Awaking the Centuries
Haggard · 2000
37 min · 12 tracks · classical · death metal · symphonic metal
A grand fusion of orchestral arrangements and heavy metal elements that narrates a sweeping historical saga.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing transitions
- Context
- At the time of its release in 2000, Haggard was solidifying their unique blend of classical and death metal with 'Awaking the Centuries,' which followed their 1998 album 'And Thou Shalt Trust... The Seer.' This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more sophisticated orchestral approach and deeper thematic complexity.
- If you like
- classical, death metal, symphonic metal
Awaking the Centuries is an album by Haggard, released in 2000. A grand fusion of orchestral arrangements and heavy metal elements that narrates a sweeping historical saga. This album is notable for its ambitious storytelling through music, drawing on themes of history and mythology that resonate within the symphonic metal genre. It received positive critical acclaim for successfully integrating classical music with death metal elements, helping to further establish Haggard as a leading act in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Awaking the Centuries sound like?
A grand fusion of orchestral arrangements and heavy metal elements that narrates a sweeping historical saga. Rooted in classical and death metal.
What makes Awaking the Centuries by Haggard notable?
This album is notable for its ambitious storytelling through music, drawing on themes of history and mythology that resonate within the symphonic metal genre. It received positive critical acclaim for successfully integrating classical music with death metal elements, helping to further establish Haggard as a leading act in the genre. At the time of its release in 2000, Haggard was solidifying their unique blend of classical and death metal with 'Awaking the Centuries,' which followed their 1998 album 'And Thou Shalt Trust... The Seer.' This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more sophisticated orchestral approach and deeper thematic complexity.
Who is Awaking the Centuries for?
Awaking the Centuries works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing transitions.
How many songs are on Awaking the Centuries?
Awaking the Centuries has 12 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro: Rachmaninov: Choir 0:38
- 2 Intro: Pestilencia 1:54
- 3 Chapter I: Heavenly Damnation 2:59
- 4 Chapter II: The Final Victory Standout 3:36
- 5 Chapter II: Saltorella la Manuelina 0:57
- 6 Chapter III: Awaking the Centuries Standout 9:34
- 7 Chapter III: Statement zur Lage der Musica 1:19
- 8 Chapter IV: In a Fullmoon Procession 5:18
- 9 Chapter IV: Menuett 1:20
- 10 Chapter V: Prophecy Fulfilled / And the Dark Night Entered Standout 6:23
- 11 Chapter V: Courante 1:12
- 12 Chapter V: Rachmaninov: Choir 2:32
Release Date
February 7, 2000
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
37 min 42 sec
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