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Wearing a Martyr's Crown

Nightrage · 2009

56 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal

Relentless melodic death metal infused with haunting melodies and aggressive riffs that capture a sense of despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo intensity
  • haunting melodies with aggression
  • relentless emotional exploration
  • immersive listening in order
  • cathartic release through despair

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
  • skip if seeking lighthearted themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Wearing a Martyr's Crown' marked Nightrage's fourth studio album and showcased their continued evolution within the melodic death metal scene. This album followed 'Descent into Chaos' (2005) and featured new vocalist Jimmie Strimell, solidifying their lineup and sound as they sought to re-establish their presence after lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
Arch Enemy· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shed the Blood 4:13
  • 2 Collision of Fate 5:13
  • 3 A Grim Struggle 5:03
  • 4 Wearing a Martyr's Crown 4:30
  • 5 Among Wolves 4:29
  • 6 Abandon 4:30
  • 7 Futile Tears 5:18
  • 8 Wounded Angels 4:00
  • 9 Mocking Modesty 4:29
  • 10 Failure of All Human Emotions 4:36
  • 11 Sting of Remorse 5:21
  • 12 Failure of All Human Emotions (demo version) 4:38

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