The Eclipse of Ages into Black
Goatwhore · 2000
45 min · 15 tracks · black metal
A relentless assault of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that embodies the essence of blackened death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Desolate Path to Apocalyptic Ruin — This track showcases the band's ability to meld ferocity with atmospheric elements, creating a vivid sense of despair reflective of the album's themes.
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Satan's Millennium — With its blistering pace and darkly evocative lyrics, this song exemplifies Goatwhore's signature sound and thematic focus on chaos and destruction.
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Commanding the Legions of Hell — This track stands out for its anthemic quality, combining aggressive instrumentation with a chant-like refrain that encapsulates the album's overall tone.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive riffs and varied vocal styles but lacks some depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat that persists through most tracks, creating an unrelenting pace.
- Riffs are often layered with dissonant melodies, particularly in the choruses, which heighten the sense of chaos.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, transitioning from fast-paced sections to slower, more atmospheric interludes.
- The vocals alternate between high-pitched shrieks and deeper growls, contributing to the dynamic intensity throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless intensity for headbanging
- dark themes for late nights
- short bursts of aggression
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic calmness
- prefer longer, gradual builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Eclipse of Ages into Black is Goatwhore's debut album, released in 2000 after the band's formation in 1997. At this point, the band was establishing their sound and identity within the extreme metal scene, following their early demos and gaining traction in underground circles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Nile· Dimmu Borgir
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nocturnal Holocaust 1:40
- 2 Lair of Nastrond 2:35
- 3 Desolate Path to Apocalyptic Ruin 3:37
- 4 The Beauty In Suffering 3:32
- 5 As the Reflection Slowly Fades 4:01
- 6 All the Sins 2:01
- 7 Satan's Millennium 2:18
- 8 Upon This Deathbed of Cold Fire 4:49
- 9 Gravedom 3:26
- 10 Invert the Virgin 2:51
- 11 Perversions of the Ancient Goat 1:25
- 12 Into a Darker Sun 3:20
- 13 Under a Dark God 2:48
- 14 Commanding the Legions of Hell 2:55
- 15 Graveyards and Dead Angels 4:29
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