Black Aria II [PA] [Slipcase] (CD - 2006)

For his long-awaited follow-up to 1993's BLACK ARIA, metal icon Glenn Danzig (the Misfits, Samhain, Danzig) conjures up another collection of macabre classical-influenced compositions. Whereas the first outing focused on the Biblical story of the angels falling from Heaven, this album relates the tale of Lilith, the mythical first wife of Adam, who consorted with demons after leaving the Garden of Eden. Although much of the brooding, atmospheric work is instrumental, Danzig leaves room for haunting vocal tracks, as on "Unclean Sephira," which embodies the performer's dark, dramatic vision. minimize