A Dead Poem
Rotting Christ · 1997
121 min · 25 tracks · black metal · gothic metal · dark metal
A haunting blend of black and gothic metal that intertwines melodic passages with atmospheric darkness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through contrasts
- atmospheric depth for introspection
- haunting melodies for late nights
- wave-like pacing with emotional shifts
- immersive soundscapes for contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat, energetic vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'A Dead Poem' marked Rotting Christ's transition into a more melodic sound after their earlier raw black metal efforts. This album followed their 1996 release 'Triarchy of the Lost Lovers' and showcased the band's evolution, solidifying their position in the Greek metal scene during the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Septicflesh· Dimmu Borgir· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 2 Among Two Storms 4:09
- 3 A Dead Poem 4:08
- 4 Out of Spirits 4:06
- 5 As If by Magic 5:51
- 6 Full Colour Is the Night 4:47
- 7 Semigod 4:39
- 8 Ten Miles High 4:34
- 9 Between Times 5:03
- 10 Ira incensus 5:16
Disc 2
- 1 Shadegrown 4:35
- 2 The Millennium King 5:28
- 3 Ruin & Misery 3:48
- 4 Dreamdeath 5:30
- 5 In Darkness 3:56
- 6 19 3:45
- 7 Rain 4:00
- 8 Luna 4:13
- 9 A Sorrowfull Farewell 4:51
- 10 Of Temptation Born 4:38
- 11 The Quest 4:24
- 12 Atlantis as a Lover 5:32
- 13 Shallow End 6:06
- 14 Wolf & Passion 5:46
- 15 Ragnarök 4:59
- 16 Nighttime Birds 6:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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