The Art of Dreaming (album)
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The Art Of Dreaming was the debut album of the Austrian black metal band Golden Dawn
. It was originally released under the Dark Matter label in 1996 as a European-only issue but was re-released by Napalm Records
in early 2003 along with the band's second album, Masquerade
. The original album cover can be found here
Before and during the album's release, Golden Dawn was a one-man band. However Stefan Traunmüller, the band's founder, had session help from, among a few, Martin Schirenc of Pungent Stench
& Hollenthon
, and Thomas Tannenberger of Abigor
.
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Golden Dawn (band)
Golden Dawn is an Austrian band formed by Stefan Traunmüller, originally as a one-man black metal project, in 1992. It eventually attracted the attention of two influential Austrian metallists, Ray Wells of Pazuzu and Martin Schirenc of Pungent Stench and Hollenthon, which led to a compilation...
. It was originally released under the Dark Matter label in 1996 as a European-only issue but was re-released by Napalm Records
Napalm Records
Napalm Records is an Austrian independent record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock.Originally, Napalm Records focused mainly on black metal acts such as Abigor and Summoning and folk metal bands such as Falkenbach and Vintersorg....
in early 2003 along with the band's second album, Masquerade
Masquerade (Golden Dawn album)
Masquerade is the second album from Austrian Metal band, Golden Dawn.-Track listing:# Silent Inferno # Enthralled by Unknown Dimensions # Doomsday Celebration # Unborn Again # Alive and Immortal?...
. The original album cover can be found here
Before and during the album's release, Golden Dawn was a one-man band. However Stefan Traunmüller, the band's founder, had session help from, among a few, Martin Schirenc of Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench was a darkly humorous death metal band from Vienna, Austria, which formed in 1988. Their last known lineup consists of Martin Schirenc , El Gore , and Alex Wank...
& Hollenthon
Hollenthon
Hollenthon is a melodic death metal band from Austria. The band includes many symphonic elements in their work, while their earlier material contains some black metal influence.-History:...
, and Thomas Tannenberger of Abigor
Abigor
Abigor is an Austrian black metal band formed in 1993.-History:The band was formed in 1993 by P.K. and T.T. After the release of several demos, original vocalist Tharen left the band and was replaced by Silenius, who recorded vocals for all Abigor releases until the recording of Channeling the...
.
Track listing
- Ideosynchronicicity (3:09)
- Art of Dreaming (4:22)
- Nothing But the Wind (6:43)
- My Confession to War (4:21)
- Sub Specie Aeternitatis (4:20)
- Majesty of My Kingdom Afar (7:10)
- Sorcery of the Nagual Side (3:54)
- Per Aspera Ad Astra (8:13)
- Beyond the Mortal Shell (6:17)
Personnel
- Stefan Traunmüller - Vocals, Keyboard
- Martin SchirencMartin SchirencMartin Schirenc is an Austrian guitarist and vocalist, best known as a founder of death metal/grindcore band Pungent Stench and symphonic death metal band Hollenthon....
- Guitar, Producer - Al Ferrier - Vocals
- Dietmar "Didi" Bruckmayr - Vocals
- Ray Wells - Background Vocals
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- Roland Wurzer - Remastering