''Imrama'' is the debut album of the Irish

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band Primordial. It was originally released in 1995. In 2001, it was re-issued by

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on December 4, 2011 with two bonus tracks. It was reissued again, this time by

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in 2009 as CD/DVD digipack in slipcase. It is a part of collector series of the first 4 albums reissues. ''

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of Irish traditional lore. In Ireland, an overwhelmingly English speaking country, usage of the Irish language is an outward expression of Irish identity, which is a central theme of Primordial's aesthetic and appeal.

Track listing

Note: The "Dark Romanticism" demo tracks are part of the 2009 reissue ;DVD Live Cork City, Ireland, February 1994: # Among the Lazarae # Let the Sun Set on Life Forever # To Enter Pagan # The Darkest Flame # The Fires

Credits

Alan Averill Alan Averill (a.k.a. A.A. Nemtheanga; born 26 August 1975) is an Irish musician most notable for his vocal duties for the folk metal, folk/black metal band Primordial (band), Primordial. He has also participated in several side projects, includ ...

- Vocals * Ciáran MacUiliam - Guitars, Bodhrán, Tin-whistle, Keyboards * Pól "Paul" MacAmlaigh - Bass * Derek "D." MacAmlaigh - Drums, Percussion * Andrew Radley - engineering, mixing * Mags - mixing

Notes

Primordial (band) albums 1995 debut albums Cacophonous Records albums {{1990s-black-metal-album-stub