Weaver of Forgotten cover

Released 16 years ago this November

Weaver of Forgotten

Dark Lunacy · 2010

45 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal

A haunting blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements that envelops listeners in a dark, atmospheric soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Archangel'sk — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of heavy riffs with orchestral arrangements, creating a powerful atmosphere that draws listeners into its narrative.
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    Curtains — With its dynamic shifts between aggression and melody, this song highlights the band's ability to balance technicality with emotive storytelling.
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    Snow — The orchestral elements combined with haunting vocals in this track reveal the album's thematic exploration of loss and memory, making it a standout moment.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic death metal with symphonic elements, showcasing intricate compositions and a cohesive atmosphere.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a symphonic intro that sets a dark tone, followed by heavy guitar riffs that dominate the first half.
  • Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements interspersed with growled vocals, creating a contrast between melody and aggression.
  • The last three tracks slow down significantly, incorporating clean vocals and atmospheric elements that provide a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Epitaph 0:38
  • 2 Archangel'sk 5:27
  • 3 Curtains 5:56
  • 4 Epiclesis 5:55
  • 5 Masquerade 5:46
  • 6 Afraid 0:54
  • 7 Mood 4:47
  • 8 Sybir 4:54
  • 9 Snow 5:33
  • 10 Forgotten 5:52
  • 11 Weaver 0:17

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