Blood is an EP by the Polish death metal band Vader. It was released on 22 September 2003 in Europe via Metal Blade, and day after in Poland by Metal Mind. Japanese edition was released on 22 October 2003 by Avalon Marquee.
Tracks 1–2 were recorded and mixed in July 2003 at RG Studio in Gdańsk, Poland. Mastering took place at RG Studio in Gdańsk, Poland. Tracks 3–7 were recorded and mixed between February and March 2002 at Red Studio in Gdańsk, Poland during Revelations (2002) sessions, and mastered at Studio 333 in Częstochowa, Poland.
This is the last release with drummer Krzysztof Raczkowski, the first one with Marcin Nowak as bass player (without performing on the tracks), and featuring Jacek Hiro's performance, it is the only release with the participation of all members from Dies Irae.
Track listing
Personnel Production and performance credits are adapted from the album liner notes. Vader Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar, production Maurycy "Mauser" Stefanowicz – lead guitar Marcin "Novy" Nowak – bass guitar (credited, did not perform) Krzysztof "Doc" Raczkowski – drums
Additional musicians Jacek Hiro (Sceptic) – lead guitar Jerzy "U.reck" Głód (Lux Occulta) – keyboards Production Jacek Wiśniewski – cover art Piotr Łukaszewski – sound engineer Massive Management – management Bartek Kuźniak – mastering (tracks: 3–7) Michał Mielnik – mastering (tracks: 1–2)
Note Tracks 1–2 Recorded & mixed at RG Studio, Gdańsk, July 2003. Mastered at RG Studio, Gdańsk. Tracks 3–7 Recorded & mixed at Red Studio, Gdańsk, February/March 2002. Mastered at Studio 333, Częstochowa.
Charts Weekly Chart (2001)Peakposition Polish Albums Chart44
Monthly Chart (2001)PeakpositionPoland (ZPAV Top 100)31
Release history Region Date Label Europe 22 September 2003 Metal Blade Records Poland 23 September 2003 Metal Mind Productions Japan 22 October 2003 Avalon Marquee
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