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Insidious

Nightrage · 2011

53 min · 15 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and guttural vocals that encapsulate the chaos of existential despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual peaks
  • relentless energy for focused sessions
  • cathartic release of existential themes
  • immersive experience in sequential order

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone, varied tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 26, 2011, 'Insidious' was Nightrage's fourth studio album, following their 2009 release 'Wearing a Martyr's Crown.' At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the melodic death metal scene, with a lineup featuring founding member Marios Iliopoulos alongside new vocalist Ronnie Nyman, marking an evolution in their sound and songwriting approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Arch Enemy· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 So Far Away (intro) 1:18
  • 2 Delirium of the Fallen 4:14
  • 3 Insidious 3:43
  • 4 Wrapped in Deceitful Dreams 3:52
  • 5 Hate Turns Black 4:31
  • 6 Sham Piety 5:31
  • 7 Cloaked in Wolf Skin 3:22
  • 8 This World Is Coming to an End 3:27
  • 9 Utmost End of Pain 4:23
  • 10 Poignant Memories 3:55
  • 11 Hush of Night 3:38
  • 12 Poisoned Pawn 3:57
  • 13 Solar Eclipse (prelude) 0:35
  • 14 Solar Corona 5:41
  • 15 Emblem of Light (outro) 1:05

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