The Velvet Architect - The House of many Faces
A lavish gothic extreme metal concept album about a living cathedral-house of masks, mirrors, keys, and forbidden chambers, where The Velvet Architect descends through his own many selves.
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7 songs
5:22
Theatrical gothic extreme metal, prominent cathedral pipe organ, blackened gothic riffs, dramatic choirs, whispered narration, ghostly female backing vocals, ceremonial opening atmosphere, luxurious horror, baroque darkness, no modern pop tone
5:27
Fast theatrical gothic extreme metal, grand cathedral organ throughout, ornate baroque horror, aristocratic darkness, shrieked male vocals, whispered narration, ghostly female backing vocals, rapid drumming, blackened tremolo guitars, harpsichord accents, massive choirs, decadent and pompous atmosphere, no modern pop tone
5:52
Fast theatrical gothic extreme metal, grand cathedral organ, blackened gothic riffs, waltzing undertones, dramatic choirs, whispered narration, ghostly female backing vocals, decadent aristocratic horror, sensual blasphemous atmosphere, baroque darkness, no modern pop tone
6:03
Fast theatrical gothic extreme metal, lavish cathedral organ throughout, blackened tremolo guitars, rapid drumming, aristocratic horror atmosphere, whispered narration, ghostly female backing vocals, ornate baroque darkness, massive choirs, decadent and pompous, dramatic and haunted, no modern pop sound
5:44
Fast theatrical gothic extreme metal, cold cathedral organ, blackened gothic riffs, dramatic choirs, whispered narration, ghostly female backing vocals, cracked-mirror atmosphere, liturgical horror, aristocratic darkness, baroque severity, no modern pop tone
6:31
Fast theatrical gothic extreme metal, solemn cathedral organ, blackened gothic riffs, dramatic choirs, whispered narration, ghostly female backing vocals, sacred relic atmosphere, black roses, thorn imagery, aristocratic horror, baroque darkness, no modern pop tone
6:12
Fast theatrical gothic extreme metal, grand cathedral organ, blackened gothic riffs, dramatic choirs, whispered narration, venomous male vocals, ghostly female backing vocals, decadent aristocratic horror, lavish baroque darkness, themes of greed, tribute, concentration of wealth, no modern pop tone