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Cianide – A Descent Into Hell – Cassette

A Descent Into Hell is the second studio album by the American death metal band Cianide, released in 1994. Hailing from Chicago, Cianide is known for their crushingly heavy sound that combines elements of death metal and doom metal, characterized by brutal riffs, growling vocals, and a relentless, uncompromising approach to their music.

A Descent Into Hell features a blend of death metal’s aggression and the slower, heavier aspects of doom metal. The album is marked by its dense, downtuned guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and guttural vocals. Thematically, the album delves into dark, morbid subjects, fitting the intense and oppressive atmosphere of the music.

Key Tracks:

‘Gates of Slumber’ – This track opens the album with a heavy, doom-laden atmosphere, setting the tone with its slow, crushing riffs and deep growls.
‘Eulogy’ – Known for its relentless pace and brutal riffing, this song showcases the band’s death metal roots.
‘The Undead March’ – A track that combines mid-tempo grooves with faster, aggressive sections, highlighting the band’s ability to merge death and doom metal seamlessly.
‘Death Dealer’ – Featuring punishing riffs and dark, sinister lyrics, this track epitomizes the album’s heavy and foreboding nature.
‘The Luciferian Twilight’ – A standout track with a haunting intro that transitions into a powerful, doom-infused death metal assault.

Upon its release, A Descent Into Hell was well-received within the death metal community. Fans and critics praised the album for its heaviness, the seamless integration of doom elements, and the band’s uncompromising approach to their music. The album has since garnered a cult following and is considered a significant release in the death-doom metal subgenre.

Cianide’s A Descent Into Hell has solidified the band’s reputation as a formidable force in the death metal scene. The album’s raw power and dark atmosphere continue to influence and inspire bands within the genre. Its status as a cult classic underscores its enduring impact and importance in the metal underground.

For fans of death metal and doom metal, ‘ Descent Into Hell by Cianide offers a brutal and immersive listening experience. The album stands as a testament to the band’s ability to create profoundly heavy music that is both intense and atmospheric.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal

Red Light Records 1994

Track Listing
Gates Of Slumber
Eulogy
The Undead March
The Luciferian Twilight
Beyond The Fallen Horizon
Darkness
Death Dealer
Mountains In Thunder