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Into the Abyss

Hypocrisy · 2000

46 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless fusion of melodic riffs and growled vocals that encapsulates the essence of early 2000s Swedish death metal.

Why this album works

'Into the Abyss' received significant acclaim for its production quality and intricate compositions, often cited as a high point in Hypocrisy's discography. The album solidified their influence on melodic death metal, with tracks like 'Blinded' becoming staples in their live performances and resonating with fans across Europe.
Best for
intense, immersive listening experience dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
Context
Released in 2000, 'Into the Abyss' marked Hypocrisy's seventh studio album, showcasing their established sound after the commercial success of 'The Final Chapter' in 1997. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the melodic death metal genre, further evolving their lyrical themes and musical complexity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Legions Descend 3:53
  • 2 Blinded Standout 4:17
  • 3 Resurrected 5:36
  • 4 Unleash the Beast Standout 3:29
  • 5 Digital Prophecy Standout 3:07
  • 6 Fire in the Sky 4:58
  • 7 Total Eclipse 3:09
  • 8 Unfold the Sorrow 4:27
  • 9 Sodomized 3:18
  • 10 Deathrow (No Regrets) 5:46
  • 11 Roswell 47 (demo) 4:46

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