Today in 1997 Christ Agony released the album darkside
Morąg (early), Olsztyn (later),Poland Melodic Black Metal
Status:Active
Years active:1990-2005, 2005-2007 (as Union), 2007-present
Christ Agony is one of Poland's cult underground extreme metal bands, having formed in 1990 by guitarist/vocalist Cezar. Cezar has been the one mainstay in the band, the lineups frequently changing over the years. Reviewed here are two mid-period albums, 1995's Moonlight Act III and its successor, Darkside, released in 1997. The band is broadly in the black metal camp, though their style isn't quite the traditional black metal style, instead borrowing more from traditional metal riffing, with an epic, drawn-out songwriting style. Moonlight is the more conventional of the two albums, as Darkside is much more experimental, with industrial touches, a more somber, melancholic feel (in places), and some clean singing. On the strength of these two albums, Christ Agony hasn't quite reached must-hear status, but their somewhat original style is commendable, and that alone makes them an interesting listen.
Hammerheart Records
Cezar Vocals, Guitars
Maciej "Gilan" Liszewski Drums, Percussion
Mauser Bass
Guest/Session
Marcin Rumiński Flute
Yogi Vocals (backing)
Doc (R.I.P. 2005) Drums (additional)
1. The Triangle (Prayer, Sonet, Throne) 06:06
2. Heredity 05:14
3. Dark Beauty 02:28
4. Kingdom of Abyss 04:23
5. My Spirit Seal (Dream Version) 03:07
6. Dark Poem 02:22
7. Dark Goddes 03:59
8. Darkside (Eternal, Beauteous Death) 05:45
9. The Key 03:21
10. My Spirit Seal (Blood Version) 03:15
40:00
Recorded at Selani Studio / Olsztyn, 7.08 - 10.08 & 4.10 - 14.10 of 1996.
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