VADER “Litany” /CD/

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The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Polish Death Metal band.
“Necropolis” features another revamped line-up and a loose concept that ties the whole album together. Vader has never been a band with steady members, but since the band is largely the brainchild of vocalist/guitarist Peter Wiwczarek, the constant revolving door of musicians never affected the band’s intense brand of Death Metal. “Necropolis” broadens the band’s core sound with attempts made at ambient sound pieces alongside the standard aggressive onslaught. Even with a few moments of broad ambiance, there is still an emphasis on fast, punctual songs that begin and end with guns-a-blazing.
Initially, it seems like “Necropolis” is similar to previous Vader albums. Wiwczarek’s growls are as audibly vile as they have ever been, evil is the band’s best lyrical friend, and the riffs are as sharp as a butcher’s knife. “Devilizer” and “Rise Of The Undead” are potential future live cuts, with catchy choruses to chant along to and reckless guitar harmonies to incite circle pits a mile wide. The songs are much shorter this time around, with a few of the quicker numbers not even breaking the two-minute mark. This frenzied approach to songwriting lends itself to a rapid progression from one song to the next, with all the excess fat chewed off.
The two interludes, “The Seal” and “Summoning The Futura”, ascertain an ominous tone that defines a dark mystique to the album. The former is largely guitar feedback, with slow chanting building up to a stark collapse, while the latter is a cheesy call to the almighty beast of darkness. Both tracks are squished together with the weaker tracks of the album. “Dark Heart” has an awkward vocal approach, where Wiwczarek tries out a frantic, rhyming style that sounds out of place. The trade-off solos are a nice touch, but the vocals definitely halt the momentum.
“Dark Heart” is more the exception than the rule, as the rest of “Necropolis” is solid Death Metal with a Thrash undertone, especially with the bile-spewed mayhem of “Anger”. Closer “When The Sun Drowns In Dark” has a simple, one-note riff that is about as mainstream as Vader can possibly get.
And for dessert two great covers of Venom and Metallica will kill you with all majesty!
Even after a major shift in the line-up, Vader stays on track with “Necropolis”. Wiwczarek’s riffs and melodies are still potent, while his solos are screeching suicide bombers exploding in the night sky. The songs don’t screw about, avoiding a meandering pace by keeping everything tight and composed. After 25-plus years, Wiwczarek and company still have a large presence in the crowded Death Metal game, showing younger bands that there is still a ton of fury left in the Polish juggernaut!!
This is the first Vader release that features drummer Paweł "Paul" Jaroszewicz. A video was shot for the song "Never Say My Name", which is based partially on the book "The Gospel According To Satan" by Patrick Graham.
The album was nominated for a Fryderyk Award in the category 'Heavy Metal Album of the Year'. It was sold around 1130 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album reached number 19 on the Billboard "Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers)". In Poland, "Necropolis" landed at position No. 5, and dropped out five weeks later. The album also charted in France and Germany.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2009 (NB 2396-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Devilizer 3:19
2. Rise Of The Undead 3:52
3. Never Say My Name 2:01
4. Blast 1:50
5. The Seal 2:10
6. Dark Heart 2:59
7. Impure 3:40
8. Summoning The Futura 1:05
9. Anger 2:14
10. We Are The Horde 3:10
11. When The Sun Drowns In Dark 7:06
12. Black Metal (Venom cover) 3:13
13. Fight Fire With Fire (Metallica cover) 4:05
Total playing time: 40:44 min.


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The sixth full-length studio album by legendary Polish Death Metal band.
The first full-length album by Vader not to feature Doc (R.I.P.) on drums.
Getting down to business, Vader is back with another full-length after teasing the Metal world with 2003’s "Blood" EP. As reliable as a Japanese automobile, we are treated with Vader’s umpteenth release of quality, no-frills Death Metal, performed in the fine Polish tradition.
Old School, mid to fast-paced simplistic Death Metal, highlighted by top-notch drumwork (Daray on this album, filling in for Doc) and the excellent, hoarse-throated vocals of Peter. Their guitarwork is not overly technical, but never fails to get heads bobbing. But regardless, the end result is the quality of the notes played, not the quantity.
This is an easy album to enjoy even if you aren’t typically a rabid Death Metaller. The non-gutteral vocals help to that end. Relentless double-bass drumming is the foundation for the cold riffage within. Vader also tries their hand at playing clean guitar passages. Slayer riffs, adept and appropriate solos, Peter’s bark…what more do you need? Ultimately, Vader will provided you with yet another satisfying album. The "Beast" satisfies because this is the kind of Death Metal that absolutely rocks in concert, as well as pretty much anywhere else. This is a Vader album, you know what to expect after all these years, act accordingly!
Metal Blade Records Inc., 2004 (3984-14485-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:59
2. Out Of The Deep 04:50
3. Dark Transmission 04:09
4. Firebringer 03:32
5. The Sea Came In At Last 04:05
6. I Shall Prevail 03:49
7. The Zone 04:30
8. Insomnia 03:26
9. Apopheniac 04:12
10. Choices 04:09
Total playing time: 40:13 min.

First re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Polish Death Metal band.
An inscrutable furtherance of the Slayers' notoriety - Vader depicts a more artistic and fulfilling impression of Slayer, an impressive accomplishment on its own. On this composition, "Litany", the music is accompanied by less technical proficiency, but with an elevated understanding of the extremities involved in making this music a revelation to Death Metal and all radical dogmas in general. This album is a creation of less finesse than "Black To The Blind" but of reasonable mellifluousness which makes it a romantic experience.
Unlike other prominent projects such as Cynic, Death, Immolation and such during the decade of the release of this material, the vigor of Vader is in the competence of the band to work in utmost cooperation, all instruments being woven together masking the artwork and display of ideologies that Vader attempts to promulgate through "Litany". Structures drift through abstract quantities of aggression and intolerance as the guitar layers provide the essence of the pummelling music on this album, as drums caress each riff with unparalleled blast bleats and double bass frantic activity as Vader acrobat themselves through high speeds and chaotic poems of endurance. 
The quintessential idea about Vader is the friendliness of the guitar frenzy. Effortless tremolo commotion accompanied by the viscous palm mute picking create the relentlessness which Vader is famous for, although at counterpoints twists and turns incorporate the beautiful aesthetic brought throughout the years. Vader dominate rhythm sections of consummate texture and definitive conception of guitar models, probably even more well thought of in a subtle manner than James Hetfield or Dimebag Darrel could ever manage. The inclusion of some minor scale tapped solos is ultimately a distinction many who have no heard Vader before will notice, this aids in the expansion of the musical agenda a band like this.
What differentiates this material from previous artistry is the flawless tempo, which assists the headbanging turmoil one experiences after exposure to the album. Whilst "Black To The Blind" contained an appreciation of the depth of structuring and percussive feel, "Litany" blows away with objective resilient structuring and furthermore employs the virtuous drumming of deceased member Doc.
"Litany" remains as a continuation of the rebellious nature of the destructive genre known as Death Metal, it stands as an invocation to the minds and ears of any individual who wishes to learn, this philosophically based material promotes the sedition of all Nietzsche influenced individuals within the genre, one does not need to delve into the lyrical content in the booklet to see that Vader are intelligent musicians with the intent of influencing the world, for "Litany", is truly a call to mankind.
The album was nominated for a Fryderyk Award in the category 'Hard & Heavy Album of the Year’. The album charted at number 1 on Gazeta Wyborcza bestsellers list in Poland.
This release is a crowning achievement in Death Metal! 100% punishing!!
Enhanced CD contains a video presentation, which features a video-clip for "Cold Demons", band discography, biography, photos & interview.
Metal Blade Records, 2000 (3984-14297-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Wings 3:11
2. The One Made Of Dreams 1:49
3. Xeper 4:01
4. Litany 3:01
5. Cold Demons 3:11
6. The Calling 3:10
7. North 1:36
8. Forwards To Die!!! 1:38
9. A World Of Hurt 1:50
10. The World Made Flesh 2:48
11. The Final Massacre 4:32
Total playing time: 30:48 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary Polish Death Metal band.
The release was preceded by "Angel Of Death" – the fourth Single of the band, which was released by Empire Record in Poland only, on 10 April 2002. The release features two songs, "When Darkness Calls" and "Angel of Death"(Thin Lizzy cover), studio report, and multimedia presentation with 44 photos.
"Revelations" features guest appearances from Polish metal musicians Nergal of Behemoth and Ureck of Lux Occulta.
A music video was shot for the song "Epitaph".
The album was nominated for a Fryderyk Award in the category "Heavy Metal Album of the Year (Album Roku - Heavy Metal)".
"Revelations" is another strong album from Polish Death Metal legends. Lots of groove fill, the pulverizing riffs of brutality. Vader continually proved why they are among the best in the genre, and "Revelations" does nothing to dispute that. Piotr Wiwczarek delivers for Vader fans, as he always seems to do!
Guest appearance: Nergal (Behemoth) on back vocals at "Whisper", and Ureck (Lux Occulta) on keyboards at "Torch Of War" and "Revelation Of Black Moses".
Metal Blade Records, 2002 (3984-14411-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Epitaph 3:44
2. The Nomad 3:50
3. Wolftribe 2:25
4. Whisper 3:26
5. When Darkness Calls 5:16
6. Torch Of War 2:45
7. The Code 2:24
8. Lukewarm Race 2:26
9. Revelation Of Black Moses 7:05
Total playing time: 33:21 min.