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Resurrection in Blood

Runemagick · 1999

50 min · 13 tracks · death metal · doom metal

A relentless assault of dark, atmospheric death metal infused with doom-laden melodies and hauntingly cryptic themes.

Resurrection in Blood is an album by Runemagick, released in 1999. A relentless assault of dark, atmospheric death metal infused with doom-laden melodies and hauntingly cryptic themes. 'Resurrection in Blood' is significant for its role in cementing Runemagick's reputation within the underground metal community. The album garnered attention for its intricate compositions and thematic elements, contributing to the evolution of Swedish death metal alongside contemporaries like Entombed and Dismember. Its critical reception highlighted the band's ability to blend genres effectively, influencing later acts within the doom and death metal scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Resurrection in Blood sound like?

A relentless assault of dark, atmospheric death metal infused with doom-laden melodies and hauntingly cryptic themes. Rooted in death metal and doom metal.

What makes Resurrection in Blood by Runemagick notable?

'Resurrection in Blood' is significant for its role in cementing Runemagick's reputation within the underground metal community. The album garnered attention for its intricate compositions and thematic elements, contributing to the evolution of Swedish death metal alongside contemporaries like Entombed and Dismember. Its critical reception highlighted the band's ability to blend genres effectively, influencing later acts within the doom and death metal scenes. Runemagick was steadily establishing their identity in the death metal scene with 'Resurrection in Blood,' their fourth studio album released in 1999. Following the previous album, 'Enter the Realm of Death' (1997), this record showcased a deeper exploration of thematic darkness and musical complexity. The band was transitioning into a more mature sound that would define their future work.

How many songs are on Resurrection in Blood?

Resurrection in Blood has 13 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·50:08

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

  • 1 Resurrection of the Dark Lord (intro) 0:30
  • 2 Reborn in Necromancy Standout 5:15
  • 3 Death Collector 3:56
  • 4 Dark Dead Earth 4:53
  • 5 Lord of the Grave 5:54
  • 6 Choir of Hades (intro) 0:31
  • 7 Resurrection in Blood 6:47
  • 8 Hail Death Standout 4:34
  • 9 Dominion of the Necrogods Standout 5:08
  • 10 Demonstrosity 6:10
  • 11 The Gates of Hades (intro) 0:54
  • 12 Return of the Reaper 4:14
  • 13 Celebration of Death (outro) 1:17

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Genre

death metal, doom metal

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Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

50 min 8 sec