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Content Introduction Japanese veteran extreme metal band Sigh has re-recorded their 2007 masterpiece, "Hangman's Hymn." With the participation of Nozomu Wakai (G) and Mike Heller (Dr), and the use of real orchestral instruments, this is a must-listen work that has been transformed into something completely new! Sigh is a veteran Japanese extreme metal band. Their formation dates back to 1990. After producing several demos, they made their album debut in 1993 on Euronymous's label, Deathlike Silence Productions. Since then, they have moved between labels such as Cacophonous Records, Century Media Records, Candlelight Records, and Peaceville Records, and have released 12 full albums to date. Now, Sigh is releasing a new album. Titled "I Saw the World?fs End ? Hangman?fs Hymn MMXXV," this album is, as the title suggests, a re-recording of the 2007 masterpiece "Hangman?fs Hymn." While the original, a fusion of 80s thrash metal and German symphony, was beloved by many symphonic black metal fans, it also had its share of flaws in performance and production. This new version, featuring guitar by Nozomu Wakai (Destinia, etc.), drums by Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Raven, etc.), and production by Lasse Rammelt (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Raven, etc.), has been completely revamped. With drumming that seems almost superhuman and the use of real orchestral instruments, it's reborn as 100 times more symphonic than the original, and Sigh?fs most brutal work to date. A must-listen for fans of the original "Hangman?fs Hymn," and indeed, for all symphonic black metal fans. Jill from Unlucky Morpheus makes a guest appearance on violin. - A veteran Japanese black metal band. - A re-recording of their 2007 masterpiece 'Hangman's Hymn'. - Guitar by Nozomu Wakai (Destinia, etc.), drums by Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Raven). - Jill from Unlucky Morpheus makes a guest appearance on violin. [Members] Mirai Kawashima (Vocals/Orchestration/Piano/Flute) Dr. Mikannibal (Vocals/Saxophone) Nozomi Wakai (Guitar/Bass) Mike Heller (Drums) [Guest] Jill (Violin) [Unlucky Morpheus] [CD Track Listing] Act1 1. Introitus / Kyrie 2. Inked in Blood 3. Me-Devil Act2 4/5. Dies Irae / The Master Malice 6. The Memories as a Sinner 7. Death with Dishonor 8. In Devil's Arms Act3 9/10. Overture / Rex Tremendae / I Saw the World's End 11. Salvation in Flame / Confutatis 12. Finale: Hangman's Hymn / In Paradisum / Das Ende [Bonus Tracks] 13. Inked in Blood (Mirai vocal version) 14. In Devil's Arms (Mirai vocal version) (version) 15. Salvation in Flame / Confutatis (Alternative bass version) Media Reviews and More Japanese veteran extreme metal band Sigh has re-recorded their 2007 masterpiece 'Hangman's Hymn'. With the participation of Nozomu Wakai (G) and Mike Heller (Dr), and the use of real orchestral instruments, this is a must-listen work that has been transformed into something completely new! (C)RS
