Pestilence - Spheres [VINYL]
Pestilence - Spheres [VINYL]
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The 4th album by Dutch Death Metal legends Pestilence gets a well deserved re-issue!
'Spheres', the fourth and final album by the original lineup of Dutch death metal legends Pestilence, is one of the most criminally
misunderstood and underrated albums in the history of (extreme) metal. Largely reviled at the time of release, the bad reaction
was demoralizing enough for mainman Patrick Mameli to split up the band and keep it on ice for around fifteen years. In the
typical fashion of idiot trendy music journalists and fickle metal listeners to not recognize something groundbreaking for what it
is until well after the fact, 'Spheres' has been given something of a critical re-appraisal the last few years. One could actually
claim it is a a direct source of inspiration for many progressive extreme(r) Metal band these days.
The early 90s was a time of enormous change in death metal. The basic formula wasn't cutting it anymore, and many bands
began to branch out into strange new territories. Death did it, Atheist did it too. so did Cynic, and of course, so did Pestilence.
1991's 'Testimony of the Ancients' had already displayed a noticeable shift in style for the band. The songwriting became much
more technical, and also more open to the use of textures and atmosphere. It was one of the most impressive albums of its era,
yet the change wasn't quite obvious enough to alienate hardcore death metal fans just yet.
Of course, 1993 was a prime year for groundbreaking death metal with albums such as Death's 'Individual Thought Patterns'
and Cynic's 'Focus' blowing minds left and right we imagine. Although 'Spheres' is not as stunningly intricate as either of those
albums are, it is arguably the most unusual. The actual songwriting is largely quite straightforward, with basic and easy to follow
layouts. The strangeness mainly comes from the bizarre riffing and Mameli's ever more demented soloing, and the guitar synths.
This should have been the album to take Pestilence over the horizon, but sadly it wasn't to be. The predictable reaction of a lot
of the band's fanbase saw to that. For many back then, Pestilence ended with 'Spheres', but this is an album that will give you
endless enjoyment if you are open to it.
All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.
Please note that all our DVDs are Region 2.
The 4th album by Dutch Death Metal legends Pestilence gets a well deserved re-issue!
'Spheres', the fourth and final album by the original lineup of Dutch death metal legends Pestilence, is one of the most criminally
misunderstood and underrated albums in the history of (extreme) metal. Largely reviled at the time of release, the bad reaction
was demoralizing enough for mainman Patrick Mameli to split up the band and keep it on ice for around fifteen years. In the
typical fashion of idiot trendy music journalists and fickle metal listeners to not recognize something groundbreaking for what it
is until well after the fact, 'Spheres' has been given something of a critical re-appraisal the last few years. One could actually
claim it is a a direct source of inspiration for many progressive extreme(r) Metal band these days.
The early 90s was a time of enormous change in death metal. The basic formula wasn't cutting it anymore, and many bands
began to branch out into strange new territories. Death did it, Atheist did it too. so did Cynic, and of course, so did Pestilence.
1991's 'Testimony of the Ancients' had already displayed a noticeable shift in style for the band. The songwriting became much
more technical, and also more open to the use of textures and atmosphere. It was one of the most impressive albums of its era,
yet the change wasn't quite obvious enough to alienate hardcore death metal fans just yet.
Of course, 1993 was a prime year for groundbreaking death metal with albums such as Death's 'Individual Thought Patterns'
and Cynic's 'Focus' blowing minds left and right we imagine. Although 'Spheres' is not as stunningly intricate as either of those
albums are, it is arguably the most unusual. The actual songwriting is largely quite straightforward, with basic and easy to follow
layouts. The strangeness mainly comes from the bizarre riffing and Mameli's ever more demented soloing, and the guitar synths.
This should have been the album to take Pestilence over the horizon, but sadly it wasn't to be. The predictable reaction of a lot
of the band's fanbase saw to that. For many back then, Pestilence ended with 'Spheres', but this is an album that will give you
endless enjoyment if you are open to it.
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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.The 4th album by Dutch Death Metal legends Pestilence gets a well deserved re-issue!'Spheres', the fourth and final album by the original lineup of Dutch death metal legends Pestilence, is one of the most criminallymisunderstood and underrated albums in the history of (extreme) metal. Largely reviled at the time of release, the bad reactionwas demoralizing enough for mainman Patrick Mameli to split up the band and keep it on ice for around fifteen years. In thetypical fashion of idiot trendy music journalists and fickle metal listeners to not recognize something groundbreaking for what itis until well after the fact, 'Spheres' has been given something of a critical re-appraisal the last few years. One could actuallyclaim it is a a direct source of inspiration for many progressive extreme(r) Metal band these days.The early 90s was a time of enormous change in death metal. The basic formula wasn't cutting it anymore, and many bandsbegan to branch out into strange new territories. Death did it, Atheist did it too. so did Cynic, and of course, so did Pestilence.1991's 'Testimony of the Ancients' had already displayed a noticeable shift in style for the band. The songwriting became muchmore technical, and also more open to the use of textures and atmosphere. It was one of the most impressive albums of its era,yet the change wasn't quite obvious enough to alienate hardcore death metal fans just yet.Of course, 1993 was a prime year for groundbreaking death metal with albums such as Death's 'Individual Thought Patterns'and Cynic's 'Focus' blowing minds left and right we imagine. Although 'Spheres' is not as stunningly intricate as either of thosealbums are, it is arguably the most unusual. The actual songwriting is largely quite straightforward, with basic and easy to followlayouts. The strangeness mainly comes from the bizarre riffing and Mameli's ever more demented soloing, and the guitar synths.This should have been the album to take Pestilence over the horizon, but sadly it wasn't to be. The predictable reaction of a lotof the band's fanbase saw to that. For many back then, Pestilence ended with 'Spheres', but this is an album that will give youendless enjoyment if you are open to it.
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- Product Type: Vinyl
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Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
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How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team or check out our FAQ’s. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!