"Eastern Darkness" is a compelling CD release by the avant-garde black metal band Sigh, brought to you by Peaceville Records. This collection showcases rare and early material from one of Japan?s most innovative extreme metal acts. Spanning demos, EP tracks, and unreleased gems recorded between 1990 and 1995, "Eastern Darkness" offers listeners an immersive journey through Sigh's formative years?blending raw black metal with experimental touches that would later define their sound. The album captures the band's evolution from primitive aggression to genre-defying creativity.
Sigh was formed in Tokyo in 1989 and quickly gained recognition for their unique fusion of black metal with elements of classical music, jazz, electronic sounds, and progressive rock. Their debut album "Scorn Defeat," released on Deathlike Silence Productions (the label founded by Euronymous of Mayhem), established them as pioneers outside the Western scene. Over three decades, Sigh has built a cult following worldwide thanks to albums like "Imaginary Sonicscape" and "Heir to Despair," earning critical acclaim for pushing musical boundaries.
Peaceville Records is renowned within the heavy music community for its commitment to quality releases across doom, death, gothic, and black metal genres. Founded in England during the late 1980s, Peaceville has been home to legendary bands such as My Dying Bride, Katatonia, Darkthrone, Paradise Lost?and now continues its tradition of supporting groundbreaking artists like Sigh.