ONE OF NINE - Dawn Of The Iron Shadow · CD

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Background information about 'Dawn Of The Iron Shadow'

North Carolina's One Of Nine have carved out their own epic niche in the black metal realm with their sophomore effort "Dawn Of The Iron Shadow". Following their impressive 2023 debut "Eternal Sorcery", this new chapter elevates their Tolkien-inspired sorcery to breathtaking heights. The band has established themselves as the most prominent Middle-earth focused black metal act since the legendary Summoning, and this album proves they're not just riding on literary inspiration but crafting something genuinely magnificent. The cover art by renowned Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith perfectly captures the album's grandiose vision.

What sets "Dawn Of The Iron Shadow" apart is its expanded symphonic scope and grandiloquent magnificence that transforms their already impressive black metal foundation into something truly majestic. The eight tracks weave through epic narratives with titles like "Parley at the Gates" and "Quest of the Silmaril" that immediately transport listeners into Tolkien's world. One Of Nine manage to balance the raw intensity of black metal with orchestral elements that never feel overwrought, creating an atmosphere that's both brutal and beautiful. This is black metal that understands the power of storytelling through music.

For fans of: Summoning, Caladan Brood, Elderwind, and Paysage d'Hiver

Track listing

1. Parley at the Gates
2. Age of Chains
3. Dreadful Leap
4. Of Desperate Valor
5. Behold the Shadow of My Thoughts
6. Bauglir
7. Quest of the Silmaril
8. Death Wing Black Flame

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