Maleficium cover

Maleficium

Morgana Lefay · 1996

64 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal

Dark, atmospheric metal combines operatic vocals with relentless riffs, evoking tales of pain and mysticism.

Why this album works

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
Released in 1996, 'Maleficium' was Morgana Lefay's third studio album, following their previous release 'Symphony of the Damned' in 1995. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Swedish metal scene, blending elements of heavy and power metal to create a unique sound that set them apart from their contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Iced Earth· Metal Church· Nevermore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Chamber of Confession 2:15
  • 2 The Source of Pain 5:26
  • 3 Victim of the Inquisition Standout 4:55
  • 4 Madness 6:58
  • 5 A Final Farewell 6:35
  • 6 Maleficium 5:37
  • 7 It 1:29
  • 8 Master of the Masquerade 4:39
  • 9 Witches Garden Standout 4:31
  • 10 Dragons Lair 4:16
  • 11 The Devil in Me Standout 6:34
  • 12 Where Fallen Angels Rule 4:00
  • 13 Creatures of the Hierarchy 5:08
  • 14 Nemesis 2:20

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