Chthonic - Battlefields Of Asura (2018) [Japanese Ed.]

Posted By: Andi_Deris

Date: 1 Nov 2018 07:53:46

The Tawainese extreme metal band Chthonic released their first new album in five years with "Battlefields of Asura". The band was inspired by Black Metal (especially Cradle Of Filth), which they enrich with melodies, choirs and traditional Asian instruments. On the new recordings were u.a. Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God) and singer Denise Ho from Hong Kong. "Battlefields of Asura" is a worthy successor to their previous album Bú-Tik as Chthonic masterfully combines the sounds of old and new into a an excellent symphonic/melodic death metal album. The album highlights the band’s East Asian folk influences with strong melodies that add character, emotion, and personality. Fans of the band, both new and old, should find enjoyment with this album as it may be their best album yet. SUPER !!! BEST ALBUM !!!

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Track Listing

01. Drawing Omnipotence Nigh (02:07)
02. The Silent One's Torch (04:03)
03. Flames Upon The Weeping Winds (03:10)
04. A Crimson Sky's Command (03:31)
05. Souls Of The Revolution (04:39)
06. Taste The Black Tears (04:49)
07. One Thousand Eyes (05:16)
08. Masked Faith (02:19)
09. Carved In Bloodstone (02:57)
10. Millennia's Faith Undone (05:06)
11. Autopoiesis (02:08)
12. Takao (Live) (Bonus track for Japan) (04:37)

Produced by Chthonic Rickard Bengtson

The Band

• Freddy Lim - Vocals
• Jesse Liu - Guitars
• CJ Kao - Keyboards
• Doris Yeh - Bass
• Dani Wang - Drums

Notes

Track 12 is a bonus track only present on the Japanese edition. It's a live techno-remix of the song Takao performed at MEGAPORT FESTIVAL 2015, featuring Sonia (although not credited).

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