• Clear
• Gatefold sleeve
• Import
  
  

Old Man's Child released Slaves Of The World in 2026, continuing the Norwegian black metal outfit's trajectory as purveyors of symphonic darkness and grandiose compositional ambition. The band's signature sound—layered synths colliding with tremolo-picked riffs and orchestral arrangements—reaches full expression here, cementing the album's place as a statement of artistic intent within their discography.

From the title track's sweeping introduction through cuts like "Saviours Of Doom" and "The Crimson Meadows," the record balances melodic aggression with atmospheric depth. "Unholy Foreign Crusade" and "Path Of Destruction" showcase the band's ability to sustain tension across extended arrangements, while "The Spawn Of Lost Creation" exemplifies their approach to coupling raw black metal ferocity with symphonic texturing. The sonic palette throughout remains deliberately immersive—a marriage of Nordic extremity and compositional sophistication that rewards repeated listening.

This Back On Black reissue presents the album on vinyl with a gatefold sleeve, restoring the visual and tactile presentation that the original release deserved. For collectors seeking the band's work in physical form, this pressing provides a definitive home-listening experience of material that demands more than streaming consumption.

Tracklist:

AI. Slaves Of The World
AII. Saviours Of Doom
AIII. The Crimson Meadows
AIV. Unholy Foreign Crusade
AV. Path Of Destruction
BVI. The Spawn Of Lost Creation
BVII. On The Devil's Throne
BVIII. Ferden Mot Fiendens Land
BIX. Servants Of Satan's Monastery