I Declare: Treason is the debut album by Scandinavian supergroup Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult. It was released on 6 June 2011 through Season of Mist.[1] The album was preceded by the single "(Don't) Waste It", released on 9 May.[2]
| I Declare: Treason | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 6 June 2011 |
| Genre | Alternative metal |
| Length | 43:44 |
| Label | Season of Mist |
| Producer | Tim Skold |
| Singles from I Declare: Trason | |
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Overview
editDoctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult was formed in 2009 by former-Turbonegro vocalist Hank von Helvete, former-Marilyn Manson and KMFDM multi-instrumentalist Tim Sköld, guitarists Anders Odden of Cadaver and Satyricon, and Audun Stengel of Apoptygma Berzerk and The Kovenant, and former-Extol drummer David Husvik.[3][4] DMTMC recorded their debut album through studio sessions in Oslo, Stockholm and Los Angeles.
The band signed with record label Season of Mist in January 2011 and released their debut single, "(Don't) Waste It", on 9 May, with the B-side "Sacrifice (The Napoleon Iscariot Chant)".[2] DMTMC played their debut concert on May 11 in Helsinki, Finland.[5][6] I Declare: Treason was released on June 6 to mixed reviews.[7][8][9][10][11][12] A limited edition of the album with an additional two bonus tracks was also released.[1] The band performed at different European festivals in support of the album before disbanding later in 2011.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Are God - Intro" | 1:23 |
| 2. | "Sign My Name" | 4:38 |
| 3. | "I Declare: Treason" | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Bleed Idiot Bleed" | 4:02 |
| 5. | "(Don't) Waste It" | 4:06 |
| 6. | "Blame Is The Game" | 4:09 |
| 7. | "OK (We're Just About To Die)" | 4:16 |
| 8. | "Misconception" | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Glory (Throw The Axe)" | 4:37 |
| 10. | "Revenge" | 4:17 |
| 11. | "Victorious" | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 43:44 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Fools Gold" | 4:00 |
| 13. | "The Whore In The West" | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 51:08 | |
Personnel
editDoctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult
- Hank von Helvete – vocals
- Tim Sköld – bass, producer, mixer, artwork
- Anders Odden – guitars
- Audun Stengel – guitars
- David Husvik – drums
Additional personnel
- Arne Aasland – engineer (additional)
- Kjartan Vestvik – engineer (additional)
- Per Øyvind Paulsen – engineer (additional)
- Shaun Thingvold – mastering
- Sandra Jensen – photography
- Mark Sommer – management
- Synthetic Entertainment – management
References
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- ^ a b Blabbermouth (2011-03-22). "DOCTOR MIDNIGHT & THE MERCY CULT: Debut Album Title, Single Details Revealed". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Gjersøe, Jørn (2010-12-03). "Tilbake i ny "supergruppe"". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Hegseth, Morten (2010-12-03). "Hank danner ny stjernegruppe". www.vg.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2011-01-27). "DOCTOR MIDNIGHT & THE MERCY CULT Signs With SEASON OF MIST". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Caciur, Tanja (2011-05-12). "11.5.2011 Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult @ DOM, Helsinki (Musicalypse Archive)". Tuonela Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Dahlgren, Mathilda (June 6, 2011). "Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult: I Declare: Treason". GAFFA (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Olsen, Glenn. "Kvakk, kvakk, kvakksalver" (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Nilsen, Morten Ståle (2011-06-03). "Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult: "I Declare: Treason"". www.vg.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Ford, Leyla (2011-07-05). "LEYLA FORD DECLARES TREASON ON DOCTOR MIDNIGHT AND THE MERCY CULT'S I DECLARE: TREASON". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Alexander. "Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult - I Declare: Treason Review • metal.de". metal.de. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Kritik zu Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult I Declare: Treason". Metal Hammer (in German). 2011-06-24. Retrieved 2023-11-19.