Darkest Hour

darkest hour

Track Listings
1. The First Thing To Go
2. Unscathed
3. One Too Many Mornings
4. Unlucky Ghost
5. White Noise
6. Cenotaph
7. Your Beauty, The Sunrise
8. Under the Wire
9. All That Remains

Editorial Reviews
misc.
reviews in pitchfork, delusions of adequacy, many more

Product Description
the 4th album from the portland OR band slackjaw

Darkest Hour,Slackjaw,No Karma,Rock/Pop

Darkest Hour
Deliver Us
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Really Amazing!
  • AMAZING BAND!
  • ....
 Deliver Us
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Victory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QUUE6E
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Doomsayer (The Beginning of the Exit)
  2. Sanctuary
  3. Demon(s)
  4. Ethereal Drain
  5. Paradox with Flies
  6. Light at the Edge of the World
  7. Stand and Receive Your Judgement
  8. Tunguska
  9. Fire in the Skies
  10. Full Imperial Collapse
  11. Deliver Us

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Really Amazing!.......2007-07-11

I really don't like alot of metal type music. there are however exceptions like In Flames and Darkest Hour. This new album is everything that I was hoping for. It is a clear progression from Undoing Ruin (which I loved). Everything they have done is a progression. I love the solos the very most (very melodic). I don't think that John Henry's voice sounds like the idiot from sun 41, I think it is a nice touch. something different.

5 out of 5 stars AMAZING BAND!.......2007-07-10

This album is probably the best thing Darkest hour has ever put out, i mean the other review explains everything wrong with metalheads....so you want DH to still play there older sound? IMO that was alot more boring then this....They've added so much more now, you can really see the progression...Just Amazing Melodies, Leads/Solos, drum sound is alot better...And John's vocals sound stronger and more angry then ever....he reminds me of Stanne(DT) at times....

If you want a good American Metal band Strongly Influenced by the Melodic Death Metal kings such as..In Flames, Dark Tranquillity and At the Gates, I highly recommend this album. 5 STARS!

Up there with new Symphony X as album of the year for me.

3 out of 5 stars ...........2007-07-10

First, if yer a fan of older Darkest Hour (pre-Undoing Ruin) than this album is not for you. But if you are a fan of Undoing Ruin then I am sure you will love this.. this... garbage.

I feel as though this album is so watered down and boring compared to any of their other material. The biggest change someone will notice is J. Henry's vocals. He is using more clean vocals like he did on a few tracks on Undoing Ruin. my only problem with this is that it sounds like the singer of Sum 41, and that's very bad.

The solos have improved while the actual guitar work itself is boring and nothing too exciting.

Best tracks: An Ethereal Drain, Stand And Receive Your Judgement, Deliver Us.

Don't throw away yer money, just download the album.

For new fans who have only heard Demons and were like "zomgzzz soo br00tal!!!11!!11" dont waste yer time. Go pick up Mark of The Judas and Hidden Hands Of A Sadist Nation instead.
Undoing Ruin
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sissy gothencore
  • Easily one of the best metal albums of 2005
  • The perfect band for the metalcore/hardcore genre.
  • Ok album, WAY overhyped.
  • Darkest Hour's finest (hour)
 Undoing Ruin
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Victory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Miasma
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ASIN: B0009OUAIE
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

  1. With a Thousand Words to Say But One
  2. Convalescence
  3. This Will Outlive Us
  4. Sound The Surrender
  5. Pathos
  6. Low
  7. Ethos
  8. District Divided
  9. These Fevered Times
  10. Paradise
  11. Tranquil

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Sissy gothencore.......2007-07-05

Dont get this confused with good melodeath. You'll never find good melodeath from America, EVER (except Arsis). It always ends up sounding too much like Killswitch Engage. And that holds true to this.

ZOMG THIS AWESUM STUFF D00D!!!11 The guy said in the record store. But, I already knew who these guys were. So I got to sample the clerks copy. Man, was this stuff generic. And I know, melodeath isnt exactly the most groundbreaking stuff, but play 20 diffrent songs from 20 diffrent good melodeath bands and I could tell you who they were. I had to ask the clerk ten times to make sure I wasnt listening to Unearth, Killswitch Engage, All that Remains, or the Black Dahlia. And to be frank, who cares.

This is audio feces.

5 out of 5 stars Easily one of the best metal albums of 2005.......2006-08-11

Get this album along with Black Dahlia Murder's "Miasma", and you've got the best one-two punch of 2005. Undoing Ruin is flippin' sweet. Darkest Hour decided to let the metal fly, and scaled back their punk and Gothenburg influences just enough to create the perfect cocktail of epic sounds. Instead of dwelling too long on their ideas, they get in, do their job, and get out (their last album was twice as long). The melody finally shines through enough to give their songs room to breathe. And by the way, "These Fevered Times" is worth the price alone. And dude's vocals are sick, one of the most demonic voices in metal today.

5 out of 5 stars The perfect band for the metalcore/hardcore genre........2006-07-31

This is just perfect metalcore that flat out rocks. The metal bands who are in the victory records act (Between The Buried And Me, Atreyu, A Perfect Murder, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour and more) help show what metal and hardcore is. Darkest Hour being one of them they prove themselves to be useful in the metalcore part of music. What proves this is their album. The one reviewed. "With A Thousand Words to Say but One," "Convelescence," "Sound the Surrender," "Low." With songs like these and the rest of the album Darkest Hour has been proven perfect for metalcore/hardcore scene along with their other metal labelmates. A breathtaking album that is a must have for any metalcore/hardcore fan.

3 out of 5 stars Ok album, WAY overhyped........2006-06-16

Cannot believe how badly this album and this band is hyped by the metalcore kids. I listened to the album, and admittedly, they have some talent and the solos are nice, but the riffing is standard metalcore. "Sound the Surrender" is the perfect example. The main riff has been used in 10+ songs by other bands I kid you not, As I Lay Dying being one of them. I don't understand why metalcore bands all use the same 5 notes for every riff. There are more notes than those on the neck guys, diversify a bit.

Vocals are also a bit of a turn off. Sounds like Thrice vocals, feels more punk than metal. Darkest Hour basically feels like Thrice tuned down a notch with solos. The drums snare is too weak sounding as well, not enough strength in them, also adding to the punk sound.

The positives far outweigh the negatives so I rate this a 3.5, and NO this is not the best release of 2005. There are countless better albums, and those saying this is the album of the decade need to listen to more music because it is not even close.

5 out of 5 stars Darkest Hour's finest (hour).......2006-05-12

Even though Darkest Hour are one of now many bands to play hardcore influenced thrash, don't get them confused with the legions of imitators in the current New Wave Of American Heavy Metal genre. For one, Darkest Hour artfully blend in some death metal which is akin to legendary groups like At The Gates and In Flames. Secondly, and most importantly, DH are one of metalcore's originals and true innovators. Sure, John Henry's vocals now sound a bit familiar (they may remind you of the last Chimaira album), but Darkest Hour debuted in 1996, so they were one of the first bands on the metalcore scene.

The band's fourth full length record, "Undoing Ruin," which was produced by Strapping Young Lad's Devin Townsend in 2005, continues on the band's growing legacy. The aforementioned imitators (you know who you are!) should definitely take notes when listening to this disc because, simply put, this is metalcore done right! It's surely one of 2005's best metal releases.

Darkest Hour also stand above most of the playing field because they're efficient at incorporating two other things (aside from Swedish death metal). Guitarists Mike Schleibaum and Kris Norris are more than capable of unleashing a few memorable, infectious solos (tracks two and three wail and ascend gently, and "Sound The Surrender" features a solo which sounds like it could be from an arpeggio guitar or a keyboard.) Next, Darkest Hour also have the musical abilities, knowhow, and songwriting skills to fuse melody into the mix without resorting to predictable, cliche, soaring choruses.. "Pathos," which is a pretty, Killswitch Engage-esque acoustic interlude, and the slower, instrumental "Ethos," are both very tuneful songs, but they don't water down the album's overall momentum or sonic fury.

However, on the flip side, Darkest Hour prove they can still very much compete with the heavyweights. And this is one of the few modern metal bands which is capable of being intense without filling every song with boatloads of breakdowns, Cookie Monster vocals, and double bass drumming. Rather, "Undoing Ruin" is a very satisfying listen which flows as smoothly and consistently as milk. John's visceral, blood-stained yells spill like venom over fiery, blistering riffs, strong, propulsive leads, and quick, thumping drums on such catchy slabs of aggression as "This Will Outlive Us," "Sound The Surrender," "Low," and "District Divided."

So, whether opting for either end of the heavy scale, "Undoing Ruin" proves that this Washington-based five-piece are not only a notch above the competition, they are (and should be) one of the standards for which nearly every other modern metal band is judged. Thus, if you're a fan of hardcore and/or heavy metal, don't forget about Darkest Hour. This isn't just another metalcore band; this is the real deal.
Darklore Manor
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • remaster
  • Nox Arcana keeps getting better
  • A Stunning Debut!
  • Nox Arcana: The project that truly represents Halloween and for people who simply love classical-oriented Gothic instrumentals
  • A well-woven dark tale
 Darklore Manor
Nox Arcana
Manufacturer: Monolith Graphics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006OHMRY
Release Date: 2004-03-20

Tracks:

  1. Legend
  2. Darklore Manor
  3. Threshold Of The Dead
  4. Trespassers
  5. Veil Of Darkness
  6. Sanctuary Of Shadows
  7. The Grande Hall
  8. Remnants
  9. Phantom Procession
  10. Belladonna
  11. Nursery Rhyme
  12. Music Box
  13. The Forgotten
  14. Nightmare
  15. No Rest For The Wicked
  16. Omen
  17. Seance
  18. Beyond Midnight
  19. Darkness Immortal
  20. Incantation
  21. Resurrected

Album Description

Enter Darklore Manor, where creatures of the night lurk in shadows and ghostly sounds echo through unhallowed halls. Nox Arcana invites you to embark on a musical journey throughout a legendary haunted mansion with a dark and sinister history. This gothic soundscape contains 21 tracks of haunting melodies, eerie voices, Latin chants, and foreboding orchestrations to create a perfect dark and moody atmosphere.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars remaster.......2007-05-25

the remastered version is were its at. it actualy sounds eerie.

5 out of 5 stars Nox Arcana keeps getting better.......2007-05-12


They are the best at what they do and this CD is just one more example. You cannot go wrong with any Nox Arcana CD

5 out of 5 stars A Stunning Debut!.......2007-04-17

Nox Arcana's debut CD Darklore Manor is a stunning, chilling instrumental concept album that could easily serve as the soundtrack for a classic haunted house film. Very few debut CDs have the amazing musicianship and technical virtuosity that Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski exhibit on this album. There are unforgettable, elegant piano-dominated melodies like "Veil of Darkness," as well as sinister organ pieces, moody harpsichord songs and elaborate, stirring orchestral set pieces that demonstrate an instinctive mastery of composition and melody. The entire gamut of Gothic music is presented here, and woven throughout the CD's 21 tracks are ghostly sound effects, chilling choirs and eerie narrations, all of which contribute to a mesmerizing musical tapestry. The CD's highlight may be "The Forgotten" - a beautiful, moving piano elegy that you will never forget. Many musicians strive their whole careers for an album this accomplished. The beautifully designed CD booklet by Joseph Vargo and Christine Filipak is another delight - this is an album that shows a rare attention to detail, from the packaging to the mixing. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Nox Arcana: The project that truly represents Halloween and for people who simply love classical-oriented Gothic instrumentals.......2007-04-09



I was told, by a mysterious voice in the night, that I should seek Nox Arcana and await further instructions. But it all began years ago with the discovery of the Midnight Syndicate. So, I did the obvious and entered "Midnight Syndicate" in my computer search engine, and the lone website introduced itself to me. All went dark and quiet, and the room got cold, and I could see my breath as I panted in fear, and I heard laughter amongst terrifying screams, but yet, I was alone. This was only my introduction to the Midnight Syndicate and soon to follow was the birth of something even better, the nightmareish apparitions of Nox Arcana. I was compelled to bring Nox Arcana into my world, and so I've been in the dark ever since. But, then again, it became a blissful absence from the norm. Although, Halloween is never really mentioned with any of the Nox Arcana CD's, it does seem that everyday is Halloween in my world, and for the past four years, I've always feared that I've sold my soul somehow. I believe that I sacrificed my soul the day I got out my credit card and asked the cyber spirits to bring my first Nox Arcana CD into my home. It was this CD: "Darklore Manor"

Something became different about me. My very presence wasn't acknowledged in any normal way anymore. Was I being ignored, or am I even in the room at all? Something just wasn't right. I've had days that I've stared into the mirror, but somehow, I wasn't there. When I speak to strangers in the street, I don't think that they even acknowledge me. I speak with just a small hiss of words, and people respond as if they've just been pushed by a cold wind. My loved ones speak of me, as if I've departed from this world, but yet, I am in the room. Only when I laugh, do people respond as if they've heard something. They cuddle together, in fear of their safety, and cry out my name, in a past tense, as if I am torturing them. This wasn't fun anymore. It wasn't fun, THEN, anyway.

I wander aimlessly, finally coming to terms with this apparition that I have become. My only consolation, deep into the night, is to take some of my Nox Arcana CD's and my mini-CD player, to the cemetery and lay against a tombstone, and watch the wind swirl up the leaves in a satanic dance before my eyes, while the music plays and eats away at my scruples of logic. I feel a cold embrace of many condemned angels who've cast off all their inhibitions and indulged in lustful passion upon my defenseless mortal flesh. I am consumed into their ritual with reckless abandon. Returning to reality is all nonsense now. My only fear, is that the batteries in my CD player will weaken and diminish this clash of passion of my psychological pleasure and terror.

I am so glad that Nox Arcana has entered my once typical, pop culture world. However, I feel now, that if I should ever die, I may not know the difference. I've been enjoying this nocturnal bliss for a couple of years now and there's no going back. I walk this world in a cold absence where I question if my presence is perceived at all.

If you'd like to share in this experience with me, start off with this CD of "Darklore Manor". Then get "Necronomicon", "Winter's Knight", "Transylvania", "Carnival of Lost Souls", and their latest (as of 2007) called "Blood of the Dragon".

This music is not heavy metal. It's not satanic music. It's just a mix of classically-influenced instrumentals with various snippets of dark poetry and ghastly effects. You'll hear tormented screams, deathly bell tolls, sinister laughter, grandfather clocks, howling winds, and other little clever effects with piano, organ, and harpsichord, supported by rich strings and a mellotron sound, that promote a uniquely beautiful, but yet, horrifying terror that may claim your soul. It's a small sacrifice for the sake of a dark happiness.

Alas, here's one more way that I have benefited from the music of Nox Arcana. By listening to these CD's through headphones at the cemetery, alone, late at night, in the cold dark, there is a terror that I've experienced that has actually helped me lose weight. To be so terrified that my heart pulsated so intensely that I feared my heart would just burst! That, and the accidental soiling of myself, helped me lose about three pounds. Who would have thought that terror could promote weight loss?

So, if it's dark and disturbing, it has a place in my heart.

4 out of 5 stars A well-woven dark tale.......2007-02-22

Though a bit more specific and talky than the Midnight Syndicate CDs (which was my first venture into this kind of atmospheric music), I found Nox Arcana's Darklore Manor to be quite creepy. It tells a story of an house under a curse, and the strange happenings therein. While it leaves less to the imagination than Midnight Syndicate's 13th Hour, it has plenty of frightening tracks for your next horror gaming session or Halloween party.
Archives
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good hardcore music
 Archives
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: A-F Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Undoing Ruin
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  3. Darkest Hour Party Scars and Prison Bars
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ASIN: B000HKDEEM
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

  1. Choir of the Propechy Fulfilled
  2. Reflections of Ruin
  3. Broken Wings, Pt. 1
  4. This Side of the Nightmare
  5. This Curse
  6. Coad XIII
  7. This Side of the Nightmare [Alternate Version]
  8. Reflections of Ruin [Alternate Version]
  9. This Curse [Alternate Version]
  10. Faith Like Suicide
  11. Vise
  12. Looking Forward (To the End)
  13. Misanthrope
  14. Fathom
  15. Keepsake 23
  16. Crossroads

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good hardcore music.......2006-10-12

Darkest Hour is one of my favorite metalcore bands. I picked this up because I have always wanted to hear their early stuff. I was surprised but not really disappointed. Just a fair warning, this is NOT the darkest hour you may be used to. It sounds more like hardcore music than it does metalcore. If you dont really like hardcore, then you may want to stay away from this CD. Also, even though it was re-mastered, it still is lacking in sound quality. If you can get past these two points, then give it a try. The most of the songs are great , the alternative mixes just seem like filler to me though because I cant hear much of a difference between them and the original mixes.If you are a fan of darkest hour, pick this up just so you can see how far they have progressed musically. If you are not a fan but want to give them a chance, i would say listen to Undoing Ruin or The Sadist Nation first, then come back to this.
Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • it's ok....
  • Golden
  • Amazing
  • I dont know why
  • I've been punched in the face.......
 Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Victory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000095J2D
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

  1. The Sadist Nation
  2. Pay Phones And Pills
  3. Oklahoma
  4. Marching To The Killing Rhythm
  5. The Misinformation Age
  6. Seven Day Life
  7. Accesible Losses
  8. The Patriot Virus
  9. Veritas, Aequitas

Album Description

Hailing from Washington, DC, DARKEST HOUR are ready to grab the metal world by the throat with their sophomore effort for Victory Records,?Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation?. DARKEST HOUR have always written Swedish-influenced thrash metal - this time around, DARKEST HOUR headed straight to the source, Studio Fredman (Gothenburg, Sweden). DARKEST HOUR mix aggressive, brutal hardcore and conventional power/Swedish metal song structures influenced by bands such as At the Gates, In Flames, Dismember and Iron Maiden. DARKEST HOUR prove that they are one of the most brilliant and distinct bands in the extreme hard rock genre. THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT U.S. METAL ALBUMS OF THE YEAR.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars it's ok...........2006-12-28

this is a pretty good record. i play guitar and i heard these guys have "crazy guitar work" so i picked it up. i gave it a few listens, and although it's really fast it's not that technical. the songs are all good songs though for just like straight up "thrash metal" i guess you could call it. it's like killswitch engage but actually good, and they keep it heavy throughout the cd. if you were into city of the catepillar, and you think because these guys have members that they'll sound like cotc you're wrong, but if you're into slayer, maiden, or just fast metal in general you'll probably be into this band/album.

5 out of 5 stars Golden.......2006-07-12

Darkest Hour is great Gothenburg-influenced melodic metal that gets the blood rushing and leaves the listener pleased. They're not like every other metalcore band these days. Hell, they really ain't "metalcore". They tend to lay off the breakdowns and focus more on speed and melody. More thrash, less "core".

Recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2006-01-06

Wow...what can I say. This album is amazing. The first Darkest Hour CD that I bought was Undoing Ruin, which I thought was pretty damn good. So then I went and bought their older CD, Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation. Holy crap do I love this CD. It really doesn't sound much like Undoing Ruin actually, but I like it better.
Hidden Hands is a WHOLE HOUR of pure thrashcore energy. I was amazed that each song is four or more minutes long -- none of it is filler either. Each and every song has so much energy behind it, I don't know how the band memebers are able to pull it off without dying of exhaustion. I die of exhaustion every time I hear "Oklahoma". Whenever I hear that song, I can't help but just bang my head to the full four minutes of it.
While Undoing Ruin is great on record, Hidden Hands also captures the essence of a live show.

3 out of 5 stars I dont know why.......2005-06-26

I just cant seem to want to listen to it. Its good music and all but I never want to listen to it. If you like darkest hours other stuff you should get this.

5 out of 5 stars I've been punched in the face..............2005-06-18

.... by the metal gods Darkest Hour. And I love every minute of it!!! This has instantly vaulted its way right up the list of my favorite melodic death albums and has a permanent position behind At The Gates SOTS. Hell, this is the closest sounding thing I've probably ever heard to that album anyway. Some people had originally told me that this is a metalcore band, but unless the other Gothenburg bands are metalcore, then these people are dead wrong. This album is so punishing, it is difficult to listen to without flipping out. The drums are beyond insane, blindingly fast and precise. The vocals are brutal, very acidic, and just plain awesome. The guitar riffs shred mercilessly, but have a gentle touch due to the melodic tones. Every song is a winner, but the epic Accessible Losses and Pay Phones & Pills stand out the most. Go buy, a must have for any melodeath collection.
The Mark of the Judas
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Mediocre, but catchy.
  • Quality Darkest Hour album
  • The best Darkest Hour album so far...
  • This sux
  • Darkest Hour=Good Times
 The Mark of the Judas
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Art Monk Construct.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005QZFT
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

  1. For The Soul Of The Savior
  2. A Blessing In Tragedy
  3. The Legacy
  4. Part II
  5. Eclipse
  6. The Mark Of The Judas
  7. Escape Artist
  8. Messiah Complex
  9. How The Beautiful Decay

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Mediocre, but catchy. .......2005-07-01

OK. Decent record. Vocals are boring (but how many hardcore bands have good vocalists). Another problem is the drummer. He's one of those guys that is a decent drummer, but makes the mistake of thinking he's stellar. This makes him sloppy and incredibly inconsistent due to attempting things he can't do (like At The Gates style fills). And no, I won't sit here and compare them to At The Gates all day...but what I will do is emplore you to listen to Eclipse on this record and then listen to Misanthropic on the Dismember Misnthropic EP. A blatant and pathetic rip off...but how many hardcore kids know who Dismember is? Overall...this is a fun and catchy record, but worth buying...not really. Download it and go buy some Dark Tranquillity records.

5 out of 5 stars Quality Darkest Hour album.......2005-05-10

It is true that all Darkest Hour albums sound similar, but it cannot be denied that all of their albums are flawless. All the riffs, vocals and overall sound structures on this album are excellent, even if they aren't the most original. I'm a huge At the Gates fan, and I must say that what Darkest Hour is doing is simply carrying on the torch. With At the Gates being defunct, a simple metal band like Darkest Hour is what the world of metal and hardcore needs. Darkest Hour absolutely blows away bands like Atreyu, Killswitch Engage, and Bleeding Through, sure those bands may have heavier breakdowns, but the emo parts in some of the songs absolutely ruin it. Darkest Hour is one of the first bands to use swedish death metal riffs in metalcore, and quite frankly they do it the best. Darkest Hour does this style better than all the rest.

5 out of 5 stars The best Darkest Hour album so far..........2005-03-09

This is Darkest Hour's first full length and the band's best effort. The riffs are emotional and make the songs upbeat as well as thrashy. The drummer, Ryan shines so much on this album, it feels like he played and then passed out after every song. John is also a kick ass vocalist which actually makes the band sound darker. The bass is also good, although the guitars overtake it. These tracks are really "fun", thrashy, and kick ass and it never gets boring. This album is DH's best because the songs are unforgetfull and behold catchy ass hell choruses. Buy this now!!! Keep Shreaddin'.

1 out of 5 stars This sux.......2004-06-03

This album's name is even based on an at the gates tune- Unto Others
The riffs, drumming, bass sounds exactly like a poorer version of
At The Gates, and the vocals are the only "ok" part of it
This is not in-flames like cause at the gates plays a big role
in making in flames what it is today
Try something like At The Gates, dream garden, opeth if u want goteborg metal or kse, shadows fall or something less "atg" like

5 out of 5 stars Darkest Hour=Good Times.......2003-10-11

Darkest Hour is so metal. The guitar, the drums, vocals, everything about this cd is amazing. They take the best of gothenburg metal, and hardcore and blend it into an amazing album. Get this and you won't be sorry.
Through the Darkest Hour
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Not bad, not their best.
 Through the Darkest Hour
Solitude Aeturnus
Manufacturer: Crash Music
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ASIN: B00008BRC5
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Falling
  2. Haunting the Obscure
  3. 8th Day: Mourning
  4. 9th Day: Awakening
  5. Pain
  6. Pawns of Anger
  7. Eternal (Dreams, Pt. 2)
  8. Perfect Insanity
  9. Shattered My Spirit

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not bad, not their best........2007-02-15

3.5 stars. After their masterpiece "Beyond the Crimson Horizon" a letdown was inevitable. Many times during this album the band sounds as if they are struggling to put together their ideas into a cohesive product. To their credit, or downfall, they are not trying to replicate their previous release and in trying to branch out in different directions the road sounds difficult. The only constant here is Robert Lowe's voice which he varies into trance-like Stoner Doom on occassion as well as soaring vocals though they are not nearly as prevalent here as on "Beyond the Crimson Horizon." I very nearly gave up on this band after hearing this album before any of their others. This would be a mistake for newcomers as this is nowhere near the pinnacle of their work. There are certainly moments on this release that are noteworthy but it should not be considered a first purchase. "Beyond the Crimson Horizon" is exciting from start to finish as is their most recent album "Alone" which rose from the ashes after an eight year hiatus from the band to show all Doom Metallers just how it should be done. Buy either or both of those albums first before filling out your Solitude Aeturnus catalog as they are far superior to "Through the Darkest Hour."
Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Greatest Album EVER
  • Dissapointment
  • Loud and a mix of death metal.
  • A NOISY, VOICELESS ALBUM. With a bonus DVD!
  • Political Views with a hardcore and metal mix=Winning combo!
 Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Victory Records
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ASIN: B0002IQAQS
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

  1. Sadist Nation
  2. Pay Phones and Pills
  3. Oklahoma
  4. Marching to the Killing Rhythm
  5. Misinformation Age
  6. Seven Day Lie
  7. Accessible Losses
  8. Patriot Virus
  9. Veritas, Aequitas
  10. For the Soul of the Saviour [*]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Greatest Album EVER.......2007-04-18

This album by Darkest Hour is probably the best album I have ever heard. They are pretty much the best band on the planet. Anyone who rates this album poorly is deaf. Seven Day Lie is a stand out song but the whole album is great. I listen to it everyday. Buy it now if you want to change for life.

2 out of 5 stars Dissapointment.......2006-12-28

I guess I was expecting something more after hearing a few songs by Darkest Hour, namely The Patriot Virus and Sadist Nation. Most of this album is tedious and boring. I think this band is for teenagers that want to listen to hard music, but don't know any better. There are way too many mediocre metal bands out there, and this is one of them.

Sadist Nation 4/5
Pay Phones and Pills 2/5
Oklahoma 1/5
Marching to the Killing Rhythm 3/5
Misinformation Age 2/5
Seven Day Lie 2/5
Accessible Losses 3/5
Patriot Virus 5/5 their best song
Veritas, Aequitas 0/5 pointless

4 out of 5 stars Loud and a mix of death metal........2004-12-20

Hidden hands of a sadist nation isn't a bad album. This being thier fourth album they've done a pretty well job of throwing down on the recording. There are alot of polotical view's from the bands perspective. It's a combination of death metal and hardcore. The opening song "the sadist nation" f*cking breaks your ears with angry metal. The songs are a bit similar at times from the rhythm of guitar's to some of the drum work performed. These guys don't mess around when it comes to sending a message. The song oklahoma is very intersting to listen to as the point stands out this band was arrested and held for hours in oklahoma by the feds for crimes they had not commited. Yes it is a bit hard to understand the lead singer's screams but give it a few run arounds. Its not that bad of a cd, other songs like vertitas, aequitas and for the soul of the savior are great tracks of just instrumental work. I highly recommend this album to anyone in the hardcore or metal scene. You won't be dissappointed.

2 out of 5 stars A NOISY, VOICELESS ALBUM. With a bonus DVD!.......2004-11-18

NOISY, it is the type of metal that want to be heavy, the bad ones, the "Darkest", and the only thing they do is to play there instruments like animals and without any skill.

VOICELESS, it vocalist only screams without sense, or understanding what he is saying.

This have a sticker that says "Limited edition with a bonus DVD, and a bonus track"

The DVD is a homevideo that they make with little pieces of concerts and "Sadist Nation" live from "HellFest", with garbage live song played like in a garage.

I put two stars because some people like these bands, but the quality of the recording, instruments and "Bonus DVD" for my opinion are so bad that it should have 0 stars

5 out of 5 stars Political Views with a hardcore and metal mix=Winning combo!.......2004-10-27

I just bought this cd today and i have to say that its the most unrelenting and brutal that I've ever heard. I know some people may disagree with their different points of view but this cd kicks undeniable ass! The singer is brutal and is familiar to Atreyu's Varkatzas but doesnt have so much of the guttural scream but still manages to conjure up strong feelings. The music is good and unlike most hardcore bands that use punk riffs this band goes for your balls with heavy metal riffs. This cd is varied and I love their musical lyrics. Now before you dismiss this band because of their political beliefs just realize of the times and era. Where living in a world of lies and these guys are singing and playing in what they believe in. This isnt a bad thing at all. And if you read the inside of the lyric pamphlet it hard not to agree with them. All in all this is one of the best cds Ive heard this year. Rock on!
So Sedated So Secure (Reis)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Metal!!!
 So Sedated So Secure (Reis)
Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Victory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EBCEFO
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

  1. An Epitaph
  2. So Sedated, So Secure
  3. The Holow
  4. Another Reason
  5. No Closer Than A Stranger
  6. A Cold Kiss
  7. Treason In Trust
  8. The Last Dance Massacre
  9. Police Brutality
  10. Be Forewarned
  11. Go Back To The Gym

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Metal!!!.......2006-09-01

For those who dont know this album has bonus tracks.

Track Listing:
01. An Epitaph
02. So Sedated, So Secure
03. The Hollow
04. Another Reason
05. No Closer Than A Stranger
06. A Cold Kiss
07. Treason In Trust
08. The Last Dance Massacre

Bonus Tracks:
09. Be Forwarned (Pentagram Cover)
10. Go Back To The Gym (Battery Cover)
11. Bear Hunting USA (2001 Version)
12. Bear Hunting USA (2006 Version)
13. My Guitar, Estaban

Ok, so if your cd does not have 13 tracks on the cd (the cover only shows 10 tracks) when playing it i would ask for a refund or exchange. For those who are selling the cd make sure its the reissue & not the original one.

Now on to the review, this cd is awesome!! Its better then most hardcore out there today & if your looking for something similar to Unearth or Dead To Fall this is the band! I really got into them when they debuted thier album 'Undoing Ruin' so i knew i had to get the other albums. They're probablly not as great as Undoin Ruin but these albums definatly deliver the sound you want! And this reissue of the original 2001 album has bonus tracks as well.. most of the time they're not that great but getting the bonus stuff on this cd is worth it.
Darkest Hour: Prophecy Fulfilled
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Quite possibly Darkest Hour's finest
  • amazing
  • i was impressed
  • Look Out Below!
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Darkest Hour
Manufacturer: Art Monk Construct.
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ASIN: B00000DAHP
Release Date: 1999-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Choir Of The Prophecy Fulfilled
  2. Reflections Of Ruin
  3. Broken Wings
  4. This Side Of The Nightmare
  5. This Curse
  6. Coda XIII

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Quite possibly Darkest Hour's finest.......2004-12-13

This, Darkest Hour's first release is a surprisingly super good listen, with all of Darkest Hour's finest qualities, speed, amazing solos, mellow acoustic moments, and great vocals. There is a little bit more breakdowns on this CD then Darkest Hour has on any of their others, and they fit really well into these songs. What amazes me most is how young Darkest Hour was when they made this and how good it is. I'd say that this and Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation are tied for Darkest Hour's best.

5 out of 5 stars amazing.......2004-08-06

Darkest Hour is one of the most amazing bands out there. If you want just straight thrash influenced hardcore that doesn't let up until you pause the cd, go buy anything from Darkest Hour. Unlike most bands who experiment with pretty melodies and cathy tunes and hooks, Darkest Hour is just trying to make heavy, mosh worthy music and they have done so successfully with every release. Which makes them kind of a crutch of dependence in a genre of music full of bands "experimenting". You know what the next Darkest Hour album is going to sound like already, and that's the amazing part because that's how it should be, I expect full on screaming and instruments fast enough that they sand the skin off your face. Much like how you expect every Cannibal Corpse album to be, no singing and as fast and heavy as they can make music go. This band can do no wrong, even though the production on this album isn't the greatest, the talent is still there and so are the makings of a godlike band. "Every song sounds the same! B*tch B*tch Whine!" Then go buy some emo and stare at your shoes! Fans of this band have certain expectations and D.H. never lets you down, you know every album is going to be something you can get in a fight with and will make your bad mood even worse. If only there were more bands this good...then I guess we wouldn't appeciate this band so much. Nevermind.

5 out of 5 stars i was impressed.......2000-11-29

I was never a fan of this band in the early days but recently someone promised me I'd love their new stuff. So I gave it a try. And... well they have improved a million times since their earlier stuff from a few years back. This new stuff is some of the most intense metal I've heard. It's defintely a step above these other hardcore bands playing their chunky generic stuff. This music comes out fast and heavy and when it's all over, you're sitting there wishing there were more than 8 songs.

5 out of 5 stars Look Out Below!.......2000-07-27

This record will crush you like a piano dropped from the 8th story window. You've never heard anything this unrelentingly heavy. If you're a fan of Hatebreed, Damnation A.D., or Buried Alive, you'll love Darkest Hour. This album goes straight for the jugular from the first track, and only lets up momentarily on the acoustic instrumental "Broken Wings". From then on, the record resumes it's jackhammer-like intensity on the brutal tracks "This Side of the Nightmare" and the furious "This Curse". The final track is a beautiful organ/piano instrumental, showcasing the full range of this incredible bands' talents.

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