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Suicide by My Side

Sinergy · 2002

38 min · 10 tracks · power metal

Aggressive riffs intertwine with soaring vocals, creating a darkly melodic tapestry that defines Finnish power metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Spit on Your Grave — Opening with a fierce intensity, this track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive guitar work and defiant lyrics, establishing Sinergy’s confrontational style.
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    Me, Myself, My Enemy — This song highlights the duality of self-conflict, combining catchy hooks with intricate solos that exemplify the band’s musical prowess and thematic depth.
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    Suicide by My Side — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of despair and existential struggle, featuring powerful vocal performances that resonate with listeners looking for emotional intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with relentless energy
  • aggressive riffs for cathartic release
  • powerful vocals for emotional impact
  • in-order listening for full experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek mellow, laid-back sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 5, 2002, 'Suicide by My Side' was Sinergy's third studio album, following their 2000 release 'Fallen Into Darkness'. This album marked a period of solidifying their sound and expanding their fanbase within the European power metal scene, showcasing the band's evolution under the leadership of vocalist Kimberly Goss.
Stylistic neighbors
Manowar· Marty Friedman· Amberian Dawn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Spit on Your Grave 4:03
  • 2 The Sin Trade 3:48
  • 3 Violated 4:07
  • 4 Me, Myself, My Enemy 4:15
  • 5 Written in Stone 4:20
  • 6 Nowhere for No One 3:11
  • 7 Passage to the Fourth World 3:38
  • 8 Shadow Island 5:03
  • 9 Suicide by My Side 3:43
  • 10 Remembrance 2:00

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