Savage Gold
Tombs · 2014
57 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde metal
A harrowing blend of black metal ferocity and atmospheric post-metal soundscapes that envelops the listener in darkness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thanatos — Opening with an intense barrage of riffs, this track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression and atmosphere.
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Echoes — This lengthy composition exemplifies the band's knack for creating expansive soundscapes while maintaining a relentless intensity throughout its runtime.
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Deathtripper — With its relentless tempo changes and haunting melodies, this track captures the essence of Tombs' unique sound, blending black metal with post-rock elements.
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Legacy — This track features a contrast between melodic passages and crushing heaviness, illustrating the band's dynamic range and thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Savage Gold showcases a strong blend of aggression and atmosphere, making it a notable entry in avant-garde metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a relentless blast of drums and guitars, establishing a high-energy pace that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate lengthy instrumental passages that build atmospheric tension before erupting into aggressive sections.
- The final track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure after the intense preceding material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- harrowing soundscapes that envelop
- dark atmospheric explorations of loss
- patiently unfolding tension and release
- immersive journeys through inner darkness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, lively music
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Savage Gold is Tombs' second full-length album, following their 2011 debut, Winter Hours. By 2014, the band had solidified their presence in the avant-garde metal scene, showcasing an evolution in their sound and thematic depth after a rigorous touring schedule.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thanatos 4:25
- 2 Portraits 6:50
- 3 Séance 5:29
- 4 Echoes 7:56
- 5 Deathtripper 6:44
- 6 Edge of Darkness 5:28
- 7 Ashes 5:03
- 8 Legacy 4:18
- 9 Severed Lives 4:42
- 10 Spiral 6:17
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