Zeal & Ardor
Zeal & Ardor · 2022
44 min · 14 tracks · black metal · spirituals
A haunting blend of black metal and African American spirituals that evokes both despair and resilience.
Zeal & Ardor is an album by Zeal & Ardor, released in 2022. A haunting blend of black metal and African American spirituals that evokes both despair and resilience. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart, reflecting its strong reception within the genre. Critics praised it for pushing boundaries in metal by incorporating elements of spirituals, which contributed significantly to discussions about cultural representation in heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Zeal & Ardor sound like?
A haunting blend of black metal and African American spirituals that evokes both despair and resilience. Rooted in black metal and spirituals.
What makes Zeal & Ardor by Zeal & Ardor notable?
The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart, reflecting its strong reception within the genre. Critics praised it for pushing boundaries in metal by incorporating elements of spirituals, which contributed significantly to discussions about cultural representation in heavy music. Released on February 11, 2022, 'Zeal & Ardor' marks the third studio album for Zeal & Ardor, following their critically acclaimed 'Stranger Fruit' in 2018. The band continued to evolve their unique fusion of genres, further solidifying their identity within the heavy music scene while exploring deeper themes of spirituality and identity.
How many songs are on Zeal & Ardor?
Zeal & Ardor has 14 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Zeal & Ardor 1:58
- 2 Run Standout 3:17
- 3 Death to the Holy 3:08
- 4 Emersion 3:35
- 5 Golden Liar Standout 3:44
- 6 Erase 4:02
- 7 Bow 2:14
- 8 Feed the Machine 2:39
- 9 I Caught You 4:07
- 10 Church Burns Standout 3:04
- 11 Götterdämmerung 3:03
- 12 Hold Your Head Low 4:43
- 13 J‐M‐B 1:54
- 14 A‐H‐I‐L 2:36
Release Date
February 11, 2022
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 4 sec
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