{"product_id":"cirith-ungol-all-the-shadows-180-gram-black-vinyl-lp","title":"Cirith Ungol - All the Shadows (180-Gram Black Vinyl) (LP) PREORDER","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\"All the Shadows\" is the new stufio album of the legendary US metal band, Cirith Ungol!\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegendary American heavy metal band Cirith Ungol returns with \u003ci\u003eAll the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, a powerful 2026 studio album that reaffirms the group's position among the most distinctive and influential acts in underground heavy metal. Released by No Remorse Records, this 180-gram Black Vinyl LP presents eight compositions steeped in the dark atmosphere, epic songwriting, ominous melodies and uncompromising musical intensity that have defined Cirith Ungol for more than five decades. From the commanding title track 'All the Shadows' to the closing composition 'Venus in Thirds,' the album embraces the band's unmistakable combination of traditional heavy metal, doom-laden riffing, progressive arrangements and fantasy-inspired imagery. Built around powerful guitar work, deliberate rhythmic passages and the distinctive vocal character that has long separated Cirith Ungol from its contemporaries, \u003ci\u003eAll the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e draws upon the group's classic musical identity while demonstrating that its creative ambitions remain undiminished. The album arrives following the band's announcement of farewell performances in 2024, marking an unexpected continuation of a remarkable career that has included decades of obscurity, a devoted international cult following and a triumphant return to recording and performing. Rather than simply revisiting the sound of its earlier releases, Cirith Ungol approaches this material with the confidence and determination of musicians whose artistic identity has remained remarkably consistent throughout changing generations of heavy metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in Ventura, California, during the early 1970s, Cirith Ungol emerged from the same formative era that produced many of heavy metal's foundational artists, yet developed a musical approach that stood apart from prevailing trends. Taking its name from a location in J.R.R. Tolkien's \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, the band cultivated an atmosphere of dark fantasy, apocalyptic imagery and mythological storytelling, combining the heaviness of Black Sabbath with the adventurous structures and dramatic intensity of progressive hard rock. Founding musicians Greg Lindstrom and Robert Garven helped establish the group's musical direction, while vocalist Tim Baker became one of its most recognizable figures through his raw, high-pitched and emotionally charged singing style. The band's debut album, \u003ci\u003eFrost and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e (1981), introduced its eccentric mixture of hard rock, heavy metal and progressive influences, establishing a foundation for the darker and more aggressive material that followed. Its second album, \u003ci\u003eKing of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e (1984), became a defining achievement of American epic heavy metal, combining massive riffs, ominous atmospheres and elaborate compositions with the band's increasingly recognizable fantasy aesthetic. \u003ci\u003eOne Foot in Hell\u003c\/i\u003e (1986) continued that development, reinforcing Cirith Ungol's reputation among dedicated underground metal audiences. Although the group never achieved the mainstream commercial recognition enjoyed by many of its contemporaries, these recordings gradually became influential cult classics, admired for their originality, uncompromising artistic vision and refusal to conform to established heavy-metal conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCirith Ungol released its fourth studio album, \u003ci\u003eParadise Lost\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1991, a recording that subsequently developed a devoted following despite the difficult circumstances surrounding its original release. The band dissolved in 1992, but its reputation continued to grow as successive generations of heavy-metal listeners discovered its catalog. Collectors, underground musicians and fans of traditional, epic and doom metal increasingly recognized Cirith Ungol as a pioneering force whose distinctive sound anticipated several developments in later heavy-metal subgenres. In 2015, the band reunited, beginning an unexpected second chapter that brought its music to international audiences through enthusiastically received live performances and renewed recording activity. The reunion ultimately produced \u003ci\u003eForever Black\u003c\/i\u003e (2020), the group's first full-length studio album in nearly three decades, followed by \u003ci\u003eDark Parade\u003c\/i\u003e (2023), which further demonstrated its ability to create compelling new material without abandoning its established identity. These recordings introduced Cirith Ungol to younger listeners while reaffirming its importance to longtime admirers. Although the band announced plans for its final performances in 2024, the creative momentum continued, leading to the development of \u003ci\u003eAll the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e. The album extends a legacy defined by persistence, artistic independence and a deeply personal interpretation of heavy metal, reflecting the determination of musicians who have remained committed to their distinctive sound despite decades of changing musical fashions and industry expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003ci\u003eAll the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, Cirith Ungol presents eight compositions that explore the dramatic contrasts, ominous atmospheres and epic musical structures central to its enduring appeal. The opening title track establishes the album's dark thematic direction, followed by 'This Mortal Stain,' 'Turning Blind' and 'Shallow Reflection,' titles that reflect the group's longstanding fascination with mortality, uncertainty and the darker dimensions of human experience. The second half continues with 'Empty Tomb,' 'On Broken Wings,' 'Hollow Nimbus' and 'Venus in Thirds,' completing a collection rooted in the band's distinctive tradition of evocative imagery and uncompromising heavy-metal songwriting. Pressed on heavyweight 180-gram black vinyl and issued by No Remorse Records, this LP provides a substantial physical presentation of a significant new chapter in Cirith Ungol's recording history. Its musical heritage places the band alongside influential artists such as Black Sabbath, Trouble and Manilla Road, while its unusual vocal delivery, fantasy-oriented atmosphere and characteristic compositional approach remain unmistakably its own. More than fifty years after its formation, Cirith Ungol continues to demonstrate the creative vitality that transformed an obscure California band into an internationally respected cult institution. With its combination of powerful riffs, dramatic arrangements, dark lyrical imagery and a musical identity forged across generations, \u003ci\u003eAll the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a testament to the band's enduring commitment to its singular vision of heavy metal. This 180-gram Black Vinyl edition offers collectors and longtime admirers a fitting analog presentation of the group's latest studio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eAll The Shadows\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eThis Mortal Stain\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eTurning Blind\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eShallow Reflection\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eEmpty Tomb\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eOn Broken Wings\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eHollow Nimbus\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eVenus In Thirds\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Remorse Records\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40:32 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\/11\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 723803981986\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NOREMORSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67440725885177,"sku":"0723803981986","price":27.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/0723803981986.jpg?v=1792534561","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/cirith-ungol-all-the-shadows-180-gram-black-vinyl-lp","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}