HOLLENTHON · Opus Magnum | BLUE/BLACK MARBLED LP
€28.99
Product information "HOLLENTHON · Opus Magnum | BLUE/BLACK MARBLED LP"
Blue-black marbled vinyl.
Background information about 'Opus Magnum'
Austrian symphonic death metal masters Hollenthon return with their most ambitious work yet on "Opus Magnum", a stunning testament to their unique blend of orchestral grandeur and crushing metal brutality. This album showcases the band's evolution from their earlier folk-influenced works into a more refined, cinematically-driven sound that feels like watching an epic historical drama unfold through pure sonic storytelling. The opening track "On the Wings of a Dove" immediately sets the stage with sweeping orchestrations that give way to thunderous riffs, while "Son of Perdition" delivers some of the most memorable hooks the band has ever crafted.
What makes this release truly special is how Hollenthon manages to balance their trademark symphonic elements with a raw, uncompromising metal foundation. Tracks like "Once we were Kings" and "Of Splendid Worlds" demonstrate their mastery of dynamic songwriting, seamlessly weaving between gentle, atmospheric passages and explosive metal crescendos. The production quality perfectly captures both the delicate orchestral nuances and the crushing weight of the metal sections, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards both casual listeners and devoted metalheads.
For fans of:
Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Dimmu Borgir, Carach Angren
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Track listing
- On the Wings of a Dove
- To Fabled Lands
- Son of Perdition
- Ars Moriendi
- Once we were Kings
- Of Splendid Worlds
- Dying Embers
- Misterium Babel
Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com
| Artist: | Hollenthon |
|---|---|
| Label/Manufacturer: | Napalm Records |
| Product type: | Vinyl Record |
| Genre: | Death Metal |
| Format: | 12" LP |
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