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DISSECTION - The Somberlain · DIGIPAK CD

Product information "DISSECTION - The Somberlain · DIGIPAK CD"

CD in digipak. Remastered

Background information über 'The Somberlain'

Dissection's debut masterpiece "The Somberlain" stands as one of the most influential and revered albums in the melodic black metal canon. Released in 1993, this Swedish gem perfectly balances the ferocity of black metal with intricate melodic passages that would define an entire subgenre. Jon Nödtveidt's visionary songwriting shines through tracks like "Black Horizons" and the epic title track, where tremolo-picked melodies dance above blast beats and create an atmosphere that's both beautiful and utterly devastating. The album's production, while maintaining the raw edge essential to black metal, allows every melodic nuance to breathe, making it accessible without sacrificing any of its dark intensity.

What makes "The Somberlain" truly special is how it seamlessly weaves together different moods and tempos across its eleven tracks. From the haunting acoustic passages in "A Land Forlorn" to the relentless assault of "Heaven's Damnation", each song contributes to a cohesive journey through darkness and despair. The dual guitar work creates layers of melody that reveal new details with each listen, while the rhythm section provides a solid foundation that never feels monotonous. This remastered edition brings new clarity to these timeless compositions, allowing both longtime fans and newcomers to experience the album's full sonic spectrum.

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

Track listing

  1. Black Horizons
  2. The Somberlain
  3. Crimson Towers
  4. A Land Forlorn
  5. Heaven's Damnation
  6. Frozen
  7. Into Infinite Obscurity
  8. In The Cold Winds Of Nowhere
  9. The Grief Prophecy / Shadows Over A Lost Kingdom
  10. Mistress Of The Bleeding Sorrow
  11. 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

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