What makes And Hell Will Follow Me by A Pale Horse Named Death notable?

The album received positive critical acclaim, with particular praise for its atmospheric sound and lyrical depth, contributing to the resurgence of interest in doom metal. It helped carve out a space for the band within the heavy music landscape, influencing emerging artists in similar genres and solidifying their presence after years of Type O Negative's influence waned. Released in 2010, And Hell Will Follow Me is A Pale Horse Named Death's debut album, marking a significant transition for frontman Sal Abruscato, who previously played drums for Type O Negative. This album established the band's identity within the alternative metal and gothic metal scenes, showcasing Abruscato's evolution from a drummer to a frontman and songwriter.

How many songs are on And Hell Will Follow Me?

And Hell Will Follow Me has 13 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

And Hell Will Follow Me

A Pale Horse Named Death · 2010

53 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal

A haunting blend of doom-laden riffs and melancholic melodies envelops listeners in a dark, immersive atmosphere.

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As Black as My Heart — This track exemplifies the album's emotional weight through its somber lyrics and crushing instrumentation, encapsulating themes of despair and loss.
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Heroin Train — With its raw narrative about addiction, this track stands out both musically and thematically, reflecting the darker aspects of human experience.
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When Crows Descend Upon You — The closing track delivers an epic culmination of sound and lyrical introspection, leaving listeners with a profound sense of melancholy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong atmospheric elements and thematic depth but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

The album opens with a slow, heavy riff that sets a dark tone, and the first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a dense, immersive soundscape, particularly in 'Heroin Train' and 'Devil in the Closet'.
The lyrics often explore themes of despair and addiction, with a narrative style that unfolds gradually across the tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 And Hell Will Follow Me 0:57
2 As Black as My Heart 4:32
3 To Die in Your Arms 3:36
4 Heroin Train 3:10
5 Devil in the Closet 3:42
6 Cracks in the Walls 5:40
7 Bad Dream 2:06
8 Bath in My Blood (Schizophrenia in Me) 2:25
9 Pill Head 5:38
10 Meet the Wolf 5:27
11 Serial Killer 4:38
12 When Crows Descend Upon You 4:11
13 Die Alone 7:35

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