Mantiis
Obsidian Kingdom · 2012
46 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal
An atmospheric blend of progressive metal and haunting melodies, where experimental soundscapes evoke an unsettling yet captivating journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not Yet Five — The opening track masterfully sets the tone for the album with its intricate layering of sounds and engaging dynamics, encapsulating the essence of Obsidian Kingdom's style.
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Last of the Light — This track exemplifies the band's ability to juxtapose heavy riffs with delicate melodies, creating an emotional high point that resonates throughout the album.
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Fingers in Anguish — With its haunting atmosphere and lyrical depth, this track showcases the band's lyrical prowess while further expanding their sonic landscape.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Awake Until Dawn
A pivotal moment where imagery shifts from darkness to light as it reflects on fleeting time and existential musings.
This transition emphasizes a thematic evolution within the record, contrasting despair with hope and highlighting the duality present throughout Mantiis.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not Yet Five 4:18
- 2 Oncoming Dark 2:51
- 3 Through the Glass 2:25
- 4 Cinnamon Balls 3:07
- 5 The Nurse 1:46
- 6 Answers Revealing 2:35
- 7 Last of the Light 5:06
- 8 Genteel to Mention 2:51
- 9 Awake Until Dawn 3:45
- 10 Haunts of the Underworld 3:52
- 11 Endless Wall 4:46
- 12 Fingers in Anguish 2:55
- 13 Ball‐Room 2:22
- 14 And Then It Was 4:14
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