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A Rose for the Apocalypse

Draconian · 2011

64 min · 10 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

Melancholic melodies intertwine with crushing riffs and haunting vocals, creating a sonic landscape of despair and beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • melancholic soundscapes for solitude
  • immersive experience through darkness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2011, 'A Rose for the Apocalypse' marked Draconian's fifth studio album, following their previous effort 'Turning Season Within' in 2008. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the doom metal genre, showcasing a matured sound that blended gothic elements with their established death-doom style.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost· Anathema

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Drowning Age 7:18
  • 2 The Last Hour of Ancient Sunlight 5:26
  • 3 End of the Rope 6:34
  • 4 Elysian Night 7:52
  • 5 Deadlight 6:32
  • 6 Dead World Assembly 5:52
  • 7 A Phantom Dissonance 5:39
  • 8 The Quiet Storm 6:37
  • 9 The Death of Hours 7:48
  • 10 Wall of Sighs 5:14

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