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Dark Ages

Soulfly · 2005

78 min · 18 tracks · thrash metal ยท groove metal

A visceral blend of aggressive grooves and tribal rhythms enveloped in a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere.

Dark Ages is an album by Soulfly, released in 2005. A visceral blend of aggressive grooves and tribal rhythms enveloped in a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere. 'Dark Ages' received positive reviews for its intense sound and lyrical depth, charting on the Billboard 200 and further establishing Soulfly's place in the metal scene. The album's exploration of themes like war and spirituality resonates with listeners, making it an influential work within groove metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dark Ages sound like?

A visceral blend of aggressive grooves and tribal rhythms enveloped in a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere. Rooted in thrash metal and groove metal.

What makes Dark Ages by Soulfly notable?

'Dark Ages' received positive reviews for its intense sound and lyrical depth, charting on the Billboard 200 and further establishing Soulfly's place in the metal scene. The album's exploration of themes like war and spirituality resonates with listeners, making it an influential work within groove metal. Released in 2005, 'Dark Ages' is Soulfly's fifth studio album, following their 2002 release 'Prophecy'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that fused metal with world music influences, while frontman Max Cavalera continued to explore personal and political themes after his departure from Sepultura.

How many songs are on Dark Ages?

Dark Ages has 18 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·78:38

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Dark Ages 0:48
  • 2 Babylon Standout 3:53
  • 3 I and I 3:15
  • 4 Carved Inside 3:35
  • 5 Arise Again 4:10
  • 6 Molotov 1:57
  • 7 Frontlines 4:34
  • 8 Innerspirit 5:15
  • 9 Corrosion Creeps 4:26
  • 10 Riotstarter Standout 5:00
  • 11 Bleak 4:56
  • 12 (The) March 1:18
  • 13 Fuel the Hate Standout 4:12
  • 14 Staystrong 8:13
  • 15 Soulfly V 10:53
  • 16 Salmo-91 4:23
  • 17 Prophecy (live) 3:27
  • 18 Seek 'n' Strike (live) 4:14

Release Date

January 1, 2005

Genre

groove metal, thrash metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

78 min 38 sec