Power (Nekrogoblikon EP)

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Power
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EP by
Nekrogoblikon
ReleasedAugust 27, 2013 (2013-08-27) [1]
RecordedMarch–April 2013 [2]
Genre Melodic death metal, symphonic metal, comedy rock
Length19:08 [1]
Label Self-released
Producer Nekrogoblikon
Nekrogoblikon chronology
STENCH
(2011)
Power
(2013)
Heavy Meta
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Power is an EP by American "Goblin Metal" band Nekrogoblikon, independently released and produced by Nekrogoblikon themselves in 2013, and was mixed by Matt Hyde. [6]

Contents

Reception

Kerrang! Magazine gave Power 5/5 Stars and Kerrang! Magazine (UK) inserted a poster of "John Goblikon" in the August 2013 issue. [7] Power is available on Bandcamp as a digital download and on CD format. A writer for Metal Sucks magazine praised Nekrogoblikon, and wrote an article for the then upcoming release of Power. [8]

Lyrics

As the other albums by Nekrogoblikon, the lyrics are heavily based on topics such as outer space and goblins. [9]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Friends (In Space)"3:30
2."Nothing But Crickets"4:10
3."Powercore"3:56
4."Bells & Whistles"4:09
5."Giraffe"3:19

Personnel

Nekrogoblikon

Production

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