Century Media

Few bands in heavy music have seen a similar, stellar rise in the past year as ORBIT CULTURE. The Swedish quartet's "Death Above Life" is not merely a statement of how far the band has come, but it is the sound of metal in the most modern sense. "This record represents change, a new beginning," says ORBIT CULTURE guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Niklas Karlsson. Produced by the band and mixed by Buster Odeholm (Humanity's Last Breath, Vildhjarta, Thrown), "Death Above Life" is a statement for metal: its present and future. It's also a crucial next step for ORBIT CULTURE as they continue to define themselves and metal, as a whole. Aside from their DIY ethos and their uncompromising, disturbing dark-on-dark visuals Karlsson credits his love for soundtracks and cinematic soundscapes for fleshing out ORBIT CULTURE's sound and vision. Composers including Hans Zimmer (Dune, Interstellar) and Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings) have become a huge influence on the band. "So much more than any metal being written today," Niklas states. "Every one of us would rather listen to the 'Inception' soundtrack. It's timeless. When I get stuck writing, those tools and inspiration are there, whether it is cellos or pianos which add texture. We write very easy riffs and structures, so turning to someone like Hans Zimmer leads us to taking the ending of a songs like 'Inferna' and making the final chorus bigger and more cinematic." The "Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)" is further exploring the cinematic idea adding two previously unreleased tracks as well as their Japanese bonus track "Nuclear God" and a very special version of the heartbreaking closing track: "The Path I Walk feat. Tina Guo". Both physical editions, the Ltd. Deluxe transp. sea blue-golden yellow splattered 2LP Artbook and the Ltd. 2CD Mediabook will come with extended 40 pages booklets that are looking back on the past 1,5 years and are allowing for intimate behind-the-scenes.

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Oh, Leviathans! Sweden's kings of gothic, deathly metal have returned with new album, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound. Moored by an incredible songwriting team, developed by a brilliant production team, and aesthetically in a league of their own, it's a wonder Tribulation aren't playing stadiums. OK, they have and likely will continue to, but that's not the point. Where the Gloom Becomes Sound is a masterclass in all things tenebrous and creepy. The Swedes have crafted a sonic fingerprint unlike any other by fusing heavy metal, death metal, hard rock, and (Swedish) folk music into what can only be described as the "Tribulation sound."<br/><br/>Throughout Where the Gloom Becomes Sound, Tribulation trumpet the sounds of the Other, an electrified double-door to magic, myth, and mystery. Tracks like "In Remembrance," "Hour of the Wolf," "Leviathans," "Inanna," and "The Wilderness" are the five elements, stygian and photophobic in concert. Whereas "Daughter of the Djinn," "Funeral Pyre," "Dirge of a Dying Soul," and piano instrumental "Lethe" are the other five, macabre and wraithlike like a cemetery at 3 a.m. The immaculate production was helmed by Tribulation, producer Jamie Elton, mixing ace Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein), and mastering star Magnus Lindberg (Lucifer, Dool).<br/><br/>March with Tribulation as they traverse the fuliginous depths and the gleaming outer heavens on Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.<br/><br/>Also available as Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook on bone-colored vinyl plus bonus Zoetrope vinyl feat. two bonus tracks, extensive 32-page booklet with liner notes, 4 art prints and poster<br/><br/>BONUS TRACK(S)<br/>COLOURED VINYL<br/>DELUXE EDITION