Dark Empire

Trackimage Playbut Trackname Playbut Trackname
Eyes of Defiance 00:00 Tools
Humanity Dethroned 00:00 Tools
A Soul Divided 00:00 Tools
No Sign of Life 00:00 Tools
Distant Tides 00:00 Tools
The Forgotten Sin 00:00 Tools
Salvation Denied 00:00 Tools
Prelude 00:00 Tools
We Will Never Die 00:00 Tools
Faded Dreams 00:00 Tools
The Alchemist 00:00 Tools
Haunted 00:00 Tools
Possessed (We Are One) 00:00 Tools
Northern Sky 00:00 Tools
The Final Vision 00:00 Tools
Closure 00:00 Tools
A Plague in the Throne Room 00:00 Tools
Dreaming in Vengeance 00:00 Tools
The Crimson Portrait 00:00 Tools
Dark Seeds of Depravity 00:00 Tools
From Refuge to Ruin 00:00 Tools
Lest Ye Be Judged 00:00 Tools
What Men Call Hatred 00:00 Tools
Black Hearts Demise 00:00 Tools
The Cleansing Fires 00:00 Tools
Eternal Light [Bonus Track] 00:00 Tools
Eternal Light 00:00 Tools
The Human Race 00:00 Tools
Prelude/Haunted 00:00 Tools
Against The Storm Inside 00:00 Tools
Eternal Light (Bonus) 00:00 Tools
synx 00:00 Tools
Humanity Dethroned mix 2 00:00 Tools
Eternal Light (bonus track) 00:00 Tools
Here we are 00:00 Tools
One Touch to deep 00:00 Tools
Ich fang dich auf 00:00 Tools
Dance with me 00:00 Tools
Der Weg des Lebens 00:00 Tools
Die Zeit steht still 00:00 Tools
Geh nicht ins Dunkel 00:00 Tools
Verlorene Schlacht 00:00 Tools
Running Out Of Time 00:00 Tools
Und ich tanz 00:00 Tools
Angel 00:00 Tools
Wo ist Dein Gott 00:00 Tools
Prelude (haunted) 00:00 Tools
The Knife 00:00 Tools
My Body Burns Like Fire 00:00 Tools
Possessed 00:00 Tools
Träum mein kleiner Freund - Klaus B Remix 00:00 Tools
Aphix 00:00 Tools
Freemind 2003 00:00 Tools
Against The Storm Inside (Remix By Intent:Outtake) 00:00 Tools
The Knife (Genesis Cover) (Bonus Track) 00:00 Tools
Northern Sky (sample clip) 00:00 Tools
Possessed (We Are One) (Radio Edit) (Bonus Track) 00:00 Tools
The Knife (Genesis Cover) 00:00 Tools
Love is Changing 00:00 Tools
Und ich tanz (Single Edit) 00:00 Tools
01_A Plague in the Throne Room 00:00 Tools
Final Vision 00:00 Tools
Träum mein kleiner Freund 00:00 Tools
Und ich tanz (Maxi Edit) 00:00 Tools
05_From Refuge to Ruin 00:00 Tools
Endless Song Of Pain 00:00 Tools
Verräter 00:00 Tools
Dark Day 00:00 Tools
04_Dark Seeds of Depravity 00:00 Tools
The Forgoten Sin 00:00 Tools
Faded dream's 00:00 Tools
Träum mein kleiner Freund (Klaus B Remix) 00:00 Tools
Possessed (We Are One) (Radio Edit) 00:00 Tools
Ghost 00:00 Tools
Eyes of Defiance rough 00:00 Tools
Northern Sky (2006) 00:00 Tools
Humanity Dethroned rough 00:00 Tools
Toleranz 00:00 Tools
02_Dreaming in Vengeance 00:00 Tools
Und ich tanz (DJ Z.e.r.o. Remix) 00:00 Tools
03_The Crimson Portrait 00:00 Tools
At World's End 00:00 Tools
The Knife (Genesis) 00:00 Tools
Und ich tanz (DJ Thommy Extendet Remix) 00:00 Tools
  • 245,278
    plays
  • 12,599
    listners
  • 245278
    top track count

New Jersey's Dark Empire returns to the scene with their third release, From Refuge to Ruin. Fusing elements of extreme and classic metal, 70's prog rock, and poetic, meaningful lyrics, Dark Empire bring forth a tremendously successful amalgam that is both refreshingly unique as well as raw and aggressive. Dominating through the intricate songwriting are powerful new vocalist Brian Larkin (who replaces Jens Carlsson of Persuader and Savage Circus fame) and the commanding riffs of lead guitarist/main songwriter Matt Moliti, who also lends a chilling death vocal counterpoint to Larkin's leather-throated melodic lines. In addition to Moliti's elaborate guitar work and Larkin's attention-grabbing vocals, Dark Empire features the deep resonance of bassist Randy Knecht and the "Dave Lombardo-meets-Gavin Harrison" drumming of session player Matt Graff. Not being ones to repeat themselves, Dark Empire inject fresh new influences into their followup to 2008's Humanity Dethroned. Taking a cue from 70's prog masters such as Genesis and King Crimson, Dark Empire inventively utilize vintage Mellotron and Hammond Organ samples throughout the album, as well as delicate 12-string acoustic interludes and haunting, atmospheric melodies (coming to full fruition in the powerfully epic title track). This is not to undermine the push Dark Empire has also made in the heavier end of the dynamic spectrum, now utilizing seven-string guitars, crushing doom metal moments, and blistering death metal-inspired riffs. For older fans, these new elements serve to compliment, not overshadow, the band's thrashy progressive metal roots, and the 13-minute-plus dark and doomy album closer "The Cleansing Fires" serves as a musical culmination of the broadened range of styles found throughout. With pristine and powerful production from Jeremy Krull and artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, Firewind, Morbid Angel) along with fresh creative input and exceptional talent, Dark Empire will surely become the new cross-over favorite for any metal fan. www.facebook.com/darkempireband www.twitter.com/darkempireband www.reverbnation.com/darkempireband Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.