Asunder
Heaven Shall Burn · 2000
66 min · 11 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal
A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, driven by intense riffs and poignant lyrics.
Why this album works
'Asunder' received acclaim for its intricate compositions and lyrical depth, contributing to the rise of the melodic metalcore genre. The album helped the band gain a significant following in Europe, paving the way for future success and influencing numerous bands within the scene.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Asunder' is Heaven Shall Burn's second album, following their debut 'Whatever It May Take.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound, blending melodic elements with hardcore influences to establish a distinct identity within the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Callboy· Amaranthe· Loathe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Inherit the Guilt Standout 3:05
- 2 Cold Standout 4:20
- 3 Betrayed Again 3:52
- 4 Deification 5:11
- 5 Pass Away 3:29
- 6 Open Arms to the Future 2:55
- 7 The Drowned and the Saved Standout 4:07
- 8 Where Is the Light 2:56
- 9 Asunder 4:48
- 10 The Fourth Crusade 4:51
- 11 Battlecries 26:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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