MORS PRINCIPIUM EST · And Death Said Live | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in Gatefold cover.

Background information about 'And Death Said Live'

Let's cut right to the chase: Mors Principium Est have delivered their absolute masterpiece with "…And Death Said Live". This is the fourth studio album from the Finnish melodic death metal crew, and honestly, it's the one where everything clicked into place. After a period of uncertainty and lineup changes, the band came roaring back with a record that doesn't just compete with the genre's finest — it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them.

From the moment "The Awakening" kicks in with its razor-sharp riffing, you know you're in for something special. The production is punchy, crystal clear, yet retains that raw edge that makes death metal actually feel dangerous. What sets this album apart is the balance: blinding speed and technical precision meet these gorgeous, melancholic northern melodies that just burrow into your skull. Tracks like "I Will Return" and "Bringer of Light" showcase guitar work that's both aggressive and hauntingly beautiful. The title track "...And Death Said Live" is an absolute monster — dynamic, unpredictable, and devastating. This is melodic death metal played with conviction, not just technical exercise. Every riff serves the song, every tempo shift hits with purpose.

For fans of:
Children of Bodom, Dark Tranquillity, Wintersun, Insomnium

Track listing

A1. The Awakening
A2. Departure
A3. I Will Return
A4. Birth Of The Starchild
A5. Bringer Of Light
A6. Ascension
B7. ...And Death Said Live
B8. Destroyer Of All
B9. What The Future Holds?
B10. The Meadows Of Asphodel
B11. Dead Winds Of Hope

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