Knightfall is the first full-length album by multinational Swedish band, Silent Images. The album is based on the Batman: Knightfall story arc, with additional cues taken from the Batman: Arkham game series, as well as trinkets of philosophy. The album has been heralded as a didactic dissection of the intimate dichotomy between the Dark Knight and Bane as well as an analysis of sociopolitical issues through the narrative medium. Lyrically, Shakespearean English, German, French and Latin are utilized to complement the diverse musicality.[1][2][3] The band´s hybridization of various subgenres has led to their music being branded as "Contemporary Extreme Metal".[4][5][6]

Knightfall
Studio album by
Released28 March 2016
StudioStudio Motion, Berno Studio, Hoborec Studios, Flatpig Studio
GenreDeath Metal, Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal
Length55:17
LabelArt Gates Records
ProducerUlf Blomberg, Silent Images
Silent Images chronology
Silent Images
(2014)
Knightfall
(2016)

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Mithun MK; all music is composed by David Sosa Larzabal

Prologue
No.TitleLength
1."Cry Havoc"1:01
Act I
No.TitleLength
2."Unleash the Dogs of War"4:39
3."Praefectus Nostrum"7:15
4."Realpolitik"4:50
Act II
No.TitleLength
5."I Am the City (Je suis la nuit)"5:14
6."Tick-Tock"6:30
7."Außenpolitik"5:08
Act III
No.TitleLength
8."Brethren's Burden"4:06
9."Rise, Narcissus, Rise!"5:05
10."Ignotum"3:53
Epilogue
No.TitleLength
11."Of Fervid Custodians"07:36
Total length:55:17

Personnel

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  • David Sosa Larzabal – guitars
  • Manolo Beltran – drums
  • Renzo Jaldin – bass
  • Mithun MK - vocals

References

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  1. ^ Velasco, Dany (22 February 2016). "Silent Images: Detalles de su nuevo disco Knightfall". MetalCry. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  2. ^ Cavier, Jaro (May 2016). ""Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images". Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. ^ Muerte, Hermanas (10 April 2016). "Interview with Silent Images (Sweden)". Metal Girls In Action. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Contemporary Extreme Metallers". Art Gates Records. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  5. ^ Sanchez, Vincente (2 March 2016). "[CRÍTICAS] SILENT IMAGES (SWE) "Knightfall" CD 2016 (Art Gates Records)". Necromance Magazine. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  6. ^ Singla, Joan (February 2016). "Criticas". Metal Hammer Spain, No 339, Pg 27.
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