DANZIG · Circle Of Snakes | BLACK/WHITE/PURPLE SPLATTER LP

Black/white/purple splatter vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Circle Of Snakes'

Danzig have always walked their own path, and Circle Of Snakes is yet another snarling testament to that. Released in 2004, this album finds Glenn Danzig diving deep into the murky waters of blues-infused heavy rock with that signature dark, brooding atmosphere only he can conjure. From the moment the title track kicks in with its sludgy, hypnotic riff, you know you're in for a ride through the shadowy corners of the man's mind. Tracks like \u201cSkin Carver\u201d and \u201cWhen Death Had You\u201d groove with a sinister swagger, while \u201c1000 Devils Reign\u201d brings a raw, punk-ish ferocity that harkens back to his Samhain days. The production is thick and warm, letting every snarled vocal and downtuned guitar chord breathe. This isn't polished, radio-friendly metal \u2014 it's gritty, honest, and dripping with character.

What makes Circle Of Snakes stand out in the Danzig discography is its consistency. There's no filler here, just ten tracks of pure, unfiltered Glenn Danzig doing what he does best: channeling Elvis, Jim Morrison, and the devil himself into a sound that's completely his own. The slow-burning \u201cNight, Be\u2013Sodomy\u201d crawls under your skin like a bad dream, while \u201cHellmask\u201d delivers a punchy, mid-tempo stomp that sticks in your head for days. It's an album that rewards repeated listens, revealing new layers of guitar work and atmospheric depth each time. For anyone who loves their rock with a side of occult swagger and genuine attitude, this one's essential.

For fans of:
Type O Negative, Samhain, Misfits, The Cult

Other Versions

CD · 15,99 €

Track listing

A1. Circle Of Snakes
A2. Skin Carver
A3. When Death Had You
A4. 1000 Devils Reign
A5. Skincarver (Alt. Version)
B1. Night, Be-Sodomy
B2. Hellmask
B3. My Darkness
B4. Netherbound
B5. Sister Felt

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