Originally released in 1996, �The Curse of Mankind� is generally considered as a true milestone in the Norwegian band�s discography. A reference point for the parallel project known as Joyless, this Forgotten Woods� classic drowns a raging coldness into a decaying scenario. �The Curse Of Mankind� is to be considered as a primeval evolution of the typical grim Norwegian Black Metal style, in a similar way to how Burzum evolved into a more transcendental naturalistic form. It reaches an epic mood without choosing the easiest way, instead digging into dark territories. Contempt and spite upon a scene seeking for a commercial label proved to be an incredible source of inspiration in shaping an unique album. Following the success of the �As the Wolves Gather� reissue, with this new chapter ATMF adds another gem to its series of cult editions. The first run is limited to 500 copies and includes an unreleased / alternative song as well as the usual extensive track-by-track retrospective by former member Rune Vedda, explaining all the direct and indirect inspirations that made �The Curse� � to happen. The liner notes will be accompanied with the old, original artwork, to not ruin the album�s primeval feeling. We emphasize that this new edition of �The Curse Of Mankind� is the only edition fully endorsed and supported by Forgotten Woods, any other edition is simply ripping-off their rights and their fans.
Originally released in 1996, �The Curse of Mankind� is generally considered as a true milestone in the Norwegian band�s discography. A reference point for the parallel project known as Joyless, this Forgotten Woods� classic drowns a raging coldness into a decaying scenario. �The Curse Of Mankind� is to be considered as a primeval evolution of the typical grim Norwegian Black Metal style, in a similar way to how Burzum evolved into a more transcendental naturalistic form. It reaches an epic mood without choosing the easiest way, instead digging into dark territories. Contempt and spite upon a scene seeking for a commercial label proved to be an incredible source of inspiration in shaping an unique album. Following the success of the �As the Wolves Gather� reissue, with this new chapter ATMF adds another gem to its series of cult editions. The first run is limited to 500 copies and includes an unreleased / alternative song as well as the usual extensive track-by-track retrospective by former member Rune Vedda, explaining all the direct and indirect inspirations that made �The Curse� � to happen. The liner notes will be accompanied with the old, original artwork, to not ruin the album�s primeval feeling. We emphasize that this new edition of �The Curse Of Mankind� is the only edition fully endorsed and supported by Forgotten Woods, any other edition is simply ripping-off their rights and their fans.
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