Death (EP)

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Released2000
Genre Blackened doom metal

Death is the fourth officially released album/EP by Finnish black metal band Thy Serpent. [1] It is the last heard of Thy Serpent since its release in 2000. It is also the first of their work to feature their current lineup, with Tomi Ullgren on lead, and the new drummer. It was recorded at a different studio than the three previous CDs.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Deathbearer"4:23
2."Wounds of Death"7:19
3."Sleep in Oblivion"5:33
4."Parasites"5:11

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References

  1. "Thy Serpent - Death". Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Retrieved 11 March 2023.