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Steelbath Suicide

Soilwork · 1998

38 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal

A furious blend of melodic death metal and aggressive vocals that captures the essence of late '90s Scandinavian metal.

Why this album works

Best for
steady energetic flow throughout short bursts of intensity cathartic release in aggression
Context
Released in 1998, 'Steelbath Suicide' was Soilwork's debut album, marking their entry into the melodic death metal scene. This album came after the band formed in 1995 and established their identity amid a flourishing genre, setting the stage for their future success with subsequent releases.
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melodic death metal

Steelbath Suicide is an album by Soilwork, released in 1998. A furious blend of melodic death metal and aggressive vocals that captures the essence of late '90s Scandinavian metal. 'Steelbath Suicide' is significant for its critical reception, positioning Soilwork among the key players in melodic death metal. The album helped solidify the Swedish metal scene's influence on global heavy music and garnered attention for its fusion of melody and aggression, paving the way for future albums and tours. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Steelbath Suicide sound like?

A furious blend of melodic death metal and aggressive vocals that captures the essence of late '90s Scandinavian metal. Rooted in melodic death metal.

What makes Steelbath Suicide by Soilwork notable?

'Steelbath Suicide' is significant for its critical reception, positioning Soilwork among the key players in melodic death metal. The album helped solidify the Swedish metal scene's influence on global heavy music and garnered attention for its fusion of melody and aggression, paving the way for future albums and tours. Released in 1998, 'Steelbath Suicide' was Soilwork's debut album, marking their entry into the melodic death metal scene. This album came after the band formed in 1995 and established their identity amid a flourishing genre, setting the stage for their future success with subsequent releases.

Who is Steelbath Suicide for?

Steelbath Suicide works well if you're into steady energetic flow throughout, short bursts of intensity and cathartic release in aggression.

How many songs are on Steelbath Suicide?

Steelbath Suicide has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·38:58

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

  • 1 Entering the Angel Diabolique 2:25
  • 2 Sadistic Lullabye Standout 2:55
  • 3 My Need 3:42
  • 4 Skin After Skin 3:27
  • 5 Wings of Domain Standout 3:19
  • 6 Steelbath Suicide Standout 2:54
  • 7 In a Close Encounter 2:52
  • 8 Centro de predominio 2:06
  • 9 Razorlives 4:24
  • 10 Demon in Veins 3:43
  • 11 The Aardvark Trail 4:17
  • 12 Sadistic Lullabye (live) 2:49

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

38 min 58 sec