Description
Sear Bliss – Grand Destiny / Nephilim Records Audio CD 2001 / NEPCD026
UPC 5999522450262
Product Features
- Label: Nephilim Records
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 2001
- Genre: Rock
Overview
Sear Bliss is a pioneering Hungarian atmospheric black metal band known for blending traditional black metal with unique instrumentation, including synthesizers, trumpet, trombone, and sometimes even flute. Formed in 1993 by András Nagy, the band has carved a distinct niche in the European underground metal scene. With their innovative approach, Sear Bliss quickly garnered attention, including the Aardschok magazine's "CD of the Month" award for their debut album Phantoms, marking a milestone in the black metal genre.
Grand Destiny, their album released in 2001, exemplifies the band's signature sound—an atmospheric and heavy fusion of black metal with orchestral elements. Tracks like “The Slowing of Time” and “Moments of Falling” showcase their talent for creating an immersive, emotive atmosphere. With exceptional musicianship, including guest appearances from Tamás Kondor (keyboards) and Róbert Pintér (trumpet), this album has become a standout in Sear Bliss's catalog.
Track Listing
- The Slowing of Time – 1:46
- The World Beyond – 3:03
- Death In Torment – 7:09
- Arx Idolatriae – 4:21
- Labyrinth of Pain – 6:37
- Hate Blade – 2:22
- Black Heart – 3:17
- God Man – 6:20
- Moments of Falling – 5:58
- Infinitude – 5:40
Key Credits
- Bass, Vocals: András Nagy
- Drums: Zoltán Schönberger
- Guitar: István Neubrandt, P. András Horváth
- Keyboards [Guest]: Tamás Kondor
- Trombone, Baryton: Zoltán Pál
- Trumpet [Guest]: Robert Pinter
- Cover, Artwork: Kris Verwimp
- Photography: Gábor Horváth
- Engineer: Bertalan Domby
- Graphic Design: Péter "Flynn" Faragó
- Producer: András Nagy, Bertalan Domby, Zoltán Schönberger
