Released 20 years ago
The Scattering of Ashes
Into Eternity · 2006
41 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
Melodic death metal intricacies intertwine with progressive structures, delivering a hauntingly atmospheric journey through despair and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Severe Emotional Distress — This track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse brutal riffs with melodic hooks, showcasing both technical skill and emotional intensity that defines the album.
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Timeless Winter — With its atmospheric buildup and poignant lyrics, this track captures the essence of desolation and reflection, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Pain Through Breathing — The relentless pace and intricate instrumentation highlight the band's progressive influences while addressing themes of suffering and resilience, resonating deeply throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends melodic death metal with progressive elements, creating a unique sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an instrumental track that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before transitioning into heavier riffs.
- Vocal styles alternate between clean singing and harsh growls, often within the same song, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The final track ends on a sustained note that fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Novus Inceptum 1:40
- 2 Severe Emotional Distress 3:54
- 3 Nothing 3:55
- 4 Timeless Winter 3:25
- 5 Out 4:55
- 6 A Past Beyond Memory 3:38
- 7 Surrounded by Night 5:07
- 8 Eternal 3:13
- 9 Pain Through Breathing 3:52
- 10 Suspension of Disbelief 4:28
- 11 Paralyzed 3:13
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