Label : Century Media
Release : 31-5-2023
Alphaville stands as a defining moment in Imperial Triumphant’s discography, perfectly capturing their fusion of extreme metal, avant garde structures and urban darkness. The album feels chaotic and oppressive while remaining technically refined, filled with unpredictable shifts and layered compositions. The music evokes images of metropolitan decay and grandeur as dissonant riffs and crushing passages constantly build tension. Alphaville ranks among the most ambitious and challenging releases in modern extreme metal.
This 2023 reissue arrives on striking transparent red vinyl, giving the album strong visual and collector appeal. Special mention goes to the stunning artwork by Zbigniew Bielak, whose visuals perfectly complement the album’s monumental and unsettling atmosphere. On vinyl, the dense production gains additional depth and clarity, allowing every detail to shine. For fans of adventurous and boundary pushing metal, Alphaville is an essential vinyl release.
