Licht cover

Licht

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter · 2008

66 min · 17 tracks · death metal · power metal · melodic death metal

An explosive fusion of heavy riffs, orchestral elements, and poetic lyrics that challenge societal norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • explosive moments of intensity
  • cathartic release through sound
  • reflective pauses amidst energy
  • poetic depth in lyrical themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Licht' was released in 2008, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter had already established themselves as a prominent force in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene. This album marked their sixth studio release and followed their critically acclaimed album 'Riders on the Storm' (2006), showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth while maintaining their signature blend of genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Heaven Shall Burn· Eluveitie· Finntroll

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Es wird schlimmer 4:12
  • 2 Auf die Liebe 3:14
  • 3 Wir sind das Licht 3:07
  • 4 Nach der Ebbe 3:38
  • 5 Adrenalin 3:47
  • 6 Der Elende 5:36
  • 7 Heut’ ist der Tag 2:50
  • 8 Wir hoffen 3:58
  • 9 Der Weg 3:35
  • 10 Ein Lichtlein 4:29
  • 11 Auferstehen soll in Herrlichkeit 4:41
  • 12 Ich suche 4:20
  • 13 Adrenalin (Monstermix) 2:56
  • 14 Wir sind das Licht 3:30
  • 15 Es wird schlimmer 4:35
  • 16 Der Weg 3:56
  • 17 Nach der Ebbe 3:36

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