THEOCRACY: "MIRROR OF SOULS" DIGIBOOK AND "WAGES OF SIN" SINGLE ANNOUNCED

[Ulterium Records]

THEOCRACY: "MIRROR OF SOULS" DIGIBOOK and "WAGES OF SIN" SINGLE ANNOUNCED

Ulterium Records are proud to announce the release of a limited digibook edition of the THEOCRACY album "Mirror of Souls", as well as a 7" vinyl single of the bands classic bonus track "Wages of Sin".

The "Mirror of Souls" limited digibook edition is strictly limited to 2000 copies worldwide. Except for the tracks from "Mirror of Souls" the limited 20 page digibook edition also includes;
- The classic THEOCRACY bonus track "Wages of Sin"
- New images created by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire, Iced Earth]
- Foreword and track-by-track commentary by THEOCRACY vocalist Matt Smith

"Wages of Sin" will also be released as a 7" vinyl single which features brand new artwork from Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire, Iced Earth] as well as a previously unreleased b-side. The 7" vinyl single is strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide. Below you'll find the track listing for the 7";

Side A
1. Wages of Sin [03:37]

Side B
1. Theocrapella [04:03]

The track "Wages of Sin" will also be released as a digital single.

The release date for all the above is set to October 7th. The digibook and the 7" single can already be pre-ordered at the Ulterium Records Store; http://www.ulteriumstore.bigcartel.com

THEOCRACY received fantastic response and reviews around the world when "Mirror of Souls" was originally released in November 2008. Since then Theocracy has toured Europe twice, and performed in the US with Sonata Arctica, Blind Guardian among others. THEOCRACY are currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to their third album, and also preparing for their up-coming European tour that will take place in October.

"Mirror of Souls" digibook artwork: http://www.ulterium-records.com/promo/ult019_artwork.jpg
"Wages of Sin" 7" vinyl/digital single artwork: http://www.ulterium-records.com/promo/ultlmt005_artwork.jpg

For more information on Theocracy;
Official website: http://www.theocracymusic.com
Official facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Theocracy/70080572461

 

[Aish!]

Does this all mean that "Theocrapella" is the Japanese bonus track on the new album, and that the rest of us will have to wait until Theocracy IV for it to be released as a digital single?

Vinyl is charming, but these songs aren't recorded on vinyl, so why release them on vinyl?!? I survived the 70s and 80s and don't relish a return to primitive technology!

 

[Verbum Lux]

Cool. I'm glad to hear the we'll finally be able to get Wages of Sin. I'll definitely get the digital single, and maybe the vinyl as well. It's tempting.

Interesting cover for that, by the way. I like it.

 

[Arnock]

Anyone mind clarifying what a 'digibook' is for ignorant fellows like me?

 

[Ulterium Records]

Aish!: Spot on! Haha, no maybe not.. The "Theocrapella" track is a mix-down of different choirs from the "Mirror of Souls" album, so no new "real" track. So I think it will remain a 7" b-side exclusive. Regarding the vinyl release; This is a format that is gaining lots of popularity again, so the demand is definitely there for a band like Theocracy when it comes to vinyl stuff. But of course it's up to you if you want to get it or not, no one will force you to it, or be dissapointed if you don't get it. All is cool.

Arnock: Of course! A digibook is a bit similar to a digipac, but instead of the included booklet [that usually comes with a digipac] the pages are attached to the digibook like in a real book. Also the front and back covers have more of a cardboard feel to them, than the "thicker paper" feel that a digipac got. So to conclude; a digibook is a bit more exclusive and cooler than a digipac, haha.

 

[M@RS]

Definitely gonna get the WoS Digital Download.

I'm not much into Vinyl. Still not entirely sure how it's made a comeback this far, but I totally get why Theocracy would get some vinyl exclusives out there.

 

[Aish!]

All is cool.

Cool indeed!
=P

 

[dudu]

I purchased the bundle but I was just wondering whether the 7" vinyl is going to be colored/picture disc. I actually prefer regular black vinyl because it sounds better . The picture disc of MOS is beautiful, but is plagued by surface noise as is common with all picture discs and some colored vinyl.

 

[Pojoh]

Sort of off topic, but I'm hoping that when the new album is released, that there will be a digital booklet for the download from Itunes.

 

[Ulterium Records]

I purchased the bundle but I was just wondering whether the 7" vinyl is going to be colored/picture disc. I actually prefer regular black vinyl because it sounds better . The picture disc of MOS is beautiful, but is plagued by surface noise as is common with all picture discs and some colored vinyl.

The 7" vinyl is a regular black vinyl, so expect a good sound.

 

[Ichthys Records]

Just got the bundle and I can't wait to open them!!

 

[JayArby]

Is Wages of Sin released yet? Is there a digital download available? It is not on iTunes.

 

[Verbum Lux]

Is Wages of Sin released yet? Is there a digital download available? It is not on iTunes.

The release date for all the above is set to October 7th.

We'll have to hold out for 5 more days.