Legendary debut album “Melancholia” originally released by Cold Meat Industry in 1996, to receive new CD & Vinyl treatment after nearly 30 years
“Melancholia Redux” to feature re-recorded music, and rewritten English lyrics
The re-imagining of the 1996 Cold Meat Industry debut from Norwegian darkwave pioneers Penitent is now available for pre-order via The Circle Music. Set for release on 30 May 2025, “Melancholia Redux” is an enhanced re-release as almost everything has been changed with re-recorded music and rewritten English lyrics.
The album will be available in a variety of exclusive formats, catering to collectors and audiophiles:
- Digi CD with 12-page booklet: (Limited to 500 copies)
- Clear & Black Splatter LP with Printed Inner Sleeve: (Limited to 250 copies)
- Red & Turquoise Splatter LP with Printed Inner Sleeve: (Limited to 150 copies)
- Luxurious LP/CD Box with Magnet Embossed in Gold: (Limited to 100 copies)
- Exclusive T-shirt
- Exclusive Zip Hoodie
Pre-order now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=penitent
“We are incredibly excited to finally offer ‘Melancholia Redux’ for pre-order,” said Karsten Hamre. “This album represents a profound reinterpretation of our debut, and we believe fans will appreciate the depth and intensity of the new recordings and lyrics. The variety of formats available ensures there’s something special for everyone.“
As previously announced, this release is just the beginning of Penitent’s collaboration with The Circle Music. Plans are underway for further “Redux” versions of their extensive back catalogue, including “The Beauty of Pain”, “As Life Fades Away” and “Roses by Chaos Spawned” as well as new, never-before-released material.
Karsten Hamre, Penitent’s heart and soul, has followed a peculiar personal path and for more than three decades has remained consistent, dressing his poetry in black and eerie melodies. Not only did the passing of time not deter him, on the contrary, today he is possessed by a freshness that is like doing a complete restart. He has re-recorded a large part of the ten albums he has released to date, while at the same time making new plans for the future.
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