KADENZZA - Into the Oriental Phantasma

KADENZZA - Into the Oriental Phantasma (2003) Holy Records. ⚫︎Original version. 8-panel digipak. Out of print. Rare item HOLY85CD | 3760054220324 This is the 2nd album of a one-man Symphonic Black/Death Metal band from Fukushima Prefecture. The prominent unique label (once) Holy Records from France categorized this release as "Grand Sympho Orchestral Kamikaze Metal." While I have doubts about calling it "Divine Wind Metal," it was undoubtedly an attention-grabbing piece of Japanese metal that was grand, symphonic, and orchestral. This was a project by Yuichi Oshima, who was active as the guitarist of Sigh from 2014 to 2022 after Shinya Ishikawa left. He handled all the production himself in a home recording setup. First of all, it's good that it's not too typical of Japanese metal. The lack of depth in the keyboard sound is disappointing, but the sharp growls, sound/space dynamics, and composition are fantastic, making it quite a pleasant and majestic dark metal. The programmed drums are also well-executed with a death metal vibe that suits the music. It is undoubtedly a masterpiece of grandiose symphonic black metal/death metal. Misanthrope, Nightfall, Septicflesh, S.U.P., Arkan, Wormfood, Bal-Sagoth, Arcturus, Covenant, Cradle of Filth, Tvangeste, Mirrorthrone, Hollenthon, Lux Occulta, Apotheosis, Diabolical Masquerade, Winterhorde, The Bishop of Hexen, Carach Angren, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Scholomance, Behemoth, Rotting Christ, The Elysian Fields, Dimmu Borgir, Limbonic Art, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, Dark Lunacy, Devilish Impressions 【Digipak】In good condition 【Disc】Some scratches but plays without issues No attached marks or dirt. Immediate purchase is highly welcomed. This is a used CD. Thank you for your understanding in our transactions.