WYRM

(WYRM / ALLAN ZANE)---WYRM is the current project of Allan Zane. WYRM arose from the ashes of the now-defunct project Arcanum. Arcanum’s only outputs were a private-edition cassette and CD-R. The moniker WYRM was decided upon when Allan Zane discovered that there were at least two other projects out there named Arcanum—however, this did little in regards to the style of the music… Using whatever technology is at hand at any given moment, WYRM constructs aural amalgamations of genres now often referred to as “dark ambient” and experimental “electronica”. Often the end results are as equally repulsive as they are intriguing. Expressed through music, WYRM’s fascination lies with the shadow aspects of human existence—yet constitutes virtue, consciousness-expansion, and illumination. The first incarnation of WYRM was a live performance at the Mercury-Free Retrograde 9/23/00 event at Vincent’s Ear in Asheville, NC. Some other acts performing that night were Sword Volcano Complex featuring Karl Blake (with whom Allan Zane also collaborates), 11:11, and Sinister Senile. Despite some technical difficulties, WYRM’s partially improvised performance was surprisingly well received and later released as three separate private-edition CD-R’s on their own DIS’S pFIFA label. Since this first incarnation, the WYRM line-up has evolved. The current members are John Murphy (with whom Allan Zane also collaborates with as Shining Vril), and Kensaku AKA “Scara” Nishizato (contributor to Nurse With Wound’s “An Awkward Pause”). Future WYRM releases include a collaborative 7” single with Shining Vril and Sword Volcano Complex… ---Current Discography:---(Arcanum):---“Wielding a Giant Ill” private-edition cassette of 13 copies (Dp001). 1996. ---“Because of Him” 2 private-edition(s) CD-R’s of 23 and 13 copies (Dp006). 1998/2003. -First edition(s) to the sum of 23 copies (1998): 3 with minimal embossed packaging. 7 with signed objet d’art packaging. 13 with standard packaging. -Second edition of 13 copies with different artwork (2003). ---(WYRM/Allan Zane): ---(Allan Zane): "The Sperm of Metals (Parts 1 & 2)" c60 (Dp004) 1997. Objet d'art metal packaging private-edition of 8 copies. ---(Allan Zane): "The Sperm of Metals" (Parts 3 & 4)" CD-R 1997. Objet d'art metal packaging private-edition of 8 copies.---(Allan Zane): "Caging The Sky" c60 (Dp009) 2002. Private edition of 7 copies.---(WYRM): “Live at Mercury-Free Retrograde 09/23/00” 3 private edition(s) CD-R’s of 3, 23, and 23 copies (Dp007). 2002/2003. -First personal edition of 3 copies made specifically for Bryin Dall, Derek Rush, and Genesis P.-Orridge (2002). -Second objet d’art private-edition of 23 copies (2002). -Third private-edition(s) to the sum of 23 copies (2003): 3 boxed-sets with unique insert, object d’art packaging, and T-shirt. 7 with slightly different objet d’art packaging. 13 with standard packaging.---(irr.app.(ext.)/WYRM): “Hypothetical tardigrade resurrection 1”/”Labyrinth Defector” split 7” to the sum of 333 copies (som10013). 2003. -33 signed with unique Matt Waldron artwork and objet d’art packaging on white vinyl. -300 standard packaging on white vinyl. ---(Allan Zane): "The Cube Root of Infinity" conceptual release dedicated to G.X. Jupitter-Laersen ( (11.5)2 Anti-Music (11.5)2 001CD) 2004. Broken clear CD packaged in small photo-mounted black glossy box w/insert of "playing instructions" LIMITED TO ONE COPY.---(WYRM): "Wrong Gede (Extended Mix)" CD-R (somCDR001) 2004. Die-cut sleeve w/computer art by Allan Zane limited to 23 copies. ---(G.X. Jupitter-Larsen + Allan Zane): "Banjax" CD (som00014) 2005. Standard edition 900 copies, artists edition 100 copies.---(Wyrm / Mykel Boyd): 8" Lathe Cut Record shaped like a triangle (SOMLC001) 2006. Signed and numbered and limited to 50 copies.---(Mykel Boyd and Allan Zane): "Trace Elements" 4 CD-R set in silk screened wooden box Signed/ Numbered edition of 50. Released 2006. (Somnimage)---(Rats With Wings + WYRM): " D.I.S.C. (Death Inducing Signaling Complex)" CD-R (ROIL RNOCDR044) 2006. Standard edition (100 copies) AND the objet d'art edition (11 copies in 7" sleeve w/painted 7" record and a microwaved CD-R bonus). ---(WYRM): "Gnothi Seauton" c20 (PsychForm PFmc04) 2007. Features a Psychic TV cover--limited to 50 copies. ---(V/A): "Radio Interference From Unknown Orgasm" CD (Somnimage200701) 2007. Standard edition of 400 and artist edition of 100 that comes w/signed and numbered Val Denham artwork print. ---(WYRM featuring Kenji Siratori): "Artificial Sun" CD-R (ROIL RNOCDR076) Unlimited Edition. ---(Allan Zane): "The Sperm of Metals--10th Anniversary Edition (Parts 5-8)" 3" CD-R (SOMCDR002) 2007. Signed and numbered objet d'art edition of 50 copies that comes in metal box bound w/obi strip and contains 2 vellum inserts.---(WYRM): "aaf" c40 box-set Black Horizons (bh21) 2007. Limited edition of 93 copies in jewelry box with insert, feather, and wrapped cassette.