What makes Let the Tempest Come by Neaera notable?

This album helped establish Neaera as a significant player in the German deathcore scene, receiving positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It charted well within the metal community and has influenced subsequent bands exploring similar melodic death metal sounds. Let the Tempest Come is Neaera's second studio album, released in 2006 following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the European metal scene, showcasing an evolution in songwriting and production quality. The album reflects their growing ambition to blend intensity with melodic elements.

How many songs are on Let the Tempest Come?

Let the Tempest Come has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Let the Tempest Come

Neaera · 2006

54 min · 12 tracks · deathcore

An intense fusion of melodic death metal and hardcore, marked by ferocious riffs and haunting melodies that create a relentless sonic landscape.

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Let the Tempest Come — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its dynamic shifts between aggressive riffs and melodic interludes, showcasing the band's duality perfectly.
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Heavenhell — This track features intricate guitar work and powerful vocal contrasts, illustrating Neaera's ability to merge melody with brutality effectively.
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Scars of Gray — With its emotive lyrics and atmospheric build-up, this song stands out as a poignant moment on the album, balancing heaviness with introspective themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting with varied dynamics but lacks some polish in execution.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow build-up before launching into rapid-fire riffs and blast beats, establishing the album's intensity.
Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles, switching between growls and melodic singing, which adds dynamic contrast.
The album includes multiple tempo changes within songs, often shifting from aggressive sections to melodic interludes, creating a sense of unpredictability.
The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out after an intense climax, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Mechanisms of Standstill 3:47
2 Let the Tempest Come 4:15
3 Plagueheritage 4:18
4 God Forsaken Soil 4:54
5 Heavenhell 5:47
6 Desecrators 4:46
7 The Crimson Void 5:05
8 I Love the World 4:47
9 Paradigm Lost 5:26
10 Life Damages the Living 2:20
11 Scars of Gray 5:10
12 The Cleansing Void 4:09

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