Symbolic is an album by Death, released in 1995. It features Chuck Schuldiner and continues the band's progressive death metal sound, combining heavy riffs with intricate melodies and lyrics that take on serious themes.
The track list includes the title track Symbolic, Zero Tolerance, Crystal Mountain, Empty Words, Perennial Quest and 1,000 Eyes. Crystal Mountain is known for its complex guitar work and philosophical themes. Empty Words and Perennial Quest show Schuldiner's introspective lyrics, and 1,000 Eyes deals with surveillance and control.
The album pushed the boundaries of the genre and influenced many technical and progressive metal bands.
- Artist
- Death
- Album
- Symbolic
- Release year
- 1995
- Genre
- Progressive death metal
- Featured tracks
- Symbolic, Zero Tolerance, Crystal Mountain, Empty Words, Perennial Quest, 1,000 Eyes