SORCERER · Lamenting Of The Innocent | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with poster, download code.

Background information about 'Lamenting Of The Innocent'

Swedish doom metal masters Sorcerer deliver their most haunting opus yet with "Lamenting Of The Innocent", a devastating exploration of historical witch trials and religious persecution. The album opens with the chilling "Persecution (intro)" before launching into the crushing "The Hammer of Witches", setting the tone for an epic journey through darkness and despair. The band's signature blend of crushing riffs, soaring vocals, and atmospheric passages creates a cinematic experience that feels both ancient and timeless.

Throughout tracks like "Institoris" and "Where Spirits Die", Sorcerer showcases their mastery of dynamic songwriting, seamlessly weaving together moments of crushing heaviness with haunting melodies. The album's conceptual narrative reaches its peak with powerful compositions like "Dance with the Devil" and the closing "Path To Perdition", where the band's ability to create both intimate and epic moments shines brightest. The production perfectly captures the band's evolved sound, allowing every guitar harmony and vocal line to breathe while maintaining that essential doom metal weight.

For fans of: Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Procession, and Reverend Bizarre

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Persecution (intro)
A2. The Hammer of Witches
A3. Lamenting of the Innocent
B1. Institoris
B2. Where Spirits Die

LP 2:
C1. Deliverance
C2. Age of the Damned
C3. Condemned
D1. Dance with the Devil
D2. Path To Perdition

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com