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IrremeDIABLE

Misanthrope · 2008

70 min · 15 tracks · melodic death metal

A complex blend of melodic death metal with symphonic elements, weaving intricate melodies through heavy instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Les retourneurs de pierres — Opening with a haunting melody that sets the tone, this track exemplifies the band's blend of aggression and lyricism, showcasing their technical prowess.
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    Phénakistiscope — This track features rapid-fire guitar riffs alongside intricate harmonies, illustrating the band's ability to balance brutality with melodic sophistication.
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    L'infinie violence des abîmes — With its shifting dynamics and rich lyrical narrative, this song captures the essence of despair that permeates the album while highlighting the band’s thematic ambition.
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    Le maudit et son spleen — This track stands out for its emotional weight and lyrical introspection, reflecting on themes of isolation and existential turmoil.
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    L'oracle de la déchéance — The closing track brings together the album's recurring motifs with a climactic intensity, serving as a powerful conclusion to an emotionally charged journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intricate melodies that reward focus
  • cathartic release through heavy instrumentation
  • late-night solitude with intense themes
  • dynamic pacing with varied lengths
  • immersive experience for deep listening

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
IrremeDIABLE is Misanthrope's fifth studio album, following their 2005 release, L'Empire des sens. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound within the melodic death metal scene and were exploring more ambitious compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· At the Gates

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Les retourneurs de pierres 5:21
  • 2 Phénakistiscope 5:11
  • 3 Les limbes 4:49
  • 4 Le passager du hasard 4:37
  • 5 L'infinie violence des abîmes 4:01
  • 6 Prodigalité 2:24
  • 7 Le dandy de bohème 3:41
  • 8 Fantasia artificielle 6:00
  • 9 Le maudit et son spleen 6:28
  • 10 Plaisirs saphiques 4:37
  • 11 Névrose 3:51
  • 12 1857 6:11
  • 13 Ixion 4:52
  • 14 L'oracle de la déchéance 5:34
  • 15 LXXXIV L'IrréméDIABLE 2:38

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