Atra Mors is the fifth full-length studio album by

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band

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. It was released through

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on July 31, 2012. Five years after previous studio album '' A Caress of the Void'' and also 100th release from Profound Lore. The name ''Atra Mors'' is

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for "Black Death".

Critical reception

''Atra Mors'' has received "Universal acclaim" based on 4 critics at

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Track listing

Personnel

* John Paradiso – guitar, vocals * Chris Molinari – guitar * Dave Wagner – bass * Vince Verkay – drums * Don Zaros – keyboards

References

External links

Profound Lore Records
{{DEFAULTSORT:Atra Mors 2012 albums Evoken albums Profound Lore Records albums