The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates cover

The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates

Midnight Syndicate · 2008

58 min · 21 tracks · classical · electronic · gothic rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting orchestration, creating a cinematic journey through dark fantasy realms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for immersion
  • haunting atmospheres for reflection
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • evocative themes for storytelling
  • ideal for dark fantasy fans

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer concise standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2008, 'The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates' is Midnight Syndicate's sixth studio album. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their reputation in the dark ambient genre, following the notable success of previous albums like 'The 13th Hour' (2005), which helped establish them as pioneers in atmospheric horror music.
Stylistic neighbors
Nox Arcana· Lustmord· Dead Can Dance

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cathedral Ruins 3:05
  • 2 Shadowed Grove 1:02
  • 3 Meeting of the Acolytes 3:22
  • 4 The Revenants 3:25
  • 5 Called From Beyond 3:04
  • 6 Nightfall 3:40
  • 7 The Hunt 2:55
  • 8 Across the Chasm 1:17
  • 9 Cemetery Gates 3:06
  • 10 Entering the Crypt 2:11
  • 11 Alchemist’s Chamber 2:47
  • 12 Tear of Osiris 1:56
  • 13 Forging the Scarab 3:24
  • 14 Shadows Descend 3:05
  • 15 Inside the Scarab 1:29
  • 16 Exodus 3:37
  • 17 Dark Legacy 3:37
  • 18 Lullaby 1:57
  • 19 Lost 3:56
  • 20 Not Your Saviour 3:09
  • 21 Theme to “The Dead Matter” (A.B.T. remix) 2:49

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