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Legacy of Evil

Limbonic Art · 2007

59 min · 10 tracks · black metal

Dark symphonic layers weave through aggressive riffs, creating an immersive and haunting experience characteristic of Limbonic Art's black metal style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    A Cosmic Funeral of Memories — The opening track sets the tone for the album with ethereal synths and powerful riffs, establishing the thematic framework of loss and reflection that permeates the record.
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    Legacy of Evil — This title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its grandiose arrangement and relentless pace, showcasing Limbonic Art's signature blend of melody and aggression.
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    Seven Doors of Death — With its intricate structure and lyrical exploration of mortality, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse narrative depth with technical musicianship, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends orchestral and black metal elements effectively, showcasing strong composition and craft within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
  • Orchestral arrangements are layered over aggressive guitar riffs, creating a dense soundscape that shifts between melodic and chaotic sections.
  • Several tracks incorporate choral elements, enhancing the symphonic aspect and adding to the haunting atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Cosmic Funeral of Memories 7:38
  • 2 A Void of Lifeless Dreams 4:51
  • 3 Grace by Torments 5:20
  • 4 Infernal Phantom Kingdom 5:29
  • 5 Legacy of Evil 5:36
  • 6 Lycanthropic Tales 6:44
  • 7 Nebulous Dawn 4:41
  • 8 Seven Doors of Death 7:07
  • 9 Twilight Omen 7:22
  • 10 Unleashed From Hell 4:13

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