TRISTANIA · Widow’s Weeds & Tristania (Re-Issue 2024) | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Widow’s Weeds & Tristania (Re-Issue 2024)'

Tristania's debut album "Widow's Weeds", originally released in 1998, is a monumental piece in the Gothic Metal genre—a tapestry woven with symphonic elements and haunting melodies. The album opens with "Preludium...", setting a somber yet grand tone that permeates the entire record. Tracks like "Evenfall" and "Pale Enchantress" blend melancholic atmospheres with heavy riffs and operatic vocals, showcasing the band's penchant for combining beauty with raw power.

The reissued deluxe edition offers a renewed chance to experience this iconic masterpiece in its full glory. With songs like "Midwintertears" and "My Lost Lenore," it captures an essence of theatrical grandeur—each song unfolding like a chapter in an epic tale. The reissue also includes previously unreleased tracks which delve deeper into the band's early journey. It's a must-have for fans and newcomers alike who wish to explore the depths of Gothic Metal.

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Preludium...
A2. Evenfall
A3. Pale Enchantress
B1. December Elegy
B2. Midwintertears
B3. Angellore

LP 2:
C1. My Lost Lenore
C2. Wasteland's Caress
C3. ...Postludium
D1. Sirene
D2. Midwintertears
D3. Pale Enchantress
D4. Cease To Exist

Manufacturer: Hammerheart Records BV, P.O. Box 277, 6300 AG Valkenburg, Netherlands, Contact: www.hammerheart.com