MARDUK · Memento Mori | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

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Swedish black metal legends Marduk return with their fifteenth studio offering, delivering another crushing testament to their unwavering dedication to darkness and brutality. "Memento Mori" showcases the band's signature blend of relentless blast beats, razor-sharp tremolo picking, and Mortuus's commanding vocal delivery that has defined their sound for over three decades. The album's ten tracks weave together themes of mortality, war, and existential dread with the band's characteristic precision and ferocity, creating an atmosphere that's both suffocating and exhilarating.

From the opening title track to the haunting closer "As We Are", Marduk demonstrates why they remain one of black metal's most consistent and respected acts. The production strikes that perfect balance between clarity and rawness, allowing every blast beat and tremolo riff to cut through with surgical precision while maintaining the genre's essential grit. Tracks like "Heart of the Funeral" and "Year of the Maggot" showcase the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within their wall of sound, while maintaining the relentless intensity that has made them legends in the underground.

For fans of: Mayhem, Dark Funeral, Emperor, and Watain

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Track listing

A1. Memento Mori
A2. Heart of the Funeral
A3. Blood of the Funeral
A4. Shovel Beats Sceptre
A5. Charlatan
B1. Coffin Carol
B2. Marching Bones
B3. Year of the Maggot
B4. Red Tree of Blood
B5. As We Are

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com