Erebos
Hate · 2010
76 min · 15 tracks · black metal
A relentless fusion of black and death metal that immerses listeners in dark, atmospheric soundscapes with intricate instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lux Aeterna — This track combines haunting melodies with aggressive riffs, epitomizing the album's thematic exploration of darkness and existentialism.
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Erebos — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence, presenting an intricate balance of blast beats and melodic undertones that define Hate's sound.
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The Antichrist Manifestation — This closing track stands out for its epic structure and profound lyrical narrative, delivering a powerful statement on the album’s overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Erebos showcases intricate compositions and strong production but has a mixed cohesion due to its length and bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced, aggressive tracks that maintain a high level of intensity, while the second half introduces slower, more atmospheric pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive dark soundscapes
- relentless pacing with intensity
- cathartic exploration of suffering
- long-form tracks for deep focus
- intricate instrumentation details
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and light sounds
- seek quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 15, 2010, Erebos is Hate's sixth studio album, following their well-received record, Morphosis from 2008. At this stage, the band was solidifying their presence in the extreme metal scene, blending aggressive sonics with philosophical and dark lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Dark Funeral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Genesis 1:47
- 2 Lux Aeterna 4:53
- 3 Erebos 4:57
- 4 Quintessence of Higher Suffering 4:45
- 5 Trinity Moons 5:57
- 6 Hero Cults 5:00
- 7 Transsubstance 4:40
- 8 Hexagony 5:25
- 9 Wrists 5:05
- 10 Luminous Horizon 5:57
- 11 Mass Spectrum I 3:26
- 12 Transsubstance (remix) 7:25
- 13 Mass Spectrum Ii 4:26
- 14 Trinity Moons (remix) 6:55
- 15 The Antichrist Manifestation 6:04
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