TRIBULATION · Down Below | MEDIABOOK CD

The theatralic horror metal kings reaching out for new heights, "Down Below" is one epic overdrawn journey through the depths of a world of fears.

Limited Mediabook CD in o-card with bonus track.

Background information about 'Down Below'

Swedish masters Tribulation have carved their name into the annals of extreme metal with surgical precision, and "Down Below" stands as their most ambitious statement yet. This isn't just another horror metal album – it's a full-blown theatrical experience that drags you kicking and screaming through the darkest corridors of human fear and fascination. The band's evolution from death metal purists to gothic horror virtuosos reaches its pinnacle here, with tracks like "Nightbound" and "Lady Death" showcasing their uncanny ability to blend crushing riffs with haunting melodies that'll stick in your head for days.

What sets this album apart is its cinematic scope and the band's fearless approach to songwriting. "Here Be Dragons" clocks in at over seven minutes of pure atmospheric terror, while "Lacrimosa" builds tension like a master filmmaker crafting the perfect scare. The production is crisp enough to let every haunting detail shine through, yet maintains that raw edge that keeps the music from becoming overly polished. This is horror metal at its absolute finest – dramatic without being cheesy, heavy without losing its gothic elegance.

For fans of:
King Diamond, Ghost, Mercyful Fate, Cathedral, Paradise Lost

Track listing

1. The Lament
2. Nightbound
3. Lady Death
4. Subterranea
5. Purgatorio
6. Cries From The Underworld
7. Lacrimosa
8. The World
9. Here Be Dragons
10. Come, Become, To Be

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com