Released 30 years ago
Where Dead Angels Lie
Dissection · 1996
24 min · 6 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a somber atmosphere that captures the essence of existential despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Where Dead Angels Lie (album version) — This title track encapsulates the album's melancholic themes through its atmospheric instrumentation and poignant lyrical content, serving as a definitive statement of Dissection's sound.
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Elisabeth Bathori — With its blend of aggression and melody, this track exemplifies Dissection's ability to fuse brutal elements with haunting melodies, making it a standout in their catalog.
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Anti Christ — This song showcases a raw intensity and confrontational lyrics that reflect the band's thematic explorations of darkness and nihilism, enhancing the album's overall impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Melodic riffs and haunting melodies create a distinctive sound that captures existential themes effectively.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build-up with layered guitar harmonies that create a haunting atmosphere before transitioning into faster tempos.
- Each song incorporates melodic riffs that are interspersed with blast beats, maintaining a balance between aggression and melody throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- somber reflections on mortality
- brief yet impactful listening bursts
- haunting melodies for introspection
- dark themes with melodic undertones
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, energetic music
- seek lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Where Dead Angels Lie was Dissection's second studio album, following their influential debut, The Somberlain. This album solidified their reputation within the melodic black metal genre and showcased their evolving sound marked by intricate compositions and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Dark Tranquillity· In Flames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Dead Angels Lie (demo version) 6:11
- 2 Elisabeth Bathori 5:05
- 3 Anti Christ 2:45
- 4 Feathers Fell 0:52
- 5 Son of the Mourning 3:14
- 6 Where Dead Angels Lie (album version) 5:51
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