Release Date: 13 October 2014
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056852519
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Symphonic Metal
Release Date: 28 May 2021
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056791627
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Symphonic Metal
Description
The third album from 1998 of dark & symphonic black metal from Katatonia's Anders Nystrom. Presented on heavyweight vinyl.
Diabolical Masquerade was the solo-project created by Katatonia's Anders 'Blakkheim' Nyström in 1996, to let off more creative steam away from the gothic/doom metal styling of Katatonia. Diabolical Masquerade released 4 albums in total, before Blakkheim laid the project to rest in 2004.
'Nightwork' was the third album by Diabolical Masquerade. It was recorded at The Sanctuary in April 1998 and saw a release later that year. The album was produced by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia) and Blakkheim.
Although a solo-project, Blakkheim enlisted the help of Dan Swanö to perform the drums, as well as contributing with some keyboards and backing vocals.
Diabolical Masquerade was based primarily around symphonic/melodic black metal; creating eerie atmospheres through keyboards and utilizing more high energy & technical compositions than those of his main band, with complex patterns of riffs and hooks. This particular album saw a greater integration of synths than previously, to convey a strong horror theme. To further expand this atmosphere, cello and flute were also incorporated.
This edition of 'Nightwork' is presented on 180gm heavyweight vinyl.
Description
THE 1998 THIRD STUDIO ALBUM OF STELLAR DARK & SYMPHONIC BLACK METAL FROM KATATONIA’S ANDERS NYSTRÖM
Diabolical Masquerade was the solo-project created by Katatonia’s Anders ‘Blakkheim’ Nyström in 1996, to let off more creative steam away from the gothic/doom metal styling of Katatonia. Diabolical Masquerade released 4 albums in total, before Blakkheim laid the project to rest in 2004.
‘Nightwork’ was the third album by Diabolical Masquerade. It was recorded at The Sanctuary in April 1998 and saw a release later that year. The album was produced by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia) and Blakkheim.
Although a solo-project, Blakkheim enlisted the help of Dan Swanö to perform the drums, as well as contributing with some keyboards and backing vocals.
Diabolical Masquerade was based primarily around symphonic/melodic black metal, creating eerie atmospheres through keyboards & utilizing more high energy & technical compositions than those of his main band, with complex patterns of riffs and hooks. This album saw a greater integration of synths than previously, to convey a strong horror theme. To further expand this atmosphere, cello and flute were also incorporated.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Candlemass
Fleurety
Valkyrja
Mayhem
New Skeletal Faces
Doedsmaghird
Godkiller
Darkthrone
Diabolical Masquerade
Diabolical Masquerade
Diabolical Masquerade
