Arduini / Balich - Dawn Of Ages (Vinyl 2LP | Gatefold | IT Original | 2017)

Arduini / Balich – Dawn Of Ages is the joint album of guitarist Victor Arduini, a founding member of Fates Warning and Freedoms Reign, and singer Brian “Butch” Balich of Pittsburgh doom metal band Argus. It was released on February 24, 2017 by Italian label Cruz Del Sur Music. Six long original songs combine epic doom with classic heavy metal; the vinyl edition adds three cover versions. This copy is the Italian first pressing as a gatefold 2LP on blue vinyl with white splatter.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Cruz Del Sur Music CRUZ542
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Gatefold, Blue with White Splatter Vinyl
• Pressing: IT original
• Country: Italy
• Year of this pressing: 2017
• Genre: Metal, Doom Metal, Heavy Metal

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: NM-

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU D SH 8).

Tracklist

Running order as listed by the label (the split across the four sides is not shown here):

1. The Fallen
2. Forever Fade
3. Into Exile
4. The Wraith
5. Beyond The Barricade
6. The Gates Of Acheron
7. After All (The Dead) (Black Sabbath cover)
8. Wolf Of Velvet Fortune (cover)
9. Sunrise (Uriah Heep cover)

Personnel

Victor Arduini (guitar), Brian “Butch” Balich (vocals). Drums by Chris Judge (Freedoms Reign).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 2017 first edition on Cruz Del Sur Music (CRUZ542) as a double LP in the blue with white splatter colourway.

What does Media NM- / Cover NM- mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means record and sleeve are close to new with at most minimal signs of use. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Who is Victor Arduini?
Arduini was one of the founders of Fates Warning and played on the band’s early recordings. He later formed Freedoms Reign.

Do you have more doom metal records?
Yes, for example Candlemass – Nightfall. More titles are in our Metal collection.