New Moon is the fourth studio album by Finnish death-doom band Swallow the Sun. The album was released on November 4, 2009 in Finland, November 9, 2009 in Europe, and November 10, 2009 in the United States. Recording of the album commenced on June 15 at Fascination Street Studios with Jens Bogren as executive producer. Wintersun drummer Kai Hahto replaced Pasi Pasanen and contributed drums on the album. Some versions of the album contain an alternate recording of "Servant of Sorrow", which features a guitar solo by Steve Rothery.
The Horror songs continued from this album which would be Horror Pt. III, and also previously being on The Morning Never Came - Horror I, Hope - Horror Pt. 2, then finally later on Emerald Forest and the Blackbird - Horror Pt IV.
On February 1, 2012, Svart Records released the album on LP, limited to 500 copies.. Svart Records. December 24, 2011. Retrieved on January 22, 2012.
Track listing
Bonus track
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Personnel Swallow The Sun Mikko Kotamäki - vocals Markus Jämsen - guitar Juha Raivio - guitar Aleksi Munter - keyboards Matti Honkonen - bass Kai Hahto - drums
Additional personnel Aleah Stanbridge - guest vocals on "Lights on the Lake" Dan Swanö - backing vocals on "Falling World" Steve Rothery - guitar solo/lead guitar/guitars on "Servant of Sorrow (Alternative Version)"
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