Songs of Darkness, Words of Light
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Songs of Darkness, Words of Light is a 2004 album by the British doom metal
band My Dying Bride
. This album marks the debut of keyboardist Sarah Stanton
. Initial copies of the album came in a hard clamshell case and featured a double sided poster and a fridge magnet as extras. This tradition was continued for the next album, A Line of Deathless Kings
.
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
band My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
. This album marks the debut of keyboardist Sarah Stanton
Sarah Stanton
Sarah Stanton was the keyboardist of My Dying Bride. Stanton joined the band in 2002 after Yasmin Ahmed quit because she was unable to commit to the time required by the band.- References :...
. Initial copies of the album came in a hard clamshell case and featured a double sided poster and a fridge magnet as extras. This tradition was continued for the next album, A Line of Deathless Kings
A Line of Deathless Kings
A Line of Deathless Kings is the ninth studio album by My Dying Bride. It was released on October 9, 2006.A limited edition of the album comes in a hard clamshell case with a double sided poster and five postcards, depicting the full-time members of the band. The drummer on this album John Bennett...
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Track listing
- "The Wreckage of My Flesh" – 8:45
- "The Scarlet Garden" – 7:49
- "Catherine BlakeCatherine BlakeCatherine Blake was the wife of the poet, painter and engraver William Blake , and a vital presence and assistant throughout his life as an artist.-Life:...
" – 6:32 - "My Wine in Silence" – 5:53
- "The Prize of Beauty" – 8:02
- "The Blue Lotus" – 6:33
- "And My Fury Stands Ready" – 7:45
- "A Doomed Lover" – 7:54
Credits
- Aaron StainthorpeAaron StainthorpeAaron Stainthorpe is the vocalist for doom metal band My Dying Bride. He was born in England but moved to Germany when he was six months old, because his British army officer father was stationed in the country...
- vocals - Andrew CraighanAndrew CraighanAndrew Craighan is one of My Dying Bride's guitarists. Along with Aaron Stainthorpe, he is the only original member of the band still in the lineup. He played the guitar from 1989 to 1990 in the band Abiosis....
- guitar - Hamish GlencrossHamish GlencrossHamish Glencross is one of My Dying Bride's guitarists. He also co-founded the short lived Blackdoom Records with the other guitarist in the band, Andrew Craighan releasing The Prophecy's debut album "Ashes"....
- guitar - Adrian JacksonAdrian JacksonAdrian Jackson is My Dying Bride's former bassist. He was a member of the band from 1991 until January 2007 when he moved to the USA.-Equipment:* Warwick Thumb Bolt-On bass* Sansamp Processors...
- bass - Sarah Stanton - keyboards
- Shaun Taylor-Steels - drums