First Breath cover

First Breath

Mercenary · 1998

56 min · 11 tracks · power metal · melodic death metal

A dynamic blend of melodic death metal and power metal, showcasing intricate guitar work and soaring vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • soaring vocals for emotional lift
  • intricate guitar work exploration
  • for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1998, 'First Breath' was Mercenary's debut album, marking their entry into the melodic death metal scene. This album established their signature sound and laid the groundwork for their future releases, coming right after their formation in 1996.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Symbiotic 4:08
  • 2 World Wide Weep 4:40
  • 3 Horizon 8:04
  • 4 Master Game 5:06
  • 5 Perceptive 6:25
  • 6 Graveart 4:09
  • 7 Next to Nothing 3:43
  • 8 Demon8 6:47
  • 9 Watching Me 4:30
  • 10 Alternative Ways 3:40
  • 11 Sister Jane 5:09

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