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The Key - Nocturnus
The Key
Album info
ReleaseAugust 1990
Recorded'
GenreTechnical death metal
Length47:50
LabelEarache Records
ProducerTom Morris

The Key is the first studio album of the american Death metal band, Nocturnus. Is considered the first album of Death metal that added synthesizers and sound effects with the purpose of attach the lyrics theme, which speaks about a Cyborg that travels to the year 0 with the intention of destroy the christianity and give way to a better age.

Track listing[]

  1. "Lake of Fire" 4:51
  2. "Standing in Blood" 4:13
  3. "Visions from beyond the Grave" 4:00
  4. "Neolithic" 4:40
  5. "Undead Journey" 4:16
  6. "B.C./A.D. (Before Christ/After Death)" 4:48
  7. "Andromeda Strain" 3:36
  8. "Droid Sector" 4:16
  9. "Destroying the Manger" 5:59
  10. "Empire of the Sands" 6:17

Personnel[]

  • Mike Browning - Drums, Vocals, Lyrics
  • Mike Davis - Guitars, Lyrics (tracks 4, 7-10)
  • Sean McNenney - Guitars
  • Jeff Estes - Bass
  • Louis Panzer - Keyboards, Lyrics (track 9)
Production
  • Tom Morris - Producer and engineer
  • Dan Seagrave - Cover artwork

References[]

https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Nocturnus/The_Key

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