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Night of the Apocalypse

Vader · 2004

105 min · 26 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of rapid-fire riffs and guttural growls creates an unyielding death metal landscape.

Why this album works

'Night of the Apocalypse' received positive critical reception, showcasing Vader's signature style while also demonstrating their ability to innovate within the death metal genre. The album helped solidify their place on international charts and contributed to the band's growing influence among metal enthusiasts worldwide.
Best for
wave-like intensity shifts relentless energy for workouts dynamic journey through chaos
Context
By the time 'Night of the Apocalypse' was released in January 2004, Vader had already established themselves as a prominent force in the death metal scene, following their breakthrough album 'Litany' in 2000. This album marked their continued evolution with more complex arrangements and thematic depth, solidifying their reputation within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 [intro] / Epitaph 5:47
  • 2 Torch of War Standout 2:20
  • 3 Xeper 4:41
  • 4 Carnal 2:24
  • 5 Reign Forever World Standout 3:57
  • 6 [intro] / Breath of Centuries 5:56
  • 7 Silent Empire 4:07
  • 8 Black to the Blind Standout 4:05
  • 9 [intro] / Revelation of Black Moses 8:47
  • 10 North 2:01
  • 11 Nomad 4:55
  • 12 Sothis 4:38
  • 13 Raining Blood 4:44
  • 14 [intro] 1:09
  • 15 Xeper 4:12
  • 16 Epitaph 4:12
  • 17 Cold Demons 2:24
  • 18 Nomad 4:04
  • 19 Wings 4:40
  • 20 Vicious Circle 3:24
  • 21 Sothis 5:31
  • 22 The Crucified Ones 3:19
  • 23 Epitaph 3:49
  • 24 Wings 3:30
  • 25 Xeper 3:45
  • 26 Carnal 3:38

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