Falconry
Slechtvalk · 2000
44 min · 9 tracks · pagan metal
A turbulent blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that captures the essence of pagan metal's darker themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cries of the Haunted — This opening track sets a dark tone with its atmospheric intro and powerful instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to weave melody and aggression seamlessly.
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In Hell I Burn — With its relentless pace and intense lyrics, this song exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of suffering and redemption, resonating strongly with fans of the genre.
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To Praise the Unpraised — This track features a compelling shift in dynamics, balancing melodic passages with heavier sections, effectively illustrating Slechtvalk's duality between beauty and brutality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense emotional catharsis moments
- dark, atmospheric late-night sessions
- haunting melodies with aggressive riffs
- narrative-driven thematic explorations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Falconry is Slechtvalk's debut album, marking their entry into the pagan metal scene. At this point, the band was establishing their identity, combining lyrical themes of nature and mythology with a heavy sound that would define their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eluveitie· Finntroll· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cries of the Haunted 5:50
- 2 T.M.B.W.G.M.N.L. 4:47
- 3 In Hell I Burn 4:48
- 4 My Bleeding Heart 4:27
- 5 To Praise the Unpraised 3:13
- 6 The Satanic Forest 3:57
- 7 Consumed by Flames 6:46
- 8 My Eternal Beloved 5:09
- 9 De Verdrongen Tekenen 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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