Uncreation

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Uncreation
Benedictum-Uncreation.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 14, 2006
Genre Heavy metal
Length53:31
Label Locomotive Music
Producer Jeff Pilson
Benedictum chronology
Uncreation
(2006)
Seasons of Tragedy
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Uncreation is the debut album by the American heavy metal band Benedictum, released through Locomotive Records on March 14, 2006. The album was originally due to be released in late 2005, but was delayed to 2006 to allow for some creative tweaking.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Uncreation" – 5:32
  2. "Benedictum" – 3:46
  3. "#4" – 3:55
  4. "Misogyny" – 5:13
  5. "Ashes to Ashes" – 3:50
  6. "Wicca" – 4:05
  7. "Heaven and Hell" – 7:47 (Black Sabbath cover)
  8. "Them" – 4:02
  9. "Two Steps to the Sun" – 3:22
  10. "Valkyrie Rising" – 8:43
  11. "The Mob Rules" – 3:14 (Black Sabbath cover)

Personnel

Guest musicians

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References

  1. Mason, Stewart. "Benedictum Uncreaton review". Allmusic . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved 2011-10-09.