Godless Savage Garden cover

Godless Savage Garden

Dimmu Borgir · 1998

46 min · 9 tracks · symphonic black metal · melodic black metal

A tempest of orchestral melodies and harsh vocals intertwining to create a haunting sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic progression
  • haunting sonic landscapes unfold
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • immersive journey with peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • dislike orchestral soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1998, 'Godless Savage Garden' is Dimmu Borgir's fourth studio album, marking their continued evolution within the symphonic black metal scene. Following the commercial success of their previous album 'Stormblåst', this record further solidified their signature sound while exploring more complex arrangements and themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Cradle of Filth· Emperor· Nightwish

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Moonchild Domain 5:24
  • 2 Hunnerkongens sorgsvarte ferd over steppene 3:05
  • 3 Chaos Without Prophecy 7:10
  • 4 Raabjørn speiler Draugheimens skodde 5:04
  • 5 Metal Heart 4:40
  • 6 Stormblåst (live) 5:09
  • 7 Master of Disharmony (live) 4:27
  • 8 In Death’s Embrace (live) 6:15
  • 9 Mourning Palace (live) 5:04

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