THEATRE OF TRAGEDY - Velvet Darkness They Fear [PURPLE SMOKE DLP]

2 LP Gatefold Purple with Black Smoke Vinyl.

About the album

"Velvet Darkness They Fear" is an evocative exploration of gothic doom metal, marking a significant milestone for Theatre of Tragedy. As their second studio album, it showcases the band's unique ability to blend haunting melodies with dark, atmospheric soundscapes. The album opens a doorway to an ethereal world where poetic lyrics intertwine with the weight of doom-laden riffs and ethereal synths. Each track serves as a chapter in a narrative that delves into themes of darkness, fear, and tragic beauty. With bold and dramatic compositions, the album remains timeless in its appeal, inviting listeners to experience the depth of emotion conveyed through both the instrumentation and the dramatic interplay between Liv Kristine's ethereal vocals and Raymond Rohonyi's death growls. This record continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of gothic metal, influencing many artists within the genre.

Track listing

A1 Velvet Darkness They Fear
A2 Fair And 'Guiling Copesmate Death
A3 Bring Forth Ye Shadow
B1 Seraphic Deviltry
B2 And When He Falleth
B3 Der Tanz Der Schatten
C1 Black As The Devil Painteth
C2 On Whom The Moon Doth Shine
C3 The Masquerader And Phœnix
D1 And When He Falleth
D2 Black As The Devil Painteth
D3 Der Tanz Der Schatten
D4 A Rose For The Dead

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