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And Blood Was Shed in Warsaw

Vader · 2007

103 min · 30 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural growls, embodying the raw power of death metal.

Why this album works

'And Blood Was Shed in Warsaw' received positive critical acclaim, particularly for its intricate compositions and aggressive energy. The album debuted at number 36 on the Polish charts, reinforcing Vader's appeal within the European metal community and influencing subsequent death metal acts.
Best for
dynamic journey with interludes wave-like pacing for intensity immersive experience for dedicated listeners
Context
Released in 2007, 'And Blood Was Shed in Warsaw' marks Vader's eighth studio album. At this point, the band had solidified their status in the death metal scene following their influential works like 'The Beast' (2004). This album further showcased their signature blend of speed and melody while continuing to evolve their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:41
  • 2 Shadowfear 4:40
  • 3 Sothis 3:58
  • 4 Helleluyah!!! (God Is Dead) Standout 3:09
  • 5 Warlords 2:56
  • 6 Silent Empire 3:51
  • 7 Blood of Kingu Standout 4:17
  • 8 Out of the Deep 4:39
  • 9 Carnal 2:07
  • 10 Dark Age 4:33
  • 11 Black to the Blind 4:29
  • 12 Intro: Para Bellum 1:17
  • 13 This Is the War Standout 2:55
  • 14 Lead Us 3:28
  • 15 What Colour Is Your Blood 4:01
  • 16 Epitaph 3:35
  • 17 Cold Demons 2:23
  • 18 Predator 5:26
  • 19 Wings 3:07
  • 20 Wyrocznia 5:28
  • 21 Sword of the Witcher 3:39
  • 22 Helleluyah!!! (God Is Dead) Standout 3:04
  • 23 Animated Menu
  • 24 Interview With Peter 25:45
  • 25 Photo Gallery
  • 26 Band History
  • 27 Discography
  • 28 Desktop Images
  • 29 Weblinks
  • 30 Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

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