Salomé – The Seventh Veil cover

Salomé – The Seventh Veil

Xandria · 2007

54 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal · symphonic metal

Haunting melodies intertwine with fierce guitar riffs, creating an ethereal yet powerful gothic metal soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • haunting melodies for introspective moments
  • ethereal soundscapes during late nights
  • powerful riffs to energize solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Salomé – The Seventh Veil' was Xandria's fourth studio album, following their 2005 release 'Ravenheart'. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence within the symphonic and gothic metal scenes, moving towards a more refined sound characterized by orchestral arrangements and operatic vocals.
Stylistic neighbors
Epica· Nightwish· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Save My Life 3:56
  • 2 Vampire 4:31
  • 3 Beware 3:21
  • 4 Emotional Man 4:03
  • 5 Salomé 6:11
  • 6 Only for the Stars in Your Eyes 3:17
  • 7 Firestorm 4:50
  • 8 A New Age 3:37
  • 9 The Wind and the Ocean 3:37
  • 10 Sisters of the Light 3:24
  • 11 Sleeping Dogs Lie 4:11
  • 12 On My Way 3:51
  • 13 Sisters of the Light (Jesus on Extasy remix) 5:07

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