Third album of the trilogy on black 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in deluxe gatefold with Pantone copper print and deluxe double sided insert with Pantone copper print.
First pressing 500 copies worldwide!
Since their very first journey into the night more than 25 years ago, GREEN CARNATION have never shied away from a challenge. Founded by Emperor’s former bassist Tchort, the Norwegians quickly amassed a cult following while blazing their own trail through fields of symphonic doom, hard rock, acoustic plucking and progressive metal. However, from the beginning, there was one tale – or three, to be exact – that eluded them. Until now.
With ‘The Messiah Complex’, GREEN CARNATION have completed another masterpiece. Inspired by Arthur Rimbaud’s dreamy ode to Shakespearean character Ophelia, ‘A Dark Poem’ reads as a grand and gloomy album trilogy that takes listeners to crushing new highs and the deepest, darkest and most personal depths. Whether it’s the second wave black metal that drives Part I, the raw and aching ballads that support Part II or the bold 16-minute orchestral finale to Part III, the results are resounding down to the last epic note.
With ‘A Dark Poem’, GREEN CARNATION add another masterpiece to their storied career.
For fans of OPETH, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA, PAIN OF SALVATION.
Artwork by Niklas Sundin.
Tracklist:
Side A: Unconditional Artificial Chemistry / The Messiah Complex / Broken Souls, Common Enemies
Side B: A Dark Poem - Orchestral Suite
This item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 09/04/2026.
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