Crypt of the Wizard is an independent record shop in London, England. Opened in 2012 and based in Hackney, it specialises in underground metal, punk, hardcore, industrial and dark ambient, with a particularly strong profile in black metal, death metal and related extreme styles. The shop has developed into one of London’s best-known specialist retailers for heavier underground music.
Its stock includes vinyl, CDs, tapes, books, zines, shirts, patches and other merchandise tied to underground music culture. The shop is also linked to the label and distro side of the scene through Crypt of the Wizard Records, connecting its retail activity directly to underground releases and small-label culture.
Alongside its shop and label work, Crypt of the Wizard has been involved in in-store events and scene-related collaborations. Its specialist focus and strong connection to underground metal culture have made it a recognised part of London’s extreme music landscape.
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264 Hackney Rd, London E2 7SJ, Great Britain
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