The Fateful Dark
Savage Messiah · 2014
52 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs melds with soaring melodies, embodying a dark, anthemic heaviness.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo anthems dark themes with soaring melodies engaging narrative flow throughout
- Context
- Released on March 14, 2014, 'The Fateful Dark' is Savage Messiah's third studio album, following their 2012 release 'Plague of Conscience'. By this time, the band had begun to refine their sound, transitioning from a raw thrash style to incorporating more melodic elements while gaining recognition within the UK metal scene.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal
The Fateful Dark is an album by Savage Messiah, released in 2014. A relentless barrage of thrash riffs melds with soaring melodies, embodying a dark, anthemic heaviness. 'The Fateful Dark' received positive reviews from critics, further establishing Savage Messiah's reputation in the heavy metal community. The album showcased their technical prowess and thematic depth, earning them nominations at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards in 2015. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Fateful Dark sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs melds with soaring melodies, embodying a dark, anthemic heaviness. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes The Fateful Dark by Savage Messiah notable?
'The Fateful Dark' received positive reviews from critics, further establishing Savage Messiah's reputation in the heavy metal community. The album showcased their technical prowess and thematic depth, earning them nominations at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards in 2015. Released on March 14, 2014, 'The Fateful Dark' is Savage Messiah's third studio album, following their 2012 release 'Plague of Conscience'. By this time, the band had begun to refine their sound, transitioning from a raw thrash style to incorporating more melodic elements while gaining recognition within the UK metal scene.
Who is The Fateful Dark for?
The Fateful Dark works well if you're into steady mid-tempo anthems, dark themes with soaring melodies and engaging narrative flow throughout.
How many songs are on The Fateful Dark?
The Fateful Dark has 10 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Iconocaust Standout 6:15
- 2 Minority of One 4:18
- 3 Cross of Babylon 4:51
- 4 Hellblazer Standout 3:59
- 5 Live as One Already Dead 5:39
- 6 The Fateful Dark Standout 6:27
- 7 Zero Hour 6:33
- 8 Hammered Down 4:11
- 9 Scavengers of Mercy 5:04
- 10 The Cursed Earth 4:48
Release Date
March 14, 2014
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 5 sec
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