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Das Schwarze Einmaleins

Saltatio Mortis · 2013

50 min · 13 tracks · medieval metal

Medieval instrumentation melds with contemporary metal riffs, creating a dark yet celebratory atmosphere throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • dark yet celebratory atmosphere
  • historical themes with modern twist
  • engaging narrative through tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 16, 2013, 'Das Schwarze Einmaleins' is Saltatio Mortis' sixth studio album, following their 2011 release 'Sturm und Klang'. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the medieval metal scene, blending traditional themes with modern heavy metal elements.
Stylistic neighbors
In Extremo· Schandmaul· Korpiklaani

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Früher war alles besser 3:57
  • 2 Wachstum über alles 3:41
  • 3 Krieg kennt keine Sieger 3:47
  • 4 Der Kuss 3:30
  • 5 My Bonnie Mary 3:23
  • 6 Sandmann 4:11
  • 7 Satans Fall 3:58
  • 8 Idol 4:24
  • 9 IX 4:13
  • 10 Galgenballade 4:10
  • 11 Abrakadabra 4:33
  • 12 Nur ein Traum 3:27
  • 13 Randnotiz 2:47

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