{"product_id":"1861930","title":"Ophthalamia - A Journey Of Darkness [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE 1994 DEBUT ALBUM OF CULT SWEDISH BLACKENED MELODIC DOOM METAL, FEATURING MEMBERS OF ABRUPTUM \u0026amp; DISSECTION. PRESENTED ON MID-PRICE CD\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eCult Swedish band Opthalamia was formed in 1989 by Tony 'IT' Sarkka, mainly known for his dark band Abruptum, (which was signed to DSP, the label of ex-Mayhem guitarist Euronymous) \u0026amp; his heavy presence in the Scandinavian black metal scene in the late 80's \u0026amp; early 90's.\u003cp\u003eOpthalamia was a land of pure fantasy created by IT \u0026amp; the songs are connected to stories based around this fantasy world. The original vocalist of the band was All (also in Abruptum), but he was then replaced by Shadow (Jon Nodtveidt of classic death\/black metal band, Dissection). Shadow handled vocals on this album, the band's debut album, which was originally released in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough the band could be classified as black metal, there is much more to Opthalamia, with varied metal influences, tempo changes \u0026amp; melodic passages becoming progressively more prominent, helping to distinguish them from their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album was produced by the legendary Dan Swano (Opeth, Katatonia, etc) \u0026amp; Opthalamia at Unisound in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cry From The Halls Of Blood \/ Empire Of Lost Dreams ( 02:26 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter The Darkest Thoughts Of The Chosen \/ Agony's Silent Paradise ( 07:12 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJourney In Darkness \/ Entering The Forest ( 06:26 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShores Of Kaa-Ta-Nu \/ The Eternal Walk ( Part 2 ) ( 05:36 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Lonely Soul \/ Hymn To A Dream ( 00:50 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Child Of Light \/ Degradation Of Holyness ( 09:54 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastle Of No Repair \/ Lies From A Blackened Heart ( 05:06 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Is The Pain Called Sorrow \/ To The Memory Of Me ( 08:23 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Summon Thee, Oh Father \/ Death Embrace Me ( 01:56 )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54422445719937,"sku":"1861930","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0801056723925.jpg?v=1750681015","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1861930","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}