Album: Curse of the Red River by Barren Earth (2010)
Genre: Progressive Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Peaceville Records
Format: Album

Description: Curse of the Red River is the debut studio album of the Finnish progressive death metal band Barren Earth. It was released on March 31, 2010, through Peaceville Records. The album led the band to receive the title of "Newcomer of the year" in 2011 at the Finnish Metal Awards, and "Best debut album" at the Metal Storm Awards in 2010.

Artist Background: Barren Earth is a progressive death metal band with a line-up consisting of former members of Amorphis as well as current members of Swallow the Sun, Moonsorrow, Rytmihäiriö and Kreator. The band was formed in year 2007 in Helsinki, Finland. The music of Barren Earth combines elements of modern and traditional death metal with '70s prog rock and folk. Among the bands influences are artists such as Amorphis, Dan Swanö, Opeth, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and also some pioneers of Finnish prog. T... Part of the Helsinki music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Progressive Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the Helsinki music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Progressive Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Progressive Metal, Metal, 2010s, Album, Peaceville Records

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Curse of the Red River is the debut studio album of the Finnish progressive death metal band Barren Earth. It was released on March 31, 2010, through Peaceville Records. The album led the band to receive the title of "Newcomer of the year" in 2011 at the Finnish Metal Awards, and "Best debut album" at the Metal Storm Awards in 2010.

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