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First split-release of Polish Black/Death Metal and second split-release of Polish Black Metal bands.
Pact of two hordes extremely obsessed with death and hatred resulted in a material that will destroy yours Metal souls. Rough, dirty and soaked to the bone of mouldy cult Metal - reh & f****ng Metal!
35 minutes sordid and stuffy essence of the rehearsal room, smelly with sweat and blood!
For maniacs of f****n’ Metal Underground!
CD with collector’s pit-art!!
Old Temple/Moon Records, 2012 (OLD .64. / MR007). Made in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:

MOLOCH LETALIS
1. Plugawy Pakt 03:00
2. Sex-Mag 05:01
3. Necronomicon 04:51
4. Skrzydła Smierci 04:21

HATE THEM ALL
5. Fire 02:50
6. A Skull Destroyed By Time 02:20
7. Bloody Pact 02:36
8. Son Of Hell 01:51
9. Go To Hell (Motörhead cover) 03:23
10. Fucking Scum 01:42
11. Ta Noc 02:27

Total playing time: 34:24 min.


Samples: http://oldtemple.bandcamp.com

The second full-length album by American Deathcore band.
In January 2009, Molotov Solution inked a deal with Metal Blade and began crafting their second album, and first for this label. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying and Daniel Castleman were brought on board to mix, and tracking was handled by Kelly Cairns at Lambesis Studios in San Diego, CA (Sworn Enemy, Impending Doom, War of Ages).
Though still primarily groove based, there is more depth to the album's sound. Drawing from last year's "Dark Alliance", Molotov Solution has incorporated a greater sense of melody into their music. "Atrum Inritus", which wouldn't sound out of place on a Torchbearer record, is the most obvious example of this, and pulls off the melodic guitar leads without sacrificing its intensity. "Monolithic Apparatus" and "Corpus Imperium" straddle between the two styles effectively as well, and while there isn't any technical wizardry to be found in either track, they're still impressive in themselves. Although it lacks the catchiness of "Atrum Inritus", the seven minute closing track, "The Dawn of Ascendency", is the most complete song on "The Harbinger". Chilling clean guitar breaks, all out riffing, and slow melodic harmonies are all utilized, which does not particularly new formula by any means, but Molotov Solution puts an excellent spin on it nonetheless. 
In all honesty, "The Harbinger"'s more straightforward tracks aren't quite as appealing, particularly tracks like "Only the Dead", which abuses the breakdown a little more than one would like, and "Rule By Secrecy", which never really gets itself going. There still are some solid Death Metal tracks in the form of "Awakening" and "Warlords"; they aren't quite as instantly gratifying as some of Molotov Solution's other works, but they are excellent tracks that get more interesting with repeated listening. It's also worth mentioning that Arthur has improved his vocals tenfold. The awful pig squeals utilized on Molotov Solution are completely gone, with Arthur opting for a more traditional sounding growl that is much easier on the ears.
Ultimately, "The Harbinger" is a step up for Molotov Solution, but they still have a long way to go yet. Their lyrical work, as well read as it may be, still needs some ironing out, and sometimes guitarists Robbie Pina and Sims Collison ride breakdowns a little too heavily. But as a whole, "The Harbinger" is a very solid record; the heaviness isn't too so overdone that it sounds stale and forced, the melodic additions help flesh out the sound, and most of all, the record is rather tastefully constructed. If anything, you owe it to yourself to at least listen to "The Dawn of Ascendency", but the majority of the album is worth looking into. So go do it! Stick it to The Man!!
Metal Blade Records Inc./Fono Ltd., 2009 (FO784CD). Made in Russia. Used (cover/disc): EX+VG+.


Tracklist:
1. Warlords 3:25
2. Rule By Secrecy 3:54
3. Only The Dead 3:09
4. Atrum Inritus 2:20
5. Corpus Imperium 4:21
6. Monolithic Apparatus 3:17
7. The Harbinger 3:20
8. Enslaved 4:08
9. Awakening 3:42
10. Living Proof 3:17
11. The Dawn Of Ascendancy 6:52
Total playing time: 41:45


Samples: http://www.lastfm

The third full-length studio album by Ukrainian Black Metal band.
Brutal Black/Death Metal from the depths of Carpathian Mountains.
CD comes with 24-page booklet.
Vacula Productions, 2017 (VP 042). Made in Ukraine. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Aurora Borealis (Intro) 02:28
2. Destiny of Warrior 05:34
3. Ice Kingdom 09:22
4. Way to Valhalla 09:10
5. Wild Hunt 07:13
6. Rise of the Blade 07:37
7. Memory of Ancients 09:25
8. Immortality 05:44
Total playing time: 56:35 min.


Samples: https://vaculaproductions.bandcamp.com

The fourth full-length album by American Thrash Metal band.
Monolith is a US (Winchester, Virginia) act formed in 1994. The band released their self-titled debut full-length studio album in 1995 and have since released several studio albums.
Pretty moshy fare, tends to remind more of Pro-Pain and bands of that ilk. Though nothing mindblowing, the guitarwork is pretty good. It's more complex than most moshcore, with some rather melodic parts to it, making it more interesting than most bands with this sound. They even invoke a couple of Slayer riffs here and there. Also we can hear nice slow Groove on here, reminds Pantera a bit, maybe with a little old Entombed mixed in toward the end just for flavor.
Overall it's good album. In their defense, they do this style of music a lot beter than most!
For fans of Pantera and Slayer!!
Icon Records, 2002 (ICON2002). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Metal Odyssey     03:09 
2. Into You     03:08 
3. Let it Go     03:17
4. Come Join the Fight     03:40
5. Root of All Hatred     03:27
6. Bloodseed     03:41
7. Derailing     06:19
8. Endless Negativity     03:23
9. Beez     04:28
10. What to Think?!     04:12
11. Endbringer     05:31
Total playing time: 44:15

Japanese Death Thrash in Spirit of the Samurai! "Why did they have to go to ruin..." Mononofu is now lamenting "Pride of the defeated" in place of the defeated who was not able to leave one's own name to war-torn history. Real SAMURAI invasion Mononofu unmerciful Death / Black / Thrash Metal. There is a truth of cruel war-torn history here.
Mononofu /Amputated Vein Records, 2008 (SDHG-1578)


Tracklist:
1.General Uyama Choses Death In Regret 04:28
2.Rebellion Of Hon-Nouji Temple 04:52
3.Wardead At Kami-Tambara 04:09
4.Oshibara Kuzure (Battle in the Oshibara) 03:04
5.Give Me The Seven Defects And Eight Agonies 05:34
6.Light Of Sunset Seen From Kozuki Castle 03:58
Total playing time 26:05

Sixth full-length album by Progressive Thrash/Death/Heavy Metal band from New Zealand.
The band was actually born in New Zealand, but was later reactivated in London, UK. They already have several full-length releases under their belts.
Perfectly mix of Thrash, Black, Death, Grind, Power and Heavy Metal!!
Casket Music, 2008 (CSK178).  Made in UK.


Tracklist:
1. Hit The Ground Running 05:30
2. Cursed 04:38
3. Matariki Dawn 06:06
4. Unlikely Hero 03:52
5. Meanwhile 05:30
6. Crux Victorialis 02:46
7. Death Sentence 01:48
8. Blastnet 05:01
9. Godkiller 02:57
10. Kingdom Of Heathen 05:30
11. Over And Out/Coming Home 04:15
12. Macroscope 04:39
Total playing time: 52:32 

The second full-length album by russian-Ukrainian Post-Black Metal band.
"Absurdum" is entirely dedicated to the works of Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre. Dark existentialism entwined with unconventional plangent melancholic Black Metal and weird polyphony created by stringed and keyed instruments.
Ten-minute title song is a pure manifesto of absurd setting the tone for the whole album, while the rest of the songs tell stories about fatuity and pointlessness of being.
The original eclectic combination of Dark, Doom and Black Metal with some elements from Classical music and Avant-Garde which cannot be compared to anything familiar or forced into any traditional framework known to the listeners!
CD also features EP "I Am Empty" (2014) as a bonus!!
Symbol of Domination Production/More Hate Productions, 2015 (SODP022 / MHP 15-144). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Naught 03:04 
2. Absurdum 09:36 
3. God of Dust 05:11 
4. At Final Was Nothing 05:52 
5. Etude in Color of Past 03:12 
6. Hospice for All 09:03 
7. Farther and Farther 06:51 
8. Of Memory 06:52 
9. Fadding World 05:27 
10. Escape 08:19 
11. Nihilist 04:40 
12. Porcelain Swan 07:31 
13. Black Road 04:13
Total playing time: 79:51


Samples: https://symbolofdomination.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length album by russian Epic Medieval/ Atmospheric Black Metal band.
The attractiveness of music performed by the band take roots in its stylistic diversity. Here you can find instrumental songs with charming Folk melodies, acoustic guitar pieces, grand symphonic suites alternating with radio drama inserts and battle drums edged with guitar distortion. There are also Extreme Black Metal songs based on Metal riffs flavored with true belligerent screaming accompanied by epic choirs. As a result, we have an original musical canvas created by Moongates Guardian duo – a perfect soundtrack to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy that welcomes listeners to the mysterious world of the Middle-Earth!
More Hate Productions, 2015 (MHP 15-137). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Back to Middle-Earth (Preludium) 03:18 
2. Lament for Theoden 04:01 
3. Wolven Blood 03:58 
4. Boromir's Riddle 04:01 
5. Isildur's Curse 04:34 
6. The Fall of Gil-galad 04:00 
7. The Riddle of Strider (Album Version) 03:27 
8. Smeagol's Promise 03:09 
9. Song in the Orc-Tower 05:40 
10. Malbeth the Seer's Words 05:58 
11. Moria (Preludium) 03:58 
12. Lament for Gandalf 07:08 
13. Children of the Sea 06:59
Total playing time: 60:11


Samples: http://moongates-guardian.bandcamp.com

The second full-length album by russian Epic Medieval/Atmospheric Black Metal band.
The musical material of the new album continues and logically develops the ideas brought forth with the debut “Eternal Legend”. Moongates Guardian duo appeals to the listeners with its epic musical canvas imbued with the atmosphere of the ancient world of Middle-Earth, breathing a new life into the immortal epic of J. R. R. Tolkien. In comparison with the debut, the new songs evolved both on compositional and structural levels: they became more complicated yet coherent. Within the album, all tracks are interconnected with short interludes and sound like a single musical canvas still preserving their individuality.
“In The Beginning” stands out from other similar epic medieval albums primarily for cool and easy-to-remember melodies served masterfully and with taste. The album itself does not sound like a compilation of symphonic lines and pieces – everything is in its place, nicely mixed into a kind of fantasy Black Metal soundtrack. It can be stated that with this album the band has developed its own distinctive style.
The lyrics traditionally employ the poems by Tolkien, however this time they are translated and performed in Russian language.
Don’t waste your time and check it out!!
More Hate Productions, 2014 (MHP 15-157). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. In the Beginning (Prologue) 03:50
2. A King He Was on Carven Throne 07:19
3. The Morning Star 01:02
4. Song of Earendil (Part I) 07:42 
5. Two Trees of Valinor 04:44
6. Song of Earendil (Part II) 07:32 
7. Under the Power of the Ring 07:25 
8. Mounds of Mundburg 07:14 
9. Guardians (Epilogue) 03:23
Total playing time: 50:11


Samples: https://moongates-guardian.bandcamp.com

The second Box Set by legendary Finnish Folk/Pagan/Black Metal band.
Moonsorrow justifiably has become one of the Folk/Black/Viking Metal genre’s most famous acts, with their surprisingly sophisticated take on the genre, showcasing some of the best clean vocals the genre has to offer, and incorporating influence from disparate genres like Progressive Metal and film scores.
Limited Edition to 500 copies, the Box Set includes a cardboard box with metallic foil stamping, collecting five Digipack CDs with four full-length albums and one EP, as well as a Poster.    
Hammerheart Records, 2019 (HHR 2019-47). Made in Netherlands.


Tracklist:

CD 1: "Voimasta Ja Kunniasta" (2001)
1. Tyven 1:52
2. Sankarihauta 7:41
3. Kylän Pässä 7:38
4. Hiidenpelto (Including Häpean Hiljaiset Vedet) 9:20
5. Aurinko Ja Kuu 8:14
6. Sankaritarina 13:50
Playing time: 48:35 min.



CD 2: "Kivenkantaja" (2003)
1. Raunioilla 13:36    
2. Unohduksen Lapsi 8:17    
3. Jumalten Kaupunki (Including Tuhatvuotinen Perintö) 10:42    
4. Kivenkantaja 7:39    
5. Tuulen Tytär (Including Soturin Tie) 8:36    
6. Matkan Lopussa 4:54
Playing time: 53:44 min.



CD 3: "Verisäkeet" (2005)
1. Karhunkynsi 14:00
2. Haaska 14:42
3. Pimeä 14:08
4. Jotunheim 19:28
5. Kaiku 8:19
Playing time: 70:37 min.



CD 4: "V: Hävitetty" (2007)
1. Jäästa Syntynyt / Varjojen Virta 30:10    
2. Tuleen Ajettu Maa 26:19
Playing time: 56:29 min.



CD 5: "Tulimyrsky" EP (2008)
1. Tulimyrsky 29:45    
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Metallica cover) 7:43
3. Taistelu Pohjolasta (Re-recorded track from “Tämä Ikuinen Talvi” demo 1999) 8:10
4. Hvergelmir (Re-recorded track from “Metsä” demo 1997) 9:30
5. Back To North (Merciless cover) 13:08
Playing time: 68:16 min.



Total playing time: 297:41 min.

The first re-release of the twelfth full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Dark/Gothic Metal band.
Dark Metal's finest art project, Moonspell, outclasses all standards with their colossal "1755". …1755 marks the year of the horror, when a giant earthquake destroyed the city of Lisbon. Almost 100.000 souls lost their lives, and this tragic event still belongs to one of the disastrous catastrophes in European history and nature… In remembrance of the victims and their hometown, Moonspell dedicated the album titled "1755".
The twelfth record from these Portuguese Gothic masters is an orchestral adventure including siren like choirs with a Wagnerian pomp! Strings, bongos, oriental singing, grand guitars are just a tiny part of this amazing piece of work. From the first second, the conceptual dramaturgy of the album feels like a detonation of the mind. Playful and mean-spirited. "1755" is an adventure in medieval landscapes full of threats, guarded by stirring hymns, including the bad luck "Desastre". Choirs filled with fear stab into the wild disharmony of the guitars. The album is emotionally, technically and completely breathtaking!
"1755" is their magnum opus, a musical masterpiece and the dark adventure into medieval times. Produced by Tue Madsen (Meshuggah, The Haunted, Dark Tranquility, Dir En Grey, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter), naturally this album is sang completely in Portuguese and outclass all standards you have ever heard from Moonspell before!
The album features Paulo Bragança, supplying a hauntingly voice of a Fado fallen angel who is a big part of the Portuguese culture. His fascinating vocals are featured in "In Tremor Dei" ("Fear Of God"). Another guest appearance is Martin Lopez (Soen, ex-Amon Amarth, ex-Opeth) representing Darbuka in "1755" song. Crystal Mountain Singers (Carmen Simões, Mariangela Demurtas, Silvia Guerreiro) sung choirs.
Strictly Limited to 300 copies worldwide, Exclusive Mailorder Edition Yellow Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2017/2021/2023 (NPR 725 VINYL). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side 17
1. Em Nome Do Medo - In The Name Of Fear (Orchestral Version By Jon Phipps) 5:33
2. 1755 5:12
3. In Tremor Dei - In Fear Of God (Feat. Paulo Bragança) 4:27
4. Desastre - Disaster 3:23
5. Abanão - Quake 4:09

Side 55
6. Evento - Event 4:44
7. 1 De Novembro - November 1st 3:54
8. Ruínas - Ruins 4:46
9. Todos Os Santos - All Saints 5:11
10. Lanterna Dos Afogados - Drowned Men's Lantern (Os Paralamas Do Sucesso cover) 6:31

Total playing time: 47:50 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Extreme/Gothic Metal band.
After two years, Moonspell return with "Alpha Noir", an album that reinforces the idea that they are still, in fact, one of Metal’s premier acts. Over the last decade, the band have increasingly pursued the Gothic side of their sound to the point that many Metal fans simply walked away thinking the band had lost interest. Not unlike brethren Paradise Lost and Amorphis though, Moonspell dig deep and craft a much heavier album than anyone expected.
"Alpha Noir" is a welcome revisit to the band’s early works and probably their most ferocious sounding since their debut, "Wolfheart" (1995). This is due in no small part to the guitar work. Throughout this album the guitars offer face melting riffs and wild soloing that lasts more than a few seconds here and there. Additionally, there is a ton of lead work happening at all times and it just makes everything bigger and angrier.
"Axis Mundi", "Lickanthrope", the title track and "Love Is Blasphemy" are perfect examples of how rockin’ this album gets. While they still maintain a Gothic underpinning, the guitars and aggressive vocals that are at the fore command your attention. They have killer riff led verses with an explosive chorus that make you want to pump your leather studded wristband laden fist in the air and sing along.
"Opera Carne" is the centrepiece here. It has some really memorable lead guitar pieces and a vocal that sounds like its wordsmith is being torn to pieces as he sings. When the chorus hits, it blankets you in Rammstein-esque gang vocals that sound like a million angry oppressed.
Fans of the bands last few albums will find traces of things to enjoy as well. Most notably, "Sine Misssione" which has a very Atmospheric feel to it that reminds a bit of "Sin / Pecado"’s material (1998). "Em Nome do Medo" is another moment that leans more to the Gothier side, although its edges are still heavy...
Moonspell are one of those bands that always bring it but you will be shocked to hear such an aggressive album from them, as they seemed to have moved past this style a long time ago. If you are a fan of the first couple of albums and lost heart then you should come back ASAP! If you love the band’s output in the new millennium, you’ll still enjoy plenty of this!!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2012 (NPR 425 CD). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Axis Mundi 4:56
2. Lickanthrope 3:49
3. Versus 4:39
4. Alpha Noir 4:30
5. Em Nome Do Medo 4:27
6. Opera Carne 3:52
7. Love Is Blasphemy 4:31
8. Grandstand 4:53
9. Sine Missione 4:57
Total playing time: 40:34 min.





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The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Dark/Gothic Metal band.
Portuguese pioneers Moonspell first brought the Dark flames to their native country – and then set the rest of the world aflame with milestones such as "Irreligious" or "Night Eternal".
"Extinct" erects another monument to sundown and those dark hours and lets Fernando Ribeiro`s sombre vocals collide with modern riffing, Blackened melodies and Operatic grandeur.
The album includes a guest bozuoukitara performance by Yossi Sassi on the track "Medusalem". Also, on that same track, before the guitar solo starts, another guest artist, Mahafsoun, narrates the chorus in the Persian language.
An awe-inspiring album like this one truly deserves to be appreciated by all music lovers, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Metalhead or not. In other words, go listen to "Extinct" with the person you love the most, or simply close your eyes and savour it by yourself, resting assured that while Moonspell are among us dark and meaningful music will never be extinct!
Always one step ahead of the rest, always resisting all genre boundaries!!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2015 (NPR 581 CD). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Breathe (Until We Are No More) 5:32
2. Extinct 4:42
3. Medusalem 5:06
4. Domina 5:08
5. The Last Of Us 3:25
6. Malignia 5:06
7. Funeral Bloom 4:10
8. A Dying Breed 4:29
9. The Future Is Dark 5:08
10. La Baphomette 2:47
Total playing time: 45:33 min.

The promotional EP for the forthcoming fourteenth full-length studio album, “Far From God”, by legendary Portuguese Gothic Metal band.
Released with the Legacy Magazine #162 (03/2026), EP includes the album and the demo versions of the title track from “Far From God”, a Joy Division cover and three live tracks from 2022-2023.
Musthave for every Moonspell fan!
Napalm Records/Devil Inc. Presseverlag/Legacy Magazine, 2026 (DEVIL #162). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Far from God (Album version) 5:08
2. Far from God (Demo version) 5:08
3. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division cover) 3:40
4. The Last of Us (Live at Largo de José Duarte Coelho, Entrocamento,Portugal, 19/7/2023) 3:45
5. Herr Spiegelmann (Live at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht,The Netherlands, 16/10/2022) 4:54
6. Mephisto (Live at Sono Centrum, Brno, Czechia, 09/10/2022) 5:04
Total playing time: 27:39 min.

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Dark/Gothic Metal band.
Band's first album without original drummer Miguel "Mike" Gaspar. Drums performed by new member Hugo Ribeiro (not related to singer Fernando Ribeiro).
Moonspell is approaching their 30th anniversary as a band more ambitiously and stronger than ever. "Hermitage" built upon the dark, revolutionary and sensitive facets. It’s an entertaining yet epic journey through the darkest days of human existence.
"Hermitage" is a mature album that only a band as classy, talented and experienced as Moonspell could have written. The record oozes sophistication and aplomb as it takes the listener to a dazzling journey through different shades of Dark Rock anchored in the band’s classic Gothic sound, but modernized with a multitude of different influences, from modern Progressive/Alternative Rock, to Psychedelia, to Jazz and Electronic music. All these influences are blended together with disarming simplicity, relying on minimalistic arrangements and a warm, stripped-down sound that exalts the essence of each song. When the album finally opens up, it is deeply intoxicating with its obscure romantic atmosphere. 
"Hermitage" shows that Moonspell are still a fresh and very relevant voice in today’s Metal, nearly 25 years since they have moved their first steps in the scene. This is a massive achievement for the Portuguese band, and one that not many of their peers can claim to have fulfilled.
"Hermitage" is a revolutionary, wonderfully intuitive and epic journey by one of the most distinctive Dark Metal bands of all time, and a testament to what they’ve always loved the most: honest, emotional Metal that binds us even in the darkest times.
Limited Band Edition Smoke Gold Double Vinyl in gatefold cover includes 8-page booklet.
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2021 (NPR998VINYL). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side I
1. The Greater Good 5:04
2. Common Prayers 4:03
3. All Or Nothing 7:23
4. Hermitage 4:43
Side II
5. Entitlement 6:16
6. Solitarian 4:07
7. The Hermit Saints 4:22
Running time: 35:58 min.

Side III
8. Apohthegmata 5:41
9. Without Rule 7:42
10. City Quitter (Outro) 2:59
Side IV
11. Darkness In Paradise (Candlemass cover) 7:18
Running time: 23:40 min.

Total playing time: 59:38 min.

The third re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Gothic Metal band.
If an alien ever visited the Earth and asked “what is Gothic Metal?”, a peace offering of "Irreligious", Moonspell’s groundbreaking 1996 album, would have been the perfect answer to the inhabitant of a far, far away galaxy. "Irreligious" is the jewel of the crown of the style. Because of its prefect balance. Not too little, not too much, this album is the perfect pitch and absolute archetype of Gothic Metal. It is the crossroad where Metal meets Gothic and lead the way to a different style and fusion between the darkened elegance of Goth and the powerful depths of Heavy Metal. At one time modern and classic, it truly survived the test of time with the most amazing the style has ever heard, from the smashing hit-opener "Opium" to Moonspell’s eternal ode to the Moon in the shape of "Full Moon Madness". The latter is usually the closing song during almost every Moonspell concert, which over time has become a characteristic of their concerts. Before the song begins, Fernando Ribeiro often makes the sign of the circle (symbolizing Moon) over the crowd. 
The tracklist in near-perfect, with songs that are lean and catchy but at the same time rich in depth and texture, which ensures the album withstands, and in fact almost invites, repeated listens.
The production is alright, but it causes the guitars to sound thin in a few places. The guitars are midway between heavy and melodic. There are no solos but some interesting leads. The songs have a dark yet upbeat vibe to them. The overall feel is something epic and stylishly evil.
The bass does its own thing for the most part, since there was only one guitarist on this album. He follows the drums but adds a sufficient flare to keep things fascinating. The drums are creative and the beginnings of Miguel coming into his own. There are some underlying keyboards, which are mostly used as background.
The vocals are brilliant and go from a low deathly growl to a more mid-high shriek. The clean vocal is the standard deep Gothic-esq croon. There is also a female vocalist at "Raven Claws".
"Irreligious" is one of those albums that tell a story from beginning to end. The lyrics are poetic, introspective, and expansive. When combined with the highly original music, they create a moody, sexy atmosphere that works well.
"Irreligious" is a sublime album of quintessential Gothic Metal. It is one of those records that define the genre itself, masterfully combining the harshness of Extreme Metal with Dark Atmospheric Gothic Rock. "Irreligious" is a masterpiece. It’s an album that has stood the test of time and has risen to be one of the best records not only in Moonspell’s discography, but also in the genre as a whole!!
Ltd. to 500 copies digipack includes original artwork and 12-page booklet.
Century Media Records/Alma Mater Records/Rastilho Records, 1996/2023 (AMR-I-MMXXIII-2CD). Made in Portugal.



Tracklist:

CD1: Irreligious
1. Perverse...Almost Religious 1:07
2. Opium 2:46
3. Awake 3:05
4. For A Taste Of Eternity 3:53
5. Ruin & Misery 3:48
6. A Poisoned Gift 5:34
7. Subversion 2:44
8. Raven Claws 3:16
9. Mephisto 4:58
10. Her Spiegelmann 4:35
11. Full Moon Madness 6:47
12. Opium (Radio Edit) 
Running time: 42:33 min.

CD2: Moonspell Live Across Europe, winter 1996/1997
Part I
     1. Intro
     2. Opium
     3. Awake
     4. Ruin & Misery
     5. Raven Claws
Part II
     6. Herr Spiegelman
     7. Mephisto
Part III
     8. Intro
     9. For A Taste Of Eternity
     10. Full Moon Madness


https://moonspell.bandcamp.com/


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The third re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Gothic Metal band.
If an alien ever visited the Earth and asked “what is Gothic Metal?”, a peace offering of "Irreligious", Moonspell’s groundbreaking 1996 album, would have been the perfect answer to the inhabitant of a far, far away galaxy. "Irreligious" is the jewel of the crown of the style. Because of its prefect balance. Not too little, not too much, this album is the perfect pitch and absolute archetype of Gothic Metal. It is the crossroad where Metal meets Gothic and lead the way to a different style and fusion between the darkened elegance of Goth and the powerful depths of Heavy Metal. At one time modern and classic, it truly survived the test of time with the most amazing the style has ever heard, from the smashing hit-opener "Opium" to Moonspell’s eternal ode to the Moon in the shape of "Full Moon Madness". The latter is usually the closing song during almost every Moonspell concert, which over time has become a characteristic of their concerts. Before the song begins, Fernando Ribeiro often makes the sign of the circle (symbolizing Moon) over the crowd. 
The tracklist in near-perfect, with songs that are lean and catchy but at the same time rich in depth and texture, which ensures the album withstands, and in fact almost invites, repeated listens.
The production is alright, but it causes the guitars to sound thin in a few places. The guitars are midway between heavy and melodic. There are no solos but some interesting leads. The songs have a dark yet upbeat vibe to them. The overall feel is something epic and stylishly evil.
The bass does its own thing for the most part, since there was only one guitarist on this album. He follows the drums but adds a sufficient flare to keep things fascinating. The drums are creative and the beginnings of Miguel coming into his own. There are some underlying keyboards, which are mostly used as background.
The vocals are brilliant and go from a low deathly growl to a more mid-high shriek. The clean vocal is the standard deep Gothic-esq croon. There is also a female vocalist at "Raven Claws".
"Irreligious" is one of those albums that tell a story from beginning to end. The lyrics are poetic, introspective, and expansive. When combined with the highly original music, they create a moody, sexy atmosphere that works well.
"Irreligious" is a sublime album of quintessential Gothic Metal. It is one of those records that define the genre itself, masterfully combining the harshness of Extreme Metal with Dark Atmospheric Gothic Rock. "Irreligious" is a masterpiece. It’s an album that has stood the test of time and has risen to be one of the best records not only in Moonspell’s discography, but also in the genre as a whole!!
Century Media Records Ltd./De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., 1996/2024 (DeAgostini 88). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Perverse...Almost Religious 1:07
2. Opium 2:46
3. Awake 3:05
4. For A Taste Of Eternity 3:53
5. Ruin & Misery 3:48
6. A Poisoned Gift 5:34

Side B
1. Subversion 2:44
2. Raven Claws 3:16
3. Mephisto 4:58
4. Her Spiegelmann 4:35
5. Full Moon Madness 6:47

Total playing time: 42:33 min.


https://moonspell.bandcamp.com/

The second re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Gothic Metal band.
If an alien ever visited the Earth and asked “what is Gothic Metal?”, a peace offering of "Irreligious", Moonspell’s groundbreaking 1996 album, would have been the perfect answer to the inhabitant of a far, far away galaxy. "Irreligious" is the jewel of the crown of the style. Because of its prefect balance. Not too little, not too much, this album is the perfect pitch and absolute archetype of Gothic Metal. It is the crossroad where Metal meets Gothic and lead the way to a different style and fusion between the darkened elegance of Goth and the powerful depths of Heavy Metal. At one time modern and classic, it truly survived the test of time with the most amazing the style has ever heard, from the smashing hit-opener "Opium" to Moonspell’s eternal ode to the Moon in the shape of "Full Moon Madness". The latter is usually the closing song during almost every Moonspell concert, which over time has become a characteristic of their concerts. Before the song begins, Fernando Ribeiro often makes the sign of the circle (symbolizing Moon) over the crowd. 
The tracklist in near-perfect, with songs that are lean and catchy but at the same time rich in depth and texture, which ensures the album withstands, and in fact almost invites, repeated listens.
The production is alright, but it causes the guitars to sound thin in a few places. The guitars are midway between heavy and melodic. There are no solos but some interesting leads. The songs have a dark yet upbeat vibe to them. The overall feel is something epic and stylishly evil.
The bass does its own thing for the most part, since there was only one guitarist on this album. He follows the drums but adds a sufficient flare to keep things fascinating. The drums are creative and the beginnings of Miguel coming into his own. There are some underlying keyboards, which are mostly used as background.
The vocals are brilliant and go from a low deathly growl to a more mid-high shriek. The clean vocal is the standard deep Gothic-esq croon. There is also a female vocalist at "Raven Claws".
"Irreligious" is one of those albums that tell a story from beginning to end. The lyrics are poetic, introspective, and expansive. When combined with the highly original music, they create a moody, sexy atmosphere that works well.
"Irreligious" is a sublime album of quintessential Gothic Metal. It is one of those records that define the genre itself, masterfully combining the harshness of Extreme Metal with Dark Atmospheric Gothic Rock. "Irreligious" is a masterpiece. It’s an album that has stood the test of time and has risen to be one of the best records not only in Moonspell’s discography, but also in the genre as a whole!!
25th Anniversary re-release on Solid White Vinyl in gatefold cover includes 8-page booklet.
Century Media Records/Alma Mater Records/Rastilho Records, 1996/2021/2023 (AMR-MMXXI-XXX-LP). Made in Portugal.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Perverse...Almost Religious 1:07
2. Opium 2:46
3. Awake 3:05
4. For A Taste Of Eternity 3:53
5. Ruin & Misery 3:48
6. A Poisoned Gift 5:34

Side B
7. Subversion 2:44
8. Raven Claws 3:16
9. Mephisto 4:58
10. Her Spiegelmann 4:35
11. Full Moon Madness 6:47

Total playing time: 42:33 min.

https://moonspell.bandcamp.com/


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The first re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Gothic Metal band.
Moonspell were among the founders and foremost protagonists of that style during the nineties. Like the Portuguese metropolis, "Night Eternal" is riddled by a multitude of alleys and places. Moonspell's city of Lisbon and their new album share a wise and experienced beauty as well as the opposing principles of heat and cold, life and death, severity and gentleness, male strength and female magic. 
"Night Eternal" continues the trend of Moonspell revisiting their original heavy roots, much like they did on 2006’s "Memorial" and 2003’s "The Antidote". While "Memorial" was an overall heavy album with slowing down in tempo solely in atmospheric instrumental tracks, "Night Eternal" shuns purely instrumental interludes but rather focuses on creating variation within the individual tracks. This works brilliantly, and while "Memorial" became predictable at times because of a lack of changes in tempo and heaviness, "Night Eternal" is all the more captivating and beautiful when Moonspell holds back a little yet more crushing than ever before when they go full-throttle. This resulted in "Night Eternal" being received well overall by international music critics and managing to reach both Portuguese and French album charts.
Moonspell have re-discovered themselves once more and still found a way back to their origins. They continue to couple the fire within their souls with poetic emotionality, a gentle touch of the erotic, as well as a distinct melancholic mood.
Fully remastered by Tue Madsen, extended version re-release includes three bonus tracks.
Century Media Records/Alma Mater Records/Rastilho Records, 2008/2019/2021 (AMR-XII-MMXIX). Made in Portugal. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. At Tragic Heights 6:51
2. Night Eternal 4:09
3. Shadow Sun 4:23
4. Scorpion Flower (feat. Anneke Van Giersbergen) 4:33
5. Moon In Mercury 4:22
6. Hers Is The Twilight 2:54
7. Dreamless (Lucifer And Lilith) 5:16
8. Spring Of Rage 4:04
9. First Light 5:47
Bonus songs:
10. Age Of Mothers 5:42
11. Earth Of Mine 5:25
12. Unhearted 4:25
Total playing time: 57:51 min.


Samples: https://almamater.bandcamp.com

The second re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Portuguese Gothic Metal band.
"Sin / Pecado" became the great divider of Moonspell "wolfpack". Produced by their long time companion, Waldemar Sorychta, the songs of this “accursed” album were signs of a rebellion of the band against the sound that made them famous in the scene. Instead of wolves and vampires, Moonspell set the compass to songs filled with Electronica and Dark Wave moods that talked about the European Community or the love for a woman.
Frontman Fernando Ribeiro says: "There was true creative anguish burning inside us in 1997, after we were done with the endless "Irreligious"’ tours, that created the perfect (shit)storm that would be "Sin". It was a strange year for us. Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride were letting loose and seemed to be also under the same mood as we did, or vice versa. It doesn’t matter. Metal was turning its wheel, and we’re all on the falling side. We took the fall and enjoyed doing it anyway. It wasn’t Moses dividing the waters, but it did sometimes hurt to feel alone. Curiously, a lot of other people entered "Sin"’s mood a couple of years later, and now they beg of us to play those songs live. If you’re reading this and need another taste of "Sin", let’s indulge each other and pick up that "Second Skin" from the late-nineties deep closet!" 2019 brings us a new chance to take the sinful cup to our lips and see if that red wine has aged better or tastes sweeter than more than twenty years ago…
… Like an ageing wine that tastes better and sweeter than more than twenty years ago: the path-breaking album by Gothic Metal pioneers in a Deluxe Edition reissue!
Limited to 666 copies, Exclusive Band Edition “Sin / Pecado” White 12” LP + “Second Skin” Mustard Yellow 7” Single (for the first time on vinyl!) in gatefold cover.
Napalm Records, 1998/2019 (NPR 913 VINYL / NPR 913 SINGLE). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

“Sin / Pecado” LP
Side SIN
1. Slow Down! 0:40    
2. handmadeGod 5:33    
3. 2econd Skin 4:51    
4. Abysmo 4:59    
5. Flesh 3:04    
6. Magdalene 6:17    
Side PECADO
7. V.C. (Gloria Domini) 4:59    
8. EuroticA 3:49    
9. Mute 5:58    
10. Dekadance 5:49    
11. Let The Children Cum To Me … 6:53    
12. The Hanged Man 6:26    
13. 13 ! 2:42    
Running time: 62:00 min.

“Second Skin” Single
Side One
1. Magdamix
Side Two
2. 3rd Skin