Penetralia cover

Penetralia

Hypocrisy · 1992

51 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal

Aggressive riffs intertwine with melodic harmonies, creating a haunting soundscape of existential dread.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting, immersive soundscapes
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective late-night listening
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1992, 'Penetralia' was Hypocrisy's debut album, marking their entrance into the melodic death metal scene. At this time, the band was still establishing its identity following its formation in 1991, and this album laid the groundwork for their evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Impotent God 3:48
  • 2 Suffering Souls 3:26
  • 3 Nightmare 4:28
  • 4 Jesus Fall 3:28
  • 5 God Is a... 2:58
  • 6 Left to Rot 3:34
  • 7 Burn by the Cross 4:47
  • 8 To Escape Is to Die 3:54
  • 9 Take the Throne 5:20
  • 10 Penetralia 6:33
  • 11 Life of Filth 3:56
  • 12 Lead by Satanism 5:16

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