Sabbat - Dreamweaver 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Dreamweaver" is Sabbat's second and before last official full-length record and was released in 1989.

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Dreamweaver Album Description:

Sabbat was a British heavy metal band formed in 1985 in Nottingham, England. The band's sound was influenced by thrash metal and black metal, and they quickly gained a reputation for their intense live shows and dark lyrics. Sabbat's second album, "Dreamweaver," was released in 1989 and is considered by many to be a classic of the genre.

"Dreamweaver" was released on 12" vinyl LP in 1989 by Noise International, a German record label specializing in heavy metal. The album features nine tracks, with a total running time of approximately 50 minutes. The cover art, created by famous German artist Andreas Marschall, depicts a surreal landscape featuring a twisted tree and a hooded figure holding a staff.

Sabbat's music on "Dreamweaver" is a unique blend of thrash metal and black metal, with elements of folk and classical music also present. The album is notable for its intricate guitar work, featuring fast, technical riffs and solos that showcase the musicians' virtuosity. The vocals are also a standout feature, with singer Martin Walkyier's distinctive voice delivering the band's dark, occult-inspired lyrics.

"Dreamweaver" received critical acclaim upon its release, with many critics praising the album's unique sound and the musicians' technical proficiency. The album also gained a dedicated fanbase among heavy metal fans, who appreciated the band's innovative approach to the genre. In recent years, the album has been recognized as a classic of the thrash metal and black metal genres.

Music Genre:

Thrash Metal, Speed Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Noise International – N 0132-1

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1989 Germany

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Production & Recording Information
Album Packaging

This album includes the original custom inner sleeve and 4-page booklet with lyrics.

Producers:

Karl-Ulrich Walterbach - (Executive) Producer

Karl-Ulrich Walterbach: German music producer who transformed the heavy metal scene. Founder of the iconic Noise Records, he launched the careers of Helloween, Celtic Frost, and countless others. Learn more

Roy "Macaroni" Rowland - Sound Engineer and Producer

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Moses Meister Dude - Assistent Sound Engineer

Roy "Macaroni" Rowland - Sound Engineer

Roy Rowland aka "Roy Macaroni" Rowland is a sound engineer, who during the 1980s engineered a dozen important heavy metal albums. Some of the bands he has worked for are: Kreator, Lääz

Recording Location:

This album was recorded at Sky Trak Studio, from January to March 1989

Mixed at Hansa Studio

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Tim Beer - Cover Art


Musicians:
  • Andy Sneap
  • Simon Jones
  • Martin Walkyier
  • Frazer Craske
  • Simon Negas

ANDY SNEAP is guitarist with Hydra (1984) and Sabbat from 1985 until 2010 with several interruptions. In his later caree he is music album producer.

MARTIN WALKYIER - Singer with Hydra, Sabbat and Skyclas. Timeline 1984-1985 Hydra 1985-2010 Sabbat 1990-2001 Skyclad

SIMON NEGUS a drummer from the UK, has played drums in the bands (in particular order: "Fallen Angel", "Striptease", "Hydra" , "Sabbat"

SIMON JONES is a British Guitar player which has performed in Holosade (1986..2010) and Sabbat (1989...2010)

 

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. The Beginning of the End (Intro)
  2. The Clerical Conspiracy
  3. Advent of Insanity
  4. Do Dark Horses Dream of Nightmares
  5. The Best of Enemies
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. How Have the Mighty Fallen
  2. Wildfire
  3. Mythistory
  4. Happy Never After (Outro)

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SABBAT - Dreamweaver

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Noise International – N 0132-1 , 1989 , Germany

"Dreamweaver" was released on 12" vinyl LP in 1989 by Noise International, a German record label specializing in heavy metal. The album features nine tracks, with a total running time of approximately 50 minutes. The cover art, created by famous German artist Andreas Marschall, depicts a surreal landscape f

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NOISE International N 0098 , 1988 , Germany

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