What does Privilege of Evil sound like?

A haunting blend of melodic death metal and dark folk elements, steeped in atmospheric intensity. Rooted in progressive metal and melodic death metal.

What makes Privilege of Evil by Amorphis notable?

'Privilege of Evil' marked a significant evolution in Amorphis's sound and received positive critical reception. The album showcased their distinctive fusion of genres, influencing the Finnish metal scene and helping to pave the way for future acts in melodic death metal. Released on December 27, 1993, 'Privilege of Evil' is Amorphis's second studio album, following their debut 'The Karelian Isthmus'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their style and gaining recognition within the emerging melodic death metal scene.

Who is Privilege of Evil for?

Privilege of Evil works well if you're into concise energetic progression, haunting atmospheric intensity and darkly immersive listening experience.

How many songs are on Privilege of Evil?

Privilege of Evil has 6 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Privilege of Evil

Amorphis · 1993

23 min · 6 tracks · progressive metal · melodic death metal · folk metal

A haunting blend of melodic death metal and dark folk elements, steeped in atmospheric intensity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

concise energetic progression
haunting atmospheric intensity
darkly immersive listening experience
front-loaded emotional impact

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer albums
seek upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on December 27, 1993, 'Privilege of Evil' is Amorphis's second studio album, following their debut 'The Karelian Isthmus'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their style and gaining recognition within the emerging melodic death metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Opeth· Insomnium· Swallow the Sun