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Vengeance Descending

Nightrage · 2010

100 min · 26 tracks · melodic death metal

Melodic death metal melodies intertwine with aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric yet intense listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • atmospheric intensity for deep focus
  • introspective moments amid aggression
  • wave-like pacing for varied moods
  • extended tracks for immersive experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2010, Nightrage was establishing their sound in the melodic death metal scene following their previous album, 'A New Disease Is Born', released in 2009. 'Vengeance Descending' marked a continuation of their evolution, showcasing their blend of intricate guitar work and emotional depth while solidifying their presence in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Arch Enemy· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Tremor 3:17
  • 2 The Glow of the Setting Sun 4:09
  • 3 Hero 3:57
  • 4 Elusive Emotion 3:45
  • 5 Gloomy Daydreams 4:13
  • 6 Macabre Apparition 3:31
  • 7 In My Heart 3:19
  • 8 Ethereal 4:51
  • 9 Circle of Pain 4:21
  • 10 At the End of the Earth 4:34
  • 11 The Howls of the Wolves 1:41
  • 12 Gloomy Daydreams (extended demo version) 5:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Being Nothing 3:11
  • 2 Phantasma 3:32
  • 3 Poems 3:00
  • 4 Descent Into Chaos 3:05
  • 5 Frozen 4:04
  • 6 Drug 4:06
  • 7 Silent Solitude 3:33
  • 8 Omen 3:44
  • 9 Release 3:08
  • 10 Solus 3:00
  • 11 Jubilant Cry 4:46
  • 12 Reality Versus Truth 3:36
  • 13 Black Skies 4:27
  • 14 Gallant Deeds 5:30

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