Aaether realm’s breakthrough masterpiece Tarot is the 2017 album that launched the North Carolina melodic death metal band into worldwide recognition. Expanded to 12 tracks and over 70 minutes, this edition includes the fan-favorite single “The Magician.”

Tarot has been praised by top metal outlets, with No Clean Singing calling it an “enormous accomplishment” and Angry Metal Guy declaring it “spectacular.” The album fuses melodic death metal, symphonic power, folk influences, and southern-inspired riffs, creating a sound that is both crushing and cinematic. Produced by Kile Odell, Tarot delivers a polished yet aggressive experience, conceptually tied to the mystery of tarot cards.

From the ominous opener “The Fool” and the cinematic title track “Tarot” to the folk-metal anthem “King of Cups” featuring Christopher Bowes of Alestorm, the soaring ballad “Death,” the sinister orchestral epic “The Devil,” and the nearly 20-minute closer “The Sun, The Moon, The Star,” every song demonstrates why this album is considered a modern classic.

Tarot is more than an album; it is a journey through melody, power, and atmosphere. Aether Realm’s sophomore release cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting names in melodic death metal. 

Recommended if you like: Wintersun, Ensiferum, Kalmah, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Equilibrium, Insomnium, Nekrogoblikon, Valhalore 

Artist: Aether Realm
Title: Tarot
Label: Napalm Records
Cat #: NPR966DP
Release Year: 2020
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Digipak
Condition: New & factory sealed

Track Listing:
01. The Fool
02. Tarot
03. The Tower
04. King of Cups (feat. Chris Bowes)
05. Death
06. The Chariot
07. The Devil
08. The Emperor
09. Strength
10. Temperance
11. The Sun, the Moon, the Star
12. The Magician (Bonus Track)