent Europa, a label making a name for its unique blend of industrial, neofolk and medieval-inspired music, will release a reissue of the seminal tribute album, “Schlecht Und Ironisch – Laibach Tribut” on 21 May 2025.

Originally released in 1999, this updated version celebrates the enduring legacy of Laibach with a curated selection of classic tracks and exciting new contributions from a diverse range of artists. “Schlecht Und Ironisch – Laibach Tribut” showcases the band’s profound influence on industrial and experimental music, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the boundaries of sound and challenge the status quo.

It has been mastered to achieve optimal sound quality across all formats. This new reissue will be available in multiple formats, including a limited edition vinyl pressing with unique marble colours, a collector’s edition CD with metal graphic elements and a digital release featuring exclusive bonus tracks.

It will be available as:

• LP Marbled Black – Numbered Edition with sticker, Insert (limited to 250 copies)
• LP Marbled Brown – Numbered Edition with sticker, Insert (limited to 250 copies)
• CD Jewel Case + 8-page Booklet (limited to 800 copies)
• CD (Special Edition), Jewell Case + Metal Artwork (limited to 200 copies)
• LP (Test Pressing) + Metal Artwork (limited to 30 copies)

The album features a diverse range of artists interpreting Laibach’s iconic sound, from industrial and EBM to dark ambient and neofolk, including Prager Handgriff, Kirlian Camera, Staat Und Organisation, DDR, Andrew King, Angels And Agony.

Laibach is a pioneering Slovenian industrial and experimental music group known for their provocative and often controversial approach to art and music. Their innovative sound and theatrical performances have earned them a cult following worldwide.

“Schlecht Und Ironisch – Laibach Tribut” is a testament to the enduring power of Laibach‘s music and a must-have for fans of industrial, experimental, and avant-garde music.

Rune Serpent Europa is a label that bridges the evocative worlds of industrial, neofolk, and medieval-inspired music, establishing itself as a cornerstone for fans of atmospheric and avant-garde soundscapes. Complementing this artistic vision is its sub-label, Assur Anshar, which caters to the more energetic realms of electro and EBM (Electronic Body Music). Together, these entities form a hub for creative exploration, offering not just music but a total artistic experience.

Tracklist CD

01 Regard Extrême – Vier Personen

02 Apathetic Atrophy – We Are Forging the Future

03 Anesthetik Pharma – F.I.A.T.

04 Knifeladder – Dogs Of War

05 Kathodos – White Law

06 Andrew King – War Poem

07 Staat Und Organisation – Cari Amici Soldati

08 Prager Handgriff – Message From The Dark Star

09 DDR – Der See

10 Kirlian Camera – The Final Countdown (Laibach Suppe)

11 Paolo F. Bragaglia – Mars

12 Discordance – Agnus Dei

13 Angels And Agony – God Is God

14 Northgate – Nova Akropola

15 Manipulation – Geburt Einer Nation

16 Runes Order – The Great Seal

17 Die Larm – God Is God

18 Naevus – Bloody Ground, Fertile Land