Septicflesh - The Great Mass
| Release date: | 18 April 2011 |
| Style: | Extreme symphonic metal |
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Disc I
01. The Vampire From Nazareth
02. A Great Mass Of Death
03. Pyramid God
04. Five-Pointed Star
05. Oceans Of Grey
06. The Undead Keep Dreaming
07. Rising
08. Apocalypse
09. Mad Architect
10. Therianthropy
Disc II [Limited edition] [DVD]
01. Making Of?
1 - We Offer The Sun
2 - Writing The Apocalypse
3 - A Concerto Of Sadness
4 - I Am The Destroyer Of Life
02. The Great Mass 5.1
1 - The Vampire From Nazareth
2 - A Great Mass Of Death
3 - Pyramid God
4 - Five-Pointed Star
5 - Oceans Of Grey
6 - The Undead Keep Dreaming
7 - Rising
8 - Apocalypse
9 - Mad Architect
10 - Therianthropy
The Best Symphonic Metal Album Of 2011
Top 20 albums of 2011: 2
01. The Vampire From Nazareth
02. A Great Mass Of Death
03. Pyramid God
04. Five-Pointed Star
05. Oceans Of Grey
06. The Undead Keep Dreaming
07. Rising
08. Apocalypse
09. Mad Architect
10. Therianthropy
Disc II [Limited edition] [DVD]
01. Making Of?
1 - We Offer The Sun
2 - Writing The Apocalypse
3 - A Concerto Of Sadness
4 - I Am The Destroyer Of Life
02. The Great Mass 5.1
1 - The Vampire From Nazareth
2 - A Great Mass Of Death
3 - Pyramid God
4 - Five-Pointed Star
5 - Oceans Of Grey
6 - The Undead Keep Dreaming
7 - Rising
8 - Apocalypse
9 - Mad Architect
10 - Therianthropy
The Best Symphonic Metal Album Of 2011
Top 20 albums of 2011: 2
Review
Lyrics Available in the following formats:
- CD + Blu-ray digipak
- Collector's book, including 2 CDs + Blu-ray 12" gatefold LP
- CD jewel case
- Digital download
Recorded at Devasoundz Studios, Athens.
Produced by Peter Tägtgren.
Rating:
9.0
9.0
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Rating: 9.0 |
According to Orthodox Easter, Christ will be resurrected by the end of this specific week, springtime unfolds its wings in a shy way, slowly but steadily, the flowers bloom, the butterflies dance and "The Vampire From Nazareth" is about to be awakened. Well, my dear friends, this is the most appropriate moment of the year for a new Septicflesh album. Read more ›› |
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071  |
Please learn proper English before you start fulminating.
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071 |
Written by [user id=4365] on 27.01.2012 at 15:01 Hahahaha.
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996
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| Stotty Posts: 9 |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.01.2012 at 14:59 excuse me? oh, poke fun because i have made a point that, most likely has hit a little bit close to home? who cares. oh and iam english, northen and will use the english language as i see fit 
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| RottingDeathHead kingnothing_92@yahoo.com Posts: 212  |
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| The Norseman Posts: 78  |
Never really been much into this type of metal but I tried this album to understand what is so special about it and I have to say that I love it, and people who like this style probably love this album even more so yeah... the hype is correct.
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| Sonic MrSumo Posts: 449  |
Funniest album thread I've read...thanks for the entertainment. Having just finished my first listen, I can say I really enjoyed this.
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306  |
Written by [user id=127889] on 03.05.2012 at 11:41 Just because something's new doesn't mean it's inherently good.
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| Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2390  |
It ain't even the first band do make symphonic + DM.... Not bad, but too bland. Like static, very plastic feeling... a thing I ain't a fan of.
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| serega25 Posts: 168  |
As always, greeks gave us almost perfect metal album... Horns Up!  All hail the Followers Of the Dreamlord!
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| Alex F Posts: 3519  |
I thought i'd give this a whirl after it being a long time since i last listened to it... bored to tears
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311  |
Written by Alex F on 18.08.2012 at 21:56 You comment made me notice how much the Top 20 of 2011 has changed since fanboys are not monitoring daily that their favourite band stays at the top of the ranking.
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| Creativinity Posts: 79  |
Stupid people are stupid. Everywhere I go, metal artists have fans that complain, "This band is so underrated, people don't know what music and true talent is." Then when a band finally gets the attention it deserves, those same fans complain, "This band is so overrated, they sold out." Stupid people are stupid.
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As a huge Symphonic Metal fan, I couldn't miss this album... I usually like the softer side of the genre (like Epica, Nightwish), but after the big hype, I had to give it a try. I didn't like it first, thought all songs sound the same, are too short, and the clean vocals suck. But after a few spins I strated to appreciate it, and now it's one of my favourites. Have to check out their earlier work too. Sometimes the hype is deserved 
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| LeKiwi High Fist Prog Posts: 4099  |
Where are the epic melodies as found in their previous album. Beautiful tracks like Anubis, Sunlight/Moonlight, Sangreal....This album relies too heavily on the symphonic elements and vicious drumming to achieve something atmospheric. Although their signature sound remains, I can hardly tell the tracks apart after a spin or two. A few tracks (namely Rising and Apocalypse) prove an exception, but remain mediocre best  Edit: liking this a lot more after repeated listens...still not up to par with Communion...
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| mz Posts: 4824  |
I actually like this more than Communion. The biggest problem with this album are clean vocals. Also, some parts of Therianthropy are cheesy and annoying as hell.
---- Giving my ears a rest from music.
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| Himedal Posts: 162  |
I couldn't enjoy this album very much but it doesn't mean the album is not good. one of the best in its kind. just not my taste.
---- What goes by is life to be taken The doom calls upon the forsaken
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| BloodJuNkie Of Egypt Posts: 647  |
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| Growing Posts: 90  |
One of the most over-rated albums in recent metal history. Honestly, the symphonic parts are the best thing about it and they seem to cover the lack of interesting riffs and ideas.
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| Nick Carter Posts: 257  |
I'm definetely not a fan of Septicflesh, but this has something really interesting.
---- #MetalIsForEveryone
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| nonZero Posts: 1332  |
The vocal sound that comes in at 3:24 in 'The Vampire From Nazareth' sounds a lot like John Haughm of Agalloch. Anyone else hear it?
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| 24emd Theory Snob Posts: 1076  |
I listened to this recently and just remember being extremely bored. Symphonic death has so much potential, so why do all the bands seem to miss? I'll be checking out Communion soon to see if it's any better.
---- "I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2 "Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend Best 2024 Albums
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| LordFezzington Lost To Apathy Posts: 398  |
Written by 24emd on 19.12.2023 at 07:22 This album may be boring - and it assuredly is - but the comment thread still brings me pleasure over a decade later  I think there are very few bands who manage to get both the symphonic and metal parts right. The symphonic stuff here is decent, but I still maintain there are basically no interesting riffs on this album.
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