{"product_id":"iv-malice-necromantia-cd","title":"IV:Malice, Necromantia - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDijipac - Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNecromantia – IV: Malice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Necromantia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e IV: Malice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD (Original Pressing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Lotus Records (Catalog: BLR 003)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Metal \/ Hellenic Black Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eIV: Malice\u003c\/b\u003e is the third full-length album from the Greek occult masters and marked a significant shift in their discography. After the departure of some long-term session members, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"204\"\u003eThe Magus\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"218\"\u003eBaron Blood\u003c\/b\u003e streamlined the band's sound, incorporating more symphonic elements and a \"cleaner,\" more powerful production style compared to their early 90s output. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"394\"\u003eSin Ena Studio\u003c\/b\u003e, this album saw the band fully embrace the theatrical and epic side of black metal while maintaining their signature use of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"537\"\u003e8-string bass\u003c\/b\u003e in place of rhythm guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e While still rooted in the Hellenic tradition, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eIV: Malice\u003c\/i\u003e is notably more aggressive and technical than its predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrchestral Grandeur:\u003c\/b\u003e The album features heavy use of keyboards and orchestral arrangements that create a cinematic \"film score\" atmosphere, particularly on tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003e\"The Arcane Light of Nightstar.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Bass\" Dominance:\u003c\/b\u003e Baron Blood’s 8-string bass work is more prominent than ever, providing a unique distortion profile that distinguishes Necromantia from the \"wasp-buzz\" guitar sound of the Norwegian scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Tracks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e\"Murder, Magic and Music\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e\"Invictus\"\u003c\/b\u003e are standout examples of their ability to blend blast-beat intensity with mid-tempo, ritualistic grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuest Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e The album features guest vocals by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eMika Luttinen\u003c\/b\u003e (Impaled Nazarene), adding a layer of savage intensity to the track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003e\"Murder, Magic and Music.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal CD \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The original 2000 release was the third catalog entry for the then-burgeoning \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eBlack Lotus Records\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a key piece of Greek metal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e The original CD (BLR 003) features a high-quality, 12-page booklet with lyrics and eerie, stylized photography of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eBlack Lotus Records\u003c\/b\u003e logo on the spine and the disc face. Unlike their earlier Osmose releases, the production on this disc is much louder and more \"modern\" for the turn of the millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Metal Invader\" Variant:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many Greek metal releases of the era, a version was also distributed via \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eMetal Invader\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. However, the retail Black Lotus version remains the primary target for collectors due to the superior booklet and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The cover features a stark, blue-toned image of a winged demonic figure, a departure from the warmer, earth-toned covers of their 90s EPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Necromantia, IV Malice, Original CD, 2000, Black Lotus Records, Greek Black Metal, The Magus, Baron Blood, Occult Metal, Rare Metal CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Hellenic Black Metal Evolution, Black Lotus Records Discography, Orchestral Black Metal, Rare Greek Imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Rotting Christ, Septicflesh, Nightfall, Varathron, Impaled Nazarene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Necromantia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398420726077,"sku":"5631","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/R-2577431-1291340136.jpg?v=1771542148","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/iv-malice-necromantia-cd","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}