A lot of great heavy albums came out at the turn of the millennium, including Clayman - the seminal fifth record from melodic death metal legends In Flames.
To celebrate, the band have announced a 20th Anniversary Edition of Clayman, which will arrive on August 28 and feature a number of re-recorded and remastered tracks from the original.
They've also released the new version of the album's title track, which can be heard below:
Frontman Anders Friden says of this release:
"This record changed our career in a number of ways. Being the 20th anniversary this year, we had to do something massive for the fans. Going back into the studio to re-record some of the original tracks took us right back in time to when we first recorded them. Every detail of the new artwork and visuals was deeply thought out keeping in mind what the Jesterheads would want to see most. This one’s for you. Thank you for 20 years of Clayman."
Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition comes entirely remastered by Ted Jensen (Pantera, Deftones, Gojira) and features all new artwork in a 16-page booklet, a brand-new instrumental medley plus 4 re-recorded versions of fan-favorites such as 'Only For The Weak' and 'Pinball Map'. Re-recorded songs were produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Motörhead) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Rob Zombie). The record will be released digitally as well as on CD Digipak and a 2xLP coloured vinyl packaged in a deluxe trifold that includes an oversized booklet, 11 remastered tracks on a 12” record and 5 bonus tracks on a 10” record in a printed sleeve.
Before physical release of Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition, In Flames will digitally release the Clayman 2020 EP on July 24th, which features the 2020 versions of 'Only For The Weak', 'Bullet Ride', 'Pinball Map', 'Clayman' and a new instrumental track, 'Themes and Variations in D-Minor'.
In Flames - 'Clayman' 20th Anniversary Edition Tracklisting:
01 - Bullet Ride
02 - Pinball Map
03 - Only For The Weak
04 - ...As The Future Repeats Today
05 - Square Nothing
06 - Clayman
07 - Satellites And Astronauts
08 - Brush The Dust Away
09 - Swim
10 - Suburban Me
11 - Another Day In Quicksand
12 - Themes And Variations In D-Minor (instrumental)
13 - Only For The Weak (Re-recorded)
14 - Bullet Ride (Re-recorded)
15 - Pinball Map (Re-recorded)
16 - Clayman (Re-recorded)
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