The Thuringian band, originally formed in 1993 under a different name and known as IMPENDING DOOM since 1995 – throughout its ten years of activity – gained recognition far beyond Germany's borders through its expertly crafted blend of various Metal styles as evidenced by its numerous releases – including three studio albums – as well as more than 200 concerts played at home and abroad.
Although 25 years have already passed since the release of their third and final album, the interest in IMPENDING DOOM's legacy still seems undiminished.
At long last, Darkness Shall Rise Productions has taken on this chapter of German Metal history in its tried-and-tested manner. No expense or effort has been spared in reissuing (almost) the entire body of IMPENDING DOOM's work – comprising the releases from the pre-album phase and the three albums, including bonus material.
These definitive editions, crafted with great attention to detail, present the tracks with significantly improved sound quality whilst also leaving nothing to be desired in terms of layout and design ensuring that both long-standing fans and those who are only just discovering IMPENDING DOOM will be equally delighted.
1997 saw the release of IMPENDING DOOM's first full-length Caedes Sacrilegae. Clocking in at almost 1 hour, the ambitious album represents the culmination of the band's artistic accomplishments of the first era. Made up of four reinterpretations of old songs from Messias Abaddon and Pagan Fires, while the rest of the album's ten tracks consisted of brand-new material, Caedes Sarilegae, showcased the band at its most melodious. Not least because of the extensive use of moody keyboards at least partly reminiscent of CRADLE OF FILTH or GEHENNA, Caedes Sacrilegae is nonetheless very much a Heavy Metal album at no time lacking punch or edge.
Due to unfortunate circumstances regarding the recording of the album Caedes Sacrilegae's sound has been compromised. Now, almost 30 years after its initial release we are thrilled to present a rough mix version of the album that sounds much closer to what the band had originally intended the material to sound like.
Including tons of unseen pictures and a new interview with all band-members. Remastered and restored by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in March 2026.
Caedes Sacrilegae (The Rough Mixes) is available as 2LP in two colors and jewel-case CD.
1. Caedes Sacrilegae
2. Aeon Of Dreams
3. By My Blood Of The Night
4. Draculs Passion
5. My Goddess
6. Autumn Silence
7. Funeral Pile – My Throne Of Fire
8. Revelation Of Baphomet
9. Downfall Of God
10. Impending Doom
11. Hellhammer – Outtake
12. Dethroned Emperor