Name: Lamenting of the Innocent
Brand: Sorcerer

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

157151

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-05-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

39841571516

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Sorcerer

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Metal Blade

Metal Blade is an independent heavy metal label that was founded in Los Angeles, CA on February 1, 1982 by Brian Slagel. Over the years, Metal Blade has gained a reputation for launching the careers of numerous popular metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and many others.

The label has gone through various changes in its label codes and variants throughout the years. From 1982 to 1983, they used "tan labels and axe with blood stains" for most releases. However, there were exceptions such as "black labels" available only on the Metal Massacre compilation and "custom tan labels" for certain releases like Bitch's Damnation Alley.

In 1984, Metal Blade switched to using "silver labels and axe with blood stains," which were actually used only in that year. Some pressings from this period with earlier dates are actually from 1984. These silver labels were also reused in the 2016 reissues of Slayer's Show No Mercy album. Additionally, some releases sold in 1987 featured these silver labels but were likely old stock distributed in new sleeves.

Sorcerer is a Hardcore Techno/Gabber artist known for their energetic and intense performances. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, Sorcerer creates music that pushes the boundaries of the genre. With a sound that combines heavy beats, distorted synths, and aggressive vocals, *Sorcerer* delivers an electrifying experience that leaves audiences craving more.

Similar to artists such as Crypt Sermon, Night Demon, and Count Raven, *Sorcerer* has carved out their own unique niche in the Hardcore Techno/Gabber scene. Their music resonates with fans who appreciate powerful and relentless beats combined with intricate melodies. Each track tells a story through its pulsating rhythms and captivating lyrics.

With an extensive discography spanning multiple albums and collaborations with other notable performers like Atlantean Kodex and Spiritus Mortis, *Sorcerer* continues to push the boundaries of what is possible within the Hardcore Techno/Gabber genre. Their dedication to their craft shines through in every performance, making them a must-see act for any fan of high-energy electronic music.

Titled Lamenting of the Innocent, the new album from the Swedish epic doom metal band follows 2017’s The Crowning of the Fire King. Producing the album themselves, the band are self-confessed hardcore perfectionists who will accept nothing but the absolute best in every aspect of the recording process. The only collaborators involved in the making of Lamenting of The Innocent were Ronnie Björnström, who both mixed and mastered the album, and Conny Welén who contributed to the songwriting. Speaking about the upcoming album, the band says, “we play music that relates to when we grew up, with bands like Rainbow, Sabbath, the Maiden and such. They are all influences and we like to build that dramatic touch into our music. It’s important for us to create a feeling in the song that will take you, maybe, to another world or a fantasy place somewhere, and the bands we grew up with are the masters of this. By the same token we are also influenced by more contemporary acts and their approach to arrangements and orchestration. Inspiration can come from anywhere, but we all know when we’ve captured that ‘Sorcerer sound’. It feels like home.”

Lamenting of the Innocent

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