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Spears of Heaven

Graveland · 2009

54 min · 7 tracks · black metal

Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with raw black metal ferocity, creating a grand atmospheric sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for escapism
  • patient unfolding with grandeur
  • immersive journeys through mythology
  • cathartic crescendos throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, Graveland was solidifying its legacy within the black metal genre with 'Spears of Heaven', their first album in three years since 'Rising' (2006). The band's evolution during this period reflected a deepening of their thematic and musical ambitions, incorporating more orchestral elements while maintaining their aggressive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Bathory· Darkthrone· Immortal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spears of Heaven 8:20
  • 2 Walls of the Red Temple 7:50
  • 3 Flame of Doom 7:38
  • 4 Braid of a Pride Valkyria 6:48
  • 5 When Valkyries Come 5:49
  • 6 Sun Wind 7:24
  • 7 Return to the Northern Carpathian 10:44

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