Product Description
This limited - edition album is restricted to just 300 copies. It comes on transparent red vinyl with a black smoke effect. 'Devotion' is the ninth studio album by Italy's top brutal tech - death band, HOUR OF PENANCE. HOUR OF PENANCE members state, 'It's been nearly five years since Misotheism, and we're excited to present our new work. Devotion is an ode to the senselessness of war, with no hope in sight. The album's central theme is the misdirected loyalty we people give to leaders who, driven by imperialist desires and greed, send us to our deaths under the guise of democracy. The faceless crowd in the album artwork worships these false idols.' Musically, it builds on Hour of Penance's 20 - year - old, high - tempo signature style, adding more technical elements and catchiness, along with epic musical landscapes. Formed in 1999, HOUR OF PENANCE is a blackened technical and brutal death metal group. They are widely regarded as one of Italy's most intense and talented representatives in the genre. After three albums, they became an international sensation, touring across Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Asia with big names like Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Devildriver, Deicide, Nile, and Behemoth. HOUR OF PENANCE creates a complex, crushing, and precise brand of death metal. Despite its high - speed and raw brutality, the band weaves in insightful social metaphors in their lyrics and imagery. The new album 'Devotion' features long - standing members Giulio Moschini (guitars), Paolo Pieri (vocals & guitars), and Marco Mastrobuono (bass), along with new drummer Giacomo Torti. Recordings were made at Bloom Studio and Kick Studio in Italy, and mixing and mastering were done by Hertz Studio (known for working with Vader, Decapitated, Behemoth) in Poland. Tracklisting: 1. Devotion for Tyranny 2. Parasitic Chain of Command 3. Birthright Abolished 4. Retaliate 5. Breathe the Dust of their Dead 6. The Morality of Warfare 7. Severance 8. The Ravenous Heralds 9. A Desert Called Peace 10. Spiralling into Decline
If you've got this limited - edition vinyl of 'Devotion' by Hour Of Penance, here's how to make the most of it. First, when you take it out of the package, hold it by the edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the surface. To play it, place the vinyl gently on your turntable and make sure it's centered. Use a clean stylus for the best sound quality. When you're done listening, put the vinyl back in its sleeve carefully. Try to store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. And remember, since it's a limited - edition item, handle it with extra care to keep it in great condition for years to come.
