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Codex Omega

Septicflesh · 2017

71 min · 13 tracks · black metal · melodic death metal · symphonic metal

Epic orchestration melds with crushing riffs and haunting vocals, creating a darkly cinematic sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • epic soundscapes for deep immersion
  • intense moments of orchestral grandeur
  • haunting vocals for reflective moods
  • suitable for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Codex Omega' in 2017, Septicflesh had established themselves as a prominent force in symphonic metal, following their critically acclaimed album 'Titan' from 2014. This album marked their return to an intense sound after exploring more melodic elements in previous releases, solidifying their artistic vision while maintaining their signature blend of orchestral and extreme metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Fleshgod Apocalypse· Dimmu Borgir· Behemoth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Dante’s Inferno 5:34
  • 2 3rd Testament (Codex Omega) 4:08
  • 3 Portrait of a Headless Man 5:00
  • 4 Martyr 5:07
  • 5 Enemy of Truth 4:55
  • 6 Dark Art 5:24
  • 7 Our Church, Below the Sea 3:59
  • 8 Faceless Queen 5:20
  • 9 The Gospels of Fear 3:41
  • 10 Trinity 4:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Martyr of Truth 11:36
  • 2 Dark Testament 7:51
  • 3 Portrait of a Headless Man (orchestral version) 5:01

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