Halo of Blood
Children of Bodom · 2013
45 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal riffs intertwine with aggressive vocals and symphonic elements, creating a darkly immersive atmosphere.
Why this album works
'Halo of Blood' debuted at number 22 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band’s enduring popularity in the melodic death metal scene. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, highlighting its blend of melody and aggression as a testament to Children of Bodom's influence in the genre.
- Best for
- darkly immersive atmosphere headphone detail hunting cathartic full-volume release
- Context
- Released on May 8, 2013, 'Halo of Blood' is Children of Bodom's eighth studio album and marks their first release after the departure of guitarist Roope Latvala. This album showcases a return to their melodic roots while exploring darker themes, following the mixed reception of their previous record, 'Relentless Reckless Forever'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ensiferum· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter· Hatesphere
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waste of Skin 4:16
- 2 Halo of Blood Standout 3:12
- 3 Scream for Silence Standout 4:09
- 4 Transference 3:58
- 5 Bodom Blue Moon (The Second Coming) Standout 4:14
- 6 Your Days Are Numbered 3:40
- 7 Dead Man's Hand on You 4:57
- 8 Damaged Beyond Repair 4:20
- 9 All Twisted 4:51
- 10 One Bottle and a Knee Deep 4:04
- 11 Sleeping in My Car 3:19
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