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And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer

Haggard · 1997

41 min · 8 tracks · classical · death metal · symphonic metal

Orchestral arrangements entwined with heavy guitar riffs create a hauntingly rich tapestry of sound.

And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer is an album by Haggard, released in 1997. Orchestral arrangements entwined with heavy guitar riffs create a hauntingly rich tapestry of sound. The album is significant for its ambitious integration of orchestral elements with metal, contributing to the rise of symphonic metal as a genre. It received positive critical reception and helped Haggard gain recognition in Europe, influencing subsequent acts exploring similar fusions of styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer sound like?

Orchestral arrangements entwined with heavy guitar riffs create a hauntingly rich tapestry of sound. Rooted in classical and death metal.

What makes And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer by Haggard notable?

The album is significant for its ambitious integration of orchestral elements with metal, contributing to the rise of symphonic metal as a genre. It received positive critical reception and helped Haggard gain recognition in Europe, influencing subsequent acts exploring similar fusions of styles. Released on October 15, 1997, 'And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer' was Haggard's debut full-length album, following their earlier EP 'Demo 1995'. At this point, the band was establishing its unique blend of classical music and death metal, carving a niche within the emerging symphonic metal scene.

How many songs are on And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer?

And Thou Shalt Trust... the Seer has 8 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·41:28

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chapter I: The Day as Heaven Wept Standout 5:46
  • 2 Chapter II: Origin of a Crystal Soul 5:55
  • 3 Chapter II: Requiem in D minor 2:08
  • 4 Chapter III: In a Pale Moon’s Shadow Standout 9:38
  • 5 Chapter III: Cantus Firmus in A minor 2:32
  • 6 Chapter IV: De la Morte Noire Standout 8:02
  • 7 Chapter V: Lost (Robin’s Song) 4:25
  • 8 Outro: A Midnight Gathering 2:59

Release Date

October 15, 1997

Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

41 min 28 sec