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Sieben

Schwarzer Engel · 2022

42 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal

A haunting blend of dark metal and gothic influences, enveloping listeners in atmospheric melodies and piercing vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Kreuziget mich — This track stands out with its powerful opening riff and deep, resonant vocals that underscore the album's thematic exploration of sacrifice and redemption.
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    Teufel — With its driving beat and sinister lyrics, this song encapsulates the band’s signature sound, presenting a vivid portrayal of temptation and darkness.
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    Endzeit — Closing the album, this track weaves together haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, leaving listeners with a contemplative sense of closure amidst chaos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dark atmospheric late-night listening
  • piercing vocals with emotional depth
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat and cheerful sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 7, 2022, 'Sieben' marks Schwarzer Engel's fifth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution within the gothic metal genre. Following their previous album 'Memento Mori' from 2019, this release reflects an artistic commitment to exploring darker themes and richer soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lacuna Coil· Within Temptation· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 VII 2:09
  • 2 Kreuziget mich 3:19
  • 3 Teufel 3:49
  • 4 Paradies 4:11
  • 5 Ewig leben 3:31
  • 6 Wie viele Jahre 4:25
  • 7 Schlitzer 4:04
  • 8 Vollmond 5:20
  • 9 Ring frei 3:42
  • 10 Schönheit 4:17
  • 11 Endzeit 4:11

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