My Dying Bride has been one of the foremost & consistent leading lights in doom metal since their debut album As The Flower Withers was released on Peaceville Records back in 1992. Influenced by acts such as Celtic Frost and Candlemass, the band’s heavy atmospherics have carved a huge worldwide following over the years to stand at the pinnacle of the genre, and remain one of the most instantly distinguishable metal bands.
The Angel and the Dark River, My Dying Bride’s third studio album, was released in 1995 and is considered to be among the highlights of the whole Doom Metal genre; the opus itself being a significant breakthrough release for the band. The album was recorded at the infamous Academy Studios (Paradise Lost, Anathema, Cradle of Filth) in Yorkshire, UK, with long-time associate, Mags. Expanding upon the strong mix of atmosphere and heavy doom riffing of previous albums, The Angel and the Dark River was full of sprawling emotional epic tracks with flowing dynamics, which also saw My Dying Bride venturing further into clean vocal territory and to great acclaim.
This special pressing of The Angel and the Dark River marks the album’s thirtieth anniversary, and is presented on limited Pearl Sunrise vinyl, including new half-speed audio master courtesy of Air Studios.
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