The Power Of The Lion

the first time this album has ever been available on vinyl - it comes on 180g black vinyl in a deluxe gatefold sleeve. iy features gentry densley who is also a member of ascend and new southern lord signing eagle twin. artwork by acclaimed artist rich jacobs. iceburn was a musical group formed in 1991 in salt lake city, utah, usa, by guitarist / vocalist / composer gentry densley, the sole constant member through multiple personnel changes. they were known for their unique style that combined elements of jazz, metal, punk, and classical music. from 91-97 the band continually evolved and experimented with the limits of sound, releasing five full length albums and a split ep with engine kid (featuring greg anderson of sunn 0))) and ascend) for revelation records. 'the power of the lion' features the iceburn collective using two electric guitars, two stand-up basses and drums. the seven pieces that make up 'the power of the lion' were originally released on cd on iceburns' own label in 1998. they simultaneously fuse influences as diverse as eric dolphy, drive like jehu, ornette coleman the mahavishnu orchestra. on sothern lord.