Labyrinth

by Fleshgod Apocalypse

Overview

While many albums have been dubbed "rock operas," few, if any, of them feel as operatic as Labyrinth, the third album from Italian technical death metal maniacs Fleshgod Apocalypse. Merging the furious brutality of death metal with the elegance of classical and opera, the album weaves a tale about the mythical labyrinth of Knossos. The juxtaposition of punishing guitar riffs and relentless blastbeats with full symphonic arrangements and soaring operatic vocals is fascinating in the way it highlights the inherent differences and similarities the two genres have. While classical fans might balk at the savagery of Fleshgod Apocalypse's sound, the album has a dazzling technicality that's easy to appreciate. Conversely, metal enthusiasts will enjoy getting swept up in the epicness the classical elements bring to the table. Whichever side you might fall on, Labyrinth is a solidly written and brilliantly executed album that makes a wonderful spectacle out of a rather unlikely pairing. ~ Gregory Heaney

Product Details

Release Date:	08/20/2013
Label:	Nuclear Blast
UPC:	0727361311322
Rank:	56765

Tracks

1. Kingborn
2. Minotaur (The Wrath of Poseidon)
3. Elegy
4. Towards the Sun
5. Warpledge
6. Pathfinder
7. The Fall of Asterion
8. Prologue
9. Epilogue
10. Under Black Sails
11. Labyrinth

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fleshgod Apocalypse   Primary Artist
Matthew Bellamy   Clarinet
Kai Hahto   Violin
Dave Vincent   Cello
Derek Boyer   Violin
Veronica Bordacchini   Vocals
Paolo Pieri   French Horn
Fernando Ribeiro   Trombone
Jari Maeenpaeae   Violin
Alessio Cosenza   Bassoon
Amalia Frellioje   Choir/Chorus
Anna Pannocchia   Choir/Chorus
Steve Harris   Double Bass
Fotis Benardo   Violin
Oliver Peters   Taiko Drums
Cristina Scabbia   Tuba
Tarja Turunen   Timpani
Dave Grohl   Cymbals
Gene Hoglan   Piccolo Flute
Rob Halford   Viola
Nicholas Barker   Viola,Triangle
Hansi Kuersch   Trombone
Till Lindemann   Viola
Matt Sotelo   Violin
Pete Sandoval   Drums (Bass)
George Kollias   Director
Glen Benton   Viola
Tarja   Timpani
Stephane Barbe   Violin
Dino Cazares   Violin
Simone Bertozzi   French Horn
Frank Mullen   Viola
Sven de Caluwe   Violin
Brian Eschbach   Violin
Michael Keene   Oboe
Luca Moretti   Cello,Soloist
Dodi Battaglia   Cello
John Williams   Viola
Paolo Rossi   Bass,Vocals
David Kinkade   Violin
Giulio Moschini   Cello
Francesco Paoli   Drums,Guitar,Vocals
Cristiano Trionfera   Guitar,Vocals
Francesco Ferrini   Piano
Tommaso Riccardi   Guitar,Vocals
Adam Darski   Trumpet
Francesco Artusato   Viola,Violin
Kerim "Krimh" Lechner   Violin
Brian May   Cello
Fabbio Di Ninno   Choir/Chorus
George Fisher   Violin
Giovanni Nardi   Flute
Hector Baboden   Choir/Chorus
Herbert Ballerina   Choir/Chorus
Igor Spallati   French Horn
Ivo Avido   Choir/Chorus
Joe Cagnaccia   Choir/Chorus
John Gallagher   French Horn
John J. O'Jonjey   Choir/Chorus
Julius Hammurabi   Choir/Chorus
Katherine J. Junior   Choir/Chorus
Maccio Capatonda   Choir/Chorus
Marco "Cinghio" Mastrobuono   Violin
Marco Sensi   Guitar (Classical)
Mario Magnotta   Choir/Chorus
Mark Holcomb   Violin
Melanie Micidial   Choir/Chorus
New Aeon Three Tenors   Choir/Chorus
Nick Malanno   Choir/Chorus
Nonno Fiorucci   Choir/Chorus
Osvaldo Paniccia   Choir/Chorus
Paolo Pedana   Trumpet
Pina Sinalefe   Choir/Chorus
Pompiero Poromporom   Choir/Chorus
Riccardino Fuffolo   Choir/Chorus
Riccardo Perugini   Percussion
Rupert Sciamenna   Choir/Chorus
Spiros Antoniou   Gong
Stefano Rossi Ciucci   Viola
Tony Lazaro   Violin
Ugo Alunni   Contrabassoon

Technical Credits

Claudia Castellani   Make-Up
Salvatore Perrone   Photography
Fleshgod Apocalypse   Producer
Colin Marks   Artwork,Cover Art
Paolo Rossi   Concept,Composer,Lyricist
Stefano Morabito   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Mastering
Francesco Paoli   Arranger,Composer
Cristiano Trionfera   Editing,Engineer
Francesco Ferrini   Arranger,Composer,Orchestral Arrangements
Tommaso Riccardi   Concept,Composer,Lyricist