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Released 10 years ago

The Empire

Vader · 2016

33 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Raw, aggressive riffs collide with relentless drumming and guttural vocals, embodying the essence of modern death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless energy throughout listening
  • short bursts of aggression
  • headbanging anthems for workouts
  • steady intensity from start to

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer melodic or soft sounds
  • seek lengthy atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Empire' was released in 2016, Vader had already established themselves as a key player in the death metal scene since their formation in 1983. This album marked their ninth studio release and followed the critically acclaimed 'Tibi Et Igni' from 2014, showcasing a sustained evolution in their sound and intensity.
Stylistic neighbors
Behemoth· Decapitated· Cryptopsy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Angels of Steel 2:17
  • 2 Tempest 2:41
  • 3 Prayer to the God of War 2:47
  • 4 Iron Reign 4:38
  • 5 No Gravity 4:09
  • 6 Genocidius 3:00
  • 7 The Army-Geddon 4:10
  • 8 Feel My Pain 3:24
  • 9 Parabellum 2:28
  • 10 Send Me Back to Hell 3:33

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