PHLEBOTOMIZED “Clouds Of Confusion” /Ltd. GLP/

The first compilation album by cult Dutch Avant-garde/Grindcore/Doom/Death Metal band.
The band from the Rotterdam area was formed in 1989 as a Death/Grindcore band named Bacterial Disease, and changed their name to Phlebotomized in 1990. They released two demo tapes, an EP, mini-album and two full-length albums during 1991–1997. Phlebotomized were known for their dominant use of keyboards (not like The Gathering nor like Nocturnus, maybe somewhere in between) and their rather experimental and complex songs (still strongly embedded in Death Metal). During their last full-length, Phlebotomized evolved into Avant-garde Death/Doom Metal.
This release contains their second demo "Devoted To God" (1991) and their mini-album "Preach Eternal Gospels" (1993). Both were recorded at Studio Het Pand (Lair Of Golgotha, Threnody) and remastered by Phlebotomized guitar player Tom Palms. As a bonus, the release contains three live tracks. Covert artwork done by Kristian Wahlin (Emperor, Dissection, Edge Of Sanity).
Tracks 1-5 is a remastered version of the "Devoted To God" demo tape;
Tracks 6-8 is a remastered version of the "Preach Eternal Gospels" MCD;
Track 9 recorded live at Nighttown Rotterdam, October 23, 1992;
Track 10 recorded live at Melkweg Amsterdam, August 7, 1993;
Track 11 recorded live at Overkill Fest Hoorn Z, September 17, 1994.
Vic Records, 1991/1992/1993/1994/2013 (VIC047CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. In Search of Tranquillity / Subtle Disbalanced Liquidity 08:15
2. Desecration of Alleged Christian History 05:47
3. Fate of a Devotee / Devoted to God 06:00
4. Tragic Entanglement 07:24
5. Ataraxia 01:04
6. In Memory of Our Departured Ones 01:11
7. Mustardgas 07:16
8. Preach Eternal Gospels 09:59
9. Tragic (Live) 07:31
10. Subtle (Live) 06:32
11. Desecration (Live) 06:09
Total playing time: 67:08 min.


https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Dutch Progressive/Avant-garde Death/Doom Metal band.
If you are a Death Metal fan that still craves the 90s, you need “Clouds Of Confusion”! It does not get better than this if you love what Phlebotomized did in the past. At this album, you'll find some real Old School Death Metal. For those of you, who don't want to just mindlessly bang their head, but also can allow things like atmosphere and intelligence to occasionally enter into your realm, you will really appreciate this just as well.
“Clouds Of Confusion” is something that is rare these days, an album that grows, an album that reveals something new with each spin. Perhaps it is again an album ahead of its time, although it is looking back in time just as well.
Limited to 3000 copies digipack, featuring 20-page booklet.
Hammerheart Records, 2023 (HHR 2023-18). Made in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:

1. Bury My Heart 02:15
2. Alternate Universe 04:42
3. Lachrimae 00:46
4. Desolate Wasteland 00:53
5. Destined to Be Killed 04:09
6. Pillar of Fire 06:00
7. Bury My Heart Reprise 04:19
8. Death Will Hunt You Down 04:55
9. A Unity Your Messiah Pre Claimed? 07:03
10. Dawn of Simplicity 05:47
11. Context Is for Kings (Stupidity and Mankind) 06:05

Total playing time: 46:54 min.


https://phlebotomizedhhr.bandcamp.com/