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DISSECTION - The Somberlain · BLACK TAPE

Product information "DISSECTION - The Somberlain · BLACK TAPE"

Black tape.

Background information über 'The Somberlain'

Dissection's debut album "The Somberlain" stands as one of the most influential releases in extreme metal history, perfectly bridging the gap between black and death metal with an sophistication that was revolutionary for its time. Released in 1993, this masterpiece showcases Jon Nödtveidt's visionary songwriting and the band's ability to craft melodic yet brutally aggressive compositions that would define the melodic black/death metal template for generations to come. The album's intricate guitar work, featuring memorable tremolo-picked melodies intertwined with crushing riffs, creates an atmosphere that's both majestic and sinister.

The production captures the raw energy while maintaining enough clarity to showcase the technical prowess of each member, from the thunderous bass lines to the relentless drumming that drives each track forward. Songs like "Black Horizons" and "The Grief Prophecy" demonstrate the band's mastery of dynamics, seamlessly transitioning between haunting acoustic passages and explosive metal sections. This isn't just an album - it's a statement of artistic intent that helped establish Sweden as a powerhouse in extreme metal, influencing countless bands who followed in Dissection's wake.

For fans of: Emperor, Necrophobic, Unanimated, Dawn, and Sacramentum

Track listing

A1. Black Horizons
A2. The Somberlain
A3. Crimson Towers
A4. A Land Forlorn
A5. Heaven's Damnation
B1. Frozen
B2. Into Infinite Obscurity
B3. In The Cold Winds Of Nowhere
B4. The Grief Prophecy/Shadows Over A Lost Kingdom
B5. Mistress Of The Bleeding Sorrow
B6. Feathers Fell

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Artist: Dissection
Label/Manufacturer: Black Lodge Records
Genre: Black Metal, Death Metal

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