Name: Turn Loose The Swans
Brand: My Dying Bride

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VILELP1095

Colour

White

Colour details

Marble

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

30th Anniversary Edition

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

801056809513

Total Cap

White LP

Artist

My Dying Bride

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Peaceville

My Dying Bride is a British doom band that was formed in 1990. Originally starting out as a slower-than-usual death metal act, the band quickly became known for their unique blend of doom metal, incorporating elements of death and black metal. Their first recording, "Towards The Sinister," led to their debut EP "Symphonaire Infernus Et Spera Empyrium" and their first full-length album "As the Flower Withers." The success of these releases paved the way for further experimentation with different musical styles on albums like "Turn Loose The Swans" and "The Angel And The Dark River."

Despite achieving commercial success, My Dying Bride never stopped pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds. This can be heard on albums like "34.788%...Complete," which showcased their willingness to innovate within their own original style. Over the years, they have influenced many other bands and even spawned a subgenre.

The band has seen some lineup changes throughout its history, including replacements due to pregnancy and departures. However, this has not hindered their ability to create powerful music. With Calvin Robertshaw rejoining the band after 15 years and Shaun Macgowan stepping in as a replacement member, My Dying Bride continues to captivate audiences with their distinctive sound.

THE ICONIC 1993 MASTERPIECE OF UK GOTHIC DOOM PRESENTED ON SINGLE BLACK VINYL

My Dying Bride has been the leading light of 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 &amp; Candlemass, the band's heavy atmospherics have carved a huge worldwide following over the years &amp; they remain at the pinnacle of the genre &amp; one of the most instantly distinguishable metal bands.

Originally released on Peaceville in October 1993 &amp; recorded at Academy Studios in Yorkshire, ‘Turn Loose The Swans’ saw the arrival of long-time session musician &amp; classically trained violin &amp; piano player Martin Powell. The album also saw the band stretching &amp; pushing the grandiose textures &amp; epic doom dynamics to create an opus of previously unrivalled atmosphere &amp; stark emotion.

Fans &amp; critics have since hailed ‘Turn Loose The Swans’ as the blueprint for the new Gothic Metal genre, with many often still citing the release as among the defining albums of the band’s distinguished career.

Turn Loose The Swans

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