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Kingdom

Vader · 1998

35 min · 7 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls, embodying the essence of Polish death metal.

Why this album works

Best for
wave-like pacing with climaxes intense energy for focused listening short tracks for quick bursts
Context
By the time 'Kingdom' was released in January 1998, Vader had already established themselves as a pivotal band in the death metal scene since their formation in 1983. This EP followed their critically acclaimed album 'The Dark Age,' serving as a bridge to their evolving sound and solidifying their reputation internationally.
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Kingdom is an EP by Vader, released in 1998. A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls, embodying the essence of Polish death metal. 'Kingdom' is significant for its impact on the death metal genre, showcasing Vader's technical proficiency and contributing to the band's rising prominence in European metal scenes. The EP received positive reviews, helping to elevate the band's status ahead of their subsequent full-length release, 'Litany'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kingdom sound like?

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls, embodying the essence of Polish death metal. Rooted in death metal.

What makes Kingdom by Vader notable?

'Kingdom' is significant for its impact on the death metal genre, showcasing Vader's technical proficiency and contributing to the band's rising prominence in European metal scenes. The EP received positive reviews, helping to elevate the band's status ahead of their subsequent full-length release, 'Litany'. By the time 'Kingdom' was released in January 1998, Vader had already established themselves as a pivotal band in the death metal scene since their formation in 1983. This EP followed their critically acclaimed album 'The Dark Age,' serving as a bridge to their evolving sound and solidifying their reputation internationally.

Who is Kingdom for?

Kingdom works well if you're into wave-like pacing with climaxes, intense energy for focused listening and short tracks for quick bursts.

How many songs are on Kingdom?

Kingdom has 7 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·35:48

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

  • 1 Creatures of Light and Darkness Standout 3:19
  • 2 Breath of Centuries Standout 4:33
  • 3 Kingdom Standout 3:03
  • 4 Anamnesis 3:03
  • 5 Black to the Blind 7:11
  • 6 Inhuman Disaster Mix 7:13
  • 7 Quicksilver Blood Mix 7:23

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Genre

death metal

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Artist Origin

Poland

Runtime

35 min 48 sec