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We Are the Apocalypse

Dark Funeral · 2022

43 min · 9 tracks · black metal

A relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and furious drumming underscores haunting, diabolical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • dark themes for intense moods
  • mid-tempo progression encourages immersion
  • relentless energy for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light-hearted, upbeat sounds
  • seek quick, instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
We Are the Apocalypse marks Dark Funeral's sixth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their previous effort, Where Shadows Forever Reign. By this time, the band had solidified its status in the black metal genre while welcoming new guitarist, Victor Brandt, who brought fresh energy to their sound. This album represents a continuation of their dark thematic exploration paired with intense musicality.
Stylistic neighbors
Marduk· Immortal· Behemoth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nightfall 5:13
  • 2 Let the Devil In 4:40
  • 3 When Our Vengeance Is Done 4:20
  • 4 Nosferatu 4:41
  • 5 When I’m Gone 5:46
  • 6 Beyond the Grave 5:08
  • 7 A Beast to Praise 4:49
  • 8 Leviathan 4:34
  • 9 We Are the Apocalypse 4:33

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