CD Back On Black / Cargo Release date: 17/May/2024
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Sales Rank:
#709 in Heavy Metal #15128 in Rock
Style:
Heavy Metal
Product No.:
2101105825
Details / Tracklist:
01. "Dig Your Own Grave [ambulance Station Squat London 1985]" 02. "A Violation of Something Sacred [ambulance Station Squat London 1985" 03. "At Deaths Door [behind the Realms of Madness]" 04. "The Closing Irony [behind the Realms of Madness]" 05. "The Captive [within the Prophecy]" 06. "Flight of the Nazgul [within the Prophecy]" 07. "Key to Nirvana [turn Back Trilobite]" 08. "Equinox [turn Back Trilobite]"
Description:
The Closing Irony by Sacrilege, released 10 May 2024, includes the following tracks: "At Death's Door", "The Captive", "Key To Nirvana" and more.
This version of The Closing Irony comes as a 1xCD in a(n) Jewelcase packaging. -
"The Closing Irony" is a CD release by the influential UK band Sacrilege, presented by the specialist reissue label Back On Black / Cargo. This edition brings together powerful, politically charged metal rooted in the 1980s underground, where Sacrilege became known for merging raw hardcore punk energy with dark, heavy metal riffs. On this CD, the band's songwriting is characterized by aggressive guitar work, driving rhythms and an intense vocal performance that carries a bleak, socially aware lyrical outlook. The atmosphere is dark and urgent, appealing to fans of classic thrash, crossover and the heavier side of the UK punk/metal fusion. With its gritty production and uncompromising attitude, "The Closing Irony" captures a crucial phase of Sacrilege's evolution and preserves the spirit of the era in which these songs were born.
Sacrilege are regarded as an important name in the UK underground, particularly for their role in bridging crust punk and metal. Emerging in the mid-1980s, the band attracted attention in the extreme music scene for their heavy, doom-laden riffing combined with a raw, political punk backbone. They earned a cult following through their intense live shows and early recordings, which have since become touchstones for fans and bands moving between punk, thrash and early extreme metal. Their legacy continues to resonate, and reissues like "The Closing Irony" help new listeners discover their distinctive sound and attitude.
Back On Black / Cargo is known for high-quality reissues and carefully curated editions, especially in the fields of metal, punk and hard rock. The label focuses on classic and cult recordings, often presenting them in lovingly prepared formats aimed at collectors and dedicated fans. With detailed presentation and an emphasis on authenticity, Back On Black / Cargo has built a strong reputation among enthusiasts who value historical importance and sound quality. Their involvement in this CD edition of "The Closing Irony" underlines the album's status as a noteworthy piece of underground metal history.
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