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In Cauda Venenum

Opeth · 2019

132 min · 19 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock

A lush tapestry of progressive metal intricacies interwoven with haunting melodies and rich lyrical depth.

In Cauda Venenum is an album by Opeth, released in 2019. A lush tapestry of progressive metal intricacies interwoven with haunting melodies and rich lyrical depth. This album received widespread acclaim from critics, debuting at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart and garnering nominations for several awards, including a Grammy nod in Sweden. It is hailed for its ambitious songwriting and production quality, influencing the progressive metal scene and attracting new listeners. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does In Cauda Venenum sound like?

A lush tapestry of progressive metal intricacies interwoven with haunting melodies and rich lyrical depth. Rooted in death metal and progressive metal.

What makes In Cauda Venenum by Opeth notable?

This album received widespread acclaim from critics, debuting at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart and garnering nominations for several awards, including a Grammy nod in Sweden. It is hailed for its ambitious songwriting and production quality, influencing the progressive metal scene and attracting new listeners. In Cauda Venenum marks Opeth's thirteenth studio album and their first fully bilingual release, showcasing their evolution from death metal roots to a more progressive rock-oriented sound. Released on September 27, 2019, it follows the critically acclaimed Sorceress from 2016, further solidifying their unique place in modern metal.

How many songs are on In Cauda Venenum?

In Cauda Venenum has 19 tracks, running approximately 132 minutes.

Tracklist

19 tracks·132:20

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

Disc 1

  • 2 Svekets prins Standout 6:36
  • 3 Hjärtat vet vad handen gör Standout 8:29
  • 4 De närmast sörjande 7:10
  • 5 Minnets yta 6:34
  • 6 Charlatan 5:29
  • 7 Ingen sanning är allas 7:21
  • 8 Banemannen 6:43
  • 9 Kontinuerlig drift 7:23
  • 10 Allting tar slut 8:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Garden of Earthly Delights Standout 3:28
  • 2 Dignity 6:36
  • 3 Heart in Hand 8:30
  • 4 Next of Kin 7:10
  • 5 Lovelorn Crime 6:34
  • 6 Charlatan 5:29
  • 7 Universal Truth 7:30
  • 8 The Garroter 6:45
  • 9 Continuum 7:22
  • 10 All Things Will Pass 8:33

Release Date

September 27, 2019

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

132 min 20 sec