Description: ARTIST: Pestilence TITLE: Spheres LABEL: Roadrunner Records – RR 9081 1 RECORD GRADING: NM SLEEVE GRADING: NM- NOTES: Official Brazilian pressing from 1993. Official. Likely a deadstock copy. Acquired from an old store that probably never sold it!!! Pestilence - Spheres (1993)Released on May 3, 1993, Spheres is the fourth studio album by Dutch progressive death metal pioneers Pestilence. The record marked a significant departure from their earlier, more straightforward death metal sound, as it embraced experimental elements, jazz fusion, and avant-garde influences. Known for its technicality and daring approach, Spheres pushed the boundaries of what death metal could encompass. Musical StyleSpheres combines the brutality of death metal with progressive structures and atmospheric textures. The band utilized synthesizer guitars to create a cosmic, otherworldly soundscape, complementing their intricate riffing and complex song arrangements. Patrick Mameli’s guttural vocals remain a defining feature, while Tony Choy’s fretless bass work adds a jazz-inspired sophistication. The album’s themes explore abstract and metaphysical concepts, reflecting its experimental nature. Key Tracks"Mind Reflections" A standout track with memorable riffing and a mix of aggression and melody."Multiple Beings" A progressive journey showcasing intricate guitar and bass interplay."Personal Energy" A track that epitomizes the fusion of metal and jazz influences."Demise of Time" The closing song, blending heavy riffs with atmospheric synth effects for an epic finish."Soul Search" Demonstrates the album's experimental edge with dynamic tempo changes and innovative textures.LegacyWhile polarizing at the time of its release, Spheres is now hailed as a cult classic, respected for its ambition and its influence on progressive and technical death metal. The album’s bold experimentation foreshadowed the evolution of extreme metal into more diverse and avant-garde territories. However, the mixed reception initially led to the band’s hiatus shortly after its release. 50 Similar ArtistsBelow are bands and projects that share stylistic similarities to Spheres, ranging from technical and progressive death metal to fusion-inspired experimentation: CynicAtheistDeath (especially Human and Individual Thought Patterns)NocturnusSadistGorguts (especially Obscura)ObscuraBeyond CreationAuguryAlarumSpiral ArchitectNecrophagistExiviousWatchtowerVoivodMekong DeltaCoronerAnacrusisToxikMartyrLykathea AflameThe ChasmTheory in PracticePestilence (Testimony of the Ancients)Edge of SanityBelieverSupurationDisharmonic OrchestraPan.Thy.MoniumAlchemistAghoraCanvas SolarisApheresisKralliceA Forest of StarsContrarianEnslaved (later albums)OpethGorodPsycropticCryptopsy (Whisper Supremacy era)The FacelessBetween the Buried and MeIntronautCynic (Focus)IhsahnSculpturedUlcerateExtolBeyond TwilightSpheres remains a bold statement in Pestilence's discography, exemplifying their willingness to challenge genre norms and expand the scope of death metal. ____ All records ship both domestically (USPS Media Mail) and Internationally (USPS), and will be packed/protected like a pro with experience.
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Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: Roadrunner
Release Title: spheres
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Black
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Edition: First Pressing, Live
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Language: English
Release Year: 1993
Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Record Size: 12"
Style: Black/Gothic Metal, British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Doom/Sludge Metal, Folk Metal, Funk Metal, Glam Rock, Glam/Hair Metal, Gothic Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metal-Compilations, Metalcore, New Metal, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk Metal, Speed & Trash Metal, Symphonic Metal, Thrash & Speed, True Metal
Features: Original Inner Sleeve, Sealed
Genre: Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Brazil
