The Fateful Dark is the third studio album from British heavy metal band Savage Messiah, released by Earache Records in Europe and Century Media Records in the USA.[6][7]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 10 March 2014 (Europe) 18 March 2014 (USA) | |||
| Recorded | Grindstone Studios, Suffolk, England | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 52:05 64:14 (iTunes) | |||
| Label | Earache Records (Europe) Century Media Records (USA) | |||
| Producer | Scott Atkins | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Kerrang! | KKKK[2] |
| Metal Hammer | 8/10[3] |
| Metal Temple |   [4] |
| PlanetMosh | [5] |
Production
editThe band returned to Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England and producer Scott Atkins (who they had worked with previously on their 2009 album Insurrection Rising[8] and 2012 album Plague Of Conscience[9]) to record The Fateful Dark, between July and October 2013.[10]
Release
editThe album was released in Europe on 10 March 2014, by Earache Records, and then a little over a week later in the USA on 18 March 2014, by Century Media Records.[11]
As well as being released in standard CD and digital formats, The Fateful Dark was made available on a limited run of 1,000 Limited Edition gatefold vinyl records (400 on Black vinyl, 300 on Cross of Babylon Orange vinyl, 200 on Hellblazer Red/Yellow vinyl and 100 on Inconocaust Clear vinyl).[12]
In February 2014 an official music video for "Hellblazer" was released, directed by Tom Walsh and featuring contortionist and Game of Thrones star Pixie Le Knot.[13][14]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Dave Silver; all music is composed by Savage Messiah, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Iconocaust" | 6:15 |
| 2. | "Minority of One" | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Cross of Babylon" | 4:51 |
| 4. | "Hellblazer" | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Live as One Already Dead" | 5:39 |
| 6. | "The Fateful Dark" | 6:27 |
| 7. | "Zero Hour" | 6:33 |
| 8. | "Hammered Down" | 4:11 |
| 9. | "Scavengers of Mercy" | 5:04 |
| 10. | "The Cursed Earth" | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 52:05 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Be Quick or Be Dead" (Iron Maiden cover) | 3:28 |
| 12. | "Lightning to the Nations" (Diamond Head cover) | 4:31 |
| 13. | "Killers" (Motörhead cover) | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 64:14 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Be Quick or Be Dead" (Iron Maiden cover) | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Lightning to the Nations" (Diamond Head cover) | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Killers" (Motörhead cover) | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 12:09 | |
Personnel
editSavage Messiah
edit- Dave Silver – vocals, guitar
- Joff Bailey – guitar
- Stefano Selvatico – Bass guitar
- Andrea Gorio – Drums
Additional musicians
edit- Jon Ewen – Additional keyboards on "Live as One" and "Zero Hour"
Additional personnel
edit- Scott Atkins – Production, mixing, engineering and mastering
References
edit- ^ Monger, James Christopher. Allmusic "The Fateful Dark" review at AllMusic. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Travers, Paul (8 March 2014). "Kerrang! "The Fateful Dark" review". Kerrang! (1507). Bauer Media Group.
- ^ Brannigan, Paul (3 March 2014). "Metal Hammer "The Fateful Dark" review". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Stein, Lior (26 January 2014). "Metal-Temple "The Fateful Dark" review". Metal Temple. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Watson, Scott (19 February 2014). "PlanetMosh "The Fateful Dark" review". PlanetMosh. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Savage Messiah Official Website: Discography". Savage Messiah. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "Facebook: Savage Messiah: About". facebook.com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ Insurrection Rising (booklet). Savage Messiah. Candlelight Records. 2009. CANDLE287CD.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Plague Of Conscience (booklet). Savage Messiah. Earache Records. 2012. MOSH436CD.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The Fateful Dark (booklet). Savage Messiah. Earache Records. 2014. p. 11. MOSH506CD.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Savage Messiah to Release 'The Fateful Dark' in March - Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "Earache Records: European Webstore: Savage Messiah "The Fateful Dark" Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl". Earache Records. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "Savage Messiah – Hellblazer [Official Video] – YouTube". Earache Records. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "Savage Messiah: 'Hellblazer' Video Released - Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.