Black as Death is the fourth studio album by Belgian power metal band Iron Mask, released on December 16, 2011 by AFM Records. All songs were composed by Dushan Petrossi. The album marks another change in band-lineup, comprising ex-Yngwie Malmsteen bandmates Mark Boals, Göran Edman, and Mats Olausson.
Track listing "From Light into the Dark" – 1:41 "Black as Death" – 6:59 "Broken Hero" – 3:18 "Feel the Fire" – 4:34 "Genghis Khan" – 5:53 "God Punishes, I Kill" – 7:40 "Rebel Kid" – 5:02 "Blizzard of Doom" – 5:20 "The Absence" – 4:08 "Magic Sky Requiem" – 5:40 "Nosferatu" – 6:27 "When All Braves Fall" – 5:41 "Sons of The Sun" (Japan Bonus Track) - 4:31 "Evil Strikes in Silence" (Europe Bonus Track) – 4:47 "March of The Slaves" (vinyl bonus track)
Personnel Dushan Petrossi - all guitars, orchestral samples Mark Boals - lead vocals, bass-guitar Vassili Moltchanov - bass Mats Olausson - keyboards Ramy Ali - drums Roma Siadletski - harsh vocals Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr - guest vocals on 13, 14 Göran Edman - guest vocals on 10 Oliver Hartmann - backing vocals and choirs
Technical personnel Mix & mastering, drum recording - Dennis Ward at House of Audio, Germany Guitars, bass, orchestral samples recording - Dushan Petrossi at Iron Kingdom Studio, Belgium Vocals recording - Mark Boals, USA Keyboards recording - Mats Olausson, Sweden Artwork - Genzoman Frontcover concept - Dushan Petrossi Design and layout - Thomas Ewerhard
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