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Hunter Gatherer

Avatar · 2020

45 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal

A chaotic blend of melodic death metal with theatrical elements, exploring dark themes through intricate compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • urgent pacing with sharp transitions
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • late-night introspection and energy
  • immersive storytelling through themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, breezy sounds
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Release in 2020 marked Avatar's sixth studio album, coming after their commercially successful 'Avatar Country' (2018). At this point, the band had solidified their unique identity within the melodic death metal scene and were exploring deeper conceptual themes and a more expansive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silence in the Age of Apes 4:21
  • 2 Colossus 4:02
  • 3 A Secret Door 6:07
  • 4 God of Sick Dreams 3:58
  • 5 Scream Until You Wake 4:10
  • 6 Child 5:34
  • 7 Justice 4:42
  • 8 Gun 4:32
  • 9 When All but Force Has Failed 2:49
  • 10 Wormhole 5:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata