1.5 Eye Of Prima (Alternate Version / Bonus Track)
1.6 I Follow Rivers
Description:
"Circle Of Veins" is an emotional and atmospheric album by the project Sadness, here presented in the classic CD format by the label Avantgarde. The release invites the listener into a dense world of melancholic soundscapes, where shimmering guitar layers, reverb-drenched melodies and fragile vocals blend into a deeply introspective experience. The songs unfold in long, flowing structures, oscillating between dreamy calm and cathartic outbursts, creating a feeling somewhere between post-black metal, shoegaze and ambient. "Circle Of Veins" is ideal for listeners who seek immersive, emotionally charged music that reveals new nuances with every spin and works both as a focused listening experience and as a contemplative soundtrack in the background. The CD edition offers a tangible way to collect and experience the album as a coherent whole, with carefully arranged track sequencing and artwork that mirrors the record's fragile, sorrowful atmosphere.
Sadness is an underground project known for its raw yet ethereal fusion of depressive black metal, post-rock and shoegaze elements. Over various releases, Sadness has built a devoted following in the worldwide underground scene, mainly through intensely emotional compositions, lo-fi aesthetics and a prolific output that continually refines the project's signature sound. While not designed for mainstream charts, Sadness has gained significant recognition on niche platforms, in specialized blogs and among collectors for its authenticity, emotional depth and distinctive blend of genres, making each new album a highly anticipated event in the atmospheric metal community.
The CD is released by Avantgarde, a label recognized in the scene for its dedication to innovative, atmospheric and often boundary-pushing music. Avantgarde focuses on artists and albums that defy easy categorization but remain rooted in dark, emotional sound aesthetics. Over the years, the company has established a strong reputation among connoisseurs for high-quality physical editions, tasteful artwork and a carefully curated roster. Fans and collectors value Avantgarde for consistently giving a platform to projects that operate outside the mainstream, yet set important creative accents in their respective subgenres. With "Circle Of Veins" by Sadness, Avantgarde once again underlines its role as a reliable home for visionary and emotionally intense music.