The Sinister Supremacy is the fifth studio album by the Swedish extreme metal band Darkane. It marked their return to Massacre Records and featured a renewed focus on their signature thrash-laden sound.
- The album was recorded at The Echo Bar in Trollhättan, Sweden, with producer and engineer Klas Ideberg. It was mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden. The album's lineup featured vocalist Jens Broman and guitarist Peter Wichers, who had returned to the band.
- The Sinister Supremacy was released on June 28, 2013, through Massacre Records. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its aggressive sound and technical proficiency. The album charted in Sweden, reaching number 47 on the Sverigetopplistan.
- The album's artwork was created by Travis Smith, a renowned artist known for his work with numerous metal bands. The track "Wrong" was released as a single prior to the album.
Darkane is a Swedish extreme metal band formed in Helsingborg in 1999. They are known for their blend of melodic death metal and thrash metal, with elements of groove and progressive metal. This 2013 release came after a six-year gap following their previous album, "In the Absence of Light."
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