MEMORIAM · The Silent Vigil | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover.

Background information about 'The Silent Vigil'

Memoriam delivers a crushing second assault with "The Silent Vigil", proving that the legacy of legendary death metal continues to evolve in devastating fashion. This powerhouse quartet, featuring former Bolt Thrower stalwarts Karl Willetts and Frank Healy alongside Scott Fairfax and Andy Whale, has crafted nine tracks of uncompromising brutality that honors the old school while carving out their own merciless territory. From the opening salvo of "Soulless Parasite" to the epic seven-minute warfare of "No Known Grave", every moment pulses with the kind of authentic aggression that made British death metal a global force.

The production strikes that perfect balance between clarity and crushing weight, allowing each thunderous riff and bone-rattling drum pattern to hit with maximum impact. Tracks like "From The Flames" and "As Bridges Burn" showcase the band's ability to weave memorable hooks into their sonic devastation, while the haunting title track "The Silent Vigil" serves as a brief but powerful interlude that demonstrates their dynamic range. This isn't just nostalgia-driven metal – it's a vital, breathing beast that proves veteran musicians can still deliver fresh brutality with every crushing note.

For fans of:
Bolt Thrower, Asphyx, Benediction, Hail Of Bullets, Autopsy

Track listing

A1. Soulless Parasite
A2. Nothing Remains
A3. From The Flames
A4. The Silent Vigil
A5. Bleed The Same
B6. As Bridges Burn
B7. The New Dark Ages
B8. No Known Grave
B9. Weaponised Fear

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com