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Out of the Grave and into the Dark

Balzac · 2005

78 min · 27 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk · electroclash

A relentless fusion of horror punk and digital hardcore, steeped in dark atmospheres and aggressive rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intense energy for late nights
  • short bursts of dark intensity
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • immersive soundscapes for focus
  • haunting vibes for horror fans

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, uplifting sounds
  • seek polished mainstream production

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2005, Balzac was solidifying its reputation as a leading force in the horror punk scene following their 2004 album 'The Last Men on Earth.' This release was significant as it showcased their evolution into a more polished sound while retaining the raw energy that characterized their earlier work. The album marks a period where they began to gain international recognition beyond Japan.
Stylistic neighbors
The Locust· Atari Teenage Riot· The Prodigy

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Grave-Dreizehn 1:53
  • 2 Zetsubou-No-Ano-Basho-E 2:25
  • 3 Season of the Dead 3:58
  • 4 Inside My Eyes 3:20
  • 5 Shi-Wo-Yubi-Sasu 3:12
  • 6 The Pain Is All Around 5:00
  • 7 Came Out of the Grave 3:20
  • 8 Beyond Evil 308 2:37
  • 9 Art of Dying 1:13
  • 10 The World Without End / The Pain Is Not Around (reprise) 3:58
  • 11 I'm Losing You 4:21
  • 12 Beware of Darkness (2004 version) 4:46
  • 13 I Know 5:29
  • 14 Gimme Some Truth 3:22
  • 15 Beyond Evil 308, Part 1 2:00
  • 16 D.A.R.K. 4:06
  • 17 Blood Inside '68 3:45
  • 18 Beyond Evil 308, Part 2 2:58
  • 19 Gyakusatsu-No-Mukougawa 3:51
  • 20 XXXxxx 2:05
  • 21 I Can't Stand It Anymore 4:18
  • 22 Yami-No-Hikari-E 6:12

Disc 2

  • 1 Eerie Night
  • 2 Taste of Blood
  • 3 Horrorwood
  • 4 Inside My Eyes (Unreleased version)
  • 5 Season of the Dead (single version)

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