The Burning Cold
Omnium Gatherum · 2018
60 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal
A fierce blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric elements, creating a sonic landscape both haunting and powerful.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gods Go First — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus that encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and determination.
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Refining Fire — With intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this song showcases the band's technical prowess while exploring personal struggles against a backdrop of heavy instrumentation.
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Cold — The closing track blends melancholic melodies with intense riffs, effectively summarizing the album's emotional journey and leaving a lasting impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodic writing and effective contrasts but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual guitar harmonies, creating rich melodic layers that intertwine throughout the tracks.
- The tempo varies significantly across the album, with some tracks maintaining a relentless pace while others slow down to allow for introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 peaks and valleys
- introspective moments amidst aggression
- engaging full-album experience
- thoughtful reflection during intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid complex emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 31, 2018, The Burning Cold marked Omnium Gatherum's seventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed Grey Heavens from 2016. At this point, the band had solidified their place in the melodic death metal scene, showcasing their ability to evolve while retaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Burning 2:06
- 2 Gods Go First 4:31
- 3 Refining Fire 5:14
- 4 Rest in Your Heart 4:52
- 5 Over the Battlefield 4:20
- 6 The Fearless Entity 4:44
- 7 Be the Sky 4:44
- 8 Driven by Conflict 3:57
- 9 The Frontline 5:17
- 10 Planet Scale 5:43
- 11 Cold 5:49
- 12 Blade Reflections 4:57
- 13 We Who Are Not as Others 3:53
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