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Plague Angel

Marduk · 2004

45 min · 11 tracks · black metal

Ravaging blast beats intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of chaos and despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with intense peaks
  • haunting melodies amidst chaos
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • cathartic release through intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, upbeat tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Plague Angel' in November 2004, Marduk had established themselves firmly in the black metal scene with a reputation for intensity and controversy. This album marked their ninth studio effort, following the acclaimed 'World Funeral' from 2003, and showcased their relentless pursuit of sonic aggression and thematic darkness during a peak period in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Funeral· Behemoth· Immortal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Hangman of Prague 3:05
  • 2 Throne of Rats 2:42
  • 3 Seven Angels, Seven Trumpets 2:47
  • 4 Life’s Emblem 4:55
  • 5 Steel Inferno 2:23
  • 6 Perish in Flames 7:46
  • 7 Holy Blood, Holy Grail 2:27
  • 8 Warschau 3:18
  • 9 Deathmarch 4:10
  • 10 Everything Bleeds 3:33
  • 11 Blutrache 7:50

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