Anathema – A Vision Of A Dying Embrace

Vinyl 12"

A Vision of a Dying Embrace captures Anathema's spellbinding live performance in Kraków, Poland, in 1996, documenting the band during a pivotal chapter in their evolution. Having recently welcomed rhythm guitarist Vincent Cavanagh as lead vocalist following the release of the acclaimed The Silent Enigma, Anathema deliver a powerful set that perfectly balances the crushing weight of their early doom/death metal sound with the emotional depth that would come to define their later work.

Featuring unforgettable performances of classics from the band's first two studio albums and the Pentecost III EP, including A Dying Wish, Sleepless and Mine Is Yours, the album captures these songs in their rawest and most atmospheric form. The intensity of the live setting highlights the band's exceptional musicianship and emotional power, offering a compelling snapshot of one of the UK's most influential metal acts in their formative years.

As one of the celebrated "Peaceville Three", alongside Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride, Anathema forged a remarkable career that saw them evolve from pioneering doom/death metal into one of Britain's most respected progressive rock bands. Presented on vinyl for the first time, A Vision of a Dying Embrace includes a printed inner sleeve and stands as an essential release for collectors and fans of the band's early era.