Revolution DNA
Septicflesh · 1999
70 min · 15 tracks · black metal · melodic death metal · symphonic metal
A haunting blend of symphonic elements and brutal metal, creating an atmospheric yet aggressive soundscape.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews for its ambitious fusion of symphonic elements with metal, influencing the evolution of the gothic and symphonic metal scenes. It helped cement Septicflesh's reputation as pioneers in blending orchestration with heavy music, impacting bands that followed in their footsteps. The album's thematic depth and complex compositions also garnered attention within the metal community.
- Best for
- steady pacing with haunting atmosphere immersive soundscapes for deep focus narrative progression with resolution
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Revolution DNA' was Septicflesh's fourth studio album, coming after the band's significant shift towards a more symphonic sound with their previous album, 'A Fallen Temple.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their identity within the melodic death metal and symphonic genres, distinguishing themselves from their earlier rawer style. This album marked a new chapter as they began integrating orchestral arrangements into their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amorphis· Dark the Suns· Deinonychus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Science Standout 4:23
- 2 Chaostar 5:11
- 3 Radioactive 3:07
- 4 Little Music Box 5:30
- 5 Revolution Standout 4:07
- 6 Nephilim Sons 5:16
- 7 DNA Standout 3:19
- 8 Telescope 4:19
- 9 Last Stop to Nowhere 5:38
- 10 Dictatorship of the Mediocre 4:16
- 11 Android 5:52
- 12 Arctic Circle 4:33
- 13 Age of New Messiahs 4:17
- 14 Woman of the Rings (Remastered) 6:40
- 15 The Eldest Cosmonaut (Video Remix) 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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