CIRITH UNGOL

Release Year: 2015
Artist Origin: USA
Style: striking epic dynamic heavy metal

seminal third longplay [1986] by exceptionally innovative and quite obscure heavy metal ensemble marks their decisive move towards more straightforward and energetic direction with bettered production values as well, in a way compromising exclusive and unique approach from before, but few tracks are still rooted in doomier vintage class dwelling from the past, while Tim Baker's peculiar vocal style and unbelievable range remain one of the essential staples of highly inspiring entity, where poignant riffs, sudden tempo changes, and apocalyptic lyrics add further dramatic accents to distinct compositions, maintaining a smart balance between traditional metal aggression and bleak, cinematic atmosphere; German collector's black 180g vinyl edition with a pro-printed lyric insert, including extensive liner notes by King Fowley [Deceased], and additional poster is limited to 500 units