In Life & in Death/Verden Og Fanden [CD]

Curse (Artist), Sykdom (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 11, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: CD
• Label: TDNE
• Run Time: 35 minutes
• ASIN: B000WL71WC
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #749,620 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

SYKDOM's half of this high-calibre split-album was recorded during the cold Winter months of early 2007 as an interim bridge between the previous album "Under Krigen" and the next full-length SYKDOM album. "Verden og Fanden" is a mesmerizing, epic, and powerful blend of the mid-paced atmosphere of the "Mjollnir" album and the aggressive, power-oriented triumph of "Under Krigen". Evocative, nostalgic, yet still remaining brutal, and definitely in the signature SYKDOM / MASSEMORD vein. Vocals and recording by Lord Hastur Warmachine. Highly-recommended to fans of KAMPFAR, EINHERJER, HELHEIM, MANEGARM, THRUDVANGAR, etc.! Icelandic Black Metal veterans CURSE's contribution to this split-CD features one very long song recorded during the "Slaughter of Stars" sessions; the continuation and conclusion of a track that appears on the previous full-length album as "In Life and in Death, Part I". On the surface, very similar in atmosphere to SYKDOM's previous releases (though unintentional, since CURSE's tracks were recorded long ago), CURSE's half of this split is also mesmerizing in a driving way-- progressive Nordic Metal for long sea-going voyages, or for general 'life-in-the-fastlane' journeys. Die-hard fans of CURSE might be surprised at the inclusion of a distinctly Icelandic style of Blackened 'Shoegazing' part in the middle of one of the song's movements that is light years beyond current NACHTMYSTIUM tangents. A successful 'experiment' of sorts, but good evidence of the dynamic creativity from the genius also directly associated with POTENTIAM, FORTID, WITHERED, and THULE! Hails to Eldur and Electric Horizon Records in Iceland! * TRACK-LIST: ~ SYKDOM "VERDEN OG FANDEN ~ 01. Verden (intro) 02. Doedsens Stillhet / The Mortal Quiet 03. Hvit Loegn / The Big Lie 04. Verden og Fanden / the World and the Devil 05. Stjernene / the Stars 06. Fanden (outro) ~ CURSE ~ 07. Part II 08. Part III 09. Part IV 10. Part V

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Metal Icelandic style, February 23, 2011

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This review is from: In Life & in Death/Verden Og Fanden (Audio CD)

This CD is among their best. Good metal done with the usual Curse style.

It has energy and "fire" due to Eldur and his creations.

With this split CD, Curse and Sykdom there are two different styles and they are both good.

This is a must for all Curse, Sykdom fans to add to the collection. If you are new to these bands, and love metal, then do check this one out...you'll be happy you did.