Live in Japan cover

Live in Japan

Vader · 1998

61 min · 18 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural growls, embodying the raw energy of live death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with intensity
  • raw energy of live performance
  • short bursts of aggression
  • cathartic release through chaos
  • engaging two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, soothing sounds
  • seek structured, predictable pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Live in Japan' captures Vader at a pivotal moment following their acclaimed studio album 'The Darkest Age'. This live recording showcases the band's formidable stage presence and solidifies their reputation within the global death metal scene as they began to gain international recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Behemoth· Decapitated· Cryptopsy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Damien (Intro) 2:45
  • 2 Sothis 3:54
  • 3 Distant Dream 3:17
  • 4 Black to the Blind 4:14
  • 5 Silent Empire 4:09
  • 6 Blood of Kingu 4:39
  • 7 Carnal 2:23
  • 8 Red Passage 2:48
  • 9 Panzerstoss (Intro) 1:21
  • 10 Reborn in Flames 5:05
  • 11 Fractal Light 2:44
  • 12 From Beyond (Intro) 0:59
  • 13 Crucified Ones 3:23
  • 14 Foetus God 3:00
  • 15 Black Sabbath 6:18
  • 16 Raining Blood 3:47
  • 17 Omen (Intro) 1:40
  • 18 Dark Age 4:59

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