Dark Space III cover

Dark Space III

Darkspace · 2008

79 min · 7 tracks · black metal

A sprawling cosmic journey through ethereal soundscapes and relentless black metal intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dark 3.11 — This track exemplifies the album's grand sonic architecture, merging haunting melodies with relentless riffs that encapsulate the vastness of space.
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    Dark 3.12 — The extended duration allows for a gradual build-up of tension, immersing listeners in a dark atmosphere that mirrors the themes of isolation and desolation.
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    Dark 3.16 — At over fourteen minutes long, this track serves as an epic centerpiece that combines ambient elements with intense musical passages, showcasing the band's dynamic range.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sprawling cosmic sound explorations
  • patient unfolding of vast landscapes
  • immersive journeys through dark atmospheres
  • intense focus on sonic detail

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, upbeat tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Dark Space III was released in 2008, Darkspace had already established themselves within the atmospheric black metal genre with their previous albums. This third installment followed their critically acclaimed album, Dark Space II, and showcased their continued exploration of expansive soundscapes and themes of the cosmos.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dark 3.11 11:04
  • 2 Dark 3.12 10:40
  • 3 Dark 3.13 11:48
  • 4 Dark 3.14 11:01
  • 5 Dark 3.15 3:34
  • 6 Dark 3.16 14:09
  • 7 Dark 3.17 16:58

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