SAINT VITUS - Saint Vitus · BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover.

Background information about 'Saint Vitus'

The legendary doom metal pioneers Saint Vitus deliver their crushing self-titled masterpiece that stands as a monument to heavy, slow-burning metal perfection. This album showcases the band's signature approach to creating atmosphere through sheer weight and deliberate pacing, with tracks like "Remains" and "12 Years In The Tomb" demonstrating their mastery of the doom craft. The guitar work is absolutely mesmerizing, building layers of distortion that feel like tectonic plates shifting beneath your feet, while the rhythm section provides an unrelenting foundation that anchors each composition in pure heaviness.

What makes this release particularly special is how Saint Vitus manages to balance brutality with melody, creating moments of genuine beauty within the darkness. Songs like "Hourglass" and "City Park" reveal the band's more introspective side without sacrificing any of their trademark intensity. The production captures every nuance of their sound, from the crushing low-end to the haunting vocal delivery that cuts through the mix like a blade. This is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the true essence of doom metal.

For fans of:Candlemass, Pentagram, Trouble, Cathedral and Electric Wizard

Track listing

A1. Remains
A2. A Prelude To...
A3. Bloodshed
A4. 12 Years In The Tomb
B5. Wormhole
B6. Hourglass
B7. City Park
B8. Last Breath
B9. Useless

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com