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Dark Ages

Soulfly · 2005

78 min · 18 tracks · thrash metal · groove metal

A visceral blend of aggressive grooves and tribal rhythms enveloped in a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • visceral grooves for catharsis
  • for late-night intensity
  • tribal rhythms energize movement
  • wave-like pacing invites immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Dark Ages' is Soulfly's fifth studio album, following their 2002 release 'Prophecy'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that fused metal with world music influences, while frontman Max Cavalera continued to explore personal and political themes after his departure from Sepultura.
Stylistic neighbors
Sepultura· Machine Head· Fear Factory

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Dark Ages 0:48
  • 2 Babylon 3:53
  • 3 I and I 3:15
  • 4 Carved Inside 3:35
  • 5 Arise Again 4:10
  • 6 Molotov 1:57
  • 7 Frontlines 4:34
  • 8 Innerspirit 5:15
  • 9 Corrosion Creeps 4:26
  • 10 Riotstarter 5:00
  • 11 Bleak 4:56
  • 12 (The) March 1:18
  • 13 Fuel the Hate 4:12
  • 14 Staystrong 8:13
  • 15 Soulfly V 10:53
  • 16 Salmo-91 4:23
  • 17 Prophecy (live) 3:27
  • 18 Seek 'n' Strike (live) 4:14

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