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Debut full-length album by the German Heavy/Power Metal band.
The debut from the German duo of guitarist René Thomsen and Jürgen Wulfes is another of those nods to the old school which is unlikely to please the modern hive of Metal-come-latelies. However, for a select few in the old guard, it has a certain NWOBHM appeal that shines through its similarities to Saxon (Wulfe's meaty throatings often recall Biff Byford). Speaking of Saxon, the album's myriad guest spots include guitarist "Nibbs" Carter. Also appearing are Herman Frank (Accept, Sinner, etc), Jan-Sören Eckert (Iron Savior, Masterplan, etc), Neil Murray (Black Sabbath, Empire), Stefan Schwarzmann (Accept, Krokus, Helloween, Running Wild, U.D.O., X-Wild) and Bobby Jarzombek (Riot, Iced Earth, Halford, and many others)!! That's a lot of veteran credibility, and proof that Thomsen and Wulfes have a very healthy respect for their influences.
As far as the music, it's a lot of mid-paced, fist pumping material which recalls the 80s Hard Rock/Metal fringe emerging from its NWOBHM roots. And this is where it works best.
"Ruthless" opens the album with a big Judas Priest-like Power Metal hook with a dash of Sabbath. "Tears of the Sun" has another big hook accented by some little keyboard melodies. Wulfes gets a pretty deep tone here, sounding like a mix of Biff Byford and Blaze Bayley's lower range. "Heaven and Hell" features some playful guitar licks, and good interaction with the vocal lines. "Bang Your Head" might have a cliche title, but it's a pretty Hard Rocker which reminds one of a mix between Accept and Saxon's "Metalhead" album. "Show Me Your Fear" is down and dirty, with a sound like the first two Metal Church albums. "Everything I Ever Wanted" is also pretty good.
If you live and breathe Metal from the late 70s through the late 80s, in particular NWOBHM stuff, ballsy Hard Rock or German Power pioneers like Accept or Sinner, then this album is targeted at you directly! Some of these tracks were written up to 20 years ago, and they sound like it!!
BRS Records, 2009 (ASR032). Made in Germany. Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. Ruthless 3:41
2. Tears Of The Sun 3:23
3. Time Again 4:03
4. Stand Up & Shout 3:26
5. You And Me 4:54
6. Heaven & Hell 3:50
7. Blind Your Eyes 3:13
8. Bang Your Head 3:44
9. Branded Man 3:52
10. Everything I Ever Wanted 4:15
11. Show Me Your Fear 3:09
12. You're In Love 3:54
Total playing time: 45:24


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The third full-length album by Chilean Death Metal band.
A somewhat surprising entrant that crawled out of the mountainous streets of Santiago, Chile, Thornafire have delivered to the world their latest full-length album. Sporting a catchy, sometimes Thrashy sound to coincide with their already-established Death Metal roots, "Eclipse Nox Coagula" is arguably the trio’s finest record to date.
The production is cleaner this time around, which breathes life to all of the instruments properly. Though the final mix comes off as a tiny bit too sterile regarding the drums and guitars, thankfully the raw energy and bite hasn’t been totally removed; the songs are still heavy. The tracks on "Eclipse Nox Coagula" generally follow a "Darkane / In Flames meets Carcass" between "Necroticism" and "Heartwork feel", meaning there are plenty of melodies and hooks encircling the underlying Death Metal.
The album is highlighted by the swirling, catchy “Malefactor Manifesto” but other powerhouses are “Inmortal Agonia” and “Sumisiуn” and there isn’t a lousy song in the bunch. "Eclipse Nox Coagula" flows smoothly from start to finish and while every song follows a similar style or formula, they are different enough to stand apart from one another.
Though Thornafire aren’t the most unique or original dudes to ever pick up some instruments, their take on a tried and true style of Death Metal is honest and entertaining!!
Australis Records, 2012 (AUS30CD). Made in Chile. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Carneval Caos 5:07
2. Malefactor Manifiesto 3:01
3. Ruptura 2:52
4. Vulgar Medium Ectoplasma 3:49
5. Immortal Agonia 4:25
6. Desintegración 4:09
7. Disarmónica Tensión 4:25
8. Sumisión 4:42
9. Final 5:09
10. Soluto 1:51
Total playing time: 39:30

Intense thrash metal from Mexico.
American Line Prods., 2010 (La-129)


Tracklist:
1.Thrash Bastards 05:15
2.Games for Annihilation 05:18
3.Genocide 04:16
4.Ritual of Dismemberment 04:40
5.Drunken Forces 05:10
6.Virus 04:44

3rd full-length album by Greek Black/Death/Thrash all-star band, consisted by Magus Wampyr Daoloth (ex-Rotting Christ, Necromantia) and Sakis (previously named Necromayhem, guitarist/vocalist of Rotting Christ). For this recording, the two main members have hired Set' (ex-Septic Flesh) for the vocals.
A unique mixture of fast modern Death Metal, primitive Black Metal, haunting melodies and the basics of the sound built by ROTTING CHRIST and SEPTIC FLESH. THOU ART LORD shows that a project can sometimes be better than a full-time band!
Black Lotus Records, 2002 (BLR/CD042)


Tracklist:
1.A Chaldean Hex 04:09
2.Baphomet's Meteor 03:51
3.Crowning the Winged Skull (Enthroning the Dragon) 04:14
4.Society of the Dilettanti 04:08
5.Desire, Lust and Incubus 04:51
6.Eyes Wide Shut and Lips Wide Open (The Dionysian Connection) 04:13
7.The Shadow Doctrine 04:19
8.Behind the Druid Walls 06:44
9.Those We Guide 04:28
Total playing time: 40:57

The debut full-length album by Australian Avant-garde Black Metal band.
ThrOes is Dissident Metal from Tasmania and the brainchild of Trent Griggs. ThrOes began life in 2003, and exist outside stylistic influence or trend (every imaginable mental, physical and financial obstacle had to be overcome). Thirteen long bleak years ensued that saw Griggs eternally at war with the energy involved in creating the material. He worked in solitude during this period. Great patience and execution of will was necessary to let the material evolve organically, and independently of any outside stylistic influence or trend. Every imaginable mental, physical and financial obstacle had to be overcome. And their debut album finally was released, featuring guest appearing by Trent Griggs, James Ludbrook (Damaged), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, ex-Misery Index, ex-Six Feet Under, ex-Dying Fetus), Mark Evans (Alarum), and David Caswell (WDD).
ThrOes shows off good qualities, in particular in the varied rhythms ranging from slowdowns, accelerations and sometimes unconventional time signatures; it is mainly the bass that places itself as the beating heart of the tracks, supporting the undoubted skills of Kevin Talley that adapts effortlessly to every stylistic variations. Acoustic guitars and keyboard inserts are embellishments that make their appearence only in rare occasions, perhaps they deserved more space in a work that doesn't manag to be always entertaining.
Ultimately, "This Viper Womb" could be appreciated by those, who are looking for an artist with his own personality. This is not like any Metal album you have heard before. This album will ruthlessly infect all utterly. This is Dissident Metal!!
Digipak comes with a 12-page booklet.
Aesthetic Death Records, 2016 (ADCD 036). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Permanent Midnight 04:54
2. Shock to the Guts 07:16
3. Dead Lights 06:41
4. Conscience Makes Cowards 08:29
5. Nothing Left for the Vultures 08:41 
6. Nowhere Else 06:52
7. This Viper Womb 06:02 
8. Lavish the Anguish 05:15
9. Feed It 06:31
10. D.N.A. Corruption 06:00
Total playing time: 66:41 min.


Samples: https://throesofficial.bandcamp.com​​​​​​​

Second full-length album by Industrial Death/Black Metal band from Italy.
One of the most progressive and unique black metal bands ever!!
Mass Destruction Records, 2011 (MDR01)


Tracklist:
1.Diverting Sea Levels 02:53
2.Beasts of the Vigilants 02:22
3.Molecular Deception 02:25
4.Ravishing Deathfields 02:31
5.March 02:51
6.Nuclear Christ 03:02
7.Impulsive Assault 03:09
8.7th Teratomb 02:30
9.Chaos in the War Rooms 02:06
10.Clonation Fields 02:06
11.Phantom Virus 02:33
12.Kosmic Rays Apocalypse 02:39
13.World's Arson 02:38
14.KKN 03:06
15.Kapoghal 01:45
Total playing time: 38:36 

Debut full-length album by Italian Melodic Death Metal band.
Intense and melodic Death Metal that represents a strong compromise between the European Melodic Death Metal and the recent American Hardcore/Metal acts.
An absolute musthave for fans of Dark Tranquillity, The Haunted, Soilwork and Dissection!!
My Kingdom Music, 2008 (echo031). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Whispers to the Void 04:26
2.Desire 03:46
3.The Groom 03:50
4.War Children 05:52
5.Failure 04:30
6.Mass Killer 03:48
7.Winter Came 04:21
8.Scarred by Your Hands 04:20
9.My Blood 03:59
Total playing time: 38:52

The second full-length album by American Power/Thrash Metal band.
The Sardo brothers may not be well known to the mainstream Metal scene, but those who love the 80's underground tape trading circuit know all too well their impact on the California scene. Their appearance on "Metal Massacre 4" from Metal Blade with the band Sceptre included future Agent Steel vocalist John Cyriis - then known as John Camps and playing guitar. That band would mutate into Sardo, becoming faster with a more brutal overtone that helped the scene naturally evolve. Now Thrustor is the main band for vocalist/guitarist Phil Sardo and his bassist brother Tony, along with newest drummer Tomasz Pilasiewicz - residing in the Chicago, IL area and taking on an aggressive form of Thrash Metal with slight blasting Death/Technical overtones on this second album "Abysmal Fear".
Musically the 10 songs appear to toe the line of their California roots with heavier overtones - artists like Forbidden, Metal Church, Sindrome and Nevermore come to mind the most when taking in winning cuts like "Into the Blackest Hate", the moodier "Burnt Offerings" and killer double bass / stop and start riff action monster "Brutal Assault". Phil employs an imposing vocal stance - clearly audible but will never be mistaken for the Chuck Billy or Joey Belladonna's of the world - it's more of a half talking / half aggressive manner that gets the job done valiantly. It is interesting that the album delves deeper into the technical chops towards the second half - with "Screws to the Skull" being one of those head turners in terms of Tomasz fleet snare rolls, Phil's twisted riff endings and squeals and Tony having to keep up with the proceedings at hand.
This is a style that appeals more to the musicians at hand than the average consumer - but Thrustor could be worthy of your time if you are looking for a left of center Thrash band! These veterans of Metal still have what it takes to be creative and viable in 2012!!
Emanes Metal Records, 2012 (METAL 034). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Struck by the First Stone     05:30
2. Brutal Assault     04:51 
3. Shroud of Blasphemy     05:30 
4. Into the Blackest Hate     04:20 
5. Tormented Contradiction     04:58 
6. Abysmal Fear     05:39 
7. Nocturnal Within (Forever Dark)     03:18 
8. Burnt Offerings     06:44
9. Screws to the Skull     06:12
10. Chamber of Lost Souls     02:42
Total playing time: 49:44

Debut full-length album by British Hard Rock band.
The band was signed with EMI after performing a demo audition in 1989, and soon began recording their first album. It was released in early 1990. It’s band's most successful release, going Top 20 and Gold in the UK and even charting in America. Songs like "Dirty Love" (#55 on the USA charts), "Backstreet Symphony" and "An Englishman On Holiday" rock, while the ballads "Until My Dying Day" and "Love Walked In" also impress the listener. The title track reached #25 and, the following year, "Love Walked In" reached #21. This album would prove to be Thunder's only charting release in America (although they continued to have success in their native country), but they definitely deserved more recognition and therefore "Backstreet Symphony" gets two thumbs up!!
EMI Records Ltd., 1990 (CDP7 93614 2). Made in UK. Pressed in Finland.


Tracklist:
1. She's So Fine     5:32 
2. Dirty Love     5:21 
3. Don't Wait For Me     5:35 
4. Higher Ground     5:07 
5. Until My Dying Day     6:32 
6. Backstreet Symphony     4:33 
7. Love Walked In     6:25 
8. An Englishman On Holiday     4:29 
9. Girl's Going Out Of Her Head     4:19 
10. Gimme Some Lovin'     3:50 
11. Distant Thunder     4:57
Total playing time: 56:40

The fourth full-length album by the British Hard Rock band.
How fast things change in Rock & Roll. In the span of just a few years during the early '90s, Thunder went from favored saviors of British Hard Rock thanks to their triumphant 1990 debut, "Backstreet Symphony", to strife-ridden not-quite-stars when 1992's strong follow-up, "Laughing On Judgement Day", almost saw guitarist Luke Morley joining a then still relevant Whitesnake, to borderline untouchables thanks to the advent of Grunge and a bitter, disillusioned third album in 1995's "Behind Closed Doors".
So, come 1996 and their fourth album, "The Thrill Of It All", two details were evident: first, that Thunder was never going to become the next Whitesnake or Def Leppard (not that they'd want to, by that stage) and, second, that the only way for their fortunes was up, even if their latest material showed only marginal improvement over their latest effort. Classic Rock galore, in other words, but its immaculate production and meticulous song craft helped make it a huge smash in Japan!
The album was moderately successful, reaching number 14 on the UK Album Chart with the single "Don't Wait Up For Me" reaching number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
Japanese edition with OBI and bonus track!
Castle Communications PLC/Victor Entertainment Inc., 1996 (VICP-5772). Made in Japan. First press. Used: very good.


Tracklist: 
1. Pilot Of My Dreams 4:31
2. Living For Today 4:04
3. Love Worth Dying For 4:03
4. Don't Wait Up 4:03
5. Something About You 5:03
6. Welcome To The Party 4:42
7. The Thrill Of It All 5:35
8. Hotter Than The Sun 4:48
9. This Forgotten Town 5:06
10. Cosmetic Punk 3:43
11. You Can't Live Your Life In A Day 6:00
12. Too Bad 5:49
Total playing time: 57:27

The debut full-length studio album by Serbian Heavy/Speed Metal band.
The only full-length album of one of rarest devoted Oldschool Heavy Metal warriors from Serbian Underground scene!
The original and forgotten Heavy Metal sound by the laws of 70s and 80s style!!
"The Exorcism" is a real proof that true honourable Metal still lives among us!!!
Tmina Records, 2015 (TR 010). Made in Serbia. Pressed in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Anger On the Road 5:51
2. Outlaws Lament 5:17
3. Ride the Trigger 5:08
4. Sail Away 4:48
5. Stand Up 4:46
6. Idols Castle of Light 4:37
7. Lock 'Em Out 4:35
8. Grotesque 1:28
9. The Exorcism 6:02
10. Past Time Lords 4:14
Total playing time: 46:48 min.

The second full-length album by Lithuanian Power Metal band.
Power Metal infused with tradition Lithuanian music.
Subtle acoustic guitar work, amazing vocal nuances, wonderful bass sound and a tremendous chorus.
The sound of the album is similar to Hammerfall or Blind Guardian,
with traditional Lithuanian instruments, such as the hornpipe, which adds a feeling of Folk to the album. All of these elements work really well together and create a great album to listen to!
Atra Musica Records, 2008 (AM-001). Made in Lithuania. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Iš girių / From the Woods (Intro) 03:21
2.Milžinai / Giants 04:48
3.Knights of the Burning Hill 05:28
4.Ženklai / Signs 06:47
5.Thunder Take Me Away 04:08
6.Su vėju / With the Wind 04:33
7.Is It Worth 04:09
8.Sušlamėjo girios medžiai / The Trees of the Wood has Rustled 03:05
9.Dance In The Wind 04:05
10.Vienybės dvasia / The Power of Untity 04:33
11.Už Tėvynę / For the Fatherland 05:19
12.Su vėju  / With the Wind – (Piano Version) 04:48
13.Thunder Take Me Away (Video) 04:06

The third full-length album by Italian Thrash Metal band.
Thy Gate Beyond tread the stages back in 2001 and finally their 80s Thrash/Speed lands in SG Records with this new album, that offers a sound clearly influenced by the American Metal scene as well as the German one.
You can hear here Thrash Metal through and through. Raw and coarse Old School tones which go straight into the ear. The guys sound thereby fresh and unconsumed. Some melodic specles give additionally the main points without thereby sounding too soft. Typical guitar solos as well as a forceful drumming result in the typical sound which thrills the listener from the first to the last note. The emphatic, distinctive vocals of vocalist Simone Flammini give additionally drive. Very dedicated and professional recorded offers “Enemy At The Gates“ everything a good Thrash Metal album needs. Thy Gate Beyond simply have done here all correct. A thrilling production which is by all means worth to be heard!
For fans of: Slayer, Destruction and Sodom!!
SG Records, 2013 (SGCD063). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. 1942     00:52 
2. Enemy at the Gates     03:14 
3. The Blade in My Flesh     02:52 
4. Back from Thy Gate Beyond     02:31 
5. For Whom the Storms Evoke     03:29 
6. My Brain Is Dead... Reactivate It's Too Late     03:08 
7. Under Iron Skies     03:20 
8. The Culprit Chaos     02:30 
9. Horror Paradise     03:41 
Bonus Track:
10. Parabellum   03:25
Total playing time: 29:02

Brutal, crushing metalcore from England for fans of Full Blown Chaos, Hatebreed, End Of Days and Sworn Enemy.
Even a fan of Metalcore would have difficulty finding anything brilliant on it. Light shabby on the disc surface.
Retribute Rec., 2005 (RET023)


Tracklist:
1.Through Bleeding Eyes
2.Bury The Pain
3.From This Day
4.To The Ends Of The Earth
5.Revolt
6.NoMercy
7.Stand My Ground
8.Torn Apart
9.As Eden Falls
10.Lest We Forget
11.Who Ties The Rope

The sixth full-length studio album by Italian Progressive Symphonic Power Metal band.
The fifth official album of the band marks their return to local label Scarlet Records. Following the band’s return, Thy Majestie switched their vocalist once again in favor of the talented Crimson Wind vocalist Alessio Taorminawhile, also recruiting a new keyboardist, Giuseppe Carrubba. These changes, even if considered rather small, present an amazing release and the actual face of Power Metal nowadays.
Thy Majestie has always been an energetic band, that followed the same paths of several of the great European Power Metal names, especially from their own local scene, as Rhapsody Of Fire, Labyrinth and Vision Divine, yet, this particular release sounded more credible as a concept. The lyrics are inspired by old Chinese history, while the music is exciting and containing elements from Gothic and Progressive Metal. Aside from their Metal knowledge that showcased dramatic vocals, wonderful lead guitar works of both soloing and melodies, smashing riffages of both bass and rhythm guitars, that transpired the legend, they present and definitive drumming, the great usage of the operatic factors next to the right usage of keyboards as a wonderful aura of change.
Thy Majestie made their own special comeback, with rooting out his name from the pages of history and into an epic Metal album. As always, this Italian band was able to impress with their sense of storytelling, alongside an amazing talent to create the best suitable music. “ShiHuangDi” is the band’s best possible offering yet!
Scarlet Records, 2012 (SC 223-0). Made in Italy. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Zhonggus 2:15
2. Seven Reigns 4:35
3. Harbinger Of The New Dawn 4:08
4. Siblings Of Titan 5:01
5. Walls Of The Emperor 5:28
6. Under The Same Sky 5:55
7. Farewell 6:25
8. Huanghun 1:52
9. Ephemeral 6:24
10. End Of The Days 4:43
11. Requiem 3:08
Total playing time: 49:54 min.

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Another great release from Brazil!
THY SYMPHONY plays a powerful and melodic type of heavy metal, but full of harmonies, orchestral and symphonic elements and mixed with many classical music sounds, that reminds you an epic soundtrack! Including both male and female vocals, is highly recommended for fans of Epica, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, After Forever and Therion!
Light shabby on the disc surface.
Sleaszy Rider Rec., 2009 (SR-0085)


Tracklist:
1.Intro 00:17
2.Pandora's Box 04:54
3.Broken Wings 04:24
4.God's Call 05:04
5.Sun And Moon 03:51
6.Eternal Life 04:17
7.Harmonizing The World 04:57
8.Survivor 03:58
9.Shadows And Dust 05:47
10.Rising From The Sun 05:12
11.Lords Of The Seas 04:23
12.The Brave From Highlands 09:43
Total playing time: 56:47

The third full-length studio album by Polish/Irish Pagan Metal band.
Exceptional and unique Pagan Metal act. Unique and utterly absorbing. Band meld Folk Black Metal with history and tradition to create a work of art that is alive with the breathing of lost peoples and times.
Featuring 9 new songs and reaching nearly 47 minutes of total length, “Czarna Dzika Czerwień” is a multi-layered hybrid of Pagan Metal, Tribal Folk, Celtic music, Black Metal, but always different from the standard templates.
There is a very ritualistic feeling to these songs, added to considerably by tribal drums, female vocals, driving percussion, unorthodox instruments, etc. Unique and utterly absorbing statement from a band bounded by no rules. The album
A pleasure to listen to. Amazing!!
Pagan Records, 2014 (MOON 094). Made in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Piach 06:18
2. Czarny 05:20
3. Deszcz 06:13
4. Drzewa 02:35
5. Żniwa 05:39
6. Wiatr 05:30
7. Na pohybel 02:37
8. Ogień 07:24
9. Zima 04:42
Total playing time: 46:18


Samples: https://thyworshiper.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length solo album by Brazilian Heavy Metal/Shred guitarist-virtuoso.
A mix of musical genres with various ethnic influences from the world's fastest guitarist.
The CD contains some really great tracks. Among the songs on the CD also has the performance, the impressive speed of 320 bpm, Nikolaj Rimskij-Korsakov’s "The Flight of the Bumblebee" which sealed the entrance to the Vega Tiago in the Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the fastest living guitarist in the world. His name is usually cited on international guitarists' website, such as Steve Vai, John Petrucci and Yngwie J. Malmsteen.
Tiago played in bands like After Dark and Fermatha, both from Caxias do Sul- Brazil, his hometown. With the last one he recorded the CD entitled "Advent of the Truth". Vega again beats his previous record of 340 bpm with 370 bpm in Japan.
A real masterpiece and musthave for every guitar/shred fan!
SG Records, 2010 (SGCD010). Made in Italy. 


Tracklist:
1. Bugus 03:02
2. Destiny 04:32
3. Caprice 24 03:31
4. Lost 03:29
5. Violet Rose 03:48
6. Distant Dreams 03:50
7. The Flight of the Bumblebee 00:46
8. Acalanto 04:18
Total playing time: 27:16

The second compilation album by legendary Swedish Gothic Doom Metal band.
"Commandments" is heavily recommended to those who have never heard of Tiamat before, or who don't know Tiamat so well, but it's even suggested to every Tiamat fan, who likes to have a great container of some of their best songs taken from all their discography.
The album is produced by the American Century Media, recently abandoned by Tiamat, that shifted to German Nuclear Blast, and it presents a great sound quality of all remastered tracks, even for what concerns the first "raw" songs of Tiamat. It’s the last Tiamat release with Century Media Records.
Release features fold-out inverted cross cut-out cover-poster.
Century Media Records, 2007 (Century Media 8353-2). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Where The Sepents Ever Dwell 05:57
2. On Golden Wings 04:59
3. Ancient Entity 06:16
4. The Sleeping Beauty 04:10
5. A Caress Of Stars 05:23
6. Whatever That Hurts 05:44
7. Gaia 06:25
8. Cold Seed 03:51
9. Phantasma De Luxe 04:58
10. Brighter Than The Sun 04:08
11. As Long As You Are Mine 04:40
12. The Return Of The Son Of Nothing 04:59
13. Vote For Love 04:49
14. Cain 05:06
15. Wings Of Heaven 04:32
16. Divided (Edit) 03:58
Total playing time: 79:57 min.

The second re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Atmospheric Death/Doom Metal band.
"Clouds" was another major step in the quick sonic evolution of Tiamat, as the band continued to scale back their Death Metal roots while pursuing more conventional song structures. The album is still predominately fixated in the Death/Doom Metal genre.
Instrumentally, “Clouds” combine delicate acoustic guitars with crushing riffs and atmospheric keyboards. Johan Edlund's voice mixes death growls with a clean, Gothic moaning-type voice. Songwriting contributions from new bassist Johnny Hagel take some of the load off vocalist Johan Edlund, whose improving English-speaking skills and raspy but clear intonations finally let listeners appreciate his esoteric lyrics.
Every song on "Clouds" is distinct in its own way, but it doesn't get much better than "In a Dream" and "The Sleeping Beauty", both of which combine delicate acoustic guitars with crushing riffs and atmospheric keyboards. These same elements are mixed and matched in surprising fashion on "Smell of Incense", "The Scapegoat", and "Forever Burning Flames". The epic "Undressed" closes the album with similar inventiveness and points toward the future.
"Clouds" was only the first step for Tiamat into Gothic Metal/Rock. The band is best remembered for the "Clouds" and "Wildhoney" albums, which are more widespread and Psychedelic/Progressive influenced. "Clouds" would be the last album where the Death Metal grasp was strong, and it’s a telling sign of what the band would discover in themselves two years later. For stepping away from pure Death/Black Metal and laying the groundwork for "Wildhoney", "Clouds" is a historically important record that helped to shape the booming Doom Death Metal scene of decade.
Limited Edition Remastered Black CD includes “The Sleeping Beauty - Live in Israel” mini-album (1994) and video clip “The Sleeping Beauty”!
Century Media Records, 1992/2012/2014 (9982332). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. In A Dream 5:12
2. Clouds 3:40
3. Smell Of Incense 4:40
4. A Caress Of Stars 5:27
5. The Sleeping Beauty 4:10
6. Forever Burning Flames 4:23
7. The Scapegoat 4:57
8. Undressed 7:08
Bonus Tracks, taken from the "The Sleeping Beauty - Live in Israel":
9. In A Dream 5:01
10. Ancient Entity 6:32
11. The Sleeping Beauty 4:30
12. Mountain Of Doom 5:28
13. Angels Far Beyond 8:50
Total playing time: 69:58 min.

“The Sleeping Beauty - Live in Israel” was recorded live in Tel-Aviv, Israel, 3rd of June '93. No overdubs or afterward mixing has been done.