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Released 20 years ago

Termination Bliss

Deathstars · 2006

52 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal · industrial metal

A darkly atmospheric blend of industrial metal and gothic elements, pulsating with relentless energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy flow
  • dark atmosphere for focused listening
  • engaging in-order experience
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • dislike dark, atmospheric moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Termination Bliss' is Deathstars' second studio album, following their debut 'Synthetic Generation' from 2003. At this point in their career, the band was cementing their identity within the gothic and industrial metal scenes, expanding their sound while gaining a loyal fanbase in Europe.
Stylistic neighbors
Lacuna Coil· Type O Negative· Moonspell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tongues 3:43
  • 2 Blitzkrieg 4:04
  • 3 Motherzone 4:06
  • 4 Cyanide 3:54
  • 5 The Greatest Fight on Earth 3:52
  • 6 Play God 4:09
  • 7 Trinity Fields 4:22
  • 8 The Last Ammunition 4:06
  • 9 Virtue to Vice 3:42
  • 10 Death in Vogue 4:14
  • 11 Termination Bliss 3:43
  • 12 Termination Bliss (Piano remix) 3:12
  • 13 Blitzkrieg (Driven On remix) 5:19

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