Zero Nexus
Shade Empire · 2008
44 min · 9 tracks · symphonic black metal
A darkly atmospheric blend of symphonic elements and relentless black metal aggression unfolds across intricate musical landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood Colours the White — This track features an intense interplay between orchestral elements and ferocious guitar work, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.
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Harvesters of Death — With its relentless pace and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies Shade Empire's signature sound, balancing fury with intricate sonic details.
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Victory — The album's closing epic, this nearly ten-minute track encapsulates the band's thematic ambition and musical complexity, culminating in a powerful finale.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends symphonic elements with black metal aggression, showcasing strong arrangements and dynamic contrasts.
What we noticed
- Each song typically alternates between aggressive black metal sections and symphonic interludes, creating a dynamic contrast throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements that enhance the epic quality of the music, particularly in climactic moments.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental passage that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of tension.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Flesh Relinquished
A stark contrast emerges as the lyrics shift from graphic imagery of decay to a poignant reflection on mortality.
This juxtaposition not only heightens the emotional impact but also showcases the band's literary depth by merging brutal themes with introspective contemplation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 9in1 4:38
- 2 Adam & Eve 4:21
- 3 Blood Colours the White 4:15
- 4 Flesh Relinquished 4:49
- 5 Harvesters of Death 3:59
- 6 Serpent-Angel 4:32
- 7 Whisper From the Depths 4:22
- 8 Ecstacy of Black Light 4:11
- 9 Victory 9:32
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