NIGHTRAGE Release Vengeance Descending; Complete Details Revealed
November 20, 2010, 14 years ago
NIGHTRAGE released their much lauded albums Sweet Vengeance (2003) and Descent Into Chaos (2005) on Century Media Records.
Now, on Vengeance Descending fans have the chance to discover these albums on one two-CD including detailed liner notes by Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES), Marios Iliopoulos, Fredrik Nordström (DREAM EVIL, AT THE GATES, IN FLAMES, DARK TRANQUILLITY) and Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND), as well as new artwork by Gustavo Sazes (ARCH ENEMY, THE CROWN, Firewind, Dream Evil and more). Also, exclusive to this release is a previously unreleased track named 'Gallant Deeds' featuring lead vocals by Mikael Stanne from Dark Tranquillity.
Stanne comments: “A long time ago my friend Marios asked me to sing on one of his songs for the next Nightrage album. Being a fan of his work and Nightrage I of course agreed. The song was very different and very cool. So I was happy to do it. It didn't fit on the album though so this is the very first time you guys get to hear it. Hope you like it!”
Formed in 2000 by mastermind Marios Iliopoulos after the demise of Exhumation, Nightrage became one of the most sensational melodic death metal outfits after the millennium. Not only because of Iliopoulos’ creative skills, but also because of a legendary line-up that easily deserves being labeled a melodic death metal fan’s wet dream come true:
Both albums featured Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates) on vocals and renowned guitarist Gus G. (Firewind, Ozzy Osbourne) whereas guest musicians included Tom S. Englund (EVEREGREY), Fredrik Nordström (Dream Evil), Per M. Jensen (THE HAUNTED), Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity) and many more.
Lindberg states: “When I listen to these albums again today – I still sense this honesty, this sincere dedication that these songs portray – it was easy for me to feel creative in this atmosphere and great fun, too. It’s one of my proudest moments when I sum up my career.”
Vengeance Descending Release Dates:
Germany/Austria/Switzerland: out now
UK/Benelux/France/Denmark/Norway/Portugal/rest of Europe: Monday, November 22
Spain/Italy: Tuesday, November 23
Sweden/Finland/Hungary: Wednesday, November 24
Vengeance Descending tracklisting:
CD1 (Sweet Vengeance):
'The Tremor'
'The Glow of the Setting Sun'
'Hero'
'Elusive Emotion'
'Gloomy Daydreams'
'Macabre Apparition'
'In My Heart'
'Ethereal'
'Circle Of Pain'
'At The Ends Of The Earth'
'The Howls Of The Wolves'
'Gloomy Daydreams' (Extended Demo Version) *
* Japanese bonus track of “Sweet Vengeance”
CD2 (Descent Into Chaos):
'Being Nothing'
'Phantasma'
'Poems'
'Descent into Chaos'
'Frozen'
'Drug'
'Silent Solitude'
'Omen'
'Release'
'Solus'
'Jubilant Cry'
'Reality Vs. Truth'
' Black Skies' *
'Gallant Deeds' **
* Japanese bonus track of Descent Into Chaos
** Previously unreleased, featuring Mikael Stanne on vocals
For more info visit Nightrage.com.