The Mixtape (Meridian Dawn EP)

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The Mixtape EP
Mixtape EP by
ReleasedMarch 25, 2014 (2014-03-25)
Recorded2013–2014
Genre Melodic death metal, death metal
Length20:43
Label Self-released/independent
Producer Thomas "PLEC" Johansson
Daniel Antonsson
Nicholas Ziros
Jeff Cloyes
Singles from The Mixtape EP
  1. "Thieves"
    Released: 16 March 2014

The Mixtape EP is the debut EP of the melodic death metal band Meridian Dawn. It was released on 25 March 2014. [1] The mixtape features a guest appearance from Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg (Cyhra, ex-Amaranthe) on the track "Dressed In Ice". [2] [3] "Thieves" would be released as a lyric video single directed by Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquillity, Cabin Fever Media). [4] [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Thieves"03:47
2."The Fever Syndrome"03:30
3."Dressed in Ice" (featuring Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg)05:00
4."I Don't Wanna Be Me" (Type O Negative cover)03:52
5."Descent" (Fear Factory cover)04:35
Total length:20:43

Personnel

Band members

Additional personnel

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