. Satanath Records

Dark Phantom

06.12.2016

Dark Phantom

Совместный релиз Symbol Of Domination и United By Chaos: новый альбом "Nation Of Dogs" иракской thrash/death metal группы Dark Phantom выходит 27 декабря! / Co-release by Satanath Records' sub-label Symbol Of Domination with United By Chaos: new album "Nation Of Dogs" of Iraqi thrash/death metal band Dark Phantom ‎out on December 27th, 2016!

Пока все взрослые иракские мужчины уходят молиться в мечеть, музыканты Dark Phantom идут репетировать в подвале недостроенного универмага. Жизнь в Ираке не проста, каждый день может стать последним, террористы в нескольких километрах от их города режут головы неверным. Каждое выступление является для них подвигом, так как тяжёлая музыка там является чуждой и греховной ценностью, за которую можно поплатиться жизнью. Альбом был опубликован в интернете 8 мая, позже музыканты подписали контракт с Symbol Of Domination на выпуск диска с новым вариантом обложки, которую выполнил Владимир Прокофьев из PAINT-IT-BLACK DESIGN. "Нация собак" - это вызов правительству Ирака и большинству соотечественников. Несмотря на все угрозы, группа подошла к записи серьёзно и, используя профессиональные инструменты и аппаратуру, наконец выпустила долгожданный релиз!

Dark Phantom’s idea began in Kirkuk, Iraq late in 2007. The impression was to reach their dreams in western music and to express the inferior circumstances in the city, and explain it to the universe. But things wasn't able to progress, due to the bad situation in Iraq, and that lead to postponement of forward progress and a period of hibernation, for their safety. This was for survival, without any developments in the level of art. In 2008, the band was able to start up again and started rehearsal, despite all the dangers. Death was a consequence, of being caught playing this music in an Al Queda controlled situation. It was a volatile situation. Dark Phantom could then, hardly compose their first song, before there was a decline in the band's musical direction. They turned to cover songs, and, at the same time, worked on original music. There was a lot criticism in the Iraqi arena, to the band's music after the war, but the band was still looking to faith and hope, to guide them in what they believe – that music, itself, means life. In 2009, the band managed to have a birth of their own music, by starting to write the first songs after many months in rehearsal. The final result was good, but no one regarded it. The band started to find ways to rerecord it, but unfortunately needed lessons in audio technique. After some instruction and added new hardware and software, the band continued preparation for more songs, and they set to make their first album. At first, it took a while to figure out the name of album. They settled on "Beta". In 2011, the band played their first concert in the city of Kirkuk. It was unforeseen, that under the same circumstances (volatile aggression, anti-metal music “laws”, etc) a crowd came to see them and news of event rocked the small city. After the success of that gig, the band returned again to their studio to finish the album that they promised to their new fans. After a lot of demand from the fans on the band's Facebook page for a second concert, in 2011, Dark Phantom was ready, but there was another situation that made it impossible. Terror groups and their allies began threatening to close all the of band's pages on the internet. The band was also warned, again, to stop their activities, or else. Now, in 2012, Dark Phantom’s members return to work on the final touches of their album. Now, as they finish it, they still struggle for local and worldwide promotion, and are awaiting the day that their dreams become reality, through their faith and hope in humanity. After the band reputation was spread in the area, exactly in 2013 they started getting invitation to make a live concerts in different cities and indeed they responded, making 3 successful concerts in 3 different cities which was a great recovery and improvement for the band health... In 2014 some major changes were made to the band Vocal & Drummer (as they both left for safety reasons and the bad current situation of Iraq) and started working in a different fields. So, Mir was introduced to the band as a Vocal and Mahmood as a Drummer, were eventually the band style and musical color was changed to adapt the Thrash Death Metal Genre... And in a short time they made their 1st original track (Nation of Dogs) which opened the rusty gates for the band to start their 1st album which is still "under construction" these days... As they are struggling hardly and travel across cities to meet for their dream the "Rehearsal" and creating the Passion's Music.

Состав / Line-up:

Mir - vocal
Murad - guitar
Rabeen - guitar
Sarmad - bass
Mahmod - drums

"We've been working on the album for two years, we wrote and recorded everything on our own, the album is about everything we feel and what we see is wrong with our society, we try to tell and bring enlightenment on the subjects so more people would become aware of it". Released digitally in May 2016 with other cover. New artwork was done by Paint-It-Black Design.

Трек-лист / Track-list:

01. Dark Ages
02. New Gospel
03. Nation Of Dogs
04. Judgement Call
05. Unholy Alliance
06. O! Holocaust
07. Atomosphere
08. Confess
09. On Brink Of Terror
10. State Of War

Длительность / Length - 31:19

Доступно для предзаказа! / Available for pre-order!

Заказать и послушать можно здесь / Buy and listen at Bandcamp

Лейблы / Labels:

Symbol Of Domination Prod. (Belarus) |  Этот адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра.
United By Chaos (Finland) |  Этот адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра.

Каталожный номер / Catalog number:

SODP087 | UXCFI03

Официальные страницы / Official sites:

Bandcamp | Facebook | Youtube

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