EDGE OF SANITY

Release Year: 1996
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: innovative epic progressive death metal

counting the sixth year of existence, unique Scandinavian entity has reached its definite culmination: not satisfied with standard albums anymore, they have set a new crazy idea - to record fourty minute long one-track concept album, and that was completely unheard in death metal world at that time, but band mastermind Dan Swanö was of course inspired by prog-rock heroes of the past; it has turned into one of the most interesting achievements in progressive death metal history, developing catchy driving foundation, epic subtlety and consistent musical themes, equal parts sprawling, intricate and downright heavyweight, paying tribute to the early nineties tradition as well, captivating critics and listeners with its coherent flow and mesmerizing atmosphere; recent edition comes with authentic design and cover artwork by Duncan Storr, famous for Skyclad visuals