The Gates Of Oblivion cover

The Gates Of Oblivion

Dark Moor · 2002

76 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · symphonic metal

Epic symphonic metal landscapes intertwine with melodic riffs and soaring vocals, creating an immersive auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2002, 'The Gates of Oblivion' is Dark Moor's third studio album, following their 1999 release 'The Hall of the Olden Dreams'. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the European power metal scene and were exploring more intricate arrangements and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Rhapsody of Fire· Nightwish· Sonata Arctica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In the Heart of Stone 4:41
  • 2 A New World 5:57
  • 3 The Gates of Oblivion 1:43
  • 4 Nevermore 4:48
  • 5 Starsmaker (Elbereth) 5:47
  • 6 Mist in the Twilight 0:54
  • 7 By the Strange Path of Destiny 5:51
  • 8 The Night of the Age 4:40
  • 9 Your Symphony 4:34
  • 10 The Citadel of the Light 1:15
  • 11 A Truth for Me 5:08
  • 12 Dies Irae (Amadeus) 11:18
  • 13 Flying 6:38
  • 14 Halloween 13:23

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