The Lighthouse (Death Metal), by EYE OF PURGATORY (Sweden)

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The Lighthouse (Death Metal)

by EYE OF PURGATORY (Sweden)

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Metallurgical Fire So far this is excellent and unique. It’s my favorite project from Rogga that I’ve heard lately, and he’s got a bunch.

Arrogant Bastard If you toss Swe/Melodic Death into the OSDM meat grinder you get this, distilling it down to its more primal elements. The Lighthouse illuminates itself amongst a sea of DM mundanity, capturing the essence of old school with enough modern flare to avoid feeling derivative.
Reminds me a heavier version of Dan Swanö's 'Moontower'

spectral_groove Can't wait for the entire release.. the 2 tracks already available are just massive if you love the true "HM-2 Chainsaw guitar tones". A pure swedish OSDM masterpiece with hypnotic melodies.. Rogga is just an hyperactive master in this field !
The artwork is clearly breathtaking. I really can't wait to get this gem in my collection. The work of Transcending Obscurity becomes very good in every ways.

favorite track: THE LIGHTHOUSE Favorite track: The Lighthouse.

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Pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

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releases June 18, 2021

€4.99 EUR or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Here's a high quality brown wooden box set with the Christophe Szpajdel logo laser engraved on it. It's topped off with a gloss finish. Each of these box sets are numbered and come with the following items -

► Gatefold LP with Metallic Effect and UV Embossing
► Autographed card
► Album artwork coaster
► A3 size album artwork poster (use the T-shirt artwork)
► Keychain with bottle opener
► Album artwork badge

US Indiemerch store link - transcendingobscurity.aisamerch.com
Europe store link - transcendingobscurity.8merch.com

Please bear in mind that the mockups are for representational purposes only and actual LP colours may vary, for better or worse.

Please note: Because of covid issues in the Czech Republic, the delivery of the vinyl is delayed but we'll send them out as soon as we get them at the revised date. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as it's completely out of our hands!

Includes digital pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released. ... more

digital album releases June 18, 2021

item ships out on or around August 30, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€54.99 EUR or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Pairing the latest releases of these two bands is a match made in heaven, with Rogga Johansson being a common member in both. Musically too, it's not too far removed from each other, with Revolting focusing more on the heavier side of things. So here's your chance to get both the LPs in great combo deal having all possible LP colour variants of both. This way you'll not only save money on LPs but also on shipping. Don't miss out! Check out Revolting's extremely well-received album here - revoltingdeath.bandcamp.com

The mockups here show actual images of the Revolting LPs.

Please note: Because of covid issues in the Czech Republic, the delivery of the vinyl is delayed but we'll send them out as soon as we get them at the revised date. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as it's completely out of our hands!

Includes digital pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

digital album releases June 18, 2021

item ships out on or around August 30, 2021

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Purchasable with gift card

€35.99 EUR or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
These are ultra high quality LPs that not only come with a remarkable set of colours but are also housed in extra thick gatefold sleeves that have a special metallic effect throughout and also UV lamination in specific areas and embossing on the logos. They're imported all the way from Europe and distributed the world over.

***All pre-orders to come with a shaped logo patch in special green colour***

US Indiemerch store link - transcendingobscurity.aisamerch.com
Europe store link - transcendingobscurity.8merch.com

Please note: Because of covid issues in the Czech Republic, the delivery of the vinyl is delayed but we'll send them out as soon as we get them at the revised date. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as it's completely out of our hands!

Includes digital pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released. ... more

digital album releases June 18, 2021

item ships out on or around August 30, 2021

edition of 85

Purchasable with gift card

€24.99 EUR or more
T-Shirt/Apparel
Here's the fantastic zipped hoodie for this band which features a massive Juanjo Castellano artwork on the back with stunning sleeve prints and a pocket logo print in the front. These hoodies are pre-washed so you don't have to worry about any shrinking problem and moreover come with metal zippers. This is sure to stand out in your collection!

shipping out on or around June 18, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€39.99 EUR or more
T-Shirt/Apparel
This is the high quality 100% cotton material pullover hoodie that comes pre-washed so as to avoid any shrinkage issues. There's the striking Christophe Szpajdel logo in the front, excellent prints on both the sleeves and of course the gorgeous Juanjo Castellano artwork on the back. This is definitely a standout product!

shipping out on or around June 18, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€38.99 EUR or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
The CD box set version comes with a beautiful, gloss-finished brown wooden box with a laser engraved logo and it has the following items in it -

► 8-panel digipak CD with metallic effect and UV embossing
► Autographed card
► Fridge magnet
► Shaped logo patch
► Album artwork badge
► Metallic sticker

Includes digital pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

digital album releases June 18, 2021

item ships out within 2 days

edition of 75

Purchasable with gift card

€34.99 EUR or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
The CD edition comes with our standard epic 8-panel digipak treatment which has metalllic effect all over with UV lamination done on parts of the artwork and embossing on the logos. It's a fine physical product to have in your collection.

***All pre-orders come with free badges***

Includes digital pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

shipping out on or around June 18, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€9.99 EUR or more
T-Shirt/Apparel
Here's the high quality long sleeve T-shirt design for this release. It's printed on thick and soft 100% cotton fabric and fits very well. There are prints on both the sleeves and there's the majestic Juanjo Castellano artwork on the front. Don't miss out on this one!

shipping out on or around June 18, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€27.99 EUR or more
T-Shirt/Apparel
Here's the high quality album artwork T-shirt for this release. It has the excellent artwork from Juanjo Castellano in the front which is printed in high quality and full colour. The fabric used for this is 100% cotton which is extra soft and thick in comparison.

shipping out on or around June 18, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€15.99 EUR or more
T-Shirt/Apparel
Here you have the gorgeous Juanjo Castellano artwork printed in full colour on the front on high quality 100% cotton material which is softer and thicker than normal. It's bound to look great and if you're into this stuff, feel free to pick one up!

shipping out on or around June 18, 2021

Purchasable with gift card

€15.99 EUR or more
EYE OF PURGATORY 3-LP Combo (All 3 LP Variants at a Discounted Price)
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Here's your chance to get all three LP colour variants at a highly discounted price and also save a lot on shipping costs. Despite what the mockups suggest, the colours used for all of them are different and the final result should be spectacular. We can't guarantee if they'll still be in stock by the time the LPs come in, so it's probably a good idea to go for this bundle deal if you're into this release.

Please bear in mind that the mockups are for representational purposes only and actual LP colours may vary, for better or worse.

Please note: Because of covid issues in the Czech Republic, the delivery of the vinyl is delayed but we'll send them out as soon as we get them at the revised date. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as it's completely out of our hands!

Includes digital pre-order of The Lighthouse (Death Metal). You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

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1.	And From The Fog...
2.	The Lighthouse 04:47	buy track
3.	Fornever To Awaken 04:03 video	buy track
4.	Carved In A Stone Bleeding
5.	Pieces Of A Fading World 04:49	buy track
6.	They Silently Await 04:00	buy track
7.	Where Slowly Life Fades
8.	Rotting Pathways
9.	Rebirther

about

Swedish death metal mastermind Rogga Johansson has displayed a penchant for infusing classic style melodies in his kind of death metal which is most evident in his eponymous band and also to an extent in Revolting and Paganizer. It's reminiscent of the timeless bands such as Edge of Sanity, Desultory, early Cemetary, early Tiamat, Pan.Thy.Monium and others where they added a dimension without diluting the heaviness. Rogga's bands are known to be fast and hard-hitting and such melodic depth counterbalances the pummelling demeanour and adds rare emotive appeal. The music straddles the conventional HM-2 death metal and the more melodic side of it brilliantly, keeping it tasteful and not oversaturating it with too much of either. Teaming up with members of Ribspreader and Venom Inc., he brings to life his vision of classic Swedish death metal with its inherent crunchy heaviness and soul-ripping melodies. Albums like these are extremely rare in these times especially ones with genuine emotive quality and conviction.

credits

releases June 18, 2021

Line up -
Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Revolting) - Vocals, Guitars
Taylor Nordberg (Ribspreader) - Drums, Lead Guitars, Keyboards
Jeramie Kling (Venom Inc.) - Bass

Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (The Black Dahlia Murder)
Logo by Christophe Szpajdel (Rogga Johansson)
Layout by Francesco Gemelli (Master)

Official release date - June 18th, 2021

PREMIERES -

No Clean Singing (US) -
www.nocleansinging.com/2021/05/19/an-ncs-premiere-eye-of-purgatory-where-life-slowly-fades/

Metal Bite (US) -
metalbite.com/album/41749/eye-of-purgatory-the-lighthouse

The Metal Wanderlust (US) -
themetalwanderlust.com/2021/04/17/exclusive-premiere-they-silently-await-eye-of-purgatory

REVIEWS -

- "a beastly riff-machine" - The Metal Wanderlust (US)
themetalwanderlust.com/2021/04/17/exclusive-premiere-they-silently-await-eye-of-purgatory

- "one of death metal’s most talented icons" - The Killchain (UK)
thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/2021/04/24/review-eye-of-purgatory-the-lighthouse/

- "One of the finer bastions of Swedish death metal"- Metal Bite (US) 9/10
metalbite.com/album/41749/eye-of-purgatory-the-lighthouse

- "the first titanic work of its style that 2021 will see released" - Head-Banger Reviews (US)
headbangerreviews.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/eye-of-purgatory-the-lighthouse

- "has genuine staying power" - No Clean Singing (US)
www.nocleansinging.com/2021/05/19/an-ncs-premiere-eye-of-purgatory-where-life-slowly-fades/

- "one of his best works to date under the name EYE OF PURGATORY" - Metal.de (Germany) 8/10
www.metal.de/reviews/eye-of-purgatory-the-lighthouse-421335/

- "Fast, brutal and groovy" - MMH Radio
mmhradio.co.uk/label-spotlight-transcending-obscurity/

- "damn impressive" - Metal Temple (Greece) 8/10
www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/e_2/eye-of-purgatory.htm

- "fast and punchy" - RTMB Music (Mexico)
rtmbmusic.com/reviews/5956/eye-of-purgatory-lanza-primer-tema-album-debut

- "mind-blowing" - Dioses de Metal (Spain)
diosesdelmetal.org/eye-of-purgatory-the-lighthouse-2021/

2021 Transcending Obscurity Records

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