On Assembly, Theatre of Tragedy abandons the gothic metal that defined their earlier work, instead embracing a cleaner, electronic-infused sound that alienated some longtime fans.
- Assembly was the first Theatre of Tragedy album not to feature the distinctive "beauty and the beast" vocal combination of Liv Kristine and Raymond István Rohonyi. The album was a commercial disappointment, failing to chart in their native Norway or Germany. It was also the last album released by the band on the AFM Records label.
- This album marked a significant departure from the band's established doom metal sound, incorporating more electronic and industrial elements.
- It was released on March 4, 2002, by AFM Records.
Theatre of Tragedy is a Norwegian band formed in the early 1990s, known for pioneering the gothic metal subgenre known as "beauty and the beast" vocals. In 2002, they were exploring new sonic territories beyond their established doom metal sound.
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