Diabolical Masquerade - Nightwork

The third album from 1998 of dark & symphonic black metal from Katatonia's Anders Nystrom. Presented on heavyweight vinyl.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 and utilizing more high energy & technical compositions than those of his main band, with complex patterns of riffs and hooks. This particular 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.This edition of 'Nightwork' is presented on 180gm heavyweight vinyl.