The Great Mass
Septicflesh · 2011
43 min · 10 tracks · black metal · melodic death metal · symphonic metal
A grand orchestral tapestry intertwines with crushing riffs and haunting melodies, creating an epic sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sonic journey epic soundscapes with depth haunting melodies for reflection
- Context
- The Great Mass, released in 2011, marked a significant point in Septicflesh's career as their first album since reuniting in 2007 after a five-year hiatus. It followed their previous effort, Communion (2008), and showcased a refined approach to their symphonic death metal sound, integrating orchestral elements more prominently than before.
- If you like
- black metal, melodic death metal, symphonic metal
The Great Mass is an album by Septicflesh, released in 2011. A grand orchestral tapestry intertwines with crushing riffs and haunting melodies, creating an epic sonic landscape. This album received critical acclaim for its ambitious fusion of metal and orchestral arrangements, further solidifying Septicflesh as pioneers within the symphonic metal scene. It debuted at number 14 on the Greek Albums Chart, illustrating their growing popularity in their home country and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Great Mass sound like?
A grand orchestral tapestry intertwines with crushing riffs and haunting melodies, creating an epic sonic landscape. Rooted in black metal and melodic death metal.
What makes The Great Mass by Septicflesh notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its ambitious fusion of metal and orchestral arrangements, further solidifying Septicflesh as pioneers within the symphonic metal scene. It debuted at number 14 on the Greek Albums Chart, illustrating their growing popularity in their home country and beyond. The Great Mass, released in 2011, marked a significant point in Septicflesh's career as their first album since reuniting in 2007 after a five-year hiatus. It followed their previous effort, Communion (2008), and showcased a refined approach to their symphonic death metal sound, integrating orchestral elements more prominently than before.
Who is The Great Mass for?
The Great Mass works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sonic journey, epic soundscapes with depth and haunting melodies for reflection.
How many songs are on The Great Mass?
The Great Mass has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Vampire From Nazareth 4:08
- 2 A Great Mass of Death Standout 4:47
- 3 Pyramid God Standout 5:13
- 4 Five-Pointed Star 4:33
- 5 Oceans of Grey 5:12
- 6 The Undead Keep Dreaming 4:29
- 7 Rising 3:17
- 8 Apocalypse 3:56
- 9 Mad Architect 3:36
- 10 Therianthropy Standout 4:29
Release Date
April 18, 2011
Artist Origin
Greece
Runtime
43 min 40 sec
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