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Kataklysm - Shadows & Dust

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"Shadows & Dust" is the fifth studio album by Canadian death metal band Kataklysm, released in 2002 through Nuclear Blast Records. The record continues the band's shift toward melodic death metal, combining fast-paced drumming with heavy guitar riffs and growled vocals. It consists of ten tracks, including the title track and "Illuminati," serving as a follow-up to their 2001 album "Epic." The album caters to listeners of underground extreme metal and represents a significant period in the group's discography.

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Where does Shadows & Dust fall in Kataklysm's discography?

Shadows & Dust is Kataklysm's fifth studio album and was released by Nuclear Blast in 2002. It followed The Prophecy (Stigmata of the Immaculate) and preceded Serenity in Fire.

Which Kataklysm songs are on Shadows & Dust?

The album opens with In Shadows & Dust and includes Illuminati, Chronicles of the Damned, and Face the Face of War. The title combines the words from its opening track rather than naming a separate title song.

Is Shadows & Dust a good example of Kataklysm's Northern Hyperblast sound?

Yes, it features the fast blast-beat attack associated with the band's self-described Northern Hyperblast style while placing strong emphasis on melodic guitar lines. Maurizio Iacono handles vocals and Jean-François Dagenais supplies guitars.

How does Shadows & Dust relate musically to Serenity in Fire?

Shadows & Dust established the polished melodic-death-metal direction that continued on 2004's Serenity in Fire. The later record is generally more relentless, while Shadows & Dust balances rapid passages with clearly defined hooks and slower sections.

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