{"product_id":"ophthalamia-a-journey-in-darkness-cd","title":"Ophthalamia - A Journey in Darkness - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 Debut Album Of Cult Swedish Blackened Melodic Doom Metal, Featuring Members Of Abruptum \u0026amp; Dissection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCult Swedish band Opthalamia was formed in 1989 by Tony \"IT\" Sarkka, mainly known for his dark band Abruptum, (which was signed to DSP, the label of ex-Mayhem guitarist Euronymous) \u0026amp; his heavy presence in the Scandinavian black metal scene in the late 80’s \u0026amp; early 90’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpthalamia was a land of pure fantasy created by IT \u0026amp; the songs are connected to stories based around this fantasy world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original vocalist of the band was All (also in Abruptum), but he was then replaced by Shadow (Jon Nödtveidt of classic death\/black metal band, Dissection).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadow handled vocals on this album, the band’s debut album, which was originally released in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough the band could be classified as black metal, there is much more to Opthalamia, with varied metal influences, tempo changes \u0026amp; melodic passages becoming progressively more prominent, helping to distinguish them from their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album was produced by the legendary Dan Swano (Opeth, Katatonia, etc) \u0026amp; Opthalamia at Unisound in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e1. A Cry From The Halls Of Blood \/ Empire Of Lost Dreams (02:26)\u003cbr\u003e2. Enter The Darkest Thoughts Of The Chosen \/Agony`s Silent Paradise (07:12)\u003cbr\u003e3. Journey In Darkness \/Entering The Forest (06:26)\u003cbr\u003e4. Shores Of Kaa-Ta-Nu \/The Eternal Walk (Part II) (05:36)\u003cbr\u003e5. A Lonely Soul \/ Hymn To A Dream (00:50)\u003cbr\u003e6. Little Child Of Light \/Degradation Of Holyness (09:54)\u003cbr\u003e7. Castle Of No Repair \/ Lies From A Blackened Heart (05:06)\u003cbr\u003e8. This Is The Pain Called Sorrow \/ To The Memory Of Me (08:23)\u003cbr\u003e9. I Summon Thee, Oh Father \/ Death Embrace Me (01:56)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53853910237527,"sku":"P-135909-","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Ophthalamia-A-Journey-in-Darkness-CD-135909-1-1689072574.jpg?v=1782202195","url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/products\/ophthalamia-a-journey-in-darkness-cd","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}