A Celebration of Guilt

A Celebration of Guilt
Studio album by Arsis
Released	March 30, 2004 (2004-03-30)
Recorded	October–December, 2003
Genre	Melodic death metal, technical death metal
Length	44:26
Label	Willowtip, Earache
Producer	Steve Carr, Bob Gurske
Arsis chronology
A Celebration of Guilt (2004) A Diamond for Disease (2005)

A Celebration of Guilt is the debut studio album released by American death metal band Arsis.

Release

The album was released March 30, 2004 in North America by Willowtip and on July 11, 2005 in Europe via Earache Records. On August 9, 2011, Willowtip released a remastered version of A Celebration of Guilt, which included two bonus tracks.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Metal Storm	9.0/10.0
Sputnikmusic	4.5/5.0

Critical reception

Following its release, it was met with very favorable reviews by online publications such as AllMusic, Metal Storm, and Sputnikmusic.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Malone

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Face of My Innocence"	5:33
2.	"Maddening Disdain"	3:30
3.	"Seven Whispers Fell Silent"	3:46
4.	"Return"	4:42
5.	"Worship Depraved"	3:02
6.	"Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"	4:52
7.	"Dust and Guilt"	4:25
8.	"Elegant and Perverse"	2:23
9.	"The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"	4:25
10.	"Looking to Nothing"	3:22
11.	"Wholly Night"	4:20
Total length:		44:20

Deluxe limited gatefold LP

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Face of My Innocence"	5:33
2.	"Maddening Disdain"	3:30
3.	"Seven Whispers Fell Silent"	3:46
4.	"Return"	4:42
5.	"Worship Depraved"	3:02
6.	"Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"	4:52
7.	"Dust and Guilt"	4:25
8.	"Elegant and Perverse"	2:23
9.	"The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"	4:25
10.	"Looking to Nothing"	3:22

Deluxe limited gatefold LP bonus 7"

No.	Title	Length
11.	"Wholly Night"	4:20
12.	"Painted Eyes"	3:50
13.	"Veil of Mourning Black"	3:02

Remastered, deluxe reissue

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Face of My Innocence"	5:33
2.	"Maddening Disdain"	3:30
3.	"Seven Whispers Fell Silent"	3:46
4.	"Return"	4:42
5.	"Worship Depraved"	3:02
6.	"Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"	4:52
7.	"Dust and Guilt"	4:25
8.	"Elegant and Perverse"	2:23
9.	"The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"	4:25
10.	"Looking to Nothing"	3:22
11.	"Wholly Night"	4:20
12.	"Painted Eyes" (bonus track)	3:50
13.	"Veil of Mourning Black" (bonus track)	3:02

Personnel

• James Malone – vocals, guitars, bass
• Mike Van Dyne – drums

Production

• Bob Gurske - engineering
• Steve Carr - mixing, mastering
• Mark Riddick - artwork, layout

External links

• A Celebration of Guilt at AllMusic