Now, it wasn't so long ago that our Ripple Sultan of Sound, our Master of Metal, The Pope, gave a glowing review to Susperia's last effort, Unlimited. So you can imagine the excitement and uncontrollable drooling reflex elicited when we learned that Metal Mind Productions is re-releasing Susperia's first two highly acclaimed albums as a 2-for-1 digipack!Initially a powerful mixture of black and thrash metal, Susperia's music became a true melting pot of various genres, connected together with the insurmountable heaviness. These exclusive re-releases of the group’s first two albums – Predominance and Vindication – showcase the birth of this talented metal act.
In October 2001, the band entered the legendary Abyss Studios in Sweden, where under the careful eye of Peter Tägtgren, they began recording their debut album – Predominance. The LP saw the light of day in March 2001, instantly winning acclaim among critics and fans. The band introduced an amazing blend of thrash, death and black metal, bringing ten powerful tunes of sheer destruction. Some reviewers saw the group as a combination of Cradle of Filth and At The Gates, while others spotted influences from such acts as Moonspell, Opeth, Children of Bodom and even Dream Theater. With such tracks as the opening “I Am Pain”, the Dimmu Borgir-styled “Illusions of Evil” and the vile “The Coming of a Darker Time” the band proved that their musical formula was a well-crafted killing machine!
On May 6th Susperia released their second album, called Vindication. Again recorded at the Abyss Studios, this time the LP was co-produced by Peter Tägtgren who, believing in the band’s great success, charged them nothing for the production duties! Vindication was a straight-forward continuation of the ideas gathered on the debut album, with more variety and more power. The group’s songwriting skills had improved - crushing riffs and catchy melodies. The highlights of this album included such tracks as “The Bitter Man”, “Anguished Scream (For Vengeance)” and “Bleed Yourself” – all of which became long-time Susperia classics.
Metal Mind Productions will re-release both albums on 6th July in Europe and 11th August in USA (via MVD). And if that's not enough, the new 2CD digipak edition includes 5 bonus tracks and is limited to numbered 1000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on a golden disc. Don't miss this baby. With only 1000 being produced, once they're gone, they're gone.
Susperia
Predominance / Vindication (remastered + bonus tracks)
Tracklist:
CD 1 – Predominance:
1. I Am Pain
2. Vainglory
3. Illusions Of Evil
4. Specimen
5. Journey Into Black
6. Of Hate We Breed
7. Objects Of Desire
8. The Hellchild
9. Blood On My Hands
10. The Coming Of A Darker Time
Bonus Tracks:
11. Behind Consecrated Walls
12. Of Hate We Breed (Live)
13. Vainglory (Live)
CD 2 - Vindication
1. Cage Of Remembrance
2. The Bitter Man
3. Anguished Scream (For Vengeance)
4. Petrified
5. The Bounty Hunter
6. Completion
7. Warmaster
8. Dead Man’s World
9. Cast Life Into Fire
10. Bleed Yourself
Bonus Tracks:
11. Anguished Scream (Live)
12. Petrified (Live)
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