Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
While many albums have been dubbed "rock operas," few, if any, of them feel as operatic as Labyrinth, the third album from Italian technical death metal maniacs Fleshgod Apocalypse. Merging the furious brutality of death metal with the elegance of classical and opera, the album weaves a tale about the mythical labyrinth of Knossos. The juxtaposition of punishing guitar riffs and relentless blastbeats with full symphonic arrangements and soaring operatic vocals is fascinating in the way it highlights the inherent differences and similarities the two genres have. While classical fans might balk at the savagery of Fleshgod Apocalypse's sound, the album has a dazzling technicality that's easy to appreciate. Conversely, metal enthusiasts will enjoy getting swept up in the epicness the classical elements bring to the table. Whichever side you might fall on, Labyrinth is a solidly written and brilliantly executed album that makes a wonderful spectacle out of a rather unlikely pairing.
© Gregory Heaney /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From £10.83/month
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Paolo Rossi, Lyricist - Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Francesco Ferrini, Composer - Francesco Paoli, Composer - Tommaso Riccardi, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2015 Nuclear Blast GmbH
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Paolo Rossi, Lyricist - Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Francesco Ferrini, Composer - Francesco Paoli, Composer - Tommaso Riccardi, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2015 Nuclear Blast GmbH
Paolo Rossi, Lyricist - Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Francesco Ferrini, Composer - Francesco Paoli, Composer - Tommaso Riccardi, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2016 Nuclear Blast
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Paolo Rossi, Lyricist - Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Francesco Ferrini, Composer - Francesco Paoli, Composer - Tommaso Riccardi, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2016 Nuclear Blast
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Artist, MainArtist - Prophecies Publishing, MusicPublisher - Paoli, Francesco / Ferrini, Francesco, Composer - Riccardi, Tommaso / Rossi, Paolo, Lyricist
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast
Album review
While many albums have been dubbed "rock operas," few, if any, of them feel as operatic as Labyrinth, the third album from Italian technical death metal maniacs Fleshgod Apocalypse. Merging the furious brutality of death metal with the elegance of classical and opera, the album weaves a tale about the mythical labyrinth of Knossos. The juxtaposition of punishing guitar riffs and relentless blastbeats with full symphonic arrangements and soaring operatic vocals is fascinating in the way it highlights the inherent differences and similarities the two genres have. While classical fans might balk at the savagery of Fleshgod Apocalypse's sound, the album has a dazzling technicality that's easy to appreciate. Conversely, metal enthusiasts will enjoy getting swept up in the epicness the classical elements bring to the table. Whichever side you might fall on, Labyrinth is a solidly written and brilliantly executed album that makes a wonderful spectacle out of a rather unlikely pairing.
© Gregory Heaney /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:24
- Main artists: Fleshgod Apocalypse
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
- Genre: Metal
2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH 2013 Nuclear Blast GmbH
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.