The Treasures Within
Merciless · 1992
40 min · 10 tracks · death metal · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls captures the essence of early 90s Swedish death metal.
The Treasures Within is an album by Merciless, released in 1992. A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls captures the essence of early 90s Swedish death metal. This album is significant for its raw production and aggressive style, which helped cement Merciless as a notable player in the early death metal genre. It garnered positive reviews within underground circles and contributed to the Swedish death metal movement's reputation for innovation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Treasures Within sound like?
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls captures the essence of early 90s Swedish death metal. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.
What makes The Treasures Within by Merciless notable?
This album is significant for its raw production and aggressive style, which helped cement Merciless as a notable player in the early death metal genre. It garnered positive reviews within underground circles and contributed to the Swedish death metal movement's reputation for innovation. Released in 1992, 'The Treasures Within' was Merciless' debut album, marking their entry into the burgeoning death metal scene. At this time, they were establishing their identity amidst a wave of influential Swedish bands like Entombed and Dismember.
How many songs are on The Treasures Within?
The Treasures Within has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Treasures Within Standout 4:37
- 2 Mind Possession Standout 4:10
- 3 Darkened Clouds Standout 3:23
- 4 The Book of Lies 4:38
- 5 Perish 4:16
- 6 Shadows of Fire 4:24
- 7 Lifeflame 4:16
- 8 Act of Horror 2:28
- 9 Branded by Sunlight 4:22
- 10 Dying World 4:13
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
40 min 47 sec
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