SATAN “Cruel Magic” /Ltd. Digipack CD/

The sixth full-length studio album by cult British Heavy Metal band.
If you haven’t heard of the Heavy Metal band Satan before, you must have been living in another dimension. These guys have been around since the dawn of times (The NWOBHM era of 1979), and have always delighted us with some very good music throughout the years. Especially live, where they have never been able to disappoint. Not so much in the studio, which resulted them in becoming Pariah and even Blind Fury. The albums released under those names are alright, but missing the real Satan vibe. In 2004 a live album saw the light of day. “Live In The Act” was very good, and resulted in the band coming out of Hell to play for us mere mortals again. From 2013 they have been releasing studio albums again, and this time around they do have the impact the band deserves.
"Earth Infernal" is a product of the times that birthed it, and could only be the work of Satan. Having churned out cutting edge Heavy Metal throughout the 80s, their sixth full-length maintains the high standard they long ago set. It is perhaps their timeliest release. "For two years, the world has been preoccupied with politics and pandemics. While we were all looking the other way, our planet has continued to get hotter," says guitarist Russ Tippins. "Our Earth is now infernally hot. Almost irreversibly so. We are on a one-way trip to Hell and dragging our children and their children along with us. Yes, Satan has something to say about global warming."
Musically “Earth Infernal” might not harbour anything new for Satan and their fans, the songs are without exception bloody marvellous. Following up 2018's stunning "Cruel Magic" is no easy feat, a record that Tippins views as a "game changer" for Satan. Describing the record succinctly as "Brutal, up-tempo, loud guitars", it is classic Satan but sounds fresh and new, the band experimenting a little. And perhaps more importantly, Satan will continue to spread the important message at the heart of the album.
This cult act return with another splendid opus that offers us more of the band's legendary and unique style. Wonderfully tight musicianship centred around profoundly enjoyable and atmospheric songwriting. This is a band that have stuck to their guns and done so in a truly rewarding manner time and time again. With Satan, it has always been quality and not quantity and this rings true for “Earth Infernal”, a masterfully written and gripping listen! No cliché, here; hail Satan!!
Limited to 500 copies worldwide for EU market sales, Orange Red Brown Marbled Vinyl includes giant Poster and Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 2022 (3984-16012-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Ascendancy 5:02
2. Burning Portrait 5:48
3. Twelve Infernal Lords 5:11
4. Mercury's Shadow 2:47
5. A Sorrow Unspent 4:53

Side B
6. Luciferic 5:01
7. From Second Sight 3:40
8. Poison Elegy 5:10
9. The Blood Run Deep 3:43
10. Earth We Bequeath 5:59

Total playing time: 47:14 min.



Samples: https://satanuk.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by cult British Heavy Metal band.
If you haven’t heard of the Heavy Metal band Satan before, you must have been living in another dimension. These guys have been around since the dawn of times (The NWOBHM era of 1979), and have always delighted us with some very good music throughout the years. Especially live, where they have never been able to disappoint. Not so much in the studio, which resulted them in becoming Pariah and even Blind Fury. The albums released under those names are alright, but missing the real Satan vibe. In 2004 a live album saw the light of day. “Live In The Act” was very good, and resulted in the band coming out of Hell to play for us mere mortals again. From 2013 they have been releasing studio albums again, and this time around they do have the impact the band deserves.
"Earth Infernal" is a product of the times that birthed it, and could only be the work of Satan. Having churned out cutting edge Heavy Metal throughout the 80s, their sixth full-length maintains the high standard they long ago set. It is perhaps their timeliest release. "For two years, the world has been preoccupied with politics and pandemics. While we were all looking the other way, our planet has continued to get hotter," says guitarist Russ Tippins. "Our Earth is now infernally hot. Almost irreversibly so. We are on a one-way trip to Hell and dragging our children and their children along with us. Yes, Satan has something to say about global warming."
Musically “Earth Infernal” might not harbour anything new for Satan and their fans, the songs are without exception bloody marvellous. Following up 2018's stunning "Cruel Magic" is no easy feat, a record that Tippins views as a "game changer" for Satan. Describing the record succinctly as "Brutal, up-tempo, loud guitars", it is classic Satan but sounds fresh and new, the band experimenting a little. And perhaps more importantly, Satan will continue to spread the important message at the heart of the album.
This cult act return with another splendid opus that offers us more of the band's legendary and unique style. Wonderfully tight musicianship centred around profoundly enjoyable and atmospheric songwriting. This is a band that have stuck to their guns and done so in a truly rewarding manner time and time again. With Satan, it has always been quality and not quantity and this rings true for “Earth Infernal”, a masterfully written and gripping listen! No cliché, here; hail Satan!!
Limited to 800 copies worldwide for US market sales, Firefly Glow Marbled Vinyl includes giant Poster and Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 2022 (3984-16012-1). Made in Germany. First press.



Tracklist:

Side A
1. Ascendancy 5:02
2. Burning Portrait 5:48
3. Twelve Infernal Lords 5:11
4. Mercury's Shadow 2:47
5. A Sorrow Unspent 4:53

Side B
6. Luciferic 5:01
7. From Second Sight 3:40
8. Poison Elegy 5:10
9. The Blood Run Deep 3:43
10. Earth We Bequeath 5:59

Total playing time: 47:14 min.



Samples: https://satanuk.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by cult British Heavy Metal band.
If you haven’t heard of the Heavy Metal band Satan before, you must have been living in another dimension. These guys have been around since the dawn of times (The NWOBHM era of 1979), and have always delighted us with some very good music throughout the years. Especially live, where they have never been able to disappoint. Not so much in the studio, which resulted them in becoming Pariah and even Blind Fury. The albums released under those names are alright, but missing the real Satan vibe. In 2004 a live album saw the light of day. “Live In The Act” was very good, and resulted in the band coming out of Hell to play for us mere mortals again. From 2013 they have been releasing studio albums again, and this time around they do have the impact the band deserves.
"Earth Infernal" is a product of the times that birthed it, and could only be the work of Satan. Having churned out cutting edge Heavy Metal throughout the 80s, their sixth full-length maintains the high standard they long ago set. It is perhaps their timeliest release. "For two years, the world has been preoccupied with politics and pandemics. While we were all looking the other way, our planet has continued to get hotter," says guitarist Russ Tippins. "Our Earth is now infernally hot. Almost irreversibly so. We are on a one-way trip to Hell and dragging our children and their children along with us. Yes, Satan has something to say about global warming."
Musically “Earth Infernal” might not harbour anything new for Satan and their fans, the songs are without exception bloody marvellous. Following up 2018's stunning "Cruel Magic" is no easy feat, a record that Tippins views as a "game changer" for Satan. Describing the record succinctly as "Brutal, up-tempo, loud guitars", it is classic Satan but sounds fresh and new, the band experimenting a little. And perhaps more importantly, Satan will continue to spread the important message at the heart of the album.
This cult act return with another splendid opus that offers us more of the band's legendary and unique style. Wonderfully tight musicianship centred around profoundly enjoyable and atmospheric songwriting. This is a band that have stuck to their guns and done so in a truly rewarding manner time and time again. With Satan, it has always been quality and not quantity and this rings true for “Earth Infernal”, a masterfully written and gripping listen! No cliché, here; hail Satan!!
Limited to 700 copies worldwide for UK market sales, Light Yellow Marbled Vinyl includes giant Poster and Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 2022 (3984-16012-1). Made in Germany. First press.



Tracklist:

Side A
1. Ascendancy 5:02
2. Burning Portrait 5:48
3. Twelve Infernal Lords 5:11
4. Mercury's Shadow 2:47
5. A Sorrow Unspent 4:53

Side B
6. Luciferic 5:01
7. From Second Sight 3:40
8. Poison Elegy 5:10
9. The Blood Run Deep 3:43
10. Earth We Bequeath 5:59

Total playing time: 47:14 min.



Samples: https://satanuk.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by cult British Heavy Metal band.
If you haven’t heard of the Heavy Metal band Satan before, you must have been living in another dimension. These guys have been around since the dawn of times (The NWOBHM era of 1979), and have always delighted us with some very good music throughout the years. Especially live, where they have never been able to disappoint. Not so much in the studio, which resulted them in becoming Pariah and even Blind Fury. The albums released under those names are alright, but missing the real Satan vibe. In 2004 a live album saw the light of day. “Live In The Act” was very good, and resulted in the band coming out of Hell to play for us mere mortals again. From 2013 they have been releasing studio albums again, and this time around they do have the impact the band deserves.
"Earth Infernal" is a product of the times that birthed it, and could only be the work of Satan. Having churned out cutting edge Heavy Metal throughout the 80s, their sixth full-length maintains the high standard they long ago set. It is perhaps their timeliest release. "For two years, the world has been preoccupied with politics and pandemics. While we were all looking the other way, our planet has continued to get hotter," says guitarist Russ Tippins. "Our Earth is now infernally hot. Almost irreversibly so. We are on a one-way trip to Hell and dragging our children and their children along with us. Yes, Satan has something to say about global warming."
Musically “Earth Infernal” might not harbour anything new for Satan and their fans, the songs are without exception bloody marvellous. Following up 2018's stunning "Cruel Magic" is no easy feat, a record that Tippins views as a "game changer" for Satan. Describing the record succinctly as "Brutal, up-tempo, loud guitars", it is classic Satan but sounds fresh and new, the band experimenting a little. And perhaps more importantly, Satan will continue to spread the important message at the heart of the album.
This cult act return with another splendid opus that offers us more of the band's legendary and unique style. Wonderfully tight musicianship centred around profoundly enjoyable and atmospheric songwriting. This is a band that have stuck to their guns and done so in a truly rewarding manner time and time again. With Satan, it has always been quality and not quantity and this rings true for “Earth Infernal”, a masterfully written and gripping listen! No cliché, here; hail Satan!!
Metal Blade Records, 2022 (3984-16012-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Ascendancy 5:02
2. Burning Portrait 5:48
3. Twelve Infernal Lords 5:11
4. Mercury's Shadow 2:47
5. A Sorrow Unspent 4:53
6. Luciferic 5:01
7. From Second Sight 3:40
8. Poison Elegy 5:10
9. The Blood Run Deep 3:43
10. Earth We Bequeath 5:59
Total playing time: 47:14 min.



Samples: https://satanuk.bandcamp.com