Licht
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter · 2008
66 min · 17 tracks · death metal · power metal · melodic death metal
An explosive fusion of heavy riffs, orchestral elements, and poetic lyrics that challenge societal norms.
Licht is an album by Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, released in 2008. An explosive fusion of heavy riffs, orchestral elements, and poetic lyrics that challenge societal norms. 'Licht' received positive critical reception, praised for its ambitious musicality and thematic depth. It solidified Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's status within the metal community, influencing subsequent German metal bands with its eclectic style and philosophical lyrics, contributing to the growth of the Neue Deutsche Härte genre during the late 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Licht sound like?
An explosive fusion of heavy riffs, orchestral elements, and poetic lyrics that challenge societal norms. Rooted in death metal and power metal.
What makes Licht by Die Apokalyptischen Reiter notable?
'Licht' received positive critical reception, praised for its ambitious musicality and thematic depth. It solidified Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's status within the metal community, influencing subsequent German metal bands with its eclectic style and philosophical lyrics, contributing to the growth of the Neue Deutsche Härte genre during the late 2000s. By the time 'Licht' was released in 2008, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter had already established themselves as a prominent force in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene. This album marked their sixth studio release and followed their critically acclaimed album 'Riders on the Storm' (2006), showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth while maintaining their signature blend of genres.
How many songs are on Licht?
Licht has 17 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Es wird schlimmer Standout 4:12
- 2 Auf die Liebe Standout 3:14
- 3 Wir sind das Licht Standout 3:07
- 4 Nach der Ebbe 3:38
- 5 Adrenalin 3:47
- 6 Der Elende 5:36
- 7 Heut’ ist der Tag 2:50
- 8 Wir hoffen 3:58
- 9 Der Weg 3:35
- 10 Ein Lichtlein 4:29
- 11 Auferstehen soll in Herrlichkeit 4:41
- 12 Ich suche 4:20
- 13 Adrenalin (Monstermix) 2:56
- 14 Wir sind das Licht Standout 3:30
- 15 Es wird schlimmer Standout 4:35
- 16 Der Weg 3:56
- 17 Nach der Ebbe 3:36
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
66 min 0 sec
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