Artist: Death Dealer Union
Title: Initiation
Label: Napalm Records
Cat #: NPR1233DGS
Release Year: 2023
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Digipak

Initiation is the debut album from the American melodic gothic metal band Death Dealer Union. 

In 2019, CC McKenna (drums) and Doug Weiand (lead guitars) embarked on a dark metal journey, uniting diverse influences with the occult. Joining forces with Elena Cataraga (Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain), DEATH DEALER UNION emerged with "Borderlines" and "Beneath The Surface" in 2022.

Now, with new members Hunter Havok (guitars) and Jonny Heinz (bass), their debut album "Initiation" has arrived. Prepare for a captivating blend of sounds and visuals, from the haunting "The Vow of Silence" to the powerful "Love Me When I'm Ugly." Witness DEATH DEALER UNION's compelling essence in their musical journey.

Recommended if you like: Nightwish, Delain, Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, Alterium, Infected Rain, Ad Infinitum, Follow The Cipher, Lena Scissorhands

Track Listing:
1. Initiation
2. The Vow of Silence
3. ILL FATED
4. Ekphrasis
5. The Integument
6. Mythos
7. The Big Blue
8. Back To Me
9. The Downfall
10. Love Me When I'm Ugly
11. Anew
12. Beyond Heaven