Description

Still sealed re-mastered 2003 version in slipcase with four bonus tracks.

With an astounding second release, In Flames really begins to blaze their own trail in the world of metal. On ‘Subterranean’, you will hear some of the best melodies in modern death metal. At this point, the new Swedish sound was finally coming into its own, with In Flames leading the way, carrying the torch as bearers of some of the most exciting sounds in the underground. From the classically inspired runs of ‘Stand Ablaze’ to the crushing weightiness and soaring harmonies of the deeply engaging title track, ‘Subterranean’ defied all expectations, setting a new standard for creativity in extreme music. Equipped with folksy metal harmony, ‘Biosphere’ is an extremely tuneful track that is arranged for the deliverance of maximum force. During this period in the group’s career, fans had already began to catch onto their immense talent, not to mention the fact that the group had one of the most original sounds to be found, an intense combination of furious black metal blasts, distinctly melodic guitar harmonies and song structures which rivalled some of the most acclaimed acts in all of heavy metal. This premium re-issue contains the group’s interpretation of Metallica’s ‘Eye Of The Beholder’ and Iron Maiden’s classic ‘Murders In The Rue Morgue’. Taken as a whole, ‘Subterranean’ was a definite progression for a group that would soon be dominating metal stages around the world.

Tracklist
1. Stand Ablaze
2. Ever Dying
3. Subterranean
4. Timeless
5. Biosphere
6. Dead Eternity [vocals by Jocke Gothberg ]
7. The Inborn Lifeless [vocals by Per Gyllenback ]
8. Murders In The Rue Morgue (Iron Maiden cover)
9. Eye Of The Beholder (Metallica cover) [vocals by Robert Dahn]