CIRITH UNGOL

Release Year: 2016
Artist Origin: USA
Style: striking epic dynamic heavy metal

the fourth studio album [1991], whose recording circumstances and final result painfully disappointed the two remaining original members of the band, ultimately brought early era of Ungol to an end, yet today its music stands as a controversial work with a distinct value of its own, where remnants of traditional sound clash with more straightforward and modern heavy metal direction, while its bleak atmosphere and apocalyptic themes maintain connections to the glory days; although the uneven flow of material and signs of compromise reveal a troubled recording process, such standout tracks as Join The Legion and the title trilogy prove that even during this turbulent period they managed to preserve some of its epic grandeur and fantasy literature-inspired ambition, making nine cuts worth exploring as a determined effort that occupies distinctive place in their discography; first time ever - official German black 180g vinyl edition comes with sound newly remastered by Patrick W. Engel from original master tapes, LP sleeve sized twelve page lyric booklet, also featuring extensive liner notes and tons of vintage images, and additional large poster