"Forever Black" is the first album of new studio material from Cirith Ungol in over two decades, recorded with a reconstituted lineup and released on Metal Blade Records. The album revisits the band's signature sound, characterized by slow tempos, downtuned guitars, and occult-themed lyrics.
- The album was produced by Ted Riley and Cirith Ungol, and mixed by Jim Rota.
- "Forever Black" reached number 16 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in the US.
- The album was released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Cirith Ungol is a doom metal band from Ventura, California, active since the late 1970s. The band's early work is considered foundational to the genre, though their commercial success has been limited. This album, "Forever Black," arrived after a long period of inactivity and a previous reunion album.
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