Communion
Septicflesh · 2008
42 min · 10 tracks · black metal · melodic death metal · symphonic metal
Orchestral grandeur intertwines with crushing riffs and haunting vocals, creating a darkly cinematic soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- darkly cinematic soundscapes unfold steady mid-tempo listening experience immersive orchestral arrangements throughout
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Communion' marked Septicflesh's return after a five-year hiatus following the album 'Sumerian Daemons'. This album showcased their evolution into a more symphonic sound, integrating orchestral elements with their established death metal roots, solidifying their position in the metal scene.
- If you like
- black metal, melodic death metal, symphonic metal
Communion is an album by Septicflesh, released in 2008. Orchestral grandeur intertwines with crushing riffs and haunting vocals, creating a darkly cinematic soundscape. Upon its release, 'Communion' received critical acclaim for its ambitious orchestration and complex arrangements. The album not only charted well but also contributed to the resurgence of symphonic metal as a prominent genre, influencing subsequent bands and establishing Septicflesh as pioneers in blending classical music with extreme metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Communion sound like?
Orchestral grandeur intertwines with crushing riffs and haunting vocals, creating a darkly cinematic soundscape. Rooted in black metal and melodic death metal.
What makes Communion by Septicflesh notable?
Upon its release, 'Communion' received critical acclaim for its ambitious orchestration and complex arrangements. The album not only charted well but also contributed to the resurgence of symphonic metal as a prominent genre, influencing subsequent bands and establishing Septicflesh as pioneers in blending classical music with extreme metal. Released in 2008, 'Communion' marked Septicflesh's return after a five-year hiatus following the album 'Sumerian Daemons'. This album showcased their evolution into a more symphonic sound, integrating orchestral elements with their established death metal roots, solidifying their position in the metal scene.
Who is Communion for?
Communion works well if you're into darkly cinematic soundscapes unfold, steady mid-tempo listening experience and immersive orchestral arrangements throughout.
How many songs are on Communion?
Communion has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lovecraft's Death Standout 4:08
- 2 Anubis 4:17
- 3 Communion 3:25
- 4 Babel's Gate 2:57
- 5 We, the Gods Standout 3:49
- 6 Sunlight / Moonlight 4:08
- 7 Persepolis Standout 6:08
- 8 Sangreal 5:16
- 9 Narcissus 3:59
- 10 Anubis (orchestral version) 3:56
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
Greece
Runtime
42 min 4 sec
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