SORCERER: Classic Debut Album Remastered And Reissued

February 21, 2011

The self-titled debut album from Swedish epic doom metallers SORCERER was reissued on January 11 via Brainticket/Rockadrome Records. The newly remastered and repackaged CD — which originally came out in 1995 — features tracks from both of the band's infamous underground cassettes, including a stunning cover version of RAINBOW's all-time classic "Stargazer", plus an expanded 12-page booklet with lyrics and liner notes by SOLITUDE AETURNUS guitarist John Perez.

SORCERER emerged out of Sweden in the late 80s and was one of the very early bands to champion what is now known as "epic doom metal." Besides genre pioneers CANDLEMASS, groups like SOLITUDE AETURNUS, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT and SORCERER were among the few groups around representing this style of metal.

During its existence, SORCERER produced two self-financed cassette releases, both of which quickly became underground cult classics regularly hailed by metalheads as some of the finest of the era. After a few personnel changes, the group disintegrated in 1992 and since then some of the bandmembers went on to find some success with other groups. Bassist Johnny Hagel achieved greater success in TIAMAT and later SUNDOWN. Vocalist Anders Engberg has also made a name for himself with several other bands he has fronted, such as LION'S SHARE, TWILIGHT and, most recently, SECTION A.

In the fall of 2010, members of SORCERER were coaxed into reforming to play a one-off gig at the Hammer Of Doom festival in Germany alongside groups like SOLITUDE AETURNUS, IRON MAN and GHOST. They were so well received and clearly one of the highlights of the festival that notions of reforming on a more permanent basis were floated in the air.

SORCERER is currently working on new material and has been booked to appear at the Greek metal festival Up The Hammers IV in the spring.

"Sorcerer" track listing:

01. Premonition
02. The Sorcerer
03. Northern Seas
04. Queen in Black
05. Inquisition
06. Wisdom
07. Stargazer
08. At Dawn
09. Anno 1503
10. Born With Fear
11. Dark Ages
12. Far Beyond
13. The Battle
14. Visions

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