Irreligious cover

Released 30 years ago

Irreligious

Moonspell · 1996

42 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal

Gothic metal textures blend dark romanticism with haunting melodies and aggressive rhythms throughout this atmospheric work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional shifts
  • dynamic progression towards climax
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dark romanticism in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lighthearted, upbeat sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Irreligious' was Moonspell's second studio album, following their debut 'Wolfheart' from 1995. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more polished production and deeper thematic exploration of spirituality and darkness, solidifying their position in the gothic metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· Type O Negative· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Perverse… Almost Religious 1:07
  • 2 Opium 2:46
  • 3 Awake 3:05
  • 4 For a Taste of Eternity 3:53
  • 5 Ruin & Misery 3:48
  • 6 A Poisoned Gift 5:34
  • 7 Subversion 2:44
  • 8 Raven Claws 3:16
  • 9 Mephisto 4:58
  • 10 Herr Spiegelmann 4:35
  • 11 Full Moon Madness 6:47

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