Reissue of the band's fantastic debut album from 1999 with original artwork and revised layout including all lyrics, extensive liner notes and many photos from the early days.
The CD comes as Collector's Edition in 4-panel digipack with 8-page booklet, limited to 500 copies, and includes the "Rabenflug" demo from 1996 as exclusive bonus tracks.
"Reign of Tempests" is a genuine classic of German Melodic/Symphonic Black Metal and an absolute must have for all fans of this genre. Pure 90s nostalgia!!
Both album and demo were meticulously restored and remastered for optimal sound on CD as well as vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in 2022.
Re-released with kind permission from DIES ATER and now available for the first time ever on vinyl and as DigiCD with the original artwork!
Includes unlimited streaming of Reign of Tempests
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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The band's fantastic debut album for the first time ever on vinyl! Pure 90s Melodic Black Metal nostalgia! Comes with printed innersleeve, download and 4-page insert with extensive liner notes and lots of old photos. Carefully remastered for the best possible sound on vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony.
Limited to 99 copies on sea blue/yellow swirl vinyl (NSP & Dies Ater exclusive, one copy per customer while stock lasts!) and 199 copies on sea blue/black galaxy vinyl.
Includes unlimited streaming of Reign of Tempests
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Sterbend auf seinem mächtigen Thron,
ein Herrscher gefangen in einer anderen Dimension.
Die Augen erliegend einem dunklen Schein,
verkümmert in einer ewigen Nacht.
Der Regen, die Tränen des Nebelherzen,
der Wind flüsternd von einer Schlacht,
verloren in des Lebens Trauerspiel, still gestorben,
versunken im kargen Glanz.
"Ich bin der Alte, ich bin das Land.
Vergessen mein Licht, wandere ich meist unerkannt."
"Haß ist mein Schatten, die Sünde mein Leid,
des Winters Kälte in meiner Seele gedeiht."
Ewig klagend des Herrschers Wort,
klingend mit dem bitterem Rabenschrei.
Die Krone des Mondes, der Tränenschein,
Erlöser der Pein, des Waldes sein.
So leise der Ruf, die schwarze Poesie.
Ergötzt bei des Dunklen kalten Kraft.
Im Schmerz keine Erinnerung bleibt zurück,
ertränkt in der Schönheit einer Vollmondnacht.
Mondkind, der Hauch einer süßen Lust.
Erhebe dein Haupt, fühle des Winters Frost.
Dein das Herz der Zerstörung, die Botschaft der Angst.
Erbe die Klinge, die das Böse erschafft.
"Umbrae exercita tenebrarum sunt"
Die Strafe der Unsterblichkeit,
eines Engels bitterster Bann,
zu sehen wie der Fluß der Zeit vorüber zieht,
zu sehen wie Liebe dem Herrscher nie vergibt.
supported by 9 fans who also own “Der Fluch der Seele”
The atmosphere of this album is fantastic. Makes you feel like you're knee-deep in the trenches drenched in mud, filth, sweat, and blood. Truly encapsulates the horrors of World War I, and the fact that the lyrics of some of the songs are taken from old war letters really adds to the authenticity.
Favorite Track(s): Die Feuertaufe, Grabenlieder edoerfler
supported by 8 fans who also own “Der Fluch der Seele”
I fucking love this band. 100% guaranteed that if you opened me up and listened to the sound of my crazy ass black metal heart, it would most likely sound something like this 🤣🖤 bcb723
supported by 7 fans who also own “Der Fluch der Seele”
Epic melodic German black metal like this can be an intensive experience. FLAGRAS know exactly how to write thrilling tracks with a lot of catchy soulful moments. Monuments like "Kairos" are full of atmosphere, inspiration and also majestic. The songs are not only multi-faceted and and as a result interesting for a long time, they are also well balanced between melancholy and a decent unpolished roughness. H.L.