“Thorns of Crimson Death” is the final, epic track on Dissection‘s 1995 album Storm of the Light’s Bane. It is a melodic black/death metal song characterized by haunting melodies, somber atmosphere, and lyrical themes exploring undead spirits, haunting landscapes, and the enduring, painful memory of past battles and tragedy.
Sub-Genre: Melodic Black Metal
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Wild Autumn Wind
Caladan Brood is a Utah-based atmospheric/epic black metal duo formed in 2008, known for their 2013 debut album, Echoes of Battle. Heavily inspired by Summoning, they create fantasy-themed,, melodic black metal with orchestral keyboards, mid-tempo riffs, and clean, choir-like vocals.
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A Witch is Born
Gehenna is a seminal Norwegian black metal band formed in Stavanger in 1993, known for a darker, more melodic, and symphonic sound compared to their peers. Often featuring slower, atmospheric, and mid-tempo compositions, they are a key act in the early Norwegian scene, producing notable albums like First Spell and Malice.
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Sacrifice of Vengeance
Old Man’s Child, led by Dimmu Borgir’s Galder, is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band, and In Defiance of Existence (2003) is their acclaimed fifth album, showcasing fast, melodic black/death metal with aggressive riffs, blast beats (courtesy of Nicholas Barker), prominent keyboards for atmosphere, and stellar solos, blending raw aggression with polished production for a powerful, melodic sound.
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Where Dead Angels Lie
Storm of the Light’s Bane is Dissection’s landmark 1995 album, defining melodic black metal by fusing its dark atmosphere with aggressive, memorable melodies from melodic death metal and classic heavy metal, creating an epic, haunting sound praised for its intricate guitar work, powerful drumming, and themes of death, solidifying its status as a classic in extreme metal. Said by many this is one of the greatest black metal albums in all history