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The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates

Midnight Syndicate · 2008

58 min · 21 tracks · classical · electronic · gothic rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting orchestration, creating a cinematic journey through dark fantasy realms.

The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates is an album by Midnight Syndicate, released in 2008. Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting orchestration, creating a cinematic journey through dark fantasy realms. 'The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates' is significant for its contribution to the Halloween and haunted attraction scene, becoming a staple soundtrack for themed events. The album received critical acclaim within niche music circles and showcased Midnight Syndicate's unique ability to create immersive audio experiences that resonate with fans of horror and gothic themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates sound like?

Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting orchestration, creating a cinematic journey through dark fantasy realms. Rooted in classical and electronic.

What makes The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate notable?

'The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates' is significant for its contribution to the Halloween and haunted attraction scene, becoming a staple soundtrack for themed events. The album received critical acclaim within niche music circles and showcased Midnight Syndicate's unique ability to create immersive audio experiences that resonate with fans of horror and gothic themes. Released on January 1, 2008, 'The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates' is Midnight Syndicate's sixth studio album. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their reputation in the dark ambient genre, following the notable success of previous albums like 'The 13th Hour' (2005), which helped establish them as pioneers in atmospheric horror music.

How many songs are on The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates?

The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates has 21 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Tracklist

21 tracks·58:53

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

  • 1 Cathedral Ruins Standout 3:05
  • 2 Shadowed Grove 1:02
  • 3 Meeting of the Acolytes 3:22
  • 4 The Revenants Standout 3:25
  • 5 Called From Beyond 3:04
  • 6 Nightfall 3:40
  • 7 The Hunt 2:55
  • 8 Across the Chasm 1:17
  • 9 Cemetery Gates Standout 3:06
  • 10 Entering the Crypt 2:11
  • 11 Alchemist’s Chamber 2:47
  • 12 Tear of Osiris 1:56
  • 13 Forging the Scarab 3:24
  • 14 Shadows Descend 3:05
  • 15 Inside the Scarab 1:29
  • 16 Exodus 3:37
  • 17 Dark Legacy 3:37
  • 18 Lullaby 1:57
  • 19 Lost 3:56
  • 20 Not Your Saviour 3:09
  • 21 Theme to “The Dead Matter” (A.B.T. remix) 2:49

Release Date

January 1, 2008

Genre

gothic rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

58 min 53 sec