On "Extinct," Moonspell deliver a record that successfully melds their signature gothic metal with shades of doom and even hints of gospel. The album showcases the band's enduring ability to craft atmospheric and powerful tracks.
- The album was produced by the band themselves, alongside Pedro Nunes Costa. It charted at #6 in their native Portugal and #70 in Germany. The album's themes explore a darker, more introspective side of the band's songwriting.
- Recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden with producer Jens Bogren, "Extinct" marked a return to a more gothic metal sound for the band. The album features guest vocals from Anneke van Giersbergen on the track "La Baphomette". It reached number 70 on the German album charts and number 6 in Portugal.
- The album was released on March 6, 2015, by Napalm Records. It charted in multiple European countries, including #70 in Germany and #6 in Portugal. The production duties were handled by Benjamin de la Cour and the band.
Moonspell is a Portuguese band from the Lisbon scene, known for their gothic metal sound. Extinct was released midway through their career, following 2012's "Alpha Noir/Omega White" and preceding 2017's "1755: Scriptura Scelesta".
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