Scourge of Malice
Graveworm · 2001
53 min · 10 tracks · gothic metal
A haunting blend of symphonic melodies and ferocious black metal intensity, creating an immersive atmosphere of darkness and despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unhallowed by the Infernal One — This track exemplifies the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive riffs, encapsulating the album’s thematic exploration of darkness and despair.
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Fear of the Dark — With its extended runtime, this song builds an unsettling atmosphere through intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts, representing the album's emotional depth.
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Demonic Dreams — The track showcases a powerful interplay between haunting melodies and relentless drumming, making it a standout representation of Graveworm's unique sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive atmospheres of darkness
- cathartic explorations of despair
- haunting melodies that linger
- dynamic shifts in intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, lighthearted music
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Scourge of Malice was Graveworm's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record, 1997's As the Angels Reach the Beauty. At this point in their career, Graveworm had solidified their presence in the gothic and black metal scenes, refining their sound with orchestral elements while maintaining a fierce metal edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dimmu Borgir· Cradle of Filth· Dark Funeral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreaded Time 1:46
- 2 Unhallowed by the Infernal One 6:01
- 3 Abandoned by Heaven 6:08
- 4 Descending Into Ethereal Mist 6:46
- 5 Threnody 4:30
- 6 Demonic Dreams 7:23
- 7 Fear of the Dark 8:47
- 8 In Vengeance of Our Wrath 5:55
- 9 Ars Diaboli 1:11
- 10 Sanctity Within Darkness 5:20
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