• EP
• Remastered audio
• Import
  
  

Anathema released Pentecost III in 1995 as a four-track EP on Peaceville Records, solidifying the Liverpool band's shift from their death metal origins into darker, more atmospheric territory. Following the success of their previous EP and full-length work, this release found them refining the doom-laden gothic rock sound that would define their mid-90s output, bridging the gap between their heavier past and the more introspective direction they would pursue throughout the decade.

The EP's opening track "Kingdom" sets a brooding tone with funeral-paced riffing and Vincent Cavanagh's haunting vocals, while "We" builds meditative layers of guitar and synth that drift through nearly seven minutes. "The Gods" strips things back to emphasize the atmospheric weight of composition, and the closing title track "Pentecost III" anchors the release with its patient, hypnotic progression. Throughout, the band balances heavy, distorted moments with passages of near-silence, creating a record that rewards deep listening and rewards the listener's patience with genuine emotional resonance.

This 2026 reissue presents the four tracks newly remastered, restoring clarity and depth to the original recordings while maintaining their characteristic restraint. The black vinyl pressing comes housed in period-appropriate packaging with a white paper inner sleeve, bringing this essential 90s doom-rock artifact back into circulation for both collectors and listeners discovering Anathema's crucial developmental period.

Tracklist:

A1. Kingdom
A2. We, The Gods
B1. Mine Is Yours To Drown In (Ours Is The New Tribe)
B2. Pentecost III
B3. Memento Mori
B4. 666