''Métamorphose'' is first

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heavy metal band Sortilège released in 1984. It was the first album released by

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. In 1997 Madrigal re-released this album with English versions of ''Majesté'', ''Légende'', ''Civilisation Perdue'', ''Cyclope De L'etang'' and ''Métamorphose'' as bonus tracks.

History

Following the success of their debut EP, Sortilège signed a new contract with the French record label Madrigal, however, they didn't want to wait for the goodwill of their label, so they went to Germany in order to record new album, Métamorphose. An important choice for Sortilège. Through their contacts in Germany they recorded an English version at the same time and released album in many countries, including Japan. The success was soon to go and Sortilège was undoubtedly one of the main leaders of the French heavy metal scene. Métamorphose continues the success of their previous release. Musically, Métamorphose improved their musical style. The production improved, all instruments were audible, this impression is greatly enhanced by the excellent remastering of this album in 1997. Above all, Sortilège hardens tone. Less extensive and conclusive than the first EP, Zouille is much more aggressive and vindictive. Riffs were hardened and they became even more melodic. Lyrics were still based on fantasy. Sadly, since Augustin's singing on

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wasn't as good as on

, English version haven't sold at all anywhere except in Japan. Videos were made for songs ''D'ailleurs'' and ''Métamorphose''. Song ''Le Cyclope De l’Etang'' from this album is on the compilation album Metal Warriors (released by Ebony Records), a best-of best songs of heavy-metal circuit in the 80s. This song also appears on a compilation album ''Raise Your Axe - Le sampler collector d'Axe Killer'' a various artist compilation album published by Axe Killer. Song ''Métamorphose'' from this album, alongside songs from other artists, including

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and

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, appears on a compilation album Banzai Axe published by Banzai Records

Track listing

Re-release bonus tracks

Personnel

* Christian Augustin -

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* Stéphane Dumont -

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* Didier Demajean -

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* Daniel Lapp -

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* Bob Dumont -

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External links

* ''http://metal.nightfall.fr/index_609_sortilege-metamorphose-1984.html'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Metamorphose (Sortilege Album) 1984 albums Sortilège (band) albums