MOONSPELL · Opus Diabolicum - The Orchestral Live Show | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover.

Limited orchestral live recording from MEO Arena Lisbon.

Background information about 'Opus Diabolicum - The Orchestral Live Show'

When Portuguese dark metal pioneers Moonspell joined forces with the prestigious 45-piece Lisbon Sinfonietta Orchestra on October 26th, 2024, something truly magical happened at Lisbon's MEO Arena. "Opus Diabolicum" captures this historic moment – their very first symphonic concert – in all its grandiose glory. This isn't just another live album; it's a testament to how metal's raw power can seamlessly merge with classical sophistication.

The band's beloved classics get a breathtaking orchestral treatment alongside their bombastic album "1755", creating what might be the most ambitious production in Moonspell's storied career. Fernando Ribeiro's haunting vocals soar over lush string arrangements while the band's signature gothic darkness gets elevated to operatic heights. Every track feels like a cinematic experience, with the orchestra adding layers of drama and emotion that make even longtime fans hear these songs with fresh ears. This is Moonspell at their most theatrical and powerful.

For fans of:
Therion, Dimmu Borgir, Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Cradle Of Filth

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Em Nome do Medo
A2. 1755
A3. In Tremor Dei
A4. Desastre
B5. Ruinas
B6. Breathe (Until We Are No More)
B7. Extinct

LP 2:
C8. Proliferation
C9. Finisterra
C10. Everything Invaded
C11. Scorpion Flower
D12. Vampiria
D13. Alma Mater
D14. Fullmoon Madness

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com