Lost in Time - The Early Years of Nocturnal Rites
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A double-disc re-issue of the first two albums from the power metal
band Nocturnal Rites
, featuring previously unreleased demo
tracks and acoustic
/piano
re-recordings of classic songs by members of the band's current line-up.
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band Nocturnal Rites
Nocturnal Rites
- Biography :The band started off under the name Necronomic playing heavy metal, as can be heard on their demo . This attracted some independent labels' attention, but they turned them down in the hope of a better opportunity...
, featuring previously unreleased demo
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
tracks and acoustic
Steel-string acoustic guitar
A steel-string acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the classical guitar, but strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound...
/piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
re-recordings of classic songs by members of the band's current line-up.
Bonus material
- Lay Of Ennui (demo)
- In A Time Of Blood And Fire (2004 version)
- Winds Of Death (2004 version)
Original album
- Tales of Mystery and ImaginationTales of Mystery and Imagination (Nocturnal Rites album)Tales of Mystery and Imagination is the second album by Swedish power metal band Nocturnal Rites, their first on Century Media. It received distribution in Europe in February 1998 after being initially released only in Japan.-Track listing:...