At the Dawn of War
Slechtvalk · 2005
56 min · 11 tracks · pagan metal
Epic melodies intertwine with harsh vocals, creating a battle-scarred landscape of pagan metal infused with orchestral elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Call to Arms — This track serves as a powerful anthem that encapsulates the album's themes of valor and conflict, featuring both intense riffs and grand orchestration.
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On the Eve of Battle — With its evocative lyrics and dynamic shifts, this song immerses listeners in the tension before a conflict, showcasing Slechtvalk's narrative strength.
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Thunder of War — The driving rhythms and soaring melodies make this track a standout representation of the album's epic scope and energy, highlighting the band's musical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic soundscapes for battle scenes
- dynamic shifts between intensity levels
- immersive storytelling through music
- cathartic moments of triumph
- engaging orchestral elements throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat tracks
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, At the Dawn of War is Slechtvalk's second studio album, following their debut, The War That Plagues the Land. This album marked a significant step in their artistic evolution as they expanded their sound to include more orchestral arrangements and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eluveitie· Finntroll· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 From Out of the Mist We Came Forth 3:16
- 2 Call to Arms 8:08
- 3 Mortal Serenity 5:05
- 4 On the Eve of Battle 7:27
- 5 Besieged 3:19
- 6 The Spoils of Treason 6:11
- 7 Thunder of War 4:02
- 8 Black Raven Dead 4:58
- 9 Desertion 3:18
- 10 Under a Moonlit Sky 6:05
- 11 Cries of the Haunted 4:47
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