Wizard Bloody Wizard
Electric Wizard · 2017
43 min · 6 tracks · doom metal
A heavy, psychedelic descent into doom, characterized by murky riffs and haunting atmospheres that evoke a sense of impending dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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See You in Hell — This opener sets the tone with blistering riffs and a relentless pace, embodying the themes of despair and darkness that permeate the album.
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Hear the Sirens Scream… — With its lengthy structure and atmospheric depth, this track showcases Electric Wizard's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with haunting lyrical imagery.
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Mourning of the Magicians — The closing track is an epic journey that encapsulates the album's darker themes while demonstrating the band's mastery of progressive doom compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's heavy riffs and atmospheric depth create a compelling doom metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely deviates from a slow, heavy pace, creating a hypnotic effect throughout.
- Each track employs layered guitar riffs that build upon one another, often leading to extended instrumental sections.
- Vocals are delivered in a haunting style, often buried in the mix, which enhances the overall atmosphere of dread and psychedelia.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting atmospheres that linger
- heavy riffs for deep immersion
- slow, deliberate pacing throughout
- dread-filled soundscapes to explore
Maybe skip if you
- seek upbeat and fast tempos
- want concise, punchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 17, 2017, Wizard Bloody Wizard marked Electric Wizard's first studio album in nearly five years following their 2014 release, Time to Die. This album represents a return to their signature sound after a period of lineup changes and evolving musical direction within the doom metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleep· Boris· Witchfinder General
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 See You in Hell 6:41
- 2 Necromania 6:16
- 3 Hear the Sirens Scream… 8:47
- 4 The Reaper 3:17
- 5 Wicked Caresses (and Obscene Kisses) 6:45
- 6 Mourning of the Magicians 11:18
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