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Released 30 years ago

Temple of Knowledge

Kataklysm · 1996

42 min · 10 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, weaving epic narratives through the lens of death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • epic narratives through dynamic shifts
  • immersive listening for deep focus
  • cathartic release through relentless energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1996, 'Temple of Knowledge' marked Kataklysm's third studio album during their rise in the death metal scene. Following their critically acclaimed album 'The Mystical Gate of Reincarnation' (1995), they solidified their sound with this release, showcasing a blend of melodic elements and technical prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Cryptopsy· Dying Fetus· Nile

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Unholy Signature (Segment I: Utterly Significant) 6:19
  • 2 Beckoning of the Xul (Segment II: In the Midst of Azonei’s Dominion) 5:52
  • 3 Point of Evanescence (Segment III: Of Sheer Perseverance) 3:41
  • 4 Fathers From the Suns (Act I: The Occured Barrier) 4:23
  • 5 Enhanced by the Lore (Act II: Scholarship Ordained) 3:40
  • 6 In Parallel Horizons (Act III: Spontaneous Aura Projection) 4:00
  • 7 The Awakener (Epoch I: Summon the Legends) 4:05
  • 8 Maelstrom 2010 (Epoch II: Omens About the Great Infernos) 3:20
  • 9 Exode of Evils (Epoch III: Ladder of Thousand Parsecs) 4:05
  • 10 L’Odyssée… 3:15

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