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In Requiem
Metal · 2007 · 13 tracks · 53m

In Requiem

A powerful return to heavier gothic doom, featuring crushing riffs and Nick Holmes' harsher vocals. Brooding, intense, and darkly melodic.

May 18, 2007 · The Circle Music

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In Requiem delivers a potent blend of gothic metal's melancholic grandeur with a renewed sense of aggression and metallic heft. The album is steeped in a brooding atmosphere, characterized by heavy, driving guitar riffs that often give way to intricate, mournful melodies. Nick Holmes' vocals are a standout, shifting between his signature baritone and a more raw, harsh delivery reminiscent of the band's earlier, heavier works. This dynamic vocal approach, coupled with dense, polished production by Rhys Fulber, creates an immersive soundscape that is both emotionally resonant and sonically impactful.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 53m
01
Never for the Damned
5:02
02
Ash & Debris
4:16
03
The Enemy
3:39
04
Praise Lamented Shade
4:03
05
Requiem
4:25
06
Unreachable
3:39
07
Prelude to Descent
4:12
08
Fallen Children
3:38
09
Beneath Black Skies
4:13
10
Sedative God
3:59
11
Your Own Reality
4:06
12
Missing
4:31
13
Silent in Heart
3:23
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden shift to Nick Holmes' aggressive, harsh vocals on 'The Enemy' after a melodic intro, marking a powerful return to form.
The crushing, mid-tempo riff breakdown in the album's title track, emphasizing its deep doom metal roots and weighty atmosphere.
The interplay between melodic lead guitar lines and driving rhythm guitars that creates a sense of melancholic grandeur and tension.
The powerful, almost anthemic chorus of a key track, combining heavy instrumentation with a soaring, yet dark, vocal melody.
Reviews

How does In Requiem sound next to the rest of Paradise Lost's catalogue?

Late Night+2.0σ

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