Lingua Mortis cover

Released 30 years ago

Lingua Mortis

Rage · 1996

43 min · 5 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A symphonic metal journey blending orchestral arrangements with intense power metal riffs and haunting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual resolution
  • immersive orchestral elements throughout
  • reflective moments of haunting intensity
  • focused listening for emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Lingua Mortis' marked Rage's artistic experimentation with orchestral elements, following their breakthrough album 'The Missing Link' from 1993. This album represented a significant evolution in their sound as they began to incorporate more complex arrangements, showcasing their ambition to blend heavy metal with classical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In a Nameless Time 11:21
  • 2 Alive but Dead 5:57
  • 3 Medley 15:33
  • 4 All This Time (edited version) 4:04
  • 5 Alive but Dead (instrumental orchestra version) 6:06

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