Diabolical Masquerade - Rider on the Bonez (from Nightwork)

The third album from 1998 of dark & symphonic black metal from Katatonia’s Anders Nyström Re-issued on vinyl - Produced by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia) Diabolical Masquerade was the solo-project created by Katatonia’s Anders ‘Blakkheim’ Nyström in 1996, to let off more creative steam away from the gothic/doom metal styling of Katatonia. Diabolical Masquerade released 4 albums in total, before Blakkheim laid the project to rest in 2004. ‘Nightwork’ was the third album by Diabolical Masquerade. It was recorded at The Sanctuary in April 1998 and saw a release later that year. Although a solo-project, Blakkheim enlisted the help of Dan Swanö to perform the drums, as well as contributing with some keyboards and backing vocals. Diabolical Masquerade was based primarily around symphonic/melodic black metal; creating eerie atmospheres through keyboards and utilizing more high energy & technical compositions than those of his main band, with complex patterns of riffs and hooks. This particular album saw a greater integration of synths than previously, to convey a strong horror theme. To further expand this atmosphere, cello and flute were also incorporated. Re-issued on vinyl -