Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath
Emperor · 2003
143 min · 27 tracks · black metal
A relentless onslaught of atmospheric black metal that intertwines symphonic grandeur with raw, unyielding ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times — This track exemplifies Emperor's blend of melodic intricacy and aggressive instrumentation, capturing the band's signature sound and thematic depth.
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The Loss and Curse of Reverence — With its haunting melodies and complex arrangements, this song showcases the band's ability to balance intensity with emotional resonance.
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I Am the Black Wizards — A classic representation of Emperor’s early work, this track highlights their pioneering style and continues to be a fan favorite due to its powerful riffs and evocative atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for attentive listeners
- immersive experience for late nights
- thunderous sound for full volume
- contemplative moments between aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seeking consistent upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath marks Emperor's first compilation album, released after their breakup in 2001. This collection captures the band's evolution from their early works to their more mature sound in the late 1990s, solidifying their legacy within the black metal genre during a time when they had transitioned to a more orchestral and layered approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dissection· Immortal· Dimmu Borgir
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Curse You All Men! 4:41
- 2 The Tongue of Fire 7:11
- 3 The Majesty of the Nightsky 4:48
- 4 Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times 6:21
- 5 Wrath of the Tyrant 4:13
- 6 The Loss and Curse of Reverence 6:09
- 7 An Elegy of Icaros 6:39
- 8 I Am the Black Wizards 6:00
- 9 Thus Spake the Nightspirit (live) 4:19
- 10 Ye Entrancemperium 5:14
- 11 In the Wordless Chamber 5:12
- 12 With Strength I Burn 8:13
- 13 Inno a Satana 4:50
Disc 2
- 1 A Fine Day to Die 8:26
- 2 Ærie Descent 5:58
- 3 Cromlech 4:14
- 4 Gypsy 2:54
- 5 Funeral Fog 5:12
- 6 I Am 5:06
- 7 Sworn (remix) 5:39
- 8 Lord of the Storms 2:08
- 9 My Empire’s Doom 4:30
- 10 Moon Over Kara‐Shehr 5:11
- 11 The Ancient Queen 3:41
- 12 Witches Sabbath 5:56
- 13 In Longing Spirit 5:56
- 14 Opus a Satana 4:19
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