Totem Records is an independent record shop in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1998, it is one of the city’s best-known specialist stores for heavy music and is particularly associated with black metal, death metal, doom metal and related underground styles. The shop is owned by Alexander Wank, best known as a member of the Austrian death metal band Pungent Stench.
Its profile extends beyond records alone. In addition to CDs and vinyl, Totem Records has also been known for carrying merchandise and other music-related items, giving it a broader identity than that of a general record shop. Its strong emphasis on metal has made it a notable destination for listeners interested in heavier and more underground genres.
Within Vienna’s music scene, Totem Records stands out not only because of its specialised stock, but also because of its direct connection to an established figure from Austrian extreme metal. That link gives the shop a clear place within the city’s metal culture rather than simply its retail scene.
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Zollergasse 18-20, 1070 Vienna, Austria
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