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Artist: Veni Domine
Album Title: Album of Labor: IIII
Label: Retroactive/Melodic Passion
Format: CD w 12-page booklet, jewel case
Quantity: 500 unit pressing
Barcode: 732131700626
Product ID: RRCD2100
KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS
- Epic fourth release by Veni Domine (Sweden)
- Progressive Doomy Power Christian Metal Classic Â
- Philosophical, apocalyptic themes make it a "thinking person's" album
- 1998 release on Thunderload Records
- Reissue is co-release between Retroactive & Melodic Passion Records
- Remastered by Rob Colwell
- 11 tracks / 57 minutes
- Part of the exclusive Metal Icon Series
- Artwork by NLTM, Scott Waters
- 2004 write-up from the band to fans
- CD with 12-page lyrics insert, jewel case
- Limited to just 500 copies
- For fans of QueensrĂżche, Savatage, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Threshold, Haven, Saviour Machine
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Veni Domine – The Album of Labour (CD, 2026, Retroactive / Melodic Passion Records)
Some albums take time to arrive—but when they do, they carry the weight of everything that came before them.
The Album of Labour is exactly that kind of release.
Originally released in 2004 after years of delays and setbacks, this fourth album from Sweden’s Veni Domine stands as a powerful and fully realized statement—refining the band’s signature blend of progressive, doom, and power metal into something both more focused and more accessible, without sacrificing depth.
Where Spiritual Wasteland leaned heavily into atmosphere and experimentation, The Album of Labour sharpens that approach with stronger melodies, more defined song structures, and unforgettable choruses. Tracks like “Waiting For The Bloodred Sky” and “Inner Circle” showcase the band’s ability to craft hook-driven, emotionally resonant metal while still maintaining their progressive edge.
At the center is vocalist Fredrik Ohlsson, delivering one of his most confident and mature performances—combining clarity, range, and emotional intensity. Guitarist Torbjörn Weinesjö continues to elevate the band’s sound with expressive lead work, even weaving in subtle blues influences that add texture and character to the album’s already rich sonic palette.
The production is clean, powerful, and immersive, allowing every element—from the heavy rhythm section to the layered keyboards—to breathe and contribute to the overall experience.
Lyrically, the album continues Veni Domine’s exploration of faith, struggle, and apocalyptic vision, often drawing from biblical imagery and prophetic themes. The result is a record that challenges the listener—not just musically, but intellectually and spiritually. This is truly a thinking person’s album.
Remastered by Rob Colwell and presented as part of the Metal Icon Series, this reissue brings renewed clarity and depth to a long-overlooked gem—paired with updated artwork (12-page booklet with a jewel case) by Scott Waters (NLTM) and the inclusion of the band’s original 2004 write-up to fans.
This is not background music.
This is an album to engage, reflect on, and return to again and again.
For fans of QueensrĂżche, Savatage, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Threshold, Haven, Saviour Machine
TRACKS
Waiting For The Blood Red Sky / Eli Lema Sabbachtani / Doom Of Man / River Of Life II / Inner Circle / Deep Down Under / The Healing The Mystery / River Of Life IIII / Voice Of Creation / The Healers Face / River Of Life I
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