DARKEST ERA To Release 'The Last Caress Of Light' In February
December 13, 2010DARKEST ERA, the heavy metal band based in Northern Ireland, has completed work on its new album, "The Last Caress Of Light", for a February 15, 2011 release (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records.
Commented vocalist Krum: "The album is a work of dark, stormy, epic heavy metal that we are proud to release upon the world. Chris Fielding did a fantastic job in capturing the Celtic atmosphere of our songs while bringing out our heavy metal influences from bands like Warlord. We are very excited about it."
Added guitarist Sarah Wieghell: "It has been an incredible experience recording our debut album for Metal Blade, the songs came out better than even we were expecting. I think we've made a really strong record to be proud of. I can't wait for people to hear it! "
"The Last Caress Of Light" track listing:
01. The Morrigan
02. An Ancient Fire Burns
03. Beneath The Frozen Sky
04. Heathen Burial
05. Visions of the Dawn
06. To Face The Black Tide
07. Poem To The Gael
08. The Last Caress Of Light Before The Dark
Comments the band on the artwork and album title: "The title is taken from the closing song on the album.
"There are a number of different themes running through the record; 'The Last Caress Of Light' represents the turning of the tide, the fragile line between hope and despair, and the battle of strength against weakness.
"The artwork was done highly renowned metal cover artist Paul McCarroll. He based the concept around the opening line of the opening song, and the image depicts the Morrigan in her transition between goddess of war and the serpent form she took when she attacked Cú Chulainn, the mythical Irish warrior.
"The story is allegorical of the other, more personal themes explored on the album.
"Paul did a great job in creating something which both compliments the conceptual vision for the album, and that looks totally killer!"
DARKEST ERA has a Europe-wide reputation for its intense, ferocious and engaging live performances, and an original sound which draws fans from the pagan, folk and true metal genres.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/darkestera.
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