MARDUK · Memento Mori | GOLD LP

Gold vinyl, limited to 500 copies in gatefold sleeve.

SCR and Scandinavia exclusive Vinyl.

Background information about 'Memento Mori'

Swedish black metal legends Marduk return with their devastating fifteenth studio album "Memento Mori", delivering another crushing testament to their uncompromising vision of extreme metal. The album showcases the band's signature blend of relentless blast beats, razor-sharp tremolo picking, and Mortuus' commanding vocal delivery that has defined their sound for over three decades. Tracks like "Heart of the Funeral" and "Shovel Beats Sceptre" exemplify the band's ability to craft atmospheric yet brutally aggressive compositions that transport listeners into the darkest corners of human existence.

The production on "Memento Mori" strikes the perfect balance between raw intensity and clarity, allowing each instrument to cut through the mix while maintaining the suffocating atmosphere that Marduk is renowned for. Songs such as "Year of the Maggot" and "Red Tree of Blood" demonstrate the band's evolution while staying true to their roots, incorporating subtle melodic elements without sacrificing an ounce of their trademark ferocity. The album serves as both a meditation on mortality and a celebration of the band's enduring legacy in the black metal underground.

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

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