The VIIth Coming

Cathedral

The VIIth Coming

RELEASED: October 21, 2002
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Phoenix Rising 3:52 2. Resisting the Ghost 2:37 3. Skullflower 5:44 4. Aphrodite’s Winter 5:04 5. The Empty Mirror 8:38 6. Nocturnal Fist 3:20 7. Iconoclast 5:19 8. Black Robed Avenger 6:46 9. Congregation of Sorcerer’s 4:39 10. Halo of Fire 7:23 11. Texting 6:02
The VIIth Coming is the fifth studio album by English doom metal band Cathedral, released in 1996. This album is noted for its blend of heavy riffs, atmospheric elements, and the band's signature sound that evolved throughout their career. The record showcases a more refined approach to songwriting while maintaining the band's heavy roots, drawing influences from both traditional doom and other subgenres of metal. The album is often praised for its intricate compositions and the haunting vocals of Lee Dorrian, solidifying Cathedral's place in the metal scene.