The Venomous
| The Venomous | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 31 March 2017 | |||
| Recorded | Between 31 August and 30 September 2016, Zero Gravity studios, Athens, Greece | |||
| Genre | Melodic death metal | |||
| Length | 49:42 | |||
| Label | Despotz (Sweden) | |||
| Producer | Marios Iliopoulos and Terry Nikas | |||
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The Venomous is the seventh full-length studio album by the Greek/Swedish melodic death metal band, Nightrage. It was released by Despotz on 31 March 2017, format CD/LP/digital.[1] The album was recorded by Terry Nikas at Zero Gravity studios in Athens, Greece, and mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory at Maskinrummet studio in Uppsala, Sweden.[2]
The Venomous was also released in Japan by record label Avalon/Marquee. The Bonus Track for Japanese release is an alternative version of the instrumental song "Denial of the Soul".[3]
Cover art/layout is made by Vagelis Petiklas of Revolver Design.[4]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Venomous" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos | 4:31 |
| 2. | "Metamorphosis/Day of Wrath" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 3:52 |
| 3. | "In Abhorrence" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Affliction" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Söderman, Iliopoulos | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Catharsis" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 4:55 |
| 6. | "Bemoan" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 4:07 |
| 7. | "The Blood" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Söderman, Iliopoulos | 4:12 |
| 8. | "From Ashes into Stone" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Trail of Ghosts" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 4:50 |
| 10. | "Disturbia" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos, Söderman | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Desolation And Dismay" | Nyman, Iliopoulos | Iliopoulos | 4:03 |
| 12. | "Denial of The Soul" (Instrumental) | — | Iliopoulos | 3:01 |
Videography[edit]
Music videos were filmed for two of the album's tracks, "The Venomous" and "Affliction". Both videos were directed by Rawrec productions.[5]
Credits[edit]
Band members[edit]
- Ronnie Nyman − vocals
- Marios Iliopoulos − guitars
- Magnus Söderman − guitars
- Anders Hammer – bass
- Lawrence Dinamarca − drums
Guest musicians[edit]
- Lawrence Mackrory – Additional vocals on "Affliction" and "The Blood".
- Peter Sundström – String/keys arrangements on "Denial of The Soul"
References[edit]
- ^ "Despotz Records – Releases". Despotz Records. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Nightrage – The Venomous - Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Avalon Records – The Venomous". Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ Petiklas, Vagelis. "Nightrage The Venomous Cover Art". Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ "Nightrage – The Venomous (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Despotz Records. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
