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Messiah

Godflesh · 2003

50 min · 8 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal

A dense and immersive exploration of industrial metal, blending crushing rhythms with atmospheric textures.

Messiah is an EP by Godflesh, released in 2003. A dense and immersive exploration of industrial metal, blending crushing rhythms with atmospheric textures. This release is significant as it helped to revitalize interest in Godflesh's music after years of inactivity. The EP was well-received in underground circles and highlighted their influence on the industrial metal genre, solidifying their legacy for newer generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Messiah sound like?

A dense and immersive exploration of industrial metal, blending crushing rhythms with atmospheric textures. Rooted in industrial metal and sludge metal.

What makes Messiah by Godflesh notable?

This release is significant as it helped to revitalize interest in Godflesh's music after years of inactivity. The EP was well-received in underground circles and highlighted their influence on the industrial metal genre, solidifying their legacy for newer generations of musicians. When 'Messiah' was released in 2003, Godflesh was in a period of re-establishment following a hiatus after their last studio album, 'Society'. This EP marked their return to the scene and showcased their continued evolution in sound, maintaining the heavy industrial elements while experimenting with dub influences.

How many songs are on Messiah?

Messiah has 8 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·50:49

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

  • 1 Messiah Standout 6:29
  • 2 Wilderness of Mirrors Standout 5:56
  • 3 Sungod Standout 6:23
  • 4 Scapegoat 3:54
  • 5 Messiah (dub) 6:35
  • 6 Wilderness of Mirrors (dub) 6:08
  • 7 Sungod (dub) 6:28
  • 8 Scapegoat (dub) 8:53

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

50 min 49 sec