Cat No:
CDVILED239
Release Date: 21 July 2023
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056723925
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Doom Metal
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Description
THE 1994 DEBUT ALBUM OF CULT SWEDISH BLACKENED MELODIC DOOM METAL, FEATURING MEMBERS OF ABRUPTUM & DISSECTION. PRESENTED ON MID-PRICE CD
Cult Swedish band Opthalamia was formed in 1989 by Tony "IT" Sarkka, mainly known for his dark band Abruptum, (which was signed to DSP, the label of ex-Mayhem guitarist Euronymous) & his heavy presence in the Scandinavian black metal scene in the late 80's & early 90's.Opthalamia was a land of pure fantasy created by IT & the songs are connected to stories based around this fantasy world. The original vocalist of the band was All (also in Abruptum), but he was then replaced by Shadow (Jon Nodtveidt of classic death/black metal band, Dissection). Shadow handled vocals on this album, the band's debut album, which was originally released in 1994.
Though the band could be classified as black metal, there is much more to Opthalamia, with varied metal influences, tempo changes & melodic passages becoming progressively more prominent, helping to distinguish them from their peers.
The album was produced by the legendary Dan Swano (Opeth, Katatonia, etc) & Opthalamia at Unisound in 1993.
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Tracklisting
- 1. A Cry From The Halls Of Blood / Empire Of Lost Dreams ( 02:26 )
- 2. Enter The Darkest Thoughts Of The Chosen / Agony's Silent Paradise ( 07:12 )
- 3. Journey In Darkness / Entering The Forest ( 06:26 )
- 4. Shores Of Kaa-Ta-Nu / The Eternal Walk ( Part 2 ) ( 05:36 )
- 5. A Lonely Soul / Hymn To A Dream ( 00:50 )
- 6. Little Child Of Light / Degradation Of Holyness ( 09:54 )
- 7. Castle Of No Repair / Lies From A Blackened Heart ( 05:06 )
- 8. This Is The Pain Called Sorrow / To The Memory Of Me ( 08:23 )
- 9. I Summon Thee, Oh Father / Death Embrace Me ( 01:56 )
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