Anathema
Pentecost III

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Peaceville
Release date: 25/Jul/2025

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#24 in Doom Metal
#12100 in Rock

Style:

Doom Metal

Product No.:

2101416184

Details / Tracklist:

1. KINGDOM
2. MINE IS YOURS TO DROWN IN ( OURS IS THE NEW TRIBE )
3. WE, THE GODS
4. PENTECOST III
5. MEMENTO MORI
6. HORSES
7. 666 ( HIDDEN TRACK )

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Description:

"Pentecost III" is a CD release by the British band Anathema on the respected label Peaceville. Originally emerging from the early 1990s doom/death metal scene, this recording captures the band in a transitional phase where crushing heaviness meets sombre, atmospheric melodies and deeply emotional songwriting. Across its tracks, "Pentecost III" unfolds as a dark, immersive journey, characterized by slow, weighty riffs, melancholic harmonies and an oppressive yet strangely beautiful mood that will appeal to fans of atmospheric metal and early doom sounds. The production emphasizes organic instruments and a raw, honest sound that underlines the emotional intensity of the songs, making this CD a compelling document of a formative era for the band.

As a listening experience, "Pentecost III" is ideal for those who appreciate introspective, brooding music that balances aggression with melody. The songs move between bleak, heavy passages and more reflective, almost hypnotic sections, creating a cinematic flow that invites repeated listening. Lyrical themes revolve around despair, inner conflict and the search for meaning, which, combined with the dark musical textures, result in a powerful and cohesive whole. Packaged in CD format, this edition offers a convenient and durable way to (re)discover an important chapter in Anathema's early history.

Anathema, formed in Liverpool, is known for its evolution from doom/death metal pioneers into one of the key names in atmospheric and progressive rock/metal. Over the years, the band has earned international recognition for its emotional depth, dynamic songwriting and willingness to reinvent itself, building a devoted global fanbase and influencing a wide range of artists across the metal and rock spectrum. Releases from their early period, such as "Pentecost III", are particularly appreciated by listeners who value the raw, emotional core that would later blossom into their more expansive and progressive works.

The CD is released by Peaceville, a longstanding and highly influential independent label in the world of extreme and dark music. Since the late 1980s, Peaceville has been associated with genre-defining acts from doom, death, black and avant-garde metal, and is known for high-quality releases, carefully curated rosters and a strong commitment to artistic integrity. With "Pentecost III", Peaceville once again underlines its reputation as a home for forward-thinking, atmosphere-driven heavy music, offering fans a professionally produced and enduring edition of an important work in Anathema's catalogue.

Manufacturer No.:

2972543PEV

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