TEMPLE OF DREAD · Dreadspawn Dominion | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in standard cover with 2-sided insert.

Background information about 'Dreadspawn Dominion'

Temple Of Dread have crafted something absolutely devastating with "Dreadspawn Dominion" – a brutal testament to the enduring power of old school death metal that hits like a sledgehammer to the skull. These East Frisian islanders from Spiekeroog have unleashed their most ambitious work yet, expanding their already formidable sonic arsenal while staying true to their crushing roots. The album showcases the band's evolution from their previous releases "Beyond Acheron" and "God of the Godless", incorporating even more cinematic darkness and emotional depth into their technically proficient brutality.

What sets this release apart is how Temple Of Dread manage to inject genuine emotion into a genre that often prioritizes technical prowess over feeling. The classical themes woven throughout the lyrics by collaborator Frank "Doc" Albers add layers of ancient mythology to the modern carnage, creating an atmosphere that's both intellectually engaging and viscerally thrilling. From the haunting "Wings of Immortality" intro to the apocalyptic closer "Infernal Eternity", every track delivers punishing riffs and thunderous rhythms that will satisfy the most demanding death metal purists while drawing in listeners from across the metal spectrum.

For fans of:
Bolt Thrower, Asphyx, Autopsy, Obituary, Benediction

Track listing

1. Wings of Immortality (Intro)
2. Dreadspawn Dominion
3. Born To Rot
4. Hybrid Horde Eternal
5. Death March
6. Blood Pyre
7. Scorched by Cosmic Fire
8. Rites of Blasphemy
9. Artisan of Oblivion
10. Infernal Eternity

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: testimonyrecords.de