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Waiting For The End To Come

Kataklysm · 2013

45 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural growls, embodying despair and aggression.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 33 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing the band's sustained relevance in the death metal scene. 'Waiting For The End To Come' received positive reviews from critics, reinforcing Kataklysm's position as pioneers in the genre and influencing newer bands with its blend of melody and aggression.
Career context
In 2013, Kataklysm was nearing the end of their two-decade career, with 'Waiting For The End To Come' marking their twelfth studio album. This release followed their 2010 album 'Heaven's Venom' and demonstrated a continued evolution in their sound while maintaining their signature brutality.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fire 5:27
  • 2 If I Was God... I'd Burn It All Standout 4:38
  • 3 Like Animals 3:27
  • 4 Kill the Elite Standout 4:17
  • 5 Under Lawless Skies 3:29
  • 6 Dead & Buried 3:12
  • 7 The Darkest Days of Slumber 3:52
  • 8 Real Blood, Real Scars Standout 4:32
  • 9 The Promise 4:28
  • 10 Empire of Dirt 3:46
  • 11 Elevate 3:56

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