Black Seared Heart
Gehenna · 1997
32 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and haunting melodies envelop the listener in a chilling atmosphere of despair and darkness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Seared Heart — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its haunting melodies and powerful dynamics, showcasing Gehenna's ability to blend aggression with atmospheric depth.
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Angelwings and Ravenclaws — This track stands out for its ethereal quality, where melodic guitar lines intertwine with grim vocals, creating a vivid contrast that defines the band's signature sound.
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Night of the Serpent's Judgement — Featuring complex rhythms and an evolving structure, this song highlights Gehenna's prowess in crafting immersive narratives through music, making it a pivotal moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and atmospheric depth contribute to its distinct sound within the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an atmospheric intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a relentless pace with tremolo-picked guitar riffs.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, alternating between blast beats and slower, melodic sections that create a sense of tension and release.
- The final two tracks are structured as extended outros, gradually fading out the intensity established earlier in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:46
- 2 Two Demons Eight Spirits 2:30
- 3 Black Seared Heart 3:44
- 4 Angelwings and Ravenclaws 2:41
- 5 The Chariots That Carried Her to the Grave 5:30
- 6 Outro, Part I 2:31
- 7 Outro, Part II 0:38
- 8 A Witch Is Born 5:36
- 9 Night of the Serpent's Judgement 4:44
- 10 Midwinter Forest 3:24
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