The New Dark Ages
Gwar · 2022
66 min · 15 tracks · thrash metal · crossover thrash · shock rock
A relentless onslaught of thrash metal riffs and outrageous theatricality, each track a chaotic exploration of modern anxieties.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- theatrical storytelling elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 3, 2022, 'The New Dark Ages' is Gwar's first album since the death of long-time frontman Dave Brockie in 2014. This period saw the band navigating significant changes including lineup adjustments and evolving their thematic focus to address contemporary issues with their signature blend of satire and horror.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Ludichrist· Exodus
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Blood of Gods — Continues the intense themes and theatricality with a modern edge.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Dark Age 4:17
- 2 Blood Libel 3:38
- 3 Berserker Mode 4:07
- 4 Mother Fucking Liar 3:12
- 5 Unto the Breach 4:19
- 6 Completely Fucked 3:55
- 7 The Cutter 4:00
- 8 Rise Again 5:18
- 9 The Beast Will Eat Itself 3:13
- 10 Venom of the Platypus 4:35
- 11 Ratcatcher 4:07
- 12 Bored to Death 4:00
- 13 Temple Ascent (Death Whistle Suite) 1:43
- 14 Starving Gods (Death Whistle Suite) 5:11
- 15 Deus Ex Monstrum (Death Whistle Suite) 10:53
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