Out of the Abyss
Manilla Road · 1988
42 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of heavy and progressive metal, merging mythical themes with complex song structures and powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Whitechapel — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melody and intricate guitar work, embodying the album's thematic depth and musical complexity.
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Return of the Old Ones — The track showcases lyrical storytelling interwoven with dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating the band's ability to blend narrative with heavy riffs.
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Midnight Meat Train — With its relentless energy and vivid imagery, this song exemplifies Manilla Road's knack for merging horror themes with adrenaline-fueled instrumentation.
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War in Heaven — The climactic arrangement and philosophical lyrics reflect the band's ambition to explore deeper themes while maintaining their heavy sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- mythical themes and storytelling
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- adventurous late-night listening
- cathartic release through volume
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Out of the Abyss marked Manilla Road's fifth studio album during a period of growing recognition within the heavy metal scene. This album followed their previous release, Mystification, which had solidified their place in the underground metal community and showcased their signature blend of epic themes and intricate musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cirith Ungol· Fates Warning· Omen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whitechapel 7:16
- 2 Rites of Blood 4:17
- 3 Out of the Abyss 3:25
- 4 Return of the Old Ones 6:21
- 5 Black Cauldron 2:57
- 6 Midnight Meat Train 3:00
- 7 War in Heaven 4:57
- 8 Slaughterhouse 3:40
- 9 Helicon 6:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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