Melancholy (Shadow of Intent album) explained

Melancholy is the third album by deathcore band Shadow of Intent. The album was released on August 16, 2019. It is their first album with Andrew Monias on bass, and their only album with Anthony Barone on drums before he was replaced by Bryce Butler of Contrarian.^[4] Melancholy marked a departure from writing strictly Halo-themed music, instead being what has been described as a concept album depicting mass suicides orchestrated by a demonic goddess.^[5] An instrumental version of Melancholy was also released on November 22, 2019.

Francesco Ferrini of Fleshgod Apocalypse contributed to the orchestral work on this album. Christian Donaldson of Cryptopsy handled engineering duties. The cover artwork was made by Pär Olofsson, known for his work with Exodus, Immortal, and The Faceless.^[6]

Shadow of Intent supported the album with their first major headlining tour throughout the United States accompanied by Inferi, Signs of the Swarm, and Brand of Sacrifice.^[7] The tour lasted from January to February 2020.^[8]

Personnel

Shadow of Intent

• Ben Duerr – lead vocals
• Chris Wiseman – guitars, backing vocals, producer, engineering
• Andrew Monias – bass
• Anthony Barone – drums, percussion

Guests

• Francesco Ferrini (Fleshgod Apocalypse) – orchestration
• Trevor Strnad (ex-The Black Dahlia Murder) – vocals on "Barren and Breathless Macrocosm"

Staff

• Christian Donaldson – engineering, mixing, mastering
• Brutal Disorder Designs – logo, layout
• Pär Olofsson – cover art

Notes and References

1. Web site: Album Review: Melancholy – Shadow Of Intent . Distorted Sound . August 15, 2019 . September 20, 2024.
2. Web site: Album Review: Shadow Of Intent - 'Melancholy' . The Music . September 3, 2019 . October 27, 2024.
3. Web site: Welsh . Connor . Review: Shadow of Intent – Melancholy [2019] ]. New Transcendence . August 7, 2019 . November 9, 2020.
4. Web site: Neilstein . Vince . Shadow of Intent Release New Video, Announce New Drummer . MetalSucks . August 12, 2020 . November 9, 2020.
5. Web site: Boozeman . Phil . Album Review: Shadow of Intent's Melancholy Achieves Perfection in Death . MetalSucks . August 9, 2019 . November 9, 2020.
6. Web site: Shadow Of Intent announce new album Melancholy . Distorted Sound . June 14, 2019 . September 20, 2024.
7. Web site: Shadow of Intent are Pleased to Announce 2020 North American Tour Dates. November 23, 2019.
8. Web site: Neilstein . Vince . Shadow of Intent, Signs of the Swarm, Inferi and Brand of Sacrifice Announce 2020 North American Tour . MetalSucks . November 20, 2019 . September 20, 2024.