Blacken the Angel
by Agathodaimon
- Type: Album
- Released: 25 August 1998
- Label: Nuclear Blast
- Country: Germany
- Length: 1:00:59
Artists on this release: Vampallens, Sathonys, Markus Staiger, Matthias Rodig, Akaias, Gerhard Magin, Hyperion, Marko Thomas
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The debut full-length album from the German group, 'Blacken the Angel' was pivotal in establishing their signature sound. Due to the temporary departure of vocalist Vlad Dracul, the album's vocals were handled by guest singer Akaias, who would later become a full-time member. The record is celebrated for its potent combination of aggressive black metal riffing, lush keyboard arrangements, and a pervasive vampiric, gothic atmosphere.
Genres
Descriptors: Symphonic, Melodic, Vampiric, Atmospheric
Tracklist
- Tristetea Vehementa (8:11)
- Banner of Blasphemy (5:47)
- Near Dark (15:37)
- Ill of Imaginary Guilt (4:19)
- Die Nacht des Unwesens (3:40)
- Contemplation Song (2:25)
- Sfintit Cu Roua Suferintii (4:44)
- Stingher / Alone (4:26)
- After Dark (4:26)
- Ribbons / Requiem (7:20)
Credits
- Agathodaimon - primary artist, composed by [music], producer
- Andy Siry - a&r
- Marko Thomas - bass
- Sander Nebeling - cover [artwork]
- Matthias Rodig - drums
- Markus Staiger - executive-producer
- Hyperion - guitar
- Sathonys - guitar, translated by [lyrics]
- Vampallens - keyboards
- Vlad Dracul - lyrics by, written by [nemuritor si rece], translated by [lyrics]
- Black Daimon Promotion - management
- Gerald Axelrod - photography by [all other pics by]
- Barbara Stiller - photography by [bandpic by]
- Gerhard Magin - producer
- Akaias - vocals
- Ophelia - vocals [female]