"Citadel is a blind plunge well worth taking...Ne Obliviscaris have crafted all their wild conceits into sprawling epics that flow with grace and fortitude" - Metal Hammer
"It will stand the test of time...Sit back, and drink the spirit of good metal with no regrets" - Metal Injection
"Nigh-on masterful" - Angry Metal Guy (4.5/5)
"Never before have we seen such range from a violinist in this context, all performed with maximum control and in such a way that the instrument rarely feels out of place or in any way a gimmick" - Heavy Blog is Heavy (4.5/5)
Ever since their inception, NE OBLIVISCARIS have surged forth as titans of progressive metal. Their complex soundscapes push the boundaries of the genre, weaving together fierce riffs and ethereal, harmonic violins with a dual-vocal onslaught that's as soaringly clean as it is crushingly harsh.
Ten years later, their second album still stands as a monumental achievement in the band's discography. To celebrate their groundbreaking milestone, Ne Obliviscaris are releasing what's now the definitive edition of Citadel. This new version was remastered by Mark Lewis, who mixed and mastered the band's latest album, Exul. Together, they've meticulously resurrected the original's power, ensuring every note, every growl and every whisper of the violin rings clearer and more haunting than before.
The Remastered 10-Year Anniversary Edition of Citadel is now available on all digital platforms.
Stream: https://neobliviscaris.fanlink.tv/Citadel
Starting today, fans can also pre-order this remastered version on CD and vinyl, including a limited-edition crystal clear, purple-and-white marbled color variant. The physical versions will be available on October 11, 2024.
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeOCitadelRemaster
Originally released in 2014, Citadel was an undisputed tour de force that carved a mark into the hearts of metal aficionados across the world. The album is split into three epic movements; each one covers an evocative landscape, spanning from ferocious storms on "Painters of the Tempest" to scorching mid-section "Pyrrhic" and the relentless awe of "Devour Me, Colossus". Together, they're a pillar of majestic fury and exquisite despair that captures Ne Obliviscaris' brilliance in its most concentrated form.
Ne Obliviscaris will perform Citadel and Exul in full this fall while touring Europe and the United Kingdom. Their old friend Dan Presland - who drums for Vipassi and Black Lava - will join them on this special anniversary tour.
The band will also be making new memories later this year when they perform a career-spanning set for their fans in Latin America. Presland will also join them for this tour, bringing both a thunder and precision that only he can command.
Ne Obliviscaris Latin American Tour
Career-spanning set featuring drummer Dan Presland
November 10: Santiago, CL @ CL Rock [TICKETS]
November 12: Sao Paulo, BR [TICKETS]
November 13: Bogota, CO [TICKETS]
November 15: San Jose, CR
November 16: Mexico City, MX @ MXMF Fest [TICKETS]
Lineup:
Xenoyr - Harsh Vocals
James Dorton - Harsh Vocals (Live)
Tim Charles - Violin & Clean Vocals
Benjamin Baret - Lead Guitar
Matt Klavins - Guitar
Martino Garattoni - Bass
Dan Presland - Drums (Live)
Biography:
David E. Gehlke
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Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeOCitadelRemaster
Stream
https://neobliviscaris.fanlink.tv/Citadel
Available Formats for Exul
Digital
CD Digipak
CD Digibox
12" Vinyl Gatefold in various colours
Cassette