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A Fallen Temple

Septicflesh · 1998

76 min · 14 tracks · black metal · melodic death metal · symphonic metal

Orchestral arrangements intertwine with crushing riffs and haunting vocals in a dark, cinematic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with contrasts
  • haunting vocals for deep immersion
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • dark cinematic soundscapes unfold
  • for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'A Fallen Temple' was Septicflesh's third studio album, following their previous release 'Esoptron'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of symphonic elements within extreme metal, showcasing a maturity in songwriting and production that marked their evolution as artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Fleshgod Apocalypse· Dimmu Borgir· Behemoth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brotherhood of the Fallen Knights 5:12
  • 2 The Eldest Cosmonaut 6:35
  • 3 Marble Smiling Face 4:28
  • 4 Underworld - Act 1 7:50
  • 5 Temple of the Lost Race 4:36
  • 6 The Crypt 4:18
  • 7 Setting of the Two Suns 3:50
  • 8 Erebus 3:19
  • 9 Underworld - Act 2 8:53
  • 10 The Eldest Cosmonaut (dark mix) 5:32
  • 11 The Last Time 3:36
  • 12 Underworld - Act 3 10:43
  • 13 Finale 3:07
  • 14 The Eldest Cosmonaut (single version) 4:21

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