1: June 27 () 2: Fiery Serpent () 3: Dead Before My Eyes () 4: Bittersweet () 5: Cat Song () 6: Give The Devil His Due () 7: War Inside My Head () 8: Dysphoric Recall () 9: Same Old Fire () 10: Spineless Creatures () 11: Death By A Thousand Cuts ()
Description:
"Of Love And Pain" is an intense and emotionally charged CD by Absinthe Green, released through the independent metal label Sleaszy Rider. Musically, the album moves in the realm of dark, heavy sounds with a strong melodic edge, combining powerful guitar riffs, driving rhythms and a haunting vocal performance. Themes of love, loss, inner struggle and catharsis run like a thread through the songs, making the record feel like a personal journey through light and shadow. The production underlines the contrasts: heavy sections are juxtaposed with atmospheric passages, moments of aggression follow fragile, almost intimate parts, creating a dynamic listening experience from start to finish.
As an artist, Absinthe Green stands for a blend of modern metal and dark rock aesthetics, with a clear focus on emotional expression. The music is characterized by a strong sense of melody and a cinematic approach to songwriting, where tension builds gradually and then erupts in powerful choruses. With "Of Love And Pain", Absinthe Green consolidates a distinctive artistic identity: heavy, dark and yet accessible, with songs that can work both for focused listening on headphones and at high volume on a stereo system. The album is aimed at listeners who appreciate intense, personal lyrics and a sound that balances heaviness with atmosphere.
Sleaszy Rider is a long-running independent label with a strong foothold in the rock and metal underground. The company has built its reputation by supporting bands and artists that operate slightly off the mainstream, giving them a platform for creative freedom and long-term artistic development. Releases on Sleaszy Rider are known for their authenticity and genre focus, covering a spectrum from traditional heavy sounds to more modern, experimental directions. With "Of Love And Pain", the label once again underlines its role as a home for ambitious, emotionally profound metal releases that are tailored to a dedicated fanbase rather than to short-lived trends.
"Of Love And Pain" is therefore not just a collection of songs, but a cohesive album experience. The track order is carefully arranged so that the emotional arc remains compelling from the first to the last minute, with highlights scattered throughout rather than front-loaded at the beginning. The CD format offers a tangible way to appreciate artwork and liner notes, providing context for the music and deepening the connection to Absinthe Green's artistic vision. For fans of dark, melodic and emotionally intense metal, this release represents a strong, immersive addition to any collection.
Metal
55.956
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.893- Doom Metal 1.003- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 290- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.929- Hardcore 2.419- Heavy Metal 31.971- New Metal 253- Power Metal 624- Rock Crossover 107- Thrash Metal 2.332Songwriter 3.446
