Khronos
Rotting Christ · 2000
65 min · 14 tracks · black metal · gothic metal · dark metal
A haunting blend of dark metal and atmospheric textures that evoke timelessness and introspection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks haunting introspection during quiet moments wave-like pacing for reflective listening
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Khronos' marked Rotting Christ's sixth studio album during a period of artistic evolution. Following the critical success of 'A Dead Poem' in 1997, the band continued to refine their sound, incorporating gothic elements while maintaining their black metal roots. This album solidified their status within the underground metal scene as they began to gain more international recognition.
- If you like
- black metal, gothic metal, dark metal
Khronos is an album by Rotting Christ, released in 2000. A haunting blend of dark metal and atmospheric textures that evoke timelessness and introspection. 'Khronos' is significant for its exploration of themes related to time and existence within a heavy metal context. The album received positive reviews and helped further establish Rotting Christ as pioneers in blending black metal with atmospheric and gothic influences, setting the stage for future acts in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Khronos sound like?
A haunting blend of dark metal and atmospheric textures that evoke timelessness and introspection. Rooted in black metal and gothic metal.
What makes Khronos by Rotting Christ notable?
'Khronos' is significant for its exploration of themes related to time and existence within a heavy metal context. The album received positive reviews and helped further establish Rotting Christ as pioneers in blending black metal with atmospheric and gothic influences, setting the stage for future acts in the genre. Released in 2000, 'Khronos' marked Rotting Christ's sixth studio album during a period of artistic evolution. Following the critical success of 'A Dead Poem' in 1997, the band continued to refine their sound, incorporating gothic elements while maintaining their black metal roots. This album solidified their status within the underground metal scene as they began to gain more international recognition.
Who is Khronos for?
Khronos works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, haunting introspection during quiet moments and wave-like pacing for reflective listening.
How many songs are on Khronos?
Khronos has 14 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thou Art Blind 2:47
- 2 If It Ends Tomorrow 4:28
- 3 My Sacred Path Standout 5:38
- 4 Aeternatus 3:14
- 5 Art of Sin 5:18
- 6 Lucifer Over London Standout 5:15
- 7 Law of the Serpent 2:08
- 8 You Are I 3:27
- 9 Khronos 6:37
- 10 Fateless 4:10
- 11 Time Stands Still Standout 5:04
- 12 Glory of Sadness 11:23
- 13 Thou Art Blind (live in Hellas, 2007) 2:28
- 14 You Are I (live in Hellas, 2007) 3:15
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
Greece
Runtime
65 min 16 sec
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