Gods of the Earth
The Sword · 2008
47 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A heavy, atmospheric blend of epic narratives and crushing riffs that evoke ancient battles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 31, 2008, 'Gods of the Earth' is The Sword's second album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'Age of Winters'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the stoner metal scene, building on their initial success with a more refined sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- High on Fire· Mastodon· Clutch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sundering 2:04
- 2 The Frost-Giant's Daughter 5:02
- 3 How Heavy This Axe 3:05
- 4 Lords 4:57
- 5 Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians 3:28
- 6 To Take the Black 4:40
- 7 Maiden, Mother & Crone 3:59
- 8 Under the Boughs 4:57
- 9 The Black River 5:53
- 10 The White Sea 7:22
- 11 To Take the Black (reprise) 2:23
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