09. "Dominant ethos" Elysium (Eternity is high) Prologue (Millennium is elysium) Lethe (Forgetfulness) Acheron (Sorrow) Styx (Hate) Phelegethon (Fire)
10. "Cocytus (Lamentation)"
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Dirges Of Elyzium is an album by Incantation, released in 2022. The album is a speed/thrash/death metal CD. -
"Dirges Of Elysium (Limited Edition)" is a special CD edition of the 2014 full-length album by US death metal veterans Incantation, released by Listenable Records. This edition is aimed at collectors and genre connoisseurs who appreciate the band's trademark blend of cavernous atmosphere, crushing riffs and occult darkness. Across its tracks, the album delivers Incantation's characteristic mix of mid-tempo, doom-laden passages and frantic, blast-driven assaults, wrapped in a dense, organic production that emphasizes depth over polish. The compositions are built on twisted riff structures, murky yet powerful guitar tones, and John McEntee's deep, ritualistic growls, creating a suffocating, otherworldly soundscape true to the band's underground legacy. Lyrically and in mood, "Dirges Of Elysium" explores themes of death, spiritual decay and blasphemous transcendence, making it a compelling listen for fans of dark, uncompromising death metal. As a Limited Edition, this CD is ideal for dedicated fans looking for a more exclusive physical version--whether for its special packaging, limited print run or potential bonus content--offering a tangible, collectible counterpart to the album's grim sonic universe.
Incantation are one of the foundational names in American death metal, formed in the early 1990s and regarded as pioneers of a style that fuses brutal extremity with a suffocating, doom-influenced atmosphere. Over the decades, they have built a substantial discography of albums, EPs and splits that are frequently cited as cornerstones of the genre's darker and more esoteric wing. Their early releases in particular helped define the murky, cavernous sound that later inspired countless underground bands worldwide. Known for their unwavering dedication to an uncompromising aesthetic and for their intense live performances, Incantation have retained a loyal international fan base and a strong reputation within extreme metal circles. "Dirges Of Elysium" fits seamlessly into this legacy, showing a band that continues to refine its signature sound while remaining faithful to the raw spirit that made them influential.
Listenable Records is an established independent metal label based in Europe, known for its long-standing commitment to heavy and extreme music. Over many years, the label has worked with a broad spectrum of bands from across the metal landscape, helping to bring both underground and more widely recognized acts to an international audience. Listenable has earned a reputation among fans and artists for professional production standards, strong distribution networks and visually distinctive physical editions, especially on CD and vinyl. Their catalog is characterized by stylistic diversity within the metal genre--ranging from death and black metal to thrash, heavy and progressive sounds--yet always with a focus on authenticity and artistic integrity. By releasing "Dirges Of Elysium (Limited Edition)" on CD, Listenable Records underlines its dedication to high-quality physical formats and to working closely with influential bands like Incantation, ensuring that demanding listeners receive a well-crafted, collectible product.
"Dirges Of Elysium (Limited Edition)" thus represents a meeting of two respected names in extreme music: Incantation, as steadfast guardians of dark, atmospheric death metal, and Listenable Records, as a label with deep roots in the global metal underground. This limited CD is designed for listeners who value not just the music's intensity and depth, but also the experience of owning a carefully produced, physically tangible edition that does justice to the album's weighty, ominous character.
Après un Vanquish in Vengeance qui a montré que les vieux d'Incantation sont toujours capable de composer du Death Metal blasphématoire comme aux premières heures, Dirges Of Elysium enfonce le clou. Encore mieux que le précédent, Incantation reprend son trône haut la main. Une perle de DM de ces dernières années.
Metal
56.008
- Black Metal 3.563- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.938- Hardcore 2.422- Heavy Metal 32.012- New Metal 254- Power Metal 626- Rock Crossover 107- Thrash Metal 2.336Songwriter 3.440
Dirges Of Elysium (Limited Edition)
