Architect of Lies
Mercenary · 2008
52 min · 10 tracks · power metal · melodic death metal
A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and power metal, delivering intricate riffs and soaring vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- introspective late-night solitude
- cathartic emotional releases
- melodic intricacies to explore
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 25, 2008, 'Architect of Lies' is Mercenary's fourth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound. At this point in their career, they were refining their blend of melodic death and power metal after the departure of vocalist Mikkel Sandager, leading to a fresh lineup that shaped their musical direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Desire 4:57
- 2 Bloodsong 4:47
- 3 Embrace the Nothing 4:50
- 4 This Black and Endless Never 5:40
- 5 Isolation (The Loneliness in December) 6:02
- 6 The Endless Fall 5:08
- 7 Black and Hollow 4:49
- 8 Execution Style 5:50
- 9 I Am Lies 5:42
- 10 Public Failure Number One 4:59
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