Massacre\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
Since early 1987 SOLITUDE AETURNUS has been master of gloom and doom in the US. After some line-up changes the band consisted of, John Perez and Edgar Rivera on guitars, vocalist Robert Lowe (also in CANDLEMASS these days), Lyle Steadham on bass and drummer John \u201cWolf\u201d Covington. 1990 saw their full-length debut, \u201cInto the Depth of Sorrow\u201d, which has been followed by five more releases. But setbacks and member changes has prevented the same road to success as CANDLEMASS. Various labels have come and gone, but Massacre seems to remain. The underground legend has grown and developed, and I believe the time is right for a full-fledged reunion. But, alas, in the meantime we\u00b4ll make do with this compilation of demos. And this is not just any old demos. The \u201cAnd Justice for All EP2 from \u00b488 is included, a live track and four rare bonus tracks from the vaults. How good can it be?<\/p>\n
I personally love history lessons. This, is definitely doom history, warts and all. SOLITUDE AETURNUS might not be as neat and trendy as CANDLEMASS, but they still have a higher gear than the most dragged out chord-manglers of the genre. The sound on some tracks may call for a historic interest, especially the live rendition of \u201cAnd Justice for All\u201d. I personally stick with \u201cInto Battle\u201d and \u201cMirror of Sorrow\u201d. The catchiness, the arrangements, and the ominous melodies are almost enchanting. The grooves are among the better of the genre, and I can see why they are still around, albeit in yet another incarnation. The rehearsal session outtake of \u201cRememberance of a Life\u201d hits rock bottom sound-wise, as it is only a sort of a live recording. I am prepared to enjoy and forgive but all may not be so forgiving. If you have high demands of sound clarity, you may want to listen before making a purchase. If you are a sucker for a legendary band\u00b4s early history, and have a penchant for doom, well\u2026what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n
Track List
\nIt Came Upon One Night (Demo Version 1988)
\nTranscending Sentinels (Demo Version 1988)
\nInto Battle (Demo Version 1988)
\nSojourner (Demo Version 1988)
\nWhere Angels Dare to Treat (Demo Version 1988)
\nRememberance of a Life (Rehearsal Session 1897)
\nAnd Justice for All (Live at Joe\u00b4s Garage 1988)
\nSojourner (Rehearsal Session 1988)
\nMirror of Sorrow (Demo Tape 1988)<\/p>\n
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