Dances of Death (And Other Walking Shadows)

by Mekong Delta

Dances of Death (And Other Walking Shadows) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Aaarrg
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 19:02
  • Community rating: 3.82/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by an incredibly ambitious nineteen-minute opening suite, the German progressive metal band delivered one of the most technically demanding thrash albums of the era. The classical adaptations, including a frenzied cover of Mussorgsky's 'Night on Bald Mountain', showcase their staggering instrumental proficiency.

Genres

Descriptors: technical, progressive, complex, melodic, virtuosic

Tracklist

  1. Dances of Death Part 1: Introduction (1:11)
  2. Dances of Death Part 2: Eruption (1:34)
  3. Dances of Death Part 3: Beyond the Gates (4:52)
  4. Dances of Death Part 4: Outburst (1:19)
  5. Dances of Death Part 5: Days of Betrayal (4:14)
  6. Dances of Death Part 6: Restless (0:53)
  7. Dances of Death Part 7: Sanctuary (3:00)
  8. Dances of Death Part 8: Finale (2:06)
  9. Transgressor (3:17)
  10. True Believers (5:25)
  11. Night On A Bare Mountain (10:20)

Credits

  • Mekong Delta - primary artist, arranged by [all songs arranged by]
  • Bj枚rn Eklund - band [mekong delta are], bass, acoustic guitar [ac. guitar], concept by [story conception], lyrics by, music by
  • Gordon Perkins - band [mekong delta are], drums
  • Uwe Baltrusch - band [mekong delta are], guitar [guitars]
  • Doug Lee - band [mekong delta are], vocals [voc.], concept by [story conception], lyrics by
  • Joachim Luetke - cover [coverartwork], artwork [coverartwork]
  • Modest Mussorgsky - music by

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