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Labyrinth

Equinox · 1994

54 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal

A ferocious blend of relentless thrash riffs and intricate melodies, echoing the tumultuous spirit of the early '90s metal scene.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Labyrinth — The title track serves as a centerpiece, showcasing Equinox’s ability to blend intricate guitar work with thematic depth, encapsulating the album's overall complexity.
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    Angst — With its dynamic shifts and emotional intensity, this track exemplifies the band's technical proficiency and lyrical exploration of inner turmoil.
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    Hope Is Green — This song features a haunting melody contrasted with aggressive riffs, illustrating the band’s unique capability to evoke emotion through contrasting musical elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, Labyrinth was Equinox's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal genre. At this stage in their career, they were still establishing their identity within a crowded Norwegian metal scene, which included prominent acts like Mayhem and Dimmu Borgir.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Overkill· Annihilator

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sandlove 3:22
  • 2 Time Again 5:29
  • 3 But 4:38
  • 4 Angst 5:53
  • 5 Lies 4:19
  • 6 Labyrinth 5:05
  • 7 Hope Is Green 4:10
  • 8 Poor Kelly 5:13
  • 9 Catharsis 5:11
  • 10 Dedicated 3:54
  • 11 Millenium 5:08
  • 12 Stop! 2:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata