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Iconoclast

Heaven Shall Burn · 2008

66 min · 16 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, marked by poignant lyrical themes and intense instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with resolution
  • intense moments of cathartic release
  • reflective pauses amidst aggression
  • engaging narrative through each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2008, 'Iconoclast' is Heaven Shall Burn's fifth studio album and showcases their evolution into a more politically charged sound. This album followed their successful release 'Antigone' (2004), which helped solidify their presence in the metal scene. At this stage, the band was gaining international recognition, particularly in Europe.
Stylistic neighbors
Caliban· As I Lay Dying· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Awoken (intro) 1:28
  • 2 Endzeit 4:17
  • 3 Like a Thousand Suns 3:45
  • 4 Murderers of All Murderers 3:54
  • 5 Forlorn Skies 4:50
  • 6 A Dying Ember 6:56
  • 7 Joel 5:03
  • 8 A Quest for Resistance 4:51
  • 9 Black Tears 3:06
  • 10 The Bombs of My Saviours 4:22
  • 11 Against All Lies 5:08
  • 12 The Disease 2:46
  • 13 Equinox 3:09
  • 14 Atonement 4:34
  • 15 No One Will Shed a Tear 4:41
  • 16 Downfall of Christ 3:10

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