Moon of the Chaos Eclipse
Runemagick · 2002
68 min · 13 tracks · death metal
Heavy, atmospheric death doom intertwines with haunting melodies, creating an immersive soundscape steeped in darkness and mysticism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Grand Sabbath Pact — This track showcases a masterful blend of crushing riffs and ethereal melodies, embodying the album's overall dark atmosphere while highlighting Runemagick's signature sound.
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Moon of the Chaos Eclipse — The title track features a hauntingly beautiful arrangement that perfectly encapsulates the themes of mysticism and darkness present throughout the album.
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Revolution of the Dead — With its driving rhythms and evocative lyrics, this track serves as a powerful statement on life and death, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their musical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting atmosphere for late nights
- long, immersive build to climax
- cosmic themes for deep contemplation
- dark and brooding mood shifts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Runemagick's reputation in the underground metal scene.
- Career context
- Released in January 2002, 'Moon of the Chaos Eclipse' is Runemagick's sixth studio album, following their 1999 release 'Enter the Realm of Death'. At this point, the band had solidified their style, blending death metal with doom influences while continuing to explore occult themes within their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mournful Congregation· My Dying Bride· Cathedral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Open the Gateway 0:53
- 2 Grand Sabbath Pact 5:32
- 3 Revolution of the Dead 6:15
- 4 Nocturnal Shrine 2:26
- 5 Dark Deeds of Temptation 5:42
- 6 Witch of the Purple Moon 3:35
- 7 Moon of the Chaos Eclipse 4:03
- 8 Upon the Red Thrones 5:46
- 9 The Necro Ambassador 5:27
- 10 Hymn to the Northern Fire 2:06
- 11 Goddess of Protection 4:15
- 12 MLPEG II 3:00
- 13 On Chariots to Hades 19:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Turn Loose the Swans
My Dying Bride
Shares dark, atmospheric melodies and themes of despair and mysticism.
Draconian Times
Paradise Lost
Combines heavy riffs with haunting melodies and explores similar lyrical themes of darkness.
Alternative 4
Anathema
Merges atmospheric doom elements with emotional depth and introspective lyrics.
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