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1.1 Rat King1.2 I'm Still Right1.3 F.U1.4 Hold the Night1.5 Paradox1.6 Better Luck Next Life1.7 My Addiction1.8 Black to Blacker1.9 Death or Liberty1.10 Turn Away1.11 Return to Europa1.12 Lost for the Cause |
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| Description: | Industrial metal's apocalyptic anti-christ, Skold, returns with a devastating new album to herald the end of days! Seven Heads may be Skold's most mature and focused album to date showcasing his increasingly complex songwriting skills from the dark groove of "Rat King" to the frenzied chaos of "My Addiction" to the emotionally resonant "Hold The Night!" Watch for a full concept music video for "Rat King" from visionary production company Industrialism Films (Cradle Of Filth, Black Veil Brides)! Skold has been one of the most in-demand musicians and producers playing numerous shows as a guitarist for EBM legends Front Line Assembly and working on Marilyn Manson's collaboration with Kanye West!"Seven Heads" is a CD release by the Swedish industrial rock musician Tim Sköld, known under his moniker Skold. The album presents a dense, dark and meticulously produced fusion of industrial rock, electronic textures and metallic riffs, characterized by tense atmospheres, sharp synth lines and a brooding vocal presence. Across the tracks, Skold layers distorted guitars with mechanical rhythms and haunting melodies, creating a sound that feels both cold and emotional, cinematic yet intimate. The production emphasizes punchy drums, gritty bass and detailed sound design, making the record compelling both for focused listening on headphones and for high-volume playback on powerful systems. Lyrically, "Seven Heads" explores themes of alienation, inner conflict, power and vulnerability, delivered with Skold's distinctive mix of cool detachment and buried intensity. The CD format underscores the album's coherent sequencing: the tracks are arranged to build tension, release it in explosive choruses and then return to a simmering, atmospheric mood, offering a complete narrative arc from start to finish.
As an artist, Skold has a long history in the industrial and alternative rock world. Before working under his own name, Tim Sköld was involved with influential projects in the industrial and dark rock scene, contributing as songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Over the years, he has become known for his harsh yet polished production aesthetic, his ability to blend heavy guitar work with electronic elements, and his consistent presence in the darker fringes of rock and electronic music. His solo work under the Skold banner continues this tradition, focusing strongly on personal vision, carefully controlled soundscapes and a characteristic mix of aggression and melancholy that has earned him a loyal international following.
The manufacturer Cleopatra / Cargo stands for dedicated work in the fields of alternative, gothic, industrial, punk and other niche genres that often fall outside the mainstream. Cleopatra Records has built a reputation as a home for dark, experimental and cult artists, placing great value on maintaining catalogues that might otherwise be neglected. In cooperation with Cargo as distributor, many of these releases are made available to a broader audience and reach specialized record stores as well as dedicated fans worldwide. This background makes "Seven Heads" an ideal fit: an album designed for listeners who seek finely crafted, dark and atmospheric music off the beaten path, presented with the care and genre expertise that are trademarks of Cleopatra / Cargo. |
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| No. of tracks: |
12 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
CLOCD3770 |
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