CIRITH UNGOL · One Foot In Hell | CD
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Product information "CIRITH UNGOL · One Foot In Hell | CD"
CD in jewelcase.
Background information about 'One Foot In Hell'
Cirith Ungol's "One Foot In Hell" stands as a monumental achievement in the realm of epic heavy metal, showcasing the band's signature blend of crushing riffs and mythological storytelling. Released in 1986, this album captures the Ventura-based quartet at their most powerful and focused, delivering eight tracks of uncompromising metal that bridges the gap between traditional heavy metal and the emerging doom sound. The album's title track serves as a perfect encapsulation of the band's dark vision, while songs like "Blood & Iron" and "Chaos Descends" demonstrate their ability to craft both brutal anthems and atmospheric epics.
The production on "One Foot In Hell" perfectly complements Cirith Ungol's distinctive approach, allowing Tim Baker's soaring vocals to cut through the dense wall of guitars created by Jerry Fogle and Jim Barraza. Tracks like "The Fire" and "War Eternal" showcase the band's knack for creating memorable hooks within their heavy framework, while the Elric-inspired "Nadsokor" displays their literary influences. This album represents a crucial moment in 80s metal history, capturing a band that was simultaneously looking back to metal's roots while pushing forward into uncharted territory.
For fans of: Manilla Road, Brocas Helm, Pagan Altar, Trouble and Candlemass
Track listing
- Blood & Iron
- Chaos Descends
- The Fire
- Nadsokor
- 100 MPH
- War Eternal
- Doomed Planet
- One Foot In Hell
Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com
| Artist: | Cirith Ungol |
|---|---|
| Label/Manufacturer: | Metal Blade Records |
| Genre: | Heavy Metal |
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