Abyss Rising

Abyss Rising is the ninth studio album by melodic death metal band Nightrage, released on 18 February 2022, through Despotz Records. The album completes the conceptual trilogy that began with their previous releases, focusing on humanity’s descent into chaos and destruction.
Background
Abyss Rising was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman, Sweden, a producer known for his work with melodic death metal acts like In Flames and At the Gates. The album is the final chapter in a trilogy exploring themes of environmental destruction, societal collapse, and personal ruin. It continues Nightrage's exploration of these dark themes, combining aggressive riffs with melodic guitar work and powerful vocals.
Music and style
The album delivers Nightrage's signature melodic death metal sound, with a combination of harsh growls, melodic guitar lines, and intense drumming. Ronnie Nyman's vocals bring a raw, aggressive energy to the tracks, while the guitar duo of Marios Iliopoulos and Magnus Söderman provide intricate melodic hooks and riffs. Songs like the title track "Abyss Rising" and "Falsifying Life" have been praised for their balance of aggression and melody, while tracks like "Dance of Cerberus" introduce a more experimental, progressive edge.
Reception
Abyss Rising received positive reviews from critics for its energetic performance and melodic intensity. The album’s mix of aggression and melody was highlighted as a key strength, with tracks like "Abyss Rising" and "Nauseating Oblivion" standing out.<ref name"MOMM"/> Despite some critiques regarding the inclusion of multiple short instrumental tracks, the album was praised for its cohesive sound and powerful production.<ref name"AN"/>
Track listing
# "Abyss Rising" - 3:29
# "Swallow Me" - 3:39
# "Nauseating Oblivion" - 3:15
# "Dance of Cerberus" - 3:34
# "Falsifying Life" - 3:36
# "Portal of Dismay (Interlude)" - 0:59
# "Shadows Embrace Me" - 4:14
# "9th Circle of Hell" - 3:24
# "The Divergent" (instrumental) - 1:54
# "Cursed by the Gift of Sight" - 3:16
# "False Gods" - 3:46
# "Pest Ridden Tide" - 2:49
# "Silence of the Darkened Soul" (instrumental) - 1:01
Personnel
* Ronnie Nyman - vocals
* Marios Iliopoulos - guitars
* Magnus Söderman - guitars
* Francisco Escalona - bass
* George "Dino" Stamoglou - drums
Production
* Fredrik Nordström - producer, mixing, mastering
* Erik "Candyrock" Sjölander - backing vocals, vocal recording
* Kristofer Jönson - backing vocals
* Jon Toussas - cover art, layout<ref name="MA"/>

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