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. This is a follow-up to the EP, ''

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''. Despite being a self-recorded album, the sound quality was perceived as very professional, for an unsigned and unsupported band. It has been praised for its use of

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and the distinction of its keyboard. All the artwork is credited to Tony Koehl. All three of the tracks from their previous EP, ''

'', "A Gradual Awakening", "World of Vengeance" and "Isengard Unleashed", had been rerecorded for this album.

Track listing

Personnel

*Adam Campbell –

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*Daniella Jones –

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*James Joyce –

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*Alex Hernandez –

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*Jason Dunn – guitar *John Strachan –

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References

2004 albums The Funeral Pyre albums {{2000s-death-metal-album-stub