Ungod (Morgoth album) explained

Ungod
Type:	studio
Artist:	Morgoth
Cover:	Morgoth - Ungod.png
Released:	26 March 2015
Recorded:	June–December 2014
Studio:	Sound Division Tonstudio Sundern
Genre:	Death metal
Length:	46:20
Label:	Century Media
Producer:	Jörn Michutta Matthias Klinkmann
Prev Title:	Feel Sorry for the Fanatic
Prev Year:	1996

Ungod is the fourth and final^{[1] [2]} studio album by German death metal band, Morgoth. It was released on 26 March 2015 by Century Media, nearly two decades after their previous album Feel Sorry for the Fanatic.

Background and promotion

The band started working on the album in June 2014.^[3] After releasing a two-track in August, the band went on tour with Bolt Thrower in September and October.^[4] In November and December, the band continued working on the album, with Disbelief founding vocalist Karsten "Jagger" Jäger replacing longtime member Marc Grewe.^[5] This marks the only Morgoth album with Jäger, Mind Ashes bassist Sotirios Kelekidis, and ex-Destruction drummer Marc Reign in the lineup.^[6]

In January 2015, the band announced the title and release date of the album, Ungod. The cover art was made by Seth Siro Anton, frontman of Septicflesh and album cover artist for bands like Paradise Lost, Soilwork, and Moonspell.^[7] The band promoted the album with several singles/music videos and a short tour with Deserted Fear.^[8]

Track listing

1. "House of Blood" – 2:34
2. "Voice of Slumber" – 4:52
3. "Snakestate" – 4:48
4. "Black Enemy" – 3:45
5. "Descent into Hell" – 3:28
6. "Ungod" – 6:13
7. "Nemesis" – 4:18
8. "God Is Evil" – 3:57
9. "Traitor" – 3:58
10. "Prison in Flesh" – 3:31
11. "The Dark Sleep" – 4:56

Personnel

• Karsten Jäger – vocals
• Harald Busse – guitars
• Sebastian Swart – guitars
• Sotirios Kelekidis – bass
• Marc Reign – drums
• Produced and recorded by Jörn Michutta, Matthias Klinkmann
• Art direction and design by Spiros Antoniou

Notes and References

1. Web site: Morgoth Say Goodbye Until Further Notice. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. May 24, 2018. May 24, 2018.
2. Web site: Morgoth: hören endgültig auf. deadline-magazin.de. German. December 17, 2020. December 17, 2020.
3. Web site: Morgoth Announce European Tour With Bolt Thrower; Working On New Material. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. October 6, 2024. June 2, 2014.
4. Web site: Bolt Thrower, Morgoth. vampster.com. German. August 18, 2014. October 6, 2024.
5. Web site: Morgoth Joined By Disbelief Singer Karsten "Jagger" Jäger; Rough Mix Audio Teaser Streaming. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. October 6, 2024. December 8, 2014.
6. Web site: MORGOTH: Ungod. vampster.com. German. March 30, 2015. October 6, 2024.
7. Web site: Morgoth Reveal Ungod Album Artwork. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. October 6, 2024. January 29, 2015.
8. Web site: Morgoth, Deserted Fear. vampster.com. German. December 10, 2014. October 6, 2024.