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| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Bauglir" 02. "Across the streaming tide" 03. "Mirdautas Vras" 04. "Might and glory" 05. "Beleriand" 06. "Northward" 07. "Menegroth" 08. "Land Of The Dead"
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 | | Description: | Oath Bound by Summoning, released 30 March 2006, includes the following tracks: "Mirdautas Bras", "Beleriand", "Menegroth" and more.
This version of Oath Bound comes as a 1xCD. - Recorded at Nachtschattenstudio.
All songs by Summoning / Iron Avantgarde Publ.
© + ? 2006 Napalm Records Handels GmbH
Made in Germany
Catalog number on spines: NPR185
Catalog number on disc face: NPR 185
Catalog number on back inlay, barcode field: NPR 185 CD
Sticker on jewel case: SUMMONING Oath Bound Music from Middle Earth! Feat. the first song ever "Mirdautas Vras", in the language of the orcs!
Total running time: 69:08"Oath Bound" is a full-length CD by the Austrian atmospheric black metal duo Summoning, released under the banner of napalm records. On this album, Summoning immerse the listener in a vast, epic soundscape built from hypnotic guitar riffs, majestic keyboards, marching drum patterns and distant, echoing vocals. The songs unfold slowly, like chapters of a fantasy saga, layering choirs, horn-like synths and ambient passages into long, immersive compositions. With its strong sense of atmosphere and storytelling, "Oath Bound" invites you to close your eyes and wander through mist-shrouded mountains and ancient kingdoms, making it a perfect choice for fans of epic, cinematic metal.
Musically, the CD focuses less on aggression and more on mood and grandeur. Instead of rapid tempo changes, the tracks build up through repetition and subtle variation, creating a trance-like effect that feels both solemn and uplifting. The production emphasizes wide, open spaces: drums sound like distant war-drums, guitars melt into the orchestral layers, and the vocals appear as ghostly proclamations from another age. "Oath Bound" works equally well as a deep listening experience on headphones and as a powerful, atmospheric backdrop for reading, gaming or simply drifting into your own imagination.
Summoning are pioneers of epic, Tolkien-inspired atmospheric black metal, active since the 1990s and widely respected for their highly individual sound. Over the years, they have built a dedicated worldwide cult following with albums that consistently emphasize atmosphere, storytelling and a strong fantasy aesthetic. Their work has been influential for countless bands within the atmospheric and epic black metal scenes, and releases such as "Oath Bound" are often cited by fans as essential milestones within the genre. Summoning's ability to fuse harsh metal elements with sweeping, almost symphonic arrangements has set them apart and secured their reputation as a unique and enduring force in underground metal.
napalm records is an established independent label known for its strong focus on rock and metal in all their stylistic variations. Based in Europe and active since the early 1990s, the label has helped many bands from the underground reach an international audience by offering professional production standards, global distribution and genre-focused marketing. With a catalogue that spans classic heavy metal, folk and pagan metal, symphonic and gothic sounds as well as modern and extreme metal, napalm records has earned a solid reputation among fans for discovering distinctive acts and supporting long-term artistic development. Their involvement with a cult band like Summoning underlines their commitment to atmospheric and boundary-pushing metal releases. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
693723500720 |
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