What is the best Leviathan album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Scar Sighted" (2015). It's the most representative of what makes Leviathan worth hearing.

How many albums does Leviathan have?

Leviathan has 29 releases in their discography, including 25 albums and 4 EPs.

Leviathan

Q: Who is Leviathan for?

If you're into black metal and dark ambient, Leviathan is worth your time. The music is characterized by dense layers of gritty guitar work intertwined with cavernous ambient passages that shift between tension and release.

The music is characterized by dense layers of gritty guitar work intertwined with cavernous ambient passages that shift between tension and release.

black metal · dark ambient

United States Est. 1998

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The album

Scar Sighted (2015)

Offers a cohesive experience that blends black metal intensity with ambient textures, representing Leviathan's signature sound well.

The song

“The Smoke of Many Fires”

Features an immediate hook and showcases the artist's style, making it an engaging introduction for new listeners.

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Scar Sighted

2015

Features an immediate hook and showcases the artist's style, making it an engaging introduction for new listeners.

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About Leviathan

Leviathan matters as a pivotal force in the evolution of black metal, instilling a sense of raw emotional intensity and existential dread that resonates beyond the confines of its genre.

The project has carved out a space where personal anguish meets cosmic horror, inviting listeners to engage with themes of isolation and despair in ways that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. This ability to evoke powerful feelings has made Leviathan a touchstone for those seeking authenticity and depth within the often theatrical landscape of metal. The artist's approach leans heavily on atmosphere, often merging driving riffs with haunting ambient textures to create expansive soundscapes that envelop the listener. This layered production allows for subtle shifts in dynamics, pulling from dark ambient influences to enhance the emotional weight of each composition. By balancing aggression with introspection, Leviathan introduces a complexity that encourages repeated engagement, revealing new nuances upon each listen. Lyrically, Leviathan frequently explores themes of alienation, existential contemplation, and the darker aspects of human experience, often employing a voice steeped in sincerity while weaving impressionistic imagery. The storytelling tends to eschew straightforward narratives in favor of evocative scenes that provoke thought and feeling, fostering an immersive listening experience that invites reflection on one’s own struggles and fears.

25 studio albums· 29 total releases· 2 decades· United States