Artist: AGATHODAIMON
Album: BLACKEN THE ANGEL REMASTERED (DIGI)

Year: 1998/ 2008
Media type: CD

Agathodaimon is without question one of the most interesting and original bands on the modern scene. Their music easily joins extreme heaviness with a dark, yet romantic and erotic atmosphere, strengthened with a huge dose of disturbing melancholy. The exclusive re-release of “Blacken The Angel” brings an unique album of some of the most inspiring works, combining the best elements of dark wave, gothic and black metal… “Blacken The Angel” was released in late 1998, immediately receiving excellent reviews in worldwide press. The album was a truly stunning mixture of power, beauty and dark majesty. Combining symphonic black metal with gothic elements, Agathodaimon delivered a handful of amazing tracks, starting with the atmospheric 8-minute opener “Tristetea Vehementa” (meaning “The Loud Sadness”). Another highlight of the album was the 15-minute epic juggernaut “Near Dark” – a complex and rich compositions, revealing Agathodaimon’s progressive edge. Other songs worth mentioning are definitely “Ill of an Imaginary Guilt” and “Die Nacht des Unwesens”, bearing some resemblance to such bands as Darkthrone or even Black Sabbath. The lyrics were written in English, Romanian and German; some of them were inspired by Romanian poets Mihai Eminescu and Ion Minulescu. Overall, “Blacken The Angel” became a huge success for the band and to this day remains one of their finest offerings.

TRACKLIST:

1. Tristetea Vehementa
2. Banner of Blasphemy
3. Near Dark
4. III of an Imaginary Guilt
5. Die Nacht des Unwesens
6. Contemplation Song
7. Sfintit Cu Roua Suferintii
8. Stingher/Alone
9. After Dark
10. Ribbons/ Requiem