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Vader - Dark Age
Review by Karl Ullrich
Vader's latest album, Dark Age, is a brutal and intense journey through the depths of death metal. The Polish band has been around for over three decades, and this album proves that they are still at the top of their game.
From the opening track, "Dark Heart," the listener is thrust into a world of crushing riffs, thundering drums, and guttural vocals. The production is top-notch, with each instrument and vocal track coming through crystal clear.
The album is a mix of fast-paced thrash and slower, more atmospheric tracks. "Emptiness" and "When the Sun Drowns in Dark" are standout examples of the latter, with haunting melodies and clean vocals that contrast nicely with the heavier tracks.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of war, death, and the human condition. Vader doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of life, and their lyrics are both thought-provoking and disturbing.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: vader-dark-age.rar- MP3 size: 100 mb
- FLAC size: 875 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Age | 04:34 | |
| Decapitated Saints | ||
| One Step to Salvation | ||
| Breath of Centuries | 4:28 | |
| Chaos | 4:16 | |
| Testimony | 03:53 | |
| Breath of Centuries | ||
| Vicious Circle | 2:36 | |
| Vicious Circle | ||
| Demon's Wind | 04:15 | |
| One Step To Salvation | 03:40 | |
| Demon's Wind | ||
| Dark Age | 4:32 | |
| Chaos | ||
| Demon’s Wind | 4:12 | |
| Crucified Ones | 03:20 | |
| One Step to Salvation | 3:37 | |
| Reign-Carrion | ||
| Final Massacre | 4:24 | |
| Testimony | 3:50 | |
| Crucified Ones | ||
| Breath Of Centuries | 04:30 | |
| Reign-Carrion | 06:24 | |
| The Crucified Ones | 3:18 | |
| Decapitated Saints | 2:40 |
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Catalog Numbers
- EVIL 041 MC
- EVIL 095 CD
- EVIL096CD
- EVIL110LP
Labels
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Formats
- Cassette
- Album
- Limited Edition
- CD
- Digipack
- Vinyl
- LP
- Green
- Special Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Hertz Studio |
| Mixed At | Hertz Studio |
| Mastered At | Hertz Studio |
| Produced At | Hertz Studio |
| Distributed By | Badmusic.pl |
| Remixed At | Hertz Studio |
| Remastered At | Hertz Studio |
| Manufactured By | Monotype Pressing |
| Pressed By | wmfono |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass Guitar | Novy (tracks: 1, 4) |
| Cover | Dan Seagrave |
| Drums | Daray (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6), James (tracks: 5, 7, 8, 10), Pavulon |
| Layout | Hal |
| Lead Guitar | Spider (tracks: 9), Mauser (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) |
| Lyrics By | Paweł Wasilewski (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10) |
| Producer | Wojtek & Slawek Wieslawscy |
| Vocals | Peter |
| Guitar | Peter |
| Music By | Peter |
| Booking | Massive Music |
| Management | Massive Music |
| Photography By | Monika Wawrzyniak |
Notes
- Yellow shell edition.
- It's re-recorded "The Ultimate Incantation" from 1992.
- Sticker says: "Legendary debut album re-created after 25 years!!! Even more brutal and evil!!!"
- Misspelled song titles on digipack: "Testimoany", and "Decapitated Saints28".
- Released in a 3-panel digipack with a booklet.
- Limited edition 550 cd's, available only on tour 25 Years of Chaos in Poland and World Incantation Tour in Europe.
- Black Shell / Limited to 100 copies.
- Released in jewel case with 12-page booklet.
- All songs for this album was recorded, re-mixed and re-mastered in Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland.
- Songs: "Testimony", "One Step To Salvation", "Demon's Wind" and "Breath Of Centuries" were recorded in 13-16th November 2017. Songs: "Dark Age", "Vicious Circle", "The Crucified Ones", "Final Massacre", "Chaos" and "Reign-Carrion" were recorded between July 2007 and March 2008 on the session for "XXV" album (originals available on "XXV" album released by Regain Rec. in 2008) and now totally re-mixed, re-amped and re-mastered exclusively for this "Dark Age" record. Vocals for songs "Final Massacre" and "Reign-Carrion" was new recorded, mixed and mastered. Song "Decapitated Saints" was recorded in April 2011 on the session for "Welcome To The Morbid Reich" (original available on "Welcome To The Morbid Reich" released by Nuclear Blast in 2011) and now exceptionally re-mixed, re-amped and remastered exclusively for this "Dark Age" record.
- Limited to 100 copies, 1st 50 copies comes with A2-size poster.
- Comes in gatefold cover sleeve.
- Songs: "Testimony", "One Step To Salvation", "Demon's Wind" and "Breath Of Centuries" were recorded in 13-16th November 2017.
- Songs: "Dark Age", "Vicious Circle", "The Crucified Ones", "Final Massacre", "Chaos" and "Reign-Carrion" were recorded between July 2007 and March 2008 on the session for "XXV" album (originals available on "XXV" album released by Regain Rec. in 2008) and now totally re-mixed, re-amped and re-mastered exclusively for this "Dark Age" record. Vocals for songs "Final Massacre" and "Reign-Carrion" was new recorded, mixed and mastered.
- Song "Decapitated Saints" was recorded in April 2011 on the session for "Welcome To The Morbid Reich" (original available on "Welcome To The Morbid Reich" released by Nuclear Blast in 2011) and now exceptionally re-mixed, re-amped and remastered exclusively for this "Dark Age" record.
- All songs on this album were produced in Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland.
- Distributed by Badmusic.pl
- All songs for this album was recorded, re-mixed and re-mastered in Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland. Songs: „Testimony”, „One Step To Salvation”, „Demon’s Wind” and „Breath Of Centuries” were recorded in 13-16th November 2017. Songs: Dark Age”, Vicious Circle”, „The Crucified Ones”, „Final Massacre”, „Chaos” and „Reign-Carrion” were recorded between July 2007 and March 2008 on the session for „XXV” album (originals available on „XXV” album released by Regain Rec. in 2008) and now totally re-mixed, re-amped and re-mastered exclusively for this „Dark Age” record. Vocal for songs „Final Massacre” and „Reign-Carrion” was new recorded, mixed and mastered . Song „Decapitated Saints” was recorded in April 2011 on the session for „Welcome To The Morbid Reich” (original available on „Welcome To The Morbid Reich” released by Nuclear Blast in 2011) and now exceptionally re-mixed, re-amped and remastered exclusively for this „Dark Age” record. All songs on this album were produced by Wojtek & Slawek Wieslawski in Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland. Cover art by Dan Seagrave. Layout & DTP by Tomasz ‘Hal’ Halicki. VADER musicians on this record: PETER - vocal / guitars / leads / bass guitar MAUSER - guitars and leads in „Dark Age”, „Vicious Circle”, „Final Massacre”, „The Crucified Ones” and „Chaos” SPIDER - lead in „Decapitated Saints” NOVY - bass guitar in „Dark Age” and „Final Massacre” JAMES - drums in „Testimony”, „One Step To Salvation”, „Demon’s Wind” and „Breath Of Centuries” DARAY - drums in „Dark Age”, „Vicious Circle”, „The Crucified Ones”, „Final Massacre” and „Chaos” PAVULON - drums in „Decapitated Saints” VADER line-up 2017-2018 is: PETER - vocal / guitar SPIDER - guitar HAL - bass guitar JAMES - drums
- Limited to 300 copies, 1st 100 copies comes with A2-size poster.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Printed): 5 903293 710005 >
- Barcode (Scanned): 5903293710005
- Matrix / Runout: 2108703403 Monotype Pressing
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT57
- Mould SID Code: IFPI Z945
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): 172877E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): 172877E2/A
- Barcode: 5903293710005
About Vader
Vader first formed back in 1986 in Poland. The band eventually released their first full-length "The Ultimate Incantation" in 1992. After touring with bands such as Dismember and Suffocation, the band released "Sothis" and "The Darkest Age - Live '93" both in 1994. "De Profundis" was then released the coming year, followed by "Future of the Past" (1996), and "Black to the Blind" (1997) (both backed by great touring). Two early demos, "Necrolust" (originally recorded in 1989) and "Morbid Reich" (1990) were re-released under demand as "Reborn in Chaos".
Live albums and videos followed, but the band eventually re-appared as one of the most menacing Death Metal acts ever with the outstanding "Litany" in 1999. "Revelations" followed in 2002 and "The Beast" in 2004.
Massive Music Management
Mariusz Kmiolek
87-720 Ciechocinek, P.O.Box 7, Poland
Tel: +48 54 2837089
Tel: +48 54 2837090
info@vader.pl
Name Vars
- Vadar
Members
- Piotr Wiwczarek
- Leszek Rakowski
- Maurycy Stefanowicz
- Krzysztof Raczkowski
- Konrad Karchut
- Marcin Nowak
- Jacek Kalisz
- Wacław Kiełtyka
- Reyash
- Marek Pająk
- Paweł Jaroszewicz
- Jarosław Łabieniec
- Dariusz Brzozowski
- James Stewart
- Robert Struczewski
- Robert Czarneta
- Grzegorz Jackowski
- Tomasz Halicki
- Piotr Kuzioła
