Album: Sorrowburn by Charon (1998)
Genre: Gothic Metal
Format: Album

Description: Sorrowburn is the debut album of the Finnish gothic metal band Charon, released November 1998 through Emanzipation Productions  The style of the album is markedly different from most of Charon's music - the tentative foray into death metal territory evident on Sorrowburn was not to last, and the band soon found their sound naturally transforming into more a contemporary rock-metal style in their later albums.

Artist Background: "Charon" was founded in 1992 by Mario Tepšić, Antti Karihtala, Teemu Hautamäki, Pasi Sipilä, and Jasse Hast and was originally a brutal death metal act. After releasing three promo albums and two demos, the band signed a record deal with Emanzipation Productions. Through Emanzipation, Charon released their first two full-length albums Sorrowburn and Tearstained in 1998 and 2000 respectively. After touring with fellow Finlanders Sentenced, the band parted ways with Emanzipation and signed ... Part of the Raahe, Finland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Gothic Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Raahe, Finland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Gothic Metal movement.

Tags: Gothic Metal, 1990s, Album

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Sorrowburn is the debut album of the Finnish gothic metal band Charon, released November 1998 through Emanzipation Productions  The style of the album is markedly different from most of Charon's music - the tentative foray into death metal territory evident on Sorrowburn was not to last, and the band soon found their sound naturally transforming into more a contemporary rock-metal style in their later albums.

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