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In Cauda Venenum

Opeth · 2019

132 min · 19 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock

A lush tapestry of progressive metal intricacies interwoven with haunting melodies and rich lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • immersive experience through two halves
  • rich lyrical depth exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek constant high-energy tempo

Where this album fits

Career context
In Cauda Venenum marks Opeth's thirteenth studio album and their first fully bilingual release, showcasing their evolution from death metal roots to a more progressive rock-oriented sound. Released on September 27, 2019, it follows the critically acclaimed Sorceress from 2016, further solidifying their unique place in modern metal.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 2 Svekets prins 6:36
  • 3 Hjärtat vet vad handen gör 8:29
  • 4 De närmast sörjande 7:10
  • 5 Minnets yta 6:34
  • 6 Charlatan 5:29
  • 7 Ingen sanning är allas 7:21
  • 8 Banemannen 6:43
  • 9 Kontinuerlig drift 7:23
  • 10 Allting tar slut 8:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Garden of Earthly Delights 3:28
  • 2 Dignity 6:36
  • 3 Heart in Hand 8:30
  • 4 Next of Kin 7:10
  • 5 Lovelorn Crime 6:34
  • 6 Charlatan 5:29
  • 7 Universal Truth 7:30
  • 8 The Garroter 6:45
  • 9 Continuum 7:22
  • 10 All Things Will Pass 8:33

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