Description

Greek cassette with one bonus track. Clear and blue cassette with white text. Limited 500 copies

Greek black metal act Necromantias debut album ‘Crossing The Fiery Path’ was as astonishing back then as it is now, is the fact that they use 8-string bass instead of electric guitars, which makes their sound unique and immediately recognizable. Necromantia’s use of keyboards and spoken parts added to the atmosphere, making the production’s defects non-important. Tracks like ‘Lord Of The Abyss’, ‘The Warlock’ and ‘Last Song For Valderie’ will make the hair on your backbone rise, even though at some parts this seems to take place in expense of technique and variety. Stylish Mediterranean acoustic bass instrumentals and ambient interludes give this a distinct Greek feel – a celebration of the Hellenic spirit and its eagerness to seek wisdom and experience in the face of human mortality and the morbid nature of our irrational existence, finding beauty amongst the sadness of Death and honour amongst the desolate ruins of Life. This voice from the ancient past inspires us to reach towards the infinite possibilities of life and combined with Necromantia’s strong sense of the occult inspires us to look to Death to liberate us from the clutches of purposelessness. Herein Life is given a new meaning. For the strong soul this is a truly freeing experience, for the weak this is but an interruption in a life full of empty gesture. If anything, the message here is simple; find courage and venture into the unknown and you will find meaning behind the veils of Death. ‘Crossing The Fiery Path’ is a very interesting and original record, with many underdeveloped, yet promising ideas.

Track list:
1. The Vampire Lord Speaks
2. The Warlock
3. Last Song For Valderie
4. Unchaining The Wolf (Al War…)
5. Intro
6. Les Litanies De Satan
7. Lord Of The Abyss
8. Tribes Of The Moon
9. Death Rider-Omen cover