OMNIUM GATHERUM · May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in standard sleeve.

Background information about 'May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way'

Omnium Gatherum returns with their most compelling statement yet, and "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way" burns with the intensity of a band that's found their perfect balance. This Finnish powerhouse has been crafting their unique blend of melodic death metal since 1996, but this album feels like the culmination of everything they've been building toward. Markus Vanhala's songwriting has never been sharper, weaving together crushing riffs with soaring melodies that'll have you air-guitaring before you know it.

What makes this record absolutely electric is how it functions as a loose concept album, telling street-level stories through the eyes of dreamers, addicts, and rebels. "Walking Ghost Phase" hits you right in the gut with its raw portrayal of addiction, while "Ignite The Flame" practically demands you raise your fist in solidarity. The production is absolutely stellar – recorded across various Finnish studios and mixed by the legendary Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. The fact that Jukka Pelkonen's vocals were tracked on the same SSL console used for Queen's "Innuendo" adds this incredible layer of rock history to an already powerful performance. At under 45 minutes, this album wastes zero time and delivers maximum impact.

For fans of:
Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Katatonia, Swallow The Sun, Be'lakor

Track listing

A1. May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way
A2. My Pain
A3. The Last Hero
A4. The Darkest City
A5. Walking Ghost Phase
B1. Ignite The Flame
B2. Streets Of Rage
B3. Barricades
B4. Road Closed Ahead

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com