NECROMANTIA - Scarlet Evil Witching Black LP (CHERRY)* (Preorder)

NB! Preorder item, release September 25.

Often lumped together with Varathron and Rotting Christ, Necromantia were another important band of the Greek black metal scene. Of course, each of these bands had their own specific take on black metal; whereas the early works of Varathron and Rotting Christ bring to mind the civilizations of Ancient Greece, Necromantia’s Scarlet Evil Witching Black resembles something theatrical. For a quick point for reference, think of a sinister version of Infidel Art, but remove the nods to Celtic Frost and add a dose of heavy metal instead and you’re nearly there.

Like a play that takes place in the underworld, Scarlet Evil Witching Black is brought to life by the several diabolical characters that all have their own unique features. Magus Wampyr Daoloth venomously screeches through these songs while maintaining the ideal balance between intensity and cohesiveness. Quite a plus if you’d ask me… another plus would be the real drummer that sets early Necromantia apart from some of their country mates at the time and he manages to create a living environment for the guitar and bass duo to play around with. Baron Blood toys around with an 8 string bass and is responsible for a demolishing wave of distorted sound that might sound unappealing on paper, but it really works for this kind of style. 

Ltd.  500x cherry eco 12" (140g) in a black poly-lined innerbag, 8 page booklet vinyl size full-color on 190g offset paper, jacket full color on 350g, all assembled in a PVC overbag.

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