LP with 20-page 12\u0094 booklet, ltd 250 x classic black vinyl<\/p>\n
The Thuringian band, originally formed in 1993 under a different name and known as IMPENDING DOOM since 1995 \u0096 throughout its ten years of activity \u0096 gained recognition far beyond Germany\u0092s borders through its expertly crafted blend of various Metal styles as evidenced by its numerous releases \u0096 including three studio albums \u0096 as well as more than 200 concerts played at home and abroad.<\/p>\n
Although 25 years have already passed since the release of their third and final album, the interest in IMPENDING DOOM\u0092s legacy still seems undiminished.<\/p>\n
At long last, Darkness Shall Rise Productions has taken on this chapter of German Metal history in its tried-and-tested manner. No expense or effort has been spared in reissuing (almost) the entire body of IMPENDING DOOM\u0092s work \u0096 comprising the releases from the pre-album phase and the three albums, including bonus material.<\/p>\n
These definitive editions, crafted with great attention to detail, present the tracks with significantly improved sound quality whilst also leaving nothing to be desired in terms of layout and design ensuring that both long-standing fans and those who are only just discovering IMPENDING DOOM will be equally delighted.<\/p>\n
Their second album Signum of Hate \u0096 released only one year after its predecessor \u0096 represented a huge improvement over their debut \u0096 and not just in terms of sound.
\nWith tracks such as \u0093Demon-(Mon)Archy\u0094, \u0093Land of burning coffins\u0094 and \u0093Sumerian awakening\u0094 \u0096 which, as is typical of IMPENDING DOOM, defied clear categorisation due to their stylistic complexity \u0096 the band presented songs that, in their efficient conciseness, were highly catchy and had real staying power.<\/p>\n
Whilst keyboards featured to a not inconsiderable extent on earlier compositions, on Signum of Hate they have been reduced to a minimum and used only sparingly to enhance the atmosphere. Undoubtedly, the overall sound of the album is dominated by lightning-fast, Thrash-style guitar riffs with a high degree of recognisability.
\nOverall, the band opted for a more direct compositional approach that gets straight to the point; thus the album exhibits a significantly heightened level of intensity and aggression.<\/p>\n
Including tons of unseen pictures and a new interview with all band-members.
\nMastered and restored by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in March 2026. <\/p>\n
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\nDarkness Shall Rise Productions
\nLengenfelder Stra\u00dfe 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany
\ndarknessshallrise(at)gmx.de<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"