Storm of the Light's Bane
Dissection · 1995
43 min · 8 tracks · melodic death metal
A tempest of melodic riffs intertwines with haunting vocals, creating an atmospheric journey through darkness and despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Night’s Blood — This track exemplifies the album's balance of melody and aggression, featuring intricate guitar work that seamlessly merges with dark lyrical themes.
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Where Dead Angels Lie — With its haunting atmosphere and memorable hooks, this song captures the essence of Dissection's sound while highlighting their lyrical exploration of death and despair.
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Retribution – Storm of the Light’s Bane — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic core and musical ambition, combining ferocity with melodic passages that underscore Dissection's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's complex compositions and atmospheric elements create a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, enhancing the contrast between aggression and melody throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that provide a haunting backdrop, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- haunting atmospheric moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Storm of the Light's Bane is Dissection's second album, following their debut, The Somberlain. This record marked a crucial moment in the band's evolution as they solidified their sound within the melodic black metal scene, showcasing more sophisticated compositions and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Dark Tranquillity· In Flames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At the Fathomless Depths 1:56
- 2 Night’s Blood 6:40
- 3 Unhallowed 7:28
- 4 Where Dead Angels Lie 5:51
- 5 Retribution – Storm of the Light’s Bane 4:50
- 6 Thorns of Crimson Death 8:06
- 7 Soulreaper 6:56
- 8 No Dreams Breed in Breathless Sleep 1:26
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