Primigenium – Art Of War (1997)

Country: Spain

Tracklist

1. Ridden Into Battle - Prologue 04:42
2. Embrace Me Darkness 04:45
3. Black Sword Of Vengeance 05:34
4. Shall The Forest Open For Us 05:01
5. Anachronism 01:16
6. ...And Jesus Wept? 07:19
7. Pact Of Solitude 04:35
8. Enemy 04:40
9. Dragon's Tears - Epilogue 03:54

Primigenium was formed in autumn 1992 by Smaug and Alhaz.
After several rehearsals they entered the studio and recorded two songs

which were supposed to be released by Cacophonous Recs as a 7'' EP,

but due to some problems and misunderstandings the band decided to release the recording by themselves

as a demo under the title "As Eternal As The Night".

This demo tape was released in January 1994 and had a very good response within the black metal scene.
Later the demo tape was released on CD by Wild Rags Recs featuring an extra song for the edition.
In 1995 Primigenium signed with the Greek label Unisound Recs for the release of their debut full length album.

After the recording, which took place during December 1995,

some problems appeared between the label and the band so the deal was cancelled.

After receiving some offers from different labels, finally Full Moon Prods released the "Art Of War" album in 1997,

again with great reviews and reception worldwide.
In 1999 End All Life Prods offered the band the release of a limited 7'' vinyl,

so Smaug and Alhaz entered once more the recording studio.

The EP was released under the name of "All Your Tears Will Be Ours", and later re-released as a MCD by Full Moon Prods.
During some time, Smaug kept writing some songs and meeting Alhaz occasionally,

playing guitars and working on new songs together but without a proper direction,

as the future of Primigenium was uncertain.
In February 20001 they finally entered the Attack Studios for the recording of their second album entitled "Intolerance"

that was released in 2002 in CD and LP formats by Drakkar Prods.
After a long inactive period Smaug decided to return to action and during 2008 he started writing new songs.

Some of these were recorded at Moontower Studios in 2010 by Smaug alone, and later mastered at Necromorbus Studios. Primigenium third album "Faith Through Anguish" was released in 2011 by BlackSeed Productions.
During all these years, Primigenium remained as a studio band but at the beginning of 2012

Smaug contact former member Gorbag to play drums and some members from various bands from Madrid

to complete a line-up for live gigs.
During 2014-2015 five new songs were recorded at The Empty Hall Studios and released by BlackSeed Productions,

one of this songs as a Split 7'' EP with Aversio Humanitatis,

and the remaining four on MCD format entitled "For The Children Of This World".
The single "Svmmis Desiderantis Affectibvs" followed in 2019.

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