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The Eclipse of Ages into Black

Goatwhore · 2000

45 min · 15 tracks · black metal · death metal

A relentless barrage of dark, aggressive riffs intertwined with haunting melodies and guttural vocals.

The Eclipse of Ages into Black is an album by Goatwhore, released in 2000. A relentless barrage of dark, aggressive riffs intertwined with haunting melodies and guttural vocals. This album is significant for its raw production and aggressive style, which contributed to the burgeoning American black metal scene. It received positive reviews from various underground publications, setting the stage for Goatwhore's future successes. Its influence can be seen in the way it helped define the sound of southern black metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Eclipse of Ages into Black sound like?

A relentless barrage of dark, aggressive riffs intertwined with haunting melodies and guttural vocals. Rooted in black metal and death metal.

What makes The Eclipse of Ages into Black by Goatwhore notable?

This album is significant for its raw production and aggressive style, which contributed to the burgeoning American black metal scene. It received positive reviews from various underground publications, setting the stage for Goatwhore's future successes. Its influence can be seen in the way it helped define the sound of southern black metal. The Eclipse of Ages into Black marked Goatwhore's debut album, establishing them within the black and death metal scenes. Released in 2000, it showcased their ferocious sound at a time when the American extreme metal scene was gaining traction, following the success of bands like Pantera and Slayer. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent releases and solidified their place in underground metal culture.

How many songs are on The Eclipse of Ages into Black?

The Eclipse of Ages into Black has 15 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·45:52

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 Standout 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 Standout 2:18
  • 8 Upon This Deathbed of Cold Fire Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

black metal, death metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 52 sec