Sothis
Vader · 1994
49 min · 14 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls that embodies the raw ferocity of early death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Sothis — The title track exemplifies Vader's signature blend of speed and melody, showcasing intricate guitar work alongside aggressive vocals that define their sound.
-
→
Crucified Ones — This track features compelling tempo shifts and haunting melodies that highlight the band's technical proficiency while maintaining an intense atmosphere.
-
→
Raining Blood — A cover of Slayer’s classic, this rendition showcases Vader's ability to infuse their own style into established tracks, demonstrating their reverence for the genre's roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- relentless energy and intensity
- immersive listening in order
- short bursts of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow sounds
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Sothis was Vader's debut EP following their formation in 1983. At this point, the band had already cultivated a reputation within the underground metal scene, and this release solidified their sound and positioning as pioneers of Polish death metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Cryptopsy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hymn to the Ancient Ones 1:51
- 2 Sothis 3:37
- 3 De profundis 1:39
- 4 Vision and the Voice 3:26
- 5 The Wrath 4:53
- 6 R'Lyeh 1:53
- 7 Black Sabbath 6:24
- 8 Dark Age 4:36
- 9 Testimony 3:34
- 10 Vicious Circle 2:59
- 11 Crucified Ones 3:29
- 12 The Wrath 4:21
- 13 Sothis 3:28
- 14 Raining Blood 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.