Release Date June 6th, 1996/May 8th, 2026
Format Digital/CD
Genre Melodic Blackened Death Metal
Origin Sweden
Originating from the legendary extreme metal hotbed of Gothenburg, Sweden, Decameron existed for a fleeting six years before disbanding in 1997. Anchored by the creative pairing of the Losbäck brothers, the band served as a gathering point for incredibly high-caliber extreme metal musicians. Throughout their brief run, the lineup integrated remarkable talents who left major marks elsewhere, including Adrian Erlandsson of At The Gates, Johan Norman who spent time in Dissection and Trident, Tobias Kellgren of Swordmaster fame, and Johnny Lehto from Grief Of Emerald and Death Reich. Though this collective left behind only one full-length studio release originally unleashed on June 6th, 1996, their brief existence secured them a permanent position in the annals of underground Scandinavian extremity.
This essential reissue surfaces via Non Serviam Records (originally released by legendary No Fashion Records) to bring a certified cult classic of melodic blackened death metal back to the masses. The compositions deliver an absolute masterclass in traditional Swedish styling, perfectly capturing the peak era when freezing black metal malice merged seamlessly with dark melodic death metal structures. The entire tracklist flows with supreme songwriting execution, unleashing excellent guitar harmonies and blistering speeds that remain benchmarks for the genre. A major historical bonus features on the track "Satanized", which boasts co-writing contributions from the late Jon Nödtveidt of Dissection, cementing the authentic elite pedigree of this material.
The tracking balances razor-sharp melodic layers with an ominous atmosphere that remains dark, bleak, and unyielding. The vocal performance is exceptionally fierce, projecting genuine malice over the intricate musicianship provided by the star-studded ensemble. This reissue benefits from great mastering that preserves the vintage mid-90s Swedish studio identity while adding excellent Sonic definition suitable for modern stereo systems. For anyone hunting for the absolute pinnacle of historical Gothenburg darkness, "My Shadow..." stands tall as an essential addition to the collection.
| 8.5
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