{"title":"Decayed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eis a pioneering Portuguese black metal band formed in Lisbon in 1990. Initially rooted in death metal, they soon embraced a darker black metal direction and became one of the country's longest-running and most influential extreme metal acts. Known for their occult themes, raw atmosphere, and unwavering dedication to the genre, Decayed helped shape the Portuguese black metal scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"decayed-the-seven-seals-lp","title":"Decayed 'The Seven Seals'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eA key document from the early days of Portuguese black metal, \u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eDecayed\u003c\/strong\u003e's 'The Seven Seals' compiles some of the band's earliest recordings, capturing the raw spirit and occult atmosphere that would define their long-running career. The release gathers their debut EP from 1992, material from a limited demo originally restricted to just 250 copies, and an additional track that appeared on a compilation of Portuguese underground bands. Together, these recordings offer a glimpse into a formative period when black metal was still taking shape in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eSteeped in darkness, mysticism, and old-school extremity, the songs showcase \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eDecayed\u003c\/strong\u003e's transition from their death metal origins towards the black metal sound they would fully embrace. Tracks such as \"Moon Of A Wolferian Shadow\", \"The Seven Seals\", and \"Nocturnal Prayers\" combine primitive aggression, eerie melodies, and occult themes, while shorter interludes help reinforce the ritualistic atmosphere. Raw, uncompromising, and historically significant, 'The Seven Seals' stands as an essential collection for those interested in the roots of Portuguese black metal and the early evolution of one of the country's most enduring extreme metal bands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raging Planet","offers":[{"title":"12\" LP - Black","offer_id":39846086246454,"sku":"AS\/RP139","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/5771\/1414\/products\/decayed-the-seven-seals.jpg?v=1780665124"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/5771\/1414\/collections\/decayed.jpg?v=1780665730","url":"https:\/\/mondonegro.com\/en-us\/collections\/decayed.oembed","provider":"Mondo Negro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}