1: All The $ In The World (03:28) 2: Cold As Ice (03:45) 3: ='s (Private Libertine) (03:33) 4: House Of A Thousand Lies (04:18) 5: The Great Theatricality (04:03) 6: All Humans Must Be Destroyed (03:50) 7: In A Grave (Specter) (04:59) 8: Soon Enough (03:56) 9: That Kind Of Magic (Confessions Of A Supermodel) (03:30) 10: Do You Really? (04:24) 11: The Inconsolable (04:55) 12: Wrong Everything (03:59) 13: Pop The Smoke (03:25) 14: Digging My Own Grave (04:38)
Description:
"Caught In The Throes" is a CD release by SKOLD, presented by the renowned label Metropolis Records. This industrial and dark electronic album showcases Skold's signature blend of hard-edged guitar riffs, dense electronic textures and brooding, melodic vocals. The tracks move between powerful mid-tempo anthems, atmospheric soundscapes and rhythm-driven club pieces, creating a cohesive journey through a dystopian sonic world that is both aggressive and meticulously crafted. Each song is built on razor-sharp production, detailed layering and a clear sense of dynamics, making the CD as suitable for focused listening on headphones as it is for loud, immersive playback on a full sound system. Lyrically, "Caught In The Throes" orbits around themes of inner conflict, control, desire, decay and self-assertion, reflecting Skold's characteristic mix of cold detachment and emotional intensity.
As a physical CD edition, this release is aimed at collectors and fans who still value the tactile experience of music: the disc, artwork and liner notes turn the album into an object you can return to, rather than just a stream. The sequence of tracks is carefully arranged, creating a narrative arc that invites you to listen from start to finish. Metropolis ensures a high production standard, so listeners can expect clear, powerful sound and a professionally produced package that fits seamlessly into any collection of industrial, electronic or dark alternative music.
Skold is the project of Swedish musician and producer Tim Sköld, a respected figure in the industrial and dark rock scene. Over his career he has become known for his distinctive hybrid of metallic guitars, electronic beats and a dark, cinematic atmosphere. Beyond his solo work as SKOLD, he has been active as a songwriter, producer and collaborator in various high-profile contexts, which has cemented his reputation as an influential creative force within this genre. His characteristic vocal delivery and his ability to weave memorable hooks into abrasive, mechanical soundscapes have earned him a loyal international fanbase.
Metropolis Records is one of the key labels for industrial, EBM, darkwave and related underground electronic styles. Based in North America, the company has spent decades building a roster that includes some of the most important and innovative names in dark alternative music. The label is known for carefully curated releases, consistent quality control, and long-term support of its artists, often helping them reach audiences worldwide through physical editions, digital releases and tours. With "Caught In The Throes", Metropolis once again underlines its position as a go-to address for fans seeking forward-thinking, dark electronic and industrial sounds presented in a high-quality CD format.
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