NE OBLIVISCARIS · Citadel (10th Anniversary/Remastered) | CRYSTAL CLEAR/BLUE MARBLED LP

Crystal clear/blue marbles vinyl.

Limited to 200 copies.

Background information about 'Citadel (10th Anniversary/Remastered)'

Ne Obliviscaris delivers an absolutely stunning remastered edition of their groundbreaking 2014 album "Citadel" to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This Australian progressive extreme metal outfit has crafted something truly special here - a collection of epic compositions that seamlessly weave together black metal ferocity, classical violin arrangements, and progressive rock sophistication. The album's centerpiece, the three-part "Painters of the Tempest" suite, showcases the band's incredible ability to create cinematic soundscapes that shift from delicate acoustic passages to crushing metal onslaughts without missing a beat.

The remastered audio brings new clarity to the intricate layering that makes Ne Obliviscaris so captivating. Tracks like "Pyrrhic" and the two-part "Devour Me, Colossus" benefit enormously from the enhanced production, allowing every violin melody, blast beat, and vocal harmony to shine through with pristine definition. The interplay between Tim Charles's violin and the crushing riffs creates an atmosphere that's both beautiful and devastating, while the dual vocal approach adds another dimension of complexity that keeps listeners engaged throughout the album's ambitious runtime.

For fans of: Opeth, Emperor, Enslaved, Ihsahn and Wintersun

Track listing

A1. Painters of the Tempest (Part I): Wyrmholes
A2. Painters of the Tempest (Part II): Triptych Lux
A3. Painters of the Tempest (Part III): Reveries from the Stained Glass Womb
B1. Pyrrhic
B2. Devour Me, Colossus (Part I): Blackholes
B3. Devour Me, Colossus (Part II): Contortions
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