TIAMAT · Sumerian Cry | BLACK TAPE

Black music cassette.

Background information about 'Sumerian Cry'

Tiamat's debut masterpiece "Sumerian Cry" stands as one of the most influential crossover albums in extreme metal history, bridging the gap between death and black metal with devastating precision. Released in 1990, this Swedish powerhouse delivered a sound that was both brutally primitive and surprisingly sophisticated, featuring Johan Edlund's guttural vocals weaving through intricate guitar work that would become the blueprint for countless bands to follow. The album's title track alone showcases the band's ability to craft atmospheric passages that build into crushing walls of sound, while tracks like "In The Shrines Of The Kingly Dead" demonstrate their knack for memorable hooks wrapped in extremity.

What makes "Sumerian Cry" truly special is its perfect balance of aggression and melody – something that would become Tiamat's calling card throughout their career evolution. The production captures that raw, underground energy that defined the early 90s extreme metal scene, yet every riff cuts through with clarity and purpose. From the haunting intro of "Necrophagious Shadows" to the epic closer "The Sign Of The Pentagram", this album takes listeners on a journey through ancient mysticism and modern brutality that still feels fresh over three decades later.

For fans of:
Bathory, Celtic Frost, Samael, Rotting Christ, Necromantia, Master's Hammer

Track listing

A1. Sumerian Cry Pt. 1
A2. In The Shrines Of The Kingly Dead
A3. The Malicious Paradise
A4. Necrophagious Shadows
A5. Apotheosis of Morbidity
B1. Nocturnal Funeral
B2. Altar Flame
B3. Evilized
B4. Where The Serpents Ever Dwell / Sumerian Cry Pt. 2
B5. The Sign Of The Pentagram

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