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First, I cannot name another band that would sound exactly the same as \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have a truly unique sound. Second, the atmosphere of this record is almost unmatched in metal, with maybe the exceptions of The Crimson Idol and Operation Mindcrime. And third, the atmosphere is not only impressive, it is downright scary. One of my friends said it best once: “I sweat every time I listen to this record”. Gloomy and murderously dark music has never sounded better than Dreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                      Aleksie @ MetalReviews.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe riffs are towering monoliths of pain and brutality in the most epic classic mix ever plus the solos and leads are a taste blend of both atonal and melodic sensibilities with some masterful phrasing from one of the most underrated guitar gods out there. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                          Metal-Archives Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dark atmosphere this album creates makes it a unique entry into the field of concept albums. There is a bleak and tortured aura that is beautifully woven into every track. The standard of quality and consistency is upheld here more thoroughly than on any other Nevermore album, which is what makes it their best work as a whole. Add to that the greatest performance by Warrel Dane and you have an outstanding album.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                        MetalCrypt.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe greatest aspect of this ambitious recording may not be the concept, rather the magnificent musical palette of colorful heavy metal here painted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e               Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have followed Nevermore, you will know this album is as dark as a desert blackout.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e, originally released in 1999, is essential metal on several levels. 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The highlight of this one is how effortlessly Warrel hit the high note at the end.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e is the epitome of a well-crafted conceptual masterpiece from the technical metal genre.  There are several other bands who have pulled this off, but none with as much darkness, well-crafted songs, and consistent passion. An inadmissible  album for any metal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Colwell of Bombworks Sound provides an elite 2022 remaster, and every CD comes with a foil-stamped limited edition collector card. This jewel case release comes with an expanded 16-page booklet - to the delight of true collectors. Heavy Metal this masterful comes around a few times a decade if we are lucky. One of those treasures is here again, and we recommend being first in line to grab it, The 2022 Brutal Planet Records reissue takes all the magic of the original release and gives fans even more!  \u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e takes special to entirely new levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Ophidian 0:47\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Beyond Within 5:12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. The Death Of Passion 4:10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. I Am The Dog 4:13\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Dreaming Neon Black 6:26\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. Deconstruction 6:40\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. The Fault Of The Flesh 4:55\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. The Lotus Eaters 4:26\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. Poison Godmachine 4:34\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. 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This is the first Nevermore album to consistently feature the technical metal sound the band became prominently known for. Their two prior releases had heavy technical elements but also branched into industrial and some grunge. This album makes a clean cut from the then-current sound that dominated the 90s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondly, the band added former Forbidden guitarist Tim Calvert to the line-up, lending the band even more edge and guitar harmony possibilities. Jeff Loomis certainly proves he can wield a wicked axe but this takes the crushing maelstrom of melodic thrash to a new arena. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso noteworthy is the fact this is a brilliant conceptual album. Vocalist Warrel Dane (RIP) lost his long time girlfriend to a religious cult in Seattle, and later she went missing. Dane had nightmares of her drowning, hence the album content\/cover art. Dane had some distance from losing her before recording this. Nonetheless this is a painful narration of a tormented man deteriorating into insanity and self-harm. In the truth is stranger than fiction category, four years after this album surfaced, it became news that Dane’s then girlfriend was murdered by the so-called ‘Truck Stop Killer’ in 1990. However, her body was not identified until 2003, four years after this album was made. You can not make this shit up!     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphidian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e starts off with the spoken line, “Ask the darkness…It’s been waiting for you.” Following is a beeping heart monitor machine which then flat-lines, foreshadowing the end. The album’s narrative finds a broken and tortured man taking his own life thirty-four seconds in. There is no silver lining here, folks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Death of Passion\u003c\/em\u003e start the album furious and crushing like a wrecking ball on warp speed. The story is set with equal portions despair and concernment. “\u003cem\u003eTension, delirium, growing everyday…Welcome to the fall\u003c\/em\u003e” and “\u003cem\u003eI’m confusion and contempt, I am the void, You are the emptiness of black tomorrow, I feel so hollow.\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Am The Dog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an absolute tempest of melodious aggression. \u003cem\u003e“She was born in the year of the dog…Every night the dream is the same.” \u003c\/em\u003eOur protagonist is having reoccurring nightmares and is slowly eroding into insanity with his loss.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, the title track is a song of lament, beginning with a chorus of acoustic guitars. Vocalist Christine Rhoades adds a short appearance as the protagonist’s lost lover, beckoning him to meet her in his reoccurring drowning dreams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeconstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is another brooding ballad which evolves into groove-laden thrash. “\u003cem\u003eThe fallen that dreams suicide, Takes the needle, instead of the gun, The victim who self crucifies can’t realize, Christ is a weapon that chisels at our lives.\u003c\/em\u003e” What does one do when the one whom they love has been brainwashed? Warrel finds it necessary to deconstruct, a death to any god who would poison his lost lover. The guitar work on this track is stunning, even with Flamenco laid down mid way through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fault of the Flesh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003espirals further down into nihilism and despair with infectious thrash riffs. “\u003cem\u003eWe are but flesh and flesh is the weakness, We’re just spinning in this useless hole in time, On our way into the black unknown.\u003c\/em\u003e” The chorus structure reminds me of the layered guitar harmonies of Big Wreck in their heavier moments.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater,\u003cem\u003e Poison Godmachine p\u003c\/em\u003eicks up the pace with rhythmic thrash. Religious TV media is addressed: “\u003cem\u003eIn subtlety we obey through ink and broadcast wave, The doubts and fears that shadow media decay, Deprogram this affliction and the Cathode ray unclean, I am the last nail, the empty soulless screen….” \u003c\/em\u003eWarrel not only wants it exposed; he wants it wrapped around his axels.     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenotaph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a goth-drenched metallic half-ballad that twists and turns. The tormented character realizes he is a slave to his dreams and attempts to build a cenotaph for his lost-lover. \u003cem\u003eNo More Will \u003c\/em\u003eis bleak and dismal, peak playing with both vocals and guitars screaming. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnding with\u003cem\u003e Forever, \u003c\/em\u003ethis short subdued piece is the protagonist’s confession that he will be forever haunted by his lost lover, neon black being the re-occurrence of the drowning pool nightmares. “\u003cem\u003eI know you’re dreaming, I know you’re at peace, I’ll meet you in the dreamtime, Whenever you call me I’ll go under, I’ll swim through you.” \u003c\/em\u003eDisturbing and tragic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Bites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an added bonus track for this Gold Disc Edition. It’s a Judas Priest cover that was originally a bonus track on the reissue of \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Ecstasy, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich is apparent by its industrial drum sound. The highlight here is how effortlessly Warrel hit the high note at the end.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the epitome of a well-crafted conceptual masterpiece from the technical metal genre.  There are several other bands who have pulled this off, but none with as much darkness, well-crafted songs, and consistent passion. An inadmissible  album for any metal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--Doug Peterson, Down The Line zine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDreaming Neon Black REVIEW by Dr Jonathan Swank of HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevermore doesn’t cease to amaze with their new release, a concept piece loosely based on both a dream and reality. Many will think that Dane is completely insane or on drugs after listening to this, but we know that the latter isn’t true because of his stance against those who choose to let drugs control their lives. However, after listening to this one could wonder if Dane is really grounded in reality. The greatest aspect of this ambitious recording may not be the concept, rather the magnificent musical palette of colorful heavy metal here painted. Stepping the production quality up just a notch from the excellent \u003cem\u003ePolitics\u003c\/em\u003e, the low end here really stands out, which gives the music a dark and foreboding quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Dane comes to the forefront here, making this his best vocal performance to date – sounding like a fusion of Geoff Tate and James Hetfield. With each release he continues to develop his own unique timbre and style. Instead of screaming at the top of his register, he really focuses on the lower end, which again gives this a darker, more gothic quality. One cannot help but listen to the chorus in the title track and be reminded of Type O Negative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, Jeff Loomis and Tim Calvert create some incredibly heavy yet melodic riffs and twisted solos, but the approach is less thrash oriented than \u003cem\u003ePolitics\u003c\/em\u003e and there is a sense that finesse was more important in the songwriting this time around. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNEVERMORE - THIS GODLESS ENDEAVOR (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2022, Brutal Planet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2005 classic that's been officially licensed from Century Media \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 16-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore Nevermore Warrel Dane had a band name \"Sanctuary\" in 1990 with 2 albums \"Refuge Denied\" and \"Into the Mirror Black\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESTAMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEATH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) lays down a solo on the minute-and-a-half instrumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Holocaust of Thought\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived 9 out of 10 review from Blabbermouth.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS GODLESS ENDEAVOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This Godless Endeavor\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e may just be the most complete and musically accomplished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e album to date....anyone that's heard the last few \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e albums knows that the riffing is monumental and the soloing will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. If it's shredding you seek, look no further than the monster soloing on \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Psalm of Lydia\"\u003c\/b\u003e; the words \"holy\" and \"shit\" are sure to roll off your tongue.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                      Scott Alisoglu @ BLABBERMOUTH REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e indeed stands out of this sea of metal like a lightning rod with a storm approaching. A beacon that many other bands undoubtedly used for their bearings on today’s modern offerings. Nevermore created a haunting atmosphere of almost pagan proportions. An underlying menace that will finally get to you once you progress into its murky depths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                         ROCKMUSICRAIDER.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2005, This has been a favorite of mine. I see no flaws or imperfections. If you like heavy, progressive, melodic, intense, forceful and driving music with virtuoso performances, Then this is for you. I have not tired of this album for over 3 years, and will never do so. Utter ..... Perfection. 10 out of 10 Rating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                        GUITARMASTERCLASS.NET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile some may debate which Nevermore album is best, Godless is really the most mature, the most immersive, the most diverse, and certainly one of the most commanding and the songs have stood up well over the time span since this was originally released in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                               Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne listen to the 2005 magnum opus, \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor and you'll discover \u003c\/em\u003ethe classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e dark melodies are everywhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eFinal Product,\" \"Born,\" \"Bittersweet Feast,\" and \"Medicated Nation\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e overflow with vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e songwriting, all conveying that unexplainable feeling of sorrow, even despondency, characteristic of an album like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Spin this one a few times and you'll be hooked, no question about it.  Seattle's Nevermore continue to prove that it is one of the best bands from the United States. Warrel Dane, Jeff Loomis and producer Andy Sneap have created a masterpiece that was one of the best releases overall in 2005 and still is today. Nevermore also added a second guitarist with Steve Smyth to support the solo master, Jeff Loomis. Warrel Dane's vocals continue to soar, along with the band's songwriting abilities. Every track on this album seems independent and special in its own way, while still supporting a common theme. \"This Godless Endeavor\" is kind of a prophecy--a harrowing portrayal of a dark future. With a towering wall of sound and the desperate, plaintive vocals of Warrel Dane, Nevermore laments the ills of American culture in powerful pieces like \"Born,\" \"Final Product,\" \"Bittersweet Feast,\" and \"Medicated Nation.\" They mold their distress into personal messages, as in \"My Acid Words\" and \"Sell My Heart For Stones.\" They compose mysterious stories such as \"Sentient 6\" and \"The Psalm of Lydia.\" But it all traces back to a common view of where we are today, and where we may end up tomorrow. This album does not necessarily lend itself to your understanding on the first listen. But that's part of what makes it special. \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e is arguably the greatest heavy metal release of 2005, if not an instant heavy metal classic. With an open mind and a little patience, you stand a good chance of finding the same beauty that we at Brutal Planet Records and many other metal fans have found in this CD.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Colwell of Bombworks Sound provides an elite 2022 remaster, and every CD comes with a foil-stamped limited edition collector card. This jewel case release comes with an expanded 16-page booklet - to the delight of true collectors. Heavy Metal this masterful comes around a few times a decade if we are lucky.  One of those treasures is here again, and we recommend being first in line to grab it, The 2022 Brutal Planet Records reissue takes all the magic of the original release and gives fans even more!  \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes special to entirely new levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBorn 5:05\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinal Product 4:21\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy Acid Words 5:41\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBittersweet Feast 5:01\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSentient 6 6:58\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Holocaust Of Thought 1:27\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedicated Nation 4:01\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSell My Heart For Stones 5:18\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Psalm Of Lydia 4:16\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Future Uncertain 6:07\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Godless Endeavor 8:55\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zed6LejfawE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Godless Endeavor by - Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of true metal will be able to rejoice because \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely well thought-out, well produced (sonically the best to date) slab of progressive thrash metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the thrashy opener “Born” to the progressive and epic and mind-boggling title track there is not a dull moment, with only a slight instrumental interlude on track 7 which serves to give the listener a proverbial “chance to take a breath.” I would say that this music represents a great mixture of the aggressive sounds from \u003cem\u003ePolitics of Ecstasy\u003c\/em\u003e with the clever choruses and songwriting from \u003cem\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World\u003c\/em\u003e. In other words, this may actually be the band’s best work to date because it draws from everything they have done in the past, everything they have learned and perfected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDane’s vocals are perfect this time around – sublime melody with aggression. Like most of this band’s material, the songs are not immediately appealing, but after several spins the musical hooks of technical and artistic brilliance sink in and never let go. It is really neat to see the contribution of new guitarist Steve Smyth on several of these songs like “Bittersweet Feast,” a song that uses layered vocals, “A Future Uncertain,” with its incredibly important message “don’t waste your life on worthless hate and contradiction” and the somber semi-ballad “Sell My Heart For Stones.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile all this stuff is breathtaking, “Sentient 6,” which could easily serve as the metal banner song for the \u003cem\u003eMatrix\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, is just jaw-dropping both conceptually in lyrical content and musically in the hauntingly powerful trademark Nevermore way. In the spirit of “Narcosynthesis,” the band once again visits issues of substance abuse, both recreationally and medicinally in a weak-minded society with “Medicated Nation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA song like “Psalm of Lydia” is just so completely satisfying in a world where metal has become so sterile, generic and void of raw talent and artistic expression. In fact, the last 3 tracks really showcase the progressive metal side of this band in a way we have not heard before. The use of dynamic contrast here is brilliant, especially on the title track where Nevermore have expanded their sound immensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile some may debate which Nevermore album is best, Godless is really the most mature, the most immersive, the most diverse, and certainly one of the most commanding and the songs have stood up well over the time span since this was originally released in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOWN THE LINE ZINE REVIEWS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNevermore – This Godless Endeavor (Gold Disc Edition, 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEast of Eden\u003c\/em\u003e, John Steinbeck penned, “There is more beauty in truth even if it is dreadful beauty.” Nevermore’s \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e exonerates such dreadful beauty. Whether Steinbeck would have ever gravitated towards metal had he been located in Seattle in the late ‘90s we will never know. But Steinbeck and vocalist Warrel Dane would have found much infinity in their disillusionment of society, their uncertainty of the future, and a common distrust for earthly powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis album is the follow up to the brilliant \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality. \u003c\/em\u003eStylistically,\u003cem\u003e Godless\u003c\/em\u003e shares more in common with \u003cem\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World \u003c\/em\u003efrom fives years prior. Andy Sneap, the man overseeing bands like Killswitch Engage and Opeth, as well as rescuing Nevermore’s prior album, was brought in again for his production expertise. The outcome is nothing short of epic. \u003cem\u003eGodless\u003c\/em\u003e is comparable to fine vintage wine; at first it may not grab you, but it will grow on you over time and ensue a lasting and satisfying aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevermore had the reputation of being Spinal Tap-esque when it came to holding down a second guitarist. This album broke that pattern in locating Steve Smyth of Dragonlord, Vicious Rumors and Testament fame as their permanent second guitarist. Not only does Smyth compliment the masterful Jeff Loomis in guitar shredding, he takes the compositions to new levels. The solid rhythm combination of bassist Jim Sheppard and drummer Van Williams is unprecedented on this album, especially after touring together for over a decade. Warrel Dane is at the top of his voice game here, bewailing how the world he saw is “swim (ing) the silent seas of sanity gone.” Herein lays the dreadful beauty of Steinbeck’s worldview as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening track \u003cem\u003eBorn \u003c\/em\u003esets a high bar with sonic clarity and melodic death metal tones. The addition of guitarist Smyth is significant on the layered dark melodies. Dane’s lamented singing is harmonically majestic. \u003cem\u003eFinal Product\u003c\/em\u003e continues the bludgeoning with Loomis throwing down some gorgeous soloing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Acid Words\u003c\/em\u003e never lets its foot off the acceleration for a second. It’s both grinding and melodic and touches on  bereavement for the apathy of humanity, another unintentional nod to Steinbeck. \u003cem\u003e Bittersweet Feast\u003c\/em\u003e brings down the doom with a wall of guitar. Dane’s vocals are impassioned: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe sheep march to the fire and wait to host the flies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir greedy little maggots clean the wounds with pride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is your final warning, a war on free will is coming\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSentient 6\u003c\/em\u003e commences as a cabbalistic ballad with lurid piano accents that prowess toward harmonic flourishes, and finally go ballistic with a whirlwind of guitars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, \u003cem\u003eMedicated Nation\u003c\/em\u003e continues the mayhem with driving bass and intricate, doom-inspired riffs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Holocaust of Thought\u003c\/em\u003e is a goth-infused instrumental, tempo diminished, featuring guest James Murphy (Testament, Death) extrapolating neo-classical magic. It segues elegantly into \u003cem\u003eSell My Heart For Stone, \u003c\/em\u003ea melancholic ballad that evolves with a colossal arrangement. \u003cem\u003eThe Psalm of Lydia\u003c\/em\u003e, once again, raises the benchmark with insanely thick prodigious soloing. Absolute thrash brilliance! There are even subtleties of acoustic guitar thrown in for compositional fluidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening section of \u003cem\u003eA Future Uncertain\u003c\/em\u003e is dream-like in its guitar interludes and vocal harmonies. A quarter of the way through, it escalates into rage and mayhem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the title track is the magnum opus of this project, if not Nevermore’s music repertoire. It starts off subtle, picks up speed, and then ascends into imaginative intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWe contemplate oblivion as we resonate our dissonance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn godless random interpretation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe universe still expands, mankind still can’t understand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to define you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo hide your face and watch us exterminate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOurselves over you\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWelcome to the end my friend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sky has opened\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Nevermore. 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Lots of shredding leads and other wild and fast riff changes can be found on almost every track. The band has maintained their trademark killer heavy but very abstract sound and Warrel Dane's performance is as good if not better than ever. I love his very charismatic scowl and prophetic vocal delivery that just seems to cut right through the band's wall of sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                        METALREVIEWS.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Enemies Of Reality\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an astounding assault on the ears — a cavalcade of downtuned guitars and oppressive rhythms. It can be \"modern\" in its pummeling attack (the rapid fire opening title track) without losing the notion of several classic metal formulas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                        BLABBERMOUTH.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore continues to produce quality metal time and time again. \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e might be their best yet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                          SEA OF TRANQUILITY.COM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevermore continued to craft their unique and aggressive blend of progressive thrash metal with \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                  Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2003 collection of metal madness from the rulers of modern progressive thrash Nevermore continues the trend of brutal yet melodic chaos started on \u003cem\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World\u003c\/em\u003e back in 2000. This band was always super-heavy, but in the last few releases offered an intelligent sense of atmosphere and melody that started seeping into the music, and the nine tracks on \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e shows the band maturing as songwriters, throwing in tons of brutally heavy riffs, complex arrangements, and catchy vocal passages.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Colwell of Bombworks Sound provides at elite 2022 remaster, and every CD comes with a foil-stamped limited edition collector card. This jewel case release comes with an expanded 16-page booklet - to the delight of true collectors. Metal this masterful comes around a few times a decade if we are lucky.  one of those treasures is here again, and we recommend being first in line to grab it, The 2022 Brutal Planet Records reissue takes all the magic of the original release and gives fans ever more!  \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes special to entirely new levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnemies Of Reality 5:11\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmbivalent 4:12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNever Purify 4:03\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTomorrow Turned Into Yesterday 4:35\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI, Voyager 5:48\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreate The Infinite 3:38\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWho Decides 4:15\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNoumenon 4:37\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Awakening 4:30\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Doug Peterson, \u003ci\u003eDown The Line\u003c\/i\u003e zine REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNevermore – Enemies of Reality (2022 Gold Disc Edition) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt goes without saying Nevermore never did any mediocre work…Ever! This album reflects a seasoned metal band fulfilling its last album obligation with Century Media, had their budget slashed, and then were handed off to producer Kelly Gray, who worked on bands like Candlebox, on their ball-less budget. The band was stuck in studio purgatory for a year, which made for a metal cocktail that was both shaken \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e stirred. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe way Kelly Graves recorded was first tracking the whole band playing the music and then Warrel laying down his vocal goods on top. There are many bands for which this approach would work wonders for, but it sure as shit did not work well on the original mix of this album. The drums were buried and the vocals overbearing. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNEVERMORE - DREAMING NEON BLACK (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2022, Brutal Planet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1999 classic that's been officially licensed from Century Media \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 16-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes the \u003cstrong\u003ebonus track\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Love Bites\" for the first time ever\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore Nevermore Warrel Dane had a band name \"Sanctuary\" in 1990 with 2 albums \"Refuge Denied\" and \"Into the Mirror Black\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived 99% out of 100 review from MetalReviews.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DREAMING NEON BLACK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore's \u003c\/strong\u003eDreaming Neon Black, is one of the most unique records I have ever heard. First, I cannot name another band that would sound exactly the same as \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have a truly unique sound. Second, the atmosphere of this record is almost unmatched in metal, with maybe the exceptions of The Crimson Idol and Operation Mindcrime. And third, the atmosphere is not only impressive, it is downright scary. One of my friends said it best once: “I sweat every time I listen to this record”. Gloomy and murderously dark music has never sounded better than Dreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                      Aleksie @ MetalReviews.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe riffs are towering monoliths of pain and brutality in the most epic classic mix ever plus the solos and leads are a taste blend of both atonal and melodic sensibilities with some masterful phrasing from one of the most underrated guitar gods out there. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                          Metal-Archives Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dark atmosphere this album creates makes it a unique entry into the field of concept albums. There is a bleak and tortured aura that is beautifully woven into every track. The standard of quality and consistency is upheld here more thoroughly than on any other Nevermore album, which is what makes it their best work as a whole. Add to that the greatest performance by Warrel Dane and you have an outstanding album.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                        MetalCrypt.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe greatest aspect of this ambitious recording may not be the concept, rather the magnificent musical palette of colorful heavy metal here painted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e               Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have followed Nevermore, you will know this album is as dark as a desert blackout.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e, originally released in 1999, is essential metal on several levels. This is the first Nevermore album to consistently feature the technical metal sound the band became prominently known for. Their two prior releases had heavy technical elements but also branched into industrial and some grunge. This album makes a clean cut from the then-current sound that dominated the late 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, the band added former Forbidden guitarist Tim Calvert to the line-up, giving the band even more edge and guitar harmony possibilities. Jeff Loomis certainly proves he can wield a wicked axe but this takes the crushing maelstrom of melodic thrash to a new arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Bites\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis an added bonus track for this Gold Disc Edition. It was originally a bonus track on the 2006 reissue of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Ecstasy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewhich is apparent by its industrial drum sound. The highlight of this one is how effortlessly Warrel hit the high note at the end.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e is the epitome of a well-crafted conceptual masterpiece from the technical metal genre.  There are several other bands who have pulled this off, but none with as much darkness, well-crafted songs, and consistent passion. An inadmissible  album for any metal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Colwell of Bombworks Sound provides an elite 2022 remaster, and every CD comes with a foil-stamped limited edition collector card. This jewel case release comes with an expanded 16-page booklet - to the delight of true collectors. Heavy Metal this masterful comes around a few times a decade if we are lucky. One of those treasures is here again, and we recommend being first in line to grab it, The 2022 Brutal Planet Records reissue takes all the magic of the original release and gives fans even more!  \u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e takes special to entirely new levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Ophidian 0:47\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Beyond Within 5:12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. The Death Of Passion 4:10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. I Am The Dog 4:13\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Dreaming Neon Black 6:26\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. Deconstruction 6:40\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. The Fault Of The Flesh 4:55\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. The Lotus Eaters 4:26\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. Poison Godmachine 4:34\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. All Play Dead 4:58\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11. Cenotaph 4:39\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12. No More Will 5:46\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13. Forever 2:34\u003cbr\u003e14. Love Bites \u003cstrong\u003e(bonus track)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vb8qSgpzfW4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOWN THE LINE REVIEW - by Doug Peterson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNevermore – Dreaming Neon Black (2022 Gold Disc Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve followed Nevermore, you will know this album is as dark as a desert blackout. \u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e, originally released in 1999, is essential metal on several levels. This is the first Nevermore album to consistently feature the technical metal sound the band became prominently known for. Their two prior releases had heavy technical elements but also branched into industrial and some grunge. This album makes a clean cut from the then-current sound that dominated the 90s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondly, the band added former Forbidden guitarist Tim Calvert to the line-up, lending the band even more edge and guitar harmony possibilities. Jeff Loomis certainly proves he can wield a wicked axe but this takes the crushing maelstrom of melodic thrash to a new arena. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso noteworthy is the fact this is a brilliant conceptual album. Vocalist Warrel Dane (RIP) lost his long time girlfriend to a religious cult in Seattle, and later she went missing. Dane had nightmares of her drowning, hence the album content\/cover art. Dane had some distance from losing her before recording this. Nonetheless this is a painful narration of a tormented man deteriorating into insanity and self-harm. In the truth is stranger than fiction category, four years after this album surfaced, it became news that Dane’s then girlfriend was murdered by the so-called ‘Truck Stop Killer’ in 1990. However, her body was not identified until 2003, four years after this album was made. You can not make this shit up!     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphidian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e starts off with the spoken line, “Ask the darkness…It’s been waiting for you.” Following is a beeping heart monitor machine which then flat-lines, foreshadowing the end. The album’s narrative finds a broken and tortured man taking his own life thirty-four seconds in. There is no silver lining here, folks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Death of Passion\u003c\/em\u003e start the album furious and crushing like a wrecking ball on warp speed. The story is set with equal portions despair and concernment. “\u003cem\u003eTension, delirium, growing everyday…Welcome to the fall\u003c\/em\u003e” and “\u003cem\u003eI’m confusion and contempt, I am the void, You are the emptiness of black tomorrow, I feel so hollow.\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Am The Dog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an absolute tempest of melodious aggression. \u003cem\u003e“She was born in the year of the dog…Every night the dream is the same.” \u003c\/em\u003eOur protagonist is having reoccurring nightmares and is slowly eroding into insanity with his loss.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, the title track is a song of lament, beginning with a chorus of acoustic guitars. Vocalist Christine Rhoades adds a short appearance as the protagonist’s lost lover, beckoning him to meet her in his reoccurring drowning dreams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeconstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is another brooding ballad which evolves into groove-laden thrash. “\u003cem\u003eThe fallen that dreams suicide, Takes the needle, instead of the gun, The victim who self crucifies can’t realize, Christ is a weapon that chisels at our lives.\u003c\/em\u003e” What does one do when the one whom they love has been brainwashed? Warrel finds it necessary to deconstruct, a death to any god who would poison his lost lover. The guitar work on this track is stunning, even with Flamenco laid down mid way through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fault of the Flesh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003espirals further down into nihilism and despair with infectious thrash riffs. “\u003cem\u003eWe are but flesh and flesh is the weakness, We’re just spinning in this useless hole in time, On our way into the black unknown.\u003c\/em\u003e” The chorus structure reminds me of the layered guitar harmonies of Big Wreck in their heavier moments.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater,\u003cem\u003e Poison Godmachine p\u003c\/em\u003eicks up the pace with rhythmic thrash. Religious TV media is addressed: “\u003cem\u003eIn subtlety we obey through ink and broadcast wave, The doubts and fears that shadow media decay, Deprogram this affliction and the Cathode ray unclean, I am the last nail, the empty soulless screen….” \u003c\/em\u003eWarrel not only wants it exposed; he wants it wrapped around his axels.     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenotaph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a goth-drenched metallic half-ballad that twists and turns. The tormented character realizes he is a slave to his dreams and attempts to build a cenotaph for his lost-lover. \u003cem\u003eNo More Will \u003c\/em\u003eis bleak and dismal, peak playing with both vocals and guitars screaming. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnding with\u003cem\u003e Forever, \u003c\/em\u003ethis short subdued piece is the protagonist’s confession that he will be forever haunted by his lost lover, neon black being the re-occurrence of the drowning pool nightmares. “\u003cem\u003eI know you’re dreaming, I know you’re at peace, I’ll meet you in the dreamtime, Whenever you call me I’ll go under, I’ll swim through you.” \u003c\/em\u003eDisturbing and tragic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Bites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an added bonus track for this Gold Disc Edition. It’s a Judas Priest cover that was originally a bonus track on the reissue of \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Ecstasy, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich is apparent by its industrial drum sound. The highlight here is how effortlessly Warrel hit the high note at the end.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the epitome of a well-crafted conceptual masterpiece from the technical metal genre.  There are several other bands who have pulled this off, but none with as much darkness, well-crafted songs, and consistent passion. An inadmissible  album for any metal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--Doug Peterson, Down The Line zine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDreaming Neon Black REVIEW by Dr Jonathan Swank of HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevermore doesn’t cease to amaze with their new release, a concept piece loosely based on both a dream and reality. Many will think that Dane is completely insane or on drugs after listening to this, but we know that the latter isn’t true because of his stance against those who choose to let drugs control their lives. However, after listening to this one could wonder if Dane is really grounded in reality. The greatest aspect of this ambitious recording may not be the concept, rather the magnificent musical palette of colorful heavy metal here painted. Stepping the production quality up just a notch from the excellent \u003cem\u003ePolitics\u003c\/em\u003e, the low end here really stands out, which gives the music a dark and foreboding quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Dane comes to the forefront here, making this his best vocal performance to date – sounding like a fusion of Geoff Tate and James Hetfield. With each release he continues to develop his own unique timbre and style. Instead of screaming at the top of his register, he really focuses on the lower end, which again gives this a darker, more gothic quality. One cannot help but listen to the chorus in the title track and be reminded of Type O Negative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, Jeff Loomis and Tim Calvert create some incredibly heavy yet melodic riffs and twisted solos, but the approach is less thrash oriented than \u003cem\u003ePolitics\u003c\/em\u003e and there is a sense that finesse was more important in the songwriting this time around. One listen to the divine “Deconstruction” or the progressive “Poison Godmachine” will confirm these assumptions. The drumming of Van Williams is not to be ignored either as this performance could easily rival Lars Ulrich’s performance on \u003cem\u003eRide the Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMaster of Puppets\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme seems to focus on the singer’s nightmarish loss of a girlfriend and how he deals with that reality. There are some dark spiritual themes presented here, which may surprise some of the bands more atheistic listeners, but Dane’s mistrust of established religion, government and the media are once again stated on the aforementioned songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e remains one of the most powerful and gripping concept metal albums from the ‘90’s – the music and emotion still very intense, intricate and palpable all these years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJonathan “Doc” Swank, Heaven’s Metal Magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEVERMORE - ENEMIES OF REALITY (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2022, Brutal Planet) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2003 classic that's been officially licensed from Century Media \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 16-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKelly Gray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUEENSRŸCHE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e producer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore Nevermore Warrel Dane had a band name \"Sanctuary\" in 1990 with 2 albums \"Refuge Denied\" and \"Into the Mirror Black\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived 8.5 out of 10 review from Blabbermouth.com\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT ENEMIES OF REALITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery track is a virtual riff-fest with guitarist Jeff Loomis showing off his talents not only as a songwriter and rhythm guitarist but also as a great lead guitarist as well. Lots of shredding leads and other wild and fast riff changes can be found on almost every track. The band has maintained their trademark killer heavy but very abstract sound and Warrel Dane's performance is as good if not better than ever. I love his very charismatic scowl and prophetic vocal delivery that just seems to cut right through the band's wall of sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                        METALREVIEWS.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Enemies Of Reality\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an astounding assault on the ears — a cavalcade of downtuned guitars and oppressive rhythms. It can be \"modern\" in its pummeling attack (the rapid fire opening title track) without losing the notion of several classic metal formulas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                        BLABBERMOUTH.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore continues to produce quality metal time and time again. \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e might be their best yet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                          SEA OF TRANQUILITY.COM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevermore continued to craft their unique and aggressive blend of progressive thrash metal with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                  Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2003 collection of metal madness from the rulers of modern progressive thrash Nevermore continues the trend of brutal yet melodic chaos started on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eback in 2000. This band was always super-heavy, but in the last few releases offered an intelligent sense of atmosphere and melody that started seeping into the music, and the nine tracks on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshows the band maturing as songwriters, throwing in tons of brutally heavy riffs, complex arrangements, and catchy vocal passages.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Colwell of Bombworks Sound provides at elite 2022 remaster, and every CD comes with a foil-stamped limited edition collector card. This jewel case release comes with an expanded 16-page booklet - to the delight of true collectors. Metal this masterful comes around a few times a decade if we are lucky.  one of those treasures is here again, and we recommend being first in line to grab it, The 2022 Brutal Planet Records reissue takes all the magic of the original release and gives fans ever more!  \u003cem\u003eEnemies of Reality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes special to entirely new levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnemies Of Reality 5:11\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmbivalent 4:12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNever Purify 4:03\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTomorrow Turned Into Yesterday 4:35\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI, Voyager 5:48\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreate The Infinite 3:38\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWho Decides 4:15\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNoumenon 4:37\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Awakening 4:30\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEVERMORE - THIS GODLESS ENDEAVOR (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2022, Brutal Planet) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNEVERMORE - THIS GODLESS ENDEAVOR (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2022, Brutal Planet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2005 classic that's been officially licensed from Century Media \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 16-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore Nevermore Warrel Dane had a band name \"Sanctuary\" in 1990 with 2 albums \"Refuge Denied\" and \"Into the Mirror Black\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESTAMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEATH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) lays down a solo on the minute-and-a-half instrumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Holocaust of Thought\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived 9 out of 10 review from Blabbermouth.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS GODLESS ENDEAVOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This Godless Endeavor\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e may just be the most complete and musically accomplished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e album to date....anyone that's heard the last few \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e albums knows that the riffing is monumental and the soloing will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. If it's shredding you seek, look no further than the monster soloing on \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Psalm of Lydia\"\u003c\/b\u003e; the words \"holy\" and \"shit\" are sure to roll off your tongue.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                      Scott Alisoglu @ BLABBERMOUTH REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e indeed stands out of this sea of metal like a lightning rod with a storm approaching. A beacon that many other bands undoubtedly used for their bearings on today’s modern offerings. Nevermore created a haunting atmosphere of almost pagan proportions. An underlying menace that will finally get to you once you progress into its murky depths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                         ROCKMUSICRAIDER.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2005, This has been a favorite of mine. I see no flaws or imperfections. If you like heavy, progressive, melodic, intense, forceful and driving music with virtuoso performances, Then this is for you. I have not tired of this album for over 3 years, and will never do so. Utter ..... Perfection. 10 out of 10 Rating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                        GUITARMASTERCLASS.NET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile some may debate which Nevermore album is best, Godless is really the most mature, the most immersive, the most diverse, and certainly one of the most commanding and the songs have stood up well over the time span since this was originally released in 2005.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                               Jonathan “Doc” Swank, HM Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne listen to the 2005 magnum opus, \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor and you'll discover \u003c\/em\u003ethe classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e dark melodies are everywhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eFinal Product,\" \"Born,\" \"Bittersweet Feast,\" and \"Medicated Nation\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e overflow with vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e songwriting, all conveying that unexplainable feeling of sorrow, even despondency, characteristic of an album like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Spin this one a few times and you'll be hooked, no question about it.  Seattle's Nevermore continue to prove that it is one of the best bands from the United States. Warrel Dane, Jeff Loomis and producer Andy Sneap have created a masterpiece that was one of the best releases overall in 2005 and still is today. Nevermore also added a second guitarist with Steve Smyth to support the solo master, Jeff Loomis. Warrel Dane's vocals continue to soar, along with the band's songwriting abilities. Every track on this album seems independent and special in its own way, while still supporting a common theme. \"This Godless Endeavor\" is kind of a prophecy--a harrowing portrayal of a dark future. With a towering wall of sound and the desperate, plaintive vocals of Warrel Dane, Nevermore laments the ills of American culture in powerful pieces like \"Born,\" \"Final Product,\" \"Bittersweet Feast,\" and \"Medicated Nation.\" They mold their distress into personal messages, as in \"My Acid Words\" and \"Sell My Heart For Stones.\" They compose mysterious stories such as \"Sentient 6\" and \"The Psalm of Lydia.\" But it all traces back to a common view of where we are today, and where we may end up tomorrow. This album does not necessarily lend itself to your understanding on the first listen. But that's part of what makes it special. \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e is arguably the greatest heavy metal release of 2005, if not an instant heavy metal classic. With an open mind and a little patience, you stand a good chance of finding the same beauty that we at Brutal Planet Records and many other metal fans have found in this CD.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Colwell of Bombworks Sound provides an elite 2022 remaster, and every CD comes with a foil-stamped limited edition collector card. This jewel case release comes with an expanded 16-page booklet - to the delight of true collectors. Heavy Metal this masterful comes around a few times a decade if we are lucky.  One of those treasures is here again, and we recommend being first in line to grab it, The 2022 Brutal Planet Records reissue takes all the magic of the original release and gives fans even more!  \u003cem\u003eThis Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etakes special to entirely new levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBorn 5:05\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinal Product 4:21\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy Acid Words 5:41\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBittersweet Feast 5:01\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSentient 6 6:58\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Holocaust Of Thought 1:27\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedicated Nation 4:01\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSell My Heart For Stones 5:18\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Psalm Of Lydia 4:16\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Future Uncertain 6:07\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Godless Endeavor 8:55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zed6LejfawE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39921868308617,"sku":"","price":48.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2657\/0558\/products\/Nevermore_CD_Bundle.jpg?v=1643316503"},{"product_id":"nevefrmore-nevermore-new-gold-disc-cd-collector-card-2022-brutal-planet","title":"NEVERMORE - NEVERMORE + 5 Bonus (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD + Collector Card, 2022, Brutal Planet)","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p-0HcmzN6Vs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_FNlRNNgIwI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBPCD1597 NEVERMORE - NEVERMORE GOLD DISC CD 637405145687\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 1995 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e5 bonus tracks from the 1992 Demos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBooklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEVERMORE DEBUT....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I always view the first Nevermore record as a very rough progression from Sanctuary,” affirms Dane. “We were still trying to find our identity back then, and that first record really is demos that we did with Neil Kernon here in Seattle, and we didn‘t really expect them to become a proper record. But after Century Media heard the demos, they said, ‘you don‘t really need to re-record this because it sounds like a record already.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003cstrong\u003eWarrel Dane (Nevermore \/ Sanctuary vocalist)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNevermore's first from 1995! If you've heard their later material, this one serves as foreshadowing of their future endeavors. It is an impressive example of how a modern metal band can choose to innovate rather than replicate, a methodology that has allowed Nevermore to stand out from among their peers. The talent of the band members is undeniable. Jeff Loomis is one of the mightiest axemen to hit scene in the last decade and he doesn't hold back here. His riffing isn't as complex here as it would be in the future, but his guitar solos are inspiring. Every solo is original, melodic, and technically challenging, pretty much what a guitar solo should be. Warrell Dane's vocals are refreshing amidst the horrible screamo-oriented singing of pretty much every other band heralded as the \"new gods of heavy metal!!\" Dane's voice is quite unique, ranging from a haunting low register to a hellish falsetto. Van Williams is one hell of a progressive drummer and his playing is an important aspect to Nevermore's innate heaviness. Jim Sheppard doesn't warrant the attention that the other members generally receive, but his playing is tight and essential to the riffing. You'd be hard pressed to find a more talented group, and this is only their debut album. And the talent continues with top-shelf songwriting. Each song is memorable in its own right. Many fusing mellower, atmospheric elements to counterpoint the outright heaviness that is generally dominant. Lyrics are intelligent and well-versed, and expertly sung by Dane. They are very memorable! Expect a lot of the riffs to be thrash-influenced, which feels more like Sanctuary than Nevermore. The song structures and lyrics hint at progressive metal foundations, and occasionally there are parts that are reminiscent of power metal. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 2010 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e hard to find bonus tracks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction by former \u003cstrong\u003eSoilwork\u003c\/strong\u003e guitarist Peter Wichers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBooklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEVERMORE - OBSIDIAN....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI personally find it to be instantly enjoyable, from Warrel Dane's dramatic vocals, to Jeff Loomis' insane guitar wizardry to the machine-like efficiency of the bands rhythm section; drummer Van Williams and bassist Jim Sheppard. Time will tell if this CD holds up against the classic albums from the Nevermore catalog.                         \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                        Scott Waters (NoLifeTilMetal \/ Ultimatum vocalist)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas always held a special place in the metal community with both fans and other bands alike looking up to and respecting them. It isn’t hard to see why they command this level of respect, with world-class guitarist Jeff Loomis and vocalist extraordinaire Warrel Dane both calling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehome. Because of this high profile and superb talent, a lot is expected from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand for the most part, album to album,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave consistently delivered the goods. Therefore, the arrival of a new slab of metal from these guys is always a pretty big deal and after waiting five years since\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e, we finally got\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Obsidian Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 1996 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeatures hard to find bonus track, \"The Seven Tongues Of God\" (demo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures vocalist Warrel Dane from the iconic band, Sanctuary!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBooklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NEVERMORE - POLITICS....\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings start on a decidedly jarring note, opting to nail things dead on with a series of fast and complex riff monsters that draws one into a dreary world of unfocused angst. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                      METAL ARCHIVES REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaner, meaner, heavier, and more technical than anything Sanctuary ever did. 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Just after the tour, the band dismantled and he created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with ex-members Jim Sheppard and Warrel Dane.  This the \u003c\/span\u003e2008 solo album from one of the best guitar players in the metal world - Nevermore's Jeff Loomis! Loomis is arguably metal's very best guitarist and this album has all of his signature sounds. This instrumental album is different from most guitar-driven instrumental albums because the songs are not just a showcase of guitar virtuoso, as it showcases Loomis's excellent song-writing skills. Instead of a bunch of out of control solo's, listeners are treated to real songs that could very well been transformed into songs for the next Nevermore album. The lack of a singer does not take away from the music, it does however showcase an amazing guitarist at work.  Remastered and available on vinyl (color!) for the very first time!  Enjoy!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Shouting At A Funeral\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Opulent Maelstrom\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 Jato Unit\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Azure Haze\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Cashmere Shiv\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 Race Against Disaster\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 Sacristy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 Devil Theory\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 Miles Of Machines\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 Departure\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row review-comments cr-vote-action-bar\" data-hook=\"review-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-csa-c-id=\"tady8d-u9ya5s-t2pgpk-ho4v3q\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003eShouting At A Funeral\/Opulent Maelstrom\/Jato Unit\/Azure Haze\/Cashmere Shiv\/Race Against Disaster\/Sacristy\/Devil Theory\/Miles Of Machines\/Departure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL ARCHIVES REVIEW (100%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThere is really nothing I have to complain about here in \"Zero Order Phase\", Jeff Loomis's first solo album. Some might say all Jeff does is shred and fast arpeggios. Maybe so, but that's great! The music in which most of it is shredding and arpeggios is amazing and I love it. Amazing display of skill shown by Jeff in this album. Each piece caught my attention and I couldn't simply stop listening without listening to the whole thing. Despite that most of what he does is neo-classical playing and shredding, each song is different and stands out. This has to be one of my favorite metal solo albums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs far as my knowledge goes, most of the soloing on \"Zero Order Phase\" was improvised. I think that's amazing. I remember in \"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\", Jeff starts out with some slower melodic stuff then builds up to fast playing off of that. I saw on a TAB of that piece, and each part where the guitar is soloing it is titled as 'improvisation 1' and improvisation 2' and so forth. Thinking of that, I myself came up with some ideas for my own improvisation on \"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\". I think writing the pieces like this might make it easier or even more fun for someone else to perform it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full skill and talent of Jeff Loomis is poured out in \"Zero Order Phase\". I saw on a list that had the NPS of various guitar players says Jeff Loomis sweep picks 18 notes per second in \"Devil Theory\". That is just as fast as Yngwie Malmsteen can alternate pick. Probably the peak\/best part of this album has to be \"Miles Of Machines\". While \"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\" was my favorite piece on this album, \"Miles Of Machines\" is probably the best. The variations of patterns Jeff puts in there is something we don't hear often in music in general. Good luck deciphering that, pop music. Who says there can't be emotion\/musicality in shredding?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn closing, While some people might say that all there is when he shreds is playing melodies and arpeggios and other techniques really fast. Well, yeah, and that's awesome. But more importantly, to those people, I urge you to go back and listen more to the music and each note in the techniques and tricks you might hear countless times in neo-classical playing instead of looking at them as just techniques everyone does, in the sense that each note matters and contributes to the piece as a piece of music rather than paying attention to the individual techniques. For example, B minor arpeggio swept across all 6 (or 7 in Jeff's case) strings, has been done countless times. But add that to a piece of music around other notes and it becomes part of the song. Hopefully that makes sense, but that's how I can best explain it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40598428385417,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2657\/0558\/files\/JeffLoomis_ZeroOrder_Vinyl_2.jpg?v=1684249703"},{"product_id":"jeff-loomis-plains-of-oblivion-new-color-vinyl-2023-brutal-planet-records-nevermore-guitarist-1st-time-on-vinyl","title":"JEFF LOOMIS - PLAINS OF OBLIVION (*NEW-AQUA VINYL, 2023, Brutal Planet Records) Nevermore guitarist \/ 1st time on vinyl!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Purchase hassle-free low cost insurance at checkout which covers your entire order against damage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NhDGf4ngN_s\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDGJen5OA9Y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UidG1Iedo_4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe strongly encourage you to purchase \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehassle-free low cost insurance\u003c\/span\u003e for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBPV1602 JEFF LOOMIS - PLAINS OF OBLIVION 637405146172\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJEFF LOOMIS - PLAINS OF OBLIVION (*NEW-COLOR VINYL, 2023, Brutal Planet Records) Nevermore guitarist \/ 1st time on vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNevermore guitarist \/ Arch Enemy guitarist \/ Sanctuary guitarist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st time ever on vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 Century Media release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered for vinyl by Bombworks Sound \/ Rob Colwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures guest musicians: \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristine Rhoades \u003c\/strong\u003e(also featured on Nevermore's \u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black)\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarty Friedman, Tony MacAlpine, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Aaron Smith (7 Horns 7 Eyes vocalist)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt 16 years of age, Loomis won a guitar competition in Wisconsin, and was auditioned to replace Jeff Young in Megadeth (he was not chosen due to his young age.)  Jeff ended up joining Sanctuary during the tour of the album \u003cem\u003eThe Mirror Black\u003c\/em\u003e. Just after the tour, the band dismantled and he created \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e with ex-members Jim Sheppard and Warrel Dane.  As a result of his invaluable contributions to Nevermore's trademark sound, Jeff Loomis has become one of modern Metal's most recognizable guitarists and the source of many of the last decade's best riffs. Taking the classic techniques he learned from listening to legends like Jason Becker and Yngwie Malmsteen as a teen and applying his own ingenuity, he has managed to carve his own niche and create an instantly recognizable style. Plains Of Oblivion is a tour de force display of guitar virtuosity and something Nevermore fans will welcome with open arms. Remastered and available on vinyl (color!) for the very first time!  Enjoy!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Mercurial (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eMarty Friedman\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 The Ultimatum (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eTony MacAlpine\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 Escape Velocity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Tragedy and Harmony (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChristine Rhoades\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Requiem For The Living (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eAttila Voros\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 Continuum Drift (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChris Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 Surrender (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eIhsahn\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 Chosen Time (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChristine Rhoades\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 Rapture\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 Sibylline Origin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row review-comments cr-vote-action-bar\" data-hook=\"review-comments\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-csa-c-id=\"tady8d-u9ya5s-t2pgpk-ho4v3q\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003eMercurial\/The Ultimatum\/Escape Velocity\/Tragedy and Harmony\/Requiem For The Living\/Continuum Drift\/Surrender\/Chosen Time\/Rapture\/Sibylline Origin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95% METAL ARCHIVES CD REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have been awaiting the release of this lp with almost fervent enthusiasm, which to this extent is quite rare for me nowadays. The reason for such fervour on my behalf is founded on both the absolute brilliance of Jeff`s previous solo lp called Zero Order Phase coupled with his superb work with both Nevermore and Experiment Fear [demo only].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince I first got into rock and metal music many many moons ago, supreme guitarists have always captivated me regardless of the style, with a few sticking out as just that extra bit special such as Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore etc etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeff Loomis is already releasing music that is at least as exciting, invigorating as enjoyable as most of his contemporaries. Indeed he has even managed to selflessly managed to secure the talents of some of the modern classic guitarists to contribute guest solos on here, including Marty Friedman, Chris Poland, and Tony Macalpine. This could in theory be a risky tactic, with the possibility that the extremely gifted guests could in theory outshine the main mans contributions, however thankfully this is not the case on here. Jeff`s prodigious talent is not threatened by the inclusion of the previously mentioned three axe masters, although the compositions here are possibly enhanced by the inclusion of their material. All the guests have their own indomitable and individual styles which are very enjoyable and highly impressive in their own rights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy only very marginal gripe at this early stage of letting this release sink into my soul, is the surprise inclusion of vocals on a few of the tracks. Whilst the vocals of Christine and Ihsahn are cool and certainly impressive in their own right, I`m not totally convinced that they are necessarily positive additions in this text. Maybe I`m initially feeling just a tad old school in my expectations here, where a solo lp should be just that, and album consisting of instrumental compositions. Having said this, I am fully aware that I was still appreciating new and alternate aspects of Zero Order Phase many months after first listening to it, so maybe it`s just a case of becoming attuned and accustomed to a new approach to this style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe album certainly boasts an excellent heavy and clear production with the guitars and drums really hitting your ears with a powerful clarity requisite for the music contained herein. In fact I have to say that this is probably the most powerfully produced solo guitar album I`ve ever heard. I guess this isn`t too surprising when you consider the very powerful music that Jeff was previously writing in prior band contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI`m going to mark this release as a 95% with 5% deducted for the inclusion of occasional vocals, and even at this early stage, I`ve only had this album for a couple of days, I certainly wouldn`t be surprised if this is ends up as either my release of the year, or if not, then certainly in my top 5. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 1995 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e5 bonus tracks from the 1992 Demos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e Booklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEVERMORE DEBUT....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I always view the first Nevermore record as a very rough progression from Sanctuary,” affirms Dane. “We were still trying to find our identity back then, and that first record really is demos that we did with Neil Kernon here in Seattle, and we didn‘t really expect them to become a proper record. But after Century Media heard the demos, they said, ‘you don‘t really need to re-record this because it sounds like a record already.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003cstrong\u003eWarrel Dane (Nevermore \/ Sanctuary vocalist)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNevermore's first from 1995! If you've heard their later material, this one serves as foreshadowing of their future endeavors. It is an impressive example of how a modern metal band can choose to innovate rather than replicate, a methodology that has allowed Nevermore to stand out from among their peers. The talent of the band members is undeniable. Jeff Loomis is one of the mightiest axemen to hit scene in the last decade and he doesn't hold back here. His riffing isn't as complex here as it would be in the future, but his guitar solos are inspiring. Every solo is original, melodic, and technically challenging, pretty much what a guitar solo should be. Warrell Dane's vocals are refreshing amidst the horrible screamo-oriented singing of pretty much every other band heralded as the \"new gods of heavy metal!!\" Dane's voice is quite unique, ranging from a haunting low register to a hellish falsetto. Van Williams is one hell of a progressive drummer and his playing is an important aspect to Nevermore's innate heaviness. Jim Sheppard doesn't warrant the attention that the other members generally receive, but his playing is tight and essential to the riffing. You'd be hard pressed to find a more talented group, and this is only their debut album. And the talent continues with top-shelf songwriting. Each song is memorable in its own right. Many fusing mellower, atmospheric elements to counterpoint the outright heaviness that is generally dominant. Lyrics are intelligent and well-versed, and expertly sung by Dane. They are very memorable! Expect a lot of the riffs to be thrash-influenced, which feels more like Sanctuary than Nevermore. The song structures and lyrics hint at progressive metal foundations, and occasionally there are parts that are reminiscent of power metal. Expect a solid, original, modern metal album worthy of respectable praise from critics and fans a like! The 2022 Brutal Planet Records GoldMax CD remaster includes \u003cstrong\u003efive\u003c\/strong\u003e hard-to-find bonus tracks (and a foil-stamped Ltd band Collector Card) along with an expanded booklet with lyrics and band pics!   Get this limited edition reissue while you can!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Tomorrow Knows 5:12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC.B.F. 6:03\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sanity Assassin 6:21\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarden Of Gray 4:48\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea Of Possibilities 4:19\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hurting Words 6:17\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTimothy Leary 5:12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGodmoney 4:43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS TRACKS (from the 1992 Demos)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe System's Failing (3:34)\u003cbr\u003eThe Dreaming Mind (3:57)\u003cbr\u003eWorld Unborn (3:58)\u003cbr\u003eChances Three (2:49)\u003cbr\u003eUtopia (4:40)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBPCD1600 NEVERMORE - OBSIDIAN CONSPIRACY + 2 Bonus (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD + Collector Card, 2022, Brutal Planet) 637405144901\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 2010 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e hard to find bonus tracks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eProduction by former \u003cstrong\u003eSoilwork\u003c\/strong\u003e guitarist Peter Wichers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e Booklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEVERMORE - OBSIDIAN....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI personally find it to be instantly enjoyable, from Warrel Dane's dramatic vocals, to Jeff Loomis' insane guitar wizardry to the machine-like efficiency of the bands rhythm section; drummer Van Williams and bassist Jim Sheppard. Time will tell if this CD holds up against the classic albums from the Nevermore catalog.                         \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                        Scott Waters (NoLifeTilMetal \/ Ultimatum vocalist)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e has always held a special place in the metal community with both fans and other bands alike looking up to and respecting them. It isn’t hard to see why they command this level of respect, with world-class guitarist Jeff Loomis and vocalist extraordinaire Warrel Dane both calling \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e home. Because of this high profile and superb talent, a lot is expected from \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e and for the most part, album to album, \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e have consistently delivered the goods. Therefore, the arrival of a new slab of metal from these guys is always a pretty big deal and after waiting five years since \u003cem\u003eThe Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e, we finally got \u003cem\u003eThe Obsidian Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e. Right off the bat it becomes obvious \u003cem\u003eThe Obsidian Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e is a bit of a departure for \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the trademark \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e elements are all still present, long-time fans may notice this is less complex and more accessible than \u003cem\u003eThe Godless Endeavor\u003c\/em\u003e and other older works. Now, before diehard \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e fans get their panties in a bunch and jump out a window, this is still classic \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e and a very technical album with some very heavy moments. Additionally, this is far from some pop metal album. When I say accessible, I mean in the context of past \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e albums, which could be very dense and heavily technical and require patience to get into. Perhaps the added accessibility comes from a growing maturity as songwriters or maybe some of it bled over from Dane’s solo album. Whatever the cause, the result is a collection of well crafted songs which ebb and flow very well from mood to mood. The 2022 Brutal Planet Records GoldMax CD remaster includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e hard-to-find bonus tracks (and a foil-stamped Ltd band Collector Card) along with an expanded booklet with lyrics and band pics!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Termination Proclamation 3:08\u003cbr\u003e2 Your Poison Throne 3:51\u003cbr\u003e3 Moonrise (Through Mirrors Of Death) 4:01\u003cbr\u003e4 And The Maiden Spoke 4:59\u003cbr\u003e5 Emptiness Unobstructed 4:37\u003cbr\u003e6 The Blue Marble And The New Soul 4:37\u003cbr\u003e7 Without Morals 4:17\u003cbr\u003e8 The Day You Built The Wall 4:22\u003cbr\u003e9 She Comes In Colors 5:31\u003cbr\u003e10 The Obsidian Conspiracy 5:16\u003cbr\u003e11 Temptation (3:26)\u003cbr\u003e12 Crystal Ship (2:49)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONUS TRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11 Temptation (3:26) \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea Party cover \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12 Crystal Ship (2:49) \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoors cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #151313;\"\u003eBPCD1598 NEVERMORE - THE POLITICS OF ECSTASY + 1 Bonus (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD + Collector Card, 2022, Brutal Planet) 637405145748\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 1996 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eFeatures hard to find bonus track, \"The Seven Tongues Of God\" (demo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eFeatures vocalist Warrel Dane from the iconic band, Sanctuary!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e Booklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NEVERMORE - POLITICS....\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings start on a decidedly jarring note, opting to nail things dead on with a series of fast and complex riff monsters that draws one into a dreary world of unfocused angst. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                      METAL ARCHIVES REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaner, meaner, heavier, and more technical than anything Sanctuary ever did. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 2000 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003ethree\u003c\/strong\u003e hard to find \u003cstrong\u003ebonus tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eThe legendary Andy Sneap produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eFeatures vocalist Warrel Dane from the iconic band, Sanctuary!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eCover song of Sound of Silence (Simon \u0026amp; Garfunkel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eReceived a 9 out of 10 rating from \u003cstrong\u003eBlabbermouth Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003eBooklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NEVERMORE - DEAD HEART IN A DEAD WORLD....\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e not only released one of the very best metal albums of the year 2000, they also created a sound through which they would eventually achieve heavy metal perfection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                   ANGRYMETALGUY.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151313;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World \u003c\/em\u003emay have arrived hot on the heels of \u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e, but it did so with some immediately noticeable differences. 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The album also saw Dane taking on a more diverse vocal approach as he manages to nail powerful ballads like “Evolution 169” and “The Heart Collector” while also savagely laying waste on tracks like “Engines of Hate” and “We Disintegrate.” The result of all of these changes was a record that was not only heavier than \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e‘s previous output, but also more immediately accessible. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World\u003c\/em\u003e was released a few weeks before \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinkin Park\u003c\/strong\u003e‘s \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHybrid Theory\u003c\/em\u003e — arguably the height of the mainstream nü metal movement. Its combination of down-tuned, chugging riffs, stratospheric shredding and brutal thrashing served as a bridge between two worlds, equally capable of pleasing casual fans of heavy radio-friendly music and true metalheads alike. A song like “The River Dragon Has Come” seems as if it was specifically designed to lure wide-legged-pants-wearing nü metal punks into the metal underground with its massive grooves, Dane’s dramatic vocals, and one of Loomis’ all-time greatest solos, and the band’s devastatingly heavy cover of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisturbed\u003c\/strong\u003e‘s “The Sound of Silence” makes it seem as if the song was always meant to be performed by \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e not only released one of the very best metal albums of the year 2000, they also created a sound through which they would eventually achieve heavy metal perfection. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLimited to just 100 copies world-wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 2000 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legendary Andy Sneap produced\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet cassette reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures vocalist Warrel Dane from the iconic band, Sanctuary!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover song of Sound of Silence (Simon \u0026amp; Garfunkel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived a 9 out of 10 rating from \u003cstrong\u003eBlabbermouth Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NEVERMORE - DEAD HEART IN A DEAD WORLD....\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead Heart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e not only released one of the very best metal albums of the year 2000, they also created a sound through which they would eventually achieve heavy metal perfection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                   ANGRYMETALGUY.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emay have arrived hot on the heels of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDreaming Neon Black\u003c\/em\u003e, but it did so with some immediately noticeable differences. 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The album also saw Dane taking on a more diverse vocal approach as he manages to nail powerful ballads like “Evolution 169” and “The Heart Collector” while also savagely laying waste on tracks like “Engines of Hate” and “We Disintegrate.” The result of all of these changes was a record that was not only heavier than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e‘s previous output, but also more immediately accessible. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd it couldn’t have come at a better time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead Heart in a Dead World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e was released a few weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinkin Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHybrid Theory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e — arguably the height of the mainstream nü metal movement. Its combination of down-tuned, chugging riffs, stratospheric shredding and brutal thrashing served as a bridge between two worlds, equally capable of pleasing casual fans of heavy radio-friendly music and true metalheads alike. A song like “The River Dragon Has Come” seems as if it was specifically designed to lure wide-legged-pants-wearing nü metal punks into the metal underground with its massive grooves, Dane’s dramatic vocals, and one of Loomis’ all-time greatest solos, and the band’s devastatingly heavy cover of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisturbed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘s “The Sound of Silence”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e makes it seem as if the song was always meant to be performed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. With \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDead Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e not only released one of the very best metal albums of the year 2000, they also created a sound through which they would eventually achieve heavy metal perfection. The stage may be empty now, but each time fans spin this record, they are reminded that even when we feel like we can believe in nothing else, we can believe in \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e.  The 2022 Brutal Planet Records Cassette is limited to just 100 copies world-wide!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Narcosynthesis 5:31\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 We Disintegrate 5:11\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 Inside Four Walls 4:39\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Evolution 169 5:51\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 The River Dragon Has Come 5:05\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 The Heart Collector 5:55\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 Engines Of Hate 4:42\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 The Sound Of Silence 5:13 (\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 Insignificant 4:56\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 Believe In Nothing 4:21\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11 Dead Heart, In A Dead World\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarcosynthesis\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Disintegrate\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside Four Walls\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution 169\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe River Dragon Has Come\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heart Collector\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngines Of Hate\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sound Of Silence\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsignificant\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieve In Nothing\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Heart, In A Dead World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40605506633865,"sku":"","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2657\/0558\/products\/Nevermore_DeadHeart_Cassette_1.jpg?v=1659622396"},{"product_id":"jeff-loomis-plains-of-oblivion-new-goldmax-cd-2023-brutal-planet-records-nevermore-guitarist","title":"JEFF LOOMIS - PLAINS OF OBLIVION + 2 (*NEW-GOLDMAX CD, 2023, Brutal Planet Records) Nevermore Guitarist Guitar Hero Classic","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NhDGf4ngN_s\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDGJen5OA9Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UidG1Iedo_4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBPCD1602 JEFF LOOMIS - PLAINS OF OBLIVION 637405145045\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJEFF LOOMIS - PLAINS OF OBLIVION (*NEW-GOLDMAX CD, 2023, Brutal Planet Records) Nevermore guitarist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNevermore guitarist \/ Arch Enemy guitarist \/ Sanctuary guitarist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTwo exclusive bonus tracks!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e95% Metal Archives Review! (Scroll down to read)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 2012 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eElite 2022 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector card of Jeff Loomis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eExpanded 12-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern classic guitarists to contribute guest solos on here, including \u003cstrong\u003eMarty Friedman, Chris Poland, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Tony Macalpine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt 16 years of age, Loomis won a guitar competition in Wisconsin, and was auditioned to replace Jeff Young in Megadeth (he was not chosen due to his young age.)  Jeff ended up joining Sanctuary during the tour of the album \u003cem\u003eThe Mirror Black\u003c\/em\u003e. Just after the tour, the band dismantled and he created \u003cstrong\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e with ex-members Jim Sheppard and Warrel Dane.  As a result of his invaluable contributions to Nevermore's trademark sound, Jeff Loomis has become one of modern Metal's most recognizable guitarists and the source of many of the last decade's best riffs. Taking the classic techniques he learned from listening to legends like Jason Becker and Yngwie Malmsteen as a teen and applying his own ingenuity, he has managed to carve his own niche and create an instantly recognizable style. Plains Of Oblivion is a tour de force display of guitar virtuosity and something Nevermore fans will welcome with open arms. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollector's are treated to a 16-page deluxe booklet housed inside a jewel case, a beautiful GoldMax CD with a Jeff Loomis Ltd Collector Card, and it's all been remastered to perfection by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Mercurial (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eMarty Friedman on guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 The Ultimatum (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eTony MacAlpine on guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 Escape Velocity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Tragedy and Harmony (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChristine Rhoades on vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Requiem For The Living (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eAttila Voros on vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 Continuum Drift (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChris Poland on guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 Surrender (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eIhsahn on vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 Chosen Time (featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChristine Rhoades on vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 Rapture\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 Sibylline Origin\u003cbr\u003e11 Collide (\u003cstrong\u003eCD only bonus track)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 Reverie For Eternity\u003cstrong\u003e (CD only bonus track)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-comments\" class=\"a-row review-comments cr-vote-action-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"tady8d-u9ya5s-t2pgpk-ho4v3q\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" id=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003eMercurial\/The Ultimatum\/Escape Velocity\/Tragedy and Harmony\/Requiem For The Living\/Continuum Drift\/Surrender\/Chosen Time\/Rapture\/Sibylline Origin\/Collide\/Reverie For Eternity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95% METAL ARCHIVES CD REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have been awaiting the release of this lp with almost fervent enthusiasm, which to this extent is quite rare for me nowadays. The reason for such fervour on my behalf is founded on both the absolute brilliance of Jeff`s previous solo lp called Zero Order Phase coupled with his superb work with both Nevermore and Experiment Fear [demo only].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince I first got into rock and metal music many many moons ago, supreme guitarists have always captivated me regardless of the style, with a few sticking out as just that extra bit special such as Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore etc etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeff Loomis is already releasing music that is at least as exciting, invigorating as enjoyable as most of his contemporaries. Indeed he has even managed to selflessly managed to secure the talents of some of the modern classic guitarists to contribute guest solos on here, including Marty Friedman, Chris Poland, and Tony Macalpine. This could in theory be a risky tactic, with the possibility that the extremely gifted guests could in theory outshine the main mans contributions, however thankfully this is not the case on here. Jeff`s prodigious talent is not threatened by the inclusion of the previously mentioned three axe masters, although the compositions here are possibly enhanced by the inclusion of their material. All the guests have their own indomitable and individual styles which are very enjoyable and highly impressive in their own rights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy only very marginal gripe at this early stage of letting this release sink into my soul, is the surprise inclusion of vocals on a few of the tracks. Whilst the vocals of Christine and Ihsahn are cool and certainly impressive in their own right, I`m not totally convinced that they are necessarily positive additions in this text. Maybe I`m initially feeling just a tad old school in my expectations here, where a solo lp should be just that, and album consisting of instrumental compositions. Having said this, I am fully aware that I was still appreciating new and alternate aspects of Zero Order Phase many months after first listening to it, so maybe it`s just a case of becoming attuned and accustomed to a new approach to this style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe album certainly boasts an excellent heavy and clear production with the guitars and drums really hitting your ears with a powerful clarity requisite for the music contained herein. In fact I have to say that this is probably the most powerfully produced solo guitar album I`ve ever heard. I guess this isn`t too surprising when you consider the very powerful music that Jeff was previously writing in prior band contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI`m going to mark this release as a 95% with 5% deducted for the inclusion of occasional vocals, and even at this early stage, I`ve only had this album for a couple of days, I certainly wouldn`t be surprised if this is ends up as either my release of the year, or if not, then certainly in my top 5. Jeff Loomis` previous lp Zero Order Phase was my overwhelming no1 pick of 2008 - 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExemplary stuff again from the new[ish] guitar god on the solo album block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40961039007881,"sku":"","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2657\/0558\/products\/JeffLoomis_PlainsOfOblivion_CD_1024x1024_b5caa823-64f2-4041-967c-f0c3b12f986d.jpg?v=1668625071"},{"product_id":"jeff-loomis-zero-order-phase-new-goldmax-cd-2023-brutal-planet-records-nevermore-guitarist","title":"JEFF LOOMIS - ZERO ORDER PHASE (*NEW-GOLDMAX CD, 2023, Brutal Planet Records) Nevermore Guitarist Guitar Hero Classic","description":"\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6pVZN29P5wI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfM6rMMYNCU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***We strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBPCD1603 JEFF LOOMIS - ZERO ORDER PHASE 637405148701\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJEFF LOOMIS - ZERO ORDER PHASE (*NEW-GOLDMAX CD, 2023, Brutal Planet Records) Nevermore guitarist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNevermore\/Arch Enemy\/Sanctuary guitarist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Review Rating on Metal-Archives! (Scroll down to read it)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery CD includes a Jeff Loomis Ltd Collector Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Century Media release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered for vinyl by Bombworks Sound \/ Rob Colwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures guest musicians: Ron Jarzombek (\u003cstrong\u003eWatchtower\u003c\/strong\u003e), Pat O'Brien (\u003cstrong\u003eCannibal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCorpse\u003c\/strong\u003e), Jazz solo musician \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Manring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Kernon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded with \u003cstrong\u003eGrammy Award-winning\u003c\/strong\u003e producer\/engineer Neil Kernon \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt 16 years of age, Loomis won a guitar competition in Wisconsin, and was auditioned to replace Jeff Young in Megadeth (he was not chosen due to his young age.)  Jeff ended up joining Sanctuary during the tour of the album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mirror Black\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Just after the tour, the band dismantled and he created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNevermore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with ex-members Jim Sheppard and Warrel Dane.  This the \u003c\/span\u003e2008 solo album from one of the best guitar players in the metal world - Nevermore's Jeff Loomis! Loomis is arguably metal's very best guitarist and this album has all of his signature sounds. This instrumental album is different from most guitar-driven instrumental albums because the songs are not just a showcase of guitar virtuoso, as it showcases Loomis's excellent song-writing skills. Instead of a bunch of out of control solo's, listeners are treated to real songs that could very well been transformed into songs for the next Nevermore album. The lack of a singer does not take away from the music, it does however showcase an amazing guitarist at work.  Remastered and available on vinyl (color!) for the very first time!  Enjoy!  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollector's are treated to a 16-page deluxe booklet housed inside a jewel case, a beautiful GoldMax CD with a Jeff Loomis Ltd Collector Card, and it's all been remastered to perfection by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Shouting At A Funeral\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Opulent Maelstrom\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 Jato Unit\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Azure Haze\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Cashmere Shiv\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 Race Against Disaster\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 Sacristy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 Devil Theory\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 Miles Of Machines\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 Departure\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 Omega's Influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-comments\" class=\"a-row review-comments cr-vote-action-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"tady8d-u9ya5s-t2pgpk-ho4v3q\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\" id=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003eShouting At A Funeral\/Opulent Maelstrom\/Jato Unit\/Azure Haze\/Cashmere Shiv\/Race Against Disaster\/Sacristy\/Devil Theory\/Miles Of Machines\/Departure\/Omega's Influence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL ARCHIVES REVIEW (100%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThere is really nothing I have to complain about here in \"Zero Order Phase\", Jeff Loomis's first solo album. Some might say all Jeff does is shred and fast arpeggios. Maybe so, but that's great! The music in which most of it is shredding and arpeggios is amazing and I love it. Amazing display of skill shown by Jeff in this album. Each piece caught my attention and I couldn't simply stop listening without listening to the whole thing. Despite that most of what he does is neo-classical playing and shredding, each song is different and stands out. This has to be one of my favorite metal solo albums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs far as my knowledge goes, most of the soloing on \"Zero Order Phase\" was improvised. I think that's amazing. I remember in \"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\", Jeff starts out with some slower melodic stuff then builds up to fast playing off of that. I saw on a TAB of that piece, and each part where the guitar is soloing it is titled as 'improvisation 1' and improvisation 2' and so forth. Thinking of that, I myself came up with some ideas for my own improvisation on \"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\". I think writing the pieces like this might make it easier or even more fun for someone else to perform it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full skill and talent of Jeff Loomis is poured out in \"Zero Order Phase\". I saw on a list that had the NPS of various guitar players says Jeff Loomis sweep picks 18 notes per second in \"Devil Theory\". That is just as fast as Yngwie Malmsteen can alternate pick. Probably the peak\/best part of this album has to be \"Miles Of Machines\". While \"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\" was my favorite piece on this album, \"Miles Of Machines\" is probably the best. The variations of patterns Jeff puts in there is something we don't hear often in music in general. Good luck deciphering that, pop music. Who says there can't be emotion\/musicality in shredding?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn closing, While some people might say that all there is when he shreds is playing melodies and arpeggios and other techniques really fast. Well, yeah, and that's awesome. But more importantly, to those people, I urge you to go back and listen more to the music and each note in the techniques and tricks you might hear countless times in neo-classical playing instead of looking at them as just techniques everyone does, in the sense that each note matters and contributes to the piece as a piece of music rather than paying attention to the individual techniques. For example, B minor arpeggio swept across all 6 (or 7 in Jeff's case) strings, has been done countless times. But add that to a piece of music around other notes and it becomes part of the song. Hopefully that makes sense, but that's how I can best explain it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLABBERMOUTH CD REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"detailBulletsWrapper_feature_div\" class=\"a-section feature detail-bullets-wrapper bucket\" data-template-name=\"detailBullets\" data-feature-name=\"detailBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore of a departure from his day job than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarrel Dane\u003c\/b\u003e's recent solo outing,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eguitarist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Loomis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas unleashed one goddamned fiery tribute to the instrumental shred lords that have inspired his playing since the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSANCTUARY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edays. You see, back before the swarms of flannel-clad grunge-miesters descended down from (Seattle's) Mount Olympus and sucked the shred out of metal with their de-tuned power chords and heroin-handed anti-chops, guys like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Becker\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinnie Moore\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYngwie Malmsteen\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarty Friedman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a handful of others reigned supreme. These men were masters of their instrument and to hear their electrically charged hands careen up and down the fret board was something to behold; and their boundless talent, something to be respected. While the fact that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoomis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehimself is a renowned Seattle-based musician might be coincidence (or is it???),it's no mystery that he's brought the credibility of shred back to the forefront of metal with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Zero Order Phase\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the onset of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Zero Order Phase\"\u003c\/b\u003e, there's an overwhelming feeling that you're listening to a hidden gem from the back catalogue of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eShrapnel Records\u003c\/b\u003e. A couple of the only differences between this disc and those of shredder yore would be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoomis\u003c\/b\u003e' progressive-thrash minded attack and the fact that the years spent crafting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etunes has made the guitarist a songwriter first and soloist second. The latter is one quality that shines through not only on arrangements throughout the disc, but on the immediacy of the melodies that serve as guitar-born \"vocal hooks\" during the would-be choruses on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Shouting Fire At A Funeral\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sacristy\"\u003c\/b\u003e. Culling the technical thrash aggression of his finer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emoments,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Opulent Maelstrom\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings a solid dose of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff\u003c\/b\u003e's signature metallic riffery, along with a healthy dose of exotic lead work. Metal's grand poobah of guitar insanity,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Jarzombek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cb\u003eWATCHTOWER\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLOTTED SCIENCE\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPASTIC INK\u003c\/b\u003e) cuts heads with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoomis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the solo-fest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Jato Unit\"\u003c\/b\u003e. The flurry of notes these two dish out at each other could easily see the title changed to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Flight Of The Dueling Bumblebees\"\u003c\/b\u003e, or something as equally alluding to the advanced guitar lesson the song provides. A bit more melodious is the contribution of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCANNIBAL CORPSE\u003c\/b\u003e's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Vai\u003c\/b\u003e-meets-death metal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Race Against Disaster\"\u003c\/b\u003e. The not-so-metal (yet highly regarded jazz bassist)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Manring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elends his virtuoso to the very metal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Cashmere Shiv\"\u003c\/b\u003e. Almost\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDREAM THEATER\u003c\/b\u003e-like in quality and essence, the track also features some fretless guitar work courtesy of producer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil Kernon\u003c\/b\u003e. Aside from these contributions, former\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEVERMORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edrummer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Arrington\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the only other musician invited to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff\u003c\/b\u003e's party. Not that he needs anymore help, as this really is a well-rounded and diverse effort despite the fact that its sole purpose is to showcase the man's incredible guitar skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-content margin__top-xlarge margin__bottom-xlarge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrap-second\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Loomis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Zero Order Phase\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprove once and for all that shred is indeed not dead? 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(Scroll down to read)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoth-metal cover of Sister Of Mercy's \"Lucretia My Reflection\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover of Paul Simon classic \"Patterns\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeter Wichers (ex-\u003cstrong\u003eSoilwork\u003c\/strong\u003e) on guitars and bass, Dirk Verbeuren (\u003cstrong\u003eSoilwork\u003c\/strong\u003e) on drums and Matt Wicklund (ex-\u003cstrong\u003eHimsa\u003c\/strong\u003e) on guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuest musicians \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Loomis (Nevermore)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJames Murphy (Obituary, Testament\u003c\/strong\u003e, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2008 one of metal's most defining and revolutionary vocalists, Warrel Dane, celebrated his highly anticipated inaugural solo effort, \"Praises To The War Machine\", which saw him further honing his craft to perfection. Dane, who first shattered the boundaries of conventionality with the legendary Sanctuary and Nevermore, proved that he is one of metal's most diverse frontmen with this solo effort as he unleashes a barrage of introspective and personal lyrics that are heartfelt and extremely powerful. All of this emotion backed with his soaring angelic and dynamic vocals provides all of the necessary elements for a savagely captivating, melodic assault that quickly hooks you in. Before beginning this new venture Dane went out and surrounded himself with some of the best musicians that he could find. This search ultimately resulted in landing the renowned Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork) on guitars and bass, Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork) on drums and Matt Wicklund (ex-Himsa) on guitars. The effort was also recorded and mixed by Wichers (coproducer Soilwork) and features guest musicians Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) and James Murphy (Obituary, Testament, etc.).Additionally this 2021 extended version reissues contains four live tracks from the album on side C featuring singer\/songwriter Jonny Smokes which also will be available on all digital platforms. \"Praises To The War Machine\" is an absolute must for all Nevermore fans. Prepare yourself for the sheer beauty and elegance that awaits. Collector's are treated to a 16-page deluxe booklet housed inside a jewel case, a beautiful GoldMax CD, and it's all been remastered to perfection by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen We Pray \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessenger \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObey \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLucretia My Reflection \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet You Down \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAugust \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour Chosen Misery \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Day The Rats Went To War \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrother \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatterns \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Old Man \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEquilibrium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(bonus tracks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything Is Fading \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(acoustic live w \u003cstrong\u003eJonny Smokes\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObey \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(acoustic live w \u003cstrong\u003eJonny Smokes\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet You Down (acoustic live w \u003cstrong\u003eJonny Smokes\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eA Very Good Year \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(acoustic live w\u003cstrong\u003e Jonny Smokes\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen We Pray\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessenger\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObey\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucretia My Reflection\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet You Down\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Chosen Misery\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Day The Rats Went To War\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrother\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatterns\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Old Man\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquilibrium\/Everything Is Fading (acoustic-live)\/Obey (acoustic live)\/Let You Down (acoustic-live)\/A Very Good Year (acoustic-live)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89% METAL ARCHIVES REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes as no surprise that most ventures into writing a solo album by metal vocalists are, at best, forgettable and at worst, horrific. At times, the results are an inferior version of their main band's music. Other times, one can hear the culmination of negative aspects that the singer had let seep into his band's music (see Geoff Tate's self-titled album for just one example of this). Despite this, my expectations were still high in the days preceding \"Praises To The Warmachine's\" release. Perhaps this is due to the fact that Nevermore's \"This Godless Endeavor\" was (and still is) one of my favorite metal albums of all time. Even Dane's statement that this would be quite different from Nevermore was not enough to dissuade my excitement at the possibilities this album had to offer. In fact, not even the inclusion of Peter Wichers as Dane's chief songwriting partner could stifle my enthusiasm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe songs as a whole are much more straightforward than the usual Nevermore song. There is usually a simple main riff and a typical verse-chorus structure. The instrumentation is far less complex, aside from a flashy solo each from Jeff Loomis and James Murphy in \"Messenger\" and \"The Day The Rats Went To War,\" respectively. However, the riffs succeed in their simplicity, and the choruses stick in the mind, in a positive way as opposed to the 'so annoying you can't get it out of your head' manner of a typical pop song.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are doses of alternative rock\/metal along with some goth-rock influences as well. In addition, there is the especially effective use of atmosphere to guide and enhance some songs. Despite the presence of frequent Warrel Dane buzzwords like \"pigs,\" \"jester\" and \"parasites,\" the lyrics are a mix of the intellectually stimulating and the deeply personal. \"Brother\" and \"This Old Man\" are two examples of this deeply personal approach, the former being about Dane's emotional wounds after the failure of his brother to provide emotional support after the death of his mother. Dane does a fine job of allowing the listener into his life and allowing him\/her to understand his cerebral process towards the circumstance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two covers here, one being an almost unrecognizable cover of Paul Simon's \"Patterns.\" The other is a goth-metal cover of Sister Of Mercy's \"Lucretia My Reflection,\" which is so good that it is arguably the best track here. In some cases, having a cover ranking as the best song on an album is a sign of failure, yet because Dane does such an effective job of putting his own stamp on the song, it is nothing but a success. Ranking right up there with \"Lucretia\" is \"August,\" which manages to be emotionally stirring while still being relatively heavy and not resorting to the typical ballad-structure. \"When We Pray\" has an irresistible hook that is classic Warrel Dane. \"Your Chosen Misery\" builds from soft acoustic guitars to a great harmonized chorus and is another favorite. \"Equilibrium\" ups the tempo and heaviness while still sounding quite different from Nevermore and is another highlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe only negative aspect of this album, besides the stock main riff of \"Messenger,\" is the song \"The Day The Rats Went To War.\" It's one of the heavier songs, but despite a good solo from James Murphy, this song is usually skipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Praises To The Warmachine\" is an album that can be utilized as music to rock out to in the car with the windows down and also serve as a conduit for introspection. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i6JBtt-oId0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z1qIOynswCs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003eNEVERMORE - IN MEMORY + Ltd Collector Card (*NEW-GOLDMAX CD, 2023, Brutal Planet) 10 Tracks from Loomis\/Dane!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBPCD1619 NEVERMORE - IN MEMORY (GOLD CD) 637405142099\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAuthentically licensed 1996 classic album released on Century Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeatures five hard-to-find bonus tracks \/ 10 total tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduction by former Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith the coveted Brutal Planet GoldMax Deluxe CD reissue treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003eElite 2023 Remaster by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003ePeter Murphy\/Bauhaus cover song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003eGold Disc CD to discourage disc rot and add beauty and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003eEvery CD comes with a deluxe foil-stamped collector's card of Nevermore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003eExpanded 8-page insert with lyrics and additional band pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003eGold Disc border on the front cover - but the back of the booklet features the front cover with no Gold border around the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #150303;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #150303;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBooklet write-up by esteemed heavy metal music critic, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"In Memory\" EP were songs recorded during the \"Politics of Ecstasy\" sessions, released prior to that album of course. The interesting thing about this EP is that despite being recorded during those sessions, it does have a different feel then those songs. It seems like they overloaded that album with the more technical material, as well as the material that was a bit heavier, and this resulting EP isn't as \"destructive\". Jeff Loomis and Pat O'Brien were an interesting combination in early Nevermore, just listen to the opener \"Optimist or Pessimist\". The main riff is death\/thrash riff provided courtesy of the malevolent Pat O'Brien. Then Loomis swoops in at all the right times to add an eerie sounding clean guitar break, that leads into a great solo, as well as another one at the end of the song. \"Matricide\" and the title track \"In Memory\" are both great semi-ballads, Warrel Dane is in a class of his own when it comes to expressing emotion. 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