Silvër Horizon
Diablo · 2015
51 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Melodic death metal intricately weaves atmospheric elements with aggressive thrash riffs, creating a haunting and powerful sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Illuminati — As the lead single, Illuminati exemplifies the band’s blend of intricate melodies and aggressive instrumentation, capturing the essence of their artistic direction on this album.
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The Serpent Holder — This track stands out with its dynamic shifts between melodic passages and intense breakdowns, showcasing Diablo's ability to balance aggression with melody.
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Savage — Savage features some of the most complex arrangements on the album, illustrating the band’s technical prowess while delivering a raw emotional impact.
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Silver Horizon — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential struggle and introspection, merging haunting lyrics with powerful instrumentation for a memorable experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate songwriting and strong production, balancing aggression with atmospheric elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid-fire drumming and intricate guitar solos, establishing a high-energy pace that persists into the fourth track.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes with clean vocals, contrasting the aggressive instrumentation.
- The album's final track extends to over eight minutes, blending multiple tempos and dynamics, creating a sense of closure.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo headbanging
- immersive journey through sound
- aggressive rhythms for focus
- melodic riffs energize sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek soft, mellow atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Silvër Horizon marked Diablo's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed release of their previous record, Silver Horizon. This album showcased the band's artistic evolution as they honed their sound while maintaining their signature intensity. At this stage of their career, Diablo was solidifying its place within the melodic death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· In Flames· Dark Tranquillity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Call 4:40
- 2 Isolation 4:34
- 3 The Serpent Holder 4:52
- 4 Into the Void 4:15
- 5 Illuminati 5:13
- 6 Prince of the Machine 5:21
- 7 Silver Horizon 4:48
- 8 Savage 6:26
- 9 Corium Black 5:22
- 10 Voyage to Eternity 5:44
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