Antiseptic Bloodbath
Tourniquet · 2012
61 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A labyrinth of intricate instrumentals that weave together themes of death, decay, and spirituality through progressive metal complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Antiseptic Bloodbath — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence with its haunting melodies and complex arrangements, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Flowering Cadaver — With its dynamic shifts and engaging rhythms, this track exemplifies Tourniquet's technical prowess and ability to craft compelling instrumental narratives.
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Carried Away On Uncertain Wings — This piece stands out for its emotive progression and intricate layering, representing the culmination of the album’s exploration of existential themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate instrumental explorations
- labyrinthine structures rewarding patience
- immersive soundscapes for focused listening
- spiritual themes through complex arrangements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song formats
- seek immediate emotional payoff
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Antiseptic Bloodbath marked Tourniquet's return after a lengthy hiatus following their 2000 album, Where Moth and Rust Destroy. This album showcases their evolution into a more instrumental-focused sound, reflecting the band’s unique approach within the Christian metal genre while maintaining their signature complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Believer· Sacred Warrior· Bloodgood
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chart of the Elements (Lincchostbllis) [Instrumental] 6:39
- 2 Antiseptic Bloodbath (Instrumental) 6:11
- 3 The Maiden Who Slept in the Glass Coffin (Instrumental) 7:32
- 4 Chamunda Temple Stampede (Instrumental) 5:21
- 5 Flowering Cadaver (Instrumental) 5:24
- 6 86 Bullets (Instrumental) 5:14
- 7 Duplicitous Endeavor (Instrumental) 5:02
- 8 Lost Language of the Andamans (Instrumental) 6:56
- 9 Carried Away On Uncertain Wings (Instrumental) 4:51
- 10 Fed By Ravens, Eaten By Vultures (Instrumental) 8:08
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