NIGHTRAGE: 'Vengeance Descending' 2CD Release Detailed

"Swedish metal at its best!" and "The first legitimate successor of AT THE GATES' milestone 'Slaughter Of The Soul'" is what Germany's Metal Hammer magazine wrote back in the early to mid-2000s when NIGHTRAGE released their much-lauded albums "Sweet Vengeance" (2003) and "Descent Into Chaos" (2005) on Century Media Records.

Now, on "Vengeance Descending" you now have the chance to discover these albums on one double CD including detailed liner notes by Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES),Marios Iliopoulos, Fredrik Nordström (DREAM EVIL; producer of AT THE GATES, IN FLAMES, DARK TRANQUILLITY) and Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND) as well as new artwork (see below) by Gustavo Sazes (ARCH ENEMY, THE CROWN, FIREWIND, DREAM EVIL). Also, exclusive to this release is a previously unreleased track named "Gallant Deeds" featuring lead vocals by Mikael Stanne from DARK TRANQUILLITY.

Stanne comments: "A long time ago my friend Marios asked me to sing on one of his songs for the next NIGHTRAGE album. Being a fan of his work and NIGHTRAGE, I, of course, agreed. The song was very different and very cool. So I was happy to do it. It didn't fit on the album though so this is the very first time you guys get to hear it. Hope you like it!"

Formed in 2000 by mastermind Marios Iliopoulos after the demise of EXHUMATION, NIGHTRAGE became one of the most sensational melodic death metal outfits after the millennium. Not only because of Iliopoulos' creative skills, but also because of a legendary lineup that easily deserves being labelled a melodic death metal fan's wet dream come true:

Both albums featured Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES) on vocals and renowned guitarist Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) whereas guest musicians included Tom S. Englund (EVERGREY),Fredrik Nordström (DREAM EVIL),Per M. Jensen (THE HAUNTED),Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILLITY) and many more.

Lindberg states: "When I listen to these albums again today, I still sense this honesty, this sincere dedication that these songs portray — it was easy for me to feel creative in this atmosphere and great fun, too. It's one of my proudest moments when I sum up my career."

"Vengeance Descending":

CD1: "Sweet Vengeance"

01. The Tremor
02. The Glow of the Setting Sun
03. Hero
04. Elusive Emotion
05. Gloomy Daydreams
06. Macabre Apparition
07. In My Heart
08. Ethereal
09. Circle Of Pain
10. At The Ends Of The Earth
11. The Howls Of The Wolves
12. Gloomy Daydreams (Extended Demo Version) *

* Japanese bonus track of "Sweet Vengeance"

CD2: "Descent into Chaos"

01. Being Nothing
02. Phantasma
03. Poems
04. Descent into Chaos
05. Frozen
06. Drug
07. Silent Solitude
08. Omen
09. Release
10. Solus
11. Jubilant Cry
12. Reality Vs. Truth
13. Black Skies *
14. Gallant Deeds **

* Japanese bonus track of "Descent Into Chaos"
** Previously unreleased, featuring Mikael Stanne on vocals