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Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath

Emperor · 2003

143 min · 27 tracks · black metal

A thunderous blend of symphonic elements and raw aggression that defines the essence of Norwegian black metal.

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 want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seeking consistent upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath' marks Emperor’s retrospective compilation after their disbandment in 2001. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers in the black metal genre, having released critically acclaimed albums such as 'In the Nightside Eclipse' (1994) and 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk' (1997). This compilation serves as a reflection on their influential decade-long career.
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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