A Line of Deathless Kings
My Dying Bride · 2006
61 min · 9 tracks · doom metal · death-doom
A mournful blend of orchestral textures and heavy riffs envelops sorrowful melodies in this atmospheric doom metal journey.
Why this album works
'A Line of Deathless Kings' received positive reviews for its intricate composition and emotional depth, further cementing My Dying Bride's influence in the doom metal scene. The album debuted at number 30 on the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant achievement for the band as they continued to evolve musically while retaining their dark thematic roots.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys steady, consistent energy levels
- Context
- Released on October 9, 2006, 'A Line of Deathless Kings' is My Dying Bride's ninth studio album, following their 2004 release 'Songs of Darkness, Words of Light.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the death-doom genre while experimenting with orchestration and atmospheric elements, showcasing a mature sound developed over more than a decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· Draconian· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Remain Tombless Standout 6:08
- 2 L'Amour détruit Standout 9:07
- 3 I Cannot Be Loved Standout 7:03
- 4 And I Walk With Them 6:36
- 5 Thy Raven Wings 5:21
- 6 Love's Intolerable Pain 6:14
- 7 One of Beauty's Daughters 5:41
- 8 Deeper Down 6:31
- 9 The Blood, the Wine, the Roses 8:25
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