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The Mark of the Judas

Darkest Hour · 2000

41 min · 9 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

Raging guitar riffs and piercing growls collide with melodic interludes, creating a haunting atmosphere of despair and defiance.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • haunting atmosphere of despair
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • melodic interludes break tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer lighthearted, upbeat sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'The Mark of the Judas' was Darkest Hour's second studio album, following their debut 'The Mark of the Judas' from 1999. This album solidified their presence in the melodic death metal and metalcore scenes, showcasing a refined sound that blended aggression with melody.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 For the Soul of the Savior 6:01
  • 2 A Blessing in Tragedy 3:06
  • 3 The Legacy 3:42
  • 4 Part II 2:31
  • 5 Eclipse 4:56
  • 6 The Mark of the Judas 4:38
  • 7 Escape Artist 4:33
  • 8 Messiah Complex 4:28
  • 9 How the Beautiful Decay 7:13

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