Ethereal Tomb

Ethereal Tomb

Track Listings

1. Orbital Decay

2. Apostle of Evil

3. Edge of Darkness

4. Killing

5. Search for the Trident

6. Paranormal States

7. Science of Horror

8. Outland

Ethereal Tomb,Nocturnus,Season Of Mist,Death Metal/Black Metal,Heavy Metal

Average customer rating:

It's just not the same without Mike Browning.

a classic ; one of the best death metal albums EVER

In my opinion much better than most of the reviews state

What I think of the album

Nocturnus? Is that you?

Ethereal Tomb
Nocturnus
Manufacturer: Necropolis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004D3EF
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

Orbital Decay
Apostle Of Evil
Edge Of Darkness
The Killing
Seach For The Trident
Paranormal States
The Science Of Horror
Outland

Customer Reviews:

It's just not the same without Mike Browning........2007-04-22

"Ethereal Tomb" was Nocturnus's attempt at making a comeback in the death metal scene in 2000, only to break up for good two years later. Though Mike Davis, Sean McNennery, and Louis Panzer are stellar metal musicians, I think they're greedy a-holes for firing Mike Browning from the band HE CREATED in 1993, only to fall apart months later.

Now to the review, "Ethereal Tomb" is significantly different from Nocturnus classics like "The Key" and "Thresholds." Newcomers on this album are singer/bassist Emo Mowery and drummer Rick Bizzarro. Both are very solid musicians, the reason I give this four stars instead of five is because I'd like it if the songs had a faster pace and if Emo's vocals sounded more like Browning. Other than that, this album was rather enjoyable.

All of the songs on here are either slow or mid-paced, and rely more on atmosphere than on riffs. Davis and McNennery dish out really good riffs and solos, just listen to "Orbital Decay," "The Killing," and "Paranormal States" and you'll know what I mean. Panzer's keyboard passages sound more like space-age computers and machines rather than the mix of evil chants and spaceships found in "The Key" and "Thresholds," though they work really well in this album. Though Mike Browning had no hand in making this, it's really impressive these guys could pull off a good album without the "brains" of the band.

Though all of the songs are enjoyable, my favorites have to be "Orbital Decay," "Edge of Darkness," "The Killing," and "Paranormal States."

I hope Browning puts his disputes aside with Davis, McNennery, and Panzer one day and reforms Nocturnus in their truest form, and it would be cool if they got Steve DiGiorgio to play bass for them if they ever do so.

Instead of buying this album by itself, pick up the "Trinity of Death" pack, which has this album, Anata's "The Infernal Depths of Hatred," and Darkside's "Cognative Dissonance." It's a "three for one" deal, so you'll save alot of money.

a classic ; one of the best death metal albums EVER.......2006-03-15

I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone could this album anything less than 5 stars. The drumming on this album is very very awesome, insanely good. The vocals are extremely well done: heavy "singing" but you can understand what he is saying. He has decent range too, for a death metal singer. The guitars are out of the world. Whether it's a a crushing riff, a headbanging groove, or lead guitar, the album has guitar gods written all over it. Speaking of lead guitar, the leads on this album are perfectly placed within the songs. Most bands can't do solos worth a doo doo. you are listening to a song then for no reason, a emotionless guitar solo comes out of no where and cuts the song into pieces. This is not the case here. The solos are well placed, go with the songs, and never try to over do themselves or the songs in general.

The keyboards are also good though I wish they were louder, they are one of the best parts on the band. Also, it must be said that the bass is rockin' as well.

A death metal classic. Every song is good. If you like death metal, or this band, just go ahead and click the order button.

In my opinion much better than most of the reviews state.......2004-04-19

Let me start out by saying, im mostly a black metal guy, not into too much death metal. These guys have that unmistakable florida death sound, much like death, and some early morbid angel, but with KEYS!!. Yes thats right synths, this may be my favorite aspect of this album, they add a whole new dimension to the madness. This album is mostly slow-midtempo songs, and its blended well. I love the guitar work, and the drums and vocals are great too. Unlike most mind numbing death metal (aka noise) this album is full of great songs, written well from start to finish. One of the best death metal albums ive ever picked up \m/

What I think of the album.......2003-12-26

I wish I had more than 1000 words as I would surely lay this album and band open for the world to see (those who choose to look anyway.) Our intent with this album was to NOT carry on certain expectations that we knew would accompany the return of the band. With a new drummer and Emo on vocals, we thought we could try and create something for ourselves that the fans would enjoy as well. Much has been made about the "comeback" but really what started it off was Sean and I creating some ambiant riffing (later to become paranormal states and edge of darkness)...Mike came on board then Emo and then we found Rick.

I feel that this album suffers from two notable points...
1) keyboards are too low in many spots
2) vocals (love them or hate them) take away from the grooves that otherwise might have appealed to a wider metal audience.

I feel the album is strong on these points:
1) tasteful construction of songs
2) Thoughtful leads strategicaly placed in the music
3) Some great hybrid songs (Search for the Trident) and some over all ball busting, teeth grinding grooves
4) Drumming that has exceeded the previous albums

In all the album was a labor of love and represents a product created by 4 guys that emerged from the depths of death metal with the sole intention of sharing the "missing years" with our fans.

Nocturnus? Is that you?.......2002-04-24

This is a definite change..but it's not a bad one...they toned it down a bit....but the guitars and drums still rocks....speedy in parts but slower than usual in others......Nocturnus has been out for awhile and I guess with all the new band memebers they needed a sound change as well, and this is just that....but it isn't a bad change...the new new lyricist sounds a little more gutteral than the last guy....but it still is worth your time and money....if you like Nocturnus or metal in particular this may be a wise choice..it's not as heavy as early Nocturnus..but still rocks in it's own rights. Check it out it isn't bad at all...but fails to live up to Key and Thresholds.