Trident Wolf Eclipse
Watain · 2018
41 min · 9 tracks · black metal
Pulsing rhythms and ferocious guitar work create a relentless atmosphere of chaos and darkness, embodying the essence of black metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nuclear Alchemy — This opening track sets an aggressive tone with its blistering pace and intense instrumentation, encapsulating the album's primal energy from the outset.
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Furor Diabolicus — With its fiery riffs and unrelenting tempo, this track exemplifies Watain's ability to blend melody with aggression, making it a standout piece on the album.
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Antikrists mirakel — As the album's longest track, it explores complex song structures and intricate arrangements, showcasing the band's musical depth and lyrical themes of rebellion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's relentless energy and intricate musicianship define its strong presence in modern black metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first four tracks, creating an intense and aggressive atmosphere.
- Each track features complex guitar riffs layered over relentless drumming, contributing to a dense sound that rarely lets up.
- The final three tracks gradually introduce more melodic elements and varied tempos, providing a slight contrast to the earlier aggression.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless chaos and intensity
- dark atmosphere for late nights
- cathartic energy release
- pulsing rhythms for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of soft melodies
- prefer laid-back soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Trident Wolf Eclipse' was released in January 2018, Watain was already a renowned name in the black metal scene, having established their sound with previous albums like 'The Wild Hunt' in 2013. This album marked their first release after a significant touring period and showcased a return to their rawer roots, following the more melodic influences of its predecessor.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dissection· Marduk· Dark Funeral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nuclear Alchemy 3:08
- 2 Sacred Damnation 4:41
- 3 Teufelsreich 4:27
- 4 Furor Diabolicus 4:43
- 5 A Throne Below 4:09
- 6 Ultra (Pandemoniac) 4:01
- 7 Towards the Sanctuary 4:54
- 8 The Fire of Power 4:42
- 9 Antikrists mirakel 7:09
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