IN VAIN · Indie Recordings 2007 - 2024 | 5CD BOXSET

5CD box set containing the band's first five studio albums.

Includes comprehensive collection spanning from 2007 to 2024.

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This comprehensive 5CD collection showcases the complete evolution of Norwegian progressive extreme metal masters In Vain across nearly two decades of musical excellence. Starting with their debut "The Latter Rain" from 2007 and culminating with their latest masterpiece "Solemn" from 2024, this box set captures the band's remarkable journey through the realms of melodic extreme metal. Founded in Kristiansand by guitarist Johnar Haaland and vocalist Andreas Frigstad back in 2003, In Vain has consistently pushed the boundaries of what progressive extreme metal can achieve, creating a sound that seamlessly blends crushing heaviness with intricate melodies and emotional depth.

The collection traces the band's artistic growth from their early atmospheric compositions through to their more recent explorations of progressive complexity. Each album represents a distinct chapter in In Vain's story - from the raw energy of "Mantra" (2010) and the enigmatic depths of "Ænigma" (2013), to the flowing dynamics of "Currents" (2018) and the mature sophistication of "Solemn". What makes this band truly special is their ability to craft songs that are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant, combining progressive drive with touching vocals and metallic hardness in a way that feels completely natural.

For fans of: In Mourning, Opeth, Ne Obliviscaris and Borknagar

Track listing

CD 1:

1. The Latter Rain
2. In The Midnight Hour
3. Det Rakner!
4. October's Monday
5. Their Spirits Ride With The Wind
6. I Total Triumf
7. The Titan
8. As I Wither
9. Morning Sun
10. Sorgenfri

CD 2:

1. Captivating Solitude
2. Mannefall
3. Ain't No Lovin'
4. On The Banks Of The Mississippi
5. Dark Prophets, Black Hearts
6. Wayakin (The Guardian Spirit Of The Nez Perce)
7. Circle Of Agony
8. Sombre Fall Burdened Winter

CD 3:

1. Against The Grain
2. Image Of Time
3. Southern Shores
4. Hymne Til Harvest
5. Culmination Of The Enigma
6. Times Of Yore
7. Rise Against
8. To The Core
9. Floating On The Murmuring Tide

CD 4:

1. Seekers Of The Truth
2. Soul Adventurer
3. Blood We Shed
4. En Forgangen (Times Of Yore Pt. II)
5. Origin
6. As The Black Horde Storms
7. Standing On The Ground Of Mammoths

CD 5:

1. Shadows Flap Their Black Wings
2. To The Gallows
3. Season Of Unrest
4. At The Going Down Of The Sun
5. Where The Winds Meet
6. Beyond The Pale
7. Blood Makes The Grass Grow
8. Eternal Waves
9. Watch For Me On The Mountain

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