Name: Death's Design
Brand: Diabolical Masquerade

Bonus disc

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VILELP834

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-11-22

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Standard:20

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801056883414

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Clear LP

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Diabolical Masquerade

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Metal

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Peaceville

Peaceville is an English label founded by Paul Halmshaw, also known as Hammy, in 1987. The label primarily focuses on metal music and has gained a reputation for its high-quality releases. In 2000, Peaceville was sold to Snapper Music but continues to thrive under their ownership.

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A one-man black metal side project of Katatonia guitarist Anders Nyström (aka Blackheim/Blakkheim), Diabolical Masquerade was active until September 2004. Known for their unique blend of atmospheric and symphonic elements, the band's music is characterized by haunting melodies, aggressive guitar riffs, and intense vocals. Drawing inspiration from various genres including black metal, progressive rock, and classical music, Diabolical Masquerade created a sound that was both dark and captivating.

During their active years, Diabolical Masquerade released several albums that showcased their musical versatility and creativity. Their compositions often featured intricate arrangements and complex song structures, pushing the boundaries of traditional black metal. The band's ability to seamlessly blend different styles made them stand out in the genre.

Influenced by bands such as Arcturus, Solefald, Sigh, and Emperor among others, Diabolical Masquerade left a lasting impact on the black metal scene. While they may no longer be actively creating music together, their legacy lives on through their discography which continues to inspire fans and musicians alike.

THE FOURTH AND FINAL ALBUM OF SYMPHONIC EXTREME METAL FROM 2001, FROM KATATONIA MASTERMIND ANDERS NYSTR?M PRESENTED ON LIMITED CLEAR VINYL AS THE FIRST REPRESSING SINCE THE ORIGINAL 2001 RELEASE From Katatonia mastermind Anders ?Blakkheim? Nystr?m, Peaceville presents the fourth and final album from his symphonic extreme metal solo-project, Diabolical Masquerade, which launched onto the scene in 1996 with the release of debut album ?Ravendusk in My Heart?. ?Death?s Design? was first released in 2001 when it was speculated that the album was originally to appear as an actual movie soundtrack before the film was unfortunately cancelled. Past guest musician Dan Swan? featured alongside Blakkheim as a more prominent and involved contributor to this black metal horror soundtrack. The album is draped in dark atmosphere courtesy of the synth and sound effects throughout and taken even further with the inclusion of the Maalten quartet (Estonia), making for a more orchestral and epic experience, mixed with black and traditional metal influences. The album consists of 61 seamlessly flowing segments, grouped into 20 movements & recalling the finely-honed execution and composition of acts such as Emperor. ?Death?s Design? is hailed as a high-point in the band?s discography, and the pinnacle of the Diabolical Masquerade saga, before Blakkheim called it a day and disbanded in September 2004. Artwork appears courtesy of Travis Smith. This edition of 'Death's Design' is presented on 180gm clear vinyl in single sleeve packaging complete with a printed inner bag.

Death's Design

Music GB