MY DYING BRIDE · The Dreadful Hours | CLEAR 2LP

Clear double vinyl in gatefold cover.

Plastic Head exclusive limited edition.

Background information about 'The Dreadful Hours'

When it comes to doom metal royalty, My Dying Bride reigns supreme, and "The Dreadful Hours" stands as one of their most devastating masterpieces. This 2001 opus finds the Yorkshire doom titans at their most emotionally raw and musically refined, crafting eight tracks of pure melancholic brilliance that showcase why they're considered pioneers of gothic doom. From the haunting opening notes of "The Dreadful Hours" to the crushing finale of "The Return To The Beautiful", this album delivers an emotional journey through love, loss, and despair that's both beautiful and utterly heartbreaking.

The production here is absolutely sublime - every violin passage cuts through your soul like a blade, while Aaron Stainthorpe's tortured vocals range from whispered confessions to agonized screams. The guitar work weaves between crushing riffs and delicate melodies, creating atmospheres so thick you could cut them with a knife. Tracks like "The Raven And The Rose" and "Black Heart Romance" demonstrate the band's unparalleled ability to blend crushing heaviness with genuine emotion, making this essential listening for anyone who understands that doom metal is about feeling as much as it is about sound.

For fans of:
Paradise Lost, Anathema, Katatonia, Type O Negative, Candlemass

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. The Dreadful Hours
A2. The Raven And The Rose
B1. Le Figlie Della Tempesta
B2. Black Heart Romance

LP 2:
C1. A Cruel Taste Of Winter
C2. My Hope, The Destroyer
D1. The Deepest Of All Hearts
D2. The Return To The Beautiful

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com