{"product_id":"198029866322","title":"Hellripper - Coronach - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHellripper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle of blackened speed metal, built entirely by one man\nHellripper’s fourth album, *Coronach*\n\nHellripper was formed in Scotland in 2014 by James McBain, the band’s multi-instrumentalist frontman. His goal at the time was modest: “Just release one EP and have a few local people enjoy it.” However, following the release of their debut EP, *The Manifestation of Evil* (2015), early the following year, he consistently released new material every year, meticulously honing the band until they became a force to be reckoned with in the blackened speed metal scene.\n\nTheir debut album, *Coagulating Darkness* (2017), garnered high praise, with music magazines hailing them as “the kings of Scotland’s mystical mosh pit.” They continued their activities while switching labels, and their second album, *The Affair of the Poisons* (2020)—fueled by relentless energy and a fighting spirit—made it onto the U.S. charts. Furthermore, their third album, *Warlocks Grim \u0026amp; Withered Hags* (2023), which captures the momentum of their vigorous live performances, incorporates themes from Scottish mythology and folklore and is hailed as one of the finest works of their career.\nHellripper, a band that never disappoints its fans, has released its long-awaited fourth album, *Coronach*. As the title—meaning a Scottish elegy for the dead—suggests, this powerful work delves deeply into the past while depicting the eerie parallels between ancient rituals and modern challenges and conflicts.\n\nAs James himself notes, this album explores a new approach to lyrical expression. The lead single (3) “Kinchyle (Goatcraft and Granite),” featuring standout guitar riffs, is a track rooted in James’s formative years spent in northeastern Scotland, infused with Hellripper’s signature twist. Meanwhile, the more punk-infused (7) “Mortercheyn” examines societal decline through James’s sharp perspective. Additionally, tracks like (1) “Hunderprest” and (4) “Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned)” incorporate a wide range of inspirations—including poetry, ghost stories, real-life crimes, and myths and folklore—that have influenced James.\n\nWith a total of 8 tracks spanning 44 minutes, their fourth album, *Coronach*, boasts a level of perfection worthy of even greater global attention. Hellripper’s sound—fast, sharp, resilient, and unfolding with boundless energy—has reached new heights on this release!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Hunderprest\u003cbr\u003e2.Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite)\u003cbr\u003e3.The Art of Resurrection\u003cbr\u003e4.Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned)\u003cbr\u003e5.Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm\u003cbr\u003e6.Sculptor's Cave\u003cbr\u003e7.Mortercheyn\u003cbr\u003e8.Coronach\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Century Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637739057441,"sku":"198029866322","price":93.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/198029866322.jpg?v=1777964374","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-ro\/products\/198029866322","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}