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Cult of the Dead

Legion of the Damned · 2008

41 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

Razor-sharp thrash riffs collide with dark, occult-themed lyrics in a relentless sonic assault.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening experiences
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Cult of the Dead' was released in 2008, Legion of the Damned had solidified their position in the thrash metal scene following their 2006 album 'Sons of the Jackal'. This release marked a continuation of their aggressive sound and thematic exploration of darkness, showcasing their growth as a band in both production quality and songwriting depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Kreator· Sodom· Destruction

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sermon of Sacrilege (intro) 1:14
  • 2 Pray and Suffer 4:14
  • 3 Black Templar 3:19
  • 4 House of Possession 3:49
  • 5 Black Wings of Yog-Sothoth 2:54
  • 6 Cult of the Dead 4:16
  • 7 Necrosophic Blessing 3:45
  • 8 Enslaver of Souls 4:05
  • 9 Solar Overlord 3:29
  • 10 Lucifer Saviour 3:41
  • 11 The Final Godsend 6:45

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