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Vanity is a virtue

Год:2005
Страна:USA
Стиль:goth/black/prog-metal

Tracklist:
1. Benighted
2. Next in Nocturne
3. Negative Ions
4. Pyramidion
5. A Metaphysical Theory of Dynamics
6. Reason & Relapse
7. ...and It Becomes You

NICODEMUS выпустили свой третий альбом под названием "Vanity Is A Virtue" на греческом лейбле Sonic Age Records в июне 2005 года. Этот альбом отличается ещё большим прогрессивным звучанием, чем предыдущие - 2000 "Tales of the Lovelorn and Necromantic" 2000 года (Dark Throne Music), "The Supernatural Omnibus" 2003 года (Dark Symphonies), и показывает, что для команды в основном будет характерно goth/black metal звучание с элементами прогрессива.

Nicodemus began in late 1998 as a project of American musician Christopher Morris. After graduating with two music degrees, he left failed bands behind and launched his own label, Dark Throne Music, to release his new work. In 2000 the debut Nicodemus CD "Tales of the Lovelorn & Necromantic" was released. Inspired by traditional, progressive, and European black metal, the album achieved critical acclaim for its original blend of musicianship and dark atmosphere. Compared to such metal heavyweights as Dimmu Borgir and King Diamond, the Nicodemus sound caught on with the metal underground and sales grew strong. Due to such demand, the album received distribution in thirteen countries giving the release international press attention and retail availability. By this time, Nicodemus had grown to include Andrew Greene on drums and Mathew McGee on lead guitar in the live and recording line-up. Buzz about the band continued to grow eventually catching the attention of Jeff Keller Management LLC (Black 'N Blue, Law And Order). In 2002, with a management team in place, Nicodemus signed with US based gothic metal label Dark Symphonies and recruited a second guitarist, Dave Peters. February 11th, 2003 saw the muchanticipated release of the "The Supernatural Omnibus".

Critical acclaim continued with the more melodic and progressive approach of the sophomore effort Radio play increased, mainly in Europe, and exposure through metal magazines and on the Internet grew exponentially. Drawing diverse comparisons to bands like Dream Theatre and RUSH, to Theatre of Tragedy and Tristania, Nicodemus was making an impact. Looking for a stronger presence outside of the US, the band immediately began writing new material with a focus on attracting even more attention from the stronger European market. With more focused songwriting and even stronger progressive arrangements, the band left Dark Symphonies and sought a European label for its new home. Winter of 2004 saw the signing of a worldwide deal with Greek metal label SONIC AGE RECORDS. An exciting new chapter for Nicodemus is now under way as the band's new opus is in it's final stages of preparation.