Diabolical Masquerade - Nightwork ( CD Jewel Case )

THE 1998 THIRD STUDIO ALBUM OF STELLAR DARK & SYMPHONIC BLACK METAL FROM KATATONIA�S ANDERS NYSTR�M

Diabolical Masquerade was the solo-project created by Katatonia�s Anders �Blakkheim� Nystr�m in 1996, to let off more creative steam away from the gothic/doom metal styling of Katatonia. Diabolical Masquerade released 4 albums in total, before Blakkheim laid the project to rest in 2004.

�Nightwork� was the third album by Diabolical Masquerade. It was recorded at The Sanctuary in April 1998 and saw a release later that year. The album was produced by Dan Swan� (Opeth, Katatonia) and Blakkheim.

Although a solo-project, Blakkheim enlisted the help of Dan Swan� to perform the drums, as well as contributing with some keyboards and backing vocals.

Diabolical Masquerade was based primarily around symphonic/melodic black metal, creating eerie atmospheres through keyboards & utilizing more high energy & technical compositions than those of his main band, with complex patterns of riffs and hooks. This album saw a greater integration of synths than previously, to convey a strong horror theme. To further expand this atmosphere, cello and flute were also incorporated.