Anathema - Universal

In May 2012 Anathema released 'Weather Systems', the most acclaimed and successful album of a career that has spanned over two decades. The album scored high in numerous critics end of year polls around the world and cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting and progressive bands around.Following the release of the album, the band embarked on a lengthy world tour. The European leg of the tour opened with a triumphant one-off show at the ancient Roman theatre of Philippopolis with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra in September 2012.Directed by celebrated filmmaker Lasse Hoile (Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Dream Theater), 'Universal' captures the magic of the event on a 2 Disc (CD DVD) set that will be presented as a digipak 6 with a 4 page colour booklet.PRAISE FOR WEATHER SYSTEMS:'this is another breathtaking piece of work... a nailed-on album of the year contender'Metal Hammer 9/10'It is truly majestic, heavenly - Is it another masterpiece? Of course it is.' Terrorizer 5/5'Anathema continue to make music that glows with meaning and a love for art's external power to touch the soul. Still special, increasingly extraordinary; the band and this album will be cherished.' Prog #1 CRITICS CHOICE 2012