Morbid Angel, the true forefathers of death metal music, triumphantly return with their ninth studio album Kingdoms Disdained. It finds legendary guitarist and founder Trey Azagthoth reigniting his creative alchemy with vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker to create a crushingly heavy and highly apocalyptic soundtrack for these increasingly dark times. Relentless and unrepentant Kingdoms Disdained abounds with sheer, brutal power, complex changes and a gloriously violent death metal underpinning, an album designed to confront fans and non-believers alike, with Tucker's lyrics destined to spark deep conversation on several angles of mysticism and darkness.
24-page full color booklet with all lyrics, stapled.
Standard jewel case with clear tray.
"Kingdoms Disdained" is a powerful return to form by the legendary death metal band Morbid Angel, released in CD format. This album marks a triumphant resurgence for the group, featuring crushing riffs, relentless drumming, and darkly atmospheric compositions that harken back to their classic sound while pushing boundaries with modern production. Morbid Angel has been at the forefront of extreme metal since their formation in 1983, influencing countless bands with landmark albums like "Altars of Madness," "Blessed Are the Sick," and "Covenant." Their technical prowess and innovative songwriting have earned them critical acclaim and a devoted global fanbase. The CD is produced by Silver Lining Music, an esteemed label known for supporting iconic artists across rock and metal genres. Silver Lining stands out for its commitment to quality releases and fostering creative freedom among its roster.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Distribution type
Physical media
Genre
Heavy Metal
Media type
CD
Number of optical discs
1 discs
Release date (DD/MM/YYYY)
30/11/2017
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Piles Of Little Arms
2 D.E.A.D
3 Garden Of Disdain
4 The Righteous Voice
5 Architect And Iconoclast
6 Paradigms Warped
7 The Pillars Crumbling
8 For No Master
9 Declaring New Law (Secret Hell) *
10 From The Hand Of Kings
11 The Fall Of Idols
I remember that in the year 2009, in a popular magazine about heavy music, I came across an article that dealt with the then worrying question: "Why is Morbid Angel so pulled with the release of the new album?" The article stated the idea that, in the modern world, it is very difficult for giants to surprise the audience with a huge stream of Death Metal waves of young animals. And I don’t know whether this idea was born by the author of the article or was pulled out of some interview with the group itself, but the facts before us: "Illud Divinum Insanus" was experimental, and most likely, it was called to replenish the legion of MA fans more young audience.
Alas, this experiment showed other results. It is obvious that the group has long lost its former glory, and the legion of fans has long grown old, flabby and does not want to hear anything industrial. And over time, it turned out that David Vincent doesn’t need all this Death Metal fuck, and in general he loves country music. I had to change my views on the world, industry and the composition of the group.
So, here is the ninth studio album, entitled "Kingdoms Disdained". What new has he brought to the world? Absolutely nothing. A typical Morbid Angel album, with a full set of schizophrenic solos, a bunch of beatings and rhythm changes, high-quality Death Metal vocals and other standard things that are typical for the group.
I do not want to say that this album is not needed. It is pleasant to listen to him, if you have enjoyed listening to these scoundrels before. For me, the main problem is a step back. This album was supposed to be released in the year 2005 or 2006, and everyone would be happy. Or had to continue the line of "Illud Divinum Insanus" in order to show that the group has eggs and its own view of the world. But in reality, we have a longplay that seems to many to be passable, especially since in the modern world it is very difficult to surprise the audience with a huge stream of Death Metal young animals.
With great pleasure I will listen to this album, purchase it in a collection for the full discography, and continue to follow the work of Morbid Angel. But every time I think about this release, I will ask myself: "And how would Kingdoms Disdained sound if the people liked" Illud Divinum Insanus ""?