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Everblack

Mercenary · 2002

53 min · 11 tracks · power metal

A powerful fusion of melodic death metal and atmospheric elements creates an immersive listening experience with soaring vocals and intricate instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Seize the Night — This track exemplifies the album's blend of melodic hooks and heavy riffs, showcasing dynamic vocal interplay and a memorable chorus that captures the essence of Mercenary's sound.
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    Screaming From the Heavens — With its emotional depth and intricate guitar work, this song stands out as a highlight, illustrating the band's ability to balance aggression with melody effectively.
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    Bloodrush — This track features relentless energy and technical prowess, making it a quintessential representation of Mercenary's signature style while pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • immersive atmospheric depth
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • focused listening for engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2002, 'Everblack' was Mercenary's third album, following their breakthrough record '11 Dreams.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the melodic death metal scene, showcasing a matured sound that incorporated more diverse influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:32
  • 2 Everblack 4:50
  • 3 Seize the Night 6:39
  • 4 Screaming From the Heavens 6:55
  • 5 Dead.com 5:42
  • 6 Darkspeed 4:50
  • 7 Bloodrush 6:30
  • 8 A Darker Shade of Black 5:02
  • 9 Bulletblues 2:48
  • 10 Rescue Me 5:05
  • 11 Alliance 4:46

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